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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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Connect with the community (online, text) and family: set up a time to call grandparents and family. Set up group chats with friends.
- 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
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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 Katie Arnold, marathon runner, mother, and writer. She wrote the book Running Home: A Memoir. Katie created and launched the popular Raising Rippers column, about bringing up adventurous kids, which appears monthly on Outside Online and has grown to become one of the site’s most popular blogs.
On the show we talk about:
– How Running helped Katie cope with Grief.
– How Katie integrates being a mom, a runner and a writer
and
-How to embrace all the different roles in your life
All the information shared today can be found at the show notes at wellwomanlife.com/193show
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
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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.
Hello gorgeous Well Women, on the show this week I talk to Dr. Janis Gonzales, a mother, author, pediatrician, and public health physician with expertise in health policy and administration. Janis currently works as the Maternal Child Health Director in the New Mexico Department of Health and her interests include children with special healthcare needs, prevention of adverse childhood events, and advocating for health equity.
She just released her book, Lessons from a Gentle Life, about the loss of her daughter.
On the show you’ll learn:
– Using your passion to inspire others.
– The Importance of Bringing the Personal into the Professional.
– and how grief taught her some of the most important lessons.
All the information shared today can be found at the show notes at wellwomanlife.com/189show
You can also continue the conversation in the Well Woman Life community group at wellwomanlife.com/facebook
Also, if you’re interested, I’m hosting a Masterclass tomorrow morning on 3 Steps to Go From Burnout to Bliss. You can sign up at https://wellwomanlife.com/webinarwithgiovanna/
The Well Woman Show is thankful for support from Natural Awakenings Magazine in New Mexico and High Desert Yoga in Albuquerque.
Hello Well Women!
Feeling excited and ready to nail your goals in 2020…..but worried you don’t have the time and energy to actually follow through?
Or perhaps not feeling super confident about which goals to tackle first, or how to maximize your limited time? I get it.
One of the questions I get asked almost daily by busy women who are juggling career and family is “How do I get it all done??”
Well, gorgeous, the very FIRST step to getting it all done is having a morning routine that WORKS for you, that will set you up with energy and focus for the day.
That’s what we’re discussing today!
If this episode was interesting, then feel free to join the FREE 5-Day Challenge that will teach you exactly how to create your morning routine.
One that will Get You Into the Groove like Madonna in the 80’s, and give you the CLARITY you need to tackle your goals.
We start January 19th and You can grab your spot at /wellwomanlife.com/morningroutine/
All the information shared today can be found at the show notes at wellwomanlife.com/188show
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 Anna Vocino is a voice over talent and standup comic who also happens to be a Celiac who writes cookbooks and co-hosts the “Fitness Confidential” podcast with Vinnie Tortorich.
On the show you’ll learn:
– How doing many things can be a part of your brand.
– Why delegating is so important for busy women.
-.Steps you can take to avoid burnout.
If you’d like to check out the book she recommended, you can do that:
Why We Sleep by Matthew Walker https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06ZZ1YGJ5/
All the information shared today can be found at the show notes at wellwomanlife.com/187show
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 & Happy New Year Gorgeous Well Women!
On the show this week we’ll cover three ways to get started with the ONLY resolution you need this year, that don’t require gym memberships, diet plans or anything else you have to buy. We are going to discuss how to:
1. Reflect and Release
2. Build Your Power
3. Be Seen and Heard
All the information shared today can be found at the show notes at wellwomanlife.com/186show
You can also continue the conversation in the Well Woman Life community group at wellwomanlife.com/facebook
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’m sharing my recommendations for five great gifts for yourself or another Well Woman in your life.
Five Last Minute Gifts
If you want to check out the images, you can head to wellwomanlife.com/giftguide to see a full blog with pictures!
1. Dissent Collar Hook and Hoop Earrings $21.95
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has a special collar she wears on days when she dissents from decisions being handed down by the Supreme Court. Justice Ginsburg wore her “dissent collar” on November 9, 2016.
These hook and hoop earrings are the perfect way to wear your own dissent collar proudly, every day!
50% of profits from the sales of these earrings are split between three organizations:
The Bronx Freedom Fund
International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP)
Center for Reproductive Rights
Get your favorite feminist’s face on your socks! (or your dog’s face?)
US Print & Digital Subscription: 1 Year (4 issues) ($24.95 + $5.00 shipping & handling)
You save 20% !
Founded in 1993, the BUST brand is the groundbreaking, original women’s lifestyle magazine and website that is unique in its ability to connect with bright, cutting-edge, influential young women. With an attitude that is fierce, funny, and proud to be female, BUST addresses a refreshing variety of young women’s interests, including celebrity interviews, music, fashion, art, crafting, sex, and news. Hip, humorous, and honest, BUST is a cheeky celebration of all things female and a trusted authority on up-and-coming trends among discerning, educated, and culturally aware women.
BUST is published 4 times a year by Debbie Stoller and Laurie Henzel
These Well Woman t’s are the perfect gift for the awesome women in your life. Showcase your commitment to your inner journey and make a public statement that you are prioritizing YOU. You don’t have to burnout to be successful – you can start living your Well Woman Life™ with this super comfy t-shirt!
20% of merch sales goes to Crossroads for Women, a non-profit org supporting women emerging from incarceration to live safe, healthy and fulfilling lives.
5. 99 Problems Coffee Mug $17.99
Show off your support for diversity and representation with this funny political design featuring the text “I’ve Got 99 Problems And White Heteronormative Patriarchy Is Basically All Of Them” to celebrate minorities and our melting pot of culture! Perfect for feminists, LGBT pride, minority rights, social justice, liberals, protests and smashing the patriarchy!
Hopefully you find something perfect for one of the people still on your gift list!
All the information shared today can be found at the show notes at wellwomanlife.com/185show
You can also continue the conversation in the Well Woman Life community group at wellwomanlife.com/facebook
The Well Woman Show is thankful for support from Natural Awakenings Magazine in New Mexico and High Desert Yoga in Albuquerque.
