Ep 39. The Diaper Bag Mindset: How Everyday Prep Builds Confidence On the Water, In Parenting & Beyond

Welcome back to Paddle Forward! In this heartfelt first episode, Anacani Walters unpacks what she calls the “Diaper Bag Mindset”—a way of preparing for life’s messy moments with compassion, confidence, and clarity. Whether you’re heading to a splash pad with your toddler or your first stand-up paddleboard lesson, this episode invites you to reframe preparation as self-love, not fear.

We cover:

• 🔥 The real-life splash pad moment that inspired this episode

• 🧠 Why prepping isn’t about expecting disaster—it’s about protecting joy

• 🌊 How paddleboarding and parenting both require soft strength

• 💥 How the Diaper Bag Mindset creates more ease, confidence, and grace

• 💌 Two free guides to help you feel more prepared in whatever season you’re in

Let this be your reminder that confidence doesn’t come from having it all together. It comes from packing your bag, showing up, and knowing you’ve got this—even when it gets messy.

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⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:

[00:00:00] The unseen strength of “quiet confidence”
[00:01:45] Splash pad mom win: Why preparation matters
[00:03:30] The Diaper Bag Mindset: Compassion over control
[00:05:00] Baby & Me Yoga + SUP: Easing the fear through thoughtful preparation
[00:07:30] The real reason we fear new experiences (and how to calm it)
[00:08:45] Free support: SUP Confidence Booster Guide + Parenting Resource
[00:09:30] A real-life moment of emergency prep at the park
[00:10:30] Embodiment check-in: “What do I need to feel safe today?”
[00:11:30] Permission slips, community, and how to paddle forward together
[00:12:00] Final mantra: “Fall. Float. Rise.”

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🔗 CONNECT + DOWNLOADS

🎁 Free SUP Confidence Booster Guide
Feel safer, stronger, and more ready to paddle—even if you’re a total beginner.
👉 www.anacaniwalters.com/supconfidence

🎁 Staying Sane as a Busy Parent Guide
Daily tools to help moms over 30 manage stress, identity shifts, and the messy middle.
👉 Join the Thriving Moms Over 30 FB Group to access: www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingmomsover30

📲 Follow & Connect
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Web: www.anacaniwalters.com

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