Mama Work It Podcast

New year, fresh goals—but how do you actually follow through? In this episode of the Mama Work It Podcast, we’re diving into practical, realistic strategies for setting goals you can truly achieve. Marisa Lonic shares powerful tools, mindset shifts, and systems designed specifically for busy moms juggling work, life, and everything in between. If you’ve ever set a goal in January only to abandon i...

What does it really mean to “do business like a mother”? In this inspiring episode of the Mama Work It podcast, host Marisa Lonic sits down with Jen Morris — community builder, speaker, and founder of Renegade Motherhood — to talk about the power of connection, collaboration, and confidence for moms in business. Jen’s journey from casual coffee meetups to leading a thriving multi-city and digital...

The holidays are supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year — but for many moms, they can also be the most overwhelming. Between shopping lists, school parties, travel plans, holiday cards, and endless to-dos, the mental load can feel heavier than ever. In this episode of the Mama Work It Podcast, host Marisa Lonic chats with Michelle Purta — marriage coach, mom of three, and host of The M...

Ever feel like your to-do list is longer than a CVS receipt? 🧾 Between work, kids, home, and everything else, it’s no wonder so many moms live in a constant state of overwhelm. In this episode of the Mama Work It Podcast, host Marisa Lonic gets real about how to shift from chaos to calm — not with perfection or fancy planners, but with realistic, sustainable rhythms that make life feel lighter an...

Burnout—it’s real, it’s sneaky, and it’s showing up in working moms everywhere. In this powerful episode of the Mama Work It Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Brook Sheehan, licensed chiropractor, functional medicine practitioner, and creator of bodyOS—a framework rooted in both physiology and faith that helps women stop striving and start listening to the bodies God designed. Dr. Brook shares her person...

The holidays are supposed to be joyful, but for so many women, they bring stress, guilt, and a cycle of overindulgence followed by restriction. What if this year could be different? In this episode of the Mama Work It podcast, I’m joined by Carrie Lupoli, certified nutritionist, speaker, educator, and founder of Disruptive Nutrition and the Diet Disruptors podcast (an Apple Top 100 Health & Wellne...

🎙️ Episode 200 — Ambitious Mom Lessons Learned Can you believe it, mama? We’ve hit 200 episodes! 🥳 When I launched the Mama Work It Podcast back in January 2021, I had no idea how many incredible conversations, lessons, and stories would unfold. Over nearly five years, I’ve had the honor of connecting with some truly inspiring guests—moms, experts, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders—who’ve all ta...

Living with chronic illness while raising kids and pursuing ambitious professional goals is no easy task. This week on the Mama Work It podcast, I’m joined by Julienne Verdi, Executive Director of the Alliance for Headache Disorders Advocacy (AHDA) and The Headache Alliance, who is doing just that—and making history along the way. Julienne’s path from law school to nonprofit leadership, policy cha...

Feeding our babies should feel empowering, not overwhelming. Yet so many moms face guilt, confusion, and frustration when it comes to infant formula. In this episode of the Mama Work It podcast, I’m joined by Mia Funt, Co-Founder and President of ByHeart—the first new U.S.-based infant formula manufacturer in more than 15 years. A mom of three herself, Mia’s personal feeding journey (including bre...

Hey mamas—get ready to dream big! ✨ In this episode of the Mama Work It Podcast, we’re diving into one of my favorite topics: vision boards and manifestation practices. This isn’t just “woo woo” magic—this is about using visuals, intention, and small aligned actions to call in the life you want. And yes, it works (I’ve got some wild success stories to prove it, from school admissions to fitness g...

What do the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and a faith-based toy brand for kids have in common? Today’s Mama Work It episode with Howard “Quiggly” Chang connects the dots. Howard is the creator of Ancientz, a storytelling and toy brand designed to help parents raise kids with strong values, resilience, and faith. Long before Ancientz, he helped shape pop culture as one of the original creative minds...

Are you living fully—or just going through the motions? In this episode of the Mama Work It podcast, I sit down with Karen Salmansohn, best-selling author, Behavioral Change Expert, and founder of NotSalmon.com, where over 1.5 million followers turn for science-based strategies on happiness and fulfillment. With more than two million books and courses sold—and appearances on Oprah and in Psycholog...

