Mom 2 Mom: What’s on your plate?

In this conversation, the speakers reflect on their weekend experiences, discussing personal connections and the process of donating platelets. They share insights on health tips related to donation and transition into preparations for Halloween and the upcoming holiday season, emphasizing the importance of planning and creativity in festive activities.

In this conversation, Caroline and Kirsten discuss personal experiences related to family bonding, health journeys, and community service. Caroline shares a heartwarming moment with his son as they go suit shopping for a wedding, highlighting the importance of family connections. Kirsten talks about her commitment to donating platelets with her friend, emphasizing the significance of giving back t...

In this conversation, the speakers discuss their health goals, particularly focusing on diabetes management. They share personal experiences, nutritional insights, and practical tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle while navigating the challenges of diabetes. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of understanding food choices, managing blood sugar levels, and preparing for the upcoming holida...

In this conversation, the hosts discuss their intentions for the month of October, focusing on personal health goals, business aspirations, and family plans. They share their experiences with setting goals, the challenges they face, and the importance of support and encouragement in achieving these objectives. The conversation also touches on the significance of documenting family memories and the...

In this conversation, the hosts reflect on the end of September and share personal stories about acceptance, family dynamics, and the importance of communication. They discuss a friend's experience with a partner's transition and the challenges of estrangement within families. The conversation emphasizes the need for kindness, compassion, and open communication in relationships, encouraging listen...

In this conversation, the hosts share their experiences and challenges in raising children with special needs. They discuss health and wellness practices, the importance of physical strength in caregiving, and the emotional aspects of parenting. The dialogue emphasizes the need for self-care and setting personal goals to better support their families.

In this episode of the Mom 2 Mom podcast, hosts Kirsten and Caroline discuss the challenges and joys of motherhood, entrepreneurship, and navigating the emotional landscape of the holiday season. They share strategies for managing business during the end of the quarter, the importance of personal connections with clients, and setting intentions for relationships and health goals as the year comes...

In this episode of the Mom to Mom podcast, the hosts discuss the importance of family, special needs parenting, and the concept of a Sunday reset. They share personal anecdotes about managing household chores, preparing for the week ahead, and the mental mindset required to balance family life and work responsibilities. The conversation emphasizes the significance of connection, encouragement, and...

In this conversation, Kirsten and Caroline discuss the significance of friendships, particularly in the context of parenting and entrepreneurship. They explore the dynamics of friendships with men, the importance of emotional support, and how relationships evolve over time. The discussion emphasizes the need for community and the value of diverse friendships in navigating life's challenges.

In this episode of the Mom to Mom podcast, the hosts discuss the challenges and joys of parenting, particularly in the context of special needs. They explore the importance of building relationships, both with their children and with other parents, and how new experiences can lead to new friendships. The conversation delves into the dynamics of friendships, particularly the differences between mal...

In this episode, Kirsten and Caroline discuss the significance of lifelong friendships, sharing personal anecdotes and insights about the bonds that withstand the test of time. They emphasize the importance of reaching out to old friends and maintaining connections, even when life gets busy. The conversation is filled with humor, nostalgia, and encouragement for listeners to cherish their friendsh...

*Cursing in this episode do not listen out loud* In this episode, Kirsten and Caroline share their experiences and insights on parenting, conscious decision-making, and the role of language in their lives. They discuss the importance of building a supportive community, the challenges of balancing family and personal life, and how humor and cursing can serve as stress relief. Through their candid c...

Join Kirsten and Caroline, two moms navigating the intricate dance of family life and entrepreneurship. In this episode, they delve into the challenges and triumphs of raising children with unique needs while running businesses. Discover how they build a supportive community, share real talk, and remind fellow moms that they're not alone in this journey. Tune in for heartfelt stories, laughter, an...

Music, entrepreneurship, and special needs parenting come together as two moms—Kirsten, a single mom, and Caroline, a married mom—share honest stories, support, and practical tips. This episode covers family life with unique needs, including Caroline’s son living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, career adjustments like moving to an accessible office, and the importance of community and connection...

Hosts Kirsten and Caroline recap a busy weekend of a 40th high school reunion, Danish Days, and meeting each other’s families while juggling the realities of parenting children with unique needs. They talk about the challenges of recording remotely, memories from ten years ago when seizures began, managing epilepsy and wheelchair accessibility, and the small innovations and supports that help thei...

Two moms record a spontaneous, upbeat episode from different locations. They talk about the joys of reconnecting, cultural celebrations, and the real-life chaos of parenting and entrepreneurship. Despite technical glitches and a noisy backdrop, they reflect on the mom skill of pivoting when plans change and reaffirm their daily commitment to show up for listeners with encouragement and real talk.

On this episode the hosts record live from Solvang during Danish Days, sharing their fun cultural discoveries — from Danish pastries and frikadeller to the Julehus and Viking history — while celebrating family time and accessibility during the festivities. The conversation weaves personal stories about parenting children with unique needs, running businesses, and building community, as the moms re...

Two moms share a warm, candid conversation about winding down the week and gearing up for a busy weekend at Danish Days. They cover practical tips for traveling with children who have special needs—packing extra clothes, comfort items, and snacks—work checklists to close out the week, and funny, heartfelt stories like empanadas, a monkey encounter, and the giant troll "Lulu." Between business resp...

In this episode Kirsten and Caroline talk about planning for when the primary caregiver is injured or incapacitated. They cover seizure and medication plans, emergency contacts, powers of attorney, advanced directives, and an ‘away-from-home’ repatriation insurance option. They also share practical travel tips and accessibility concerns for families with special needs—packing essentials, wheelchai...

Two moms who juggle family, entrepreneurship, and special needs parenting share life updates: celebrating Chilean Independence Day with music, empanadas, and wine, and reflecting on cultural traditions. They also cover a big milestone—one daughter cleared to drive after testing and now getting her permit—plus practical talk about driver training, car shopping at CarMax, insurance, maintenance, and...

In this episode the hosts swap real-life mishaps—a knee injury from a slippery sidewalk, a giant tree branch that almost hit their car, and a memorable Starbucks fall—while sharing laughter and practical recovery tips. They also discuss their commitment to a 365-day podcast, upcoming local events like Pageant of the Masters and Solvang Danish Days (including a visit to Lulu the troll), and nightly...

Hosts Kirsten and Caroline share honest, heartwarming conversation about being moms, entrepreneurs, and special needs parents, exploring how business shapes identity, resilience, and relationships. They offer practical reflections, goal-setting tips, and a weekly call-to-action to set one intention for the week—plus a reminder that building connections and following up matter both in business and...

Two moms discuss the systems that keep their lives from falling apart — calendars, task lists, and note-taking tools. They share practical tips: using quarterly paper calendars, blocking days off, reverse-engineering income goals by workdays, phone widgets for tasks, and transcription tools like Otter to capture notes. The episode emphasizes finding that one small system that fits your style.

Two moms and entrepreneurs share the best parts of running their own businesses: taking afternoons off with family, helping clients overcome major hardships, and celebrating financial and personal victories. They discuss problem-solving wins—clearing a long-standing background check issue and guiding a client from crisis to debt-free stability—and encourage listeners to notice and celebrate even t...

Hosts Kirsten and Caroline share hard-earned lessons from running businesses while parenting children with special needs. They discuss practical habits like ending each workday organized, the importance of professional bookkeeping, and embracing technology (including AI) to stay on track. Listen for relatable stories, simple systems to implement, and a call to reflect on your recent challenges—and...