Hey hey, friend! Today’s episode is one of those cozy, pull-up-a-chair kind of chats. I’m sharing a bunch of personal stories—from my recent 10K race (yes, we had a Kesha-themed moment 🪩) to some honest reflections on productivity and what’s actually working in this season.

We kick things off with a little heart-to-heart about Instagram—why I’ve been pulling back a bit and how it sometimes feels like we’re all just tapping through noise. Then, we revisit a few favorite summer hacks (you all LOVED morning meetings with my kids!), and I share what’s been helping us keep the chaos at bay.

I also take you inside my 10K race experience—what helped me push through, why I felt so proud as a beginner, and the magic of letting people see you in your early steps, not just the highlight reel.

We talk about the whole “do it in the mom cracks” culture and why I’m learning to ditch that myth for good. Plus, since we’re halfway through the year (what?!), I’m doing a little mid-year reset and inviting you to check in on your own goals and rhythms, too.

If you’re craving a little encouragement, some real-life stories, and permission to not have it all figured out—this episode’s for you.

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In this episode:

💬 Why I’ve been rethinking Instagram

🗓 Morning meetings with my kids – a summer lifesaver

👟 My 10K race recap (plus family song picks!)

🌱 Why being a beginner is beautiful

🧠 Busting the ‘mom cracks’ productivity myth

🔄 Mid-year reset – let’s check in

✨ Let’s connect over on Instagram @joellesuess—I love hearing what resonates with you! And if you enjoyed this episode, it means so much when you follow the show and leave a quick rating or review. Thanks for listening and being here—it truly means the world! 💛