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Sex Positive Monogamy
As moms, we can forget that we’re also women, who have our own needs wants, and desires - and that includes embracing our sexuality. Today we’re talking to Katie Roberts from the Pleasure Postive Podcast about sexual desire, and how to figure out what we want and communicate that to our partners. Not only is desire something we don’t really talk about, we can suppress it under all of the stress and mental load of motherhood, which can make it hard to identify and embrace. Through chatting with Katie, we’re going to learn how to tap into desires, figure out what our desires really are, and be motivated to embrace them! Figuring out our desires goes beyond just the sexual aspect [...]
Reclaiming Your Hormone Health with Laura Martire
Hormones are something a lot of us write off as being something we deal with as teenagers and move on from; in reality, they play a huge role in our lives, especially as moms. If you’ve ever felt out of tune with your body, or are struggling to figure out why you’re feeling tired or weak, then you’ve come to the right place. Holistic nutritionist Laura Martire is here to go over everything, and give us some easy changes we can put into our lives. And don’t worry, I know it seems a little daunting to introduce new tasks and things while being so busy as moms, but we’ve got some really great and easy solutions to help improve your [...]
3 Self-Care Tips To Help You Live a Better Life
Are you practicing self-care or looking for a place to start? Well, look no further - we’ve brought you 3 of our favourite tips from our exclusive UM Club Episode with Fila Antwine! Fila is a sacred self-care expert and gave us so many great tips on how we can keep improving our lives with self-care, so don’t forget to check out that episode! In the meantime, keep reading below to learn 3 self-care tips that are going to help you get through your busy mom day! These might not sound conventional, but they’re what you need if you want to start living that best mom life! Related Articles: UM Club Episode - Sacred Self-Care 9 Body Acceptance Quotes to [...]
Stages of the Menstrual Cycle – Menstruation Phase
For our final post about the menstrual cycle, we’re talking about the menstruation phase! Your inner winter and new moon, this phase of the cycle is where you’re bleeding, eventually leading back to your follicular phase (which you can read more about here). Menstruation might be what you think of the most when you think about your period, but we guarantee you’re going to learn some new things about it in this post! Don’t forget to check out the full UM Club Episode with Period Coach Sarah Starrs, talking about all things periods and you may be interested in our guide, Busy Mom's Guide to Cycle Syncing For More Ease and Flow. Related Articles: Stages of the Menstrual Cycle Explained [...]
Stages of the Menstrual Cycle – Luteal Phase
We’re now on our third post all about the different stages of the menstrual cycle! This time we’re looking at your luteal phase, otherwise known as your inner autumn. We’re going into all the details of what to do while you’re in this phase of your cycle, so keep reading below! We’re talking about every stage of your menstrual cycle, so don’t forget to check out our other posts on the follicular phase and the ovulation phase! Want even more details and advice on how to handle everything your period throws at you? Join the UM Club and check out our episode with Period Coach Sarah Starrs! Related Articles: Stages of the Menstrual Cycle - Ovulation Phase Stages of the [...]
3 Breathwork Techniques for Calming Hectic Mom Life
Breathwork - it sounds kind of woo woo, right? A lot of people don’t know the science behind breathwork and all of the different and amazing breathwork techniques that can help us calm our nervous systems and ultimately live better! Keep reading below to find 3 breathwork techniques and how they can help you! Related Articles: UM Club Episode - Breathwork Mindfulness for Kids: How to Help Anxiety in Kids and Support Mindfulness 7 Symptoms and Signs of a Hormonal Imbalance The Stages of the Menstrual Cycle Explained Calming Mantras for Moms Who Need a Break Assertive Communication: How to Get What You Want, With Skill Halo Active Breaths The halo active breath is kind of like normal breathing but [...]
Stages of the Menstrual Cycle – Ovulatory Phase
After our post on the four stages of the menstrual cycle, we really wanted to look more into how each stage of the menstrual cycle affects us. Next we’re looking at Inner Summer, the Ovulation phase! Make sure to keep reading below to learn all about how this phase affects you and what you should be doing during it! If you want to learn more and deep dive into this topic, check out our UM Club Episode with Period Coach Sarah Starrs! Don’t miss out on anything the UM Club has to offer, and make sure to check out our previous menstrual cycle post on the follicular phase! Related Articles: Stages Of the Menstrual Cycle – Follicular Phase The Stages [...]
How to Talk to Kids About Sex: Teaching Sex Education
Sex education is something that most of us have pretty awkward memories about. We’re talking that one class in PE where you’re all sitting around in gym clothes, boys in one room and girls in another, and you watch a VHS video while your gym teacher awkwardly stands to the side. None of us want to relive that, so why not create a better sex education experience for our kids? If you want to learn how to teach sex education at home and some tips for doing so, keep reading! If you want the full scoop on how to talk to kids about sex, check out our full UM club Episode with Ariel Saint White from My Little Yoni! Related [...]
Dear Mama by Lora Devries
Dear Mama: if you feel this, you are not alone.... To all the Mama’s (new and seasoned) who are out there scouring the internet looking to see if what they are feeling is normal…it is. After the birth of my first daughter, in the wee hours of the night, I would shamefully scour the internet. Not searching for baby products or cute outfits for my baby, but rather searching for validation. Validation the feelings and thoughts I was having were ‘normal’. I felt like a complete and utter mess. And the shame I felt in feeling the way I did; was almost unbearable. Thoughts of apprehension, doubt and fear would swirl through my head: “What did I do?” “I’m so [...]