Mothering Ourselves Mindfully

In this episode, I'm starting our HappIER Holidays series in an unexpected place: grief. I share why allowing ourselves to feel the waves of sadness, loss, and uncomfortable emotions during the holiday season is actually the gateway to experiencing genuine joy and happiness. Drawing from my own experience with the loss of a healthy mother and the traditions that surface grief each year, I offer pr...

In this episode, I'm joined by Stacy Gooding from Good Order Professional Organizing to explore how we can actually feel ease and joy heading into the holiday season instead of the usual tuck-and-roll survival mode. Stacy shares practical strategies for gift shopping, wrapping, hosting, and most importantly—putting yourself first so you can be present with the people you love. Key Points Understan...

In this episode, I'm challenging the idea of the perfect morning routine and offering something much more liberating - what I call the "cyclical start." As we move into the darker months with daylight savings behind us, I share why forcing yourself into a rigid or prescriptive morning routine might actually be working against your body's natural rhythms. I talk about why the words "morning routine...

In this episode, I'm sharing some exciting news that feels like coming full circle - we're bringing back the original School of MOM program! After five years of evolution, experimentation, and walking alongside amazing women in this community, I'm reintroducing our signature foundational program with a new name and updated structure: Mothering Ourselves Mindfully. I'm taking you behind the scenes...

In this episode, I'm sharing an unexpectedly literal metaphor that emerged from our recent NOURISH retreat in Vermont. What started as resistance to emptying a compost toilet became a great life lesson about the inner work we're all called to do - and why we can't outsource our own transformation. I'm talking about what it really means to "deal with our own shit" - the uncomfortable inner work of...

In this episode, Sarah chats with Kristin Revere, owner and founder of Gold Coast Doulas and co-author of "Supported: Your Guide to Birth and Baby." Their conversation dives deep into what it truly means to feel supported as a mother—from the early postpartum days through the carpool-managing years. In this episode, we explore: The shift from independence to vulnerability: Why asking for help isn'...

In this episode, I'm sharing a new resource I've been working on behind the scenes - and it feels like a big milestone in the work I'm here to lead. After five years of creating workshops, handouts, and programs, I'm finally putting down roots in what I believe is at the heart of the School of Mom: lineage healing work and the opportunity to stop passing down generational patterns of stress and su...

In this special episode, I'm joined by my dear friend Rebecca Howard Eudy, a couples and sex therapist, for an honest conversation about one of the topics parents struggle with most: sex and desire in long-term relationships. We recorded our usual walking conversation to talk about the questions that came up in our community - from "what's normal?" to navigating different levels of desire, and why...

In this episode, I share a recent reflection from my book-writing journey about the most common limiting belief we face as mothers: "I don't have time for that." After writing over 70,000 words by making time in the cracks of daily life, I've learned that time scarcity is often a story we tell ourselves rather than an absolute truth. This episode challenges you to examine what matters most to you...

In this episode, I recap a few wisdom nuggets from a recent Peloton class that perfectly align with the School of Mom philosophy. From exploring the three most powerful words in the English language to understanding how your energy speaks before you enter a room, this episode offers transformative insights on self-love, nervous system regulation, and rewriting the stories we want our children to t...

In this thought-provoking episode, we examine two well-used self-care phrases that might actually be working against us as mothers. From questioning the limitations of "filling your own cup" to challenging the crisis-based "put your oxygen mask on first" mentality, this episode offers a fresh perspective on maternal self-care through the powerful metaphor of being like a tree - unapologetically ta...

 In this episode, I talk about why the line self-care is selfish fires me up and why NOT taking care of yourself is what’s actually selfish. I talk about why women need space to process through our natural cycles, and how the fruits of consistent self-mothering work create profound shifts in our capacity for presence and joy. Key Points Why healing and somatic work takes time to integrate - o...

