Motherhood and Mindfulness

This episode marks the close of Season 2 — not with burnout, but with intention. I’m choosing alignment over hustle. Flow over force. In this conversation, I share why I’m pressing pause, what I’ve been learning about creating from a place of pressure, and why sometimes stepping back is the most strategic move you can make. Motherhood & Mindfulness will return in April with a more intentional,...

Healing doesn’t just make you feel better — it changes what you tolerate, what you chase, and what truly matters. In this episode, I talk about how healing reshapes our priorities, raises our standards, redefines success, and teaches us to protect our nervous system. From solitude and ambition to boundaries and motherhood, this conversation is about becoming more aligned with who you truly are. If...

In this episode of Motherhood & Mindfulness , I’m talking about what it really looks like to hold space for yourself without guilt — especially in seasons where you’re giving so much of yourself to everyone else. This isn’t about self-caring your way out of burnout or pushing through exhaustion. It’s about listening to your body, honoring your limits, and allowing yourself to pause without fee...

Self-love isn’t always soft. It isn’t always aesthetic. And it definitely isn’t always easy. In this episode, I’m talking about the honest side of self-love — the kind that comes from lived experience, not curated routines. We dive into healing childhood wounds of feeling unseen, redefining self-love beyond candles and affirmations, and learning how to show up for yourself in seasons where life fe...

In this episode, I’m reflecting on what it means to keep living — fully and honestly — after loss. Last week’s episode was released around my son’s birthday. He would have turned four. I needed time and space before sharing it, because grief doesn’t move on a schedule. That episode held a lot of love, remembrance, and truth. This week, I’m talking about what comes after that acknowledgment — permi...

Today is my son’s birthday. He would have been four years old. This episode is slower and more personal than usual. I’m sitting with the mixed emotions that come with grief—missing him deeply while also feeling proud of myself for surviving something I once thought would end me. I talk honestly about child loss, the guilt that often comes with it, and what it means to carry love after loss. Not in...

Self-development isn’t always about motivation, routines, or becoming “better.” Sometimes it’s about showing up — even when you’re tired, healing, grieving, and carrying more than you thought you could. In this episode, I’m sharing what self-development looks like in my real life right now — balancing motherhood to a baby and a toddler, building Crafty Grove, stepping into content creation, and mo...

There comes a point when the version of you that once kept you safe no longer fits the life you’re living now. In this episode, I’m talking about what it means to release old identities shaped by fear, survival, and bracing for what might go wrong — especially as a mother who’s been changed by loss and growth. This isn’t about fixing yourself or rushing into a new version of you. It’s about honori...

A new year often comes with pressure — to change, to fix, to become more. In this episode, I’m sharing a gentler way to enter 2026. One rooted in honesty, alignment, and self-compassion rather than urgency or hustle. This conversation is for anyone who feels tired, behind, or unsure of where they’re headed. It’s a reminder that growth doesn’t always look like doing more — sometimes it looks like s...

Merry Christmas, love. 🎄✨ Welcome back to another episode of Motherhood and Mindfulness — and today is extra special. Not only is it Christmas Day, but this episode marks almost exactly one year since I started this podcast. One year of healing out loud, one year of returning after the pauses, one year of choosing growth even when life felt heavy. In this episode, I reflect on: ✨ The random Bes...

This week, we’re talking about something so many people feel but rarely say out loud: The holidays can be hard … especially when grief sits quietly beside you. In this tender episode, I share what it’s like to navigate December after losing my first son, the guilt so many of us carry this time of year, and why you don’t have to force yourself to be merry to be worthy. We breathe through the heavin...

In this week’s episode, we’re talking about something so many of us struggle with — resting without guilt. Not resting because you “earned it,” not collapsing from exhaustion… but choosing rest on purpose. We’re unpacking why rest feels uncomfortable, why slowing down feels rebellious, and how survival mode teaches us to push ourselves past our limits. This is your reminder that rest isn’t optiona...

