In this episode of the Around the Campfire podcast, I’m joined by Lauren Bohl — a functional medicine certified health coach, occupational therapist, and mom of two teens — for a powerful conversation about what it really looks like to prioritize your own well-being as a mom.

Lauren shares her personal journey through motherhood, career pivots, and burnout, and how those experiences ultimately led her to support other moms in building healthier, more grounded lives. We dig into what functional medicine actually is, the difference between self-care and self-comfort, and why stress management is often the most important — and most overlooked — starting point when it comes to feeling better in our bodies and our lives.

We talk about:

• How functional medicine and health coaching can help moms feel more in control of their health

• The surprising truth about balance (hint: it’s never perfect and that’s okay)

• Tangible ways to reduce stress and reconnect with what matters

• The difference between comfort and care, and why both are valid

• Why building connection — with yourself and your family — is at the heart of everything

Whether you’re feeling stretched thin, stuck in survival mode, or just ready for a reset, this conversation is a reminder that your wellness matters too — and taking care of yourself is not just okay, it’s essential.

You can find the full show notes, including Lauren’s bio, contact details, and episode timestamps at www.momcamplife.com/podcast.