Imperfect Mommying: Better Parenting through Self-Healing with Alysia Lyons

• S8 E13: Breaking Free from Guilt: A Journey to Healing with Kim Keane

  In this episode, I welcome intuitive healing coach Kim Keane to the podcast. Kim shares her powerful journey from burnt-out elementary school teacher to life coach, Reiki practitioner, and energy healer. She opens up about the struggles of navigating stay-at-home mom guilt, working mom guilt, and the deep-rooted beliefs that kept her feeling stuck.We dive into the importance of breaking harmful patterns, the impact of childhood trauma, and how holistic healing modalities like Reiki, EFT tapping, and sound healing helped her reclaim her peace. Kim also shares insights on the unrealistic expectations placed on moms, the importance of finding a supportive community, and why letting go of perfection can transform your parenting experience.If you've ever felt torn between your roles as a mom, struggled with guilt, or wondered if there's a different way to heal, this episode is for you. Tune in for a heartfelt, honest conversation about self-discovery, healing, and embracing the journey—flaws and all.Kim Keane strives to help women embrace who they are and let go of the beliefs and patterns that have been holding them back because my mission is to help them leave a legacy they can feel proud of—one that’s lighter, freer, and more aligned than what was handed to them.As a certified life coach, Reiki Master, IET (Integrative Energy Therapy) and EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) practitioner, sound healer, and podcaster, Kim's approaches healing and personal growth in a way that feels relatable. It’s not about perfection or massive leaps overnight—it’s about the small, intentional shifts that add up to something bigger over time.Kim has shared this message with a variety of audiences through speaking engagements at community organizations like the Boys’ and Girls’ Club, schools like Purdue University, women’s groups like Polka Dot Powerhouse and Moms Who Dare, and events like the This Is It Live 2023 Conference. She also loves mentoring new coaches as they begin working with their own clients, helping them find their unique voice and approach.🔗 Connect with Kim: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kimvkeane/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/kimvkeaneYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@kimvkeaneWebsite: KimKeane.comwww.alysialyons.comConnect with me:linktr.ee/coachalysialyons

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• S8 E12: Do What You Do Best & Rely on Pros for the Rest with Sheryl Scott

  In this episode, I welcome the incredible Sheryl Scott! Sheryl shares her journey from advertising to career coaching to empowering families and small businesses through affordable legal services with LegalShield. We discuss the importance of proactive legal protection, why moms (and business owners) should know their rights, and how having the right professionals in your corner can save time, stress, and money. Plus, we dive into why we think everyone is watching us—but in reality, they’re just as focused on their own lives. Sheryl also shares three impactful books that have shaped her journey, including The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins, and offers powerful advice for moms: Do what you do best and rely on pros for the rest! Sheryl Scott protects and empowers families and small businesses, across the US and Canada, by providing access to affordable legal services and identity theft protection, in the form of a monthly subscription. The wealthy few can afford to keep a Lawyer in their back pocket, now you can too!🔗 Connect with Sheryl: LinkedIn & Facebook: @SherylScott15 Email: [email protected] Website: sherylscott.legalshieldassociate.comalysialyons.comConnect with me:linktr.ee/coachalysialyons

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• S8 E11 Behind the Book My Surrogacy Journey & Creating Little Miracles Launch

  In this episode , I welcome you into a very special moment—my book, Creating Little Miracles: A Guide to Surrogacy, is officially out! Writing this book has been a journey filled with growth, challenges, and immense joy. If you've ever been curious about surrogacy—what it’s really like, the process involved, and the emotional experience of carrying a baby for another family—this episode is for you. I take you behind the scenes of my surrogacy experiences, what inspired me to write this book, and how I gathered the most common questions people ask about surrogacy. Whether you’re considering becoming a surrogate, curious about the process, or simply love inspirational stories, this book was written with you in mind. Tune in to learn more about the book, where to get your copy, and how you can support me in this exciting new chapter. Plus, since March is Surrogacy Awareness Month, I’ll be sharing 31 truths about surrogacy across my social media! 📖 Get Creating Little Miracles on Amazon or at https://AlysiaLyons.com/books📲 Follow me on TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook @CoachAlysiaLyons 🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and stay tuned for our next episode featuring productivity expert Sheryl Scott!www.alysialyons.comConnect with me:linktr.ee/coachalysialyons

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• S8 E10: Balancing Energy in Motherhood: Healing the Mother-Child Connection with Lisa Erickson

  In this episode, I welcome energy worker, meditation teacher, and author Lisa Erickson to explore the deep energetic connection between mothers and their children. Lisa explains the concept of the mother-child energy line—how it forms, evolves, and impacts both moms and kids. We discuss the challenges of maintaining your own energy while supporting your children, the struggle of losing yourself in motherhood, and how healing your own wounds can create healthier, more balanced relationships. Lisa also shares insights on the cultural shifts that have made parenting more isolating and how we can reclaim support, set energetic boundaries, and foster independence in our kids. Lisa Erickson is an energy worker and meditation teacher specializing in women's energetics, and sexual trauma healing. She is the author of Chakra Empowerment for Women and The Art and Science of Meditation both published by Llewellyn Worldwide. Lisa is certified in mindfulness meditation instruction and trauma sensitivity, and has trained in a variety of energy healing and somatic modalities. She is a certified facilitator in Feeding Your Demons created by Lama Tsultrim Allione and a member of The Breathe Network, a non-profit dedicated to supporting holistic healing and healers for sexual trauma survivors. For more information on Lisa's work, visit www.EnlightenedEnergetics.comIf you've ever felt drained, overly responsible for your child’s emotions, or struggled with finding balance, this episode is for you! 📖 Connect with Lisa Erickson: 🌐 Website: enlightenedenergetics.com📱 Instagram & Facebook: @ChakraEmpowerment 📚 Book: Chakra Empowerment for Women (Available on Amazon & more) www.alysialyons.comConnect with me:linktr.ee/coachalysialyons

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• S8 E09: Navigating Divorce, Dual Households, and Personal Growth with Judge Anthony Mohr

  In this episode, I welcome Anthony Mohr, a retired Superior Court judge, author, and senior managing editor of Harvard’s Advanced Leadership Initiative Social Impact Review. Anthony shares insights from his memoir, Every Other Weekend: Coming of Age with Two Different Dads, where he recounts his childhood experiences of growing up between two vastly different households after his parents' divorce. We explore the impact of divorce on children, the role of therapy in navigating family transitions, and the importance of storytelling in processing life’s challenges. Anthony also reflects on his journey as a writer, his father’s fascinating Hollywood career, and the lessons he’s learned from a life shaped by contrasting parental influences. Anthony J. Mohr served for 26 years as a judge on the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles. He also sat as a judge pro tem on the California Court of Appeal. In January 2021, he became a fellow at the Advanced Leadership Initiative at Harvard University and is now a senior editor of the Harvard ALI Social Impact Review. His stories and essays have received six Pushcart Prize nominations. He has worked on the staffs of Evening Street Review, Fifth Wednesday Journal, Hippocampus Magazine, and Under the Sun.Connect with Judge Anthony:https://anthonyjmohr.com/https://www.facebook.com/AnthonyJMohrwww.alysialyons.comConnect with me:linktr.ee/coachalysialyons

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