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Health and Fitness with Erin In this episode of Energy Shift With Erin, Coach Erin McDonald, Erin shares a personal story about almost getting caught in an online pet adoption scam and the red flags that stopped her in time. What looked like a normal dog adoption conversation quickly turned suspicious when payment details got confusing, inconsistent, and pushy. 🚩 ​ ​ This episode is an important...

Her Inner Circle: Pull up a chair, girlfriend, your circle is waiting In this episode of Her Inner Circle, Katie and Darien break down how to host a get together without the stress, pressure, or overthinking that stops so many of us from bringing people together. 💛 Because the truth is, we all want connection, but perfection is what holds us back.​​They dive into simple ways to make hosting feel...

Untying the Knot, Supporting Women through Divorce and Beyond In this episode of Untying the Knot, Katie and Miranda sit down with Erin McDonald to talk about something that often gets overlooked during divorce… your health. When everything feels overwhelming, it is easy to neglect your body, but that is exactly when you need support the most. 💛 ​ ​ They break down simple, realistic ways to stay...

Mental Wealth, Leave a New Legacy Feeling guilty for wanting a break from your kids? You are not alone. In this episode, we unpack why so many moms struggle with guilt around needing space, even when it is completely normal and necessary for your well-being. 💛​​We dive into the difference between healthy space and emotional disconnection, and where that guilt actually comes from, whether it is in...

Health and Fitness with Erin In this episode of Energy Shift With Erin, Coach Erin McDonald, shares real-life strategies to help you manage overstimulation and find your calm again. When life feels loud, chaotic, and overwhelming, it’s often a sign your body needs space, not more productivity. 💛​​From creating simple “anchor” routines to reducing decision fatigue, getting off your phone, and comm...

Arizona State and Local Government Without the Overwhelm Welcome to the very first episode of Kate48. ​​ I created this podcast to bring clarity to how things actually work in Arizona, without the noise, without the overwhelm, and without assuming you already understand the system. ​ ​ In this pilot episode, I sit down with Matt Roberts from the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office to walk through ho...

Health and Fitness with Erin In this episode of Energy Shift With Erin, Coach Erin McDonald dives into the signals your body and hormones are sending you every single day. From weight gain and fatigue to cravings and inflammation, these aren’t just “aging symptoms”… they’re messages that something is off.​​Years of under-fueling, high stress, skipping meals, and not building enough muscle can leav...

Health and Fitness with Erin In this episode of Energy Shift With Erin, Coach Erin McDonald, Erin shares her personal experience with HRT and what actually changed for her. From struggling with insomnia and low energy to navigating hormone testing, trial and error, and finding the right balance, this is a real look at what the journey can look like. 💛 ​ ​ HRT isn’t a magic fix. It’s a tool that w...

Our Love Story, Q&A for Couples In this episode of Our Love Story, Katie and Dyanna Eisel break down what to actually expect before stepping into couples therapy. If you’ve ever felt unsure where to start or what to ask, you’re not alone. ​ ​ Dyanna shares the most important questions to ask during your consultation, what therapists are really looking for, and how to know if someone is the rig...

Live and Learn with Katie, Learn Something New! AI isn’t just for tech experts anymore… it’s becoming a daily tool for moms trying to keep up with everything 🤯💻 ​ ​ In this episode of Live and Learn, we sit down with Bella Vasta, founder of Jump Consulting, to break down how AI can actually simplify your life, not complicate it. ​ ​ Bella shares real, practical ways to use AI in everyday mom lif...

Health and Fitness with Erin Coach Erin McDonald tackles the ultimate fat-loss debate: is nutrition or exercise the most important tool for your health? She breaks down why the "eat less, move more" mantra often fails women over 35 and how metabolic adaptation might be the hidden reason your progress has stalled. ​ ​ We explore the vital role of muscle mass as metabolic real estate and w...

Her Inner Circle: Pull up a chair, girlfriend, your circle is waiting Most people think they are good at conversation. But certain habits can completely shut people down and create distance in relationships without anyone saying it out loud. ​ ​ In this episode of Her Inner Circle, we talk about why some conversations feel easy and connecting while others leave people feeling dismissed, unheard, o...

Untying the Knot, Supporting Women through Divorce and Beyond How to Stay Calm and Collected in Divorce Court (What Women MUST Know) ​ ​ In this episode of Untying the Knot, Miranda Rae and Katie Halle Lambert sit in with Jeanine Tripodi, The Divorce Defender's Composure Coach, to explain what a Composure Coach really does and why emotional control matters in divorce court. 💼⚖️ ​ ​ ​ The way...

