Spiritual Wellness is being connected to something greater than yourself. It’s having a set of values, principles, morals and beliefs that provide a sense of purpose & meaning to life. Focusing on your spiritual wellness increases your feelings of inner peace and hope. Resources ⁠⁠⁠Self Care Routine Guide⁠⁠ Click here to shop my journals and determine which one fits your needs. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brittany-elliott0/support

Tamara Houston is an experienced Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of service. She founded Renewal Life Counseling, LLC, which serves clients in SC, NC, and FL. Tamara is committed to assisting clients to overcome relational trauma, grief and loss, and anxiety. Tamara has co-authored a leadership anthology and created a resource brand that provides education, virtual services, and printed materials to aid those working through their grief journey. Tamara has a wealth of experience facilitating wellness events, clinical training, and critical incident debriefings. Tamara also offers clinical supervision, EMDR consultation, and mentorship to help practitioners enhance their clinical skills. Tamara is deeply passionate about her chosen career path, but her love for her family surpasses everything else. She is a loving wife and a mother of three children, aged between 9 and 24 years old. She has experienced the ups and downs of raising children as a single parent and as a married one. Tamara finds her greatest joy in spending time with her family, traveling, cooking, and working out. Learn more about Tamara at renewallifecounseling.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brittany-elliott0/support

Physical Wellness promotes proper care of our bodies for optimal health and functioning. It consists of recognizing the need for physical activity, healthy foods and sleep as well as preventing illness & injury or managing chronic health conditions. In this episode, you will learn a few physical wellness activities you can include in your self care routine. Resources ⁠⁠Self Care Routine Guide⁠⁠ Click here if to listen to Jessica Johnson's story. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brittany-elliott0/support

Our guest today is Jessica Johnson. Jessica Johnson is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach who works with parents to help them reduce the stress and overwhelm in their lives.  Her personal experience of adopting and raising a sibling group of three children has taught her the importance of regular stress management practices and given her a deeper understanding of how a parent’s childhood experiences can shape their most intimate relationships later in life.  She believes that through awareness and intention we can create the life we want and stop repeating the patterns of the past.  Her journey to overcome a stress related health condition has given her a deeper understanding of the mind-body connection and taught her the importance of eating a whole foods diet. Jessica is passionate about helping her clients regain their energy and feel good so they can live a full and happy life. Learn more about Jessica at www.rootandrevivewellness.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brittany-elliott0/support

Social wellness is the ability to create, maintain, and promote good relationships with other people. Social wellness is maintaining optimal social roles and relationships with other people that encourage connections, support mutual benefits, and decrease harm to others. In this episode, you will learn self care activities that impact your social wellness. Resources ⭐⁠Self Care Routine Guide⁠ 💜⁠Learn About Reconnect! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brittany-elliott0/support

Shifting your Mindset toward Empowerment happens in 3 stages - Build, Nurture and Grow. In this episode I will define each stage and give you 9 affirmations to help support your empowered mindset. The 9 EMPOWERED affirmations: Everything I want and dream of is attainable.My time is currency.People will judge me regardless, so I'll do what's best for me.Over time, my consistency will lead me to success.Worrying will not change my circumstances. Action will.Everyday is an opportunity to grow, adapt, and evolve.Regrets are a part of life. I will not fall victim to my regrets. I will overcome them.Even when I feel lost, broken and weak, I am capable of greatness.During times of uncertainty, I will remember that I can choose more, redirect and shift my focus. I am not stuck. Resources Overall Wellness Quiz - backtoyouin5.com/wellness-quiz Reconnect! The Mother's Guide to Reconnection - backtoyouin5.com/reconnect --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brittany-elliott0/support

As we enter the final quarter of the year, take time to reflect on how far you've come and how you would like to feel as you close out the year. In this episode, you will learn how to gain clarity about your intentions for the last quarter of the year, and how to set achievable goals. Resources: 💎Balancing Burnout - Free Workshop 💜⁠Learn About Reconnect! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brittany-elliott0/support

