Episode 38: Why New Year’s Resolutions Don’t Work (and What Actually Does)

This week, Amy and Amanda break down the truth about New Year’s resolutions — why we love them, why they fall apart, and how to approach goals in a way that actually fits real mom life.

We talk about:
 ✨ The myth of “New Year, New You”
 ✨ Why January is the worst time for reinvention
✨ The guilt spiral when resolutions get too extreme
✨ The hilariously unrealistic “mom resolutions” we all make
✨ And our Bronze Medal Mom approach to goals: small habits, lower expectations, more compassion

From morning walks to one family dinner a week, putting things away the first time, screen-free pockets, simple travel plans, and even a family stakeholder meeting — this episode is all about realistic rhythms that make life feel lighter, not harder.

If you’ve ever set a resolution and abandoned it by mid-January… this one’s for you.
 Because bronze still shines. 💛

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 “Chasing Sunshine with Jennifer Haas: Gratitude, Dreams & Starting Again”

We are kicking off our very first episode of 2026 with a conversation that feels exactly right for a fresh new year. If you’ve been craving a reset that doesn’t involve resolutions, perfection, or starting over by February… this one’s for you.

This week on Bronze Medal Moms, Amy and Amanda sit down with someone who embodies the heart of this podcast: giving yourself grace, finding purpose in the chaos, and celebrating the small wins that make motherhood feel a little lighter.

Our guest, Jennifer Haas, is a former teacher turned nonprofit founder, yoga instructor, speaker, and now author of the brand-new gratitude journal Chasing Sunshine. Born from her own journey navigating a physical disability and learning to “do what you can, with what you have, in the moment you're in,” Jennifer has turned gratitude into her superpower — and a daily practice that carried her through some of her darkest seasons.

In this grounding and inspiring New Year episode, we talk about:
 ✨ Why moms naturally slip into “lack thinking” — and how gratitude pulls us out
 ✨ How gratitude is NOT toxic positivity (you can be grateful and overwhelmed)
✨ Why it’s never too late to pivot — whether you're 25, 35, 45, or 65
✨ The simple structure of her 90-day journal that even busy moms can actually stick to

Jennifer’s story is the perfect way to open the year — a reminder that beautiful things grow when we slow down, take inventory of the good, and give ourselves a little room to breathe.

Grab your coffee, gut health drink, or something stronger if you’re listening after bedtime, and settle in for an episode that sets the tone for a grounded, intentional, joy-chasing 2026.

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📘 Chasing Sunshine – Gratitude Journal - https://amzn.to/4snry3C
📸 Instagram: @IamChasingSunshine
🌼 Learn more about her nonprofit:  https://4allthepeople.org/
 

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This week, Amy and Amanda are taking a holiday break, so we are re-releasing a fan favorite episode - Dinnertime. 

🍽 Episode 2: Dinnertime – Is This Even a Thing Anymore?

Remember family dinners around the table? Yeah… we barely do too.

In this episode, Amy and Amanda tackle the chaotic reality of modern mealtime—from kids who graze like wild animals to husbands asking, “What’s for dinner?” as if we had a plan.

We’re talking cereal as a backup, dinner at 4 p.m. (or 9p), the death of the traditional meal, and why no one in our house seems to like the same thing. Spoiler: we’re not gourmet chefs—we’re survivalists with air fryers.

So grab your cold coffee, your reheated leftovers, or whatever’s in the pantry, and pull up a seat. Because if dinner feels like a daily disaster at your house... you're not alone.

This is Bronze Medal Moms—and we’re serving up honesty, humor, and maybe a side of dino nuggets.

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Episode 35: December Coffee Talk — Sloth Mode Activated

It’s our last Coffee Talk of 2025 and we’re diving into holiday chaos, comfort foods, dead hedgehogs (yes, really), pet disasters, mall nostalgia, Christmas baking, and why December feels like Christmas is “tomorrow”… even when it’s not.

Grab your cocoa (or your Baileys), throw on your comfiest sweatshirt, and join us in full holiday sloth mode—because we’re done pretending we have it all together.

Plus: Bronze Medal Moms merch is here, and it’s as cozy as Amy’s new “Chaos Queen” sweatshirt.

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Episode 34 — Dear Diary: Letters for My Daughter with author J.M. Jackson!

This week, Amy & Amanda sit down with J.M. Jackson, author of Dear Diary: Letters to My Daughter — a funny, raw, heart-squeezing collection of letters she began writing at 15 and finished at 30. If you’ve ever wished someone handed you a handbook for girlhood (or motherhood), THIS is the episode.

We talk diaries, bad boys, the awkward stuff no one explained to us, the conversations we want our daughters to have, and why young women today deserve honesty, empowerment, and a safe place to ask the uncomfortable questions - even if it's not with mom. You’ll laugh, you’ll nod aggressively, and you’ll probably text your best friend a page number to read later.

Grab the book here for that perfect stocking stuffer → https://amzn.to/4pvcaAu
Perfect for your preteen, teen, or any mom raising one. 💛

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Episode 33: Holiday Stress — Lower the Bar, Keep the Magic

Holiday stress hits hard — school concerts, class parties, sugar meltdowns, Elf chaos, family expectations… and somehow we’re supposed to look joyful while spiraling inside. In this episode, Amy and Amanda break down how Bronze Medal Moms can survive the season without losing their sanity.

