Mom Who Works: Redefining what it means to be a working mom (in a world without working dads...)

This episode is meant to be comforting and informative. It is important to find calm in the chaos, and this episode is a reminder of what really matters when it comes to political races. It's important to make a decision, like your reasons, borrow the belief and make a plan to vote. We are moms who vote-- and I love you so much.

I am pretty sure a mom or two needs this...because I cannot shake the feeling this is the podcast episode I need to drop this week! I'm sharing the gratitude visualization practice I'm using to stay rooted, grounded, energized and inspired. I'm regularly saying "Happy. Thank you. More please." as I look around, look behind and look forward. Listen in! As always, drop us a note: stories@momwhoworks...

A quick follow up episode to Mom's health is a full time job...I had so many incredible messages I wanted to share more about what I'm doing. As a reminder, I'm doing what works for me-- it might not work for you! But I'm sharing the three things I'm focusing on right now to help me on my health journey. I also heard this great mantra-- stick to the plan, not your mood! And I'm carrying that on va...

I'm so excited to share this episode with you today-- our interview with Donelle Harder is an incredible examination of what it means to take risks and take ownership. Donelle takes us through her career trajectory that involves big moves, big risks and big ownership, resulting in her having her company acquired. She is vulnerable about the hard baby stage, and it is a breath of fresh air for moms...

This episode is very vulnerable for me, dear listener. I am sharing more about my weight journey and the ups and downs of post-baby weight gain and hormone chaos. Why does taking care of ourselves often feel like another full time job?!?!?!?! I'm sharing how I've gotten answers to why things are not working the way I want, and I want you to take away this key point: you are worth figuring it out....

As promised, here is our interview with a mom who works as a Democrat State Senator in Oklahoma, Carri Hicks! This is such a good conversation about the importance of local government and the opportunities we have to work together across party lines to get things done. Carri is a former public school teacher turned state legislator, and she shares more with us about how she navigates being a mom w...

IDK about you, but I have been on a vicious little circle of feeling regret, guilt and anxiety when I think about the past, present and future. Fortunately, after sharing more with our community, I feel less alone because I've had so many of you tell me you've been feeling the same way. In this episode, I share the ways I'm working to go from regret, guilt and anxiety to reframe, grace...

Moms know how to come together and get shit done. And that's my dear friend and our guest today, Congresswoman Stephanie Bice. She is leading the way, with a bipartisan coalition, on paid family leave-- and a whole host of issues that moms who work care about. When we come together, there's nothing we cannot do. And Stephanie has so many wise words as a seasoned mom of two to share with us...

This episode is meant to be encouragement for the moms who work and make all the plans-- and the plans don't always go, well, as planned. Find some helpful mantras and answer some critical questions to bring a touch of reckless optimism to your day. We are looking for guests to interview! Please email us at stories@momwhoworks.com.

Rachael Eraker gives us the gift of vulnerability in this episode about finding yourself in motherhood and the challenges that face our courageous military spouses. She gives us a look into her life while her husband is deployed and inspires us all with her gratitude practice. This episode is an absolute must listen! Please follow her on Instagram @Rach9108 and take a class of hers @SaltYogaTulsa....

It's our favorite catch all style episode, and this week are chatting the odds and ends of back to school. This episode will highlight some check lists to help you get/stay organized this school year, and we share a special story about the magical eye of a child. Listen in! As always, contact us at stories@momwhoworks.com

Britta Newton-Tarron is an incredible writer, creative and business owner. In this episode, she shares with us how she crafts her ideal week and instills rhythms and rituals to prepare each day for the job of mom. You can find her on Instagram @BrittaNewtonTarron and I highly suggest you do. Please reach out to us stories@momwhoworks.com

Moms are the keepers of the time in their families-- can you relate? If no one tells my family to leave the house, they may never leave-- and that makes me the time keeper! Today, I'm sharing my top five ways I'm navigating the frustration I feel around this particular role and how I'm hoping to stop screaming at my people so much. LOL Listen in! As always, drop us a note at stories@mo...

