Unplanned Mom School

#011: What I learned from Ye’s White People Matter Shirt

Ye’s recent controversial White People Matter shirt has inspired me to share more openly and share to help you get clear on what you want in this lifetime. 
 
Getting clear on what you want and what God wants for you sounds like it would be easy, but in reality, it can be pretty tough – especially if you’re spinning your wheels on this hampster wheel - called life!
 
I get it. The world tells us one thing, but our internal guidepost tells us another.
 
But let me tell you, sweet friend -- giving your time and energy to things that do not serve you is a one-way ticket to some serious overwhelm, disappointment and frustration.
 
That’s why it’s so important to get crystal clear, release negative energy, and focus on your relationship with your higher power. Stop spinning your wheels on things that don’t bring value to your life.
 
In this episode, I unpack Ye's recent controversial White Lives Matter shirt and his recent interview with Tucker Carlson.
 
Chances are pretty great that you are feeling the push-pull between good versus evil. Be sure to tune in!
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★ Let Them Live 

#010: The effects of stillbirth on mothers: How you can help yourself or a loved one that has lost a baby

Have you experienced a stillbirth or miscarriage? Are you wondering how to support a loved one through this difficult time? Learn how to conquer your fears in pregnancy after a loss?
 
Tune into this week's episode, where I'm talking about all these things with a certified life coach and pregnancy loss coach, Jennifer Senn.RATE, REVIEW, & FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS
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★ Jennifer Senn with Navigating Baby Loss
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#009: Wonder in the waiting: how to embrace God’s stillness

Waiting can make us all impatient. Over time, this gets easier with each passing season. 
 
I'm an open book about sharing my struggles with faith, overcoming trauma, and moving into the uncomfortable while building a program to help other women do the same. 
 
This is the stuff I WISH someone would’ve shared with me when I was going through rough seasons in my life.
 
There are a lot of mistakes that I’ve made that I’m grateful for. Mistakes that helped me learn pivotal lessons that I wouldn’t trade for the world. But lately, I’ve been reflecting on what to do when we don’t feel like God is there. The world is heavy, but God is here more than ever, and my goal is to help you know that as well. 
 
Wanna know the top 3 things we discuss in this episode?
 
I’m digging into the details on this week’s podcast episode… here are the highlights:
 
God has planned a good promise for you (It’s easy to forget when life gets heavy and hard)
He is waiting on you to trust and believe Him to do what He has promised
Don’t let the current discouragement of whatever life event you are dealing with now rob you of the amazing future that is yours and yours only.
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Links mentioned in this episode:
★ Find Another Reason Why by Judah and the Lion
★ Free workbook mentioned in the episode
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#008: How to Embrace Your Energy and Knock Out Negativity

I only wish someone would have told me these things 10 years ago to keep my energy up.
If you’re a human on planet Earth, then there have probably been a million times that you have said, “If only I knew then what I know now, I would have ____________.”
Yes, sweet friend. Hindsight is 20/20, and it’s always so much easier to analyze and evaluate situations when you’re looking back on them in the past, than when you’re in the present moment. 
The enemy loves to rob your energy, make you doubt yourself, and knock you down.
Let’s be real – we need to learn how to knock the enemy out so that we can move forward with clarity and purpose.  We aren't meant to be surrounded by negativity. 
In this episode, I’m sharing what I wish I would have known early on -- things that would have given me a ton of momentum in my life and stopped the perpetual anxiety and self-doubt to keep me stuck. 
I’m also going to share a couple of things I did do that really moved the needle. Things that I hope you consider doing, too.
As you know, it’s my goal to share my own experiences with you -- both good and bad -- so you can learn from them and create the life of your dreams. 
So if you’re ready, pop in those earbuds and tune in! 
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Links mentioned in this episode:
★ Let Them Live
★ Unplanned Mom School Program
★ Goals & Gratitude Workbook
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#007:Unscripted - Join Ashley on her walk & talk: How to stop the start and stop setbacks

