Calming our minds in stressful times - tips for moms ep 181

March 25, 2020 • 20 MIN

The world is full of anxiety right now. As moms are home with their children, trying to figure out a new balance of a life with everyone home ALL THE TIME and no clear end in sight, it's easy to get overwhelmed. Alexa shares some tips on things that are helping her maintain her sanity through a period of heightened anxiety, and why we all need to stick together. Also mentioned: The Mindful Mother's Way: Finding Confidence, Connection, and Calm in the Practice of Motherhood by Sarah Gyampoh - available at: https://amzn.to/2wF9gns And the YOUR MOM SQUAD group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/YourMomSquad/ We will get through this together!

Talking about Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Day - October 15th

October 16, 2019 • 66 MIN

Get all the show notes In this episode, we talked about: Our special October 15th live roundtable in honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, featuring Alexa Bigwarfe of @Grieving Mothers: Sunshine After the Storm-A Survival GuideNatasha Carlow Author, Kimberly Calabrese, Sarah O'Dell and Lindsay Gibson.Difficult decisions with having to terminate a decisionThe shame and feelings behind lossWhy we wrote books to help othersOf course, our own storiesHow to help grieving mothers  and links at http://losethecape.com/podcast/180

Warm a child this winter with One Warm Coat ep 179

October 9, 2019 • 33 MIN

In this episode, we talked about: The great need for cold-weather gear. Learn more HERE.How Beth got started years ago with a local coat drive for schools in her district by asking the simple question, What Can I Do to Help?The resources One Warm Coat providesHow simple it is to host your own coat driveOther ways you can help if you can't hostOne Warm Coat Day - October 3rd Why it's important to model these types of actions to our childrenHow to get our children involved in community service Get notes and links at https://losethecape.com/podcast/179

Just three broads talking politics Ep 178

September 27, 2019 • 56 MIN

In this episode, we talked about: How Kelly and Soph met, and started their podcast, Two Broads Talking PoliticsTheir take on the debates that have happened so far and what they think of the candidates; there are so many candidates on the stage and how they are just trying to STAND out at this pointHow Elizabeth Warren was the only one who didn't spend her first debate time slamming Trump & how she made very conscious choices not to talk too much... perhaps because women are often perceived as talking too much. Why there are so many Democratic candidates and no serious Republican contenders.What does Mark Sanford's potential candidacy mean? - Interesting polls - Trump has a high approval rating, but there are ALSO a large number of people who report a strong conservative candidate over Trump; Trump can't attack him on his sex scandal because he has done these things and worse...Winning the general election - who can excite moderate conservatives?The struggle that the Democrats will face in the 2020 electionWho has the best chance of carrying the Democratic voteKelly's fear - that we'll nominate someone like Biden and then we won't stand a chance... she's hoping for Warren! Sophy agrees that Elizabeth Warren seems to be gaining a broader base of approvalTalked a lot about Elizabeth Warren and why these Two Broads like her!The Two Broads podcast - how it is a great resource of information on politics in general and a good source of information on the issues and elections as well as other resources; Kelly suggests reading as many news sources as possible and reading the top news stories across a huge variety of news outlets; don't lock yourself into just one sourceEnding on a hopeful note

Communicating with Teens - How to Talk so Your Teens Listen ep 177

August 27, 2019 • 64 MIN

Laura Lyles Reagan is the author of How to Raise Respectful Parents: Better Communication for Teen and Parent Relationships.  She recently did a free webinar for our Lose the Cape readers all about teen communication, and it was too good not to share as a special episode! Get all the notes at https://losethecape.com/podcast/177 In this episode, we talked about: All about teen communicationHow to use the time you have with your kids to grow the relationship you want to have with themThe importance of listening versus talkingUsing I-messages to foster respectful communication with your teenWhat is conscious parenting?Dr. Shefali's definition of conscious parentingLaura's definition of Co-CreationWhat are the issues facing teens, and how can parents address them using co-creation?Laura's new course, Turn Your Teen Around by Tuning into Yourself 

#freethehair and why talking about hair anti-discrimination laws matters ep 176

July 19, 2019 • 51 MIN

Visit http://losethecape.com/podcast/176 for all the and links In this episode, we talked about: Hair discrimination and what that meansWendy's work on the hair anti-discrimination law in NYCThe CROWN Act in CaliforniaHow hair, of all things, to the Civil Rights movementDress codes for studentsIs Your Job's Dress Code Racist?Wendy's new book, #FreeTheHair: Locking Black Hair to Civil Rights MovementsSign the petition to help get the CROWN Act passed across the country.

Teaching Kids to Be Empowered - Keri T. Collins ep 175

June 17, 2019 • 46 MIN

Teaching Kids to Be Empowered - Keri T. Collins In this episode, we talked about What inspired Keri's mission to help kids take actionHow tapping can reduce anxiety - learn about EFT on her page!The family tradition that Keri established with her daughter and husbandHow Keri by her divorce and the wake-up call she had seven years agoKeri's book, You Can Call Me Katelyn, published by Purple Butterfly PressThe daily journal Keri developed after creating a practice with her daughter.The book recommended by Nancy, Byron Katie's Loving What IsChelsea Lee Smith's journals, recommended by Alexa Join us for the rest of our notes and more info at http://losethecape.com/podcast/175

Ep 174 Traci Clayton - Raising Kids with Abundance Mindset {Mental Health Month}

May 24, 2019 • 37 MIN

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! In this episode, Alexa and Nancy chat with Dr. Traci Clayton, author of the best-selling Abundant Kids Rock!, a resource to help children live abundant and joyful lives by creating mindset shifts. We talk about the seemingly  rising incidences of depression and anxiety and the mind-body connection. In this episode, we talked about: Traci's R.O.C.K method, which outlines four steps to becoming more joyfulThe power of positive thinkingCoping Skills (Check out this post from our archives by Janine Halloran.)Abundant Kids Rock!, by Traci ClaytonAmy Cuddy's TED Talk  on body languageMarietta Goldman's Affirmation CardsRachel's Day in the Garden by Giselle Shardlow   Learn more about Dr. Traci Clayton and get all the shownotes at Losethecape.com/podcast/174

Ep 173 - Raising A Powerful Girl with Maria Fuller

May 1, 2019 • 40 MIN

Maria Fuller is the founder of Raising a Powerful Girl, and the mother of two daughters. Our conversation was all too relatable, as Alexa and Nancy are also raising daughters. How do we navigate the issues of self-image and self-worth in the #metoo era?

Writer Mom Life - an interview with author Daphne Huff ep 172

April 11, 2019 • 43 MIN

You can get all the show notes and links at http://losethecape.com/podcast/172 Please follow us on Facebook and join our group - Your Mom Squad In this episode, we talked about: How Daphne started her podcast, Writer Mom LifeWhat it means to be an indie author, AND a momBalancing work and family life with your own writing goalsThe importance of communicating your needs to your partnerA Room of One's Own by Virginia WoolfFinding the mental space to writeAccepting the season of life you're in when it comes to making time to write

Red Flags with MLMs with legal expert Emily D. Baker ep 171

March 28, 2019 • 85 MIN

Are you in an MLM? Have you ever thought of being in an MLM? Do you wonder what some of the red flags are? There are definitely MLMs that are better than others. We dig into all kinds of discussions on MLMs with lawyer Emily D. Baker. Like them or hate them, many women enjoy MLMs. As many others hate them. 

The Power of Your Story {and using it to help heal others} ep 170

February 27, 2019 • 62 MIN

This panel of empowered, courageous women share their stories of how they overcame really trying and terrible stories and situations and wrote books to help others come through those situations. We discussed what gave them the courage to move forward and helped sharing their own truths helped them to heal and to find the strength to help others as well. This is a sneak peek at one of the interviews in the Women in Publishing Conference - a free online conference at https://womeninpublishingsummit.com  

How to be an accomplice to women of color ep 169 w/ Desiree Peterkin Bell

February 21, 2019 • 46 MIN

Get all the show notes and links we discuss in this interview at http://losethecape.com/podcast/169 Desiree Peterkin Bell was claimed as a triple threat by Black Enterprise, and when you listen to this conversation between Alexa and Desiree, you'll understand why! This was a long-anticipated interview for Alexa, and the conversation does not disappoint. Sponsored by the Women in Publishing Summit - a free online conference about everything you need to know in your journey to write, publish, and sell your book. Sign up for free here! this is a free online conference that will run continuously from March 4th - March 8th 2019.  

Talking to your kids about cancer - ep 168 with Shannon Pulaski

February 14, 2019 • 48 MIN

Shannon Pulaski is the founder of ProActive Genes, and the author of Mom's Genes, a children's book that helps families talk to their kids about genetic diseases. We had a great conversation with Shannon about why it's never too early to start being proactive about cancer prevention. In this episode, we talked about: Shannon's experience with the BRCA gene and getting testedWhy she wrote Mom's GenesHow Asheknazi Jews are affected by the BRCA geneNancy's feelings about getting mammogramsAlexa's experiences with OB-GYNsWomen's experiences with medical and health careUpdates on health care legislationThe impact of the BRCA gene on menWhat families can do when they find out mom or dad carries the BRCA gene Get all the show notes and links to any of the things we talk about at http://losethecape.com/podcast/168

Women's march 2019 - what women still have to learn from each other ep 167

February 7, 2019 • 46 MIN

Alexa headed to DC in January for the third annual Women's March, braving frigid temps to stand shoulder to shoulder with fellow marchers from all walks of life. We talked about the difference between Nancy's experience at the first march, and Alexa's experience, as well as the controversies around the march. Get all the show notes with links at http://losethecape.com/podcast/167 In this episode, we talked about: Why Alexa went to the Women's MarchNancy's experience at the first Women's March versus how she feels nowThe issues around the Women's March leadershipTamika Mallory's support of Louis FarrakhanPro-Palestinian versus Anti-Semitic, and understanding Linda SarsourNo topic is cut and dry--the lines are constantly crossing each otherWhat's up with the pink hats?!Can we support the women's march without getting embroiled in the controversy?The importance of understanding the issues before getting involved in them or talking about them.Recognizing white privilegeThe article Nancy mentioned about Tamika MalloryGet the FREE Me and White Supremacy workbook by Layla Saad HERE.

