Working Moms Redefined

What if the mess doesn’t mean you’re failing but that you’re fully living?   In this episode of  Working Moms Redefined , Denise sits down with  Kim Kupiecki , author of  The Beautiful Mess , speaker, corporate leader, and mom, for an honest, grounding conversation about perfection, pressure, and grace in working motherhood.   Together, they e...

This week on  Working Moms Redefined , Denise is sharing reflections from a recent live conversation she hosted for the Nutrition HQ community about motivation, discipline, and what it really looks like to keep showing up for ourselves. At the start of a new year, motivation can feel hopeful and exciting. We make plans, set goals, and imagine how good it will feel to final...

Parenting isn’t hard because you’re doing it wrong- it’s hard because it’s deeply emotional work. In this episode, Denise sits down with Todd Sarner, founder of  Transformative Parenting , to talk about what really makes parenting feel so challenging- even for smart, intentional, loving moms.   Together, they unpack why behavior problems are often...

In this episode of Working Moms Redefined, I’m joined by Michelle Stallings, health coach and founder of Ambitious and Fit, who is dedicated to helping women break free from the cycle of putting themselves last. If you are tired of pushing your health to the back-burner, not feeling confident in your own skin, hiding from photos, or thinking you need to restrict, shrink, o...

In this episode, Denise highlights the next five most listened-to episodes of 2025, revisiting the conversations that continued to resonate with working moms as the year unfolded. These episodes captured real-life leadership moments, honest challenges, and the mindset shifts that helped working moms navigate busy seasons with more clarity and confidence.   As Denise walks through these s...

In this episode, Denise highlights five of the most listened-to episodes from this year, revisiting the conversations that resonated most deeply with working moms navigating leadership, motherhood, and everything in between. Each episode featured offered a moment of clarity, validation, or encouragement, and together they tell a powerful story about what working moms needed most this year.  ...

This week on  Working Moms Redefined , Denise walks you through  The Ultimate Christmas Checklist for Working Moms - a simple, joy-filled guide designed to help you create meaningful memories without adding more to your plate in the busiest season of the year.   Instead of trying to do everything, Denise shares how to choose the traditions that matter most: mailing letters to Santa, driving a...

The holidays are supposed to be joyful—but for many working moms, they can feel like a juggling act of stress, sugar, and self-criticism. In this episode, Denise sits down with Dr. Meghan Garcia-Webb, a triple board-certified physician in internal, lifestyle, and obesity medicine, to talk about what it really means to stay healthy—physically  and  mentally—through the busiest season of the year. &...

In this episode of   Working Moms Redefined , I’m joined by Courtney Cecil , CEO, founder of the Working Moms Movement, mom of two, and a woman on a mission to help moms reclaim their time, energy, and identity. After walking through burnout, overwhelm, and the pressure to “do it all,” Courtney built an entire movement to reshape how women think about balance. Today, she shares what work-life bala...

Let’s be honest - sometimes gratitude feels hard. Between the morning chaos, reheated coffee, and never-ending to-do lists, it’s easy to miss the small, sacred moments that make our days meaningful. In this episode, Denise shares what fun   little things keep her gracious and not anxious . From the comfort of a warm mug (even if it’s been microwaved twice) to the laughter that follows a day g...

Parenting is beautiful and hard. Yes, both can exist at the same time. And as a mom, I’m all about learning from those who have walked the path ahead with grace and grit. Today’s guest, Heidi Allsop, knows that road well. She’s a certified life coach, social worker, and mom of five sons who has successfully navigated the teenage years five times over. As the host of the Raising Boys, Building Men...

So many working moms (and dads) feel like hobbies are a luxury they don’t have time for. In this episode of  Working Moms Redefined , Denise sits down for a fun and honest conversation with author AJ Simmons about why carving out “me time” isn’t selfish, it’s essential.   Through lighthearted icebreakers (like hobbies gone hilariously wrong and dream passions we’d turn into full-time jobs) to...

Money isn’t just about dollars and cents. It’s about mindset, values, and the way we shape our future. In this conversation, Beth Underhill joins us to share how shifting your focus from short-term spending to long-term purpose can transform both your financial outlook and your family’s legacy. From breaking cycles to teaching kids about healthy money habits, Beth brings wisdom and encouragement f...

