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The Holi Life

Weekly interviews with experts in the areas of holistic health in mind, body and soul, and current events affecting those things. Sunit and her guests talk about ways to live your absolute best, empowered and most aligned, holi life.
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Nov 22, 2017

In this season finale episode, Sunit interviews Melissa Schulz who is a DONA certified doula and and they talk about how to TRULY be prepared for motherhood. It is the solid final message after a whole season of hitting home the fact that we need to do better as expecting moms. Don't say "this doesn't apply to me". Ask "HOW it applies to me".

 

Many women prepare with the material things but are not prepared mentally and emotionally. Listen in as Sunit and Melissa cover:

 
-the documentary that you must watch to be reminded of how little babies actually need, and how different parts of the world value things differently 
-the absolute must have material things for babies
-the non material things that we should be thinking about

 

Nov 20, 2017

Take a listen to this live stream where Sunit expands on last week's episode, and talks more about how to own your power as a mom, learn to be confident in saying yes to what serves you and no to what doesn't, and what greeting cards for moms tell us about mom life today. 

Nov 14, 2017

Sunit and guest co-host Brittia Kubeczka talk about the importance of thinking ahead and planning for self care. They hope to inspire moms to be confident as they walk into motherhood, keep their power, and understand that self care doesn't mean self-ISH. Momma knows best and there is no need to feel guilty when you make decisions that are aligned with your family's goals and values! 

Nov 13, 2017

Sunit talks about how it is that she is able to live a stress free and centred life while everyone around her seems to be busy all the time. She talks about the way she uses the power of "no" to eliminate anything and anyone that doesn't serve her, and issues a challenge to moms everywhere-say no to the things that bring you no joy, so you can say yes to the things that do. 

Nov 7, 2017

Sunit Interviews Doula and Baby concierge Jessica Zablan of the Birth and Baby Co. in this episode.

They discuss pretty much everything but the birth. Tune in and take a listen as they talk about

-the ins and outs of purchasing baby items second hand

-what is absolutely necessary to purchase and what is not

-how far ahead of when you will need the items should you be purchasing them

-the mindset shifts that need to occur so that you can truly serve your baby in the way they need, instead of worrying what everyone else is doing

And much more!

Check out the website at www.thebirthandbabyco.com

 

Nov 6, 2017

In this episode, Sunit shares the cornerstone pillars that she uses in her coaching of new and expecting moms, that will help moms prepare for, and thrive, not just survive, in mommy life. From not losing yourself to parenting with intention and knowing what kinds of kids you are trying to raise, and doing it all with hubby on the same page, these 5 pillars will lay the foundation for your parenting blueprint. 

Oct 31, 2017

Sunit interviews Ashley Walburn of www.homeholistic.com

 
Ashley is the mother of four boys. She has a Masters Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, and teaches prenatal yoga and natural childbirth classes  at her yoga studio, Home holistic in Overland Park Kansas. She is a birth doula and has attended over 650 births. She loves supporting and empowering women as a counselor, a yoga teacher and a doula. 
 
Today Sunit and Ashley discuss:
- how to take our power back as moms, before we even have a baby
-the difference between a midwife and a doula
-why someone should hire a doula, and who may not need one
-why prenatal yoga is the best thing you can do for your body while pregnant, and how it prepares you for labour and delivery
 
Ashley gives her top tips of ways you can nurture and physically prepare your body for childbirth
 
Sunit brings up what she is seeing as a big lack in new and expecting moms and they discuss how to be empowered and confident as a mom
 
Go hang out with Ashley on the Home Holistic page on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hOMeholistic/
 
You can also checkout the Mindful Mama movement on Facebook here:https://www.facebook.com/mindfulmamamovement/
Follow the page, join the group, and listen to the podcast!
Oct 30, 2017

Join Sunit as she discusses how to become instantly happier. She discusses the concepts of assumptions and judgements and how they are rooted in thoughts, not reality. Adopting the practice of only focusing on what is real, instead of that which is a thought in your mind, can make you the happiest mom you know!

Oct 24, 2017

Sunit and Michelle White talk about all things essential oils. 

Michelle talks about how she got into them and becoming EMPOWERED as a mom.
 
They talk about how to incorporate oils into your life, the best oils to start with and how to use oils with your kids. 
 
 
Michelle references Stephanie Fritz (https://www.facebook.com/theessentialmidwife/)
 
 and the Modern Essentials App (https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/modern-essentials/id533956710?mt=8)
 
They talk about the top oils for pregnant and expecting moms, and what oils are a must for babies and young children, as well as how oils can benefit your skin and your health in general.
Oct 23, 2017

In this encore presentation of a talk she gave at an online summit for moms, Sunit talks about mindfulness as self care.

