Mom Gone Mild

Thirty episodes later... here we are. For the Season 1 finale, I wanted to do something different. This isn't a recap of everything I've learned or another advice episode. Instead, I'm dedicating this episode to the little boy who made Mom Gone Mild possible my son, Axel. As he's about to turn one, I've found myself reflecting on this incredible first year of motherhood. The hi...

After becoming a mom, I felt like I lost pieces of myself. In this episode, I’m sharing my journey from confused college student to hospice nurse, navigating postpartum depression and anxiety, leaving a career I loved, and ultimately finding myself again through motherhood and creating Mom Gone Mild. If you’ve ever questioned who you are outside of being “Mom,” I hope this conversation reminds you...

What if self-love isn't what we've been told it is? In this episode of Mom Gone Mild, we're talking about the difference between self-love and self-care and why they aren't the same thing. From keeping the promises you make to yourself to setting healthy boundaries, motherhood, confidence, and learning to stop abandoning yourself, this is an honest conversation about what self-love...

If I could sit down with my younger self over coffee, here's what I'd say. This week's episode is dedicated to my younger sisters, Olivia, Emma, and Sofia but it's also for every woman who's ever felt behind, heartbroken, lost, or wondered if everything was ever going to work out. We're talking about embracing girlhood, the magic of female friendships, why you shouldn't...

In this episode of Mom Gone Mild, I'm sharing a very personal conversation about learning to love and respect yourself again after life changes you. From becoming a first-time mom at 36, battling postpartum depression, overcoming addiction, losing 57 pounds, and rebuilding my life one small decision at a time, this episode is a reminder that growth doesn't happen overnight. We talk about m...

Have you ever noticed that the moment you start setting boundaries, speaking up for yourself, or changing old patterns, someone suddenly has a problem with it? In this episode, I'm sharing one of the most honest conversations I've had on Mom Gone Mild. We talk about people pleasing, motherhood, accountability, boundaries, growth, and what it really means to become a better version of yours...

Nobody talks enough about this part of motherhood. You love your partner. You WANT intimacy. You WANT connection. So why does your body feel completely disconnected? In this episode, I’m opening up about sex after baby, low libido postpartum, PCOS, body image, hormones, touched out mom life, confidence and trying to reconnect with myself after becoming a mom. Because this isn’t a husband problem....

I thought 75 Hard people were literally insane… and somehow I became one of them. In this episode I’m sharing my full honest experience with 75 Hard from a big girl perspective. Starting at 197 and ending at 170 but realizing this journey became about so much more than weight loss. We’re talking postpartum, yo yo dieting, DoorDash addiction, whole foods, workouts as a stay at home mom, GLP1 miscon...

⚠️ Gentle Trigger Warning: This episode discusses PCOS, infertility, miscarriage, postpartum depression, depression, binge eating, and mental health struggles. Please listen with care. This is one of the most vulnerable conversations I’ve ever shared. Today we’re talking about PCOS, infertility, miscarriage, pregnancy after loss, postpartum depression, motherhood, healing, and learning how to find...

Motherhood changed me more than I ever expected. In this episode of Mom Gone Mild, I’m opening up about the parts of motherhood that no one really talks about — anxiety, overstimulation, mom guilt, losing yourself for a while, and trying to figure out who you are again after becoming a mom. We’re talking about the reality of being a stay-at-home mom, working mom struggles, the pressure to do every...

this episode… yeah, she ate 🔥 today I'm sitting down with Viviana, a single mom of three stepping into her personal trainer era and fully in her most confident phase of life. and honestly it made me question everything we’ve been told about aging. because somewhere along the way we were taught that women peak in their 20s. but what if that’s not true at all? we talk about confidence, motherho...

We went from zero chemistry… to THIS. In this episode of  Mom Gone Mild , I finally convinced my husband (yes… the shy one ) to come on and tell our story from how we first met, to reconnecting years later, to the chaos, the growth, fatherhood, and everything in between. We’re talking: ✨ how we met (and why there was NOTHING there at first) ✨ the DM that changed everything ✨ moving FAST… like n...

trigger warning: this episode discusses postpartum depression & mental health. what I learned 8 months postpartum… the good, the bad & the ugly  motherhood changed me in ways I never expected. in this episode, I’m getting real about postpartum depression, body image, friendships, comparison, and what it actually feels like becoming a mom. this isn’t aesthetic. this is honest. if you’ve ever felt o...

