Today, I am talking to Nina Nesdoly, she is a stress and burnout prevention speaker and researcher. She advocates for work-life balance and believes it is possible to be a high-achiever at work without burning out or letting stress take over.

On this episode, we’ll talk about: 

What burnout actually is and where you experience it 

How to think about your life responsibilities as balls of glass and rubber  

How to consider self compassion as a way to avoid burnout 

How to set boundaries in the workplace 

If you’re interested in learning more about the “it’s fine” community, visit www.rachelvarkey.com or @rachelvarkey on Instagram.

I am talking to Tiye Chamber, a life coach dedicated to empowering individuals to live their best lives by helping people connect the dots of toxic behavior and create healthy boundaries. 

On this episode, we’ll talk about: 

Where why we might lack boundaries

How to set boundary foundations

Some of the tactics people use to cross our boundaries 

What’s at risk if we don’t set boundaries 

If you are interested in learning more about Tiye Chambers and her work on boundaries, she has a course called “Boundaries Foundation.” You can learn more on her website https://bio.site/Boundary.Up.

Today, I am talking to Katherine Morgan Schafler the author of THE PERFECTIONIST’S GUIDE TO LOSING CONTROL. In her words, Katherine works with people who can present really well, seem completely put together when they want to be, and whose problems are not immediately apparent to others. 

On this episode, we’ll talk about: 

Katherine’s reframe on what perfectionism means to her - and how different it may look to mainstream media 

The five perfectionist personas and the pros/cons of each 

A universal thing we all do to deny ourselves of our right to joy

Today, I am talking to Peter Mutabazi, foster care and adoption advocate and author of “Now I Am Known”. Peter is a single parent who has fostered 32  young people. I was drawn to his story, and I am excited to share his journey to parenthood and the lessons he’s learned along the way. 

On this episode, we talk about: 

Peter’s journey to fatherhood 

The challenges of fostering and adoption 

And how we can support folks who are called to fostering and adoption

Today, I am talking to Benina Caviggiola, the creator of the Mama Knows Podcast and creator of Balkanina, where she shares lifestyle, fashion, and DIY tips. 

On this episode, we’ll talk about: 

Our changing bodies and biggest insecurities 

How we can change our goals for our bodies 

Trends for mid-size bodies that you should rock this summer! 

If you’re interested in learning more about IT’S FINE, check us out on Instagram and Tik Tok @itsfinethepod.

Today, I am chatting with Kate McReynolds, LMHC. She is the creator of the mom therapist on Instagram and is a licensed professional clinical counselor.

On this episode, we’ll talk about: 

How we get to mommy guilt

What mommy guilt is and how we can reframe it 

Whether or not we think our kids will need therapy 

How to find peace in mommy guilt and have meaningful relationships with our kids

Today, I am talking with Dr. JoAnn Hummel, a pastor, teacher, and leader who has served at a large church in Carrollton, TX for over 30 years. She is single and does not have any biological children. 

On this episode, we’ll talk about: 

The challenges of being single when you’re in your late 60s and the lessons she's learned along the way

Where JoAnn finds her confidence as a single person

What married people don’t realize about single people

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Today, I am chatting with Merle Bombardieri, author of ‘The Baby Decision’, and a clinical social worker and psychotherapist of over 30 years. She specializes in parenthood decision-making, infertility, adoption, and making the most of a childfree life.

On this episode, we’ll talk about: 

Why it’s important to make the ‘baby decision’ - childfree or parenthood 

The myth of only children 

The tug of war between couples making the ‘baby decision’ 

If you’re interested in learning more about IT’S FINE., check us out on Instagram and Tik Tok @itsfinethepod.

I am chatting with a woman’s podcast and story who encouraged me in the ups/downs of my fertility journey - Jesse Brown. She is the creator of Uniquely Knitted. Uniquely Knitted is a registered 501(c)(3) Non-Profit on a mission to heal the traumas of infertility and end the isolation that goes with struggling to conceive. They do that by running process groups for those affected by infertility.

On this episode, we’ll talk about: 

Jesse’s non-traditional way of becoming a mom 

What infertility can be like for those who want to become moms

Jesse’s tip for maintaining your identity in motherhood 

If you’re interested in learning more about IT’S FINE, check us out on Instagram and Tik Tok @itsfinethepod.

Today, I am chatting with a mother I admire so much - Anita Mannancheril. Anita is  an extremely accomplished board certified Family Medicine physician in New Jersey, my cousin, and has been a big sister to me as I navigated my journey to motherhood. 

On this episode, we talk about: 

Anita’s approach to mom guilt 

Building boundaries as a brown mom 

And the biggest its fine thing happening to her now 

If you’re interested in learning more about IT’S FINE, check us out on Instagram and Tik Tok @itsfinethepod.