December is here, and this month we’re choosing softness. We’re choosing reflection. We’re choosing to come home to ourselves. In today’s episode, I open up a comforting and deeply honest conversation about what it really feels like to slow down when life won’t stop moving. If you’ve been stretched thin, overwhelmed, or feeling guilty for resting — this is your reminder that you’re not alone. We t...

Choosing peace over people-pleasing is hard… but it’s life-changing. In this episode, I break down the real reasons we people-please, how it drains our mental health, and what it looks like to set boundaries without guilt. If you’re tired of shrinking, over-explaining, or feeling responsible for everyone’s emotions, this episode will help you reclaim your energy and your peace.

✨ The Beauty of Being Misunderstood ✨ In this episode of The Motherhood and Mindfulness Podcast , April dives into the quiet, heavy, and often painful reality of being misunderstood — and why it’s actually one of the most powerful signs of growth. If you’ve ever felt unseen, unheard, or judged for being yourself… this episode is for you. We talk about: ✨ Why being misunderstood doesn’t mean you...

In this week’s episode, we’re slowing down and talking about what it really means to feel your feelings again. We live in a world that teaches us to stay busy and hold it all together — but your emotions are not the enemy. They’re messages, guiding you back to yourself. Join me as we explore why we avoid our feelings, how to reconnect with them, and gentle ways to let them flow again. 🌿

Anxiety can feel like a storm you can’t escape — tight chest, racing thoughts, that pressure to hold it all together. But what if, instead of fighting it, you could move through it? 🌿 In this episode, I share how I’ve learned to “dance through anxiety” — not through perfect choreography, but through simple, freeing movement that helps release tension and quiet the noise inside. We’ll talk about:...

This week, we’re diving into the in-between — that uncomfortable but sacred space where growth is happening even when you can’t see it. If you’ve been feeling like you don’t fully recognize yourself anymore, like you’re outgrowing your old patterns but haven’t quite stepped into your new self yet, this episode will remind you that you’re exactly where you’re meant to be. Let’s talk about releasing...

Ever feel like you’re doing all the things but still don’t feel aligned? This week on The Motherhood & Mindfulness Podcast , we’re talking about what really matters — your values. In this episode, you’ll learn how to: ✨ Identify the beliefs and priorities that truly define you ✨ Recognize the difference between inherited and chosen values ✨ Discover your top 3–5 core values that keep you gr...

What’s your why? Why do you wake up every morning and do what you whether it’s caring for your family, chasing your dreams, or building something that matters? In this week’s episode, I’m diving into the power of intentional living and how finding your why can shift everything. From motherhood to business, relationships to personal growth, knowing your why gives you clarity, focus, and purpose, ev...

We often hear it said: Content creation is stressful, draining, and overwhelming. But what if I told you there’s another side? In this episode, I’m diving deeper into the bright side of content creation —the part that fuels joy, healing, and connection. If you’ve ever felt like creating is more pressure than purpose, this is your reminder that it doesn’t have to be that way. Tune in and discover h...

Content creation has a beautiful side — creativity, connection, and healing. But there’s also a side that doesn’t get talked about enough: the loneliness, the pressure of numbers, and the struggle to set boundaries. In this episode of the Motherhood & Mindfulness Podcast, I share my honest experience with both the dark and positive sides of content creation, and why I’ve decided to take the mo...

In this episode of The Motherhood & Mindfulness Podcast , we’re slowing down to focus on the power of gratitude. As a mom juggling everyday chaos, it can be easy to get caught up in stress, but gratitude is what brings us back to the present and reminds us of the beauty in small moments. I share how I’m practicing gratitude in real life, the lessons it’s teaching me, and a few simple ways you...

Parenting after loss is a reality so many of us carry quietly. In today’s episode, I talk about mothering in two worlds—what it feels like to raise two children here on Earth while holding space for the child who isn’t. If you’ve ever wondered how grief and joy can live side by side, this conversation is for you.

This week’s episode is all about celebrating my little boy as he turns two years old. 🥳 I share the story of his birth, reflect on how quickly time has flown, and talk about the joy, lessons, and love he’s brought into my life. From those newborn days to now chasing around a curious toddler, I can’t believe how much he’s grown. Join me as I look back on the past two years, share our simple but sp...