 
She talks about the ways you can be more mindful, the science behind clearing your mind, and the difference between mindfulness and meditation.
 
She also talks about how to implement this with your kids, and gives you the top 4 ways you can super charge your selfcare. 
 
Listen and be inspired to make changes towards a happier healthier life! Even if you don’t think you have time for self care, you will once you understand the concepts behind mindfulness!
Oct 17, 2017

Dr. Stefani Reinold is a Reproductive Psychiatrist, mother of two, women’s mental health advocate, and creator of the online program, Push Past Postpartum, helping new mothers overcome depression and anxiety. Her mission is to encourage new moms to stop suffering and to start embracing motherhood.


Sunit interviews Dr Reinold about the rising incidence of PPD, why this is happening, and if it can be prevented. 
She talks about the high expectations today, the lack of community and insistence of doing it alone.
They speak to the fact that once you are in it, PPD is not your fault and needs to be managed. But if you are expecting, there are definitely things you can do to try to alleviate it. Lack of sleep is a huge contributing factor so it is one of the things that needs to be kept in check. 
 
Birth trauma, medical issues, and thyroid conditions can also be contributing factors. Past experiences and social and psychological actors are also at play.
 
Dr Reinold gives some great questions to assess your risk for PPD:
-how you are actually doing now, while pregnant (not when the veil is on, and not what you think you SHOULD be feeling but how you are actually feeling)
-how well you are sleeping now-is your lack of sleep being caused by current anxiety and depression?
-how have you dealt with stressful experiences in the past? If you were able to get through it well, you probably have a lower risk of PPD.
 
She offers a course for women who may be on the cusp of ppd or not able to afford professional help.
 
www.pushpastpostpartum.com
 
Or you can check out her website at:
www.stefanireinoldmd.com
 
 
Oct 16, 2017

Sunit reminisces about her birthday 2 years ago, when everything changed, how far she has come, and why she is the happiest she has ever been. She talks about why she is so passionate about inspiring mind body and soul care for moms, how it all applies to parenting, and the exact things that led her to this place. 

Oct 3, 2017

Sunit interviews Nicole Lee on this special episode of Modern Mommy Prepschool. Nicole Lee is a strategist, coach, and diversity, equity and inclusion trainer. She was the first female President of TransAfrica, the nation’s premier African American foreign affairs organization and founder of the BMLP, a legal organization affiliated with the Movement for Black Lives. 

 
In light of the recent events in Charlottesville, NC, Sunit has joined forces with Women Podcasters in Solidarity (www.mothersquest.com/solidarity) to use her platform to spread awareness around the topic of racism that is so rampant right now in the U.S and the world. Sunit wants to inspire new and expecting moms to raise a different generation-one that will not know the racial divides we see today. 
 
They talk about:
-how to raise children who are cultured and not racist
-what white privelege really means and what micro aggression is 
-what are the things you can do with your children to ensure you are raising kind and racially aware kids who will also be good friends to their friends of color
-what is the optimum age to introduce these conversations and at what age it could be too late 
-tips and resources for parents who truly do not know where to begin
 
 
Nicole coaches parents around this topic as well as provides other classes and resources on her website:
 
www.nicolelee.org
Oct 2, 2017
Join Sunit as she shares the one practice you can adopt in your life to be truly free.
 
She shares one of her learnings from the book “The Four Agreements” and talks about one of the most profound practices that can change your life immensely: the art of not taking anything personally.
 
Listen in as she challenges you to recognize when you are triggered, shift the blame from everyone else to you, and free yourself from being responsible for others’ feelings.
 
She shares a quote by Emily Maroutian:

“I am not here for your understanding of who I am. I am here for your understanding of who you are. I am your mirror. How you feel about me, what you see in me, the thoughts that arise from your encounter of me, the judgments you hold about me, are all reflections of you. They have nothing to do with me.”

Sep 26, 2017

Sunit interviews Susie Salinas from "Systems by Susie"

 
Susie is an organization expert with a background in teaching and event planning. She is an expert in helping busy moms keep their home, kids and lives stress free. Today, Sunit and Susie help pregnant moms prepare better for motherhood in the area of getting and keeping their home and environment organized. They talk about:
 
-transitioning your environment to accommodate a new addition
-how to set up systems that allow you to manage all the stuff that babies come with
-why labelling is beneficial for the village that comes to help you
-the importance of letting go and allowing others to help 
-solutions and tips on how to decide what to keep and for managing all the things that come along as you move through new motherhood into school aged children and onto college. 
 
