Day 10 of testing if waking up at 5AM will change my life. 

We're officially in double digits, babies. 

Ten days into my 5AM challenge, I'm learning something surprising: waking up early isn't actually the hardest part. Going to bed on time so I don't dread it is.

In this Day 10 check-in, I'm sharing the reality behind building new habits, especially with ADHD. The excitement of starting something new is beginning to wear off, the novelty is slightly fading, and I'm entering the phase where consistency matters more than motivation.

I talk about:
• The struggle of creating healthy nighttime habits when the kids are at their dad's (where my single moms at?)
• How doom scrolling, late-night TV, and "just one more thing" can sabotage even the best morning routine
• The evening routine I'm experimenting with to support better sleep and more consistent mornings
• Why habit building often requires replacing old behaviors, not just eliminating them
• The role community and accountability play in personal growth and self-improvement

If you're trying to wake up earlier, build better habits, improve your productivity, or simply become more consistent with the promises you make to yourself, this episode is a reminder that progress isn't about perfection. It's about showing up, even when the excitement fades.

And to everyone who's been sending me 5AM texts, DMs, and messages - you might be the reason this challenge is still going strong 💕

Because becoming the person you want to be doesn't happen overnight - but it might happen one small habit at a time... and we're about to find out. 

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Four days into my 5AM wake-up challenge, and I'm already noticing some surprising changes.

In this episode of Mostly All Figured Out, I'm sharing the real-life experience of waking up at 5AM as a single mom, business owner, and person with ADHD. No miracle morning claims. No "I've completely transformed my life in a week" nonsense. Just an honest look at what's working, what's hard, and why keeping promises to yourself might be more powerful than any productivity hack.

We talk about:
• My day-by-day 5AM wake-up ratings
• Why charging my phone across the room is a game-changer
• The unexpected connection between self-trust and productivity
• Lessons from Atomic Habits by James Clear, truly one of the best books I've ever read
• How identity shapes our habits and behaviors
• Why small actions can create massive change over time
• Balancing personal goals, motherhood, business ownership, and a social life

If you've ever struggled to stick with a new habit, hit snooze one too many times, or wondered whether changing your routine could help you become the person you want to be, this episode is for you.

Follow along as I spend the next month testing whether waking up at 5AM actually leads to better focus, more consistency, business growth, and a life that feels more aligned with my goals.

Because maybe the secret isn't waking up at 5AM. Maybe it's becoming someone who keeps promises to herself ✨

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Hey babies, we're back!! It's been a minute. 

I'm catching you up on everything: the resting era, the panic era, and the locked-in era I'm currently living in. We're talking divorce aftermath, selling the house, a boyfriend detour, a financial wake-up call that hit like a freight train, and how sheer desperation (as per usual) is what finally got me moving. 

But the real thing I want to talk about today? What it actually means to decide. Not the Instagram "claim it in the comments!!" version of deciding - the real kind. The kind where you accidentally forget to cancel a $370 hotel you never stayed in, and instead of absolutely destroying yourself over it, you just... don't. Because you've already decided you're wealthy, and wealthy women don't spiral, they pivot.

I'm also getting into my big money goals for 2026, what's actually working in my business (shoutout to my incredible contractors), and how my financial advisor pulled off a miracle I never could have dreamed up on my own.

Plus: My dog Simon makes a quick cameo, Jackson's cardinal mug gets its moment, and I shout out basically everyone I've ever met.

If you're a single mom running a business, figuring it out on your own, and tired of advice that sounds like it was written by ChatGPT - this one's for you.

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In this episode, I’m giving an update on where I’m at right now - two and a half months into 2026, chasing big goals, managing ADHD, running a business, and trying to level up my income as a single mom.

My word of the year is money… and let me tell you, that has forced me to look at everything - how I work, how I charge, how I think, and honestly, how much I’ve been playing small.

I share what’s actually been going on behind the scenes in my business, including how I’m working toward a $250K year, what’s already shifting, and the mindset blocks I’ve had to call myself out on (hi, undercharging and overgiving 🙃).

