The Mom's Got This... Mostly Podcast

If you’re an ambitious mom whose life looks “right” on paper but still feels quietly restless, this conversation will resonate deeply.

In this episode of Mom’s Got This… Mostly, Alicia sits down with Mia Gruccio (host of Daily Bread and Dirty Dishes) for an honest conversation about redefining success, choosing a different path, and giving yourself permission to want more — even when your current life is good.

They explore identity shifts, comparison, faith, fear, and the courage it takes to step outside the status quo. What does success actually mean when you strip away approval, expectations, and external validation? And how do you know when it’s time to pivot?

If you’ve been craving alignment without blowing up your life, this episode will remind you that wanting more doesn’t make you ungrateful — it makes you awake.

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Have you ever looked at your career and thought, “I worked so hard for this… so why doesn’t it feel right anymore?”

In this episode of Mom’s Got This… Mostly, Alicia speaks to the ambitious working mom who is successful on paper but quietly unfulfilled. If motherhood changed you but your career stayed the same, this conversation will feel like clarity.

We explore what it means to outgrow a role you once loved, the difference between burnout and misalignment, and how ambition evolves after becoming a mom. You don’t need to burn your life down — you need strategy, alignment, and a runway.

If you’re craving a more aligned career, deeper fulfillment, and a smart transition plan that protects your family and finances, this episode will help you see that you’re not ungrateful — you’re evolving.

And you’re allowed to build what’s next.

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• Schedule a free Aligned Ambition call: Here 
• Instagram: @a.s.grantham

Have you ever looked at your life and thought, “Everything is fine… so why do I still feel restless?” In this episode of Mom’s Got This… Mostly, Alicia speaks directly to the working mom who isn’t burned out, isn’t miserable — but knows deep down she’s meant for more.

We unpack why feeling “fine” isn’t a failure, but often a powerful signal that you’re outgrowing the life you built before motherhood. Alicia shares how motherhood shifted her priorities — and why it’s normal, human, and healthy for desires, dreams, and identity to evolve over time.

This episode explores fear, identity shifts, and the quiet ache many moms feel when their life looks good on paper but no longer feels aligned. If you’re a working mom caught between gratitude and longing — wanting more joy, fulfillment, freedom, or creativity without blowing up your life — this conversation is a reminder that your desires matter, your dreams are valid, and it’s not too late to begin again.

EPISODE RESOURCES

• Book your Dream Strategy Session
• Instagram: @a.s.grantham
• Schedule a free discovery call: Here

Many moms assume survival mode ends once the newborn phase passes — but what if it quietly lingers for years? In this episode, Alicia shares a deeply personal realization: she had been living in survival mode since the birth of her son, without even knowing it.

Reflecting on postpartum challenges, career pressure, leadership responsibilities, and unresolved burnout, Alicia walks listeners through how prolonged stress can become normalized — shaping decisions, health habits, and even how we answer questions like “Do I want more?” without realizing it’s fear speaking.

The conversation explores nervous system regulation, inner child healing, and why feeling “stuck” isn’t always a motivation problem — it’s often a safety response. Alicia shares gentle, accessible practices that have helped her begin stepping out of fight-or-flight and into rest, trust, and regulation.

If you’re a mom who feels tired, blocked, or disconnected despite “doing all the right things,” this episode offers language, clarity, and permission to get curious — and a reminder that healing doesn’t require force, only awareness and compassion.

EPISODE RESOURCES

• Book your Dream Strategy Session
• Instagram: @a.s.grantham
• Schedule a free discovery call: Here

In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Alicia and Gina Lowe explore what happens after the awakening — when a mom realizes she’s lost herself and begins the work of reclaiming who she is without abandoning her family or burning her life down.

Gina shares how reconnecting with herself transformed the way she showed up as a mother, partner, and leader in her home. Together, they unpack the internal work of breaking over functioning patterns, releasing guilt, and trusting children and partners to step into shared responsibility — not as a loss of control, but as an act of love.

This episode challenges the deeply engrained belief that mothers must choose between being devoted moms and fulfilled women. Instead, Alicia and Gina explore how pursuing desires, setting boundaries, and redefining success actually create more joy, regulation, and connection within the family.

If you’re a mom who loves your family and feels called to something more, this episode offers reassurance, permission, and a powerful reminder: you don’t have to leave motherhood to reclaim yourself — you get to do both.

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Connect with Gina:

• Facebook: www.facebook.com/wilfullyu
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/wilfullyu
• TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@wilfullyu
• Website: http://www.wilfullyu.com
• Special Gift from Gina: http://www.freevbw.com
• http://www.freevisionboardworkshop.com

Connect with Alicia:

• Book your Dream Strategy Session
• Instagram: @a.s.grantham
• Schedule a free discovery call: Here

In this episode, Alicia sits down with Gina Low, a mother of four, to explore the quiet moment many moms experience but rarely name — the realization that somewhere along the way, they’ve lost touch with themselves.

Gina shares the story of who she was as a mom before her father entered hospice, and how that season — when everything stopped — cracked something open inside her. For the first time in years, she wasn’t needed, performing, or overfunctioning, and that space revealed just how disconnected she had become from her own identity, desires, and sense of self.

