Holding the Harvest

This week I'm joined by my best friend Jenna of 20 years, the girl and now woman who has walked beside me through childhood, marriage, motherhood, and everything in between. While life has taken us in different directions we have never grown apart. She shares how she built her photography business, New Mercies Photography, while navigating life's unexpected twists. She also opens up about the emotional road that led to her miracle pregnancy. We reflect on hope, faith, resilience and what this long awaited season means to her. This episode is a reminder that the deepest friendships don't require constant proximity- just unwavering love.

I'm back with a guest this week, Reece Wagner. A local mom and Speech-Language Pathologist who talks about the journey that changed everything for her. From the moment she learned she was expecting twins which lead her to a season of uncertainty, strength and a lengthy stay in the NICU. She shares what its like navigating emotional highs and lows of becoming a mom to premature babies while balancing her career as an SLP. We dive into early childhood communication, developmental milestones and the practical ways parents support their little ones speech development. This conversation is a real life perspective for parents walking through unexpected challenges but also the joy and double the love of two babies at once.

Welcome to a special Sunday edition of HTH! This week I'm celebrating one whole year postpartum, and it's been a ride the last 12 months. I'm reflecting on the highs, the hard moments, the milestones, and the ways to navigate feeling like yourself again. I yap about postpartum hair loss (and the regrowth that seems to have a mind of its own) the emotions and anxiety, and what life looks like balancing being a mom of 3, work, and finding pieces of myself along the way. I also talk about my baby's first birthday plans because how did we get here?! Whether you're freshly postpartum, approaching your baby's first birthday, or simply looking for someone to remind you that you're not alone in this season, I hope this episode feels like a conversation with a friend.

Happy Blueberry Season! We are officially in the thick of the busiest time of the year on the farm and this week I'm sitting down with Caitlyn Macrie who is a fellow blueberry farmer's wife. She knows firsthand while raising children the beauty, challenges and dedication that come with life on the farm. We talk balancing motherhood with a career, building a life rooted in agriculture, and the passion behind her newest venture - a podcast created to share the stories of American farmers and help consumers better understand where their food comes from. Enjoy this conversation about motherhood, farming, community and stepping out of your comfort zone to make an impact.

In this week's episode, I'm talking with Caroline Auwarter, who owns Mae Flower Photography, runs a horse boarding business alongside her fiance, is the mom to a sweet 6 month old baby boy, balancing all of life's tasks day by day. We talk about our cringy moments of high school, the reality of running multiple businesses with a baby at home, and how much work horses and photography truly are - things the public doesn't see. This conversation is a reminder that there is so much beauty in the hustle, from early mornings and full calendars to finding purpose in the in-between moments.

Join me as I sit down with Chrissy Montenegro, owner of Emerald Lily Cafe and one of my friends from high school to talk about her incredible journey from competitive gymnast to coach, entrepreneur and former cheerleader for the Philadelphia Eagles. We also talk the realities of motherhood, including the first few months postpartum and how life really changes when your baby is officially earth side, and all of the beautiful moments and milestones her daughter is meeting in life right now. She shares behind the scenes stories from her time at NFL games, lessons she's learned and her biggest adventure yet- transforming a 40 foot trolley into a coffee shop. We laughed a lot in this one! Whether you're a mom, athlete, business owner or someone chasing a dream, this episode is for you.

This week's episode I sit down with Alyssa, a local friend who runs an animal farm with her husband. By day she is a dedicated NICU nurse caring for the tiniest patients and their families, and she recently stepped into the role of mom herself, experiencing the greatest honor one could have. We discuss the realities of balancing motherhood, farm life, along with her goals for her career when she returns from maternity leave. Her nurturing character is felt through this whole episode, and it was a joy to sit down with her and chat.

This week on the podcast, I'm sitting down with Nicole - local mom, fellow blueberry farmer's wife, Speech-Language Pathologist and owner of The Speech Barn/Little Berries Play Space in our hometown. She shares her passion for helping children grow to their fullest communication potential, what inspired her opening her space, and how she balances motherhood through it all. We bond over the unique life of being married to a blueberry farmer and how we are preparing for the busy season which is upon us. This episode is full of honest motherhood moments, my personal growth from speech therapy for my own child, and small business inspirations- you won't want to miss it.

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Raelynn, a woman from my community whose journey through infertility has led her to create something deep and meaningful for other women walking the same road. She has chosen to turn her pain into purpose by building a supportive women's group grounded in faith, hope and honest conversation. Together we talk about the realities of infertility, loss, and the importance of having a safe space to grieve and heal, and how leaning on faith has carried her through some of her hardest moments. Whether you're navigating infertility, supporting someone in your life who is or simply looking for a story that reminds you you're not alone, you won't want to miss this episode.

In this episode, I sit down with an old friend from high school as we talk about how life can truly come full circle in the most beautiful ways. From high school's cringiest moments to raising kids, her nursing shifts , our marriages and our newest endeavors in entrepreneurship- she opens up about balancing it all and building a life with her high school sweetheart. We talk about the chaos, the growth, the love and the reality of wearing so many hats while still chasing your purpose in the middle of it all.