It's A Circus - Unfiltered stories of motherhood, identity, and the art of self care

Send us Fan Mail In this engaging episode of 'It's a Circus,' host Elsa sits down with her friend Anna to discuss the challenges and triumphs of balancing motherhood with a thriving career. Anna shares her personal journey from her seemingly seamless transition into motherhood to the pivotal moments in her career, highlighting the importance of setting boundaries, the rewards of bei...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the solo series, the host, Elsa, shares a transformative philosophy that has driven her throughout the year: the power of saying yes. She discusses how this counterintuitive approach, especially amidst the common advice of setting boundaries, has pushed her out of her comfort zone and fostered personal growth, community building, and new opportunities. As a moth...

Send us Fan Mail Join host Elsa on 'It's a Circus' as she delves into an inspiring conversation with Dr. Sarah, a regenerative and integrative medicine physician, former military doctor, and founder of Lesh Lifestyle and the Next Level Women's Collective. Dr. Sarah shares her incredible journey of balancing medical school, residency, motherhood, and the military, all while advo...

Send us Fan Mail Join Elsa, the host of 'It's a Circus,' as she launches her first solo episode, offering insights from her journey through motherhood, entrepreneurship, and self-care. Elsa shares her personal experiences from transitioning from a corporate role in the beauty industry to embracing the chaos of parenthood and building her own business. Listen in as she discusses the...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 4 of 'It's a Circus' Podcast, hosted by Elsa. In this episode, Elsa is joined by Brittany, a multi-faceted creative entrepreneur and mother, known for her raw honesty about motherhood. Brittany shares her journey of single parenting, co-parenting, personal healing, and rediscovering her voice and power. She dives deep into her experiences with preg...

Send us Fan Mail In this special Mother's Day episode of 'It's a Circus,' host Elsa welcomes her husband Dmitri as a guest to delve into the raw and real experiences of parenting. They discuss the highs and lows, the surprises, and the unspoken challenges of motherhood. From the relentless chaos of daily life to the importance of building a supportive village, Elsa shares her j...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 'It's a Circus,' host Elsa welcomes Hannah, a professional makeup artist and astrologer, to discuss the raw and real journey of parenthood. They dive into the concept of perfection in parenting, the challenges and changes that come with motherhood, and the importance of self-worth. Hear Hannah's personal story, including her pregnancy experie...

Send us Fan Mail Join Elsa on this heartfelt episode of 'It's a Circus Podcast' where she sits down with Sarah, a mother and teacher who shares her courageous journey through pregnancy loss. Sarah provides an in-depth account of her challenging experience with fertility treatments, losing her son, Nicky, and the subsequent emotional and physical struggles. Despite the heartbreak, sh...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 'It's a Circus Podcast,' host Elsa welcomes Casey, a mother of two, wife, and travel advisor. Together, they dive deep into the joys and challenges of motherhood. Casey shares her journey of balancing her career, business, and parenting life, offering invaluable tips on traveling with kids, handling the ups and downs of parenthood, and maintaining...

Send us Fan Mail Join Elsa in this captivating episode of It's a Circus, where she sits down with Laura, an inspiring mother and National Park Service analyst. Dive into Laura's journey from adoption to motherhood, her background in dance, gymnastics, and yoga, and how these have shaped her approach to life. Discover the complexities of motherhood during the pandemic, moving across the c...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of It's a Circus, host Elsa engages in a candid conversation with Farah, a mother of two and entrepreneur behind Lush Injectables Med Spa. Farah shares her journey of juggling career, motherhood, and self-discovery. From dealing with unexpected job terminations during her pregnancies to taking bold legal actions and eventually starting her own successful med s...