Gratitude isn’t just about saying thank you—it’s about cultivating a mindset of appreciation for the little things, the big things, and everything in between. When we practice gratitude as parents, we model a powerful life skill for our kids: one that builds empathy, resilience, joy, and connection. In this solo episode of the Mama Work It Podcast, I’m sharing simple, practical ways to weave grati...

We don’t often get to hear the father’s perspective on the Mama Work It Podcast—and today, we’re changing that. I’m joined by Chris Rodack, founder of Rising Father, creator of the Men of Fire transformation program, and host of The Rising Father Podcast. Chris is a husband, dad of two, and former music teacher who completely transformed his life—shedding over 60 pounds, building a multi–six-figur...

Mealtime battles with picky eaters? You’re not alone! In this episode of the Mama Work It Podcast, I sit down with Madison Wetherill, mom of three boys and the creator of Cook at Home Mom, to talk about practical, stress-free strategies for raising adventurous eaters. Madison shares her journey as a mom and food blogger, why picky eating affects some kids more than others, and how parents can enco...

We’re back for Season 6 of the Mama Work It Podcast! After a much-needed break (and a big international trip—my first since becoming a mom!), I’m diving into a topic that has been front and center for me lately: identity shifts in motherhood. Motherhood changes us in so many ways, and while some of those shifts feel natural, others can leave us feeling like we’ve lost touch with parts of ourselves...

Get ready to feel seen, mom friends. In this light-hearted and humorous episode, we wrap up Season 5 of the Mama Work It podcast with a collection of relatable mom life memes. As we prepare for our annual break, join us for a fun-filled discussion that highlights the everyday challenges and triumphs of working motherhood. From sleep deprivation to the infamous "mom brain," we dive into the memes t...

Have you ever thought about becoming a foster parent? Did you know there are currently 368,000 children in foster care in the U.S. with nearly a third of those children waiting to be adopted according to Statista, the Christian Alliance for Orphans, and other sources?  This week on the Mama Work It podcast, foster and adoptive mom Elizabeth Shafer (also the founder of Tandem Life Coach) shares her...

If you feel stuck in your working mom life right now, and making a change or taking a risk is the last thing you believe you could ever do in the season you’re in, listen to the Mama Work It podcast this week.  In this empowering episode, guest Charlotte Friborg—a two-time bestselling author, speaker, and transformational life coach—who is on a mission to help moms create a fulfilling career witho...

Feeling like you have no time for rituals or connection with your kiddos lately? This episode is for you! This week on the Mama Work It podcast, I interviewed Monica Virga Alborno, founder of Wanderwild Family Retreats and host of Wand(HER)wild podcast. Former Fortune 500 executive and a globe-trotting mother of two, Monica shares her incredible journey from corporate leadership to conscious entre...

Mom Guilt. It’s the worst. Showing up in all different ways and messing up all the things you work so hard to do. We’ve talked about mom guilt before on the Mama Work It podcast, and-as much as I dislike this topic-it’s a necessary one to discuss again because it still keeps happening! Today we’re unpacking the truth behind mom guilt so we can better understand that guilt and manage it effectively...

Are you ready for summer, mama? Or are you getting triggered by all the things summer related?  We’ve talked about fall triggers. We’ve discussed holiday triggers. Now it’s time for summer triggers. If you’re ready to feel seen as a working mom trying to hold it together in the summer, and maybe even laugh a little with Marisa and Estella, two working moms who get it, tune into this week’s episode...

Tired from the invisible labor you’re doing day in and day out? Feel like you carry a super heavy mental load around and can’t seem to lighten it, no matter how much you try? This episode of the Mama Work It podcast is for you! Join the conversation this week with speaker, author and coach, Lori Sugarman-Li, as we talk about sharing chores and responsibilities at home so moms aren’t stressing out...

If you work in an industry where you feel like the only mom and maybe even the only woman, this week’s episode of the Mama Work It podcast is for you.  Mama Work It podcast guest Annie Pratt, a long-time leader in male-dominated tech companies is sharing her insights on how to build confidence at work, even when it feels like you don’t necessarily fit in with your coworkers. Her advice is helping...

When you hear the word “Mom”, I imagine the word “vulnerable” doesn’t come to mind. No way! You’re glancing from left to right and fishing through your purse for sunscreen or water or a granola bar. There it is—half eaten, but still good.  As a mom, being vulnerable can feel like something we are very uncomfortable with. Plus, who has time for that?  And yet, vulnerability is what connects us the...