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Are you disappearing into adulthood… or fully inhabiting it?

This month gave me cowgirl boots, a last-minute hair appointment miracle, five powerful books, and a postponed trip to Hawaii. On the surface, it all felt random. But underneath it was one clear question: am I choosing my life — or slowly shrinking inside it?

In this Between Besties episode, I’m sharing what buying my first pair of cowgirl boots taught me about confidence, why realizing I hadn’t been showing up in pictures hit harder than I expected, what skiing with my son revealed about staying capable as we age, and why we postponed Hawaii with only six months left before our last child leaves home.

This isn’t about midlife reinvention. It’s about refusing to disappear.

If you’ve ever felt like adulthood quietly turned the volume down on you — this conversation is for you.

Press play and let’s talk about choosing not to shrink.

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If adulthood feels heavy, your kids feel it too.

You might think their resistance to responsibility is about laziness, entitlement, or lack of motivation. It’s not.

When daily life looks like constant stress, endless to-do lists, pressure to perform, and no room for joy… why would they rush toward growing up?

You’re not doing it wrong. And you’re not alone. But there’s a shift that changes everything.

In this episode, I’m connecting three surprising things — a TED Talk about designing joy, research on emerging adults, and a woman dancing in her kitchen — to unpack why modeling fulfillment (not just productivity) is the key to raising confident, capable kids.

This isn’t about doing less. It’s about carrying what you already have differently.

For the next 7 days, try one simple shift. Infuse joy into what you’re already doing — no extra time required.

Let’s stop modeling stress and start modeling adulthood as something worth stepping into.

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Think your bad day is the problem? It’s not. Learn the mindset shift that stops spiraling and protects your business (and life) momentum.

You don’t spiral because you’re weak.

You spiral because your brain is wired for survival.

And when you’re juggling clients, kids, deadlines, and expectations, one small thing going wrong can feel like proof you’re failing.

⏰ You miss an alarm.
📉 A launch underperforms.
😣 A client email hits wrong.

And suddenly your brain is building a case against you.
You’re not alone in that.

In this episode, I’m walking you through what’s actually happening in your brain — and the simple mental shift that stops the spiral before it steals your energy and momentum.

By the end of this episode, you’ll:

• Catch the spiral faster
• Feel less emotionally hijacked by small setbacks
• Stop interpreting problems as “signs” you should quit
• Have one simple tool you can use immediately — no journaling, no extra time required (and it's incredible for your kids too!!)
  
  

Try the Perspective Switch for 7 days... Just 7.

Catch the story. Flip the switch. Look for what else is true.
And watch how quickly your emotional resilience grows.

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Six mistakes that cost me $36,000, nearly lost us our house, and stole my peace as a mom entrepreneur—so you don’t have to make them.

In this episode, I’m getting really honest about the biggest, most expensive mistakes I’ve made in my business. From a devastating tax bill to avoiding technology, refusing to outsource, skipping systems, having zero boundaries, and diluting my message—I’m breaking down exactly what went wrong and what I do differently now.

If you’re building a business while raising a family, consider this your friend pulling you aside and saying, “Girl, don’t step in these traps.”

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why blind-trusting your CPA without following up can cost you tens of thousands

• How avoiding new technology (especially AI) is making your life harder than it needs to be

• The outsourcing mistake almost every mom entrepreneur makes—and how to start small

• Why skipping systems means you’re doing 30-minute tasks on repeat forever

• How “hustle” is really just burnout in disguise—and the boundaries that changed everything

• What happens when you try to be everyone’s cup of tea (spoiler: you become nobody’s first choice)

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If you want to get more done without hustling harder, this episode is for you.

In this episode of Balancing Busy, I’m sharing how romanticizing your to-do list can actually help you be more productive, more focused, and more consistent—without burning out.

