Intentional Household

Honouring the Season: Reflecting on 2025, What We’ve Learned, and Why We’re Pressing Pause

This is the final episode of the Intentional Household Podcast for 2025 — and our last scheduled episode before an intentional pause.

In this reflective conversation, Laura Wilson and Tatiana Rivers look back on the year, the themes that surfaced again and again through our podcast conversations, and the personal lessons that shaped how we show up at home, at work, and in partnership.

This episode is about honouring what this season has asked of us — and choosing alignment over constant momentum.

In this episode, we reflect on:

• What the podcast taught us about intentional living
• The importance of scheduled reflection and planning
• Why regular partner touchbases reduce friction and resentment
• The role of support — household, life, and professional
• Letting go of the idea that doing everything alone is a strength
• Why we’re choosing to press pause to be fully present with our families

This pause isn’t burnout or loss of passion — it’s intentional prioritization.
 The podcast will always be here. This season with our children will not.

Thank you to every listener, guest, and community member who has been part of this chapter. We are deeply grateful.

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 ✨ Intentional living is about choice — and sometimes, pausing is the most intentional choice of all.

Why do smart, capable couples still struggle with everyday friction at home?

In this video podcast episode, Laura is joined by Shannon Waller, partner at Strategic Coach and creator of The Entrepreneurial Team® Program, to unpack how psychometric tools like Kolbe®, DISC, and PRINT® can dramatically improve communication, reduce conflict, and strengthen partnership at home.

This episode explores:

• How instinctive strengths show up in household responsibilities
• Why “doing it my way” creates unnecessary conflict
• How couples can stop misinterpreting differences as problems
• The power of building a true team mindset at home
• Where to start if you’re new to psychometric tools

Whether you’re parenting, running a business together, or simply trying to create a more peaceful household, this episode offers practical insight you can apply immediately.

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 💬 Comment below: What’s one area at home where better understanding could help?

📍 Find Shannon Waller:
Website: https://yourteamsuccess.com

Strategic Coach: https://www.strategiccoach.com

LinkedIn & Facebook: Search Shannon Waller 

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Divorce is one of life’s most overwhelming transitions — and it’s not just legal. It’s emotional, relational, and deeply personal.

In this episode, Laura is joined by Andrea, COO of a family law firm, and Michelina Cusano, Certified Divorce Specialist and Coach, for an honest, compassionate conversation about how to navigate divorce with intention — not just survival.

Together, they explore:

• What to know legally before emotions take over
• How emotional support can dramatically change the divorce experience
• Why having the right community around you can reduce isolation and speed healing
• How shared experiences create strength, clarity, and hope during transition

One of the most powerful parts of this conversation is the role of community support, including the Empowered Exit Divorce Community Group — a space created for individuals moving through divorce to feel seen, supported, and understood, rather than alone 

This episode is a reminder that divorce doesn’t have to be navigated in silence — and that when legal guidance, emotional support, and community come together, real healing becomes possible.

🎧 Listen now and learn how to move through divorce with clarity, support, and intention.

Guest Resources & Support

If you are thinking about divorce, in the process of making the decision, or already navigating it, support matters.

Andrea Klein
Director of Operations, The Riley Divorce & Family Law Firm
Andrea supports individuals through the legal side of divorce, helping them understand their rights, responsibilities, and next steps with clarity and confidence.

Michelina Cusano
Certified Divorce Specialist & Divorce Coach
Michelina works with individuals navigating divorce to process emotional change, rebuild confidence, and move forward with intention and self-trust.

🔗 Community Support Resource:
 Empowered Exit Divorce Community Group

Hiring a babysitter can feel overwhelming — especially when you’re not sure what questions to ask or how to set clear expectations.

In this episode of Intentional Household, Laura Wilson is joined by Allie Dunbar, founder of The Summerhill Club, a boutique babysitting and family-helper agency supporting hundreds of families across Toronto and New York City.

Together, they break down how parents can confidently screen, interview, and set babysitters up for success — even when hiring independently. From red flags to watch for, to interview questions that actually reveal fit, this episode offers practical, step-by-step guidance to take the stress out of babysitting decisions.

🎁 Plus, listeners can download a free babysitter checklist with sample screening questions, interview prompts, and communication templates.

In this powerful episode of the Intentional Household Podcast, Laura sits down with trainer, coach, and former varsity lacrosse athlete Liz Corrente to explore how support, mentorship, and teamwork shape women’s confidence—both inside and far beyond the gym.

Liz brings a unique background in psychology, counseling, and athletics, giving her a deeply holistic approach to training. Together, she and Laura dive into why so many women feel pressure to “do it all,” how asking for help becomes a strength, and the incredible transformation that happens when we finally give ourselves permission to receive support.

