On this solo episode, Ali discusses her limbo phase along with answering questions.Ever felt like you're continually postponing your own happiness, waiting for that elusive 'perfect moment'? You're not alone. This podcast is a soul-stirring journey through my own struggle with self-worth, postpartum weight gain, and the fear that kept me from chasing my dreams. I'll candidly share how I finally stepped into action, chasing my dreams instead of waiting for life to happen.Motherhood, work, relationships - managing all three can feel like walking a tightrope. As I reveal my 'hustle girl' era and the birth of my third son, you'll see how my values shifted and how I learned to prioritize my family's needs while living off a single income. With personal anecdotes and hard-won wisdom, I'll also navigate through the rocky terrains of relationships and personal motivation. Through heartening conversations and enlightening insig

Picture yourself as a teenager, handed a box of birth control pills to 'fix' your irregular periods. You know nothing of the long-term effects and blindly trust the solution. As a grown woman, you finally realize the importance of truly understanding your menstrual cycle and the need for hormone health. That's the story of Carly Hartwig, a holistic reproductive health practitioner and soon-to-be-certified fertility awareness educator, who joins us for this enlightening conversation. We examine the long-term effects of birth control, the importance of functional medicine, and why it's crucial to consider more than just a basic blood panel for achieving optimal health.What if there was a way to understand your body better? What if the menstrual cycle was not just a burden, but a gauge of your overall health? We delve into how menstrual health impacts hormones, why it can be seen as a fifth vital sign, and the influence of hormonal birth control on our cyc

Welcome to the Selfish Mom podcast. A podcast for YOU so you don't get burnt out like a mother. I'm your host Ali Kay and this is the selfish mom podcast. Learn to prioritize your mental and physical health first so we can THRIVE and not just survive. Let's take action become our best selves together and redefine selfish as the most selfless thing we could do. Support the show

On this episode, Ali discusses her definition of what it means to be a &quot;selfish&quot; mom in a society that praises &quot;selflessness.&quot; This episode discuses that prioritizing your mental and physical health is key in order to give your best self to your loved ones. Ali defines self-care and tangible takeaways how you can apply emotional, physical, and spiritual self-care in your life today!*For more information on the “Invest Your Best” online coaching AVAILABLE NOW visit:https://www.investyourbestonlinecoaching.com/~~Website: https://www.investyourbestwithalikay.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/alexandrawille/<