Best That Desi Spark Podcasts (2024)

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That Desi Spark 2.0: Let's Get Started 7:39

24d ago7:39

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After a long 5 month hiatus...we are back with an update! We've been acquired! That Desi Spark has been acquired by Prince Bhojwani of Asana Voices (AV), and TDS and AV have entered a strategic partnership. What does that mean? Annika stays on as host, Nita Bhojwani joins as CEO, and this episode covers all of Annika's thoughts on TDS' latest move.…

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What foods to eat for perimenopause : Alison Kucich Brady : 394 51:35

1h ago51:35

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Do you want to feel better during perimenopause?In today's episode of the Mom Inspired Show I am talking with functional medicine nutritionist Ali Kucich Brady about what foods could help us feel better during perimenopause. Here are a few things we discussed: How nutrition plays a role in managing symptoms of perimenopause Key dietary changes that…

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Getting your spark back: Rachel Marie Martin : 393 46:13

2d ago46:13

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Are you trying to find your spark again?In today's episode of the Mom Inspired Show I am talking with author and blogger Rachel Marie Martin all about finding joy. Here are a few things we discussed: Getting your spark back? Setting and completing audacious goals Why we water down our goalsHear what I have to say about this topic and more on the po…

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7 Surprising Symptoms of Perimenopause and Menopause : Amber Sandberg : 392

9d ago

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Are you having weird symptoms and don't know why? It could be perimenopause!In today's episode of the Mom Inspired Show, we're diving into 7 surprising symptoms of perimenopause and menopause from Dr. Mary Claire Haver's new book the new meno pause: Feeling like you are getting acne as an adult? Are you constantly feeling tired? Are you having dent…

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5 Game-Changing Weight Loss Tips in 10 minutes : Amber Sandberg : 391

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You will want to make sure you have pen and paper for this one!In today's episode of the Mom Inspired Show, we're diving into 5 easy weight loss tips that will help you start losing weight this summer: Whether you are already on a weight loss journey or just starting Practical steps that are easy to implement Letting go of the overwhelm and focusin…

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4 steps to mastering your time this summer for weight loss : Amber Sandberg : 390

23d ago

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Do you need help managing your time this summer in order to lose weight?In today's episode of the Mom Inspired Show, I will be sharing with you some ways you can master your time this summer even with the kids home: Managing your time will help you lose weight How to use your calendar to help you with summer planning Why it's important to prioritiz…

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The Greatest Hits: Raja Kumari (Season 8) 40:13

24d ago40:13

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Relive some of the highest-rated, most listened-to episodes of That Desi Spark on The Greatest Hits! Raja Kumari is a force - a Grammy-nominated artist who has collaborated with Fall Out Boy, Gwen Stefani, and more, the face of Mac Cosmetics, nominated three times for the MTV European Music Awards for Best India Act, and made her own label album de…

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The Greatest Hits: Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, of Netflix' 'Never Have I Ever' (Season 8) 43:16

24d ago43:16

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Relive some of the highest-rated, most listened-to episodes of That Desi Spark on The Greatest Hits! Maitreyi Ramakrishnan shot to fame as lead Devi Vishwakumar on Netflix' Never Have I Ever. Season 4, the final season of the show, aired in May of 2023. Maitreyi joined TDS for an interview that ran over time (sorry, Netflix!) discussing representat…

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The Greatest Hits: Ramya Chunduri, LMSW, on Domestic Violence During the Pandemic (Season 6) 51:56

24d ago51:56

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Relive some of the highest-rated, most listened-to episodes of That Desi Spark on The Greatest Hits! Ramya Chunduri, LMSW, has been a social worker, counselor, advocate, and founder of Saurya Media. Her extensive work in the South Asian community and with women's centers produced a wealth of knowledge about domestic violence and gender-based violen…

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The Greatest Hits: Divya Robin, LMHC, on Boundaries with Families (Season 7) 46:20

