Posts by Giovanna Rossi

On the Well Woman Show this month, I talk about how working from home with kids magnifies the inequities in our systems and families and I share 6 tips for making this all work for the next few weeks.

“It is true that a crisis, and in this case, a global health pandemic, shows us our truth. It shines a spotlight on the weaknesses in our systems, shows us who our leaders really are, and magnifies the inequities in our personal relationships.”

With these systems issues in mind, here are a few practical tips for making this all work for the next few weeks:

1. Start your day with a routine: whether that is exercise, meditation, reading or journaling, find what works for you to maintain a sense of feeling grounded. Then, extend that to the kids. Have a routine for them in the morning to include breakfast, chores, and reading or free time. Flexibility is key.
2. Redefine productivity: You may need to lower your expectations because you will not be as productive as you are used to because of the added stress and having the kids at home.
3. Nourish yourself and your kids: eat what make your body feels good, move your body or even work up a sweat by walking in nature, and carve out some time every day to do something you love, like curling up with a book and a cup of tea or take a hot bath and get enough sleep. For the kids, this is their free time to choose what they love.
4. Delegate: if you’re a pro at this, then, by all means, pull out your best delegation strategies. If you’re newer and have trouble setting boundaries or delegating, then now is the time to start.
5. Connect with the community (online, text) and family: set up a time to call grandparents and family. Set up group chats with friends.
6. Be of service: whether in your work or in your community, how can you serve others? Journal about this and then do one thing. Ask the kids how they can help their neighbors or family members.

All the information shared today can be found at the show notes at wellwomanlife.com/194show

You can also continue the conversation in the Well Woman Life community group at wellwomanlife.com/facebook

The Well Woman Show is thankful for the support from Natural Awakenings Magazine in New Mexico and High Desert Yoga in Albuquerque.

Hello Well Women!

Today is a Just Giovanna where we break down 4 different steps to help you free up time to tackle your goals.

All the information shared today can be found at the show notes at wellwomanlife.com/192show

You can also continue the conversation in the Well Woman Life community group at wellwomanlife.com/facebook

The Well Woman Show is thankful for the support from Natural Awakenings Magazine in New Mexico and High Desert Yoga in Albuquerque.

Hello gorgeous Well Women, on the show this week I talk to Ana Consuelo Matiella. She is a storyteller and bilingual and bicultural health communications and social marketing expert. She is co-founder and content director of De Las Mías, a bilingual healthy lifestyle platform, and community for Latinas.

On the show you’ll learn:

– Using empathy in developing health messaging

– Engaging in culturally appropriate social marketing

– How to use food positive and body-positive messaging

All the information shared today can be found at the show notes at wellwomanlife.com/191show

Ana recommended the book Gossip by Miriam Sagan

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The Well Woman Show is thankful for support from Natural Awakenings Magazine in New Mexico and High Desert Yoga in Albuquerque.

Hello gorgeous Well Women, on the show this week I talk to JoAnne Mitchell, a highly dedicated educator who deeply believes in people and is committed to creating equity through education. She focuses on leading her staff to provide life-changing opportunities to traditionally under-served student populations. JoAnn has 25 years of experience across the country as a classroom teacher, school psychologist, and building and district level administrator. JoAnn has now relocated to Albuquerque with the desire to provide New Mexico students with an exemplary option for their education, specifically targeting first-generation students; a passion area for Ms. Mitchell as she was a first-generation high school and college graduate herself.

On the show you’ll learn:

– The struggles of being a first-generation student

– Why education opportunities can be life-changing for students.

– Why schools need to help the whole child, not just their education.

All the information shared today can be found at the show notes at wellwomanlife.com/190show

You can also continue the conversation in the Well Woman Life community group at wellwomanlife.com/facebook

The Well Woman Show is thankful for the support from Natural Awakenings Magazine in New Mexico and High Desert Yoga in Albuquerque.