Mom Life

All moms are superheroes. But how do some seem to make it look easy? While motherhood is nothing but easy, there are some keys to making it feel and look manageable (most days!). In this episode, I’m joined by author of Secrets of Supermom, Lori Oberbroeckling to discuss small practical strategies to implement that have […]

Habits. We’re constantly trying to ditch bad ones and stick to healthy ones. But it’s easier said than done. In this episode, I’m joined by habit and behavior change strategist, Emily Nichols to dig into how to create (and more importantly maintain) healthy habits. Listen as we discuss the number one question to consider before […]

It’s hard to believe it’s been a year since we left Texas! When we made the decision to move “back home” we had some hopes and dreams as to how life would look. So, in this episode, I’m sharing what of those expectations have become a reality (and which ones haven’t!), plus an update on […]

It’s one thing to tell yourself you have all the time you need, and it’s another to feel like you actually do. In this episode, I’m joined by expert Laura Vanderkam to discuss all things time management for moms. Join us as we discuss the 24-hour trap so many moms fall into (and how to […]

I turned 41 last week! So, in honor of that milestone, I thought it’d be fun to reflect on and share 41 lessons, mantras, and philosophies that have gotten me to this point – and perhaps will carry me through the next 41 years too! EPISODE MENTIONS: Episode 6: My #1 Parenting StrategyEpisode 86: We […]

As an avid reader of mommy blogs 10 years BEFORE I became a mom myself, the conversation around (and about) motherhood has done a lot of shifting in the last two decades. In this episode, I’m joined by journalist Zara Hanawalt to discuss these shifts. From new language that has emerged to help us paint […]

Big days come with big expectations. And the key to actually enjoying those big days, starts with understanding our own expectations. In this episode, I’m sharing 5 questions to help you get in touch with your own expectations for the day so you can then share them or adjust them (or both!) so you can […]

A few years ago, I was visiting my best friend from college and she took me to Grace Place – a mom’s group she had recently started. But it wasn’t your typical mom’s group – it met on the weekends, it included moms of all ages, and it was truly one of the most welcoming […]

Success can be such a loaded word. We tie so much to it. Yet, what’s often perceived as a success by our culture, may or may not actually be aligned with our own desires and values. In this episode, I’m joined by my IRL friend, Rebecca Field to talk about some different ways we might […]

The other day I found myself having all of the “should” thoughts… “I should call my parents, actually read the stack of books on my night stand, clean the dishwasher filter, etc.” Sometimes “shoulds” can be helpful nudges, and other times, they can load us up with unnecessary guilt. Recently I’ve been asking myself a […]