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Change is tricky, good or bad, it is the result of

Change is tricky, good or bad, it is the result of the end of something. In anticipation of the change, don’t forget to take a moment to reflect and honor what has come before.

As much as I am excited about the change in the direction of BMK, it also means the end of parts of the business, and an end to plans that never became reality.

So often we forget to honor the end in our excitement or fear of the beginning. Slowing down and looking back, saying “goodbye” or simply, “see you later”, is never a waste of time.

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“Every new beginning comes from some other beginning's end.”
― Seneca

“It’s not just me.” “I’m not alone.”

“It’s not just me.”

“I’m not alone.”

One of the common threads in the messages I receive on this page, is the relief from others who realize, what they have felt, what they are going through, isn’t unique to them. They aren’t alone.

When I talk to a group of people, and bring up my 20 year foxtrot with Bulimia, I don’t expect many in the audience to relate to the experience of purging in gas station bathrooms.

However, the heads start nodding when I talk about the shame, the fear, the feeling that there was something wrong with me, that I could never be loved, that I was weak, that if anyone knew of my secret, they would lose all respect for me. I throw out more examples of things that used to confirm the above narrative, and with each one, I see the familiar looks of “oh shit- it wasn’t just me?!”. And then comes the chuckles and eventually laughter.

The way I present, always includes humor as I believe that is a key component in destigmatizing talking about mental health. It allows us to recognize how ridiculous the stories we created sound when spoken out loud, especially those that we started telling ourselves as we became teenagers.

The beauty of diversity and inclusion is that we are able to recognize and celebrate not only what makes us unique but also what connects us as human beings. It’s the ability to recognize that the desperate feeling of having to poop and not being near a toilet, transcends race, ethnicity, politics and religion.

The sooner one can realize that the insidious whispers of shame are a load of goat crap, the better. Which is one of the reasons I am offering a free online Mindful Girls Group this Saturday. I want to create a space for girls around the country to gather and talk about the things that truly matter to them. For them to see that they are not alone.

Click link in bio to register!

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One year later…a promise upheld. One year ago

One year later…a promise upheld.

One year ago this weekend, I had promised Finley that we would decorate cookies.

However, that Friday, Vivi ended up being admitted to the children’s hospital where she stayed for multiple days, struggling to breathe.

That is why I don’t complain about masking during Covid. No one should have to witness a loved one struggle to breathe.

With a diagnosis and strong medication, we finally left the hospital and despite decorating cookies between then and now, Finn has held it over me like any good daughter of a Catholic mom would.

So today, she joined the cookie decorating class and I made good on my promise.

A big thank you to Rachel from @sugarkubedcookies for teaching and if you are local to BMK you can take a class from her in person!

Next week is the free online girls group- can’t wait to meet your girls and create a space for them to realize they aren’t alone in the struggles that being a tween and teen bring!

December 18th is my only public event before Christmas- a kid camp where they will be making gifts, decorating cookies and having a ton of fun!

Earrings by @charlideandesigns

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I needed today’s class. The opportunity to say n

I needed today’s class. The opportunity to say nuts, balls, and every combination of the two… I needed that.

I am not a calm, serene, mindfulness yogi.

I am someone who struggles to not use swear words as adjectives and finds a lot of fun indulging my immature humor during live classes.

I am a mindful misfit and have zero insecurities about that.

For those who joined me in knocking out 3 types of holiday cookies- thank you for your time, it is an honor truly that you choose to spend it with me.

I can’t wait to see photos of your creations!!

Tomorrow is a free cookie decorating class taught by Rachel with @sugarkubedcookies.

Next weekend is a mindful girls group- it’s free and online and focuses on practical ways to handle stress, anxiety, bullying and pressure to be perfect.

Head to beckysmindfulkitchen.com to register.

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“I’m sad mom.” I looked at Finn, held her

“I’m sad mom.”

I looked at Finn, held her hand in mine, and just said, “ It’s okay to be sad.”

She sighed. And replied, “I think my sad just needs to be here for a bit.”

“ That makes sense. There is room inside for your sad, and your brave and happy and strong-you don’t have to choose just one.”

We sat for a bit. And then she curled up on my lap. I didn’t need to ask her why she was sad, or try to fix it. I know that she will share details if she wants and ask for help if she needs it.

As parents, sometimes the hardest thing is the simplest- we just need to sit and give space for the tough emotions to soften, which they will when they realize they aren’t being shoved aside by our own discomfort.

I was having a rough moment just now, and Finn came over and asked me if I wanted her to sit with me and my sad.

It would have been tempting to say “ oh no- I’m fine, you don’t have to worry, I’m not sad.” And brush it off, not wanting to bring a kid into adult crap.

But there is an important line to identify between boundaries and normalizing healthy emotional regulation.

I said to her “I am comfortable sitting with my sad by myself but if you want to snuggle, I will always say yes to that .”

Sad comes and goes. It is not the same as depression. I have never experienced depression and do not ever want to minimize the weight of clinical depression.

Sad is not something to be scared of. And when our kids experience it, we don’t need to go into fixer mode. We first need to normalize it and allow our kids to get comfortable in the discomfort.

