Millennial Mom

We put so much thought into making sure our kids have friends and are surrounded by the right type of people, but what happens when we step back and try to do that for ourselves. How do you make friends as an adult? I'm taking a dive into the fundamentals that form friendships and how you have to be willing to put in the work. Nothing in life comes easy, including finding your people. www.kase...

I originally found this post by Kanakanjali Roy and it spoke volumes to the types of people we tend to befriend along the way. It's a great follow-up to my last episode about making friends as an adult which you can listen to here: Original Post: https://www.timesnownews.com/web-stories/lifestyle/types-of-people-not-worth-keeping-in-touch-with-according-to-psychology/photostory/112803505.cms B...

Updated Version now LIVE! Coming back to the podcast after lipedema surgery, an eating disorder diagnosis, a new gig and so much more. Join me as I give you the highlights and we gear up for fresh new episodes of Millennial Mom. Lipedema Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/302-what-is-lipedema-turns-out-its-not-just-fat/id1585453693?i=1000623311804

In today’s episode we are diving into how to deal with big emotions in our little kids. I’m hanging out with Certified Conscious Parenting Coach Rachel Duffy. She works with parents to help them raise kids without bribing, rewarding, yelling, threatening or ending the day feeling guilty so you can finally build deep connection, harmony and find ease in your family life. She is both a Trauma Inform...

Lipedema Uncovered: Understanding the Chronic Condition Ignored by Healthcare Little did I know, my journey to love my own skin would take an unexpected turn. After years of battling my body and feeling like a failure, a hidden enemy was revealed - lipedema. This is the story of how I discovered the truth, and now I'm left wondering, what other secrets does my body hold? In this episode, you will...

If you're feeling constantly overwhelmed and exhausted by the never-ending to-do lists and mental load of motherhood, only to find that your efforts still fall short and you're left feeling unappreciated and unnoticed, then you are not alone! In this episode, you will be able to: Explore the day-to-day hurdles of millennial parent and garner practical solutions. Bring to light the hidden e...

There's no need to be confused... the podcast formerly known as "Kasey's Korner" is now "Millennial Mom". I am so excited that you're here to witness the evolution of this show and hope that you will find your place here in our community of strong, supportive, and empowered millennial women. Be sure to check back each week for new content in women's health, pare...

Bob Wheeler is an exciting CPA and CFO of The Comedy Store with a passion for helping others gain insights about how their emotions trigger financial decisions. He has written two books, The Money Nerve Navigating the Emotions of Money and Darius Wants a Dog, the first of his children's financial literacy series, to help people understand their personal money story. Get Bob's Book for kids: https:...

This episode is about our time on Disney Cruise Line and their ship, Disney Dream.  I learned that the boarding process at Miami is smooth and efficient, with luggage tags sent in the mail to help port attendants get luggage on the ship. The ship offers plenty of fun activities, and the kid's club is secure with a safe word used for pick up. The staterooms are small, but have a steward to hel...

In this episode of Kasey's Korner, I chatted with Kristen Duke, a mentor for parents of teenagers. She helps them to see that they can control their emotions and have fantastic relationships with their teenagers if they're willing to recognize the personal blind spots we might have. The episode is about the importance of confidence in teenagers. Kristen Duke learned this first hand by talking to h...

Why is there so much pressure to "keep up" and "over-do" the holidays?! We as moms take on more and more of the invisible load at the holidays with the never-ending gift-giving and parties and crafts and "all the things". When can we take back the holidays and actually enjoy them for ourselves? Join me in the conversation here and on Instagram @itskaseypotts

In this episode of Kasey's Korner, author Molly DeFrank imparts actionable steps to help millennial moms confidently and humorously undertake a digital detox for their kids, despite the daunting task of having to lead by example. Molly is a stay-at-home mom and foster mom to six kids ages 13 and under. She has a degree in international relations and has developed a complete book on how to do a dig...

In today’s episode, we are providing proof that there is no need to compare or compete when it comes to finding your place in podcasting and in parenting. I teamed up with fellow podcast host Kaila Maguire to do a very cool crossover episode. Check it out! Kaila is a teacher turned stay-at-home parent who currently lives in Northern Virginia with her husband and son. After going through pregnancy...