24d ago46:20

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Relive some of the highest-rated, most listened-to episodes of That Desi Spark on The Greatest Hits! Divya Robin's mental health advice on Instagram has been a blessing. And her conversation and thoughtful consideration around drawing boundaries with South Asian families was a hit. From baby steps to huge changes, she dove into alllll the considera…

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The Greatest Hits: Richa Moorjani of Netflix' 'Never Have I Ever' (Season 3) 52:08

24d ago52:08

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Relive some of the highest-rated, most listened-to episodes of That Desi Spark on The Greatest Hits! Richa Moorjani has lit up television screens since her attention-grabbing role as Kamala, cousin of Devi, on Netflix' groundbreaking series, Never Have I Ever. Since then, she's gone onto work on Fargo, and is a proud advocate of veganism and humani…

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The Greatest Hits: Jasvinder Sanghera, CBE on Honor-Based Violence (Season 3) 1:06:36

24d ago1:06:36

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Relive some of the highest-rated, most listened-to episodes of That Desi Spark on The Greatest Hits! Jasvinder Sanghera came home from school at the age of 14 to find out she was promised to be married. Running away at great personal risk, she was supported by her sister, who herself was married young and died by suicide after suffering from abuse.…

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The Greatest Hits: Sahaj Kohli of Brown Girl Therapy (Season 4) 48:15

24d ago48:15

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Relive some of the highest-rated, most listened-to episodes of That Desi Spark on The Greatest Hits! Brown Girl Therapy, created by Sahaj Kohli, has become synonymous with immigrant mental health. Sahaj offers compassion, understanding, and validation for hundreds of thousands of South Asians on Instagram, through her workshops, conversations, even…

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Becoming more resilient : Laurel Mellin : 389 45:38

1M ago45:38

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Do you wish you could change your emotional state when things feel hard? In today's episode of the Mom Inspired Show, I have the author Laurel Mellin on the show to share with us: What is emotional brain training Why do we keep doing the same thing over again Helping our kids with being anxiousHear what we have to say about this topic and more on t…

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How to get unstuck: Kim Jones : 388 42:00

1M ago42:00

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Do you feel like life is not going the way you planned? In today's episode of the Mom Inspired Show, I have the author of Unstuck and pastor Kim Jones on the show to share with us: Encouragement to keep moving Help in connecting with God Reminders that others have walked hard pathsHear what we have to say about this topic and more on the podcast!Re…

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Why having friends in your 30s and 40s are important: Danielle Bayard Jackson : 387 33:01

1M ago33:01

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Do you feel like you are too busy to have friends in this season of life? In today's episode of the Mom Inspired Show, I have author Danielle Bayard Jackson on the show to share with us: The surprising research around the benefits of women's friendship Ways to make time for friends as a busy mom What the research says about how friendships changes …

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Feeling your best after 35: Desi Bartlett : 386 45:28

2M ago45:28

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Are you feeling like you can't get a grip on life?In today's episode of the Mom Inspired Show, I have author Desi Bartlett on the show to share with us: Setting your day with intention and how to do that Navigating mid-life and perimenopause Finding joy Being present and not numbing outHear what we have to say about this topic and more on the podca…

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3 Things That Helped Me Get Out of My Own Way: Amber Sandberg : 385 24:05

2M ago24:05

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Are you feeling anxious and confused about next steps you need to take in your life?In today's episode of the Mom Inspired Show, I will be sharing with you some ways you might be getting in your own way: Do you find yourself in the weeds vs. looking at the whole forest? Do you have coaches, mentors or counselors in your life to help you see yoursel…

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How grief can give you clarity for the life you want : Molly Stillman : 384 54:15

2M ago54:15

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Are you struggling with grief?In today's episode of the Mom Inspired Show, I have author Molly Stillman on the show to share with us: What it was like to lose her mom at 17 Finding hope in faith Holding joy and grief at the same time Going after her dreams and moving to a 10 acre farmHear what we have to say about this topic and more on the podcast…

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Are you living the life you want? : Kathy Batista: 383 43:19

