When a recent cycling class (a home set up I used to always use and love!) felt exceptionally difficult I was reminded of how we can unnecessarily judge ourselves when we are struggling to do something that we were able…
Backyard update + garden boxes, my annual “me day,” new habit for the kids, the clothes I’m loving lately, considering a podcast change || Messy Middle July 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…
How to Rebuild a Sense of Self After a Toxic Relationship || with Dr. Heidi Brocke
The word ‘toxic’ is used a lot in current zeitgeist, but what does it really mean? And what are the greater implications it can have on your relationships, and your sense of self? In today’s episode I discuss all of…
BONUS: Why Moms are Biologically More Stressed || with Stacey Littlefield of Redd Remedies
Do you ever find yourself stuck in the stress cycle, thinking “what’s wrong with me?” You’re not alone, and there’s even an explanation for why you feel that way. For starters, women are more uniquely affected by high levels of…
My youngest starts Kindergarten this Fall—How do I choose what’s next for me? || Coaching Call with Megan
When Megan met with a psychologist she came away with a diagnosis of a perfectionist, with an achievement addiction. As she shares the ways she navigated her own all-or-nothing spectrum, much of her story will resonate with this community. As…
How Do You Become a Plant Lady || with Carly Adams
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…?”…
How to Find and Better Prioritize HOBBIES! || with Sarah Hart-Unger
Sarah Hart-Unger is a mother of three and physician, with a passion for hobbies. She is an avid runner, and hosts two podcasts – one of which discusses all things planners. (If you think the planner-decorating-community isn’t a good time,…
Affirm Your Progress || Growth Spurt
When I shared about my 500th podcast episode I received a simple comment, “What are you doing to celebrate yourself?!” And that prompted me to do some thinking, and celebrating. It can be easier for us to barely acknowledge our…
The Three N’s of Numbing Behavior
In my early years as a young teacher, spread really thin, I found myself engaging in certain numbing behaviors after my students left for the day. I would tell myself it was time to decompress, then start reading online blogs…
The 500th Episode Q&A: the history of the podcast, my favorite guests, what I’ve learned, what I wish listeners knew, and what the future holds
This podcast is one of the things I have been the most consistent with throughout my life, and over seven years that has led me to this 500th episode. I sat down to answer your questions about the history of…
