Does money make you anxious? Do you feel stuck in guilt, avoidance, or overwhelm every time you try to budget or think about the future? In this episode, we're rewriting the money story many moms have carried for far too long — and replacing it with confidence, clarity, and freedom.

I’m joined by Lindsey, a financial therapist who combines behavioral therapy with practical money education to help women feel excited — yes, excited! — about their finances. Lindsey believes money isn’t just about numbers; it’s about the stories we carry, the habits we’ve formed, and the opportunities we can create.

Together, we explore:

✅ Understand your money story and where to begin.
 Learn how to recognize patterns of anxiety or avoidance around money — and take the first small, manageable steps toward a healthier mindset.

✅ Practice realistic financial self-care in motherhood.
 Discover what it actually looks like to care for your financial well-being when time, energy, and focus are limited — including how to set simple, values-based goals.

✅ Spend with intention, not guilt.
 Shift from impulse or emotionally-driven spending to more mindful, aligned choices that support the life and motherhood you want — even when money feels tight.

✅ Empower your family through better money conversations.
 Get tips for talking about money with your partner (without fighting!) and learn how to start teaching your kids healthy money habits in everyday moments.

Whether you’re working through money stress, trying to set goals, or just want to feel more in control, this episode will meet you with grace and give you tools to move forward — one step at a time.

🎧 Tune in and learn how to create a money story that actually supports the life and motherhood you want.

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In this week's episode, I'm joined by Kelsey Cook, a certified teacher, mom of four, and founder of Learning with Kelsey—a hands-on, screen-free subscription box designed to support early childhood education at home.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by all the "shoulds" around preparing your child for school—or questioned whether you’re doing enough—this episode is for you.

Kelsey shares how her background in early childhood education and real-life experiences as a busy mom inspired her to create a simple, stress-free way for parents to foster learning at home. We explore the power of tactile learning in a digital world, what goes into each Learning with Kelsey box, and how these activities create meaningful connection between parent and child.

Whether you’re new to early learning or just need encouragement that what you're doing matters, Kelsey offers down-to-earth wisdom, practical tips, and a whole lot of reassurance.

What We Cover in This Episode:
✨ How to make early learning feel doable (not overwhelming) for busy moms
✨ What’s inside a Learning with Kelsey box and how it builds connection
✨ Why hands-on learning still matters in a digital world
✨ Encouragement for the mom who feels like she’s not doing enough

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Connect with Kelsey:
🔗 Website: Learning with Kelsey
📸 Instagram: @learningwithkelsey

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In this episode, I’m speaking straight to the mom who’s doing all the things—spring sports, end-of-year school chaos, family schedules, emotional labor—and silently wondering how she’s supposed to keep it up. If you’ve been feeling overstretched, anxious, and like no one really sees everything you’re carrying, this is for you.

We’ll unpack why this season feels especially heavy, offer simple mental health tools to help you reset, and remind you of this truth: you don’t have to do it all to be a good mom.

Plus, I’ll share how faith, breath, and small pauses can ground you—even when your world feels like it’s spinning. 💛

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

✔️ Why the end of the school year hits moms so hard
 ✔️ How mental load shows up (even when no one else sees it)
 ✔️ A quick self-check-in to help you reconnect with yourself
✔️ 5 practical mental health tools for busy moms
✔️ Encouragement for moms who are burnt out and exhausted

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How do we raise kids who are confident in their boundaries, respectful of others, and not afraid to talk to us about the hard stuff—especially when we never had those conversations growing up?

Today, I’m joined by Dr. Heidi Croatt, a professor of Communication Studies, family sexual communication researcher, and creator of the “Beyond Birds & Bees” parenting education program. Heidi is passionate about helping parents talk openly and honestly with their kids about sex, consent, boundaries, and values—without shame, fear, or lectures.

In this episode, we get real about:

• What healthy sexual boundaries look like—and how to teach them without just laying down rules
• When (and how!) to start talking to your kids about sex, consent, and their bodies
• How to have honest conversations about porn without freaking out
• Signs your child might be exposed to sexual content (even if they’re not talking about it)
• How to navigate your own awkwardness, shame, or silence and show up with confidence
• What to do if you haven’t had these conversations yet (spoiler: it’s never too late!)
• How to root your conversations in your family’s values while still staying grounded in reality

Whether you’ve started these talks or feel completely behind, this episode will give you the encouragement, language, and perspective to parent with confidence in this often-uncomfortable area.

🎧 Don’t miss Heidi’s first appearance in Episode 47, where we talked about how to lay the foundation for open communication around sex and bodies from an early age.

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If you’re a busy mom trying to juggle everything — and still get a healthy dinner on the table — today’s episode is for you! I’m joined by Allison Schaaf, a Chef, Registered Dietitian, Founder & CEO of Prep Dish, and a mom of three. After years of working as a personal chef and gourmet chef at high-end spas, Allison knew there had to be a more efficient, cost-effective, and sanity-saving way to put healthy, crowd-pleasing meals on the table. That’s how Prep Dish was born.

