The Creative, Ambitious Moms Podcast

Patricia and her now-husband reflect and share insights from the past four months, a period of immense change for both of them. They got engaged, planned their wedding, got married, she moved counties, he finished his Ph. D. and lost his dog… it was a lot of celebration mixed with grief.   While Patricia is still processing and integrating all the major life changes, she looks forward to using thi...

Preparing for marriage is a unique time in which couples often navigate a lot of important decisions together. This extends far beyond the joy (and stress) of wedding planning– you are planning a household and a life together! This could mean rearranging your finances, moving, family planning, and a lot of other potential changes for both of you. Not to mention navigating different cultural backgr...

Sam and Patricia discuss how Sam comes from a long line of caregivers, and how her own relationship to the role has evolved throughout different seasons in her life. She has navigated multiple transitions through different stages of caregiving, and shares how she has grown and shifted perspectives in the process.   Sam Synett is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified Life Coach, and owner of...

Emyrald shares about her integration after a 10-day silent retreat, and how she consciously gave herself a buffer with her time in order to process the experience. We talk about silence, her relationship with alcohol and sobriety, "mountaintop moments," growth, spirituality and intuition, the markers of closing a chapter and starting a new one, and most of all, how life is transition. This episode...

Beaonca shares about differentiation of self, a concept in Bowen theory. This is a must listen, especially if you struggle with boundaries, individuation, or a low sense of esteem. Beaonca Ward is a certified dating coach and graduate student studying marriage and family therapy. Beaonca has 4 years of experience as a coach using the latest science backed tools combined with her friendly approach...

Patricia is getting married! Meet her fiance and learn more about their love story.   ****   Ready to make a change? Book your free Explore Call with Patricia.   Patricia's 1:1 and group coaching programs are about becoming the active designer of your life through any transitional phase. Learn more at https://www.patriciacosulich.com .   Share this episode and tag us on social media! @patricia.cos...

This is the first coaching call on the show! Patricia coaches Rebecca through a request around building her professional support system, which takes a twist! As a Certified Life Coach, Reiki Master Teacher, and 200hr Yoga Teacher, Rebecca helps people discover their power and confidently take aligned action through coaching, energy healing, and mindfulness practices so they can start living their...

It's Patricia's 28th birthday! Here are 28 pieces of wisdom.   ****   Ready to make a change? Book your free Explore Call with Patricia.   Patricia's 1:1 and group coaching programs are about becoming the active designer of your life through any transitional phase. Learn more at https://www.patriciacosulich.com .   Share this episode and tag us on social media! @patricia.cosulich & @the_transition...

A little over a month ago, Patricia was diagnosed with and began treatment for another tick borne infection. In this episode, she shares about what she's doing and how she is handling it.  Ready to make a change?  Book your free Explore Call with Patricia.   Your Next Chapter, Patricia's group coaching program, is about becoming the active designer of your life through any transitional phase. Lear...

2022 was the most radically transformative year of Patricia's life to date. She became more confident, strong, and healthy than any previous year. Listen to this episode to hear how Patricia did it!     ****   Ready to make a change? Book your free Explore Call with Patricia.   Patricia's 1:1 and group coaching programs are about becoming the active designer of your life through any transitional p...

Bria Wannamaker, psychotherapist and host of the Better Boundaries Podcast, interviews Patricia. They discuss how Lyme helped Patricia unlearn hustle culture, and how she's changed as a result. Connect w/ Bria: https://briawannamaker.com/ Time Stamps: Time Stamps: [00:48] Introduction - Repost from the Better Boundaries Podcast [01:55] I share a little bit about myself [02:27] The love of dancing...

In this episode, Jessica shares about starting therapy for the first time, years after the traumatic events.   Jess is a wife, mama, certified personal trainer, full-time corporate employee, and podcaster.   The name of her show is the Say It All Podcast, because she speaks honestly about the good, the bad, the blunt, and the ugly. She values health, wellness, and mental health. As she heals from...

Billy shares about his tools for building a reciprocal and impactful support system, as well as how he managed change after a series of disruptive events. Right after a bad breakup, he lost his job, his car broke down, and he had to move back in with his parents. In order to boost his confidence and have something to look forward to, he started grad school. Then, he graduated to a changed career l...