2M ago43:19

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Are you between 35-55 and feeling like you are not living your best life in this season of life?In today's episode of the Mom Inspired Show, I have coach Kathy Batista on the show to share with us: Her journey of entering midlife How to discover what is missing in your midlife How to make sure you are doing what you want in life not just what your …

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You are not overweight for why you think! : Dr. Kathy Campbell: 382 53:46

3M ago53:46

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Do you feel like you are racking your brain trying to figure out how to lose weight and can't figure out what is missing?In today's episode of the Mom Inspired Show, I have author and pharmacist Dr. Kathy Campbell on the show to share with us: Why Americans are living through a modern famine Why we are being deprived of nutrients at the cellular le…

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Are you Self-Sabotaging your Weight Loss? 4 Questions to Ask Yourself : Amber Sandberg: 381 17:44

3M ago17:44

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Are you coming up with excuses to why you are not losing weight?In today's episode of the Mom Inspired Show, I am going to be talking about some of the reasons why you might be self-sabotaging your weight loss efforts and don't even realize it. Grab a pen and paper and jot down these questions and see what answers you come up with. Remember you are…

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How to feel unstuck in mid-life for moms : Sarah Bragg: 380 43:27

3M ago43:27

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Are you feeling like you have lost your sparkle, your zest for life?In today's episode of the Mom Inspired Show, I have author Sarah Bragg back on the show to share with us: Why do we feel bored and lonely in mid-life Why don't we feel like ourselves anymore? How do we get unstuck in mid-life How to thrive in the in-between stages of lifeHear what …

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3 reasons why you are not losing weight : Amber Sandberg : 379 15:42

3M ago15:42

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Are you wondering why you are not losing weight?In today's episode of the Mom Inspired Show, I am going to be talking about some of the reasons why you might not be losing weight. Are you worried that you will never lose the weight? Do you feel stuck? I know that can be very frustrating, especially when you feel like you are putting in the work. I …

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Are you not losing weight because you feel depleted? : Amber Sandberg : 378 20:17

4M ago20:17

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Is your weight loss goals being derailed because you are feeling worn out?In today's episode of the Mom Inspired Show, I am going to be talking about why you might not be losing weight because you feel depleted. Are you grabbing food to pull you out of the slump? Are you overeating because you are dreading what needs to get done after the kids go t…

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Stop waiting to feel ready to start : Amber Sandberg : 377 19:15

4M ago19:15

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Are you waiting to feel ready to start the thing that you keep pushing off?In today's episode of the Mom Inspired Show, I am going to be talking about why we wait to feel ready to begin something. I talk about why we come up with so many excuses to why we won't start, and we keep pushing it off. We can't wait for the perfect time or for things to b…

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Living a life with intention : Jaime Villalovos : 376 53:23

4M ago53:23

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Are you feeling meh, or blah and just wondering if you can figure out how to get out of this mindset?In today's episode of the Mom Inspired Show, I have author Jaime Villalovos on the show to share with us: Prioritizing family time Motivating your kids Balancing work, wellness and family Finding more time for self-careHear what we have to say about…

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How working on your mindset can help improve your life : Sara Kissing : 375 39:58

4M ago39:58

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Are you feeling meh, or blah and just wondering if you can figure out how to get out of this mindset?In today's episode of the Mom Inspired Show, I have author Sara Kissing on the show to share with us: Why Gratitude is an effective way to help us reduce stress Power of journaling and how it can help calm the mind Bringing positivity into your life…

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Healthy Habits for February 2024 : Amber Sandberg : 374 31:15

5M ago31:15

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Do you feel like your new year goals are already fizzling out?In today's episode of the Mom Inspired Show, I am going to share with you what I am working on for February for my healthy habits. If you feel disappointed that you have already fallen off the wagon or you feel like you never really started than you can start now! If you don't know what …

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Why waiting for motivation is not working : Amber Sandberg : 373 23:40

5M ago23:40

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Are you waiting for a sign to tell you that you are ready to start taking action?In today's episode of the Mom Inspired Show, I will share with you why you need to start taking action. You can listen to all the podcasts and read all the books but if you don't take this moment to go after your goals then you will stay stuck. So if you are waiting ar…

