The Mental Wellness Mama (2026)

06/04/2021

There are angels among us!!

This morning I read about a dear friend whose daughter was born with Down syndrome.

As I followed her story a little more, my heart broke open!

I felt the spirit of the Lord testify to my spirit of the angels that come to earth in imperfect bodies to help us learn more about love!

Hannah is our little angel.

She was born on the spina bífida spectrum.

She had endured so much and I rarely hear her complain!

She has the ability to show love without judgment or prejudice.

I am forever grateful that my Heavenly Father saw fit to send her to our family!

We have been forever changed by her presence in our home!!

We love you Hannah!!!

05/04/2021

Don’t Cry Over Spilled Salt!

I love Mondays!

Really I do!

I feel like it is an opportunity for me to put into action the impressions I received on Sunday!

But...often times, Monday mornings will throw me a curve ball!

This morning I spilled the entire salt container before I could even get started.

I believe that these moments are opportunities to make the little changes I committed to on the Sabbath real.

So, I took a deep breath, got the broom and the dust buster, and started over!

Becoming mentally resilient is about equipping yourself with tools so you can take the high road when life throws you a curve ball.

I’ll be honest, moments like the “salt spill,” have not historically been handled so quietly!😉

However, I can tell you that I feel more powerful now than I ever have, in my ability to respond appropriately.

What about you?

What curve balls have you been thrown this Monday morning?

How do you keep from crying over “spilled salt?”

01/04/2021

FIND YOUR EDGE!

Many of you know that Matt and I have been using natural supplements to help support our mental health for almost two years. They are a vital part of our daily routine!

However, sometimes people are looking for a little something more.

We are launching a brand new product this month that offers immediate support to MOOD, MOTIVATION, and METABOLISM!

It comes in a delicious watermelon flavored powder, dissolvable in water.

This will be a game changer for a lot of people!!

We are taking preorders now!!

29/03/2021

Consistency is key!

What do you do when you just don’t feel like showing up?

As a mom, a wife, and an entrepreneur, I feel like I wear so many hats.

Teacher, nurturer, disciplinary, therapist, coach, cook, maid, boss, accountant...the list goes on. (What else would you add?)

Some days I just don’t want to show up!

It’s not like I’m going through a crisis during these moments, although I have felt that, It’s more like I’m just tired of being consistent.

I love having these roles and I see and feel so many blessings but, with great blessings, comes great responsibility and consistency is part of that responsibility!

What do you think? What do you do when these moments come into your life in whatever role/s you are currently in?

24/03/2021

How do you cope when things don’t go as planned?

Yesterday was Matt’s Birthday and we had planned to go to dinner at Cheddars.

I had in my mind how things were going to play out but of course, that doesn’t always happen.

Apparently, Samuel was not enthusiastic about our choice for dinner!😉

I tried several times to settle him down but it just escalated.

I finally gave up and quickly shoved everything into my bag and rushed outside to the car.

I felt my emotions coming undone.

I was frustrated, embarrassed, dissapointed and quickly moving to anger.

Once we got into the car and Samuel was reaching the full crescendo, I decided that I had two choices...

1. I could allow the negative feelings to take over and ruin the rest of the evening for everyone with my poor attitude.

2. I could take a deep breath, let it go and find something good.

I chose option number two and within seconds I felt the negativity fade away.

I then texted Matt to apologize for my attitude and told him to enjoy the time with his older kids.

He texted back and said, “No worries! We are all in the family restroom!”😆

I laughed out loud! What a birthday dinner!😉

How about you?

What do you do to turn things around when your plans fall through or fall short of your expectation?

17/03/2021

The Power of Positive Thinking!

Saturday morning we woke up to a steady fall of rain here in Tucson!

When we looked out the window at Mt Lemmon, we saw a beautiful blanket of white.

I suggested that we should go up the mountain and go sledding.

*It only takes about an hour for us to get up to 9000 feet*

Unfortunately, when I checked the county Sheriff’s page, we learned that the roads were closed.

You can imagine the disappointment!

But Joseph, instead of allowing the news to push him into anger and frustration said,

“I’m not going to say we aren’t going. I’m going to say the roads will open up! Yep, we are going to go sledding!”

I praised him for his positivity but was skeptical myself.

He went on through the morning, pushing those negative thoughts away and replacing them with his belief that we would in fact go sledding.

Around 1 o’clock, I checked the Sheriff’s website one more time before forcing an alternative.

Low and behold, the roads were open!

Joseph screamed, “I knew it!”

I believe that sometimes we close the door to opportunity too quickly when a little faith can open the way!

Thank you Joseph for reminding me of that!

What about you?

When has positivity opened up an opportunity for you?

05/03/2021

Starts Tomorrow!!

We all know we should move our bodies more. We know the mental and emotional benefits. Sometimes all we need is a little accountability.

Come join us every Friday morning at 8:30 am as we walk and talk. We will share what goals we have for the upcoming week and share what went well the week before.