Together, Alicia and Gina unpack why so many mothers — especially capable, responsible women — slowly disappear into caregiving, and why accessing dreams can feel impossible even when time and space finally appear. This conversation offers language, validation, and relief for any mom who feels consumed by motherhood and unsure how she got there.

This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation — an awakening and awareness episode for moms who feel lost, exhausted, or quietly wondering if there’s more. 

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Connect with Gina:

• Facebook: www.facebook.com/wilfullyu
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/wilfullyu
• TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@wilfullyu
• Website: http://www.wilfullyu.com
• Special Gift from Gina: http://www.freevbw.com
• http://www.freevisionboardworkshop.com

Connect with Alicia:

• Book your Dream Strategy Session
• Instagram: @a.s.grantham
• Schedule a free discovery call: Here 

The start of a new year often brings pressure to reset, reinvent, and rush forward — but January doesn’t have to begin that way. In this episode, Alicia invites working moms to slow down and honor the quiet threshold between what has been and what’s still unfolding.

Reflecting on 2025, Alicia shares how even difficult seasons can reshape us in meaningful ways. She explores how grief and challenge deepened her trust in herself and strengthened her willingness to go after her dreams without waiting for perfect conditions.

She also revisits the Rauhnächte practice she shared in earlier episodes, offering a brief reminder for new listeners and reflecting on what surfaced for her through the ritual — what she released, what remained, and what she’s carrying forward into 2026.

At the heart of the episode is a grounding reminder: every breath is a chance for change. Growth doesn’t require a new year, a clean slate, or a new version of you — it’s available in any moment.

EPISODE RESOURCES

• Book your Dream Strategy Session
• Instagram: @a.s.grantham
• Schedule a free discovery call: Here

The days between Christmas and New Year carry a unique, quieter energy — a pause before the pressure of January sets in. In this episode, Alicia invites working moms to slow down, breathe, and rethink the idea that dreams can only begin when life finally “calms down.”

Through a relatable story about watercoloring in the middle of a noisy living room with kids underfoot, Alicia shares a powerful truth: if moms wait for perfect conditions, their dreams may stay on the back burner forever. Motherhood doesn’t cancel dreams — it changes how they happen.

This episode is a gentle reminder that progress doesn’t have to be aesthetic to be meaningful. Dreams can be pursued in fragments, in messy houses, with interruptions, and in the middle of real life. You don’t need January 1st, a clean home, kid-free hours, or total clarity to begin.

You’ll hear encouragement to release “New Year, New You” pressure, embrace imperfect action, and give yourself permission to start — tired, unsure, and exactly as you are.

If you’re a working mom longing to reconnect with what lights you up, this episode will help you feel grounded, hopeful, and empowered to take the next small step toward your dreams — right where you are.

EPISODE RESOURCES

• Book your Dream Strategy Session
• Instagram: @a.s.grantham
• Schedule a free discovery call: Here

As the year winds down, many working moms feel the pressure to have clarity, set goals, and become a “new version” of themselves — even while exhausted from the holidays and everyday life. In this episode, Alicia offers a different invitation.

Instead of “New Year, New Me” energy, she shares a gentle, soulful year-end ritual designed to help moms release what no longer serves them and intentionally call in their dreams for 2026 — without burnout, hustle, or pressure.

Inspired by the ancient tradition of Rauhnächte, this episode walks you through a simple intention-setting practice that blends reflection, surrender, and aligned action. You’ll learn how to release old patterns, set meaningful intentions, and focus on one dream that deserves your energy in the year ahead.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• Why you don’t need to reinvent yourself to create change
• How to set intentions for 2026 without overwhelm or burnout
• A grounding year-end ritual for reflection and release
• How working moms can co-create their dreams while honoring real life
• Why becoming more of yourself is more powerful than becoming someone new

If you’re craving calm, clarity, and hope as you step into 2026, this episode will help you slow down, listen inward, and move forward with intention — one gentle step at a time.

EPISODE RESOURCES

• Book your Dream Strategy Session
• Instagram: @a.s.grantham
• Schedule a free discovery call: Here

If the holidays feel overwhelming and your energy is already running low, this episode is for you.

After years of ending December completely burned out, Alicia decided to try a holiday experiment: Is it possible for a working mom to have a calm, magical Christmas while still making the magic happen for everyone else? Between illness, family challenges, and the mental load of being the “Christmas CEO,” this season didn’t look anything like the cozy Christmas she imagined — and yet, she discovered something surprising: the magic still happened, without the pressure.

By releasing perfection and asking simple questions like “How can I make this easier?”, Alicia found more peace, presence, and enjoyment in the middle of an imperfect season.

When you listen, you’ll learn:

• Why holiday burnout isn’t inevitable
• How shifting your expectations can feel life-giving
• How to create ease without losing the magic
• Simple mindset shifts that bring more calm and joy — now

If you want to enjoy the rest of the holidays without running yourself into the ground, this episode will help you feel lighter and more grounded.

EPISODE RESOURCES

• Book your Dream Strategy Session
• Get my free guide to help you create your own calm cozy Christmas: https://lavenderandlemonscoaching.com/christmas
• Instagram: @a.s.grantham 
• Schedule a free dream mapping call: Here