We also get into:

• Why “expanders” are more powerful than generic advice
• The reality of building a business with ADHD
• Learning to receive money - harder than it sounds
• Holding two truths at once - gratitude and burnout
• The mindset shifts helping me grow faster this year
• And how I’m learning to regulate my nervous system while still going after big goals

This episode is messy, honest, and hopefully exactly what you need if you’re in your own “figuring it out” era.

If you’ve ever felt like you know you’re capable of more, but can’t quite get out of your own way, this one’s for you.

Let’s figure it out together 💛

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Okay. This episode? It’s one of those conversations that stays with you.

This week on Mostly All Figured Out, I’m sitting down with my incredible friend Leighton Jones - dancer, nurse, immigrant, political advocate, community builder, and one of the most fearless humans I know.

We talk about what it actually means and looks like to stop caring what people think… and why that’s way harder than Instagram makes it look.

Leighton shares his story of immigrating from Jamaica to the U.S. at 19, growing up in a country where being gay is illegal, surviving bullying and violence, and choosing - over and over again - to live authentically anyway. And let me tell you… this conversation will make you rethink what bravery really looks like.

We get into:

• Why your reaction is your power
• How to stop people-pleasing (especially when it’s your default)
• The difference between online connection and real-life community
• Immigrant resilience and the trauma people don’t talk about
• Facing fears around money, business, and asking for what you’re worth
• What it looks like to choose joy on purpose

There’s laughter. There’s real talk. There are uncomfortable truths. There’s a moment where I get lovingly called out (and honestly? I needed it).

If you’ve ever:

• Held yourself back because you were afraid of being judged
• Struggled to show up authentically online
• Felt torn between who you are and who people expect you to be
• Needed permission to choose yourself

This one’s for you.

We’re stepping into 2026 with courage, boundaries, bold energy, and way less caring about what the wrong people think.

Let’s get into it 💛

Follow Leighton for all the details on dance classes and what he's up to next on IG @leejay____

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It’s 2026, babies, and you know what that means. It’s goal-setting time. In this solo episode, I’m sharing exactly how I’m planning my year, my goals (big and tiny), and what actually worked for me in 2025. From ADHD chaos to hair loss hell to realizing I’ve been emotionally held hostage by one lipstick comment since 2013 -this one’s a full-on heart-to-heart. I talk about quitting Adderall, reorganizing my office mid-spiral, the reason behind my word of the year (MONEYYY), and building real systems to actually follow through on goals.

If you’re a neurodivergent human, a chronically overextended woman, or just tired of setting resolutions that flop by February - this one’s for you. You’ll leave with a tangible, doable system for setting goals that make sense (and stick), plus a reminder that you’re not alone in trying to figure it all out.

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What to do now?

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Hi friends! Welcome back to Mostly All Figured Out! It’s 2026, and I’m kicking off this year by choosing a theme for myself that feels big and a little scary: money. Yep. This is the year I stop playing small, stop doing free labor, and start owning the value I bring - in business, in life, in everything.

In this episode, I’m reflecting on the past few years of choosing a "word of the year" (remember freedom? gamechanger? routine?) and sharing why this year is all about financial growth, CEO energy, and actually believing I’m the boss I already am. I’m diving into what held me back before, what I’m focusing on now, and what I’m no longer available for (spoiler alert: burnout and undercharging).

If you’ve been feeling stuck in survival mode, unsure how to level up, or just need a nudge to finally pick your own word of the year - this one’s for you.

I’m talking about:

• How I pick my annual theme and why it matters
• What “money” really means to me this year
• The tough love I got from a friend that changed everything
• ADHD, routines, and finding a rhythm that actually works
• And how I plan to grow this podcast and my income this year

Let’s make 2026 the year we show up differently - more confident, more intentional, and more in charge of our lives. What’s your theme for the year? Let me know. Let’s do this together.

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In this episode of Mostly All Figured Out, I’m sharing how working from home unexpectedly helped me create a more intentional holiday season, build an evening routine that actually stuck, and be more present with my kids during December.

I knew going into this month that I’d have the boys a lot - their dad was gone for most of December - and I didn’t want to look back and feel like I missed it while technically being there the whole time. So I got intentional with my days, locked in during work hours, and built small systems that supported the kind of mom and human I wanted to be this season.

