Discover how to help kids navigate big emotions, social anxiety, and digital communication in a fast-paced world! 💗 Welcome back to the Working Moms of San Antonio podcast with hosts Erika Radis and Marie Lifschultz! In this episode, we sit down with special guest, veteran, and children’s book author Nicole to dive into modern parenting, helping kids express their feelings, and the unexpected challenges kids face with social media and "mutuals" today. Whether you are navigating frequent moves, struggling to get your children to talk about anxiety, or balancing motherhood and business, this episode is packed with real, heartwarming, and funny parenting insights you don't want to miss!

✨ In this episode, we cover: Helping children put words to complex feelings and anxiety How social media and group chats affect kids' social dynamics today Lessons learned from military life and frequent moves Nicole's inspiration behind her children's book Omar and the Super Tails Finding time for open-door conversations with your teenagers 🔗 Resources & Links: Working Moms of San Antonio Memberships: workingmomsofsanantonio.com/membership Email Us: hello@workingmomsofsanantonio.com

Check out Nicole’s Book: Available where books are sold! If you enjoyed this episode, please Like, Subscribe, and leave a Comment sharing how you navigate big emotional moments with your kids! 🔔 Video Chapters

00:00 - Welcome to Working Moms of San Antonio Podcast

00:30 - Community & Coworking Membership Announcement

01:17 - Introducing Special Guest Nicole

03:00 - What Inspired Nicole’s Children's Book?

05:25 - Why Modern Kids Suffer From Social Anxiety & Big Feelings

06:20 - Moving as a Kid & Dealing with School Friendships

08:20 - Why Parents Accidentally Dismiss Children's Emotions

11:15 - Kids & Social Media: What "Mutuals" Really Means Today

13:40 - Middle School Drama, Texting, and Cyber Misunderstandings

17:40 - Military Backgrounds, Direct Communication, & Text Etiquette

20:00 - How Becoming a Mom Changes Your Emotional Perspective

23:20 - Teaching Children How to Communicate Beyond Emojis

26:00 - Late-Night "Open Door" Chats With Teenagers

28:15 - How Moving Frequently Builds Adaptability & Resilience

31:00 - The Importance of Raw, Emotional Conversations in Parenting

32:15 - Where to Buy Omar and the Super Tails

33:40 - Final Thoughts & Community Wrap-Up

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Understanding Hormone Health & Perimenopause In this episode of the Working Moms of San Antonio podcast, hosts Erika Radis and Marie Lifschultz sit down with nurse practitioner Nikeya Laycock. She shares her personal journey through perimenopause, the importance of personalized care over generic online treatments, and how hormone balance affects metabolic health, stress, sleep, and overall wellness. They dive deep into progesterone, testosterone, the truth about hormone pellets versus other therapies, and advocate for women's health needs. Timestamps 00:00:08 – Introduction & Working Moms of San Antonio Membership Announcements 00:01:17 – Welcome guest Nikki Laycock, NP & Introduction to Body Bloom Wellness 00:02:10 – The universal experience: Getting brushed off by traditional healthcare 00:03:55 – Nikki’s personal perimenopause story & juggling life stressors 00:05:24 – Why listening and believing women’s health concerns matters 00:09:05 – What to expect during a initial hormone evaluation & optimal vs. normal labs 00:13:39 – Progesterone 101: Irritability, sleep, and bioidentical vs. synthetic options 00:20:09 – Defining pre-menopause, perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause 00:25:53 – Estrogen replacement benefits and the importance of balancing with progesterone 00:30:32 – The truth about hormone pellets, creams, and injections 00:35:57 – Testosterone therapy for women: Benefits for muscle mass, energy, and metabolism 00:41:19 – How to connect with Nikki Laycock & closing thoughts Nickeya Laycock's Contact Information Practice Name: Body Bloom Wellness Location: 18160 San Pedro Ave Suite #100 San Antonio, TX 78232 (210) 864-5371 Website: bodybloomwellness.com #WorkingMomsOfSanAntonio #PerimenopauseSupport #WomensHormoneHealth #HormoneReplacementTherapy #BioidenticalHormones #SanAntonioWellness #ProgesteroneBenefits #TestosteroneForWomen #WomensHealthMatters #SanAntonioMoms #WorkingMomsOfSanAntonio #PerimenopauseSupport #WomensHormoneHealth #HormoneReplacementTherapy #BioidenticalHormones #SanAntonioWellness #ProgesteroneBenefits #TestosteroneForWomen #WomensHealthMatters #SanAntonioMoms 👩‍💻 Join our Community: 🚀 Subscribe for more tips: http://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsofSanAntonioPodcast⁩ 🌐 Visit our website: www.workingmomsofsanantonio.com 💬 Join our membership & connect with like-minded moms: www.workingmomsofsanantonio.com/membership Working Mom Monthly Events here: https://www.workingmomsofsanantonio.com/events #sanantoniomoms #sanantoniowomen #sanantoniosmallbusiness #sanantoniolocal #sanantonioevents #satxmoms #alamocitymoms #womensupportingwomen #momssupportingmoms #support