In this episode of Mom Gone Mild , I have my sister Sofia back on… and let’s just say we are in VERY different phases of life From wellness shots, to talking about moving out, growing up, setting boundaries, and navigating friendships in your 20s and 30s… this one is equal parts chaotic, honest, and way too relatable. We get into what adulting actually feels like, how our lifestyles couldn’t be mo...

I was feeling super nostalgic this week… and let’s just say younger me and current me are two COMPLETELY different people From sneaking out in high school… to wild Vegas nights… to now being a mom, going to bed early, and protecting my peace…it really had me thinkingwould I survive my younger self now? Would you? In this episode, I’m sharing stories I don’t usually talk about, opening up about ide...

I'm gonna be so honest… I almost quit. In this episode, I'm opening up about something most people don't talk about —  how easy it is to give up on yourself when things don't go as planned. I lost 10 pounds… then gained 3 back. I felt discouraged, frustrated, and honestly asking myself,  "what's the point?" From struggling with my relationship with food, to chasing in...

Being called the “fat friend,” getting judged online, and learning to stop comparing myself… this is my real story. In this episode of Mom Gone Mild, I open up about growing up being bullied, including a moment in school that still sticks with me to this day. I talk about: Being called the “fat friend” A humiliating classroom experience that changed how I saw myself Men who judged me publicly but...

In this episode of Mom Gone Mild, I’m talking about the best parts of motherhood and how becoming a mom changed me in ways I never expected. We’ve talked a lot on this podcast about postpartum struggles, mental health, friendships, and life before baby today is a Feel Good episode. From chaotic trips to Lowe’s and baby meltdowns over ceiling fans, to making blueberry yogurt in the kitchen and real...

I’m not the same woman I was before becoming a mom… and for a long time I thought that meant I was lost. In this episode of Mom Gone Mild, I’m opening up about postpartum changes, people pleasing, mom guilt, and the journey of rebuilding yourself after motherhood. After seven months postpartum, I’m realizing something important: maybe we’re not meant to go back to who we were before baby. Maybe we...

In this episode of Mom Gone Mild, I’m showing up audio-only because this week? Today ain’t it. My mental health feels sensitive. Not falling apart. Not glowing. Just human. And instead of waiting until I felt “put together,” I decided to show up anyway. We’re talking about getting untoxic in friendships and relationships. The kind where you’re always the one reaching out. The kind where you feel u...

In this episode of Mom Gone Mild, I open up about my history with bulimia, addiction, and struggling with body image from being 10 years old in Weight Watchers to navigating postpartum changes today. This is not a glamorized story. It’s about healing. It’s about choosing wellness over punishment. It’s about rebuilding my relationship with food, control, and my body. If you’ve struggled with an eat...

Valentine’s Day: Love After Baby 💘 In this episode of Mom Gone Mild , we’re talking about the version of love nobody prepares you for love after the baby is here. You go from being a couple… to being a family overnight. Date nights look different. Intimacy feels different. Even the way you show love changes. This isn’t about losing romance it’s about redefining it. We’re diving into: • How relati...

In this episode, we talk about the friendships you find later in life, the unexpected ones that end up meaning everything! I share how I met my close friend Cindy at work, our first impressions of each other, and how our bond grew into a low maintenance friendship that never changes. From showing up for life’s biggest milestones to wild memories like her birthday night with bottle service and gett...

In this solo episode of Mom Gone Mild, I’m getting real about personal goals, soft wins, and dreaming big without burning ourselves out. This season of life looks different and that’s okay. We’re talking about celebrating the small victories, setting intentions instead of pressure filled expectations, and learning how to let go of people, habits, and mindsets that no longer serve us. From navigati...

We’ve been best friends for over 20 years , and this episode takes it back to our party girl era wild nights, Vegas stories, messy relationships, and memories we’ll never forget. We also get real about growing up, motherhood, and the not-so-easy journey of trying to get pregnant. Funny, nostalgic, and honest this one’s for anyone who’s lived a thousand lives with their best friend.