2018 Year in Review - Nancy and Alexa discuss the big events of 2018

December 28, 2018 • 47 MIN

We're talking about all the good AND the bad in 2018! Join Alexa and Nancy as we cover: (get all the shownotes at http://losethecape.com/podcast/166 Time Magazine's 2018 Year in ReviewAll the big, personal stuff that went down for Alexa and Nancy#ALLTHEHASHTAGSOur vision for 2019

What I Want White Moms to Know - an important conversation ep 165

December 12, 2018 • 62 MIN

Get all the shownotes at http://losethecape.com/podcast/165 In this episode, we talked about: Jehava's viral essay, originally published on Wonderoak, and picked up by ScaryMommy and Motherly.Keep Marching by MomsRising Founder, Kristin Rowe-FinkbeinerThe fears that came up for Jehava around writing this essayAlexa's experience with raceHow the essay opened the door to real conversations with Jehava's friendsThe power of white moms to stand up and say somethingJehava's best advice for talking about issues of race or other uncomfortable topicsAlexa's awkward race moment at a family weddingWhy you can't always worry about offending peopleJehava's advice to her kids on dealing with mean peopleWhy conversations at home are importantThe difficulty in growing out of harmful, outdated beliefsHow becoming a mother changes the way you look at thingsThe privilege of being white, even when you think your life hasn't been easy

Raising strong, courageous girls with author Jody Smith - ep 164

November 28, 2018 • 47 MIN

In this episode, we talked about: Jody's 7-year journey to bring Princess Monroe's story to the worldWhy Princess Monroe needed to be writtenHow fairy tales do a disservice to girls and boysAll about the illustrator that brought Princess Monroe to lifeThe book trailer by Kirthi Nath, of Cinemagical Media And more! Get all the notes and links at http://losethecape.com/podcast/164

Can I Keep Drinking? with author Cindi Turner ep 163

November 21, 2018 • 38 MIN

Are you worried you drink too much? Should you stop or can you keep drinking? Join us with author Cindi Turner for the answer!   Get all the show notes and links mentioned at http://losethecape.com/podcast/163 and be sure to check out our Holiday Gift Guide while you're over there!

What do you really want this holiday season? Holiday Gift Guide ep 162

November 14, 2018 • 49 MIN

It's already time to start shopping for the Holidays. Do you need some new, fresh ideas for gifts for those around you? Maybe you want some ideas for YOUR list? We've got some great suggestions in this year's Holiday Gift guide. We tried some new products, read some new books, and have some great suggestions for the friends, the teachers, the partners, the children in your life - and for YOU. Check out the shownotes at http://losethecape.com/podcast/162

Go vote! The Mom's Guide to Getting Involved & How to Raise Tiny Activists

November 6, 2018 • 56 MIN

We're discussing why moms need to be politically and socially engaged and how they can get their kids involved in advocacy and activism. Plus - go VOTE! We want our kids to know that it's important to be part of the process. It's important to talk about these topics. It's important to be engaged. So we wrote Lose the Cape: The Mom's Guide to Becoming Socially and Politically Engaged (& How to Raise Tiny Activists). Grab all the show notes at http://losethecape.com/podcast/161 and be sure to get your copy of the book on Amazon - now available!

What do you need to know to talk about sexual assault? w/ Sarah Beaulieu ep 160

October 31, 2018 • 46 MIN

Access all the details and show notes about this conversation on how to talk about sexual harassment, sexual assault, and more at http://losethecape.com/podcast/160

Seeking answers after miscarriages & loss; Waneta Van Drunen Littel ep 159

October 25, 2018 • 68 MIN

Find all of the show notes and links at losethecape.com/podcast/159

What it takes to be brave in a scary world w/ Heather Vickery ep 158

October 17, 2018 • 72 MIN

Find all the show notes at http://losethecape.com/podcast/158

International Day of the Girl and Life with Multiples - guest Sally Barker ep 15

October 11, 2018 • 60 MIN

Get all of the shownotes and links at http://losethecape.com/podcast/157

Current events in Women's Issues + Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness ep 156

October 5, 2018 • 29 MIN

This episode covers some pretty broad topics - from why it's important for us to use our voices in the political sphere, to remembering babies gone too soon, to the Inspired Parents Summit happening next week. Alexa gives a broad overview of key topics and what is to come in October.   Get all the notes at http://losethecape.com/podcast/156

Maybe work-life balance can be a thing? With Guest Suzanne Brown ep 155

September 25, 2018 • 51 MIN

Get all the show notes at http://losethecape.com/podcast/155

Transitioning out of the 9-5 to work from home with Michelle Knight ep 154

September 19, 2018 • 52 MIN

In this episode, we talked about: How Michelle started her business the same time she became a motherWhy she went back to work after her son was born even though she didn't want toHow Michelle transitioned out of the 9-5 grindWhy you need the support of your partner when starting a businessThe common thread through all of Michelle's work experiencesHow Michelle has been impacted by childhood cancer and the death of her brotherThe transitions that changed the trajectory of Michelle's lifeThe non-profit that Michelle's mother started after her brother diedUsing your business to give backAlexa's course for teaching moms who want to earn money writing Find all the show notes at http://losethecape.com/podcast/154

Learning to forgive, self-love, September 11th - ep 153

September 11, 2018 • 31 MIN

In a nutshell, this episode is about healing, forgiving, self-love, remembering those who perished on September 11, 2001, our new mission, and what is coming ahead. Get all the show notes and links on our website at http://losethecape.com/podcast/153

Healing your body with food - guest Sharissa Bradley ep 152

September 6, 2018 • 55 MIN

In this episode, we talked about: Sharissa's autoimmune diagnoses and how she got themThe process of healing and how it was interrupted by her first pregnancyDr. Amy MeyersThe connection between food and autoimmune healthWhat IS autoimmune disease, anyway?The challenges of following an autoimmune-friendly dietTonya Rineer and her book, The Mindset SwitchThe Power of Habit by Charles DuhiggNon-toxic cosmetics like BeautyCounterThe connection between stress and dietWhy sleep matters!Sharissa's forthcoming book, Journey Back to Health: Six Steps to Confidently Getting Your Life Back   This episode is sponsored by Princess Monroe and Her Happily Ever After This amazing book about a princess who saves herself will be available on September 12, 2018. But you can get a free copy in exchange for a review NOW! Go HERE to download your free copy!   Visit http://losethecape.com/podcast/152 for all the show notes and links!

The Myth about Work-Life balance and Raising Teenage Girls with Shanti Brien ep

August 31, 2018 • 43 MIN

In this episode, we talked about: How going back to work felt like being herself again and saved herHow WANTING to work doesn't mean you don't love your kidsThe lie of Work-Life BalanceWhy so many women end starting their own businessesThe cost of daycare versus the benefits of a second incomeThe challenges of raising teensRaising a feministAin't Nothing But a Teen Thang   This episode is sponsored by Princess Monroe and Her Happily Ever After This amazing book about a princess who saves herself will be available on September 12, 2018. But you can get a free copy in exchange for a review NOW! Go HERE to download your free copy!

Launching a Virtual Admin business with Abbey Ashley ; work from home ep 150

August 24, 2018 • 45 MIN

Visit the show notes for all links and information at http://losethecape.com/podcast/150 In this episode, we talked about: How Abbey replaced her corporate income within 30 days of starting her VA businessWhy you should embrace your entrepreneurial energy and not feel scatterbrainedThe main concerns that potential VAs have, according to AbbeyHow to manage client expectationsWhy and how Abbey created her first courseTapping into your audience's pain pointsBeta-testing coursesWhy NOW is the time to become a VAHow Abbey can help you find a VA for your business  

Using those mom voices to rise to the occasion with Nadia Hussain ep 148

July 31, 2018 • 54 MIN

This episode is all about using our voices to become more engaged in social justice and change for good - especially as it pertains to laws and policies that impact moms and children. Ever thought about maternal justice? Paid medical leave and maternity leave? You're going to want to listen to this and get more information about Moms Rising!

Binka Bear; getting rid of the pacifier with Kaitlyn Pierce ep 147

July 24, 2018 • 10 MIN

Get all the shownotes and information on http://losethecape.com/podcast/147

Teens, Writing, Love, and Loss w/ Leslie Blanchard ep 146

July 18, 2018 • 41 MIN

Leslie Blanchard Leslie is a contributor to Ain't Nothing But a Teen Thang, Lose The Cape!'s third book in a series. Leslie's essay, titled InstaSpy, is a hilarious account of discovering the world of Instagram through her teen's eyes. Leslie and Alexa chatted live on launch day about that essay and about the tragedies that Leslie has confronted and overcome in the past year. In this episode, we talked about: How and why she started her blog - a humor blog about raising 5 kidsHer husband's unexpected death and how that's changed everythingHer essay about playing on her teen daughter's instagram accountHer daughter Gracie, an NBA dancerImperfect parenting and how every family is differentnature vs nurturethe loneliness of motherhoodhow kids are different and wonderful On a beautiful afternoon at the end of January this year, Leslie’s life was irrevocably changed when the Love of her Life, her husband of 33 years and father of their 5 children was killed in a motorcycle accident. Prior to that, Leslie’s blog had been a mostly comical chronicle of marriage with a large family of teens and millennials. Now she shares her daily experiences as she comes to terms with her profound sadness and shock, coupled with an effort to ever-capture even the lighter side of the most unimaginably painful challenges life can throw one’s way.? She has been featured in Your Teen Magazine, and on websites such as Blunt Moms, Scary Mommy, BonBon Break, Lose The Cape, Today's Parent, BlogHer, and Faithit.   She has been interviewed on NPR and is also proud to be liberally splashed about The Huffington Post in the United States, France, Spain, Japan, Quebec and Germany. visit http://losethecape.com/podcast/146 for all the notes, links, and other resources

Little steps to big success with author & health coach Sid Garza-Hillman

July 13, 2018 • 53 MIN

Sid Garza-Hillman Sid is the author of Raising Healthy Parents: Small Steps, Less Stress and a Thriving Family.  He joined us from his home on the Mendocino Coast to chat about his book and what it means to be a SmallStepper. In this episode, we talked about: Sid's SmallSteppers programWhy little changes are better than big changesWhy Sid wrote Raising Healthy ParentsWhat MOTT means and why it works Get all the show notes and enter to win your copy of his book at http://losethecape.com/podcast/145

Happy Birthday America

July 5, 2018 • 25 MIN

What's happening in America? How can moms help?