Life happens, and unplanned moments happen every single day. In this week’s episode, I share thoughts on adaptive decision-making while I walk with my youngest daughter.
As a mom, you know how many tough daily decisions you face every day. It can be exhausting, confusing, and stressful -- especially when things don’t go your way.
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again -- the ability to make quick and confident decisions is key in life. It’s certainly not easy, but it’s a very important skill to master if you want to live up to your potential and live a purposeful life.
Luckily, there are a million different ways we can make excuses not to follow through on our intentions. In this episode, I remind you that you can become the master of yourself. You can pick up right where you are today to make the changes you want to complete in your life.
Don’t believe me? Listen to the episode to find out about my crazy week. How I adapted and kept reminding myself along with you that we can do this crazy thing called life...Life Unplanned Together.  
So if you’re on the fence about listening to this episode, trust your gut and give it a go -- I promise, if you struggle with setbacks and completing goals, you’ll thank me later.
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★ Check out our website at www.unplannedmomschool.com
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#006: Why NOW is the time to think about your deathbed and quit sitting on the sidelines of your life.

Learn how to switch your thinking to living with no more regrets. 
If you’ve been listening to the Unplanned Mom School Podcast for a while, you know that one of the questions I always ask is, “does this matter five years from now?”
And for me, answering that question is super easy. It’s helped me move through fear and make decisions with confidence. Without a shadow of a doubt, I know this new mindset switch can help you find peace.
Yes, friend, it’s true. Peace, hope, and faith are within reach. No matter what challenge you are facing right now, you will get through it. In this episode, I talk about the end of our lives. Are we living with intention? Are you making decisions that you’ll be proud of at the end of your life? 
This episode will leave you inspired and knowing that no matter what is going on in your life, you will be okay. As always, we are praying for you and wishing you all the love, prosperity, and hope you can find today.
xo Ashley & Team
Links mentioned in this episode:
★ The book Five Wishes by Gay Hendricks 
★ The movie Evening
★ Money Mindset Episode 
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★ Link to Transcript 

#005: Money Mindset: The Beginning

There’s a reason it’s said that investing in yourself is the best investment you can make
Newsflash: Our bumps in the road aren’t permanent roadblocks.  We talk about our money mindset and how we need to expand our thinking to open ourselves up for abundance.  
You’re probably thinking, “Well, duh, Ashley -- that’s obvious.” And I agree, it is. But the thing is, all-too-many women completely neglect their own growth and development when things start to get stressful in our lives.
It’s super easy to do, and believe me, I can relate. You’re so focused and invested in making your life run smoother, that you forget about the person behind the scenes, in the trenches, doing all the hard work: Yourself.
You, my friend, are the force behind your life, and your actions will open you up to blessings you never thought were possible.
Believe me, after listening to this episode, you’ll understand why it’s said that the best is yet to come, and when you fully immerse yourself in what God has in store for you no matter what is going on in your life - the sooner you’ll be blessed!
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#004: Do you know how to find joy in uncertainty?

As an unplanned mom, I’m sure you’ve gotten advice about how to run your life from just about everybody -- your family, your friends, your next-door neighbor, perhaps even the random barista at Starbucks that you strike up a conversation with. 
Sometimes it’s good, sometimes it’s bad. And sometimes, you get a piece of advice that’s so significant that it sticks with you for years and years. It pushes you to become a better version of yourself, gives you perspective, and calms your mind. 
I share past mistakes that have been on a replay loop on my mind, costing me precious time in anxiety instead of living life fully and with joy. 
I talk through the importance of accepting our mistakes so that you can live in the moment. Be the miracle that God intended you to be and move on. Yes, in just twenty minutes -- I’m going to share how in this episode. 
And what’s great about this advice is that it doesn’t discriminate. It doesn’t care who you are or what’s happened in your past -- it’s universal. And while it can apply to anyone in any situation, I’ve found it to be particularly helpful in navigating the unique challenges that come along with being an unplanned mom. 
It’s my hope that these pieces of advice help you as much as they’ve helped me. 
Enjoy!
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★ Shoot me a DM on Instagram
★ How to Tell People I’m Pregnant