Working Moms Redefined

Between activities, academics, technology, milestones, and all the things we’re told our kids should be doing, it can feel like raising healthy, confident kids has become incredibly complicated. But what if some of the things our kids need most are actually much simpler? 

In this episode, Denise talks  with Amy Peters, CEO of Quincy Children’s Museum, to talk about the power of play, connection, socialization, and everyday interaction in helping our kids grow. 

Together, they talk about: 

This conversation is a reminder for working moms that helping our kids thrive doesn't have to mean adding more to the calendar or creating Pinterest-worthy childhoods. Sometimes what they need most is room to play, opportunities to figure things out, people who engage with them, and parents who are present for the ordinary moments. Because play isn't “just play.” Our kids are learning how to navigate the world through it. 
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Can motherhood actually make you a better leader? 

For years, many women have been told they have to separate their personal and professional lives to succeed. But what if the very skills you're developing as a mom, emotional intelligence, resilience, adaptability, and decision-making are exactly what make you an exceptional leader? 

In this episode, Denise sits down with Beth Goff-McMillan, CEO of SKG and mom of two, for an honest conversation about leadership, motherhood, and redefining success. Beth shares how raising a family strengthened her ability to lead, navigate uncertainty, and build an authentic leadership style in a traditionally male-dominated industry. 

Together, they discuss: 

Whether you're leading a company, a classroom, a team, or your family, this episode is a reminder that leadership isn't about having all the answers—it's about showing up with courage, authenticity, and a willingness to keep growing. 

Because some of the most valuable leadership lessons aren't learned in the boardroom... 
they're learned around the dinner table. 

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You love your kids deeply. You’re responsible, capable, and doing everything you can to hold life together. So why does motherhood still feel so heavy sometimes? 

In this episode, I sit down with Amber Pecoraro, certified life and leadership coach, founder of B’joyed Coaching, and author of Escape the Motherhood Matrix, to talk about the invisible web of guilt, overwhelm, pressure, and “never-enoughness” that so many modern moms are quietly carrying.  

Amber shares her own journey as a high-achieving woman balancing leadership, motherhood, and success on the outside while feeling exhausted and disconnected on the inside. Together, we unpack what she calls the “Motherhood Matrix”, and why so many women don’t even realize they’re trapped in it. 

In this conversation, we explore: 

This episode is for the mom who feels like she’s constantly giving, constantly doing, and still wondering why she feels so far from herself. Because maybe the answer isn’t becoming more. Maybe it’s finally allowing yourself to come back to who you already are. 

 
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We’ve missed you! Working Moms Redefined is back for Season 2.5, and before we jump into everything ahead, Denise is taking a minute to look back. Because this summer was full. 

There were lake trips and Mexico, softball and baseball, Thursdays when Sydney babysat, more iPad time than maybe originally planned, and apparently, a decision that the Tallcotts need goats. But somewhere in the middle of all of it, Denise did something that hasn’t always come naturally: she slowed down. 

In this solo episode, Denise shares an honest look at their summer: what worked, what absolutely did not, the moments she wants to remember, and the things she wants to do differently moving forward. 

She talks about: 

And Denise has a challenge for you: pull out your calendar and actually look back. Look at where you went. What you did. What made you laugh. What exhausted you. What worked for your family. What didn't. What you survived. What you loved. And maybe even what you want to leave behind. 

As working moms, we're really good at looking ahead to the next practice, meeting, school event, deadline, or season. But sometimes we need to stop long enough to recognize the life we've already been living. Season 2.5 starts there: not with doing more, but with noticing more. 

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In this special summer sendoff episode of Working Moms Redefined, Denise reflects on the past year and a half of the podcast while sharing an important decision for her family and for herself as a working mom: pressing pause for the summer season. 

This episode is an honest conversation about motherhood, family priorities, overcommitted schedules and the pressure many parents feel to create the “perfect” summer for their children. Denise opens up about choosing intentional family time over packed calendars, sports camps and nonstop activities in order to create more meaningful moments at home with her children. 

She shares the heart behind stepping away from the podcast temporarily, the importance of recognizing when your family needs more of you and why sometimes the healthiest decision is simply slowing down. Denise also encourages listeners to rethink summer expectations and focus less on overplanning and more on connection, simplicity and presence. 

In this episode, we talk about: 

☀️ Why Working Moms Redefined is taking a summer pause 
🏡 Choosing family connection over constant busyness 
💭 The pressure parents feel to create a “perfect” summer 
🚫 Learning to say no to activities, camps and overcommitted schedules 
🩵 Why children often value simple memories most 
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Creating intentional family time during the summer months 
🌿 The importance of slowing down as a working mom 
📝 Building a summer bucket list with your children 
✨ Letting go of unrealistic parenting expectations 
🌸 Finding joy in everyday moments with your family 

This episode is a refreshing reminder that childhood memories are often built in the small moments: bike rides, root beer floats, pool days and simply being together. Denise encourages working moms to give themselves permission to pause, simplify and embrace a summer that feels good for their family instead of one that looks impressive to everyone else. 