Teen Thang Launch - Where on earth did the name come from?

June 27, 2018 • 62 MIN

We laughed. We cried. We launched. Check out all the show notes, the video that inspired the subtitle, and more at http://losethecape.com/143

Talking birds and bees with tweens and teens ep 142 Echo Aspnes

June 13, 2018 • 36 MIN

Our guest is Echo Aspnes, mother, blogger, contributor to Lose the Cape: Ain't Nothing but a Teen Thang. Get all the shownotes at losethecape.com/podcast/142

May Book Club Awaken: 6 Sacred Steps... w author Julie Santiago! ep 141

June 4, 2018 • 43 MIN

Our May Book club pick was Awaken: 6 Sacred Steps to Remember Who You are and Why You are Here. We  were so lucky to get to interview the author, Julie Santiago about this beautiful book and her journey to write it. Get all the show notes at http://losethecape.com/podcast/141

Armpit hair, puberty, guns, and Moms Demand Action w Jennifer Rosen Heinz ep 140

May 31, 2018 • 64 MIN

Our guest Jennifer Rosen Heinz talks about raising a tween son and all about her advocacy with Moms Deman Action, an organization formed by moms to help reduce gun violence in the United States.  Please visit http://losethecape.com/podcast/140 for all show notes. We talked about: Her son's first armpit hairPubertyParenting through pubertyMom's Demand Actionthe Be SMART for kids movement that teaches us how to address the topic, make plans, and teach our kids what to do if they find themselves in a place where there is a gunGun violence in our country and what we can do about it as moms to make a differenceJune 1st is national #wearorange day and there are events all weekend to bring awareness to this Orange is the color that Hadiya Pendleton’s friends wore in her honor when she was shot and killed in Chicago at the age of 15 — just one week after performing at President Obama’s 2nd inaugural parade in 2013. After her death, they asked us to stand up, speak out, and Wear Orange to raise awareness about gun violence. Since then orange has been the defining color of the gun violence prevention movement. Resources: Mom's Demand Action Be Smart Jennifer Rosen Heinz Jennifer Rosen Heinz has been accused of having the maturity of a 9-year-old boy because of her love of poop and fart jokes. She lives in Madison, Wisconsin and works for the parenting web site Scary Mommy. She is a recovering MFA and award-winning poet and blogger. The Thinking Mom

Understanding Transgender teens with Nathan Caro Frechette ep 139

May 23, 2018 • 52 MIN

Talking about transgender teens - how to interact, engage, and understand them. Tips for parents who have a child who comes out, and what it's like to be a transgender teen... guest Nathan Frechette talks about his experiences as a transgender man. Get all the shownotes at losethecape.com/podcast/139

9 kids, homeschooling, & working from home / Ashley Buffa ep 138

May 17, 2018 • 39 MIN

We were pleasantly surprised by Ashley Buffa, our beautiful guest. She has 9 kids between the ages of 2 and 15 - SEVEN of them are boys! She also homeschools and runs her own business. We were impressed. We talk alot about tweens/teens and surviving those years. Get all the notes at http://losethecape.com/podcast/138

Talking about Mother's Day with the Lose the Cape Moms ep 137

May 9, 2018 • 43 MIN

Mother's day can be complicated. We talk about what it means to us, what we want, don't want, and what we really want to be doing on Mother's Day.

Just Tell Me I'm Pretty - Lose the Cape book club April 2018 ep 136

May 7, 2018 • 52 MIN

Ep 136 is our monthly Lose the Cape book club. April 2018 featured Just Tell Me I'm Pretty - by Heather LeRoss. don't be fooled by the name - this book is deep and full of surprises. Get all the links and shownotes at http://losethecape.com/podcast/136

Talking teens with Darren Horne + men get PPD too ep 135

May 2, 2018 • 53 MIN

How to relate to Teens in the 21st century + men get PPD too! In this episode, we talked about: Men get PPD too - did you even know that?How to engage with teensDarren's book "Level Up Your Teens"The "Be Your Own Hero" mentality Get all the notes at http://losethecape.com/podcast/135

Girl, Wash Your Face - March 28 #losethecape #bookclub ep 134

March 30, 2018 • 43 MIN

Check out all the show notes and links at http://losethecape.com/podcast/134

How To Communicate with Tweens and Teens with Laura Lyles Reagan

March 22, 2018 • 43 MIN

Strategies for communicating with your tweens and teens.    Get all the notes at http://losethecape.com/podcast/133

Book Club Feb 2018 - Brene Brown ep 132

March 15, 2018 • 43 MIN

We're talking about Brene Brown's latest book, Braving the Wilderness, in the Lose the Cape February book club episode. Join us in March for Girl, Wash Your Face!  Girl, Wash Your Face: Stop Believing the Lies About Who You Are so You Can Become Who You Were Meant to Be, By Rachel Hollis. Find show notes at losethecape.com/podcast/132

Suicide, Depression, and Anxiety in Younger Tweens/Teens with Joy Acaso ep 131

February 22, 2018 • 66 MIN

Joy Acaso is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who is passionate about helping people confront challenges and overcome obstacles. As a South Florida local, she has been working with individuals and families in the community for over 15 years. Her broad experience includes working with medical, ministerial and social service organizations, and with age groups ranging from 3 to 90. Among other things, she specializes in stress and life management issues, marriage and family problems, as well as matters of or relating to chronic illness. Her therapeutic approach is centered on what matters most to the client. She believes in improving quality of life by empowering clients with tools necessary for optimum level of functioning.   Get all the show notes at http://losethecape.com/podcast/131

Self care for Moms with Shelly Robinson + Alively subscription box reveal

February 7, 2018 • 47 MIN

How to love yourself + unboxing of the Alively Subscription box.   Get all shownotes and links at http://losethecape.com/podcast/130 and don't forget to use your coupon code CAPE for free shipping!

Lose the Cape Book Club - Shonda Rhimes' the Year of Yes!

February 4, 2018 • 55 MIN

Dishing out everything we love about SHonda Rhimes's Year of Yes in our very first book club episode! February - we're reading Brene Brown's new book: Braving the Wilderness. 

Power struggles with your teens with Neil Brown ep 128

January 24, 2018 • 51 MIN

Neil Brown Neil D. Brown, LCSW, is a family therapist, author and podcast host. He talks with us about how to stop power struggles with your teens, disengage from the power struggle with our tweens/teens, how to raise empowered children, and ending the parent-teen battle. In this episode, we talked about: Control battles - when the pattern becomes so chronic and self-perpetuating that the relationship (parents pushing and kids resisting) becomes such a predictable event and happens regularlyAdolescence - period of time when kids are moving from childhood to adulthood; need to make own decisions and function more independently - how do we make this a gradual experience that is safe and saneHow do we get there?When parents and teens get locked in a repetitive pattern, it locks everything up and the kids don't grow and develop the way they shouldChange the pattern, defeat the pattern (the best) - what behaviors feed it, what starve it, how do we break the pattern?Empowering your children; raising them to feel empoweredShould you be best friends with your kid?Anxieties of raising teens  Get all the show notes and links to Neil Brown at http://losethecape.com/podcast/128  

Sleep apnea and literacy in children with Tara Clancy

January 19, 2018 • 41 MIN

Tara Clancy Tara Clancy is a literacy specialist for children. Join us for a really interesting discussion on how sleep impacts literacy and behavior in children! Get all the notes and more info on Tara at http://losethecape.com/podcast/127

Adult mean girls and dealing with hurtful things

January 4, 2018 • 34 MIN

I'm talking about a personal situation that hurt me as a person and my business... and trying to share the lessons I took from it.

Moms of Multiples with Meghan Woolsey

December 22, 2017 • 29 MIN

all show notes can be found on http://losethecape.com/podcast/125

Teaching our kids to be themselves in a mean world with author Maria Dismondy

December 12, 2017 • 40 MIN

Maria Dismondy Maria Dismondy is a mom of three who writes and publishes children's books and does virtual speaking in schools. It's #kathrynday2017 Today, as I remember the passing of my sweet infant daughter, Kathryn, 6 years ago, we are happy to give away a copy of Maria's best selling book, Spaghetti in a Hot Dog Bun AND HaHa Joke Coloring book. Enter below and leave a comment about the kindest thing someone has ever done for you.

Find positive energy/empowering each other to remove limits w/ Val Friedlander

December 1, 2017 • 46 MIN

Get all the show notes and links at http://Losethecape.com/podcast/123 Valerie is a Mom, Certified Professional Coach, Core Energy practitioner, and Founder of The Unlimited Mom. She specializes in helping Moms who value family AND personal achievement to create a fulfilling and freeing life balance. In this episode, we talked about: Energy assessments to find out what is and isn't working.Identifying beyond the label who you are and how to be.The process Valerie takes her clients through to get in touch with their best self.Yelling at our kids and how to find our calm so that we aren't yelling.Deactivating the "button" that takes you away from your calm.How long it takes to deactivate that button.Why people come to Valerie as clients.Emotion is "energy in motion" and we need to release them because it needs to flow through you.Emotions are information about you and how you are taking in the things outside of you.How important it is to be gentle with ourselves and to learn how to process in your way.Feeling guilty because you see all of these tools to change yourself but they aren't working for you.Staying in tune with your partner and the Love Dare.How our different love languages affect us."The Unlimited Mom. It's not about me being unlimited, I'm still working on taking my limits off, too. But it's about empowering each other to take our limits off and step into what we can really create in this world."  

Helping foster kids, CASA, giving back and social good with Neesha Mirchandani

November 20, 2017 • 38 MIN

In this episode, we talked about: The World's First Joke Coloring bookHow much support foster kids need so that they don't wind up homelessGiving back and social good - charity events for foster kids and the children's hospitalHow awesome Neesha's Joke Coloring book is and how great it can be as a treat bag item or holiday party gift, etc Neesha's Has offered a special price to Lose the Cape listeners - instead of $9.99 per book, you can use this link to order books at $8.99. FOr every book ordered, another is donated to a child in need. For all the show notes and key links, visit http://losethecape.com/podcast/121

Support to moms with babies in the NICU & prematurity awareness #preemies #NICU

November 16, 2017 • 25 MIN

Erin Hollohan Erin Hollohan is the mother of 3 young children, a seamstress, and a supporter of NICU moms through her service project, Hearts of Hope. We're happy to feature Erin for Prematurity Awareness Day. Get all the show notes and links at http://losethecape.com/podcast/122  In this episode, we talked about: Life in the NICU. Prematurity Awareness. The importance of funding for the March of Dimes and Alexa's passionate plea for funding. You can donate to her March for Babies Team information in memory of her infant daughter, who passed away at two-days-old in the NICU and in honor of her tiny survivor, who graduated the NICU after 84 LONG days - here. Erin's special service project, Hearts of Hope. More about Erin: Erin lives with her family in New York State and thrives on the fast pace that is associated with the area. She has a 2-and-half-year-old daughter and 10-month-old twin boys. For years, Erin worked at an online fabric shop and sewed as a hobby. As her family has grown her focus has shifted. Her former hobby has developed and grown into her business. In addition, Erin began a Hearts of Hope Program, which gifts parents a FREE fabric heart for their current NICU miracle.

