Experience Motherhood

There's something a little uncomfortable about spending an entire summer series talking about slowing down — and then white-knuckling your way through a weekly release schedule anyway. I noticed it. And I decided to do something about it. In this short solo episode, I'm sharing an honest update about where I am this summer, why new episodes are going on pause until fall, and why choosing...

You know the feeling of being physically present but mentally somewhere else entirely. Sitting at the dinner table, at the park, at your kid's game — and your brain is already three steps ahead. Most moms don't need to be told to be present. They need to know how to actually get there. That's what we're talking about today. In This Episode: Why presence doesn't always look...

If you're a busy mom trying to juggle everything — and still get a healthy dinner on the table — this episode is a fan favorite for a reason! I'm joined by Allison Schaaf, a Chef, Registered Dietitian, and Founder & CEO of Prep Dish, and a mom of three. After years of working as a personal chef and at high-end spas, Allison knew there had to be a more efficient, cost-effective, and s...

The last week of school carries more than most of us realize. On the surface it's teacher gifts and car line and end-of-year parties — but underneath all of that is something much bigger. A chapter is closing. Your child is crossing from one version of themselves into another. And so are you. If you've been feeling something this week that you can't quite name — part relief, part gr...

You made it to summer — so why does it feel harder, not easier? If the end of the school year brings relief for about five minutes before your brain starts building a new system, you're not broken. You're wired for structure. And for high-achieving moms, the unstructured weeks of summer don't signal rest — they signal anxiety. In this episode, I'm naming what's actually ha...

Here's something nobody tells you before you become a mom: the hardest part isn't the sleep deprivation or the hard days. It's the gap between the mom you thought you'd be -- and the mom you actually became. Episode 100. I can't believe I'm typing that. And in honor of this milestone I'm getting personal - really personal. I'm talking about where I was when...

Motherhood doesn't always need more ideas — sometimes it needs a little permission to do less. In today's episode, I'm sharing the things that are genuinely making my life feel lighter right now. Not a perfect system, not an aesthetic routine, just a handful of real shifts that are helping me show up more like the mom I actually want to be. In this episode, we cover: Why trying to &...

Motherhood is hard enough on its own — but when your child is struggling with ADHD, emotional regulation, or behavioral challenges, it can start to quietly chip away at how you see yourself as a mom. In today's episode, I'm sitting down with Dr. Michelle Casarella, a licensed psychologist who specializes in supporting moms raising children with ADHD. As both a clinician and a mom who has...

Can I ask you something kind of real? When was the last time someone asked how you were doing - not as a mom, not as a partner, not as whoever needs something from you - and you actually had an answer that wasn't "tired" or "good, just busy"? Because I've been sitting with that one lately. And honestly? It took me a minute. This is the finale of our mini-series, and I...

You know that feeling when your brain has approximately 100 tabs open — and at least 17 of them are frozen, 12 are playing music you can't find, and one is reminding you that the field trip form still isn't signed? Yeah. That's motherhood lately. In part two of the A Week in My Life, Emotionally mini series, I'm getting into the running list — the one that never actually turns...

What if the good parts of motherhood aren't waiting for you on the other side of a calmer season — but are already showing up, right in the middle of the chaos? In this first episode of the A Week in My Life, Emotionally mini series, I'm not talking schedules or logistics. I'm talking about what my week actually felt like — the emotional experience of being a mom to three kids (ages...

Every season of motherhood looks different. When my kids were babies and toddlers, I remember wondering what life would feel like once we got past those exhausting early years. I imagined things might feel calmer… more predictable… maybe even easier. Now that I’m parenting two elementary-aged kids and one middle schooler, I can tell you this: it’s different — but it’s not necessarily easier. In th...

Daily routines might sound simple, but the right rhythms can completely change how your days feel as a parent. Instead of rigid schedules or perfectly planned days, small pockets of consistency can help kids feel secure, reduce chaos at home, and give moms more breathing room in their day. In this conversation, I’m joined by Jessica Irwin, a pediatric occupational therapist, mom of two boys, and f...