Danielle Stoltz is an incredible leader, business owner, encourager and mom of three. In this episode, she shares the power of two to do lists: done FOR you and done BY you, as well as challenges the notion we must be growing and thriving in motherhood to be flourishing. It's an episode that will leave you smiling, grateful and inspired. You can find Danielle on Instagram @DanielleNStoltz and...

Moms, I want to bring you an episode where we can explore together how we might be feeling this S.U.M.M.E.R. and help you by sharing a great practice I learned from the Mel Robbins Podcast and her special guest Dr. Adam Alter-- the concept of identifying, name and addressing your friction points. It has been a tremendous help to me to change up my mindset and I hope it helps you too. Here's a...

Michelle Grosser is an absolute delight, full of incredible insights and tools to help you navigate the Mom Who Works life. We talk burnout, measuring our worth and my favorite topic of our entire conversation: how to resource yourself! Michelle is on Instagram @itsmichellegrosser. You can find links to all things Michelle here: https://michellegrosser.com As always, drop us a note! Stories@momwho...

From time to time, we plan to bring you an episode of odds and ends-- covering several topics, giving updates and various, well, odds and ends. Let us know if you like the format! Learn how a friend really helped during a tough time, listen in to how I'm failing at my own challenge and hear a word about meeting future me where future me is, instead of focusing so much on where I am right now....

We discuss all things motherhood and SUMMER in this new episode with Elisabeth Emmerich. She's insightful, honest and brings such a breath of fresh air to my inbox each week. Elisabeth Emmerich is a licensed therapist, registered play therapist, wife and mom to 3 boys. Elisabeth owns a private practice in Eden Prairie, MN (Creekside Counseling) and has been working in the mental health field f...

Summer can be a time that feels like we need to really do so much with our kids to make it memorable, and as moms who work, this can come with guilt we are not as easily available as we may wish we could be! That's why I am using the "just one thing" motto for the summer-- and I want to share with you exactly how I am doing this! Listen in! As always, drop us a note at stories@momwho...

This is such a SPECIAL conversation. Colleen Johnson has been a mom who works, a SAHM mom, a single mom, a step mom, and every other iteration along the way. This episode will speak to you at a peace-giving, inspiring level, and I am so honored by her vulnerability and openness. Sincerely a gift! To reach out to Colleen, you can find her on Instagram @CCamp1974. If you have any questions, please e...

It's that time of the year! The Mom Who Works Community has an annual tradition of completing a ritual renewal challenge during the 14 weeks between Memorial Day and Labor Day! Just because it's summer doesn't mean you need to give up on your launch, your growth, your dreams or your sanity! Listen in for practical tips to create a simple ritual just for you this summer. Drop us a note...

Marek Cornett gives us a brutally honest and awe-inspiring look into life with one kid + TRIPLETS. She shares the most practical tips for navigating parenting with your partner, vulnerably shares her infertility journey and will make you laugh as she shares the social media messages she received while pregnant. It's a fantastic episode, and I am so honored to share with you here! You can find...

HOW IN THE WORLD HAS IT BEEN SIX YEARS SINCE MOM WHO WORKS LAUNCHED?! Listen in as we share a little reflection on how this project and community came to be and where it is headed. There was a messy middle to those six years, with minimal communication and lots of burnout. Maybe you can relate (Jenna definitely has a vulnerability hangover with this one...). As always, write to us at stories@momwh...

We are THRILLED to bring you this episode with Alisa 'Trang' Green. She is a nonprofit founder, leader, mother and all around badass mom who works. This episode covers quite literally everything, but I especially love her take on the power of community and teaching your kids generosity from an early age. If you want to reach Trang, you can find her on Instagram @TrangAlisaGreen. As always,...

First of all, how many times do I say dadgumit this episode? Please ignore. Second, this episode is for the mom who works and is making things SO big in her mind. All the tasks, all the projects, all the clients, all the kids, all the food-- all the things that clog our brains can quickly bring about anxiety and a doomed feeling that says I will never get this all done. We want to issue a simple c...