Prepare yourself, because Mother's Day is right around the corner. We don't think your expectations are too high. After all, you deserve to be treated to a day off and full pampering. It's just that you're just going to have to do it yourself to have those expectations met. This episode, my mother and are are talking about what we thought this fun holiday would be like, the reality, and things we can do to make it the event that it SHOULD be.

Places to Find Good Ideas:

https://www.oprahdaily.com/life/relationships-love/a43851779/what-moms-really-want-for-mothers-day/

https://anthemstrongfamilies.org/what-does-a-mother-really-want-for-mothers-day/

https://www.sleepfullbaby.com/blog/what-do-moms-actually-want-for-mothers-day-5000-moms-answered

https://infantino.com/blogs/blog/celebrate-you

This episode we're talking about spring cleaning your self, your whole self - Mind, Body, and Spirit. We're talking about why it's important to take a total inventory of 15 different areas of your life, what you can do to improve your experience, and the benefits that come from all of this intentional clean up.

Medical Resources/Info:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8305859/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3126102/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/search/research-news/2037/

https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2015/08/positive-emotions-your-health

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10740995/

https://news2use.ors.nih.gov/Pages/-Words-of-Encouragement-in-Challenging-Times.aspx

https://blog.nasm.org/spring-cleaning-tips-for-your-gut

https://www.nih.gov/health-information/your-healthiest-self-wellness-toolkits

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/search/research-news/15729/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/search/research-news/18804/

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-roots-of-health/202204/why-spring-cleaning-is-good-for-your-health

https://grad.uc.edu/student-life/news/spring-cleaning-strategies.html

https://chhs.news.niu.edu/2020/04/08/nutrition-in-you-spring-cleaning-and-detox-diets/

https://newsinhealth.nih.gov/2012/01/mindfulness-matters

This episode kicks off our two-part series on spring cleaning. In part one, we are discussing spring cleaning your home for improved environmental wellness. We're diving into all this clean from clutter to toxic products and how a clean home will bring you joy and so much more.

Medical Info/Resources:

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/podcasts/health-essentials/decluttering-your-life-how-cleaning-and-mental-health-are-connected-with-dr-dawn-potter

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9736414/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6726387/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC1448690/

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38917624/

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7315790/

Environmental Working Group: https://www.ewg.org/cleaners/