Mental Wealth, Leave a New Legacy In this episode of Mental Wealth, Katie Halle Lambert and Laura Wood unpack why the empty nest transition can feel so destabilizing, even when we know it is healthy and expected. When daily motherhood shifts, it can stir up grief, anxiety, and big questions about identity and purpose. ​ ​ They explore the difference between normal sadness and true identity loss, a...

Health and Fitness with Erin Hormone shifts in your late 30s and 40s are not random and you are not broken. From belly fat and sleep issues to inflammation and mood swings, perimenopause can last over a decade. Most women are told “everything looks normal,” while feeling anything but normal. ​ ​ Years of under-eating, overtraining, and weekend overeating can disrupt hormones more than we realize....

Live and Learn with Katie, Learn Something New! Play might just be the most powerful parenting tool you’re not using. In this episode of Live and Learn, we sit down with certified parent coach Adriane Thompson, founder of Raising Kids With Purpose, to talk about why connection, not control, changes everything. ✨ ​ ​ Adriane shares her journey raising three neurodivergent boys and how understandin...

Live and Learn with Katie, Learn Something New! In this powerful Live & Learn episode, Katie sits down with Dr. Scott Edwards, ​ traditionally trained MD, triple board-certified functional medicine physician, and co-founder of Natural Radiance Med Spa to have the conversation so many women need but aren’t having. ​ ​ If you’ve been feeling exhausted, foggy, irritable, anxious, struggling with...

Our Love Story, Q&A for Couples In this episode of Our Love Story, Katie sits down with licensed couples counselor Dyanna Eisel to talk about the mental health buzzwords we hear every day and why misusing them can actually harm our relationships. ​ ​ ​ From “gaslighting” and “triggered” to “narcissist,” “OCD,” “bipolar,” and “trauma bond,” we break down what these terms really mean and why thr...

Health and Fitness with Erin Stop feeling like you're at the mercy of your hormones and start understanding the signals they are sending. Coach Erin explains how chronic restriction and "yo-yo" habits create a "famine response" that leads to bloating, brain fog, and stubborn weight. 📉 ​ ​ The key to metabolic safety lies in consistent inputs like hitting 100g of protein an...

Untying the Knot, Supporting Women through Divorce and Beyond The "Divorce Tsunami" hits every January, but navigating the end of a marriage doesn't have to drain your life savings. Most people assume they need to drop a $5,000+ retainer on an attorney just to get started but there is a more affordable, empowered way to move forward. ​ ​ ​ In this episode of Untying the Knot, Katie s...

Health and Fitness with Erin Stop battling your body and start listening to the messages it’s sending you. This week on Energy Shift, Coach Erin McDonald explains why your hormones aren't "broken". ​ ​ They are simply responding to the stress and chronic restriction you've put them through for years. If you’re struggling with bloating, brain fog, or stubborn weight, it’s time to...

Live and Learn with Katie, Learn Something New! Tax season 2026 is here, and federal tax changes are already impacting how families plan ahead. It’s important to note that as of early 2026, some states including Arizona have not adopted the new federal tax provisions, which makes understanding your options even more important.​​​ CPA Rachel Baldenko joins us to break down the new 530A “Trump Accou...

Mental Wealth, Leave a New Legacy In the first Mental Wealth episode of 2026, Katie and Laura walk through a raw post from a mom at her breaking point with a one-year-old. This conversation breaks down the "one-year-old wall," helping us see that feeling like a failure is often just a nervous system hitting its limit. ​ ​ Laura offers a shift from "losing myself" to "becom...

Her Inner Circle: Pull up a chair, girlfriend, your circle is waiting Welcome to the first episode of 2026! Katie and Darien are kicking off the year with a topic most of us don’t think about until we’re right in the middle of a playground meltdown: Friendship vs. Parenting Styles. ​ ​ In this episode, we’re keeping it real about everything from "Mama Bear" playground panics and the guil...

Health and Fitness with Erin Stop the "all-or-nothing" cycle! This week on Energy Shift, Erin McDonald reveals why your body doesn't want another restrictive diet, it wants stability. ​ ​ If you’re doing "everything right" but the scale won't budge, you’re likely stuck in an inflammatory cycle of under-eating and over-stressing. Erin breaks down how to stop blaming carb...