Pull Up A Chair

Episode 16: Navigating Marriage Through the Busy Seasons Marriage can feel a whole lot different when life gets busy. Between kids, work, sports, schedules, responsibilities, and trying to keep up with everyday life, it’s easy for your marriage to end up somewhere at the bottom of the priority list. In this episode of Pull Up A Chair , we’re talking about what it really looks like to navigate thos...

Episode 15: Fast Food, Drive-Thrus & Better Food Choices for Sports Parents Between practices, games, tournaments, school, work, and trying to keep everyone alive… sometimes the drive-thru is just what’s happening. In this episode of Pull Up A Chair , we’re talking about how sports parents can make better food choices without needing a perfect meal plan, with strategic planning and a packed cooler...

EPISODE 14: WHY ARE WE SO TIRED? — THE MENTAL LOAD Have you ever said, “I’m exhausted,” but couldn’t even explain exactly why ? Because sometimes it’s not the workout.
It’s not the kids.
It’s not your job.
It’s not even the lack of sleep. It’s the mental load. The never-ending list running through your head:
Did everyone eat?
What’s on the calendar tomorrow?
Did I pay that bill?
What needs to be p...

Why Are We So Scared to Talk About Money? Let’s pull up a chair and talk about the thing we’re all thinking about… but rarely say out loud: MONEY. Why does talking about what we make, what we spend, what we owe, or what we want to make feel so uncomfortable? Somewhere along the way, we learned that money was private. That talking about it was bragging. That wanting more made us greedy. That strugg...

Episode 12: Perimenopause — Is It Hormones, Stress, or Both? Perimenopause can feel like your body suddenly changed the rules—and we’re here to talk about it! We’re sharing two very different experiences: Rachel had a hysterectomy while keeping her ovaries, while Hannah is navigating natural perimenopause. We dive into symptoms, hormones, stress, changing wellness needs, and why what worked in our...

In this episode, we’re diving into the comparison trap —why we measure our lives against others and what it’s really costing us. We talk about the pressure to always be busy, the difference between productivity and burnout, and the constant feeling that we should be further along. What if we stopped keeping score and started defining success on our own terms? A reminder to slow down, tune out the...

Back-to-school season isn’t just a transition for our kids—it can bring up a lot for us as parents, too. In this episode, we’re having an honest conversation about back-to-school anxiety at every age, how our own experiences shape how we parent, and simple ways to make the transition feel a little calmer. We talk about routines, managing our own stress, supporting our kids emotionally, and letting...

Episode 9: Meal Prep for People Who Hate Meal Prep If you’ve ever tried to meal prep and thought, “I cannot live like this,” this episode is for you. We’re breaking down how to make meal prep actually fit your life, not turn into another overwhelming, all-or-nothing task. Because let’s be honest… most people don’t fail meal prep, they just try to do it in a way that isn’t sustainable. In this epis...

In a world full of “do this, don’t eat that,” it’s easy for healthy habits to turn into overwhelming rules. In this episode, we’re diving into what happens when trying to be healthy starts to feel stressful, and how to take your power back. We talk about the pressure to eat perfectly, the guilt that creeps in when you don’t, and how quickly “discipline” can turn into restriction. If you’ve ever fe...

In Episode 7 of Pull Up A Chair, we’re getting real about something everyone talks about… motivation. Here’s the truth—you’re not “unmotivated.” You’re actually always motivated… just not always toward the things you say you want. In this episode, we break down the shift from relying on motivation (which comes and goes) to building habits that create real, lasting discipline. We’re diving into: •...

In this episode of Pull Up A Chair, we are diving into something every busy mom, business owner, and high-achiever struggles with… how to actually take a vacation without the guilt. Rachel just returned from an 18-day getaway, while Hannah is getting ready to head out on a week-long family trip—and we’re breaking down exactly how we make it work without everything falling apart at home, in busines...

Everyone loves the success story, but few people talk about what it takes to get there. In this episode of Pull Up A Chair , we're sharing the real story behind CleanFoodFix—the wins, setbacks, sacrifices, and lessons we've learned along the way. We'll dive into the realities of entrepreneurship, balancing family and business, overcoming fear, and staying the course when things get tough. If you'v...

Why do friendships feel so much harder as adults? In this episode of Pull Up A Chair, we're talking about how friendships change through different seasons of life. From marriage and kids to careers, divorce, and caring for family, life can shift the relationships we once thought would last forever. We'll discuss why some friendships fade, others grow stronger, and why it's okay for your circle to...

Whether you're a busy mom, juggling work and family, or just tired of hearing "I don't care" when you ask what everyone wants to eat, this conversation will leave you feeling understood—and give you practical ideas to make evenings feel a little less chaotic. In this episode of  Pull Up A Chair , we're digging into the hidden reasons why one simple question can feel so overwhelming. From decision...

In this episode, we open up about something so many moms carry but rarely talk about—mom guilt. We share our experiences balancing careers, eight kids, sports schedules, and the constant feeling of being pulled in different directions. Together, we talk about what guilt has taught us about being present, setting priorities, and letting go of perfection. Most of all, we reflect on how motherhood ha...

Pull up a chair and get to know us. In this episode, we share where we came from, what led us into healthcare, and how more than 20 years of combined experience has shaped our perspective on life, resilience, and connection. We also open up about motherhood, raising eight kids between us, and the messy, beautiful moments that inspire us every day. Most importantly, we're sharing the heart behind t...

A quick introduction of who we are, what you can expect, and why you should pull up a chair and stay awhile.