Midyear is the perfect time to pause, reflect, and reset—especially if those January resolutions have long faded into the background (you're not alone—most don’t make it past February!). In this episode, we explore how July offers a fresh opportunity to check in on your goals in a way that feels aligned with your real life right now.

Whether you’re in the thick of summer with kids at home or preparing to launch a teen to college, this season invites intentionality. We’ll talk about how to make time for memory-making moments, reset career momentum with simple summer actions, and approach health and wellness goals with easy additions—not pressure-filled overhauls.

You’ll walk away with three powerful reflection questions and the reminder that any day—especially today—can be the start of your next chapter.

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Thinking about returning to work or making a career change this fall?

Don’t wait until September to start. In this episode, I share a summer checklist of quick career-boosting tasks you can do in between everything else life throws your way.

Reconnect with your network. Ask for references. Organize your interview outfits. Clarify what you’re looking for. And yes—even get help from your teen with your Zoom setup.

These micro-actions build confidence, clarity, and career momentum—one step at a time.

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What happens when the community we built through our kids starts to fade? After years of bonding with other parents on sports sidelines, at school events, and in group texts, many women in midlife find themselves navigating a quiet but powerful shift—in friendships, identity, and purpose. 

In this episode, I share how my own shift from new motherhood to empty-nester-in-progress revealed just how temporary some of those connections can be. And how that loss often shows up right when we’re craving more meaning—in our relationships, in our work, and in our identity beyond “Mom.”

That’s why I’m reaching out to you. I’m exploring the idea of creating a space for midlife women navigating this transition—community, career support, personal growth… maybe even a retreat. But before I build it, I want to listen.

If you’re in this season too, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Join me for a 30-minute market research conversation, and receive a free 1:1 coaching session in return.

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Summer hits, and suddenly everything is off: school’s out, routines vanish, the weather changes our habits, and even good things—like graduations, college kids moving home, or family vacations—can leave us feeling scattered and unmotivated.

If your energy is low and your to-do list feels overwhelming, this episode is for you.

I’m sharing the truth that helps me every single time I feel stuck:

Motivation doesn’t create action—action creates motivation. 

Whether your goals are personal, household, or career-related, taking even the tiniest action—a 1- to 5-minute task—can shift your energy and create real momentum. In this episode, I walk you through:

• Why micro-actions are so powerful when you feel unmotivated
• How small wins (even unrelated ones) can fuel bigger projects
• Practical examples from home care, self-care, and job search tasks
• Why writing down what you’ve already done can build confidence and forward motion

This isn't about doing everything. It's about starting with one thing. Then another. And watching motivation meet you as you go.

p.s. If you’re planning to return to work after the kids go back to school, there are simple things you can start doing now—yes, even during summer—to set yourself up for success. Book a free coaching call HERE. 

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It's the first week of June, and with my college freshman home for the summer, I'm definitely facing the challenge of decluttering! I recently tackled my son Alex's overflowing room after moving him home from the dorm (barely fitting all his stuff in our SUV), a task that immediately brought back memories of my most popular episode with professional organizer Melina Kane.

In this timely replay, originally aired in January 2025, Melina shares invaluable insights and practical tips for organizing your space. While my basement clean-out is still a work in progress (a relatable struggle, I'm sure!), I'm making headway with Alex's room, including letting go of childhood treasures like the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series.

Melina's advice on creating a "joy day" really stands out to me—it's not just about boxing up memories, but about regularly taking out those special items to touch, hold, and enjoy. With my own children's birthdays approaching in July, August, and September, I'm planning to bring out their childhood keepsake boxes to celebrate those mementos.

Tune in for a fun, tactical, and meaningful discussion that I hope will inspire you to tackle your own organizing projects!

Curious about your Organizing Personality Type? Check out the Quiz HERE.

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My guest, entrepreneurial mom Gabs Hayes, reveals how building a seven-figure business the hard way taught her that success shouldn't cost families their well-being. After a transformative journey through career pivots, mental health struggles, and a fundamental shift in priorities, she shares powerful insights on redefining success on your own terms.

