THE PODCAST
The Connected Mom Life with Emily Siegel is a podcast all about learning how to live a life full of authentic connections.
Because real connection is all any of us really want.
We want to belong.
We want to be seen.
We want to know we matter.
We tell moms that it takes a village.
But what we don’t tell them is that villages don’t just happen.
We have to create them.
And each week, we talk about how.
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ThE LATEST EPISODES
EP 22: Goal Setting as a Family with Bethany Adkins
As adults, we often set goals for ourselves. But how often do we include our kids in the process? In this episode, Bethany Adkins shares how she and her husband include her kids in on their goal setting process, and the surprising benefits they’ve seen it bring to...
EP 21: Navigating Political Differences in Friendship with Beth Silvers & Sarah Stewart Holland
Let’s be real. It’s a particularly divisive time. And it’s really challenging to be in relationship with those who think differently than us. In this episode, Sarah and Beth, co-hosts of the Pantsuit Politics Show offer some guiding principles to help us navigate...
EP 20: The Fear of Rejection is REAL. But How Likely is it to ACTUALLY Happen!
One of the scariest things about making friends is you put yourself out then not be accepted. Either the person you want to be friends with is too busy, or feels like she has too many friends already, or just isn’t interested in a friendship with you. The fear of...
EP 19: 5 Practices for Pushing Through the Awkwardness of Making New Friends
There’s no denying it. Nearly every step of the friend-making process has elements of awkwardness. It’s awkward to talk to new people. It’s awkward to walk into a room where you feel like everyone else knows someone but you. It’s awkward to ask for contact info after...
EP 18: Finding Your Perfect Planner with Sarah Hart-Unger
I heart all things planning. But as much as I love planning, I haven’t yet found my perfect planner. Given this is usually the time of year I purchase one, I was excited to invite Sarah Hart Unger, host of the Best Laid Plans podcast to talk all-things planners. She...
EP 17: A Glimpse Into My Current Daily and Weekly Rhythms
I am a HUGE fan of getting a peak behind the current into people’s lives. So for this episode I wanted to pull back the curtain on mine and share some of my current daily and weekly rhythms that are working for me right now in hopes that they might serve as an...
EP 16: Living an Unhurried Life with Jen Brazeal
We hear it all the time. We need to be more PRESENT in our lives. But what does that actually mean? And what does that really even look like when juggling work, kids, friends, and managing a house!? In this episode, Jen Brazeal paints a picture of what it can look...
EP 15: My 3 Keys to Creating a Stress-Free Holiday Season
Pumpkin patches, Friendsgiving, decorating gingerbread houses, shopping for christmas presents - the holiday season is certainly not lacking in things to do! But sometimes... all of these fun things can lead to a stress-filled season! In this episode, I’m breaking...
EP 14: How To Create a Mom’s Group from Scratch with Lori Beth Auldridge
Have you ever passed a park and seen a group of moms hanging out with their kids and thought, I wish I had that? Well, you can. In this episode, our guest Lori Beth Aldridge is going to walk through how to create your very own mom’s group. She’ll share all the...
EP 13: Could You Do It? What It’s Really Like to Live a 1,000 Miles Away from Family
Have you ever wondered if you could move away from friends and family? What would it actually look like to not have the ability to call on your parents or siblings to help out with the kids? Or have to re-build relationships in a city where you know no one? In this...
EP 12: The Power of Lifting Up Your Girlfriends with Ameerah Saine
When women come together, magic happens. Today’s guest, Ameerah Saine, is no stranger to this magic. In fact, she’s been creating it for years through her company Brunch and Slay. In this episode, we dive into all things girlfriends - from how to create authentic...
EP 11: How I “Find” Time to See Friends 10+ Times a Month (Plus Make it Happen!)
Between kids, work, keeping a house running, finding time for friends feels hard. Plus, who has the time to make the plans either!? In this episode, I’m breaking down how I manage to find the time for 10+ gatherings with friends each month without feeling like I have...
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