Perfectly Imperfect: Embracing Real Motherhood

Remember this episode from last year? As we head back into the sunshine, every single word of this conversation still rings completely true. Are you already feeling exhausted by the pressure to create a "magical" summer before the first popsicle has even melted? If your social media feed is making you feel like you’re failing at fun, we want to give you a massive permission slip right no...

As we head into the season of family trips and summer travel, we knew we had to bring this foundational conversation back to the surface. This is one of our most requested episodes because it addresses the heart of Plate Management™ in the real world. Admit it: The phrase "relaxing family vacation" can sometimes feel like a cruel joke. If your trips involve more mom burnout and logistical gymnasti...

How many times a day do you find yourself saying "Good job!" to your kids? It is the ultimate parenting autopilot phrase—we use it when they share a toy, eat their dinner, or finish a drawing. But what if our constant stream of praise is actually training our children to look outside themselves for validation, turning them into "praise junkies" who depend on external approval?...

Are you tired of the pressure to be a "perfectly enlightened" parent? We often feel like we need to have all the answers and never lose our cool, but the reality of parenting—and being human—is much messier than that. In this special guest episode, Jenny and Felicia sit down with spiritual mentor and coach Raditia Lasry to explore the profound power of embracing our "Humanness"...

Do you feel like setting a boundary makes you the "mean" parent? We often hesitate to set limits because we want our kids to be happy, but without boundaries, our own energy tanks end up depleted and our "plates" become dangerously heavy. Boundaries aren’t about controlling our children; they are about protecting our own capacity so we can show up as the authentic, grounded parents we want to be....

"I just want to quit everything." If you have ever whispered those words while staring at a mountain of laundry, a stressful project, or a chaotic house, you aren’t a bad parent—you’re a human who has hit "The Wall". That feeling of wanting to throw the whole plate away often isn't about the tasks themselves; it's a desperate signal from your internal system that your c...

How often do you start a season with a "planting list" that is ten times bigger than your actual capacity? We often treat our lives like a garden plot where we try to grow everything at once, only to realize we don’t have enough soil, water, or energy to keep it all alive. Just like a garden, your life requires specific conditions, constant weeding, and seasons of total dormancy to truly...

This episode concludes our mini-series on The 5 Ds of Plate Management™ . We believe the majority of parents are carrying far too much—unrealistic workloads and expectations that do not actually have to stay on your plate. By categorizing the tasks that ambush your day into Deviate, Delegate, Delay, Drop, or Do , you can intentionally clear the clutter and reclaim your capacity. After we have devi...

What if you just... didn't do it? We often carry tasks and expectations simply because we've always had them, but many of the items on your plate don't actually have to be there. If it doesn’t serve you, doesn't align with your values, and no one is actually making you do it, it is time for the most dramatic and liberating "D" of all: Drop . In the fourth part of our 5 Ds...

This episode continues our mini-series on The 5 Ds of Plate Management™ . We believe the majority of parents are carrying far too much—unrealistic workloads and expectations that do not actually have to stay on your plate. By categorizing the tasks that ambush your day into Deviate, Delegate, Delay, Drop, or Do , you can intentionally clear the clutter and reclaim your capacity. Have you ever felt...

This episode continues our mini-series on The 5 Ds of Plate Management™ . We believe the majority of parents are carrying far too much—unrealistic workloads and expectations that do not actually have to stay on your plate. By categorizing the tasks that ambush your day into Deviate, Delegate, Delay, Drop, or Do , you can intentionally clear the clutter and reclaim your capacity. Do you feel like t...

This episode kicks off our mini-series on The 5 Ds of Plate Management™ . We believe most parents carry way too much—unrealistic workloads and expectations that don't actually have to stay on your plate. We use the 5 Ds to categorize everything that tries to "ambush" your day: Deviate, Delegate, Delay, Drop, and Do. By learning these tools, you can intentionally take items off your p...

Do you have a towering pile of unread parenting books on your nightstand? Are your bookmarks filled with downloadable courses and templates you’ve never actually used? If you are constantly searching for the "perfect" way to manage your family, you might be stuck in a cycle of Solution Hoarding. In this episode, Jenny and Felicia break down why we hoard solutions when we feel inadequate,...

