The weekend is finally upon us! I’m planning to go pick some fruit and veggies this weekend, and I’ll be taking my mom to a new place for brunch on Mother’s Day. Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms!! Here’s this week’s recap of Amy’s podcast, 4 Things with Amy Brown. Go listen to the full episode if you haven’t already, and be sure to subscribe to the podcast!
- Eating disorder recovery. Nicole, aka @kalejunkie on Instagram, was back this week to talk about how she recovered from her eating disorder. Once she identified why it was happening (she had body image issues and was unhappy at her job as a lawyer), she went to therapy. Nicole realized during therapy that she had a passion for health, and trained to be a yoga teacher. She was able to leave law and now develops recipes and educates others on health and nutrition. Nicole’s advice for others going through a similar situation is to find your passion — something you can do to tune into yourself and really take care of yourself.
- All moms matter. Amy saw an Instagram post by Jessica Honegger that really resonated with her. Jessica ran into who she thought was the “queen bee” (stay-at-home) mom of her kids’ school at Starbucks the other morning and pretended not to see her because she felt like she just couldn’t live up to everything this other mom was doing. She wasn’t as involved as this particular mom. But while making a book tour appearance, this mom came up to Jessica and asked her how she does everything she does! Flattered, Jessica responded that she was able to do everything because of moms like this lady who helped out at school while she was unable to. This just goes to show that all moms matter, and don’t compare yourself to others. Everyone plays a part, so we need to encourage and celebrate one another.
- The power of saying no. Counselor and coach, Kim Anderson, stopped by to talk about setting boundaries. A lot of us are people pleasers by nature, but every time we say yes to something, we’re saying no to something else. Other people don’t know your boundaries, so put them out there. And know that it’s okay to disappoint people. Don’t say yes to everything. Prioritize and decide what you can and can’t do. Don’t let your loved ones suffer because you’re saying no to them and yes to people who don’t matter so much in the grand scheme of things.
- Enneagram songs. Amy discovered that there are actually enneagram songs for each number. You can check out the song that corresponds with your number at sleepingatlast.com. The song is supposed to be one that you connect with and that stirs some emotion in you.
Here are the 4 things I’m loving most this week.
- Fresh picked peaches. Last Sunday, I went to pick peaches, and they were the best peaches I’ve ever had! So sweet and juicy! Unfortunately, a thunderstorm came up about 20 minutes after I got there, so I was lucky to get a good amount in that time before I got completely soaked and had to run back! I’m hoping to go back this weekend and get more.
- Cauliflower crust pizza. I love pizza, but I’ve tried to be more carb-conscious, so I wanted to find a good cauliflower crust. Many of the ones out there just have cauliflower in them, but they also have a lot of flour and other things that make them just as unhealthy as regular crusts. But not this one from Cali’flour Foods! It tastes amazing, too. I find mine at local specialty stores, but they’re also available on Amazon. They’re not cheap, but definitely worth it.
- Pajamas. I don’t know why, but I have a weakness for pajamas. A new pair of pajamas just makes me feel good. I ordered these from Target and they’re perfect for the warmer weather, and I love the green color and floral print. They also come in stripes and solids.
- White tulips. I picked these up at Trader Joe’s on Tuesday after work, and surprisingly, they’re still beautiful! White tulips are my very favorite flowers (peonies are a close second), but they don’t last long in the heat and humidity. I’ve been changing the water twice a day and kept my A/C cooler instead of turning it up when I leave to try to keep them lasting a little longer! It makes me so happy seeing them on my counter. And in case you didn’t know, Trader Joe’s has the best prices on flowers and they’re generally really fresh.
Enjoy the weekend, and do something special for your mom! Thanks for reading. See you back here next week!