Bedtime doesn’t have to be a nightly battle. In this episode, Denise sits down with Amy Wiebe, founder of Unbound Motherhood and author of OLEA the Magical Sleep Fairy, to explore how imagination and Human Design can transform parenting. Amy shares the story behind OLEA, the “Tooth Fairy for sleep” that turns resistance into cooperation, and explains how Human Design gives moms a personalized road...

Many moms think they’re failing at home but what if it’s actually their homes that are failing them? In this conversation with Jan Odesanya, interior design expert, we explore how environment shapes mental health, why guilt so often lingers around household expectations, and the hidden friction points that quietly drain working moms every day. Jan shares practical, life-giving design strategies, a...

As working moms, we all wrestle with the pull of screens- for our kids and ourselves. How do we balance the reality of technology with the desire for our children to be captivated by life, not just a device? In this episode of Working Moms Redefined, Denise sits down with Tracy Foster, co-founder and executive director of Screen Sanity, to talk about the challenges and opportunities of raising kid...

Do you remember life before kids? For some, it feels like forever ago. For others, it’s as clear as yesterday. New mom Emilie White, President & CEO of The Relish Jar, is soaking up the baby snuggles and giggles with her 4-month-old daughter, Penelope. But alongside the joy, Emilie faced an unexpected challenge- feeling the “loss” of her marriage. Not divorce, but the disconnection many couple...

What do bangs have to do with confidence? A lot more than you think. In this episode, I share a lighthearted story about Sydney’s new haircut that sparked a bigger conversation about confidence, authenticity, and the freedom to show up as who we really are. We’ll talk about how even small changes can unlock a new version of ourselves, why living authentically matters, and how we can help our kids...

Life rarely goes according to plan. Divorce, infertility, loss- some moments shatter us, while others quietly reshape us. In this powerful conversation, our guest with Life UnNested shares how creating a personal vision became her anchor through life’s biggest curveballs. We are invited us to imagine what could shift if we designed our lives not around expectations, guilt, or “shoulds,”...

Meet Maggie Strong, owner of Strong Consulting. She helps communities achieve positive, sustainable change through planning and public engagement. Maggie also empowers women to lead with clarity, confidence, and courage. She is based in Quincy, IL and brings both local roots and wide-reaching impact to her work. In this episode, Denise and Maggie dive into:   Why justice and authenticity guid...

Christmas looks a little different in Denise’s home this year. In this episode of Working Moms Redefined, Denise shares the heartfelt conversation she had with her daughter when the big question finally came: “Mommy, is Santa real?” She opens up about the emotions behind that moment and the lessons that followed, including: 🎅 How she explained the story of St. Nicholas and passed the magic forwar...

In this episode of Working Moms Redefined, Denise sits down with Dr. Lindsey Cormack, political science professor, author, and mom, whose work blends academic insight with real-world parenting. Lindsey’s book, How to Raise a Citizen, offers clear, actionable strategies for helping kids grow into informed, engaged, and empathetic members of their communities.  In this conversation, you’ll lear...

As our kids head back to school, we get a fresh season, too, one we can shape with intention. In this episode, I’m sharing: What I’m saying YES to this fall: Early, structured mornings that help me start strong Midday walks to reset my energy and focus Conversations that build real connection Protecting time for high-priority work and family moments Small, daily habits that bring peace instead of...

In this episode of Working Moms Redefined, Denise welcomes Niki Nichols, owner of Boki’s Kitchen, wife, and bonus mom to two teenage daughters, for a conversation filled with honesty, heart, and hope. Niki shares her passion for connecting people through wholesome food and her personal journey of unlearning diet culture and reclaiming nourishment. This episode is for any working mom who’s ever str...

In this episode of Working Moms Redefined, Denise pulls back the curtain on what it really means to live authentically. She shares a personal story from a season when everything looked good on paper, but inside, she felt disconnected, out of alignment, and exhausted from keeping up the act. You’ll hear: - Why authenticity is key to building real trust in every relationship - How pretending chips a...