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Send us Fan Mail Christmas is supposed to feel magical… so why are so many moms disappointed once it finally arrives? If you find yourself feeling let down, overstimulated, exhausted, or even sad on/after Christmas, you didn’t do anything wrong. Your brain did exactly what it’s wired to do. In this episode, I unpack the dopamine trap of Christmas—a powerful neuroscientific reality for why the anti...

Send us Fan Mail If you’re the kind of mom who only feels okay when everything is under control (the house, your to-do list, the kids’ moods, even your own emotions), you can’t afford to miss this powerful interview with Dr. Hayden Finch on “control mode”: that subtle and often socially rewarded way high-achievers seek control to feel safe. Few, if any, moms realize their desire for control is act...

Send us Fan Mail In this deeply honest conversation, I unpack how your childhood, nervous system, & subconscious wiring shape the way you show up as a wife & mom today. I delve into why you feel so triggered by “small” things, why mindset work & productivity hacks DON’T work, & what it actually takes to become a calmer, happier, more grounded mother from the inside out. You’ll hear...

Send us Fan Mail No one prepares you for the way motherhood changes your body, and then it’s all too easy to put your health last because you’re so busy and tired. That was me for a LONG time—until I met health & fitness coach Tiffany Wickes. In this episode, you’ll not only learn more about my health journey and see why I’m obsessed with Tiffany’s simple, no-BS approach; you’ll also be inspir...

Send us Fan Mail Why are boundaries SO hard? Because they force your brain to choose between listening to yourself and keeping others happy. You want to honor your own needs but if your nervous system thinks doing so will have negative social or relational consequences, it’ll always default to connection over self-trust and prioritize attachment over authenticity.  This episode goes deep into what...

Send us Fan Mail Whether you’ve heard the story of The Little Red Hen or not, you know what it’s like to feel like you’re doing everything and everyone else gets to enjoy the fruits of your labor. This classic children’s story epitomizes the struggle of the high-functioning mom who always does it all without any help or appreciation. In this episode, I offer a few of my own personal impressions an...

Send us Fan Mail If you had it all together before kids but now feel like everything’s constantly falling apart, this episode is for you. I break down how high-functioning anxiety deviously shows up in mom life and why so many driven, capable women mistake it for a good thing even though it leaves you chronically overwhelmed and feeling like a failure. High-functioning anxiety in moms is real—and...

Send us Fan Mail If you look calm and capable on the outside but constantly feel like a wreck inside, you’re not alone. This episode dives into the hidden world of high-functioning anxiety—the stress that hides beneath productivity, perfectionism, and people-pleasing. I review 30 signs you might have high-functioning anxiety. You’ll learn how this type of anxiety can disguise itself as motivation...

Send us Fan Mail If you’ve got it all together on the outside but are running on fumes, constantly feel like a failure, and seem to only get things done under pressure…this episode will completely change your perspective on life. Dr. Hayden Finch (licensed clinical psychologist, behavior change expert, and founder of the Finch Center for High Functioning Anxiety) and I delve into the roots of proc...

Send us Fan Mail What if your greatest traits—the things you’ve always prided yourself on and been recognized for—are actually survival responses your nervous system took on from complex trauma as a child? In this extremely personal and vulnerable episode, I share my eye-opening realization that the perfectionism, people pleasing, and high achievement behind all my “success” in life really stem fr...

Send us Fan Mail What if your struggles with anxiety, irritability, or disconnection trace back to how your birth unfolded? Join me as I interview board-certified women’s health coach, Brigid Tebaldi, to understand how birth trauma affects your mind, marriage, and motherhood. We unpack the science and psychology of birth trauma, how it lingers in both your brain and body, and why it’s so essential...

Send us Fan Mail Whether you’re brand-new to planning or a planner addict like me, here are 14 neuroscience-based planning tips that will help you maximize your time for who and what you love. In this episode, I’m divulging the signature, science-backed planning process I’ve cultivated through years of research along with trial and error. Implementing these simple tips will save you time, skyrocke...