So much of motherhood isn’t the visible work; it’s the invisible remembering, anticipating, planning, and holding it all together. And for many of us, that mental load is what leaves us the most exhausted. In this conversation, I’m joined by Christine Landis, founder of Peacock Parent and creator of Proxy. Before becoming a mom, Christine built and sold an eight-figure company as a CEO who deeply...

Lately, I’ve been feeling the familiar tension of wanting to grow, be productive, and say yes, while also craving a slower, more present way of living. In this episode, I’m reflecting on a recent family trip that completely shifted my perspective on pace, presence, and what it really means to slow down in motherhood. What I realized surprised me: slowing down isn’t just about doing less, it’s abou...

Motherhood doesn’t always come naturally and when it feels hard, it’s easy to assume we’re doing something wrong. In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Shayla of Hey Shayla, a mom of three and creator known for her honest conversations about motherhood, mindset, and intentional living. Her perspective is a powerful reminder that joy isn’t something we earn by getting it right; it’s something w...

In this episode, I’m inviting you into an honest, couch-conversation style reflection on the mental and emotional weight so many of us carry in motherhood. From the never-ending “open tabs” in our minds to the invisible labor of keeping everything running smoothly, I’m sharing what I’ve been noticing in my own life and how this constant vigilance can quietly become part of our identity, shaping no...

Lately, I’ve been noticing that the most meaningful shifts in my life haven’t come from adding more, but from gently letting things go. In this episode, I share some of the pressures, expectations, and beliefs I’m loosening my grip on in this season of motherhood and invite you to reflect on what you might be carrying that no longer needs to be yours. In this episode, I talk about: Letting go of t...

In this episode of Experience Motherhood , I’m joined by therapist, business owner, and mom of three Kristin Mervich for an honest conversation about what happens when motherhood and life take an unexpected turn. We talk about how ambition, identity, and expectations can shift when everything feels off script, and what it really looks like to redefine success during seasons marked by uncertainty a...

In this episode of Experience Motherhood , I’m talking about a side of mom anxiety that doesn’t always get named: the kind that looks responsible, capable, and “on top of everything.” I share why managing anxiety isn’t about getting rid of it or becoming a calmer, less sensitive version of yourself, but about learning how to relate to it in a way that doesn’t cost you who you are. I reflect on a s...

In today’s episode of Experience Motherhood , I’m welcoming back someone I truly adore — Abby Rose Green. Abby is a mom of three, a podcaster, influencer, and Down syndrome inclusion advocate. She has a gift for helping women feel less alone in motherhood while empowering them to take the next small step forward, even on the days when everything feels heavy. This conversation is filled with honest...

In this episode of Experience Motherhood , I’m gently unpacking one of the most exhausting lies so many moms carry — the idea that being a good mom means doing it all, perfectly, all the time. I share a moment from my own life when the weight of managing everyone else’s needs left me feeling depleted and unseen, and how that moment revealed just how quietly this myth shows up in our everyday lives...

After taking a much-needed break, I’m back and this episode feels like a homecoming. Over the past season, I intentionally stepped away from the podcast to be deeply present with my kids, navigate some big family transitions, and allow space for growth in my private practice. During that pause, I also spent time reflecting on what I truly want Experience Motherhood to be and how I want this space...

In this episode of Experience Motherhood , I’m chatting with Kate Strickler, creator behind Naptime Kitchen and author of her new book I Just Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen . Kate has been inspiring moms online for nearly a decade through her blog and Instagram, and now she’s sharing how to transform “I just wish” moments into contentment, joy, and intentional living. Kate and I dive into how the lit...

Are you feeling the shift that summer brings—more chaos, less routine, and a quiet craving for space to breathe? In this honest and soul-centered episode, I’m hitting pause and sharing my personal mid-year reset . Instead of chasing a picture-perfect summer, I’m inviting you into a different kind of reflection—one that starts from within. ✨ What do you need this season to feel grounded, connected...