Rachel Nielson, a board member with Power of Moms, recently recorded a podcast with the Marvelous Moms Club about her amazing mother, who battled breast cancer for thirteen years. In this episode you will hear…What Rachel thinks about when

Thanksgiving Ideas – Episode 44

Nov 19th, 2015

Ready to create a real “Thanksgiving Season” for your family this year–reaching beyond the typical one-day holiday of food and football?This 20-minute podcast by Saren, her mom, and her sisters, Saydi, Shawni and Charity, offers simple, meanin

Unhealthy Stress & Habits? Break the Cycle! Episode 87

Nov 19th, 2014

In this podcast, Rachel Nielson shares concrete strategies for breaking the cycle of unhealthy stress, negative self-talk, and resulting bad habits in your life. The post Unhealthy Stress & Habits? Break the Cycle! Episode 87 appeared first o

Power of Moms Podcasts have MOVED

Feb 1st, 2014

To our wonderful friends who have been subscribed to our former feed titled, “The Power of Moms Podcasts“:We have moved to a brand new location!It can now be found at “Power of Moms Radio” (a bright blue icon on iTunes like the one on the ri

What’s Not That Important? Radio Show Episode 36

Dec 11th, 2013

When children’s rooms are set up their way, they may not look Pinterest-worthy!We come into motherhood with ideals about how things are going to go – then we realize that some of those ideals just aren’t realistic or aren’t all that important

Creating a Snapshot of Gratitude – Radio Show Episode 34

Nov 23rd, 2013

In this Radio Show, April and Saren brainstorm the things they’re most grateful for right now and share what our Facebook community said they’re most grateful for. Plus they share a fun new Thanksgiving tradition that captures what everyone in

Six Sisters’ Parents: How They Did It – Episode 66

Nov 22nd, 2013

I recently had the opportunity to meet up with a few of the Six Sisters (and their parents!) from the very popular blog, Six Sisters’ Stuff.Totally humble and down-to-earth, Larry and Syd shared some of their best secrets for raising a strong

Courage to Fly – Episode 64

Oct 26th, 2013

Do you ever hesitate when it comes to moving toward your goals?This lively podcast with Power of Moms Co-Director, April Perry, and motivational speaker, Chantelle Adams, will provide some great ideas to help all of us live with more courage,

Healthy Eating (and No More “Diets”) – Radio Episode 24

Sep 20th, 2013

April loves to purchase produce on sale and keep it handy. And her daughter Grace likes to decorate it.We received a question from a mom who was wondering what healthy eating can and should be for a mom. She’s seen the never-ending diets that

Deliberate Photography – Episode 57

Jun 26th, 2013

Power of Moms Co-Founder, April Perry, and the Founder of Mom and Pop Photo, Candace Moss, share with us how we can find more joy in motherhood by learning to practice “deliberate” photography.Get the scoop on how to take photos of the “moment

Bringing Yourself to Work as a Mother: Radio Episode 19

Jun 25th, 2013

We’ve all experienced beautiful moments as mothers, but wouldn’t it be nice to feel more joy and excitement in our lives?In this week’s Radio Show, Saren and April talk about how we can heighten the joy we feel in our lives as we “bring oursel

Mini-Podcast: Three Unbelievably Simple Parenting Ideas (that Work!)

Jun 18th, 2013

My friend Tricia recently took some parenting classes when she certified to become a foster parent.“What did they teach you?” I asked.She only had time to discuss a few of her many pearls of wisdom, but three of her tips have already made a h

Sharing the Joy of Reading – Episode 55

Jun 4th, 2013

The benefits of reading with our children are clear, but how do we make it happen on a regular basis, and how do we make it a positive experience for moms and children?Join Power of Moms Co-Founder, Saren Loosli, and reading expert Amanda (Man

Finding Joy When We’re Barely Surviving – Radio Episode 17

May 29th, 2013

Can’t we all relate to this beautiful painting? Sometimes we feel like we have the weight of the world on our shoulders . . .We recently received this question from a mom in our community:“How am I supposed to find the joy in motherhood when

Two Things Our Teenagers Need – Episode 54

May 14th, 2013

I’ve been the mother of a teenager for about five months now. It’s been mostly great, but Alia and I still have our moments. She’s trying to figure out that transition into adulthood, and I’m trying to accept the fact that I now have a daught

You Know More Than You Think You Know – Radio Episode 14

May 7th, 2013

In this 20-minute episode, Saren and April talk about their biggest takeaways from the Retreat they conducted last weekend. Among other things, they realized these important points:When we try to help others, we realize how much we know and

What Our Children Will Remember – Radio Episode 13

May 1st, 2013

One of our deliberate mothers at a Power of Moms Retreat. (Photo by Macy Robison)At Power of Moms, we believe that motherhood is beautiful, noble, and essential for growing strong families and strong communities.But since it’s so easy to get

Dealing with the Down Days – Radio Episode 11

Apr 16th, 2013

When we get back from a great event or read something really inspiring, we jump back into our regular lives excited to make important and meaningful changes in our lives. But all-too-often, real life slaps us in the face and we can feel pretty

Deliberate Mothering Ideas for Handling Tragedies – Episode 52

Apr 16th, 2013

Yesterday, all of us were shocked by the tragedy of the Boston Marathon bombing. The news rapidly spread through social networks and became the major subject of discussion–and heartache–within families worldwide.I (April) heard about it 30 min

We Need Each Other – Episode 8

Mar 12th, 2013

Coming to a Power of Moms Retreat is one way to get together with other moms. This is a photo of our board. (We love them!)We need friends. We need to socialize. We need to have time face to face with other moms who “get” what we’re going thro

Focus on the FEELING – Radio Episode 5

Feb 5th, 2013

The month of February is a great time to show our families that we love them, but with so many possible ways to make crafts, bake, decorate, and celebrate, it can start to feel overwhelming.Join Saren and April in this week’s Power of Moms Rad

FREE Values Teleclass with Richard and Linda Eyre

Feb 4th, 2013

Last week, we enjoyed a great 45-minute teleclass with Richard and Linda Eyre, authors of the NY Times Bestseller, Teaching Your Children Values. We invite you to enjoy the recorded teleclass which includes:a little history on how Teaching Y

Your “Personal Best” – Episode 49

Jan 26th, 2013

“P.B.” can stand for a lot of things . . . peanut butter, pass back (in basketball), and–for the purposes of this podcast–Personal Best.Join April Perry and Andrea Davis (two of the authors of Deliberate Motherhood), as they discuss Andrea’s

Define “Overwhelmed” – Radio Show Episode 3

Jan 23rd, 2013

Sometimes our task lists, the unexpected needs that arise, the concerns on our minds, and our desires to be really great moms combine to create a less-than-ideal experience. Can you relate?We’re pretty sure that every mom in the world has felt

Starting the “Teenage Years” – Radio Show Episode 2

Jan 14th, 2013

Alia, April, Saren, and Ashton – at the Los Angeles airport in preparation for their flight to Australia in March of 2012.This month, Saren and April’s oldest children both turned 13–which means that their motherhood experiences are stretching