We’re talking:
 ✨ Why “lower the bar” might save your December
 ✨ Stakeholder meetings with your kids (they work!)
 ✨ Meltdowns, sugar crashes & the magic of protein
 ✨ New traditions, ditching old ones & giving yourself permission to pivot
 ✨ The truth: you’re not responsible for everyone’s holiday happiness

If the holidays feel overwhelming, it’s not because you’re failing — it’s because they ARE overwhelming. But you’re doing better than you think. Breathe, laugh, snack, and keep that beautifully imperfect holiday magic alive.

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Episode 32: Santa, Elves, & the Holiday Magic Moms Create (Even When We're Exhausted) 

⚠️ WARNING: Do not listen to this episode with tiny, curious, holiday-magic-loving ears around. Grab headphones, hide in the pantry, or blast Kidz Bop in the next room. You’ve been warned.

This week, Amy & Amanda dive into the chaos, comedy, and pure exhaustion behind two December heavy-hitters: Santa and Elf on the Shelf. From the emotional labor moms carry to the rituals we create, reinvent, or accidentally sabotage — this episode is equal parts nostalgic, chaotic, and deeply relatable.

Inside this episode:

🎅 Santa Memories We’ll Never Forget
• The purple phone that kept belief alive through 6th grade
• Why you should never see Santa after buying gifts
• Amazon box fails, mismatched wrapping paper, and Christmas Eve panic-wrapping

🧝 Elf on the Shelf: Love, Hate, & Survival
• Why some moms adore it and others reject it on sight
• The 3-elf hack that might change your life
• Easy, low-effort ideas that still feel magical
• How to plan elf nights in your phone to avoid 2 a.m. panic attacks
• Why “DON’T READ THE BOOK” might be the best parenting advice we ever give

✨ The Real Heart of the Episode:
Moms often sprint through December trying to make magic. But your kids don’t need perfect Pinterest moments — they need you. Cozy moments, laughter, lights, togetherness, and the feeling that you cared.

Holiday magic does NOT require martyrdom.
 And bronze? Bronze is still a dang medal.

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 Episode 31: November Coffee Talk

In this month’s Coffee Talk, Amy and Amanda dive into the delightful chaos of Thanksgiving week — from hosting vs. attending and the stretchy-pants dress code, to grocery store overwhelm, giant Texas trucks, and why ice might be the greatest contribution anyone can bring to a holiday meal.

We also get into:
 • Mom groups (the drama-free unicorns + the “no thank you” ones)
 • Making new friends as grown women
 • Kids packing raw eggs for lunch (yes… really)
 • What we’re binge-watching
 • Simple ways to keep holiday magic alive without burning out

PLUS — our FREE Holiday Survival Guide is dropping! Recipes, cocktails, easy magic, and Bronze Medal Mom energy wrapped into one cozy PDF.

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🎧 EP 30: Holidays on a Budget — Joy, Chaos & Saving Your Sanity

The holidays are magical… and also emotionally and financially expensive. In this episode, Amy and Amanda get brutally honest (and hilariously relatable) about creating holiday magic without blowing the budget, losing your mind, or panic-buying toys your kids will ignore by February.

From matching family pajamas and unnecessary “filler gifts,” to grandparents who derail your present strategy, to decorating, meal planning, and the pressure to do all the holiday things — the moms unpack what Christmas really costs us, and what actually matters to our kids (spoiler: it’s not the number of gifts).

They share their best Bronze Medal budgeting tips:
 ✨ How to avoid panic shopping
 ✨ Experience gifts vs. stuff
 ✨ Smart ways to decorate without overspending
 ✨ Black Friday hacks
 ✨ Using resale groups like a mom superhero
 ✨ And why you should absolutely ask your kids what traditions they care about to keep your sanity this holiday season

Plus — the chaos of raising kids ages 3 to 12, the agony of Lego sets, Stranger Things ruining holiday schedules, and the truth about moms carrying the mental load of holiday “magic.”

This episode is your reminder that joy doesn’t have to be expensive — and a Bronze Medal Christmas is still a podium-worthy win.

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Episode 29: Girls Trips — The Good, The Bad, and The Boozy

Grab your girlfriends and your notepad, because Amy and Amanda are diving into the real talk about girls trips — the ones that recharge your soul, test your patience, and occasionally result in a broken foot.

From Napa disasters to Epcot adventures, they unpack the rules of a great girls trip:
✨ No drama (we left that in our 20s)
✨ You do you, boo (nap, shop, or skip the itinerary altogether)
✨ Split the grocery bill — no Venmo chasers allowed
✨ Go with the flow — spontaneity = the best memories
✨ Pack your own Advil (and maybe some nipple covers)
✨ Remember: we’re all adults… and no one wants to babysit you

The moms share hilarious personal stories — from Disney bounding as Figment to the infamous Scottsdale trip that ended with Amanda’s broken foot — and celebrate the magic of female friendships that keep us laughing, grounded, and sane.

Whether your last girls trip involved matching shirts, margaritas, or mayhem, this episode will remind you that sometimes the best therapy is a weekend away with your people.

💬 Listen, laugh, and then plan your own girls trip — you’ve earned it.

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