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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...

Send us Fan Mail Every mom wants to give their kids the world: to spare them from hardship, set them up for success, & see them be happy. Yet that’s NOT what your kids need from you the most! The greatest gift a mom can give her kids isn’t stuff. It’s not even time & attention. What your kids need most is to see you take ownership of your OWN happiness! To model healthy emotional regulatio...

Send us Fan Mail As a busy mom, there’s so much you dream of doing for yourself and yet every time you think you’re finally going to get to it, something else gets in the way. In this episode, I share a recent struggle I had that exemplifies the challenge EVERY mom faces anytime you wants to steal away and do something for you. Through it all, there are six ultimate truths that you should expect t...

Send us Fan Mail How would you describe your current life: awful, okay, or amazing? In this episode, I break down the three distinct stages of personal growth ALL moms go through (what I call Triage, Transformation, and Triumph) so you can identify where you’re at in your own self-development journey and get the tools you need to advance to the next level, regardless of where you’re starting from....

Send us Fan Mail What if you’ve been planning your life all wrong? What if things didn’t have to feel so dang hard all the time? In this episode, you’ll learn all about the forgotten wisdom of seasonal living: that is, aligning your activities and expectations with what’s feasible for that specific time of YEAR. The hidden truth is that planning the same way all year long only sets you up for hard...

Send us Fan Mail When you’re stressed and overwhelmed, people naturally offer well-intentioned advice but there’s one thing that inevitably just makes you feel WORSE.   In this episode, we’re breaking down what that is, why it’s so triggering, and what a stressed out mom really needs in that moment instead.  Whether you’re the stressed out mom in this scenario OR the one trying to offer “help”, yo...

Send us Fan Mail You juggle so much and work so hard…so why does it never feel like enough? Because you’ve been lied to.  In this powerful episode, I share three big myths about time that you, like me, surely fell for. These harmful false beliefs are so common that you might not even realize how strongly they pervade your everyday actions—but they really set you up for misery, if not failure. Don’...

Send us Fan Mail No one prepares you for the brutal reality that after having kids, your time is no longer your own. And yet, you NEED time for you in order to catch your breath, recharge your batteries, and show back up as the best version of yourself for your loved ones. Neglecting yourself and your desires only sets everyone up for disaster. ( Ask me how I know!!! ) Putting yourself at the bott...

Send us Fan Mail The #1 thing busy moms think they need to be productive is more time, but that’s a lie. There are actually THREE crucial things you need way more. Without these three things, you’re unlikely to be truly productive—even if you had all the time in the world! In this episode, you’ll learn why and how prioritization, energy, and self-worth that’s unchanged no matter how much you do (o...

Send us Fan Mail Does it feel like you can never do enough, let alone good enough? It’s NOT your fault. In this episode, you’ll learn what’s REALLY to blame: toxic productivity culture and being out of sync with your body’s four natural energy rhythms. No one tells you this stuff. But man, they should! To say it’s life-changing sounds like an exaggeration, but it’s not. It’s crazy how powerful it...