🌱 In this episode, we explore:

• Why women often struggle to seek support—even when they need it most
• Misconceptions about hiring a trainer and how to reframe them
• How physical training and mental health deeply influence each other
• The underestimated impact a trainer can have on your whole life (Laura shares her own 29029 story)
• Liz’s philosophy for pushing clients safely and confidently beyond their comfort zones
• How teamwork in sports shapes resilient, capable girls
• Practical guidance for women who feel stuck or unsure where to begin
• How parents can support their kids… without helicoptering

Whether you're thinking about hiring a trainer, trying to rebuild your confidence, or raising daughters who know the power of support, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

🎧 Listen on your favourite podcast platform and join us for an empowering, deeply honest conversation.

The Stress-Free Holiday Season Blueprint

with Laura Wilson & Tatiana Rivers

If the holidays usually feel magical… but also mildly chaotic, this episode is your new survival guide. Laura and Tatiana break down exactly how to plan ahead, simplify expectations, and create more joy (and less overwhelm) this season.

✨ Inside this episode:

• How to set holiday expectations early with your partner & family
• The easiest way to divide gift responsibilities and avoid mental load overload
• Hosting without burnout — simple systems that actually work
• Saying no gracefully so you don’t overschedule yourself
• How to build traditions that feel energizing instead of draining

This is your blueprint for a calmer, more intentional holiday season — one you can actually enjoy.

🎧 Listen now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify
👉 intentionalhousehold.com/podcast

In this week’s episode of The Intentional Household, Laura sits down with Brant Shrimplin — entrepreneur, dad, owner of 626 Financial, and author of Stop Hitting Snooze — for a deeply inspiring conversation on what it really means to live with purpose.

Brant opens up about the moment he realized traditional success wasn’t enough… and how redefining happiness changed everything: his business, his marriage, his parenting, and his life.

🌿 In this episode, you’ll hear Laura and Brant explore:

• How to uncover your purpose beyond work and parenting
• Why friendships matter more than ever in adulthood
• Simple gratitude practices that shift your entire day

This conversation is warm, insightful, and filled with practical wisdom for anyone craving a more intentional, purpose-driven life.

🎧 Listen now and wake up to a life you won’t want to sleep through.

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The Santa question always seems to come out of nowhere — in the car, before bedtime, or right in the middle of dinner. What do you say when your child asks if Santa is real?

In this heartfelt episode, Laura Wilson and Tatiana Rivers explore how to approach this milestone conversation with intention. They share personal stories from their own childhoods, discuss when kids usually start asking, and unpack how to align your response with your family’s core values — from honesty and trust to wonder and generosity.

You’ll hear thoughtful strategies for:

• Preparing and aligning with your partner before the question comes
• Responding in ways that protect both the magic and the meaning
• Validating your child’s emotions while strengthening connection

✨ The key message: It’s not about having the perfect answer — it’s about offering a thoughtful and intentional one.

🎧 Listen now on the Intentional Household Podcast — available on Buzzsprout
and all major streaming platforms.

Laura Wilson, Co-Founder of Intentional Household, with guest Adam Rivers, Founder of Rivers Wealth

The holidays are meant to be joyful—but without a plan, they can quickly turn into a season of overspending and unnecessary stress. In this episode, Laura sits down with financial expert Adam Rivers to talk about how couples can plan their holiday budgets together before the spending begins.

They break down the essentials of intentional budgeting—from setting shared expectations with your partner to including often-overlooked categories like travel, wrapping supplies, and January expenses. Adam also shares his top tips for staying aligned as a couple and how documenting purchases can prevent conflict and keep communication clear.

Whether you’re hoping to cut back, spend smarter, or simply feel more at ease this holiday season, this conversation will help you make choices that align with your values and bring more joy (and less guilt) into your celebrations.

💡 Ready to get intentional about your finances?
Connect with Rivers Wealth for personalized financial guidance at www.rivers-wealth.com
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What if running your home could feel lighter, calmer, and more intentional—without adding more to your plate?

In this week’s episode of Intentional Household, Laura sits down with Kelly Hubbell, founder of Sage Haus, mom of three, and creator of the Home Systems digital course and playbook. Kelly shares how small, smart systems can reclaim hours in your week and transform the energy of your home.

From meal planning to morning routines, cleaning systems to household admin—this conversation will change the way you think about “managing it all.”

✨ Highlights:

• Why modern family life feels so overloaded (and what to do about it)
• The key systems every household needs to run smoothly
• How to start small—and see big results fast
• Real-life transformations from families who’ve implemented the Sage Haus method

🎧 Listen now to How to Build Home Systems That Save Time with Kelly Hubbell of Sage Haus
📺 Available on YouTube and all major podcast platforms.

🔗 Explore Kelly’s resources:

• Take the 2-minute quiz to see how many hours you’re spending managing your home → sagehaus.com/quiz
  
  
• Learn how to transition your nanny into a house manager → sagehaus.com/nanny-to-house-manager
  
  
• Discover more from Kelly → sagehaus.com