Better Moody: The Way Forward

After months of fighting, two denials, two appeals, and one very determined mom, TRICARE finally gave Vannah the best birthday gift she could ask for. In this episode, I talk about what happens when you’ve given 252%, finally let go, and a very heavy piece of paper changes everything.

What happens when the cheat codes stop working? I meant to say NPC not RPG* si there is one mistake lol - This week, I’m talking about mistakes, adulthood, parenting, video games, military life, and learning how to make decisions when you don’t have the whole map in front of you. After a conversation with my daughter about growing up and moving forward, I found myself thinking about fear, failure,...

A perfectly ordinary night somehow turns into a conversation about heroes, musicals, toothbrushes, chicken butts, and a toddler who believes a plastic bat gives him unlimited power. If you’ve ever wondered how families can talk about absolutely everything and nothing at the same time, this one’s for you.

The Silent War | Fighting Insurance, VBT, and the Invisible Battles We Carry In this episode of Better Moody: The Way Forward, I talk about the exhausting reality of fighting for my daughter’s Vertebral Body Tethering (VBT) surgery through TRICARE East and the military healthcare system. What started as a medical decision became a crash course in insurance appeals, prior authorizations, congressio...

After watching the Michael Jackson movie, we wind down before bed and talk about everything from growing up before cable TV to strange history facts, family stories, school field trips, and being “too lazy to breathe.” Just another late-night conversation with the Moody family. Good Moody Night.

While we wait for a decision on Savannah’s appeal, bedtime turns into a conversation about Epic, mythology, candles, dirty socks, and the chaos of everyday family life.

Better Moody returns to The Way Forward with an update on Savannah’s fight for vertebral body tethering surgery after an insurance denial. Between 66 pages of appeals, medical research, work, parenting, and trying to hold life together, this episode is about what happens when a parent refuses to stop fighting for their child’s future.

This episode includes burnout, respiratory insufficiency, five baskets of laundry, a failed sleep test, and one woman slowly realizing her soul may be unionizing. more to follow

I laid down on the ground and it felt good what can I say - enter my morning

If the juice isn’t worth the squeeze cover it …unless you are 2 then I guess :) we are going to bed. Here is another success story

Bedtime was supposed to be simple. Instead, it turned into midnight ramen (it was really 8:30 but still) , thumb wars, and a full-on Thunderdome massage courtesy of a toddler who does not believe in sleep. This is what happens when the day ends… and the chaos begins.

Today was heavy. Between my daughter’s upcoming surgery and the stress of work, I found myself overwhelmed… trying to breathe through it all. But in the middle of it, there were small moments—laughter, connection, and just being present—that reminded me I’m still here. This episode is about that balance. Holding it together… even when it feels like you’re barely holding on.

unfiltered bedtime conversation with Savannah and Camdin—covering parenting, school, humor, and the chaos of everyday life. In this episode of Better Moody, we talk about routines, discipline, puberty, and the small moments that actually matter.

Slow rolling and struggling with what to do with lights and I just decided to turn them off so I could speak:)

Why do interruptions feel so frustrating—and what if they’re actually the point? In this episode of The Way Forward , I explore how unexpected interruptions in life can shape growth, perspective, and resilience. Instead of resisting life’s disruptions, what happens when we learn to embrace them? If you’ve ever felt thrown off by things not going according to plan, this episode will challenge how y...

Love, heartbreak, and protecting the life you built

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In this episode of Better Moody, I talk about anger — the kind that doesn’t look dramatic at first. The kind that builds quietly under responsibility, exhaustion, stress, and emotional burnout. I exploded. And underneath that explosion wasn’t rage. It was pressure. It was holding too much. It was trying to be strong for too long. We’re talking about what anger is really protecting, why high-functi...

Fresh off brigade PT and riding that physical-exertion high, I’m checking in with a real-life update. Between TDYs, nonstop movement, and learning new roles at work, life has been moving fast — but momentum is momentum. In this episode I talk about carving out time for music projects, planning upcoming releases, parenting reflections (including watching confidence grow and shift in my kids), and p...

In this episode, we’re talking about plans that unravel, family that tests us, and how to find joy in the chaos between everyday responsibilities. From early morning dog scrimmages to parenting lessons, unexpected detours, and reflections on what it really means to move forward, this conversation explores resilience, humor, and growth in real life. We dig into themes of mindset, perspective, and t...

This episode is about what happens when teamwork fails and how we carry the consequences — even when we did our part. Life isn't always what is expected but we can manage expectations. I'm not sure if that means love the dirty house as is but maybe there is room to avoid a panic attack when it is dirty :) Keep your big balls in the air lol. Adult responsibly!

January is hitting different. In this episode, I talk candidly about exhaustion, reflection, unexpected detours, small wins, and the quiet moments that follow big accomplishments. From leaving senior leader training to accidentally ending up on a ferry, this is a stream-of-consciousness check-in for anyone who feels like they’re just trying to get through January. If you’re feeling tired, unmotiva...

SLT lesson of the day: confidence opens doors faster than explanations. Also, the Pushball did not survive the tundra

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Turning 18 isn’t just about freedom—it’s about reflection, humor, and realizing how fast time moves when you’re raising a strong, thoughtful young woman.