Small Things, Big Life

We’ve been taught our whole lives that the harder you work, the further you’ll get. Graduate, get a degree, find a job, make money, provide, hustle harder. But somewhere along the way, work became the end-all, be-all. And in that grind, many of us lost something essential, our boundaries, our health, our joy. In this season finale of Small Things, Big Life, I’m joined by Dawn Hunter joyful rebel,...

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode discusses school shootings, lockdowns, children’s fear and safety, and includes strong language. Please listen with care. A couple weeks ago my children’s school went into lockdown after an active shooter threat in our community.  What I felt that day and in the days since was fear, shock, disbelief, anger, and helplessness. It was too close, and our community has...

Back-to-school season brings up ALL the feelings, doesn't it? In this episode, I'm diving deep into the beautiful, messy reality of sending our kids back to school, the relief we don't always talk about, the missing them part that catches us off guard, and the complete chaos that comes with the school year schedule. If you're feeling torn between counting down the days until school starts and alre...

Life rarely slows down just because we need it to. In this episode of Small Things, Big Life, I sit down with Katy Featherstone Coombes , a business mentor, consultant, and strategist to talk about what it really means to find your footing when the world keeps moving at full speed. Katy shares how giving birth to her son at home became a pivotal moment reshaping how she approaches both life and bu...

This episode is a breath of fresh air: honest, real, and full of soul. Today, I’m joined by the one and only Kate Browning, Creative Unicorn, Boundaries Mentor, Canva Expert, and Content Queen. Kate shares her journey from corporate burnout and chronic illness to building a life rooted in boundaries, self-care, and unapologetic truth. We talk about: Breaking free from hustle culture Reclaiming you...

In this episode of Small Things Big Life, Jen delves into the whirlwind of emotions and decisions that accompany the search for meaning and direction in life's unpredictable journey. She shares her struggles and insights about juggling multiple roles and pursuing new paths, from program management to creative voice work. Join Jen as she discusses the challenges in today's job market, the influence...

In this episode of Small Things Big Life, host Jen welcomes special guest Aubree Felderhoff, renowned spark coach for moms and creator of the Mom Intentional podcast. Aubree shares her remarkable journey from being bedridden by a life-altering illness to reclaiming her health and now empowering other moms to do the same. Jen and Aubree dive deep into the real, often unspoken challenges of motherho...

Ever wondered what real relationships look like beyond the Instagram highlights? In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on marriage, partnership, and all the wild, ridiculous, and honest moments in between. From electric fences (don’t ask) to epic dad jokes, money fights, and those early-morning cuddles that make it all worthwhile, I’m sharing the good, the messy, and the totally unfiltered...

What does “healthy” really mean? Is it a number on the scale, a certain look, or something deeper? In this episode, I open up about my lifelong struggles with body image, the toll of pregnancy and HELLP syndrome, navigating a Type 2 diabetes diagnosis, and the roller coaster of hormone imbalances, especially the rarely-discussed topic of low testosterone in women. You’ll hear about my peaks (from...

Please note: This episode contains mild expletives and emotionally sensitive topics.  If you're in a tender place right now, listen with care. In this episode I talk about what it means to truly find myself...or maybe, discover a new version of me.  I share the steps I've already taken and the ones I'm still navigating as I process the whirlwind of leaving my longtime federal career, rediscovering...

In this episode, I open up about why I walked away from a job I held for over 18 years — a role that shaped my identity and gave me purpose. As a former federal employee, I share what civil service meant to me, why the decision to leave wasn’t easy, and what’s been happening behind the scenes for so many public servants. But more than that, this is a conversation about humanity. About stripping aw...

Join me in my very first episode as I share why I started this podcast — and what inspired me to step behind the mic. Podcasting wasn’t something I ever planned. But after an unexpected and sudden change in my career, combined with the beautiful chaos of motherhood, partnership, and navigating the world we live in, it felt serendipitous. Small Things, Big Life is my outlet to express, reflect, and...