We all strive to be self-aware and focus on being better versions of ourselves. But when does that behavior turn into an obsession and have the opposite effect? In this episode, we discuss the 10 signs that your self-awareness may have turned toxic. If you have ever found yourself compulsively searching the same topic on the internet, obsessively curating self-help quotes, taking every personality and Buzzfeed quiz out there, but still feeling stuck in the same place, this episode is definitely for you!

Joining us in this week’s episode is Nicole O’Neil - Healer, Intuitive Guide, and Mentor. We talk to Nicole about the traumatic event that inspired her to help guide others on their journey toward healing and how she helps people feel more connected to themselves, have deeper intimacy with others, and live a fuller life.

And that doesn't mean simply getting more sleep! Did you know there are actually 7 different types of rest? And it's critically important to our spiritual and physical health that we actively incorporate each of these into our daily lives because a deficiency in even one of the areas of rest can have a negative effect on our health, relationships, happiness, creativity, and productivity. LIndsey and Liz discuss how they incorporate creative rest, spirtual rest, emotional rest, etc., into our daily lives and how especially important it is to do so in the fast-paced, high-achieving world we all live in. Lots of great tips in this episode!

Joining us for this episode is Brendan Casey, author of the book “Until You Came Along”. Rated by BuzzFeed as the #1 funniest book on parenting, “Until You Came Along” is a comedic and heartwarming take on parenting. It chronicles all of the amazing things that made life worth living before parents became parents – boozy brunches, tailgates, travel, etc. Everything we gave up when our precious bundles of joy burst into this world, trampling the fun out of our finely-tuned existence with their pants-shitting, tantrum-throwing neediness.

As the world opens back up and more and more people are getting vaccinated, employers and employees are trying to figure out what a potential return to the office looks like. Or if there will even be one. In this episode we discuss the “new normal” that companies and all of us worker bees will have to navigate. Are we willing to give up any new-found work/life balance for the sake of precious face time with the higher ups? How will companies adapt to supporting their employees as many of them may decide to remain remote? Will this help or hurt working mothers and diversity and inclusion initiatives? Lots of interesting discussion in this episode!

This episode is all about the importance of Wellness. Whether it’s emotional, physical, occupational, or otherwise...defining what that means to you and how you can better incorporate it into your daily life. Liz discusses her hatred of meditation and Lindsey gives us a crash course in cosmic health. Lots of great insights in this episode!

We have spent a lot of time on the podcast talking about how challenging the pandemic has been for working moms. Today we are joined by our friend Brian who, in addition to having a demanding job, is also parenting 3 busy kids. Brian entertains us with hilarious stories of how he and his wife survived quarantine, remote learning, AND a move during the pandemic. He also shares one of the sweetest Pump moments we’ve ever had on the podcast.

Everyday on social media we are entertained with pictures of cute kids, adorable pets, food porn, and fun vacations. But in between all of that lies a lot of comparison, passive-aggression, and sometimes outright bullying. For all of the good these human networks have brought us, scientific studies are proving that too much time on social media is detrimental to our mental health. We discuss recognizing when it's time to take a break and what we can do instead to improve our states of mind.

Get ready for some serious inspiration in this episode! We are joined by our dear friend Cordelia Howell who tells us her story of rising through the ranks of a Fortune 100 company from a young new hire with no experience to becoming a respected leader within a global organization. She talks about the importance of curiosity, taking chances, and mentorship in career development and we give a nod to last week's episode with some self-care talk at the end.

With 45M hashtags on Instagram, the term #selfcare typically conjures up images of spa days expensive beauty products, and yoga retreats. But in reality, self-care should be a form of discipline - a necessity as basic as eating and sleeping. In this episode we dig into the importance of taking an active role in preserving our own well-being and happiness.