Abby's Open House: Kids, Keys, & Caffeinated Convos

Parenting hacks/tips/tricks learnt along the way that have worked, failed, learned the hard way. An honest look at this privileged life of being trusted with the future generation. And a resource for my boys to share with their therapist when they need  to recover from my parenting when they are older.

Parenting hacks/tips/tricks learnt along the way that have worked, failed, learned the hard way. An honest look at this privileged life of being trusted with the future generation. And a resource for my boys to share with their therapist when they need  to recover from my parenting when they are older.

One of my most random ideas that came in the middle of the night has turned into one of my highlights and best things that has happened. How I got into volunteering, the lessons I've learnt along the way and why I would recommend it to anyone who asks and wants to make their life richer & more full. 

I go nuts every thanksgiving. Today I get into ALL of it. How it all started. The logistics of "pumpkin pie week", and the shift that changed everything for me. We're also talking about how I'm learning to ask for help... at the ripe old age of 43! So hop on the train and get inside this brain of mine! 

We're talking about how I'm getting my groove back after a rough season, Taylor Swift's wedding and my thoughts on it (since nobody asked for my opinion!), along with introvert struggles and the importance of authenticity in today's world.

Years in the making... the story of how J & I came to be. The good, the struggles, and the fight to get healthy and in a place to do life together. 

Talking about what makes a home, the homes I've had over the years and how we ended up where we are!

Talking about whether life is able to be too precious and too wild, some station wagon love, and the story of my first babies short lives and the lasting impact and life lessons I have implemented from that time in my life.

On location in Vancouver we're talking how we met, my insecurities of where we stand in our friendship, &  the moments we each realized we were the luckiest people in the world to have each other. We talk about the Rosenort world tour we did this past autumn, and of course lots of cackles & laughs on topics that will make our husbands cringe.

Dairy Queen comes through with a BIG win, the trials and tribulations of packing for a holiday, and loving the house to myself with J away... maybe a little too much for his liking. Spoiler alert. I cry in this one. 

Talking about the joys of people watching at a recent concert and then diving into my history of failed friendships- the hunt for a best friend. Why "friend-dating" is worse than finding a man, and all the reasons you should run in the opposite direction if I want to be your friend. 

My first guest Ro Giesbrecht talks about our lack of boundaries in working relationship, mortgage broker lingo, rate predictions and Uncle Jake's memories (RIP). We talk imposter syndrome, breakup survival and little bit of low German. Probably too much cackling, but we had to pop that guest host cherry somehow! 

Recapping a week away- a brush with accidentally becoming a beach influencer and the realization that my husband is afraid of me. The latest takeaways from therapy (including the fact that I can't just sit in my car and send over the money and expect to be healed), and some thoughts behind loving your neighbor as yourself.

Recapping a week away- a brush with accidentally becoming a beach influencer and the realization that my husband is afraid of me. The latest takeaways from therapy (including the fact that I can't just sit in my car and send over the money and expect to be healed), and some thoughts behind loving your neighbor as yourself.

Talking about the need for parent year books, choosing your teenagers' future partner (not really), and all things Jerold & Abby beginnings. All while prepping for a hot holiday.

Today we're catching up with my latest date night @ Grand Slam of Curling and getting into my mental health journey. Talking meds & lifeboats,  experiences through 4 very different therapists I've had in my life (introducing you to Stripper Willi),  lessons learnt from each experience and tips on how to find the right fit and to get the most out of therapy and when NOT to go to thera...

The podcast premiere event you didn't know you were waiting for! Talking about how this anxious mom/realtor ended up podcasting, living our most "wild and precious" life, Resolutions (to resolve or not to resolve), and what's to come!