Coping Skills for kids dealing with stress, anxiety, and mental health issues

November 8, 2017 • 39 MIN

Janine Halloran Janine Halloran is a mom and therapist who focuses on coping skills for children. for all of the show notes and links mentioned, please visit http://losethecape.com/podcast/120 In this episode, we talked about: Aubrey's daughter's big issue at school and the coping skills both the kids and parents need.The developmentally appropriate "I'll show you mine if you show me yours" stage of 5 years old.How to take the instances that aren't quite bullying but being mean and stressing our kids out and make them uncomfortable.How to talk to our children about their emotions and processing and some ideas to help them process.Setting boundaries / control around getting negative energy out, such as "punch this bag 30 times" Keep trying different things if your kids don't respond to it.The signs that your kids are more stressed than is normal.How helpful a counselor or therapist could be for children because they are an outside person that they can talk to things about.The difference between anxiety and stress in children.Using more descriptive terms than "take a deep breath" to our children to help them actually take a deep breath.Tips for parents on what we can do so that our kids do not take on our stress.

Jolie Gray - A subscription box with purpose

November 3, 2017 • 30 MIN

Find all the show notes at http://losethecape.com/podcast/119 In this episode, we talked about: Jolie's family unconventional wait to #adopt. #adoptionstoryHomeschooling and private school.What Purpose Box is, how it gives back and why she started it.Funny things that you can mail without packaging.Conscious shopping & the giveback componentThe types of things that Jolie includes in each Purpose BoxHow her subscription box is not actually a supscription box.   Jolie's Favorite Me-Time Activity Going to the automatic car wash with her coffee  

Finding Your Joy After Loss (Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month)

October 24, 2017 • 25 MIN

finding joy after loss. Find all the show notes and information at http://losethecape.com/podcast/118

Talking #weightloss and #childrenshealth with #plussizehealthcoach Jennifer G

October 16, 2017 • 39 MIN

In this episode, we talked about: The most common age for children to start dieting is 7-years-old.How to help and support our children to stay healthy and approach the topic so that you don't make it worse.Jenn's story as a kid and how she grew and realized she needed to do something.Jenn as a plus-sized health coach.You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make them drink. It's important to model and change your language about your own life, when supporting your children's health.Focusing in mindset and frequency of eating balanced meals.Building the whole picture of each meal by focusing on the macros when meal planning.How meal planning can be a bit frustrating if there are some items at most grocery stores.How Jenn works with women who are struggling with sleep.Me time and how important it can be.

Calming stress and anxiety with Stephanie Dalfonzo

October 9, 2017 • 37 MIN

To access all the show notes, links we discussed, and more, please visit Stephanie Dalfonzono's Podcast Page on Lose the Cape. In this episode, we talked about: How important it is to process anxiety post-traumatic world events - like after the hurricanes, recently.Practicing these techniques on a regular basis that lowers your anxiety and helps you remember that you have the tools.When Aubrey's 5-year-old who asked her the other day, "Mommy, are you about to lose your s***?"The tapping technique and how it helps reduce anxiety.Stephanie's tips for the best way for moms to start the day.The difference between worry and anxiety. Anxiety you can feel within your body.How to teach our children coping mechanisms.What is an empath and how do you know if you are one? What Reiki is and how it works.   Stephanie's Best Tips Start doing something to help you calm your anxiety. You might not have time for 30 minutes of meditation, but start doing these techniques throughout your day.

Lisa Cox #NotYet #childrensbook #author

October 2, 2017 • 45 MIN

We're donating 40% of our Lose the Cape book sales to Hurricane Harvey victims. Get your copy here! Lose the Cape (aff link) and Lose the Cape: Never Will I Ever! (aff link)  Get all the show notes, links, and more info on Lisa at Lose the Cape ep. 115.  In this episode, we talked about: Hurricane Harvey devastating Texas (it was happening as they recorded). - 40% of book sales in September and October going to local charitiesThe first book that Lisa wrote based on a song she had written.The message of her book Not Yet that everyone should hear.How she got the illustrations for her children's book.The other books she is planning on writing.The impact of grandmothers and Aubrey's recent loss.The motivation behind the power bracelets that they have to go alongside the book.The non-profit she is starting for non-contact boxing for kids and the inspiration behind it."After you hit something a few times, you feel good." - Lisa CoxHer 2 health diagnoses before she was diagnosed with Parkinson's.Her upcoming surgery, DBS.  

Healing from our pasts and the Birth of Magdalena with #author MB Antevasin

September 25, 2017 • 39 MIN

Find all the show notes and links at http://losethecape.com/podcast/114 In this episode, we talked about: With mothering, there is no right answer - finding supportHealing and "woo woo" things that help usBirth stories and the discussion on Facebook page about the various birth eventsFeeling like our bodies failed us in childbirthFinding empowerment through childbirthHow society judges women particularly if we do things differently than the "norm"How our family "stories" impact our childbirth experiencethe lack of programs to help moms recover after surgical birthsCsections - and Aubrey and Alexa's storiesVBACs and if you should do thatTo give birth naturally or not?What the book The Birth of Magdalena is about and who it is aimed at    

Rebecca Undem - LIVE BOLDLY! #livebravely

September 18, 2017 • 46 MIN

Visit http://losethecape.com/podcast/113 for all the show notes and links and more on Rebecca. In this episode, we talked about: How Rebecca got started as an entrepreneur and writer.Her struggle with being too big for her small town.The realization that so many women want something bigger but are unable to move somewhere like Bali."A lot of times our accomplishments are smaller and simpler, but they are still meaningful." - Rebecca UndemBeing in a different place than you had anticipated.Recognizing success for yourself and how it is ok to say "tried that, it didn't work."Moving people out of your "nest" because their expectations don't matter.Feeling compelled to justify every decision you make.Beginning as a contractor for Dale Carnegie.Feeling like she wasn't serving anybody with work and her son who was sick.The importance of not compartmentalizing who we are.We are all equally flawed.  Rebecca's Best Tips Loving and being authentic.Having the support system that you surround yourself with.Quit looking over the proverbial fence.

Amy Simpkins #entrepreneur and #businesscoach

September 12, 2017 • 43 MIN

Find all the show notes and links at http://losethecape.com/podcast/112 In this episode, we talked about: Her journey, where, after years as an engineer, she woke up and realized this was not what she wanted anymore.When she heard "Maybe in 10 or 15 years you will be able to do this." and how it made her feel.Being a two entrepreneurial family.How her parents influenced their children on the path from dreams and goals to reality.Instead of trying to influence our children to follow a traditional job to make a living, help them find a way to make a living with their dream or passion job.How she applies her engineering background to engineering life.Sibling rivalries and spacing out our children.How she manages her business and parenthood.Her complex family schedule and how to create pockets of time for business.How to make time for each other as a two entrepreneur household.The important steps she took in her business.The benefits of slow evolutionary growth so that you grow alongside your business so you can be ready to scale.No matter where you are, we all have the need for structure and process and we all have the need to be imaginative and creative.  

Conscious Communication with Mary Shores

September 5, 2017 • 42 MIN

Mary Shores is the author of Conscious Communications and founder of a multi-million dollar collections agency. In this episode, we talked about: How she opened a collections agency at 24 years old.Her childhood play of bank instead of house.How she wants to help people feel good about paying their debt instead of the shame that they currently feel.Her funny story of how excited she was to get her copy of her book and how her son ruined it!Being a transformation junkie.How her marriage fell apart and how she got on this book journey.Taking the mystical out of Law of Attraction and how she reprogrammed a belief in one day.The coaching exercises she has in each chapter of her book.Potential and manifestation and a crash course in it.Talking about cleansing or clogging your life.Alexa's chalkboard manifestation.How important the action step is. Get all of the detailed show notes and links at Lose the Cape!

Trena Little Youtube Strategist

August 28, 2017 • 30 MIN

In this episode, we talked about: Sleeping through the night - or the lack thereof - as parents!Using video as her sales team.#SSSVEDA - Savvy Sexy Social's Vlog Everyday in AugustBatching video creation days.How she maps out her business with post it notes.Using YouTube to build your authority and drive traffic to your site.Boosting your SEO because Google and YouTube are together.The three types of content that do really well on YouTubeOptimizing, video editing and answering all of the questions.What you should invest in when you are getting started with video.

Jessica Stansberry the digital goddess

August 21, 2017 • 45 MIN

In this episode, we talked about: Funny things that our kids sayThe new Annabelle commercialAlexa's crazy morning on the day of recordingJessica's switch from web design to Hey Jessica.Jessica's courses and how she manages them.Some MacBook and Adobe chat!How she manages her business with her kids.The mom countdown for when school is back in session.Her podcast, All Up in Your Lady Business.The team that she has and how they have upleveled her business.Her group program, Noisemaker's Camp, that launches today!Anchor.fm

Laura Jack - The Compassion Code

August 16, 2017 • 46 MIN

Laura Jack is a grief recovery specialist and author of The Compassion Code.  In this episode, we talked about: Laura's new book that just came out, The Compassion Code.How she started a hostel her senior year of college.When she stepped into a mentorship role and how it led her to grief recovery counseling.The unexpected loss of her mother.The ABC's of Surviving and ThrivingThe biggest question people have after a loss is, "Who am I now?"How Aubrey started her company because she didn't know what to say to someone after a loss and the parts of Laura's new book that covers that.Having compassion for the people who don't know what to say, as well.The importance of self-love and self-care and compassion for ourselves.The different days that are important to you when you are grieving - it may not be the anniversary of loss, but could be other important days.The compassion curve.Teaching our children compassion and how they grieve.

