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Do It Backwards: A Gift to Your Future Self
In this episode, I’m sharing a simple strategy that is already making my days feel lighter: do the things you’re dreading first. Instead of leaving the kitchen cleanup, preparing vegetables for the kids, Duolingo, exercise, or dinner prep until later, I’m trying to get them done as early as possible—before my brain has a chance to complain.
I talk about how doing things ahead of time can feel like giving a gift to your future self, and how my husband’s meal-prep habits have inspired me to think differently about cooking for a big family. I also share an update about exploring hormone replacement therapy, what I’ve been learning about perimenopause, and why I’m more open to it now than I expected.
Plus, I recap the end of our very busy summer: a beautiful hike in Canmore, sushi karaoke in Banff with my parents and kids, and a special visit from longtime friends. It was exhausting, joyful, and a reminder that staying connected to old friendships is absolutely worth the effort.
So this week, try doing it backwards: pick the thing you’re most likely to put off and do it first. Your future self will thank you.

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Hey guys! How’s your summer going? Mine is winding down—today’s the last week before the kids head back to school, and honestly, I need a break. I scheduled a full “mama camp” staycation with all the boys, my nephew, and my parents in town. Right now, I’m sitting in the car while they’re at the trampoline park, and it already feels like Thursday even though it’s only Tuesday!
The big takeaway I want to share with you today is this: read Die with Zero. I listened to the audiobook on YouTube, and it completely shifted how I think about money. Instead of feeling guilty every time I spend, it helped me see that money is meant to be used for experiences—especially when your family can enjoy them the most.
With five boys (ages 10 to 15), my nephew, and my parents visiting, our family spending is at its peak right now. Sports, clothes, shoes, travel, education—it all adds up. But instead of feeling bad about it, I’m reminding myself that this is the season to invest in memories. Later, when the kids are grown and independent, we won’t need to spend the same way. So why hold back now?
This book also challenged the idea of saving everything “for the kids.” If you’re planning to leave them money, why not give it when they actually need it—like for university or a mortgage—instead of waiting until they’re in their 60s and don’t need it as much?
This week, I’m splurging a little more than usual: trampoline park, downhill karting, karaoke with sushi (first time ever!), escape rooms, Activate, and even a family rafting trip this summer. Yes, it’s a lot of money for six people, but I’m practicing gratitude instead of guilt. I’m blessed to be able to do these things, and I don’t want to be the person who saves everything and misses out on the memories.
So here’s my challenge to you: if you can afford it, spend the money—but feel good about it. And if you can’t, then don’t. Either way, make the choice consciously. And if you’re struggling with the guilt of spending, check out Die with Zero. It’s been a game-changer for me.
Alright, I’m off to see how the kids are doing at the trampoline park. Love you all—chat next week!

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In this episode, I get real about where I’m at right now: 42, in the middle of summer chaos with four boys (including twins), and finally admitting that it doesn’t just take a village to raise kids—it takes a village to take care of *me*.

After our recent vacation, I hit a low point. My back was flaring up, my mood was all over the place, and I realized I was surrounded by males all day and missing my girlfriends’ support. So I started rebuilding my “village”:

- Seeing a naturopath for hormones and supplements  
- Going to physio and doing core work for my lower back  
- Looking into acupuncture  
- Seriously considering hormone replacement therapy (HRT), even though I used to think it was “unnatural”

I’ve always been very “let the body do its thing” and avoided meds unless absolutely necessary. But after months of feeling like the worst version of myself when I’m tired—snapping, raging over tiny things, feeling almost “crazy”—I decided my quality of life matters more than being perfectly natural. I’m still cautious and doing my research, but I’m open to HRT if it helps.

A few big takeaways I land on in this episode:

- Hormone decline can start up to 10 years before “menopause age,” and a lot of symptoms (mood swings, rage, anxiety, depression-like feelings) get misdiagnosed or ignored.  
- My husband loves me, but he doesn’t know what to do with my symptoms. It’s on me to lead my own care and then invite him in.  
- Taking care of myself takes effort: booking appointments, trying supplements, doing the exercises, saying no to the extra bread, asking for help.  
- If what I’m doing isn’t fixing it, I need to go back for help—even if I “know what to do,” because consistency is the hard part.

I end with a gentle nudge to anyone listening: if you’ve been debating booking that appointment, making that call, or trying that thing you keep putting off, this is your sign. Get that one more person into your village who helps *you* feel better, so you can show up better for everyone else.

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Hey everyone! In this episode, I’m sharing something that’s been really helpful for me as a mom: how to start appreciating yourself, especially when you’re not feeling appreciated by your partner. I talk about how practicing appreciation for what our husbands do can actually help us feel more appreciated too. I also share a simple exercise I used—writing down all the little things I did in a day that I didn’t even plan on doing—to help me see how much I really do for my family. Plus, I get real about the challenges of parenting teenagers, juggling summer schedules, and learning to coach myself through the tough moments. If you’ve ever felt like your hard work goes unnoticed, this one’s for you.

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I have triggers that caused me to be afraid of my kids future, and I always look for a way to comfort those fears and to replace those fears with something else that I have to look forward to in my life and for my kids future and in this episode, I share with you how you could ask the universe to help you solve these problems and comfort those triggers and hopefully this is helpful to you with your fears and triggers 

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Please Borrow the strict that I have for dealing with teenagers. It really helps me feel satisfied and happy and calm with my parenting and makes me feel good about the future of my kids. I really do believe this trick works and I think you should listen to this episode and copy it for yourself.

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This episode is basically a mom pep talk for that weird, emotional in-between stage when your kids are still around, but suddenly they don’t need you the same way anymore. The speaker talks about that sneaky mix of sadness, confusion, and “wait… what do I do with myself now?” that can show up as kids get older and life starts shifting.[Attachment]
The big message is: don’t rush past the feelings. Name them, let yourself feel them, talk them out, and stop pretending you can just skip straight to the fun new chapter without grieving the old one first.[Attachment]
She also leans into the idea that this is a transition, not a one-and-done moment, so it may keep popping up in waves. Her advice is to keep your routines, stay connected to people, try new things, and practice becoming the version of yourself that exists beyond constant kid-management mode.[Attachment]
It’s honest, a little funny, and very real — basically: yes, your kids are growing up, and yes, that can be sad, but you’re not broken, you’re just in the middle of a big parenting shift.[Attachment]

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You had a career or maybe you haven’t then you had some kids and stayed home with them and now you’re wondering what to do next this episode is for you. 
The secret is just try something over and over and over again until you learn. 
Do a pilot of whatever thing you want to try and then decide if you want to do it or not do it but before you’ve tried it, you can’t decide if you want to do it or not. Do it just go try it.
 

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