Confessions of a Recovering Micromanaging Perfectionist Martyr

Road trip clutter got you frazzled? In this episode, I’m sharing my struggle with keeping calm in the chaos of travel, and how controlling “the stuff” (instead of the people) helps me find a little peace. Join me as I reflect on letting go of my control cravings and finding a way to enjoy the ride—wrappers and all. 🚗 JoinTeamConfessions!

It turns out that playing pretend can work as a road to happiness for adults too. Ever tried “pretending” your way to a better mood? In this episode, I’m sharing how a little fake-it-til-you-make-it approach helps me show up as a better version of myself—especially when life tests my patience. Join me as I explore how leaning into pretend kindness with my family can turn frustration into genuine j...

Sometimes the simplest needs, like rest, make all the difference. In this episode, I’m sharing how sleep (or lack of it) affects my ability to stay patient and present with my family. Join me as I explore the importance of rest and the surprising toll that summer’s long days can take on kindness—and how a little extra sleep might just be the best self-care. 💤 JoinTeamConfessions!

When life cranks up the heat (literally), sometimes the simplest things bring relief. In this episode, I’m sharing a lesson learned on a 90-degree day with no AC, an open highway, and a Spotify playlist that changed everything. Tune in as I reflect on finding unexpected joy and how a bit of loud music and fresh air helped me rediscover an old self-care trick right when I needed it most. 🎶 🚗 Join...

How do we make summer plans we’ll actually enjoy? With open days and a calendar full of invites, I’ve come up with a simple set of questions to help us choose plans that bring joy, not stress. Join me as I share my “summer framework” for filling our days with meaning, a little calm, and some laughs along the way. 🌞✨ JoinTeamConfessions!

With the school year over, I’m navigating that tricky transition from structure to summer’s less predictable rhythm. It’s not the change itself that throws me—it’s the feeling of my train coming off the tracks! Join me as I reflect on letting go, adjusting expectations, and trying to find a little grace (and patience) through all these new stops. 🚂 🌞 JoinTeamConfessions!

Ever feel like chaos finds you when you skip the planning? This week, I’m sharing how even a little “screw-up time” can help me avoid rushing, sarcasm, and those “Calgon, take me away!” moments. Join me as I dive into why planning (though hard) really does make life easier, and how a few minutes of prep can save a whole lot of sanity. 🗓️✨ " Planning is hard, but it makes life easy. Not plann...

This week, as I cared for my daughter after a minor surgery, I realized that each of us has different needs when it comes to feeling loved and supported. In our family, we call them “The Three A’s”—Attention, Affection, and Appreciation. Join me as I explore how recognizing these simple needs helps bring calm and connection to our home. A little reminder that it’s often the small things that make...

Ever feel like parenting just magnifies your quirks times 50? In this episode, I’m sharing how my early years as a mom went from daydreams to wake-up calls, and how I learned to stop letting perfectionism and frustration run the show. Join me for a real look at how I’m trying to make strengths work for me—not against me—and maybe find some laughs along the way. 🌻💪 JoinTeamConfessions!