Lauren Black - bosscation - the business retreat in a box for busy women

August 14, 2017 • 33 MIN

For the full show notes and all about Lauren, please visit our Lose the Cape Ep. 107 show notes. In this episode, we talked about: How she runs three businesses efficiently and so that she could have more freedom in her time.The point of Bosscation, a business retreat in a box, is to encourage you to get out of the house and away from the daily to reconnect in your business.Getting away from the distractions of work.Keeping you in tune with your core values in your business.Calculating a budget of time in addition to a budget of expenses.Her tips for those people who are classic "non-implementers."How intense the workbooks are - they're more like a course on paper.The whole package when creating something.How Lauren is using Instagram Stories for marketing.

Karen Rooff - #fitness guru #fitmoms #fitnesscoach

August 11, 2017 • 34 MIN

The #struggleofthejuggle is real for busy moms! Finding time to get in a fitness routine can seem impossible. In this episode, we talk to fitness coach Karen Roof about tips for getting that fitness time in, with or without the kids. You can access all the notes and links we talked about at the website.  In this episode, we talked about: Being born into a family of runners and how she moved into coaching women.The huge fitness myth that you have to go out and kill yourself or do something you dislike to get in shape.Alexa's favorite workout and how it can be fun.What an ultramarathon is.How Karen runs as her me time and switches off training cycles with her husband.Aubrey's funny story about her daughter running a mile. Do it for Whiskey!Tips for adding movement in throughout your day.How unique our children dress sometimes and maintaining that self-confidence.  

#branding and #photography for #mom #entrepreneurs with Mallika Malhotra ep. 105

August 7, 2017 • 36 MIN

Mallika Malhotra is a mom of 3 with the passion to help women discover and see the things that make them incomparable.  In this episode, we talked about: How she began taking photos of her kids and eventually moved into brand photography after 9 years of business.How to use your phone for your photography needs as a business owner.How it is difficult to stand out in the oversaturated market.Charging what you are worth based on your experience.Sharing her story and how it inspired others. It now bleeds into all aspects of her business.The way that everything is all tied together with your confidence as an entrepreneur.Letting people in behind the scenes to connect.The success branding can find you.Her morning routine and reading for 30 minutes uninterrupted every day."Balance" and using time blocking and giving grace as an online entrepreneur.Raising our boys to see strong, entrepreneur mothers. Links Alexa's Celebrity Interview with Cindy MitchUsing Instagram to grow your business - interviewRachel HollisMallika's new book: The Brand Photography Playbook: The Insider's Guide to Planning Your Photo Shoot and Building a Stand-Out Brand Check out more detailed show notes at Lose the Cape podcast - ep 105.  

Kendra Hennessy ep 104

August 2, 2017 • 38 MIN

In this episode, we talked about: The Boss Mom Retreat.How she moved from cleaning houses to coaching people into being homemaker-ish.How stressed moms get about being clean for the cleaning person to come.Doing a FB Live during the podcast interview.Alexa’s very messy office and lack of “homemakerish.”Shifting your mindset to be grateful for things like laundry because that means that you are able to afford those clothes that you have.Her biggest tip of “The less that goes in, the less that goes out.”Setting up a decluttering schedule once a week or once a month.Home management and how moms are the default house managers.Dividing everything up equally and setting expectations for everyone in the house.“Horizontal surfaces are the BFF of clutter.” It teaches everyone in our house and our own brains that it is a place to store stuff and you become clutterblind.Homelessness for your stuff inside of your home is a real problem.You need to fix the mindset issue first.The difference with Europeans’ mindset and Americans’ mindset on stuff.“If I lost this, how long would it take me to realize it’s gone?”

Cristin Downs Ep 103

July 31, 2017 • 40 MIN

In this episode, we talked about: How she discovered her passion for notable women and launched her podcast and campaign.Enjoying sharing others’ stories through podcastingHow she got into creating a TV show and why she wants to create it.The female Senators who have been shut down and the phrase “Nevertheless she persisted.”The reversed gender roles in her family because her husband stays home with their son.How we raise and applaud our children based on fitting into their gender roles.How women plan everything and the exhaustion with being the primary decision maker.The difference between an assertive woman and an assertive man.Aubrey’s dislike being referred to as any animal (like, calling her dear.)Working vs Stay at home moms and how much we need a village.

Sara O’Neal Stamp – Live Bravely ep 101

July 24, 2017 • 42 MIN

In this episode, we talked about: How they discovered her daughter’s brain cancer in October 2016.How quickly they acted between diagnosis to surgery (less than 24 hours).Medulloblastoma is the leading cause of childhood brain cancer.Her daughter’s tumor reoccurrence in different areas of her brain and spine just a few months after her treatment ended.The way her family has changed their norm for this summer to give Layla as much fun as possible!Money, insurance and starting a GoFundMe.The support of case workers and oncologists who advocate for your child alongside you.All of the stresses that families with medical hardship suffer in addition to the stress of hospital stays.Their current fundraiser, a golf tournament and the story behind it.Becoming a part of another foundation, Carson Leslie Foundation. 

Mallory Schlabach ep 102

July 21, 2017 • 38 MIN

In this episode, we talked about: Puke and a mom’s ability to block their gag reflexes with young children.How she transitioned from her original business into life coaching.How tiny Mallory is and Alexa’s “stats” about tiny people with giant babies.The things you need to help people with are the most obvious things that you can do.Her a-ha moment when it came to time management.Her tips on what to do when you have a mindset block.Eating weird things like snails and frogs (and how it relates to mindset).The 5-second start principle by counting down and then saying go to get over procrastination.The importance of a process and using Trello for that.Plugging certain times instead of having to do #allthethings #allthetime

Kate Turza ep 99

July 17, 2017 • 36 MIN

In this episode, we talked about: What the difference is between a labor and support doula and a postpartum doulaAll of the things she does as a postpartum doulaHow social media is now the biggest struggle for new momsThe way advice doesn’t always apply to your babies, causing moms to stress out.Looking for signs of postpartum depression.How she became a postpartum doula.Educating moms on their need for a postpartum doula, despite the fact that insurance doesn’t cover it.Children’s birthdays on the same day or with a few days apart.Her biggest struggle as a mom and mom guilt.Navigating the beginning parts of motherhood – baby blues and a perinatal mood disorder.The ability to gift postpartum doulas via Babylist.Confidence throughout your parenting journey.

100th Episode

July 16, 2017 • 23 MIN

For our 100th podcast episode, we wanted to re-hash some of the funny things that have happened, share some bloopers, and share our favorite episodes. We hope you enjoy listening to some of these never-before-heard hilarious moments, and some already heard, but worth-hearing-again moments too! Like the time Aubrey fell out of her chair, the time we grilled Sinead about coffee enemas, my interview on good sex after having a baby with and so much other greatness!

Lyndsay Phillips Ep 97

July 10, 2017 • 32 MIN

In this episode, we talked about: Different types of Virtual AssistantsFeeling overwhelmed as an entrepreneur and analysis paralysis.Having so many business ideas.Prioritizing and delegating by looking at your own hourly rate.Done is better than perfect and different types of content creation.Her tips for Inbox management and using Boomerang.Be someone who finishes instead of someone who multitasks.

Orion Talmay Ep 98

July 8, 2017 • 48 MIN

In this episode, we talked about: Nourishing yourself and feeling self-love.Her journey toward this through an abusive relationship.Reclaiming her power.What feminine power means to each of us.Finding the balance between your masculine and feminine power.What Orion’s Method is.Keeping courage and not adjusting yourself to the people around you. You can’t grow that way.The difference between low-vibe and high-vibe people in your life.What shadow-work is and how to do it every day.Her podcast, Stellar Life, an interview-based podcast.The different and crazy self-realization things she has done.The way our muscles and bodies work and why walking on coals is possible.Daily routines that can help you tap into your power.

Vanessa Matthews Ep 96, Part Two

July 5, 2017 • 40 MIN

In this episode, we talked about: Finding the root of your limiting belief and shifting the script away from being a victim and into realizing that you were protecting yourself and you hold the power.How to actually be authentic.How to share the results while still being authentic.Relationships in business.Imposter syndrome and competing with other similar business owners (especially in your own group!)Standing for something means you stand against something else. It’s hard, but you have to stand with your truth.Needing someone to be able to call you out because your personal relationships are too close.

Vanessa Matthews, Part One Ep 95

July 3, 2017 • 50 MIN

n this episode, we talked about: How things sometimes happen at the right time and you have to have courage to jump and take the opportunity.Her rebrand and focus on expansion.The importance of authenticity and just being down to earth and who you are.Learning to be okay with your evolution as a business owner.How she fell into the woo-woo and intuition stuff and coming to terms with it.Her experience as a counselor.How our limiting beliefs keep us safe, when really we need to heal on the soul level first.When we need mindset coaching (hint: always)The power of your unconscious mind and how it holds you back.Practical mindset tips for limiting beliefs.Needing mindset help instead of strategy help and how the word mindset is thrown around.The stories we adopt as our truths.

Jen Mann Ep. 94

June 26, 2017 • 61 MIN

In this episode, we talked about: How she went viral and became an author.Her career as a writer.Being consistent and authentic as the key to going viral.The importance of connecting with fans. Being all in or all out when you are a writer. Some people are going to love you and others will hate you.Elf on the Shelf shenanigans and being Pinterest perfect.Owning your overachievements as a parent.The difference between real-world advice and the advice that you see in parenting books.Parenting pre-teens and how discipline is different.Self-publishing versus traditional publishing.

