Have you ever asked your kids about their day, only to get one-word answers in return? Or sat across from your spouse on a long-awaited date night and struggled to find something meaningful to talk about? Communication can feel hardest with the people we love the most—but what if we could change that?

In this episode, I sit down with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author Charles Duhigg to explore what makes someone a super communicator and how we can apply these insights to deepen our most important relationships.

Tune in to learn:

💜 Why conversations feel disconnected—and how to fix it

💜 Simple yet powerful ways to ask better questions and spark meaningful discussions

💜 A proven technique to make sure your loved ones truly feel heard

These small shifts can strengthen your marriage and help you connect more deeply with your kids. I hope you find them as helpful I have!

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If you’ve ever looked around at a sink full of dishes or a pile of unfolded laundry and felt like you were drowning, you’re in good company. I know that feeling well. As a recovering perfectionist and all-or-nothing thinker, I used to struggle with self-compassion when it came to housework. But through therapy and learning from experts like KC Davis, I’ve discovered a new way to approach it—one that’s kinder, more sustainable, and rooted in self-care.

If you can relate, you're going to love this conversation with KC where we talk about:

🧦 A new twist on the reason for housework (hint: it has a lot to do with self-care!)

🧦 Powerful affirmations to help you release guilt and embrace self-compassion about your messy house.

🧦 A brilliant idea for simplifying laundry!

If housework feels overwhelming, I hope this episode offers the encouragement and practical help you need. You’re not alone in this, and I’m cheering you on!

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Are you raising a neurodivergent child? If so, you know the journey can often feel isolating, exhausting, and uncertain. How can you teach them the essential skills they need? How do you build a strong relationship with them? Are there other moms who share your struggles?

In this episode, I’m thrilled to share an inspiring conversation with Kim Gameroz, the founder of Teaching Inside Out and a leading expert in helping parents and teachers cultivate social and emotional skills in children. Kim's insights are truly transformative, and I believe you'll find her approach both empowering and practical.

In this episode, you'll hear:

💜 Strategies to maintain patience when your neurodivergent child isn’t meeting expectations—along with actionable tips to help them succeed.

💜 Suggestions for how to find your support people as you're raising a neurodivergent kid (and why it's so important!)

💜 A simple yet impactful strategy that can create positive change for those around you.

I hope you find this episode as helpful as I did! Kim exudes such warmth and connection that is sure to fill you with hope and validation. You've got this!

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When someone we love has a child with intellectual or physical disabilities, we want to be there for them—but sometimes, we’re unsure how. What should we say? What if we say the wrong thing? How can we genuinely show up in ways that matter?

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Katie Blackburn, a mom of children with disabilities, who’s here to share practical, heartfelt ways to support families in the disability community, including:

💛 Thoughtful scripts to help your neurotypical kids understand and respond supportively when they see a neurodivergent child struggling.

💛 How to move past the fear of "saying the wrong thing" and connect with the disability community with confidence and care.

💛 Simple, consistent gestures that can help you foster meaningful connections with children with disabilities - and their families!

If you've ever wanted to support a friend, family member, or even a stranger navigating this journey—but weren't sure where to start—this conversation is for you. Thank you for being part of this community of women who uplift each other. We truly are better together.

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Spring Break is coming up, and if travel isn’t an option this year, don’t worry—you can still make it a fun and memorable week for your kids and yourself at home!

In this episode, Abby, Stacey and Steph, three members of the 3 in 30 team, share simple, stress-free strategies to make your staycation special—without feeling like you have to entertain your kids 24/7, including:

🌷 Creative, low-prep activities that keep kids engaged without draining your energy.

🌷 The one sanity-saving strategy every mom needs to recharge and enjoy the break.

🌷 A simple way to lighten the mental load of planning the week.

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Spring Break at home doesn’t have to be overwhelming—it can be a time for connection, fun, and even a little rest. We hope this episode helps you do just that!

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It’s amazing how just one small word can shift an entire conversation—for better or worse. Without realizing it, we often invite comparison into our discussions, creating unnecessary tension or discomfort.