Are you trapped in the "Jane of All Trades" mindset—afraid to niche down because you think you’ll lose customers? In this episode of the Working Moms of San Antonio podcast, hosts Erika Radis and Marie Lifshultz sit down with Mallika Malhotra, brand strategist and founder of The Brand CEO. Mallika works with "invisible experts"—female entrepreneurs who are amazing at what they do, but feel overlooked, overwhelmed, and underpaid. Together, they unpack why trying to help everyone actually dilutes your value, how to overcome the fear of picking a niche, and how to use data to pinpoint your true target market. They also cover the strategic role of AI in modern personal branding, how to balance personal life with business content without oversharing, and Mallika's upcoming AI-powered branding tool. Grab your cup of coffee, settle in, and learn how to put a stake in the ground, step into your zone of genius, and turn your business into the obvious choice for your ideal clients! Timestamps

00:00:00 – Welcome & Working Moms of San Antonio Announcements

00:01:00 – Intro to Brand Strategist Mallika Malhotra & "The Invisible Expert"

00:02:40 – Why Women Entrepreneurs Fall Into the "Jane of All Trades" Trap

00:04:30 – Overcoming the Fear of Missing Out On Business When Niching Down

00:05:40 – Using Data & Revenue Patterns to Identify Your Real Target Audience

00:07:45 – The "Bullseye Brand Formula" and the Power of One Central Offer

00:09:00 – Standing Out in 2026: Why Solopreneurs Need Niching + AI Strategy

00:11:20 – What Does Working With a Brand Strategist Look Like?

00:14:00 – Polarizing Brands: Why It’s Good When You Aren't for Everyone

00:17:10 – Analyzing Your Competition Without Getting Obsessed

00:18:40 – Which Marketing Platforms Should You Focus On First?

00:22:15 – How to Identify Your Specialization and Core Strengths

00:28:00 – How Much Personal Life Should You Share in Your Business Branding?

00:32:15 – Sneak Peek: Mallika’s Upcoming AI-Powered Bullseye Brand Report

00:35:45 – Where to Connect with Mallika Malhotra & Wrap Up

🎙️ Connect with Mallika Malhotra

Website:** [thebrandceo.com](https://thebrandceo.com)

Instagram:** [@thebrandceo](https://www.instagram.com/thebrandceo)

(DM her your brand strategy questions!)* LinkedIn:** [Mallika Malhotra]

(https://www.google.com/search?q=https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallikamalhotraco)

Facebook:** [Mallika Malhotra Co](https://www.facebook.com/mallikamalhotra.co)

**Special Announcement:** Keep an eye out on her website and Instagram for the upcoming release of her AI-powered **Bullseye Brand Report**!