As the podcast takes a short summer break, Denise also gives listeners a preview of exciting guests and conversations coming this fall, including topics surrounding motherhood, leadership, personal growth and family life. 

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This episode of Working Moms Redefined gives listeners an honest and emotional look into what it’s really like to be a teenage girl today. Denise sits down with a group of high school juniors and seniors for a powerful conversation about teen mental health, anxiety, social pressure, school stress, friendships, sports, family expectations and the fear of failure.  

These young women openly share the pressures they face balancing grades, jobs, athletics, relationships, college decisions and social expectations while still trying to figure out who they are. They discuss how anxiety in teenagers is often misunderstood, why many girls struggle to express emotions and what they wish parents truly understood about growing up in today’s world.  

In this episode, we talk about: 

Teen anxiety and mental health struggles 
The pressure teenage girls face in high school today 
Balancing school, sports, jobs, friendships and future plans 
Fear of failure, judgment, loneliness and disappointing others 
Why teenagers often feel unheard by adults 
The importance of communication between parents and teens 
How parents can better support teenage daughters emotionally 
Why listening matters more than immediately trying to “fix” problems 
Self-worth, people-pleasing and emotional overwhelm in teens 
Growing up, identity and navigating the future as a young woman 

This conversation is raw, insightful, relatable and incredibly important for parents, educators, mentors and anyone raising or supporting teenage girls. It’s a reminder that behind every “attitude” or shutdown moment is often a young person carrying more emotional weight than we realize.  

If you’ve ever wondered what teenagers are really thinking and feeling, this episode offers a rare and powerful perspective directly from the voices of young women themselves. 

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If you’ve ever felt like something in your body is “off”, low energy, lingering symptoms, or not quite feeling like yourself, this conversation will help connect some of the dots. 

In this episode, I’m joined again by Dr. John Kim to explore some of the hidden factors that can impact how women feel day to day from underlying infections to stress hormones and everyday nutrition choices. 

Together, we talk about: 

Dr. Kim brings a root-cause perspective to health, helping women move beyond surface-level solutions and better understand what their bodies may be signaling. 

This episode is for the woman who is paying attention to her health, asking deeper questions, and ready to support her body in ways that feel sustainable and aligned. 

Because feeling better isn’t about doing everything, it’s about understanding what matters most for your body. 
 
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Pregnancy and birth can bring a unique tension for high-capacity women- the desire to be prepared, informed, and thoughtful… without feeling like everything depends on getting the plan exactly right. 

In this episode, I’m joined by Brittany Higgins, a doula and former labor and delivery nurse, who shares a perspective that is both empowering and deeply reassuring. Brittany helps women feel confident in their voice, supported in their decisions, and prepared for birth without being driven by fear. 

Together, we talk about: 

This episode is for the woman who wants to feel ready for birth, not because she can control every outcome, but because she understands her options, trusts her voice, and feels supported throughout the process. 

Because preparation isn’t about fear- it’s about confidence, support, and knowing you are not navigating birth alone. 
 
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This episode with Amy Hendrian resonated with so many of you, and we wanted to bring it back. 

In this conversation, we sit down with Amy, business owner and mom of three, for an honest and relatable discussion about divorce, co-parenting, owning a business, and what it means to be a full-time mom, with or without a parenting contract. 

Amy shares her experience navigating the early days of divorce, the fears she carried for her kids, and how she has redefined what showing up looks like. We talk through the many “buckets” of life, from kids and work to friendships and self, and the ongoing tension of trying to be present for it all. 

She also speaks to co-parenting with compassion, even when things do not align, and how she stays grounded in her identity and values while running a business and raising her kids. It is a reminder that so many moms are asking the same question, and the answer still holds true. 

You’ll hear: 

If you missed this one the first time, this episode is worth a listen.

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Youth sports are often about more than learning the game. They are opportunities for children to build confidence, resilience, and life skills that extend far beyond the court or field. 

In this episode, Denise reflects on the powerful role coaches play in shaping not only athletic ability, but also character, communication, and courage. She shares a personal moment with her daughter Sydney, who became emotional when Denise’s coaching style felt direct and firm on the court- a reminder that growth often requires learning how to hold both encouragement and challenge at the same time. 

This conversation explores how great coaches: 

Denise also reflects on the balance between being supportive and being honest,  and why lifting up the “good jobs” matters just as much as helping kids develop discipline and responsibility. 

Because the lessons children learn from coaches don’t stay in sports- they shape how they show up in friendships, classrooms, leadership roles, and eventually in their adult lives. 

When coaches focus on developing the whole person, the impact lasts far longer than any season. 

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