Kendra Swalls went from being a successful teacher to a full-time photographer and business owner, and she's helping other women do the same by sharing her story and the strategies she used to make the transition. I n this episode you will learn:  1. How Kendra went from being a teacher to running her own successful photography business  2. The importance of relationship marketing in bus...

Jill Parekh, an impostor syndrome expert and coach, helps online business owners overcome imposter syndrome so they can find four figure clients and grow their online businesses. "I realized this isn't just for business owners. It's important for moms to find their identity." Jill Parekh is an expert on imposter syndrome and has recently written a book on the topic, " You're Not Special ". She has...

Here's a quick recap of the night that my 25 year old dream came true! I had the best encounter with the great Justin Timberlake at the CHLA Gala in Santa Monica this past weekend and I can't wait to tell you all about it.  Consider donating to the CHLA organization by clicking here .  Be sure to subscribe to the podcast by clicking here . Liked what you heard? Take a moment and share it...

Kristina Watts is a confidence coach and ultimate hype girl.  She has taken her entrepreneurial experience to the next level and is now teaching women to find their most authentic self and show up boldly in their everyday life. Join me for a conversation with Kristina as we dive into the topic of why women's confidence is on the decline and three simple things each of us can do right now to feel m...

Do you want to be able to cook with confidence with your kids? Bri Grajkowski of BriGeeski is sharing the solution so that you can get the skills you need to make delicious meals your whole family will love. "When they were interested, I followed their lead, and when they were ready to cook, that's the best time to cook with them." Bri Grajkowski is a mother of two who blogs about family fun activ...

Kelcy Valletta, the self-love guru and Mirror Talk Queen, helps Kasey Potts understand the reasons why the confidence among women has taken such a plunge and how to give yourself the love and attention you may feel like you're missing from others. Do you struggle with self-love and confidence? Kelcy Valletta, self-love guru and Mirror Talk Queen, can help you overcome these challenges! "I just sta...

Do you feel like you're constantly trying to keep up with the perfect parenting you see on social media? You're not alone. So many of us feel like we have to constantly be doing more, achieving more, and acquiring more stuff in order to feel happy and successful. But the truth is, all of us are struggling to figure it out. In this episode, I had the chance to chat with parenting coach, Rebekah Doa...

How does trauma affect mothers and their children, and how can they heal from it? Join me for a conversation with best-selling author Elayna Fernandez of "The Positive Mom". Elayna Fernandez is a single mom of four. She is also known as the positive mom on social media. Her story is one of overcoming trauma and helping other moms find that truth in themselves and really figure out how to do that w...

Forget what you know about motherhood, it's time to get real on Kasey's Korner. In this episode, you will learn: 1. How medicalization of birth and breastfeeding has led to decreased rates of breastfeeding 2. The lack of education around breastfeeding among medical professionals 3. The impact of body image messaging on mothers' breastfeeding journeys Lo Nigrosh is a mom of two and an IBCLC who hos...

Irene Dreayer can be credited with discovering some of our favorite TV stars like Tia and Tamara Mowry, Taj Mowry, Dylan and Cole Sprouse, and wait, even BEYONCE?? Hollywood’s kid talent expert and trusted career coach for kid talent, is a 30-year veteran of family programming. She has produced many network TV sitcoms, movies, pilots, and discovered some of the biggest kid stars in the busine...

We are dissecting the magazine covers that we constantly saw in the early 2000s, Y2K era. Covers from Self Magazine, Glamour Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Seventeen, Women's Health and more. The women on the covers include Eva Longoria, Jewel, and Molly Sims while headlines of ""Simplify Your Slim-Down", "Peel Off The Pounds", and "Lose Weight By January 1!" flood the front.  My guest today is Cert...

The links between OCD and Anxiety are fascinating and OCD Therapist Jenna Overbaugh chats with me about Postpartum OCD, the fears we often have as women and as mothers as well as touching on some of the darker thoughts that may scare us. More about Jenna: Jenna Overbaugh has been a licensed therapist since 2014, with many years of experience at an OCD residential unit at Rogers Memorial Hospital w...