Holding the Harvest

Welcome to HTH first Mother's Day Special! In this solo episode I'm reflecting on 5 and a half years as a mom and the beautifully shifting journey that changes us forever when we become one. Discussing who i was before becoming a mom, who I've evolved into, "mom brain", joy, guilt, purpose and growth that comes with raising little humans.

She's BACK! Summer is guest starring with me in this real, unfiltered, catch-up on all things life episode. From honest conversations around vaccines and navigating those decisions as moms, to sweet and also chaotic kid updates - it's a good one. We dive into the latest on the blueberry farm - because there's always something happening there - like bees, blueberry varieties and some of our favorite times to pick them fresh off the plant. For a mom who loves a good heart-to-heart, this episode will feel like sitting down with a friend who just gets it.

*Disclaimer- This episode discusses childhood cancer and a family's journey through it. Please listen with care.*

I sit down with Dana Grasso this week. A mother, wife, marathon runner, educator and fierce advocate for childhood cancer awareness. She tells me about her work, her marathon runs and how she trained for them so diligently. We talk about what it means to keep going when life feels impossibly heavy, how she channeled her pain into purpose after her son's AML diagnosis, all while balancing motherhood, her work, and this painful season. Dana's story is one of strength, as she is continuing to learn and grow from the most difficult time in her life. She is a force. Don't miss this episode.

In this episode, I'm talking with Alex Reed, a friend I met on a Disney Cruise back in 2024 who quickly became much more than a vacation connection. We talk about the real side of motherhood- the moments that stretch you, including navigating speech delays with our children and the emotions that come with it. She shares how keeping God at the center of her life guides her through chaos, challenges, and blessings. This episode is about how you can find your people in the most unexpected places...and a reminder that Disney is oh so magical.

This week I'm joined by a fellow farmer's wife and local mom, Jaime. She works full time, raises her family, spends countless hours at sporting events and manages motherhood with grace. In this conversation she shares the recipes from farm to table, her routines plus some practical tips to keep things running as smooth as possible. This episode is about the beautiful balancing act so many women know all too well.

This week, I'm sitting down with my friend Marissa- salon owner, business woman, and someone who has walked through some really hard seasons with much strength and grace. We chat about what it looked like to build her business from the ground up while simultaneously navigating infertility and thyroid disease behind the scenes. Marissa shares her journey so openly, and I know so many women will feel seen, encouraged and less alone after listening.

This week, I'm joined by my best friend Summer, a fellow blueberry farmer's wife, and mom of three young boys. We're talking farm life, friendship, motherhood, and the kind of bond that stays steady through the hard times, but mostly the good. This lighthearted conversation about similar lifestyles, raising kids in the thick of blueberry season and having that go-to person who just gets it is what this episode is about. Enjoy!

In this episode, I sit down with my husband's cousin Brette, the owner of Blume Med Spa, to talk about her journey through motherhood at a young age, pushing through the hard seasons and building a life she's proud of. Her story is that of resilience and growth, proving that your starting point does not decide your ending. If you've ever doubted yourself or wondered if you could do more- this one's for you. Tune in now and be inspired by what's possible.

This week I sit down with Celina, a really great friend of mine whose story inspired me from the start. She tells me about her early years as a mom, building a career as a corrections officer, to then navigating a medical crisis. We talk about motherhood, survival, perspective shifts and the lessons that come from walking through some of life's toughest seasons.

In this episode, we dig into something that almost every mom feels but rarely talks about-the mental load. The invisible list that's always running through our heads: the appointments, the school programs, the groceries, DINNER - because you guessed it, I forget to take something out for dinner multiple times a week. We talk about the weight of mom guilt and especially as a working mom how that feeling intensifies during harvest season when everything demands more of me. From juggling responsibilities to questioning if you're doing enough, this episode is an honest conversation about the pressure women carry and the grace we need to give ourselves. You are not alone. Sometimes the heaviest part of the harvest is what we carry in our minds.