The podcast is officially one year old!   One year ago on March 1st of 2022, I officially launched.   I launched messy.   I hated my cover art.   There was no intro/ outro music.   There were only two episodes.   I didn't do a big buildup marketing campaign.   Pre-launch, I actually had one episode I published 3 months prior without telling anyone.   Then I finally made the shift and dove in.   So...

Patricia and Laura discuss how to slow down, especially in winter. This was prompted by the hustle and bustle of the winter season, and a desire to explore the purpose of each season    Laura Webber (she/her) engages in research and practice at the intersection of trauma healing, embodiment, social neuroscience, social justice, and peacebuilding. She centers a healing-based and whole-being approac...

Amanda is our first guest to discuss an ideological transition. She was raised in a patriarchal movement, and then made the decision to depart from the community system she was raised within to choose something different. She was the first in her family to leave. Thank you, Amanda, for sharing how this decision changed your life.    Amanda is a certified life coach with a passion for helping women...

Marsha and Patricia discuss what it means to own your story and take ownership of your choices. This has to do with ethical storytelling and personal leadership. Marsha Vanwynsberghe (Marsha VanW) is a Storytelling NLP Trainer, Speaker, Publisher & Author, and 2xs Podcaster. She is the 6-time Bestselling Author of "When She Stopped Asking Why".  She shares her lessons as a parent who dealt with te...

This is the second ever quarterly review on the pod! Q3 of 2022 definitely felt like the most climactic, action-driven part of the year.    In Q3, Patricia graduated from coach training, launched Your Next Chapter (her group program), and produced the first in-person staged reading of The Great Imitator (her Lyme play) since the first drafts in 2019.   Now Q4 is a time to reflect, integrate, slow...

Patricia and her teammates recap their first Spartan race: why they did it, the challenges, and the wins.   This is the beginning for The Possibilities Project! This event was not only an athletic event, but also symbolized overcoming challenges in life and working as a team.   Our team members: Elle Vinas ( @ellesfitlife & @_yourworkoutbuddy_ ) Isai Galvez ( @isaigainz_fit ) Tabi ( @pumpsandprotr...

Kabir likens this season of his life to building the plane as it falls from the sky, rather than as you fly it. This is an honest and helpful example of living mindfully and intentionally through uncertainty, as Kabir fundraises to pay for rent and his team of five caregivers (a necessity for him to survive). We also discuss how to become great compost. Food for thought. Kabir is a writer, entrepr...

Jordan is a multi-passionate and creative individual, and she is also pregnant! We chat about Jordan's experience with pregnancy and how each trimester felt uniquely important in the process of shifting into the identity of "mother." Jordan opens up about navigating her ambition and giving herself grace. We also discuss pregnancy as a metaphor for the creative process!   Jordan is a tech founder,...

Isabelle, a fellow social innovator in Orange County, shares about how she pivoted to find a career of greater impact and alignment. She is a go-getter– someone who likes to take action and make change happen. When she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020, she made a series of other changes in her life.   Isabelle Bart is passionate about empowering individuals of all backgrounds to create inn...

Katelyn and I recorded two interviews, four months apart. While the discussion content is somewhat similar, the energy feels different. This exemplifies how much we can shift in a matter of months.   Katelyn is making major moves! Thanks, Katelyn, for being an awesome human and for your vulnerability on the podcast.   Katelyn Larson is a 30 year old writer trying to figure out what's next after le...

This is the first of two interviews. In this conversation, Katelyn's breakup is fresh. She's made some major life changes and is navigating her way forward.   After this conversation, Katelyn and I decided to redo it… four months later. So be sure to check out episode 36 as well. Even though the discussion content is similar, the energy feels so different. It's a powerful example of how much our l...

Patricia, Michael, and Charla discuss the period of transition after a breakup. Patricia initiated this conversation because most of the post breakup content she could find online revolved around heartbreak, bad karma if you break someone's heart, or how to get your ex back. So, here is a different conversation.    It is possible to be intentional about what you are calling into your life going fo...