Have you ever been filled with dread as five o’clock approaches, the house is chaotic, everyone is hungry, including you, and you’re unsure of what to make for dinner or if you even have all of the ingredients? Brittney Hanks,…
Would we reallllly wish for an easy life? || Growth Spurt
Recently my young kids were asking something we’ve probably all joked about, and it was along the lines of “What would you wish for if a genie could grant you one wish?” The conversation had me thinking that, joking aside,…
“Help! I’m in a rut, overstimulated, and overwhelmed” || Coaching Call with Tash
Have you ever felt like, “I’m in a rut . . .” only to realize that rut is more because you’re actually feeling overstimulated and dysregulated? In today’s episode you’ll hear a coaching call with Tash, where she describes the…
Thoughts on “The Giving Tree” || Growth Spurt
Shel Silverstein’s poems have long been some of my very favorite, and today I want to expound on my thoughts surrounding the popular one titled, “The Giving Tree.” The story perpetuates the idea that women should give, and give, and…
What to do When You Have Given so Much Away, You Have Nothing Left to Give || with Nicole Walters
Nicole Walters, author, podcaster, daughter of immigrants, and self-made millionaire, opens up about her life, which includes adopting three girls, starting her own business, navigating a challenging marriage, and experiencing various personal struggles. She discusses how she fell into the…
Our final garden harvest, technology lows, playing piano again, my early morning habit, the podcast I’m loving, and the perspective I gained from my camera roll || Messy Middle October 2023
This monthly series features an episode sharing my recent highs and lows, how my habits are going, a Do Something List update, plus what I’m loving lately and my commitments for the upcoming month. I hope this glimpse into my…
Perfectionism in Parenting Teens: How to Help your Perfectionist Kids, Better Handle your Own Mistakes, and What to do When your Kids Notice That you’re Human || co-interview with Heather Frazier
This week we have a co-interview between me and Heather Frazier, host of the Pivot Parenting podcast. First, I share how I’ve seen perfectionism affect my experience raising children and also as a middle school teacher. Then, Heather teaches how…
How Do You Get Back Into Reading? || with Annette
Is there something that has made you think other people can do that, but not me? This episode is part of a monthly series to convince you otherwise. These episodes feature real women who are answering the question “How do you…?”…
3 Common Financial Mistakes Women Make (+ How to Fix them) || with Lisa Schader
I recently watched a reel on the “motherhood penalty” that sent me down an internet wormhole. Finances already make me a little bit anxious, but coupled with my research I knew it was time to bring an expert on the…
Play to Your Strengths || Growth Spurt
In this episode, we explore the transformative power of recognizing and harnessing our individual strengths. Often, we become fixated on areas we wish to improve, overlooking the untapped potential within our natural talents. I want to discuss the importance of…
