Thoughts from my Rage Walk

This week, we’re talking about Mother’s Day expectations vs. reality . In the early years of motherhood, I had high hopes and got… syrup in my hair. But this year? I cleaned a toilet—and still had the best Mother’s Day yet. Tune in as I reflect on how my perspective has changed over the years, how the phase of motherhood makes a difference, and why it’s totally okay if the day doesn’t feel magical...

You’ve heard the saying: it takes a village to raise a child. But what happens when the village feels missing—or never showed up at all? In this episode, I’m exploring the history of the ‘village,’ and how motherhood has changed across generations. I’m also sharing how we can start rebuilding support, one small step at a time—and how I’m participating in Walk a Mile in May to raise awareness for m...

This week’s episode is brought to you by: congestion, exhaustion, and the desperate need for a nap. I’m clawing my way back from a head cold that didn’t knock me out entirely—but definitely made everything feel harder. And as a mom? Sick days don’t come with PTO. I talk about the emotional whiplash of trying to rest while the to-do list multiplies, the chaos that waits for you when you're “bet...

This week, we lace up and hit the emotional pavement—because I’m talking all about Mario, my runner husband . Yep, the man who started running after I did, got weirdly competitive , and now clocks in more hours than a part-time job… on his feet. I share the hilarious story of how it all began, the chaos he jogs away from (witching hour, dinner meltdowns, needy pets), and how, even though I lovingl...

Making friends as an adult is already awkward enough — but add in the residual trauma of growing up in the golden age of MLM culture? Yikes. In this episode, I’m talking about the weird pressure millennial moms feel when it comes to making friends, starting a business, or selling anything without accidentally triggering someone’s MLM PTSD. We’ll laugh (probably at my terrible Lipsense phase), we’l...

Let’s talk about money—specifically, the guilt that comes with NOT bringing any in as a stay-at-home mom. Why does not having 'my own money' make me feel like I’m not contributing, even though I’m literally working nonstop? In this episode, I dive into the emotional weight of financial dependence, the pressure to start a side hustle (even when I was already running on fumes), and why we ne...

Family vacations—what a joy , right? Except in the early years, they’re more like survival missions where Mom does everything , and the only thing relaxing is the drive home (when the kids finally pass out). In this episode, I’m joined by my sister as we reminisce about the chaos of family vacations—from packing nightmares to the exhaustion of “vacationing” with little ones. We talk about how it e...

Motherhood is often painted as a magical, sing-songy adventure—think  Enchanted , where princesses befriend pigeons and make dresses out of curtains. But let’s be real… sometimes, it feels a lot more like  Nightbitch —where the exhaustion, the loss of identity, and the sheer chaos turn you into something a little more  primal . In this episode, we’re diving into the stark contrast between these tw...

Welcome back to Thoughts from My Rage Walk ! Today, we’re diving into the exhausting, hilarious, and sometimes mind-numbing reality of managing a household while your partner blissfully ignores the chaos. From the never-ending invisible checklist to the sheer audacity of filling a water bottle at the worst possible moment , we’re unpacking the mental load of motherhood, the selective hearing of hu...

You know those magical weeks when you're absolutely killing it? Workouts on point, meals prepped, kids sleeping through the night-you're thriving! And then...BAM. Someone gets sick, the kids stop sleeping, you stay up too late one night, and suddenly, you're in full survival mode, wondering how you ever had your life together in the first place. In this episode, I'm talking about the never-ending...

Motherhood: the hardest, most rewarding job... blah blah blah. But what if we cut the sugarcoating and got real about the chaos, the exhaustion, and the moments that make us question our sanity? Welcome to Thoughts from My Rage Walk , where we swap perfection for honesty, vent a little (or a lot), and find humor in the mess. In this first episode, I introduce myself - Stephanie, a stay-at-home mom...