Send us Fan Mail Physical and digital clutter isn’t just overwhelming; it’s actually stealing our time and energy while harming both our and our kids’ mental health. But even when we want to do something about it, DEcluttering feels so daunting. Get ready for a whole new understanding why! In this powerful episode, you’ll find out what clutter really does to your brain, why it bothers women so muc...

Send us Fan Mail Your brain was never designed to handle the nonstop notifications coming at you in this digital age, so it’s no wonder you feel overwhelmed. Whether you realize it or not, “information overload” is taking a real toll on your attention span, productivity, mental health, and relationships.  In this episode, I’m unpacking why I think things have gotten so problematic and what I am de...

Send us Fan Mail Spoiler alert: Everything you do comes down to hormones. But while men are primarily motivated by dopamine, cutting-edge research shows female behavior is much more dominated by another hormone: oxytocin. In this sequel to last week’s “Hormone-Hack Your Goals” episode, I’ll unpack why oxytocin is so crucial, key gender differences in its effects, and how YOU can use this wisdom to...

Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder why you're so excited to start something new, but then get quickly fall off track? It all comes down to HORMONES! Over the next few episodes, I’m unpacking the hormones you need to know to boost motivation, stay consistent, and see your dreams through to the finish line.  Today in Part 1, you’ll learn how everything you do comes down to chasing dopamine, how detri...

Send us Fan Mail Are you being called to push or pause right now? Fall often feels like a prime time to go after your goals, yet many moms feel unmotivated and melancholic once kids return to school and they finally get a little margin back in their day. In this episode, I normalize the functional “paralysis” you might experience after a transition. Rather than shame yourself for being unproductiv...

Send us Fan Mail You would never intentionally hurt your kids, yet there’s a high chance you’re sending this subconscious message in your parenting—one that not only wounds their sense of self, but puts immense pressure on them to keep you happy in order to feel safe and loved. In this admittedly confronting episode, I discuss a recent conversation with my son that exemplifies parents’ natural ten...

Send us Fan Mail All change—even really simple or good change—is hard because your brain inevitably perceives it as a threat. In this episode, you get exclusive access to my powerful “Transitions Without Turmoil” masterclass where I review the neuroscience behind why change is so stressful & give you my signature, science-backed 4-step framework for navigating any and every change WELL. (No on...

Send us Fan Mail It’s no secret: You’re just NOT your best self when you're stressed and overstimulated.  In this episode, I divulge the many things making me cranky these days, how I’m handling my emotions, and six overarching reminders to put things back in perspective. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER:   Why it’s essential to keep tabs on your cumulative stress and ho...

Send us Fan Mail Transitions like back to school season bring up all kinds of emotions—for you and your kids. In this episode, I review all kinds of transitions moms can face and normalize how stressful and emotional transitions can be, even when they’re “good” change. Using going back to school as an example, I review the many conflicting feelings you might experience and how important it is to a...

Send us Fan Mail It’s everywhere: the lie that better managing your time will solve all your problems. While well-intentioned and appealing, this false belief actually masks a much deeper issue that no one is talking about. In this episode, I pull back the curtain on what’s really behind your desire to “manage” your time. Contrary to popular opinion, a fixation with time management actually signal...

Send us Fan Mail It never fails: you make plans, and unexpected obstacles wreck them. But what if that’s LIFE? How can you stop making challenges mean anything is wrong and start embracing the truth that life is happening for (not to ) you? In this episode, I open up about the mind drama I recently had over a huge unforeseen dilemma. I not only normalize the default negative response your brain of...

Send us Fan Mail Do you struggle to follow through with what you want to do? Do you commit to doing something different or better, only to end up doing the opposite of what you know you should? You are NOT alone. Every woman I know and work with wrestles with self-sabotage.  In this episode, I delve into what's really going on when you self-sabotage and, most importantly, how to finally stop...

Send us Fan Mail How do you know if you're winning or losing at parenting? As a mom, you want to get it RIGHT: to know you're doing a good job, that all the hardship and self-sacrifice you're enduring is paying off. The stakes feel so high—maybe higher than any other area of your life—because this is your kids we're talking about! Getting it “wrong” can have big implications fo...