MomFuel & Mindset

Send us Fan Mail What if you’re not failing at motherhood… you’re simply carrying too much? In this episode of MomFuel & Mindset, we sit down with registered nurse, mom of three, and maternal wellness advocate Jennifer Driscoll to talk about the invisible mental load so many moms carry. We dive into why high-functioning moms often lose themselves slowly, how overwhelm can look like impatience,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Denise Walsh, creator of the 90 Day U-Turn Program. This conversation is especially meaningful because 90 Day U-Turn is where we first met. It’s where our friendship began, our personal growth took off, and many of the pieces that shaped the lives we have today started falling into place. For us, 90 Day U-Turn was so much more than just another pr...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the spark feels harder to find, the mental load never stops, and motherhood seems to swallow every part of who you used to be? In this honest and refreshing conversation, we sit down with certified sex therapist, author, and mom of three, Caroline Hood, to talk about the topics many women think about but rarely say out loud. From desire in long term relationships...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is extra special because Chrissy made the trip to Idaho for some vacation time and to spend time together and for the first time ever, we got to record in person! There was something so fun and meaningful about sitting in the same room, sharing a mic, and having conversations face-to-face instead of through a screen. We laughed, caught up, and got to experience the en...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we chat with Kari Castro is a former teacher, toddler mom, and founder of EduPlay, a platform helping overwhelmed moms build calmer homes through independent play and screen-free connection. After spending over a decade in the classroom, Kari saw firsthand what happens when children enter school without foundational skills like problem solving, focus, creativity, a...

Send us Fan Mail MomFuel & Mindset Podcast | Featuring Kyli Deinarovich Everyone talks about preparing for the baby but who prepares moms? In this episode, childbirth educator and Wild Womb founder Kyli Deinarovich joins us for a powerful conversation about maternal mental health, self-advocacy, and the often-overlooked transition into motherhood. We discuss the challenges moms face, the impor...

Send us Fan Mail As the school year winds down and summer begins, moms everywhere are feeling the pressure...packed calendars, emotional kids, endless snacks, disrupted routines, and the invisible mental load that somehow gets even heavier this time of year. In this episode, we’re diving into the chaos of end-of-school transitions and the overwhelming expectations moms carry into summer. From jugg...

Send us Fan Mail We all want to be the calm, emotionally regulated mom… until you’re exhausted, overstimulated, touched out, running on cold coffee, and your teenager just hit you with the eye roll of the century. 😅 In this episode, we’re talking about the real side of gentle parenting — the mom rage, the guilt after snapping, nervous system overload, and the pressure to stay calm all the time. W...

Send us Fan Mail Sleepovers used to feel simple… until we became parents. In this episode, we’re talking about the modern-day debate around sleepovers — the anxiety, the safety concerns, the pressure from kids, and the guilt parents sometimes feel for saying no. We’re diving into how parenting has changed, why so many parents feel more cautious now, and how to navigate conversations around boundar...

Send us Fan Mail We’re kicking off Season 2 of the Momfuel & Mindset Podcast in the sweetest, slightly chaotic way possible, with some very special little guests! In this fun, heartfelt, and sometimes hilarious episode, the girls join us to talk about emotions, friendship, moms, kindness and what makes people feel loved and supported. Through the honest perspective of kids ages 11, 6, and 3, t...

Send us Fan Mail May is Mental Health Awareness Month and in this episode, we’re opening up an honest, needed conversation just for moms. Behind the routines, the responsibilities, and the constant giving… there are real emotions that often go unspoken. In this episode, we talk about what mental health actually looks like in motherhood, not just the extreme cases, but the everyday overwhelm, the q...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Jess is joined by her husband, Jim, for an honest conversation about their marriage journey, how they went from the brink of divorce to building a relationship that is now healthy, connected, and thriving. Before we dive in, we want to acknowledge that Chrissy is taking time away to be with her family during a very trying time. While s...

Send us Fan Mail Sleep training can feel overwhelming, emotional, and honestly… a little intimidating. But what if everything you thought about it wasn’t the full picture? In this episode, we sit down with sleep expert Bailey Watkins to have a real, refreshing conversation about what sleep training actually is and what it’s not. We break down common misconceptions, the pressure moms often feel, an...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when the woman who spends her life caring for others is suddenly forced to receive care herself? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Stefanie Mikulics, a board-certified OB/GYN whose world shifted when she was faced with a life-altering diagnosis that challenged not only her body, but her identity. What followed wasn’t just a medical journey—it was an unrav...

Send us Fan Mail Abigails journey of choosing change! Today we are going to hear the journey of a mom who gave herself permission to change. To choose a path that felt uncertain but deeply right. Not from a place of selfishness..but from alignment. Not to escape her life but to build one that she can fully be present in. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail Blended families can be complex, but they can also be incredibly beautiful when built with intention and grace. In this episode, We sit down with a special guest who shares her journey of creating a healthy blended family. She talks about navigating co-parenting, maintaining positive relationships with the fathers of her children, and building unity within her current marriage and...

Send us Fan Mail Single parenting comes with a unique set of challenges. The responsibility, the pressure, and the strength it takes to keep everything moving forward on your own. In this episode of MomFuel and Mindset, we talk honestly about the realities of single parenting, the emotional and mental load that often goes unseen, and the mindset shifts that can help single parents stay grounded wh...

Send us Fan Mail Being a working mom often means juggling career, family, responsibilities, and a mental load that never seems to shut off. In this episode of MomFuel and Mindset, we talk about the real pressures working moms face and the mindset shifts that can help you create more balance, clarity, and confidence while navigating both work and home life. If you're doing your best to hold it...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re having an honest conversation about competitive youth sports, the financial strain, the time demands, the comparison trap, and the pressure that “more” is always better. We’re talking about how the culture has shifted, the fear of falling behind, the impact on family life and marriage, and how to know when it might be time to step back. This isn’t about sham...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re talking about the shift from hands-on parenting to becoming a steady, supportive presence. What it really looks like to let go of control without losing connection. To respect their autonomy while still offering wisdom. And to navigate the mix of pride, grief, fear, and everything in between. We’re diving into identity shifts, boundaries, knowing when to spe...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we're having an honest conversation about what really shifts when you go from being partners to parents. The exhaustion, the mental load, the loss of spontaneity, the tension around intimacy, the quiet resentment that can build when you feel unseen. And the grief of missing the old us. If you've ever felt like roomates instead of solemates, if most of yo...

Send us Fan Mail We're sitting down with special guest Amy to talk about how social media impacts not just moms, but our kids too. From comparison and confidence to boundaries and modeling healthy habits, this episode gets real about what our scrolling is teaching our children and how to create a healthier relationship with social media as a family.  Amy is a Christian mom to an almost 14 yea...

Send us Fan Mail On today's episode we will talk about the real importance of Valentine’s Day from a mom’s perspective: connection, intention, and feeling seen, not grand gestures or perfectly curated moments. And we’ll dive into the reality of managing this holiday as a mom… juggling kids, schedules, emotional labor, and your own unmet needs. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re talking about the real, often unspoken struggles of adult friendships in motherhood. The loneliness, the surface level conversations, the schedules that never align, the friendships that quietly fade, and the pressure to find your people while barely having time to breathe. Support the show

Send us Fan Mail If you are a mom who feels scattered, forgetful, or constantly worried, this episode is for you. Today we are breaking down the three F’s that quietly impact so many moms: focus, forgetfulness, and fear, and how they show up in everyday life. We talk about why it is so hard to focus when your mind is always juggling a million things, why forgetfulness is not a flaw but often a sig...