• Building a sustainable business without sacrificing mental health or family time
• Recognizing burnout before hitting rock bottom
• Using human design to understand decision-making patterns and strengths
• The healing power of being "present where your feet are"
• Why entrepreneurship is hard but worth it with the right support
• Balancing time and money as finite resources
• The importance of asking for help during mental health challenges
• Creating a life vision before building a business to match it
• Why disassociating personal well-being from professional success never works

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or on her website: gabshayes.com
Listen to her Podcast: Overwhelmed and Over It
Check out her Village for Entrepreneurial Parents

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Navigating the transition when college students return home for summer break presents both joys and challenges for the entire family. Christina is bringing her son Alex, a freshman at CSU, home for the summer after his first year of college. This episode explores how to adjust expectations and build new relationships with your young adults who have grown during their time away.

• Students change significantly during their time at college in ways parents may not fully recognize
• The entire household develops new rhythms during a student's absence that will need readjustment
• Setting expectations about schedules, shared responsibilities, and boundaries helps smooth the transition
• Moving from controlling parenting to being a "consultant" or "guide" works best with college-aged children
• Giving returning students space rather than bombarding them with questions leads to richer conversations
• Finding the balance between joy of reunion and challenges of changing dynamics requires patience
• Treating young adults more like peers creates respect for their newfound independence

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Graduation season brings a complex mix of emotions as we celebrate our children's achievements while also grieving the end of a significant chapter in our lives as mothers. This bittersweet transition marks not only our children's growth but also our own evolution from full-time caregivers to witnesses of their adult lives, prompting us to consider what comes next in our own journey.

• The celebration of graduation represents the culmination of years of hard work and personal growth
• Different transitions exist between high school and college graduations, each with unique emotional impacts
• Leaving the K-12 system after decades can feel like losing an anchor that structured family life
• The "emotional whiplash" of feeling joy and grief simultaneously is a normal part of this transition
• As our children graduate, whether from high school or college, we mothers also graduate into a new phase of life
• This transition period is an opportunity to reflect on what we want in our next chapter

If you're in a season of transition right now, especially as your kids grow up and the house starts feeling quieter, you're not alone. I'd love to invite you to a free coaching call with me—a chance to talk things through, get clarity, and feel more grounded about what's next for you. There's no pressure, no pitch, just one mom to another offering a safe space to figure this out together. 

Grab a spot on my calendar using the link in the show notes or email me at [email protected].

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Have you ever wished for an easier way to check in on your loved ones' mental health without awkwardness or fear? Today's powerful episode introduces a life-saving communication shorthand that could transform how your family discusses emotional wellbeing.

Born from personal experience, this simple numbered scale system creates a gateway to discuss even the heaviest topics, including suicide ideation. We unpack both the "mood check" (assessing general emotional state) and the more targeted "safety check" (gauging suicide risk) that allow families to regularly connect without overwhelming conversations.

The episode walks through specific scenarios of how to interpret responses, what follow-up questions to ask, and when to seek professional help. We debunk common myths—like the fear that bringing up suicide might "plant the idea"—while providing practical guidance on compassionate responses when someone indicates they're struggling. You'll learn how to implement this system in your own household, creating a foundation of trust and open communication before it's desperately needed.

Mental health conversations shouldn't be taboo, especially within our families. As we recognize Mental Health Awareness Month, I invite you to take ten minutes to establish your own version of these check-in scales with your loved ones. Program 988 (the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline) into your phone now, because preparedness is paramount when supporting someone through crisis. Remember that silence doesn't protect our children—connection does. Let's build that connection together, one conversation at a time.

Mental Health First Aid
https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/

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Job searching can take a toll on your mental health. In this episode, I share practical strategies and my GRACE framework to help you stay grounded and resilient. 

If you’ve ever felt like job searching is messing with your head… you’re not wrong.

Behind every resume you send and interview you prep for is a whole swirl of emotions: hope, rejection, doubt, frustration. It’s a lot. Especially when you’re doing it alone.

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, this episode gets real about what the job search does to your mental health and what you can do to protect it.

If you're feeling drained, discouraged, or like your confidence has taken a hit, you’re going to want to hear this.

I’m sharing practical ways to care for your emotional wellbeing and stay focused on your goals, even when the search feels endless. You’ll also get a simple reset framework you can use anytime you start to spiral.

Tune in if you're ready to make your job search feel a little less like a mental minefield—and a little more manageable.

Need extra support in your job search? Email me or sign up for a free consultation (link ⤵️). I’d love to help

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