In this episode, you will learn a simple/basic routine to help you get started on your self care journey today. I help mothers take an overall wellness approach to their self care routines, which means I help you focus on your social wellness, physical wellness, spiritual wellness, emotional wellness and intellectual wellness. Each of the activities in this routine makes an impact to 2 or more wellness points. Day 1: Write yourself an appreciation letter (Emotional Wellness, Intellectual Wellness) Day 2: Take a walk outside (Physical Wellness, Spiritual Wellness, Emotional Wellness) Day 3: Read a chapter of a book or read for 5 minutes (Emotional Wellness, Intellectual Wellness) Day 4: Intentional silence for at least 5 minutes (Spiritual Wellness, Emotional Wellness, Intellectual Wellness) Day 5: Date night: 1 on 1 time with your spouse/partner, friend or child (Social Wellness, Emotional Wellness, Intellectual Wellness) Day 6: Listen to music (Spiritual Wellness, Emotional Wellness) Day 7: Unplug - put your phone away at 6pm and be present with your family. (Social Wellness, Spiritual Wellness, Emotional Wellness, Intellectual Wellness) Resources ⭐Self Care Routine Guide 💎Overall Wellness Episode 💜Learn About Reconnect! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brittany-elliott0/support

Being overstimulated or touched out is a common sensation experienced by mothers. Scientifically speaking - sensory overload is when your five senses take in more information than your brain can process. This causes your brain to enter fight flight or freeze mode.  This can make you extremely irritable, restless, and can cause you to shut down or completely disengage from conversations or tasks. In this episode, you'll learn strategies to manage sensory overload. Resources Learn More about The Mother's Guide to Reconnection - ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.backtoyouin5.com/program⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on Instagram for daily self care tips - https://www.instagram.com/backtoyouin5/ (⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brittany-elliott0/support

Self Care doesn’t necessarily mean doing things by yourself. Social Wellness is a core part of an overall wellness approach to self care. How you create and maintain relationships is important, so activities that allow you to connect with others should be part of your self care routine. Alone time is also important. Intentional solitude when you can reflect on your growth, reconnect with yourself and renew your outlook on life. Too often, we, as mothers, fill that time with things to avoid the stillness or because we do not value the stillness over the rest of the priority list. In this episode, you'll learn the importance of stillness and how to incorporate it into your self care routine. Resources Self Care Routine Guide - Click here to download the free guide Reconnect! The Mother's Guide to Reconnection - Click here to learn more about this transformative 4-week program for mothers --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brittany-elliott0/support

We all love our phones, smart watches, echo devices, etc., but what happens when those useful tools become barriers? In this episode, you’ll learn about a few of the tools that I personally use that have been barriers at times, and how to better overcome barriers you encounter. Learn more about how I support mothers at backtoyouin5.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brittany-elliott0/support

As I work with more women, I learn different perspectives about their approach to self care. Recently, I learned that some mothers prefer to see their self care as selfish, because they feel empowered by prioritizing their needs. In this episode, you'll learn whether self care should or shouldn't be selfish and simple activities to include in your self care routine. Resources Learn More about The Mother's Guide to Reconnection - ⁠⁠⁠https://www.backtoyouin5.com/program⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on Instagram for daily self care tips - https://www.instagram.com/backtoyouin5/ (⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brittany-elliott0/support

This episode is all about the concept of having it all, because chores and household tasks, specifically how you manage them and how much they stress you out, is tied directly to the idea of "having it all". You want to be a good mother, a good partner, ambitious, involved with your family and friends - all the things. I used to think that striving to have it all was a bit dumb because of how unrealistic it seemed, but I am sharing a great piece of advice I got from a coach that completely changed my perspective. Resources Learn More about The Mother's Guide to Reconnection - ⁠⁠https://www.backtoyouin5.com/program⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on Instagram for daily self care tips - https://www.instagram.com/backtoyouin5/ (⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brittany-elliott0/support

A lot of mothers ask me how they can get their partners to help more or to better understand their perspective. The way that works best, in my opinion, is to have conversations more often. Social Wellness - how you create and maintain relationships with others is an important part of the overall wellness approach to self care. In this short episode, you'll learn tools for better communication in your relationship. Resources Grab the Daily Journal here Learn More about The Mother's Guide to Reconnection - ⁠https://www.backtoyouin5.com/program⁠⁠ Follow me on Instagram for daily self care tips - https://www.instagram.com/backtoyouin5/ (⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brittany-elliott0/support