Christa Graham Ep 93

June 19, 2017 • 25 MIN

Christa Graham Christa is a mom who plans Pinterest-perfect parties for kids.    Things we Love In this episode, we talked about: How she got into children party planning and selling digital packs. Making your children feel celebrated no matter the size of the party. Growing her business to include more and different types of […]

Tonya Rineer Ep 92

June 19, 2017 • 50 MIN

Tonya Rineer Tonya is a Money Mindset Maven who helps female entrepreneurs to uplevel their businesses.      In this episode, we talked about: Spending money in our businesses and the way we often spend more in the beginning because the confidence is not there yet. The value of our expertise. Being connected to your […]

Alison Cardy ep 91

June 14, 2017 • 26 MIN

Alison Cardy Alison Cardy focuses on working moms who want to really make the most out of their time away from home.   In this episode, we talked about: How she started out as a dissatisfied accountant and moved into volunteering in a crisis hotline to coach training. Her team of career coaches and how […]

Alexa and Aubrey ep 90

June 12, 2017 • 43 MIN

Alexa and Aubrey Proudly sponsored by Coping Skills for Kids! Use the code “cape” for $5 off all products   In this episode, we talked about: Being married to a professional rodeo cowboy and relating everyday life to rodeo life. Supporting your friends through miscarriages and stillbirths. How she stumbled upon her business, Today May […]

Tiffany Jenkins #livebravely Ep 89

June 7, 2017 • 48 MIN

Tiffany Jenkins Check out Lovely Little Design Co for branding, logos, and other design needs! Tiffany is an addict, 4.5 years sober who sponsors other women in recovery. In this episode, we talked about: Why she started taking drugs and how her addiction progressed. Her relationship with a police officer while in the deepest parts of […]

Tiffany Jenkins #livebravely Ep 89

June 7, 2017 • 48 MIN

Tiffany Jenkins Check out Lovely Little Design Co for branding, logos, and other design needs! Tiffany is an addict, 4.5 years sober who sponsors other women in recovery. In this episode, we talked about: Why she started taking drugs and how her addiction progressed. Her relationship with a police officer while in the deepest parts of […]

Nicole Hoglund Ep 88

June 5, 2017 • 32 MIN

Nicole Hoglund Nicole is a confidence coach who enjoys podcasting and watching bad reality TV. In this episode, we talked about: Bad reality television. Her story into entrepreneurship after her first miscarriage. The difference between confidence in yourself and in your business. The similarities in struggles between corporate CEOs and small business owners when it comes to confidence. […]

Beth Hendler-Grunt Ep 87

May 31, 2017 • 26 MIN

Beth Hendler-Grunt Beth is a mom to two teenage boys and a career advisor to college students. In this episode, we talked about: How she discovered the need for someone to help recent college graduates to prioritize and sell themselves to get high paying jobs. The way our children don’t listen to our advice because […]

Lindsay McCarthy Ep 86

May 29, 2017 • 35 MIN

Lindsay McCarthy Lindsay is the co-author of The Miracle Morning for Parents and Families. Read Alexa’s blog post – Some Gave All – for Memorial Day and learn about Ashley’s War and the women embedded with the Special Operations Teams in Afghanistan. In this episode, we talked about: How she hiked Mt. Kilimanjaro while pregnant. […]

Erin Kendall Ep 85

May 24, 2017 • 40 MIN

Erin Kendall Erin combined her love of fitness and online community to create a resource optimized for busy moms’ schedules and daily lives. In this episode, we talked about: Being a work at home mom with a crazy schedule. How summer schedules change everything. Mom patience and how it fluctuates. The way FitMomGo is optimized for […]

Diana Collins ep 84

May 22, 2017 • 43 MIN

Diana Collins Diana is a PPD survivor who lost her best friend to suicide from PPD and found her calling to help others with her organization. In this episode, we talked about: Grief and how it shapes your whole life and your relationships. The struggles of family misunderstanding work at home entrepreneurs. Her story and […]

Jeanine Lebsack ep 83

May 17, 2017 • 34 MIN

Jeanine Lebsack Jeanine is a special needs parent who advocates for mental health and autism spectrum disorder. In this episode, we talked about: Raising her sons, one with ADHD and ODD, and the other with autism and a rare genetic disorder called 16PL.2 Deletion Duplication Syndrome. Oppositional Defiant Disorder is a wiring in the brain that makes […]

Mother’s Day Special Ep 82

May 15, 2017 • 12 MIN

Mother’s Day Giveaway!!! Mamas! We are running an amazing giveaway PRIZE PACK this week! It’s so easy to enter – all you have to do is leave a review for us on Itunes this week! And we’ll pull a winner! http://bit.ly/LTCpodcast In our prize pack: A special care package from Today May Suck Bath goodies […]

Shelly Robinson ep 81 #losethecape

May 10, 2017 • 38 MIN

Shelly Robinson Shelly helps moms to create bite-sized and actionable ways to include healthy living into their lives. Mother’s Day Giveaway!!! Mamas! We are running an amazing giveaway PRIZE PACK this week! It’s so easy to enter – all you have to do is leave a review for us on Itunes this week! And we’ll […]

Kelly McCann – #losethecape ep 80

May 8, 2017 • 26 MIN

Kelly McCann Kelly is a mom to two tweenagers, a Life Design Coach and Lifestyle Blogger and a full-time finance professional.   Mother’s Day Giveaway!!! Mamas! We are running an amazing giveaway PRIZE PACK this week! It’s so easy to enter – all you have to do is leave a review for us on Itunes […]

Episode 79 – Jamie Marquez

May 3, 2017 • 38 MIN

Small Business Strategist Jamie Marquez Jamie is focused on the sales side of businesses who can help you talk to a hot lead. Jamie is giving away (2) 1-hour sessions for 1 person and her accountability partner to knock out a plan for 1 goal they are working on! How awesome is that! If you […]

Lose the Cape podcast Ep 78 – Sarah Hartley

May 1, 2017 • 41 MIN

The Big Mother’s Day Giveaway! All you have to do to be entered to win our mega basket of amazing gifts for ONE special mama is head on over to ITunes and leave us a review! That’s it! In our prize pack: A special care package from Today May Suck Bath goodies from Lizzie’s Love […]

#LosetheCape podcast Ep 77 – Alexa and Aubrey Tax Trauma

April 26, 2017 • 37 MIN

Alexa Bigwarfe and Aubrey Mathis This episode we talk about our lessons learned for new business owners post taxes.   In this episode, we talked about: The fear about being audited as an entrepreneur. The need for an end of month reconciliation because of the nightmare of searching for receipts in all accounts. Using as […]

Lose the Cape 75 – Mike Cruse

April 19, 2017 • 45 MIN

Mike Cruse Mike Cruse is a dad blogger and our first dad on Lose the Cape Podcast. Happy 75th episode listeners! You’re going to love this one!   In this episode, we talked about: International Women’s Day and the first Day Without a Woman and why men should be involved. His daily posts in March […]

Lose the Cape 73 – Samantha Muñoz

April 12, 2017 • 30 MIN

Samantha Munoz Sam is a mom, engineer, and author currently living in San Diego while her husband is stationed in Japan. She is the author of the book The Intentional Bookshelf: Parent with Literature and Build Your Unique Child’s Perfect Little Library. In this episode, we talked about: Her background as an engineer and how […]

Lose the Cape 76 – Coral Dunbar

April 11, 2017 • 43 MIN

Coral Dunbar is a Fitness + Wellness Coach for mamas. We talk about #health #fitnessformoms and healthy lifestyle for children. #millenialmom

Lose the Cape 74 – Erin Montgomery

April 6, 2017 • 26 MIN

Erin Montgomery Erin is a social media pro and mom who juggles a busy work schedule with her kids’ crazy extracurricular schedule. In this episode, we talked about: How she juggles so many extracurriculars for her kids with entrepreneurship. Her tips on hiring the right social media manager (and understanding that it takes time to […]

Lose the Cape 70 – Stacy Tuschl

April 3, 2017 • 37 MIN

Stacy Tuschl Stacy is an in-demand speaker and business coach, in addition to her roles as business owner, investor, wife, and mother. In this episode, we talked about: Her journey from a child in an entrepreneurial family to an 18-year-old with her own business. Her 7 figure performing arts business and online business owner. She’s […]

Lose the Cape 69 – La’Tiqua Williams

March 27, 2017 • 19 MIN

La’Tiqua Williams La’Tiqua is a certified hair loss expert and a mom who includes laughter in every aspect of her life. In this episode, we talked about: How she went from internationally traveling and homeschooling mom to full time at home. The process of restoration hair loss. Incorporating homeschool lessons into everyday life. Using chamomile […]

Lose the Cape 72 – Rebecca Gregerson

March 27, 2017 • 39 MIN

Rebecca Gregerson Rebecca is a mother and app developer who noticed something missing in parents’ lives. In this episode, we talked about: What My Proxy Fox does and how it helps you manage your home. How she came up with the name My Proxy Fox. What Rebecca hopes her children will learn from having an […]

Lose the Cape 68 – Carrie Rose

March 22, 2017 • 40 MIN

Carrie Rose Carrie is one of Huffington Posts’ Must Follow Women Entrepreneurs in 2017 and focuses on teaching entrepreneurs.     In this episode, we talked about: How a traumatic event in her childhood and an amazing teacher shaped her future. How she uses scientific research on how we learn in her client’s course creation. […]

Lose the Cape 67- Kristine Bennett

March 20, 2017 • 30 MIN

Kristine Bennett Kristine began her entrepreneur journey with a pet sitting business but moved into the online sphere to fit her children’s busy lifestyle.   In this episode, we talked about: Moving from a physical home based business into the online sphere. The schedule of a work at home mom and fitting in time for […]

Lose the Cape 71 – Bree Noble

March 15, 2017 • 33 MIN

Bree Noble Bree is an accountant turned musician who left her corporate job to pursue music – again – and coach other musicians about the business aspect. In this episode, we talked about: Why she quit her corporate job and how it changed their lifestyle. Touring with her 2-year old and doing music for women’s […]

Lose the Cape 66 – Jessica Rhodes

March 12, 2017 • 44 MIN

Jessica Rhodes Jessica Rhodes found herself knowledgeable in podcasting almost by accident, but now owns her own company that books guests onto podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Carrie Sharpe of He Says, She Says. Carrie is a communication expert, speaker and mom of 5 who homeschools alongside running a business with her husband at home. Carrie believes […]

Lose the Cape 65 – Roxanne Ferber

March 12, 2017 • 33 MIN

Roxanne Ferber Roxanne is a mom who believes there are no perfect moms, just perfect moments that she takes advantage of with her twin daughters.    This episode is sponsored by Carrie Sharpe of He Says, She Says. Carrie is a communication expert, speaker and mom of 5 who homeschools alongside running a business with her husband […]

Lose the Cape 64 – Jessica Rasdall

March 8, 2017 • 53 MIN

Jessica Rasdall Jessica is a business owner by passion and a motivational speaker by accident. Her story will make you think hard about consequences and how to overcome painful and heart breaking experiences in your life.  This episode is sponsored by Carrie Sharpe of He Says, She Says. Carrie is a communication expert, speaker and mom of […]