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Feeling shame with gaining weight : Amber Sandberg : 372 35:21

5M ago35:21

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Do you feel shame when you gain weight or regain weight?In today's episode of the Mom Inspired Show, I will share with you why it's so easy to feel bad when you gain weight. I talk about how to stop the weight gain cycle and you might be surprised with what the solution is. So if you have lost weight and regained some weight or have gained weight a…

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Weight loss coaching vs. calorie counting : Amber Sandberg : 371 29:06

5M ago29:06

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How many diet plans do you keep trying and end up disappointed?In today's episode of the Mom Inspired Show, I will share with you why diet plans are not going to uncover why you keep overeating. If all you needed was a food plan, you would already be at your ideal weight. I break down what a life and weight loss coach does and how it can help you. …

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Turn your hobby into a successful business : Holly Daniels Christensen : 370 36:09

5M ago36:09

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Do you have a hobby that you wish you could turn into a business? In today's episode of the Mom Inspired Show, I have business owner Holly Daniels Christensen, on the show to share with us how you can start a business even if you don't have a college degree or specific training. One of the things that I loved about Holly's story is that she took a …

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Make 2024 your best year :Amber Sandberg: 369 23:02

6M ago23:02

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Are you ready to make 2024 your best year?In today's episode of the Mom Inspired Show, I am going to be talking about the questions you want to be asking yourself to set you up for 2024. That even if you hear this episode Jan 20, it's still not too late to start. I share with you how looking at your camera roll will help you look back on 2023 to fi…

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Goodbye, Nehal 25:50

6M ago25:50

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It's the last episode of That Desi Spark with Nehal as a host - but keep your eyes on TDS as it moves forward with Annika. Big things are coming! 5 years. 8 seasons. 130+ episodes. 140+ guests. The end of an era. And the beginning of another. As of January, Nehal will be leaving That Desi Spark to chase her passion of becoming an entertainment-focu…

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Keeping fit as a single mom of 3 :Melissa Vogel: 368 46:16

6M ago46:16

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Are you having a hard time getting your workouts in?In today's episode of the Mom Inspired Show, I have Melissa Vogel mom of 3, on the show to share with us why it's so important to prioritize getting stronger. Not only is Melissa a mom of 3, she is a single mom and shares with us how she weaves in her workouts even with a busy schedule. Not only d…

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Don’t stay stuck during the holiday season :Andrea Herbert: 367 23:02

6M ago23:02

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Do you tend to get stuck in December and feel overwhelmed?In today's episode of the Mom Inspired Show, I have Andrea Herbert on the show to share with us why it's so important to prioritize self-care during the holiday season. We talk about how it can be so easy to get stuck and why it's important to not give up on yourself. Also, if you are feelin…

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On-ramping in December :Amber Sandberg: 366 16:22

7M ago16:22

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Do you feel like giving it your all in December or saying it can just wait till January?In today's episode of the Mom Inspired Show, I am talking about how it can be easy to barely hang on through December and not be intentional because it can be such a chaotic month. Not only that, it's easy to over eat and not focus on your health goals. It's eas…

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UPDATED How hormones impact your skin in your 40s and 50s: Lana Kerr: 365 49:32

7M ago49:32

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Have you started to notice your skin changing as you enter your 40s or 50s?In today's episode of the Mom Inspired Show, I have Lana Kerr on the show to share with us her journey of improving her skin not only on her face but as well as "down there" when it comes to aging. She talks about how we can improve the skin on our face with her product she …

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Mom Sense | A Conversation with CNN Anchor turned Entrepreneur turned Podcast Host Kanika Chadda Gupta 57:06

7M ago57:06

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Kanika Chadda Gupta, host of That's Total Mom Sense (a hit podcast with guests like Chelsea Clinton!), joins TDS to talk through the career balance, deciding how to approach parenthood, and all the inspirational stories of incredible mothers across our diaspora and beyond. You can hear her podcast here, and follow her on Instagram! Go to https://be…