When building out your self care routine, make sure you're taking a balanced approach. Your self care routine should include activities that impact 5 wellness points - Social Wellness, Physical Wellness, Spiritual Wellness, Emotional Wellness, and Intellectual Wellness. In this episode, I'll define each wellness point and let you know which activities complement them, so you can build a balanced self care routine. Resources Learn More about the Program - The Mother's Guide to Reconnection - ⁠⁠https://www.backtoyouin5.com/program⁠⁠ Follow me on Instagram for daily self care tips - https://www.instagram.com/backtoyouin5/ (⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brittany-elliott0/support

This episode is all about the power of a morning routine. A solid morning routine sets the tone for the entire day. In this episode you will learn how to establish your morning routine and how to ease into it to ensure it sticks. Resources Learn More about the Program - The Mother's Guide to Reconnection - ⁠https://www.backtoyouin5.com/program⁠ Follow me on Instagram for daily self care tips - https://www.instagram.com/backtoyouin5/ (⁠Instagram⁠) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brittany-elliott0/support

"I love my kids, but…" Have you ever thought a big ‘but’ and didn’t want to speak it out loud, because you don’t want to be judged or you feel horrible for feeling that way about your child? It's important to separate how we feel about motherhood from how we feel about our child or children, because those are two different emotional experiences. In this episode, you'll learn why we shy away from talking about how we truly feel about our motherhood experience and how to overcome barriers to the conversation. Resources Learn More about the Program - The Mother's Guide to Reconnection - https://www.backtoyouin5.com/program --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brittany-elliott0/support

Are you prioritizing rest? Rest is such an important part of our overall wellness. Rest increases concentration and memory, improves mood, reduces stress and leads to a better metabolism. Sleep can increase productivity, boost your immune system and increase productivity. Overall - being well rested puts us in a better mood and when we’re fully rested we are able to better control our emotions and behavior. In this episode, you'll learn how to prioritize rest at work and at home. Resources Time Audit - Click here to download. Follow me on Instagram - @backtoyouin5  (⁠Instagram⁠) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brittany-elliott0/support

Self care is the practice of protecting our well-being and happiness. As mothers we get SO wrapped up in catering to the needs of our children, our homes and our partners that we often don’t stop to think about our happiness. Self care is important because it Promotes Positive Self Talk. It Increases  your Confidence so that you believe that you can find a solution and support your children through their needs and your own. Self care is important because it Boosts our Energy both mentally and physically. It Reduces Stress and Anxiety - when our stress levels are low, our panic muscles relax and we can work through challenges.  Self Care Improves Overall Wellness - self care makes us feel good and when we feel good we show up better for ourselves Resources Self Care Workshop- How to Ask for Help Without Feeling Guilty - For mothers who are ready to lighten their mental load and prioritize their peace. Grab your spot at https://www.backtoyouin5.com/workshop Follow me on Instagram 💎 https://www.instagram.com/backtoyouin5/ (⁠Instagram⁠) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brittany-elliott0/support

Today's guest is Jess Belsterling. Jess is a wife and mother of 2 living in Pittsburgh, PA. She has her Masters in Social Work but has the opportunity to stay at home currently with her girls. She recently became a foster parent and looks forward to being a safe space and advocate for children while helping families in the community reunite. She’s an avid bookworm sticking mainly with fiction but branches out to nonfiction occasionally. She’s a Girl Scout Troop Leader, and Youth Cheer coach in her community. Jess considers herself a hard core sucker for Taylor Swift, Iced Coffee, Showtunes, & Reality TV! In this episode, Jess shares how she's overcoming challenges along her motherhood journey, her plans for the future, and how she approaches self care. ⁠ Resources: 30 Day, done for you self care routine - ⁠⁠jump start your self care journey today at backtoyouin5.com/30days⁠⁠ Daily Journal - Available at ⁠⁠⁠Amazon.com⁠⁠⁠ My Journal to Reconnection - Available at ⁠⁠⁠Amazon.com⁠⁠⁠ Follow me on Instagram 💎 https://www.instagram.com/backtoyouin5/ (⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brittany-elliott0/support