Lose the Cape 63 – Sarah Li Cain

March 6, 2017 • 31 MIN

Sarah Li Cain Sarah is a writer and storyteller focusing on finance and money mindset.   This episode is sponsored by Carrie Sharpe of He Says, She Says. Carrie is a communication expert, speaker and mom of 5 who homeschools alongside running a business with her husband at home. Carrie believes that the foundation of every great relationship […]

Lose the Cape 62 – Robin Kegerise

February 22, 2017 • 39 MIN

Robin Kegerise Robin is a coach for moms who wants other moms to know that they don’t have to carry mom guilt.   This episode is sponsored by Write.Publish.Sell! Do you want to write a book, but don’t know where to start? How about if you could get your first step done – and write your […]

Lose the Cape 61 – Carrie Sharpe

February 20, 2017 • 42 MIN

Carrie Sharpe Carrie is a communication expert, speaker and mom of 5 who homeschools alongside running a business with her husband at home. This episode is sponsored by Write.Publish.Sell! Do you want to write a book, but don’t know where to start? How about if you could get your first step done – and write your […]

Lose the Cape 60 – How to not be an icky salesperson

February 20, 2017 • 25 MIN

Alexa Bigwarfe and Aubrey Mathis This episode we talk about the right way to sell your products and packages without coming across as sleazy.   This episode is sponsored by Write.Publish.Sell! Do you want to write a book, but don’t know where to start? How about if you could get your first step done – and […]

Lose the Cape 058 – Tara Bosler

February 15, 2017 • 41 MIN

Tara Bosler Tara is a single mom and a copywriter for busy mompreneurs who just took the plunge from full-time career to freelancing. This episode is sponsored by Arianna Taboada! Ariana has donated: One Maternity Leave Planning Package (includes a 90-minute session and 45 min follow up) from Arianna Taboada, Maternity Leave Consultant, Retail Value: […]

Lose the Cape 059 – Giselle Shardlow

February 13, 2017 • 22 MIN

Giselle Shardlow Giselle is an author of yoga books for children who uses her experience as a teacher, yogi and mother. This episode is sponsored by Write.Publish.Sell! Do you want to write a book, but don’t know where to start? How about if you could get your first step done – and write your outline in […]

Lose the Cape 056 – Arianna Taboada

February 8, 2017 • 35 MIN

Arianna Taboada Arianna is a maternal health consultant with a degree in social work. She lives in Mexico with her family. This episode is sponsored by Arianna Taboada! Ariana has donated: One Maternity Leave Planning Package (includes a 90-minute session and 45 min follow up) from Arianna Taboada, Maternity Leave Consultant, Retail Value: $350 To […]

Lose the Cape 057 – Entrice Rowe

February 7, 2017 • 41 MIN

Entrice Rowe Entrice is a life coach and mother of four focusing on identity for mothers. This episode is sponsored by Write.Publish.Sell! Do you want to write a book, but don’t know where to start? How about if you could get your first step done – and write your outline in one hour? Plus get valuable […]

Lose the Cape 055- Trish Russell

February 6, 2017 • 31 MIN

Trish Russell Trish Russell is an Implementation Expert for women ready to discover clarity & focus in their wants, needs and desires. This episode is sponsored by the Boss Mom Academy! If you’re looking for great business coaching, Dana Malstaff is the answer!   In this episode, we talked about: Our military connection (both Alexa […]

Lose the Cape 054 – Sinead Dunne

January 31, 2017 • 32 MIN

Sinead Dunne Sinead is an Irish mom of five, living in the UK educating women on how to have a successful business and family life. This episode is sponsored by the Boss Mom Academy! If you’re looking for great business coaching, Dana Malstaff is the answer! We laughed so hard in this episode. You are […]

Lose the Cape 053 – Aubrey Mathis

January 30, 2017 • 42 MIN

Aubrey Mathis   Aubrey is Audrey Hepburn stuck in a John Wayne movie as a wife to a professional rodeo cowboy and mom to their two cowgirls. This episode is sponsored by the Boss Mom Academy! If you’re looking for great business coaching, Dana Malstaff is the answer! In this episode, we talked about: Being […]

Lose the Cape 052 – Esther Inman

January 25, 2017 • 47 MIN

Esther Inman Esther is a military wife who runs a virtual assistant training program focused on military wives. This episode is sponsored by the Boss Mom Academy! If you’re looking for great business coaching, Dana Malstaff is the answer! In this episode, we talked about: Life as a military wife working from home. Becoming a […]

Lose the Cape 051 – Judy Olbrych

January 23, 2017 • 33 MIN

Judy Olbrych This episode is sponsored by Eating Clean, Cooking Dirty – it’s not too late to join the free whole30 challenge OR just sign up for her 2 week trial for meal plans and tips. Don’t forget to enter our giveaway below! Judy is a direct response copywriter married to a professional musician. In […]

Lose The Cape 050 – Giveaway

January 18, 2017 • 13 MIN

It’s our 50th episode!   This episode is sponsored by Eating Clean, Cooking Dirty – it’s not too late to join the free whole30 challenge OR just sign up for her 2 week trial for meal plans and tips. In this episode, we talked about: What’s happened so far The importance of being real Changes […]

Lose the Cape 049 – Tracy Babler

January 16, 2017 • 49 MIN

Tracy Tracy is a mom who blogs about children’s literature and co-hosts a children’s podcast with her two daughters. This episode is sponsored by Eating Clean, Cooking Dirty – it’s not too late to join the free whole30 challenge OR just sign up for her 2 week trial for meal plans and tips. In this […]

Lose the Cape 048 – Allie Casazza

January 10, 2017 • 33 MIN

Allie Casazza Allie is a minimalist and intentional mother who was tired of spending more time maintaining her house than spending valuable time with her children. In this episode, we talked about: How to get out of survival mode as a parent. How to find a way around spending all of your time maintaining your […]

Lose the Cape 047 – Rachel Bowman

January 3, 2017 • 28 MIN

Rachel Bowman Rachel is a blogger and full-time working mom to two girls. In this episode, we talked about: Working full-time and running a blog on maximizing time as a mom How to get more time and energy Abolishing the habit of saying “I’ll Do it Later” Retraining yourself to streamline home maintenance Minimalizing the […]

Lose the Cape 046 – Heather Criswell

January 2, 2017 • 44 MIN

Let the giggles ensue… I had an “interesting” time putting this one together. ?? Heather Criswell Heather loves kids and helping others. In this episode, we talked about: Reconnecting with what’s best for you through listening to yourself. How to connect with your heart. Raising kids that know they are enough. Heather’s books. Channeling energy […]

Lose the Cape 044 – Lisa Chin

December 20, 2016 • 35 MIN

Lisa Lisa is a mom, blogger, and a full-time operations consultant. In this episode, we talked about: Lisa’s history of how she’s gotten to the point she’s at with her blog and business woman. Finding her identity. Living an inspired life and how that manifests in everyday living. Her definition of being a holistic mama. […]

Lose the Cape 045 – Lisa Nolan and Carolyn Wilhelm

December 11, 2016 • 22 MIN

Lisa Nolan and Carolyn Wilhelm Lisa is a mom, writer, and blogger. Carolyn is mom and grandmother as well as a lover of Montessori and education. In this episode, we talked about: Writing the book Mom for the Holidays. The behind the scenes to writing a book and publishing. Time management over the holidays. Being a […]

Lose the Cape 043 – Miki Sturges

November 19, 2016 • 28 MIN

Miki Sturges Miki is the mom of three boys, wife and a business coach. In this episode, we talked about: Miki’s start in direct sales. Her past as a mom and business owner. Having an unsupportive husband. How she juggles the busy times of motherhood. The history behind The Mamapreneurs Club. Miki’s aspects of running […]

Lose the Cape 042 – Suzanne Brown

November 11, 2016 • 41 MIN

Suzanne Brown Suzanne Brown is business and strategic marketing consultant and a mom of two boys.   In this episode, we talked about: Suzanne’s the mom of 5 year old and 3.5 year old boys. She balances motherhood, writing a book and she works as a consultant. Her story of being a premie mom and how […]

Lose the Cape 041 – Liz Thompson

November 5, 2016 • 29 MIN

Liz Thompson Liz Thompson a mom of a mixed family of five and an editor. In this episode, we talked about: Her marriage and blended family of five. What the marriage transition meant for working in corporate. Raising teenagers. How Liz decided to start a business in the midst of life transition. Liz’s editing business […]

Lose The Cape 40 – Samantha Rodgers

November 4, 2016 • 43 MIN

Samantha Rodgers Samantha Rodgers is a mom of one daughter and a foodie who loves sharing her food journey. In this episode, we talked about: Samantha’s story of how food has affected her life. The Paleo diet and the life change that happened with that transition. What happened to eating a healthy diet when Samantha […]

Lose The Cape 039 – Mariana Ruiz

November 3, 2016 • 29 MIN

Mariana Ruiz Mariana is the mom of two, a business coach for moms and has been featured in multiple publications!   In this episode, we talked about: Being a work at home mom. She launched her baby at the same time as her daughter was born. Having a NICU baby. Mariana thinks of marketing her […]

Lose The Cape 038 – Marissa Lawton

October 27, 2016 • 38 MIN

Marissa Lawton Marissa Lawton is a mom of one darling girl and a productivity coach for moms.   Sponsored by Write|Publish|Sell – Write Your Book in 90 Days! Cart closes on 1 November 2016.  In this episode, we talked about: How Marissa came to own her business. Being a military spouse. What a productivity coach […]

Lose the Cape 037 – Jeri Dye Lynch & Conor Lynch Foundation

October 18, 2016 • 14 MIN

Jeri Dye Lynch Jeri Dye Lynch is a mother, distracted driver advocate and President of the Conor Lynch Foundation. In this episode, we talked about: The Conor Lynch Foundation and the death of her son Conor by a distracted teen driver. The fact that 11-15 kids/teens are killed daily by Distracted Driving The efforts of […]

Ep 036 – Kelsey Van Kirk – The Home Loving Wife

October 9, 2016 • 37 MIN

Kelsey Van Kirk Kelsey Van Kirk is the mother of four princesses who is passionate about living life purposefully. In this episode, we talked about: Kelsey’s family and babies. How Kelsey has developed her Home Loving Wife blog. The passion that Kelsey puts into her blog and living life on purpose. Ways to approach running […]