Send us Fan Mail Join host Elsa in this captivating episode of It's a Circus Podcast as she talks with Jessica Cummings, the founder of Augment Your Business and COO of Revel CPA. Jessica delves into her unique approach to parenting, balancing a high-powered career, and living through extraordinary experiences such as living abroad and navigating motherhood during the pandemic. Jessica shares...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode of 'It's a Circus,' host Elsa welcomes Kortnee, a 36-year-old Florida-based architect, entrepreneur, wife, and mother of two, to share her unique parenting journey. Kortnee opens up about raising her son William, who has a rare genetic condition leading to epilepsy, autism, and developmental delays, and her daughter Sophia, who is developme...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, host Elsa sits down with Jaclyn Cowart, the inspiring voice behind the blog Family with a Gap. Jaclyn shares her deeply personal journey through secondary infertility, the challenges and triumphs of raising children with a 12-year age gap, and what it’s really like to become a mom again at 40. ✨ What you’ll hear in this episode: Jaclyn’s honest story of hope, hea...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 'It's a Circus,' host Elsa sits down with Dr. Francesca Walters, founder of Aire Med Spa and a leading expert in aesthetic medicine. Dr. Walters discusses her journey from a traumatic personal experience to becoming a prominent figure in medical aesthetics, her approach to parenting, and how she balances raising two young children while running a...

Send us Fan Mail Join host Elsa in this heartfelt episode of 'It's a Circus' as she dives deep into an inspiring conversation with Sasha, a powerhouse businesswoman and devoted mother. Sasha shares her remarkable journey, from her unexpected start in motherhood to building successful ventures across various industries. This episode covers her challenges with mental health, navigatin...

Send us Fan Mail Join host Elsa in this episode of It's a Circus, as she welcomes Courtney, a mother of two, entrepreneur, and advocate, to discuss the intricate journey of motherhood. They delve into Courtney's personal experiences, from childhood caregiving to navigating the challenges of miscarriages and motherhood later in life. Courtney shares insights on the physiological and emoti...

Send us Fan Mail Join Elsa on today's episode of 'It's a Circus' as she dives deep into an inspiring conversation with her family member Mila, a midlife mindset coach. They discuss Mila's journey through motherhood, from challenges with in vitro fertilization to the joys and struggles of raising her daughter Maya. They also explore Mila's current transformation as she...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode of 'It's a Circus,' host Elsa welcomes her friend Rachel Day to discuss the complexities of motherhood, from an unexpected twin pregnancy to postpartum challenges. Rachel shares her deeply personal journey of leaving a successful corporate career to focus on raising her twin daughters, Amelia and Ava, through sleepless nights and hormonal i...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of It's a Circus Podcast, host Elsa engages in a heartfelt conversation with Lindsey Leigh, the founder of Feral Farmacy. Lindsey shares her journey of raising four children on her seven-acre farm, homeschooling, and navigating her husband's cancer diagnosis. She discusses her advocacy work, the evolution of her wellness brand, and the importance of livin...

Send us Fan Mail Join host Elsa in 'It's a Circus' as she discusses the challenges and joys of parenting with certified parent coach Kimberly Boss. With a deep commitment to nurturing families, Kimberly shares insights on maintaining calm and connection, addressing common parenting issues such as yelling, timeouts, and setting family values. Discover how to navigate the parenting jo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 'It's a Circus,' host Elsa sits down with Alissa, founder of Root Collective, a somatic therapy practice. Alissa shares her powerful journey through motherhood, overcoming postpartum anxiety, and the limitations of traditional therapy. She discusses her unique approach to blending yoga and somatic healing, her move to Florida, and building a suppo...

Send us Fan Mail Join host Elsa on It's a Circus podcast as she chats with her longtime friend Clara, a former marketing professional who transitioned to interior design. Clara shares her candid and heartfelt experiences of motherhood, including her challenges during pregnancy, the realities of postpartum, and how she is happy with the "auntie" role. The episode covers Clara's...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to 'It's a Circus' with your host, Elsa! In this episode, Elsa reconnects with Margi, a friend and former colleague, to explore Margi's incredible journey from young motherhood to becoming a successful entrepreneur. Margi shares intimate details about her experiences with the birth of her children, including an emergency birth and navigating the healthc...

Send us Fan Mail Join Elsa on 'It's a Circus!' podcast as she sits down with her friend Aly to discuss the whirlwind adventure that is parenting. Delve into their honest conversation about motherhood, from Aly's unexpected start, miscarriages, and dealing with the heart-wrenching decision-making process regarding her pregnancy, to balancing career and family life. Discover how...