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Buckle up... another convo in the books. Nattie and Audie catch up about their weekends, reflect on "The World's Greatest College Weekend", spring time and the busy schedules, bike rides with kids, and the ongoing search for down time and recharging.

Ever feel like you only have 5 minutes to catch up, take a break, or squeeze in a little joy? Take a listen to Give Me 5 - a weekly series packed with quick, honest, and uplifting convos to keep you going.

Tune in, and take 5 with Nattie and Audie.

Muddy bare feet and a little room to roam - this episode is all about PLAY. Nattie sits down with Lizzie Assa, founder of The Workspace for Children, to explore how play isn't just fun - it's how kids make sense of everything around them. Lizzie shares personal experiences in motherhood and professional insights on creating simple play ideas that spark curiosity, creativity, and connection. The two reflect on the power of play as grown ups, and what happens when we let go, trust the process, and let play lead the way.

Show Notes:

• 03:52 - Intro of Lizzie
• 15:00 - Examples of child-led interests
• 22:25 - Understanding importance of play
• 27:00 - Play and making sense of the world
• 30:45 - Kids and screentime
• 35:00 - Grown ups and play
• 40:00 - Lizzie's advice to her younger self

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Lizzie Assa: The Workspace for Children

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The sisters were together IRL this weekend and it was everything. They share what it's like to see each other in "work-mode" moments, Audie reminisces on her time in college, and Nattie drops a sunscreen PSA you don't want to miss. They also reflect on the power of storytelling and why amplifying voices matters. Come for the laughs, stay for the heart - and leave ready to take on the week!

Ever feel like you only have 5 minutes to catch up, take a break, or squeeze in a little joy? Take a listen to Give Me 5 - a weekly series packed with quick, honest, and uplifting convos to keep you going.

Tune in, and take 5 with Nattie and Audie.

M-O-T-I-V-A-T-I-O-N. Do you have it? What do you do when you "lose it"? How do you gain momentum to get it back? Auds shares the Monday's lows, and the girls chat about the difference between motivation and momentum. Nattie remembers great advice about the word "should" and they pump each other up for another week ahead.

Ever feel like you only have 5 minutes to catch up, take a break, or squeeze in a little joy? Take a listen to Give Me 5 - a weekly series packed with quick, honest, and uplifting convos to keep you going.

Tune in, and take 5 with Nattie and Audie.

This week, Nattie catches up with Ashley Fleming. We are so excited she is back - Ash was our first guest on a A Little Happy where she shared perspective on healthy habits and intentional routines. Nattie and Ashley continue the conversation in this packed episode. Ashley shares advice she learned in her mom's group, they talk about the power of consistency, share a few parent musings and laugh about routines constantly changing.

Host: Nattie Meador

Producer: Audrey Bruetman

Show Notes:

6:45 - Advice from Moms Group

11:00 - Life and Job Transitions

20:00 - Foundational Routines

29:45 - Habit Tracking

34:00 - Conversation on supplements

41:00 - Kids and Sports

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Book Links:

Atomic Habits by James Clear

Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt

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Audie and Nattie catch up on spring break plans, including a recent adventure to a cave, Nattie shares the hilarity of taking her three kids more than 200 feet underground and the fears they conquered along the way. Audie reflects on the "matrix of worry" and how first-time experiences are almost always the most daunting... until we realize how confident we really are! The sisters gear up for a weekend together with a fellow pod guest.

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Jodi Bondi Norgaard is back and we are so psyched! Jodi was on the podcast a year ago and shared her experience as an entrepreneur, a mom, and an advocate of girls empowerment. Nattie and Jodi catch up about Jodi's new book, More Than a Doll, share reflection on the importance of lifting up young girls and women, and Jodi recalls stories of squaring up to big toy companies after she created a line of sport dolls, Go! Go! Sports Girls. BONUS!! Nattie and Jodi sneak peek a collaboration happening at the end of March that you won't want to miss!

Catch what we talked about:

• 2:30 - Jodi shares process of writing a book
• 10:30 - The impact of media and self image
• 20:00 - Entrepreneurship and Empowerment
• 34:00 - Details on March 24 Event

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What started as a 5 minute convo turned into a 20 minute gab session, and that's what happens when you get Nattie and Audie together. The sisters catch up about the newest episode on the podcast, they share reflections from their own childhood and playing with toys, Nattie laughs about her need for a tribe of women to help her with school spirit week, and Audie shares about her latest project - sewing!

Ever feel like you only have 5 minutes to catch up, take a break, or squeeze in a little joy? Take a listen to Give Me 5 - a weekly series packed with quick, honest, and uplifting convos to keep you going.

Tune in, and take 5 with Nattie and Audie.

Nattie and Audie catch up about their weekends, running 31 miles, losing voices and meal planning, they laugh about family dinners as kids and processing out loud - BONUS, a guest appearance at the end of the episode makes this one all the more real.

Ever feel like you only have 5 minutes to catch up, take a break, or squeeze in a little joy? Take a listen to Give Me 5 - a weekly series packed with quick, honest, and uplifting convos to keep you going.

Tune in, and take 5 with Nattie and Audie.

Real talk this week. Nattie and Audie cover a lot of ground from hormones to weekend plans, they had 10 minutes and went for it. They talk periods, rollercoaster emotions, and those sneaky moments when anxiety pops up out of nowhere. They gab about weekend plans, the art of dating yourself, and the magic of solo adventuring.

Ever feel like you only have 5 minutes to catch up, take a break, or squeeze in a little joy? Take a listen to Give Me 5 - a weekly series packed with quick, honest, and uplifting convos to keep you going.

Tune in, and take 5 with Nattie and Audie.