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Moms without a mom: Dr. Melissa Reilly: 364 41:49

7M ago41:49

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Are you one of the moms in your group that doesn't have a mom to help you with life? Maybe she passed away, or you moved across country, maybe you had a fall out and just not talking to her during the holiday season.In today's episode of the Mom Inspired Show, I have Dr. Melissa Reilly on the show to share with us her journey of losing her mom when…

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'Tis the Season to Light a LAMP! | A Conversation with American India Foundation's CEO Nishant Pandey and Chief Development Office Kalpana Kanthan 51:15

7M ago51:15

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'Tis the season to give, and American India Foundation's NY-based CEO Nishant Pandey and Chief Development Officer Kalpana Kanthan are with That Desi Spark this week to discuss the outcomes for over 17 million people this non-profit has impacted, the social programs it innovates, women in non-profit leadership, and why we all have a stake in shapin…

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Are you consuming more than creating? : Amber Sandberg: 363 15:15

7M ago15:15

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Are you consuming more than creating?In today's episode of the Mom Inspired Show, I am going to be talking about our consumption level. From over eating, shopping, social media, Netflix, alcohol all these things are easy to consume and keep us from creating and doing the things that truly give us life. Consuming too much keeps us from living an int…

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Let go of the “last supper” mentality : Amber Sandberg: 362 22:27

8M ago22:27

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Do you find you have "last supper" mentality? Always thinking you need to eat everything in site before your diet begins.In today's episode of the Mom Inspired Show, I am going to be talking about why it's so important to finish the year strong. As moms it's so easy to say I can't do this right now, I am too busy, I put the kids before my own needs…

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Did the Way Our Parents Communicate Eff Us Up? | A Conversation with Psychotherapist Sadaf Siddiqi 50:31

8M ago50:31

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The way parents communicate with each other is HUGE in influencing the way we, as immigrants and children of immigrants, engage with our partners. Psychotherapist and founder of Being, Sadaf Siddiqi, joins us for her second episode with TDS to talk about how we can unlearn some of the toxic behaviors and communication techniques we may have grown u…

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Changing things up to lose fat and build muscle: Amber Sandberg: 361 27:45

8M ago27:45

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If you have been listening to me for awhile now you will know that I didn't lose over 50lbs by calorie counting or tracking macros and I have kept it off doing it the way that I lost it and that is how I help all my coaching clients to lose weight.But as we know things change you have to adapt esp. as you age and your body changes. I started notici…

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How your nervous system impacts the quality if your life: Theresa Lear Levine: 360 44:33

8M ago44:33

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Do you know that understanding your nervous system and how to regulate it better can greatly improve your life?In today's episode of the Mom Inspired Show, I have Theresa Levine on the show to share with us how she helped heal herself so that she could live the life she was meant to live. Theresa talks about her ADHD and how she was diagnosed later…

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Understanding your monthly cycle: Amber Sandberg: 359 26:45

8M ago26:45

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Did you know there are different times of the month that are more optimal for different activities?In today's episode of the Mom Inspired Show, I am going to be talking about cycle syncing. Many women do not realize that we have our own biological rhythms and we can better understand our bodies during each cycle. With our monthly cycle we can learn…

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Why being uncomfortable will help you get to your goals: Amber Sandberg: 358 15:52

9M ago15:52

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What area in your life do you feel like you are wanting to stay in your comfort zone?In today's episode of the Mom Inspired Show, I am going to be talking about how it's so important to push yourself to feel uncomfortable. Many times we convince ourselves that being comfortable feels the best. But if you could really think about what you are giving…

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Real Self-Care and the South Asian Woman | A Conversation with Psychiatrist/Novelist Saumya Dave 41:17

9M ago41:17

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Saumya Dave, MD, knows what South Asian women are up against - the psychiatrist and novelist is a staunch advocate for mental health, and explores what self-care really means (spoiler: it's MUCH more than than eating a brownie!) for burnout, anxiety, and societal expectations on this must-listen episode of TDS. *This episode is sponsored by Therapy…

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