Susie mentions apps and products that she thinks are helpful
 
If you want to keep up with Susie and her products and services, go check out her website!
 
www.systemsbysusie.com
 
Listeners of the show get a coupon code for their purchases! Utilize the code “PREP" at checkout!

 

Sep 25, 2017

Sunit continues the discussion around limiting beliefs and how these show up in our parenting. Are you limiting your children by unintentionally allowing your fixed mindset beliefs guide your parenting choices? Take the challenge to examine how you speak to and about your kids and become aware of how your beliefs could be impacting your parenting.

Sep 19, 2017

Sunit interviews the CEO and Founder of Gugu Guru, Monica Banks

 
Gugu Guru is a totally free website where you can take a quiz and get personalized product recommendations for your baby registry based on your answers. If you are wanting more support they also offer a paid concierge service that takes care of everything you need from a registry perspective.
 
Sunit talks about the growing and overwhelming amount of stuff for new and expecting moms these days and how she encourages less is more.
 
Sunit and Monica talk about the increasing trend of minimalism and what Whitney Port said she wanted for her baby!
 
Monica goes through different options available when it comes to baby gear. They discuss the new minimalism trend, but also how to shop smartly and ensure you are purchasing things that are multipurpose and will grow with your family. Monica says higher quality items last longer and true minimalists want to reduce their footprint so splurging for something that will grow and be able to be used for future children is good. 
 
Monica shares what is trending on their baby and mom registry right now.
 
They also discuss self care and what that really means from physically taking care of yourself to asking for help.
 
Sunit shares the results of a survey of first time new and expecting moms that revealed what the biggest disconnect is for moms from before to after pregnancy.
 
Gugu Guru was named by the Washington Post as "one of the top pregnancy websites you need to know about"...you can go check out the services they provide at www.guguguru.com 

 

Sep 18, 2017

Sunit continues to challenge moms to explore their readiness for betterment in all areas of their life by expanding on the topic of mindset and specifically honing in on what could be holding you back from living your best life, which is limiting beliefs. She discusses how limiting beliefs and fixed mindset are intertwined, what limiting beliefs are, and how they are, in essence the ceiling that stands between you and the stars. Listen in and take the challenge to catch yourself in limiting beliefs this week so that you can start to change your thought process, and then eventually, be able to impact your children in a way that removes any ceilings that prevent THEM from always reaching for the stars. 

 

Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss the next part of this episode where we talk specifically about limiting beliefs in children!

Sep 12, 2017

Sunit talks about what sleep training meant for her before her twins were born, (hint it does not mean cry it out), how to avoid the "witching" hour and how she got her boys sleeping through the night with no fuss by about 12 weeks. Listen in as she lists the books she relied on, the routine and habits they implemented from Day 1, and why it's good to be selfish when it comes to prioritizing sleep.

Sep 11, 2017

In this episode, Sunit talks about growth mindset and fixed mindset, what the difference is, and which mindset is important to work towards for success in your mom life. Listen in as she challenges you to look within yourself and ask if you are in the right mindset to take action and make true change!

Sep 5, 2017

In this episode, Sunit interviews Kate Turza.

Kate is a mom, wife, and postpartum doula.  After navigating three difficult postpartums, she trained as a postpartum doula in order to help build the support network she so desperately needed during her experiences. She's been practicing for over 2 years now and her passion for normalizing the postpartum period and early parenthood has just gotten stronger.

 

This episode is perfect for the first time new or expecting mom who wants to feel better prepared. Join them as they discuss:
-what a post partum doula does
-the most common things new moms feel unprepared for that they did not think about while pregnant
-how you can be better prepared and potentially avoid or mitigate postpartum depression and overwhelm
-why visitors in the first couple of days can be detrimental to breastfeeding
-the 12 steps you can take to ensure emotional success in the postpartum period based on data out of the UK

Sunit refers to this episode she did previously on negotiating, and this episode on the importance of early connections where she interviewed a Speech and language Pathologist.

You can check out Kate's website at:

http://www.ktpostpartumdoula.com/

and follow her at: https://www.facebook.com/kateturzadoula/

Sep 4, 2017

In this episode, Sunit talks about why she added this segment to the show, and what "Mindset" means in relation to motherhood. She then challenges listeners to check in with themselves and ask "am I TRULY a happy mom?".

 

Listen in and be inspired to make small mindset shifts so you can rock your mom life! Warning:may cause more happiness, more love, and more miracles!