In this conversation, Allison shares:

• Why meal planning is a total game-changer for busy moms
• The easiest way to start meal planning (even if it feels overwhelming)
• Three grocery shopping tips to save time and make healthier choices
• How meal planning supports healthier eating habits without adding pressure
• Must-have kitchen tools that make meal prep faster and easier
• Strategies for handling picky eaters and different dietary needs
• How to meal prep efficiently when you only have 30 minutes to spare

Allison’s passion is making mealtime efficient, healthy, and (of course) delicious. Whether you're new to meal planning or just looking for fresh ideas to simplify your week, you'll leave this episode feeling equipped and inspired!

MENTIONS IN THE EPISODE:
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In this empowering episode, I’m joined by Stefanie Adler, Certified Nutrition Consultant and women’s hormone and fertility expert, to talk all things motherhood, hormones, and trusting the wisdom of your body.

We explore how moms can feel more in tune with their health amidst the chaos of daily life—from realistic swaps to reduce toxins at home, to cycle-syncing, blood sugar regulation, and shifting away from the pressure to always be “on.” Stefanie shares mindset shifts and practical strategies to help moms feel more grounded, energized, and empowered, especially when navigating fertility struggles, postpartum healing, or chronic symptoms that have been dismissed by traditional medicine.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your health, stuck in survival mode, or unsure where to start—this episode will leave you with hope, clarity, and encouragement to reclaim your wellness one small step at a time.

We talk about:

• How cycle-syncing and blood sugar balance can support moms’ energy, mood, and hormones
• Simple, doable ways to reduce toxins and create a healthier home
• How to reconnect with your body’s wisdom and feel more empowered in your wellness journey

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Instagram: @stefanieadlerwellness
Website: www.stefanieadler.com
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In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Kari A. Baker—author, speaker, and founder of KIND Families, a community for those who love Kids with Invisible Neurological Differences. We talk honestly about the pain of letting go of the life you once envisioned and the beauty that can unfold when you learn to embrace what is. She opens up about the raw, real challenges of parenting a child with autism, how she processed the news, and the unexpected joy she’s found in seeing her son fully for who he is.

Whether you’re a mom navigating a diagnosis, feeling unequipped, or just needing a reminder that you’re not alone—this conversation will encourage you to keep going and trust that you are the exact mom your child needs.

We talk about:

1. Processing an autism diagnosis and how it reshapes your view of motherhood
2. Letting go of the life you imagined and embracing the one you have
3. Finding purpose and strength through your child’s unique journey

MENTIONS IN THE EPISODE:
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Connect with Kari:

Website: https://kindfamilies.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kindfamilies

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In this episode, we're diving deep into the realities of motherhood, stress, guilt, and self-care with Reena Vokoun, Founder and CEO of Passion Fit. Reena wears many hats—entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, award-winning author, and mom—and she shares her personal journey of building a mission-driven wellness business while raising a family.

Together, we explore what balance really looks like when you're juggling all the things, how to work through the guilt that often comes with prioritizing yourself, and what sustainable wellness practices actually work for busy moms. Reena also offers simple strategies to manage stress, involve your kids in healthy routines, and reclaim a sense of calm—even on the busiest days.

If you're feeling stretched thin and wondering how to care for yourself without adding more pressure, this conversation is for you.

Topics We Cover:

• What real work-life balance looks like for moms juggling multiple roles
• How to manage guilt and prioritize your well-being without shame
• Simple, realistic wellness habits busy moms can actually stick with

MENTIONS IN THE EPISODE:
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Connect with Reena:
Website: https://www.passionfit.com
Instagram: @passionfit

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Motherhood has a way of humbling us, doesn’t it? In this episode, I sit down with my friend Brynn Hadley to talk about the stark contrast between the mom we imagined we’d be and the one we actually are. Spoiler alert: reality is messier, funnier, and often way better than we ever expected.

Brynn shares what she once believed about motherhood that now makes her laugh, the moment she realized she had to parent each of her kids differently, and the expectations she had to release for her own sanity. We also dive into mom guilt, the pressure to parent a certain way, and what truly matters (and what really doesn’t).

Whether you’re in the thick of motherhood or just starting out, this conversation will remind you that you’re not alone—and that the mom you are is exactly who your kids need.

Listen in as we chat about:
✨ Letting go of unrealistic expectations in motherhood
✨ The guilt of showing up differently for each child—and how to handle it
✨ Adjusting to new stages of parenting as kids grow
✨ The surprising (and unexpected) parts of motherhood

If you could go back and give advice to yourself as a new mom, what would you say? DM me on Instagram—I’d love to hear!

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Many women go years—sometimes decades—without realizing they have ADHD. Often, it’s only after their own child is diagnosed that they start recognizing the signs in themselves. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lauren Rance, a licensed psychologist specializing in ADHD, anxiety, and relationship challenges, to talk about the unique ways ADHD presents in women and why it so often goes undiagnosed.

We explore the impact of a late diagnosis, how masking plays a role, and why so many moms struggle with shame around executive functioning challenges. Dr. Rance shares ADHD-friendly strategies to help moms feel less overwhelmed, reduce decision fatigue, and redefine success on their own terms.

In This Episode, We Cover:
✅ How ADHD presents differently in women and why it’s often missed
✅ The emotional impact of a late diagnosis, especially in motherhood
✅ Practical, ADHD-friendly strategies to reduce overwhelm and decision fatigue
✅ How to shift from self-criticism to self-compassion as a mom with ADHD

MENTIONS IN THE EPISODE:
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Connect with Dr. Lauren Rance:
✨ Website
✨ Instagram

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