No shame, no judgment, just people helping people!

To join via zoom, access the link below.

Jenny Doxey is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Movement Accountability Club
Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/89829508588?pwd=REJqT0Q3d3BCNnUzdXFQRFB5OVdKQT09

Meeting ID: 898 2950 8588
Passcode: PC4nEM

We will also be live on Facebook.

23/02/2021

THE POWER OF SLEEP!

Last night, for the first time in almost 6 weeks, I slept for a stretch of 3 and 1/2 hours and another stretch of 3 hours, uninterrupted.

This morning I feel like a completely different person.

My mind is more clear, my mood is more stable, I am not as worried or concerned, my vigor is higher etc...

Now, I know that a 3 hour stretch is not enough sleep each night.

I also know it is normal at this stage with a newborn to be patching together a small amount of night sleep hours in order to survive the daytime awake hours.

However, not everyone has a newborn but there are still many people experiencing the negative affects of poor sleep.

What if there was a natural way to improve your sleep quality and duration?

What if you could fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer?

What would that do for your mental and physical well-being?

If you find yourself if this type if situation, you are not alone.

If you feel like you have tried everything under the sun, you are not alone.

If you are serious about finding a holistic solution, look no further.

Our sleep system is a two step process that has been clinically shown to:
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So if you are at the end of your rope and ready to improve your nights in order to get your days back, don’t hesitate, reach out now.

Don’t get the sleep a weary parent does with a newborn, without actually having a newborn. 😉

04/02/2021

IT’S POSSIBLE TO HELP YOUR FAMILY FINANCIALLY AND STILL BE A MOM!

Last October I was at a cross roads. I knew that I needed to help support my family financially but felt sick about getting a part time job that would take me away from my role as a mother.

For a couple months I applied for and interviewed for several part time work from home positions. Each time I considered the opportunity, I would get a pit in my stomach.

How was I going to be able to dedicate the amount of uninterrupted time to this company, especially with a baby on the way?

Was the sacrifice of time even worth the $10-$20 an hour I would be earning in return?

I became very discouraged and almost settled but then I discovered the opportunity that I had been praying for.

Are you looking for an opportunity to support your family financially?

Are you determined to have the flexibility that allows you to continue to place emphasis on your family?

Do you want to be fairly compensated for your time and talents?

Are you passionate about helping others reach their full potential and achieve their goals?

If so, this job is for you!!

Our company is changing lives!

Empowering mental, physical and financial wellness!

If you, or someone you know has been where I stood 4 months ago, don’t wait to get started.

Reach out today!

You won’t be sorry you did!

27/01/2021

It’s ok to slow down!

Yesterday was my first day without my Mom since our little miracle joined our family!

For some reason I felt like I needed to get right back to the schedule without any variation.

So I pushed the homeschooling schedule, ran around picking things up and getting organized, and checked a bunch of things off the to do list for our business.

I realized I was acting very irritated towards everyone and when my sweet husband asked if everything was ok, I broke down.

I went into my room with my baby and let the flood gates burst open.

I realized that the root of my feelings stemmed from not wanting anything to change.

I didn’t want the sweet celestial feeling that had been with us since our sons birth to leave.

I realized that if I could, I would freeze us all in this moment.

Obviously stopping time is unrealistic and not fair to the growth of our son and to all of us.

However, I do believe it is important to SLOW DOWN!

Slowing down does not mean we can not be productive.

In fact, I think that if we all slowed down a little more, we would recognize the areas that truly needed our attention and we would end up being more productive and not just busy.

23/01/2021

Our Little Miracle!

Many of you may know that we had a difficult time getting pregnant after the twins.

I went to the doctor several times to try and determine the cause of my infertility but to no avail.

There was an indication that something was off because my monthly cycle was not consistent with what I was used too.

I eventually found out that I was not ovulating regularly.

I was on the verge of taking fertility drugs a couples times but felt very strongly that I shouldn’t.

In September 2019 I started taking some supplements that focused on healing and maintaining a healthy gut.

I was consistent with the supplements for several months and then all of a sudden noticed I had become regular again.

Shortly thereafter, we found out I was expecting.

Now, I am not claiming that the only reason we were able to conceive was due to healing my gut but there seems to be too much coincidence in the timing to ignore the possibility.

I believe that many of the chronic health issues we face in our day stem from an unhealthy and depleted gut.

If you or anyone you know is suffering from unexplained symptoms, you may want to start in your gut.

It has been a true blessing in our families life.

It has improved our mental, physical and emotional health.

It has improved the quality of our sleep.

It has helped us to better control our mood and behavior.

It has brought an increase in mental clarity and focus.

And maybe, just maybe, has been the catalyst in bringing this little miracle into our lives!

If you or anyone you know has struggled in the areas I have listed, drop “miracle” below.👇🏻

I believe there are solutions for things that seem to be unexplained.

12/01/2021

Homemade whole wheat pancakes to help my mom with the other kiddos when this baby is here!

The Mental Wellness Mama