Mojo Mom Podcast with Renee Trudeau and The Mother's Guide to Self-Renewal

This week I continue my podcast conversations with Courageous Parents, Confident Kids book contributors, talking to Renee Trudeau about the absolutely essential need for mothers to practice self-care. Renee knows that it's not always easy to practice self care--we each live that challenge every day, and Renee provides a warm and wise voice to help support and guide us. What I love most about Renee's work is that she is committed to helping each woman unlock her own potential and talents, and showing us how to work together with other women to bring out the best in each of us.

Listen in to this week's show:



Renee Trudeau has written extensively about self-care in her book "The Mother's Guide to Self-Renewal," and her training that teaches women how to form and facilitate their own Personal Renewal Groups. Podcast host Amy Tiemann has also written about self-care as a core principle in "Mojo Mom: Nurturing Your Self While Raising a Family." So these two have a lot to talk about!

Listen in to find out why mothers in particular have a hard time claiming their own self care as a top priority, why it's really important to learn how to do so, and how to get started. Then make sure you register on MojoMom.com to reserve a free digital download of the new book that is a collaboration between Amy, Renee, and 12 other experts, "Courageous Parents, Confident Kids--Letting Go So You Both Can Grow."

Sign up now and we'll send you a free digital download of the new book when it's released on April 19, 2010.

Spring is a time for Self-renewal

It's time for some good news for a change. Renee Peterson Trudeau, author of The Mother's Guide to Self-Renewal, is leading a Women's Spring Self-Renewal Retreat in Austin, Texas from May 2 to 4.

I have really enjoyed getting to know Renee. Her book speaks to me as a fellow Mojo Mom, and we had a good time talking on the Mojo Mom Podcast last summer.

So here's the description of Renee's retreat, in her own words. I wish I could go! It is not going to happen this spring, due to scheduling conflicts, but maybe another time.

Women's Spring Self-Renewal Retreat with Renee Trudeau
May 2 - 4, 2008 • The Crossings, Austin, TX

"Self-care is not about self-indulgence, it’s about self-preservation."—Audrey Lorde

Do you want to reconnect with who you are? Learn to get in touch with your needs and desires? Are you craving unscheduled time for rest, relaxation and renewal?

De-stress, refresh and rejuvenate in a nurturing, empowering and supportive environment at The Crossings world-class Spa and Retreat Center in Austin, TX. Learn about the transformative power of self-care and ideas for nourishing your body and soul outlined in The Mother’s Guide to Self-Renewal: How to Reclaim, Rejuvenate and Re-Balance Your Life, by Renee Peterson Trudeau. Take time to slow down, nurture your inner life and emotional well-being and live in the present moment. Enjoy quiet reflection and get in touch with your needs and desires. Bring your friends and family. Women of all ages are encouraged to attend!

This retreat can help you:
• Live more in the present moment and feel more peaceful
• Explore your heart’s desire and soul’s purpose through powerful exercises
• Understand how to quiet your mind and learn ideas for daily spiritual renewal
• Learn how to integrate physical/emotional/spiritual self-care strategies into your daily life
• Rest, relax and re-connect with your body’s natural rhythms
• Connect, share and build friendships with like-minded women at various life stages