Are you experiencing "high-functioning burnout" from trying to cram three days’ worth of obligations into a single afternoon? If your plate feels like an endless list of exhausting tasks with zero room for joy, rest, or hobbies, we want you to know—you are not alone. In this episode of Perfectly Imperfect: Embracing Real Motherhood , Jenny and Felicia introduce a powerful tool they’ve sp...

Are you already feeling "behind" before the first month of the year is even over? What if, instead of adding more to your overflowing plate, the most productive thing you could do was take something off? In our Season 3 premiere of Perfectly Imperfect: Embracing Real Motherhood , Jenny and Felicia dive into the power of Un-resolutions . We’re moving away from the "sprint" of Ja...

This 2-part series tackles one of parenting's most daunting topics: body consent. Jenny and Felicia provide a "no-guilt" roadmap for building body autonomy and boundaries from the toddler years through the teenage years, long before the "sex talk" ever happens.  How do we keep our kids safe as they grow into independent teens? From the doctor's office to the digital wor...

This 2-part series tackles one of parenting's most daunting topics: body consent. Jenny and Felicia provide a "no-guilt" roadmap for building body autonomy and boundaries from the toddler years through the teenage years, long before the "sex talk" ever happens. Do you dread the idea of "the talk"? What if you could build a foundation of safety and respect right no...

Are you entering the "Ber" months feeling like you’re already behind on a marathon you never signed up for? Between the cards, the gifts, and the endless events, it is so easy for the holiday spirit to get smothered by a mountain of obligations. In this episode of Perfectly Imperfect: Embracing Real Motherhood , Jenny and Felicia (coaches for parents) share how to intentionally declutter...

This 3-part mini-series follows Jenny's journey through a traumatic bike accident with her son, offering a raw look at how to move from paralyzing parent guilt to resilient "mom badassery." We explore the specific practices and mindset shifts needed to process a crisis and prevent trauma from taking root in your family. How do you stop the guilt from creeping back in once the crisis...

This 3-part mini-series follows Jenny's journey through a traumatic bike accident with her son, offering a raw look at how to move from paralyzing parent guilt to resilient "mom badassery." We explore the specific practices and mindset shifts needed to process a crisis and prevent trauma from taking root in your family. After the adrenaline of a crisis fades, the real work begins—the...

This 3-part mini-series follows Jenny's journey through a traumatic bike accident with her son, offering a raw look at how to move from paralyzing parent guilt to resilient "mom badassery." We explore the specific practices and mindset shifts needed to process a crisis and prevent trauma from taking root in your family. Have you ever experienced a single moment where time seemed to s...

Have you ever reached the end of a long parenting day and realized that the loudest voice in your head was your own—and it wasn't being very kind? It’s easy to get lost in the "shoulds" and the self-doubt, but your self-talk is actually your ultimate internal influencer. In this special solo episode of Perfectly Imperfect: Embracing Real Motherhood , Jenny shares the tool she credits...

If you’ve ever called a solo trip to the grocery store or a quiet 10-minute drive after school drop-off a "vacation," we see you. We’ve all been there—clinging to those small moments of peace just to get through the afternoon. In this episode of Perfectly Imperfect: Embracing Real Motherhood , Jenny and Felicia (coaches for parents) gently ask the bigger question: When did we start confu...

How do you teach a child something as abstract as intuition without making them fearful of the world? We want our kids to be safe, but we also want them to feel empowered and self-assured in their own skin. In this essential follow-up episode of Perfectly Imperfect: Embracing Real Motherhood , Jenny and Felicia (coaches for parents) provide concrete language and actionable strategies for helping y...

Have you ever felt so overwhelmed by parenting books and expert advice that you can no longer hear your own voice? It is impossibly easy to lose touch with your instincts when the "shoulds" of modern motherhood are shouting from every corner. In this deeply personal episode of Perfectly Imperfect: Embracing Real Motherhood , Jenny and Felicia (coaches for parents) pull back the curtain o...