That’s why I’m thrilled to have Kathie Gwilliam on the podcast this week! Kathie is an expert at identifying the subtle ways comparison sneaks into our language, and she’s here to help us become more self-aware.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅ Three common phrases that unintentionally fuel comparison—and what to say instead.

✅ How to help your kids when they feel insecure after someone else gets a compliment.

✅ A simple way to introduce yourself with confidence.

✅ Why we need to be mindful of body-talk around our kids—plus a healthy way to process body image struggles.

Since learning from Kathie, I’ve been catching myself making comparisons—and I’m working on changing that! I’d love to hear how this episode impacts you. Come share your thoughts with me on Instagram!

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If you ever feel at a loss for how to support your partner, friend, or family member who struggles with mental illness, this special episode is for you. My brother-in-law Logan has been a loving and sturdy support for my older sister Sarah through decades of mental health challenges. Over their 20 years of marriage, he has learned a lot about how best to support someone who is struggling, and he's joining me in this episode to share those insights with us, including:

- What to do when frustration creeps in and it feels like your loved one isn’t “trying hard enough.”

- How to give yourself permission to feel joy, even when your loved one is feeling down.

- A mantra to lean on when everything feels heavy and hope is running low.

For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. 

Be sure to also listen to the episodes with my beloved sister Sarah, where we discuss depression in motherhood and how to get help with mental illness.

If you’re caring for someone battling mental illness, I want to take a moment to say thank you. Thank you for being there and for giving of your compassion and love. Please remember to take care of yourself too. You deserve support and help through this, too.

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After my daughter Sally was born, I stopped sleeping. During the day, I had a hard time looking at my baby because I didn’t feel like I could take care of myself, let alone her. Up to this point, I had managed my natural melancholy okay on my own, but after a terrifying panic attack, I reached out for professional help. 

I attribute my quick decision to get help to my older sister, Sarah, who has fought mental illness since she was a young teenager. 

This time of year can be especially difficult for many emotionally. That’s why I’m dedicating three episodes to the focus on mental health in motherhood. On Monday, you heard Sarah and I discuss depression in motherhood. Today’s episode is focused on how to get professional help. Next week, you’ll hear from Sarah’s husband, Logan, about how to support a loved one who’s struggling with mental illness. 

In this second episode of the series, we discuss: 

- A practical tip to help you stay honest with your doctor & therapist

- A few helpful thoughts if you’re scared to try medication. 

- Two kinds of therapy you might not have thought about before. 

For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. 

Whether you are struggling with mental illness or you have a loved one who is, I hope you find this series of episodes helpful. 

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Whatever battles you’re fighting right now, my friend, I want you to know you’re not alone. 

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This time of year, I struggle more with depression. The winter months can be a really hard time - and I know it’s just not me! That’s why I truly feel like it’s important this time of year to talk about mental illness in motherhood. 

To give this topic the full focus it deserves, I’m dedicating the next three episodes to focusing on mental health in motherhood. This week, you’ll hear previous episodes I aired with my beloved older sister, Sarah, where we discuss depression in motherhood and how to get help with mental illness. After that, I will air a new episode with Sarah’s husband, Logan, about ways to care for a loved one struggling with mental illness. 

In this first episode of the series, we discuss: 

For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. 

Whether you are struggling with mental illness or you have a loved one who is, I hope you find this series of episodes helpful. 

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Whatever battles you’re fighting right now, my friend, I want you to know you’re not alone.

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Feeling maxed out? But also feeling like it’s YOUR fault you feel that way? You’re not alone! 

If you're caught in a cycle of overcommitment, self-criticism, and the struggle to say "yes" when you really want to say "no," this episode is for you!

Join me as I chat with Amy Wilson, who shares invaluable insights for women navigating the challenges of over-commitment.

In this episode, you’ll hear: 

- The best question to ask yourself to create more margin in your life (it's definitely not what you think!)

- Why saying "no" is not always the  "full sentence" we're led to believe it is (and what needs to come next!)

- Tactics to help when saying “no” is met with uncomfortable silence.

For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. 

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