Free Mindful Parenting Workshop Dec. 30th- register at beckysmindfulkitchen.com

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Have you ever had a Mexican Wedding cookie? Grow

Have you ever had a Mexican Wedding cookie?

Growing up, my mom would only buy one type of cookie and it was at Christmas time, and they were Mexican Wedding cookies.

It was such a special time when those packages would find their way into the grocery cart, and why I have added them to the free online cookie baking class tomorrow. We also will be making sugar cookies and gingerbread cookies.

I made these gluten free for my mom who no longer can have the store bought ones but I wanted to keep the tradition alive.

Tomorrow’s class and Sunday’s cookie decorating class can be viewed live/on demand on my Facebook page or join live on zoom. All the information and more can be found at beckysmindfulkitchen.com.

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Holiday Stress Survival Tips! BMK was on NPR this

Holiday Stress Survival Tips!
BMK was on NPR this week and I have a favor to ask of you all.

This week, I was kindly asked to talk on NPR about how one can use mindfulness to reduce stress over the holidays.

During the interview I mention Ted Lasso, Marcus Aurelius and how to deal with that family member with whom you do not get along with. I also talk about when to let go of traditions and my favorite way to communicate anxiety with your partner and kids.

My approach to mindfulness doesn’t fit the stereotype, and I hope that is what makes it feel both practical and sustainable.

I need your feedback on if any of the tips resonated with you, and if you enjoyed the interview. If so, I’ll work on some Holiday Survival Tips posts.

Please share with others and if you want me to talk to those in media in your community you can share this with them as well!

When radio goddess Charity Nebbe asks if you can come into the studio for an interview, you don’t hesitate to say “YES!”. She is witty, kind and had me laughing up to the moment the headphones went on.

Here is the link: https://www.iowapublicradio.org/podcast/talk-of-iowa/2021-12-02/remembering-accessibility-advocate-tyler-greene-of-waterloo

FREE ONLINE MINDFULNESS WORKSHOPS: beckysmindfulkitchen.com

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Gorgeous weather this weekend has inspired me to o

Gorgeous weather this weekend has inspired me to open up a spot Saturday and Sunday for a treehouse birthday or private event!

Check out all options at beckysmindfulkitchen.com

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How will you choose to spend your time? What you

How will you choose to spend your time?

What you don’t see in this photo are the @walgreens pharmacy employees working nonstop without a break for the 60 plus minutes we were there for.

What you don’t see is the line of people waiting for prescriptions both inside and in the drive through.

What you don’t see are the parents waiting with kids to get their Covid vaccines.

What you don’t see is a sign pleading with people to be understanding that they are all doing their best and are short staffed.

A sign that should cause everyone to stop and think, am I the cause for such a sign?

I asked the incredibly kind man who was helping us get the girls registered, if that sign was actually needed.

He nodded, and simply said, “very much so.”

I looked around at all who were waiting along with me, my companions in life for the next foreseeable future.

We could pass that time in silence on our phones or engage what I believe is called, conversation.

What you don’t see in this photo are the people who shared this small corner of a Walgreens in a small city in Iowa, the people who smiled, laughed, gave up seats for others, who shared stories and gave a heartfelt farewell as their time to leave arrived.

What you don’t see are the moments of connection. The eye contact, the empathetic look exchanged between parents.

What you don’t see in this photo is what happens when people treat each other with kindness, who recognize that being rude or mean will not cause another employee to magically appear.

You have a choice with how you spend your time. You have the opportunity to be a leader and set the tone, from the board room to the waiting room.

Don’t let your actions or words be the cause for a sign asking others to be kind.

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Do your part. We had the opportunity to particip

Do your part.

We had the opportunity to participate in a study on type 1 diabetes, one that requires the involvement of my girls and sisters- those directly related to a T1- me.

To see Vivi cheerfully put up with multiple finger pokes as we filled a tube of blood, not once doubting the importance of contributing to science, gave me hope for the future generations.

It also reminded me of the importance of raising kids who can look beyond themselves and short term, temporary discomfort and see the bigger picture.

I was stunned earlier this year when I saw the statistics on how little funding and advancement there is for childhood cancer.

In 3 days, Americans will spend more at Starbucks than the government spends in 1 year on childhood cancer research.

And in 77 years, only 3 new drugs have been developed to treat childhood cancer.

Prostate cancer receives more funding for research than all childhood cancers put together.

This fall, a BMK camper who left her sunshine smile on all of our hearts, was diagnosed with bone cancer. Within weeks, I learned of 4 more kids who are now part of the statistics of childhood cancer. I’m sure you all know too many children as well who have battled cancer. Too many being a single child.

Regardless of your stance on vaccines, you have benefited from science.

I wouldn’t be alive without science. A single drug has allowed me a life with a disease that used to be a death sentence and still is in parts of this world.

Science is not perfect.

Which is why it is essential to continue to fund and support the advancement of those who are dedicated to getting it right.

My girls get their second Covid vaccine today- thank you scientists.

#sciencerules #nih #type1diabetes #type1life #type1diabetesawareness #t1d #t1dawareness #diabetesresearch #sciencematters #childhoodcancerawareness #childhoodcancer #childhoodcancerresearch #mindfulparenting #covidvacccine

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