Aug 29, 2017

In the Season 3 premiere, Sunit welcomes guest co-host Wendy Rohin, a pediatric physiotherapist and founder of "Everything Babies". They discuss:

-how to set yourself up for success as a new mom
-reduce new mom overwhelm
-minimize the STUFF and how to increase your baby’s development from a young age
 
Take a listen as they chat about what is happening to moms these days and how to prevent the negativity around motherhood that is so prevalent, how to help your baby learn, grow, sleep, and develop, and how to build confidence before becoming a mom, by not comparing, parenting with purpose and getting on the same page as your partner.

 

Jun 23, 2017
Sunit interviews Lindsay Slutzky, Chief Marketing Officer at Jiobit.
 
Jiobit is a wearable location tracker for kids and the idea to create and launch this productwas brought to her by a friend and previous colleague of hers.
 
Lindsay talks about how she decided to make the leap to start working at this startup and exactly how this opportunity came to be for her. 
 
Lindsay and Sunit talk about how having a job or position that you are truly passionate about becomes more important when you are leaving your kids for 40 plus hours per week. 
 
Lindsay talks about all the considerations she gave to being a part of this project and why she decided to make the leap.
 
Lindsay has 4 kids and 2 of them were under the age of 3 at that time so Sunit asks her for tips on how you navigate a startup/new business when you have young kids.
 
Listen in as they talk about:
 
-the 3 valuable tips on how to do this successfully with small kids
-the partner’s role in parenting and why letting go of control is so important
-how you can offload tiny household jobs onto your kids, no matter what age they are
 
Sunit asks Lindsay to share advice for any new moms out there who might be on the verge of a great business idea.
 
Lindsay says this feeling is rare and if you have that feeling, you HAVE to go for it. The anxiety of doing something is way worse than actually doing it. 
 
They talk about the immense power of moms, and that we have the skills to do ANYTHING we put our minds to. Sunit says we have to take our power back. It is a superpower to be a mother. We undervalue ourselves- for anyone listening right now…you are not JUST a mom.
 
They talk more about the Jiobit. It is a wearable location tracker that coordinates with your phone to tell you where your child is. It tracks your child in real time. It is a highly encrypted device that only allows YOU to track them. There are no distance limitations so you can track your child even if you are not in the same part of the world. Operates on similar technology to your phone. 
 
Check out the website and get on the waitlist for the Jiobit!
www.jiobit.com
 
Follow Lindsay on IG
@lindsayslutzky
 
 
Check out Lindsay’s Mother’s Day Blog Post that she refers to:https://www.jiobit.com/blog/super-mom-mothers-day
 
Jun 20, 2017
Mason Aid is an Adult Co-Coordinator for PRISM and helps to provide workshops for area schools and therapists on LGBTQ* basics to help them improve the services they provide. Mason’s upcoming website will be a resource for parents wanting to raise kind, compassionate, and knowledgable kids when it comes to the LGBT community. Mason is also a speaker and a writer. 
 
As a new parent Mason knows the challenges that come with having conversations with littles and is working to help parents raise children who are comfortable with the LGBT community.
 
Sunit asks everyone to please share this episode if they never share anything else, because this episode is THAT important. 
 
Mason wants to help and be a resource for parents be more open to all the information surrounding this community. 
 
Sunit and Mason talk about how parents hold all the power. We shape our kids. Parents must be purposeful in their parenting. 
 
Sunit shares an example of how Caitlyn Jenner forced her to be more mindful in a conversation she had with her son.
 
Listen in as Mason educates Sunit on:
-how to raise more tolerant children and why this work is so important
-why it is hurtful to use the word “queer” if you are not part of the community
-why using the word “gay” should be a positive thing, not a slur
-ways to discuss this type of topic with your children and be a parent that your kids feel comfortable talking to about anything
 
 
Books mentioned by Mason
 
"Babies Everywhere” 
“Mommy, Momma and Me"
 
Sunit refers to this episode with Samantha Munoz about how to curate a purposeful bookshelf. 
 
https://www.modernmommyprepschool.com/2017/01/24/ep-05-sunit-interviews-samantha-munoz-about-her-new-book-the-intentional-bookshelf/
 
Other resources that Mason recommends:
 

GLSEN.org – Resources for schools and parents

 

 https://www.glaad.org/resourcelist -- Good compilation of online resources

 

 https://www.bustle.com/articles/87976-30-lgbtqia-positive-childrens-books-thatll-teach-kids-how-beautifully-diverse-the-world-is -super awesome list of children’s books

 

 LGBT Dictionary -- http://www.welcomingschools.org/resources/definitions/definitions-for-adults/

 

 LGBT Dictionary simplified for kids! -- http://www.welcomingschools.org/resources/definitions/youth-definitions/

Find out more about Mason at:

www.themasonaid.com

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