You’ll learn five simple ways to change how your to-do list feels so it stops feeling heavy or overwhelming and starts working for you. We talk about making your planning tools enjoyable to use, starting your day with intention instead of urgency, adding joy into your daily schedule, turning hard tasks into rituals, and why celebrating small wins is essential for long-term motivation.

This episode is for busy women, entrepreneurs, and moms who feel stuck, unmotivated, or overwhelmed by their to-do list and want a healthier, more sustainable approach to productivity.

If you’ve ever felt like your to-do list runs your life—or that productivity advice just makes you feel more behind—this episode will help you rethink how you work and why it matters.

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Between Besties is a monthly check-in where I share what’s really been shaping my life lately—the stories, realizations, and choices I’d talk through with a close friend.

In this episode, I’m sharing why I let January be my sluff card month, how an unexpected road trip with my dad shifted everything, and why a bright orange coat has me thinking differently about joy.

This conversation is part life update and part reflection—about slowing down on purpose, trusting your rhythm, and playing the long game.

I’m also sharing the books I read this month and one simple ritual that’s helping me start my days grounded instead of rushed.

If January hasn’t felt like a full-on fresh start for you, this episode might be exactly what you needed to hear.

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Start your day feeling calm, focused, and in control. In this episode, I’m sharing 6 ridiculously simple habits (plus 2 bonus tips!) that make a daily difference in your productivity, energy, and mindset.

These habits are quick, realistic, and backed by research—perfect for busy women and entrepreneur moms who want more ease without adding more to their plate.

Inside, you’ll learn:
• Why hitting snooze lowers your cognitive performance for hours
• My exact morning hydration mix (and why it works)
• The science behind avoiding your phone early
• How tiny tidying resets your brain
• The “Top 3” method that eliminates waking up behind
• The real reason getting dressed boosts motivation
• Why even 3 minutes of movement increases dopamine + focus

Small habits. Big payoff. Daily results.

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I read 72 books in 2025 — and today I’m sharing the ones that were actually worth the time.
From business and marriage to personal development, thought-provoking nonfiction, and the just-for-fun stories that made me smile… these are the books that shifted something in me.

Inside this episode, you’ll hear:

• The business books that helped me think differently
• Two marriage books I highly recommend
• The cozy, charming, feel-good reads I adored
• Personal development picks that expanded my perspective
• The thought-provoking titles I’m still thinking about

If you’re looking for your next book — or twenty — this list is a great place to start.

📚🔗 GRAB LINKS FOR ALL OF THE BOOKS I MENTIONED HERE

👉 Tell me what you’re reading or what you recommend next!
Leave a comment inside this episode, drop a DM, or reply to my weekly email if you’re an LR Insider.

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Most people don’t quit their goals because they’re lazy or undisciplined.
They quit because the system they’re using can’t survive real life.

Quitters Day—the second Friday in January—is when motivation fades and goals quietly fall apart. But science tells a very different story about why that happens… and how to stop it.

IN THIS EPISODE: 

I walk you through 6 research-backed ways to make goals stick, even after motivation wears off. We’re breaking down what psychology and neuroscience actually say about follow-through—and why doing less often leads to more success.

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Check out Chat GPT Accelerator

Netflix just dropped $72 billion in a move that shocked the entire tech world — not because they joined the AI arms race… but because they ignored it completely.

While every big player is pouring money into servers and silicon, Netflix went rogue and doubled down on one thing: humans.
Human stories. Human creativity. Human connection.

And friend… this has everything to do with your business, your creativity, your motherhood, and the dreams you’re trying to build in the margins of real life.

In today’s episode, we dig into:

• What their $72B bet reveals about YOUR future in the age of ChatGPT
• Why connection is still the strongest currency for women with big dreams
• How to use AI to lighten your load without losing your voice
• The powerful reminder every modern mom-entrepreneur needs to hear right now

If you’ve ever worried that AI might make your creativity irrelevant or your business obsolete, this episode will feel like a deep breath and a major mindset shift.

AI can make you efficient.
Connection is what makes you unstoppable.

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