Lose The Cape 035 – Janine Esbrand

October 5, 2016 • 36 MIN

Janine Esbrand   Interested in supporting our Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Activities? Visit HERE when you’re done with Janine’s interview! Janine Esbrand is a corporate lawyer, life transition coach, and mom to a cute one year old boy. She is passionate about helping corporate women get more from life. In this episode, we talked […]

Lose The Cape 034 – Tanuja Dabir

October 4, 2016 • 27 MIN

Tanuja Dabir Tanuja Dabir is a holistic nutritionist, and mother of an always hungry teenage boy who based in Vancouver, British Columbia. In this episode, we talked about: Tanuja turned studying for personal reasons into a new career in holistic nutrition. Her goals in helping others see nutrition as easy and possible for busy moms. Feeding […]

Lose the Cape Podcast 032: Sarah Swofford

September 19, 2016 • 37 MIN

So I’m bringing back one of our original episodes because it didn’t get NEAR the attention that it should have the first time around. This episode with Sarah Swofford  is one you don’t want to miss! Disclosure – there are affiliate links in this post. While your price will not change, if you purchase through […]

Lose The Cape 033 – Beth Jessop

September 19, 2016 • 37 MIN

Our special guest today on Episode 33 is Beth Jessop.   Beth Jessop is a wellness warrior, wife and mother. In this episode we cover: Beth is a mom of two kids. She and her husband had decided she’d be a stay at home mom who felt like she wanted to have more in terms of […]

Lose The Cape 031 – Celeste Coffman

September 12, 2016 • 45 MIN

Celeste Coffman   Celeste Coffman is a licensed professional counselor who has a heart for women.  In this episode, we talked about: How Celeste has a passion for women and loves working with women who have similar situations and stages of life. Working from home vs working at an office as a working mom. Celeste’s […]

Lose the Cape 029: Nicole Cooley

August 29, 2016 • 31 MIN

Nicole Cooley Nicole Cooley is a personal finance, money coach who helps others build the life they want. In this episode, we talked about: Nicole started working on her business as a side business and didn’t quit her corporate job until she had her son. How to cut back in a budget. Sometimes saving money and […]

Lose the Cape 028: Kim Sutton

August 22, 2016 • 36 MIN

Kim Sutton This episode was a lot of fun to record. From having difficulties with adding our poor guest co-host, Bev Feldman, to Kim’s husband showing up in the video (check out our video below if you’d rather watch), we had a lot of laughs and shared a ton of information. Kim Sutton is a […]

Lose The Cape 030: Richa Jain

August 15, 2016 • 29 MIN

Richa Jain Richa Jain is a business strategist, a self-proclaimed techie and loves to help mom entrepreneurs. In this episode, we talked about: How Richa decided to move out of the corporate world. Being financially independent was important for her in her transition to entrepreneurship and in her personal life. Her light bulb moment into working […]

Lose the Cape Podcast 026: Sarah Hosseini

August 1, 2016 • 43 MIN

Sarah Hosseini   Sarah Hosseini is a writer and mother who sometimes shares the hilarious and uncomfortable truth. In this episode, we talked about: Sarah’s mom life. How Sarah started writing and how she had a career in writing before becoming a mom. Writing and working with kids. Sarah’s strategy in selling her writing and […]

Lose the Cape Podcast 025 – Carrie Greene

July 25, 2016 • 43 MIN

Our special guest today on Episode 25 is Carrie Greene. Carrie Greene is a speaker, author and business coach as well as a mom of three. In this episode we cover: Carrie’s experience on September 11, 2001. How she watched the airplanes fly into the World Trade Center and how that experience impacted her life. She […]

Lose the Cape Podcast 024: Jamie Slutzky

July 18, 2016 • 33 MIN

Jamie Slutzky Jamie Slutzky is a WordPress website developer, consultant and strategist, and busy mom. In this episode, we talked about: Jamie’s kids and family life. How being an entrepreneur works with her busy mom life. Her entrepreneur journey and how she was passionate about staying at home with her daughter. Finding time to work […]

Lose the Cape Podcast 023: Katie Jay

July 11, 2016 • 34 MIN

Katie Jay   Katie Jay is a blogger and full time working mother to one son. Here’s a link to a landing page Katie created for LTC listeners to get their free gift, “Save Two Hours this weekend by Automating your Grocery List” In this episode, we talked about: Katie’s systems and coaching practices. Meal planning […]

Lose the Cape Podcast 022: Gillian Perkins

June 29, 2016 • 28 MIN

Gillian Perkins Gillian Perkins is a mom, author of the book Sorted, an organizational coach and music teacher. In this episode, we talked about: Gillian lives in Oregon with her husband, her two year old and has a baby boy on the way. She owns Northwest School of Music, which she started nine years ago. Sorted […]

Lose the Cape Podcast 021: Yvonne Marcus

June 20, 2016 • 34 MIN

Yvonne Marcus Yvonne Marcus is a mom blogger, podcaster and coach for moms. In this episode, we talked about: Finding mom friends: Yvonne things that finding mom friends is worse than dating. Why Yvonne started blogging:   She had an Etsy store where she sold crocheted rags and mug hugs. Her blog originated to support that […]

Lose the Cape Podcast 020 – Kaly Sullivan

May 16, 2016 • 36 MIN

Our special guest today on Episode 20 is Kaly Sullivan Who is Kaly? When Kaly doesn’t have her nose in a book, she wrangles and referees two elementary age boys and blogs at KalySullivan.com about her often humorous efforts to lead a mindful, connected life. Her writing has been featured on sites such as Mamalode, […]

Lose the Cape Podcast 019: Melinda Martin

May 6, 2016 • 31 MIN

Episode 19: An Interview with Graphic Designer/Preacher’s Wife/Mama: Melinda Martin About Melinda Melinda is a native Texan, a pastor’s wife, a crafter, and a lover of life! This business was born out of her passion for helping others.  And it’s a great creative outlet. Along the way, she fell in love with designing digital art for her Etsy […]

Lose the Cape podcast episode 018: 6 Morning Activities to Increase Productivity

March 25, 2016 • 24 MIN

6 Morning Activities to Increase Productivity: Episode 18 If you enjoyed this podcast, stay tuned – we will be launching our mini ebook and webinar on this topic – Activities for Moms to Increase Productivity – very soon! Consider signing up for our mailing list below to ensure you don’t miss out! Do you know […]

Lose the Cape podcast 017: International Women’s Day 2016

March 8, 2016 • 13 MIN

For Episode 17 I’m talking about the importance of recognizing International Women’s Day 2016! For today’s show-notes, I encourage you to read the full post I wrote about #IWD2016, Sometimes We Need to Be Superwoman.   Do you know a mom you’d love to hear from on our podcast for moms? We cover all topics […]

Lose the Cape podcast 015: Interview with Mom & Author Jennifer Iacovelli

February 16, 2016 • 20 MIN

Today we share our interview with mom, blogger, author, and philanthropist, Jennifer Iacovelli. Jennifer is one of my role models. She is one of the first bloggers I ever connected with, and I’m glad that we have become real friends over the last few years. And she’s just awesome. Not only is she incredible at […]

Lose the Cape podcast 014: What is the Lose the Cape mission?

February 8, 2016 • 15 MIN

Today it’s just me, talking about our mission at Lose the Cape! and our mantra. In the podcast, I mention another podcast I like – Boss-Mom with Dana Malstaff and how I like to listen to podcasts when I’m doing things – like riding my bike! I reference a portion of our introduction to the book, […]

Harmony Hobbs shares her day

January 30, 2016 • 33 MIN

Did you catch one of our favorite Mom Bloggers, Harmony Hobbs, when she was on the podcast? Harmony is a full-time mother of three who navigates the waters of motherhood without any grace or finesse whatsoever. She began her blog Modern Mommy Madness as a sort of coping mechanism, and has continued to self-medicate by […]

Interview with The Science of Parenthood book authors #boogiewipestour Ep. 13

December 17, 2015 • 33 MIN

I am SOOOOO excited to share this podcast with you all! Today’s interview is with the Science of Parenthood book authors Jessica and Norine, who are currently on the #boogiewipestour. This is SUCH an exciting event for two main reasons: 1 – because they are awesome moms with a really fun website, who have taken their creativity […]

Lose the Cape Podcast 012: Sally Kuzemchak

May 27, 2015 • 28 MIN

  You ready for some REAL MOM Nutrition talk? Today’s podcast is really packed full of useful information on the topic of healthy eating and nutrition for kids. I interviewed Sally Kuzemchak – a registered dietician and mother of 2 and blogger at Real Mom Nutrition. She is a real pleasure to interview, and provides […]

Harmony Hobbs {TJNETID Ep. 10)

March 25, 2015 • 33 MIN

Today on our podcast for moms, we are pleased to welcome blogger Harmony Hobbs to the Podcast! Harmony is funny and so easy to adore. Harmony is a full-time mother of three who navigates the waters of motherhood without any grace or finesse whatsoever. She began her blog Modern Mommy Madness as a sort of […]

There’s Just NOT Enough Time in the Day {Ep. 5}

August 25, 2014 • 39 MIN

Talking to Coach LizzyMc about some Mommy Energy!

There’s Just Not Enough Time in the Day {Ep. 4}

August 6, 2014 • 33 MIN

Welcome to Episode 4! Holla! Today I’m delighted to feature Janine Huldie, wife, mother, blogger, entrepreneur! Janine and I had a blast making this recording, as we both tried to dodge and hide from our children while we made this recording. So excuse any unexpected interruptions. That’s just life as a mom, right? Enjoy!

There’s Just Not Enough Time in the Day {Ep. 3}

July 17, 2014 • 19 MIN

    We are really excited to introduce you to Stacey M – mother of SEVEN! Yes, All her own! Stacey is also a podcaster at her website HaPPPPy Mom and she likes to talk a lot about this topic of balance and time as well! We’ll be telling you more about Stacey in our […]

There’s Just Not Enough Time in the Day Ep. 2

July 8, 2014 • 18 MIN

Chatting with Bev from Linkouture about how she manages her busy day!

There’s Just Not Enough Time in the Day! Ep. 1

June 9, 2014 • 17 MIN

Kerry R gives us insight into her daily juggle and some tips on how she survives her daily routine!