In this episode, we tackle one of the most misunderstood experiences for mothers: struggling to feel grateful when you think you "should." If you've ever battled shame because you can't access gratitude for your kids, your partner, or your life circumstances, this episode will completely shift your perspective. We explore why gratitude isn't a moral failing when it's absent - it's actually a nervo...

In this timely episode, we explore that restless, activated energy so many of us feel during the transition from summer to fall - that "summer pause" between camp ending and school starting. If you've been feeling buzzy, anxious, or ready to "bust it" as routines dissolve into endless snacks and unwanted lemonades, this episode validates exactly where you are and offers a powerful solution: a 10-d...

In this episode, we're shifting the conversation away from the typical "mental load" discussion to what's really happening beneath the surface. If you've been feeling overwhelmed by all the things you're managing and thinking that better systems or planners will solve it, this episode will change how you understand what you're actually carrying. Key Points Why the term "mental load" is actually in...

In this episode, we dive into one of the most misunderstood emotions mothers experience: anger. If you've ever felt guilty about your rage, tried to suppress your irritation, or wondered why you sometimes feel like screaming, this episode will completely reframe how you see and work with your anger. Drawing from the viral "Primal Mom Scream" experience, we explore why anger isn't something to fix...

In this episode, we explore one of the most transformative questions you can ask yourself as a mother: What if that critical inner voice isn't telling you the truth? If you've ever wished for an "off switch" to your brain or felt trapped by anxiety, self-doubt, and that nagging voice saying you're not doing enough, this episode offers a completely different perspective on how to work with your inn...

In this episode, we explore the paradox that many intelligent, self-aware mothers face: knowing what they should do but struggling to consistently implement it. If you're a mom who has read the books, listened to countless podcasts, and maybe even been to therapy, yet still find yourself stuck in old patterns, this episode will shed light on why this happens and what actually creates lasting chang...

In this episode, we dive deep into why there's no magical planner that will solve the mental load you're carrying as a mother. If you've ever found yourself chasing the "perfect" planning system (like me), thinking it will finally crack the code on managing it all, this episode is for you. We explore the real reasons behind mental load overwhelm and why the solution isn't found in better organizat...

In this episode, we dive into why the self-care routines you've been trying aren't actually making you feel better - and what you need to focus on instead. Walking through a new park (a perfect metaphor for the healing work we're discussing), we explore how our unconscious programming drives 90-95% of our lives and why surface-level self-care solutions are just Band-Aids on deeper wounds that need...

In this episode, we address one of the most important conversations every mother needs to have head on: teaching our daughters (and learning ourselves) the correct anatomical terms for female body parts. Joined by pelvic floor therapist Dr. Alexandra Digrado, we explore why knowing that it’s actually your "vulva" instead of "vagina" matters more than you might think - for safety, health, and recla...

In this episode, I talk about an unknown truth every mother needs to hear: you are not the problem, your programming is. Discover why your struggles with anxiety, shame, and triggered reactions aren't your fault, and learn how the Radical MOM Pause can help you rewire unconscious patterns that have been running your life. Key Points Understanding that you are worthy just as you are - your presence...

This episode explores the neuroscience behind rewiring deeply ingrained patterns and how the pause serves as a foundation for creating lasting change. We dive into practical strategies for breaking free from autopilot reactions and consciously choosing new responses. Key Topics Covered Understanding Neural Pathways How repeated patterns create well-traveled mental "trails" Why changing established...

In this episode, we delve into the practical aspects of meeting your needs in the moment after taking that crucial, radical pause as a mom. This isn't about instant perfection—it's about understanding that learning to care for ourselves is a lifelong practice, just like learning to care for our children. Key Topics Covered: Why meeting your needs is a practice, not perfection Understanding your ne...

In this foundational episode, we explore the transformative practice at the heart of conscious mothering: the Radical Mom Pause. Learn why simply bringing awareness to the present moment is a radical act in our unconscious world, and discover the MOM framework for meeting yourself with curiosity, observing what's present, and mothering your needs in real time. Key Points The radical nature of cons...