We talk about:

• Working from home as a system (not just a vibe)
• Building an evening routine without forcing it
• Habit stacking and ADHD-friendly routines
• How washing the dishes every night completely changed my life (swear to God, I'm just as shocked as you are)
• Being present with your kids without burning yourself out
• Why small, supportive habits matter more than big overhauls

I also share a quick update on working on the inauguration reception for Buffalo’s incoming mayor, Sean Ryan, and why there’s no real slowing down as the year wraps up.

If you’ve been craving calmer days, better routines, or proof that small changes can actually change how your life feels - this episode is for you 💛

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What to do now?

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In this episode of Mostly All Figured Out, we are talking about the one habit that turned me from a stressy, scroll-til-midnight gremlin into a cozy, journal-writing, gym-going, calm mom. That’s right: I stopped bringing my phone to bed. And babies? I'm a changed woman.

I’ll share:

• Why I started accidentally journaling (and my realization that there is no 'right' way to do it)
• How ditching screens led me to sexy romance novels (A Court of Thorns and Roses? Not for me. Sorry to the fae community.)
• The cozy and healing magic of tarot cards and my guilty pleasure tarot interpreter - DON'T JUDGE ME I'M JUST A GIRL
• A little love letter to my favorite podcast that re-lit my fire for personal growth
• The very real ADHD struggles with time, routine, and money - and how I’m finally fighting back with better habits
• This month’s new healthy habit: working from home (and not bankrupting myself at coffee shops anymore)
• And the mantra saving my life right now: My reaction is my power

Plus, I share what I’ve been up to, what’s been working, and how this whole one-new-habit-a-month thing is slowly shifting my life.

Listen if you’re:

• Craving a dopamine detox
• Tired of being tired all the time
• Curious about how tiny changes can create massive momentum
• A single parent, an ADHD girlie, or someone just trying to hold it all together

no screen bedtime habit, ADHD and routines, healthy habit podcast, self care for moms, tarot for beginners, journaling mental health, dopamine detox, working from home ADHD, romance books for anxiety, mostly all figured out podcast

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What to do now?

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Okay, this one? A true emotional rollercoaster.

Lizzy (my actual sister, not just in vibes - she's legally my sibling) is back on the pod, and we are talking about everything. From her journey as a teen mom, to both of us getting divorced, to dating again in our 30s and how different our experiences have been...it’s all in here.

There’s a story in here where Lizzy had to fake passing out just to get medical care. There’s a man who felt the need to clarify “I’m not gay” in his dating profile. There are espresso martinis. There is chaos. And now there's you.

We get into:

• Lizzy’s teen pregnancy and marriage/divorce story
• What it’s really like dating post-divorce (spoiler: UN-HINGE-D)
• A savage roast of some of the worst dating app bios we’ve seen (and saved for your listening pleasure)
• What we actually want in a relationship now, and why we won’t settle for less
• The comforting joy of ginger ale and Lorna Doones in a crisis

If you've ever faked enthusiasm for a man with “Bills Mafia” in his bio, this episode is for you.

What you’ll walk away with:

• A reminder that you’re not alone in the mess
• Permission to laugh at things that were once not funny
• Sisterly advice on what red flags to dodge like your life depends on it
• Deep validation if you’re feeling like love is broken - it’s not, the apps just might be

Highlights & Time Stamps:

• 00:00 – Sisters’ reunion & immediate chaos
• 02:30 – Lizzy’s teen‑mom journey + unexpected hospital trip
• 16:00 – My divorce story + re‑starting life and self‑worth
• 28:45 – Dating app horror show: the worst bios we’ve saved
• 36:20 – What we really want in a partner (and why we’ve changed)
• 42:00 – Wrap‑up, sibling shout‑outs, next episode tease

Not every episode will be about dating, I promise. But this one? Absolutely had to be. Part two is coming soon, and you’ll want to be here for it.

Love you. Mean it.

Now go swipe left on that man holding a fish.

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What to do now?

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Thank you to our sponsor - Mercury Salon! Head to Mercury at 43 Allen Street to see Felicia and have all of your hairy needs met. Call her to book an appointment: (716) 883-8800