The Juggle is Real

Summer is supposed to feel slower, lighter, and more relaxing, but for many families, the transition can feel surprisingly overwhelming. Between changing routines, sibling bickering, mental load and the pressure to make every day memorable, it's easy to feel like you're already falling behind. In this solo episode, Andryanna explores the psychology of transitioning into summer, why expecta...

Summer often comes with a different kind of mental load. Between changing schedules, sports, road trips, entertaining, vacations, and keeping everyone fed, many families find themselves spending more time, money, and energy on food than they expected. In this episode, Andryanna sits down with returning guest Charmaine Broughton, cookbook author, cooking instructor, and host of In Char's Kitchen ,...

If you're feeling stretched thin by the pace of June, you're not alone. Between school events, sports, field trips, work deadlines, summer planning, and all of the invisible mental load that comes with this season, many of us are simply trying to make it to the finish line. This week, I'm revisiting a timely episode from the archives because after listening back myself, I realized thes...

Summer is almost here, and for many of us, the garage is overflowing, the closets are packed, the kids' artwork is piling up and the mental load of managing it all feels heavier than ever. In this episode, Andryanna explores the concept of Swedish Death Cleaning and why this decluttering philosophy is about so much more than getting rid of stuff before you die. It's about reducing stress,...

June is one of the most mentally exhausting months of the year for families. Between school events, sports, concerts, graduations, field trips, summer planning, and the endless stream of emails, forms, reminders and everyday decisions, many parents are carrying far more than they realize. In this solo episode, Andryanna explores the hidden mental load of June, the research behind decision fatigue...

In this episode, Andryanna sits down with Shannon Kalinka from Keep It Playful Parenting for a deeply validating and practical conversation about ADHD in children, nervous system regulation, emotional overload, meltdowns, transitions, and what parents are often misunderstanding about ADHD behaviour. Shannon shares both her professional expertise in child development and her lived experience as a p...

For the 200th episode of The Juggle is Real , Andryanna reflects on the biggest themes, patterns, and truths that have emerged after years of conversations about modern womanhood, stress, relationships, wellness, emotional overload, self-trust, and what genuinely helps women feel better in real life. This episode explores why so many women feel emotionally overwhelmed right now, how wellness becam...

In this solo episode, Andryanna reflects on a recent time away with friends and why it felt more restorative than many current wellness trends and routines. From female friendship and dancing to nervous system regulation and the growing pressure to constantly optimize ourselves, this conversation explores what women may actually be craving right now: more connection, more joy, and more moments tha...

In this episode, Andryanna welcomes back naturopathic doctor Danielle Watson, to cut through the noise in today’s health and wellness space. From cortisol and hormone testing to collagen, creatine, GLP-1s, and trending wellness habits, this conversation explores what actually has strong evidence behind it, what’s neutral, and what might be more hype than help. Dr. Danielle helps to unpack the grow...

In this episode, Andryanna unpacks the viral “three-hour mom” debate and why it's striking such a nerve for so many women. What started as one comment from Emma Grede about the time she spends with her kids on weekends quickly turned into a much bigger conversation about motherhood, ambition, privilege, and the invisible expectations placed on women. Andryanna explores what this debate reveals...

If you’ve been feeling more tired than usual, a little foggy, or just not quite like yourself, this episode is your reminder to stop brushing it off. In this solo episode, Andryanna shares a grounded approach to women’s health this spring, focusing on the small, often ignored signals your body is already giving you. After recent conversations with her family doctor and naturopath, Andryanna reflec...

If your relationship feels off but nothing is “wrong,” you’re not alone. In this episode, Andryanna sits down with relationship coach Monica Tanner to explore why couples feel disconnected, how roommate syndrome shows up in modern relationships, and what it actually takes to reconnect in a realistic way. It’s that subtle shift where a relationship looks “fine” on the surface; but connection feels...

If you’ve been feeling the pressure to “get back on track” this spring, this episode offers a simpler way in. Not more intensity… just a smarter approach. Spring often brings pressure to move more, do more, and feel better in your body - but what if the answer isn’t doing more, but doing something differently? In this solo episode of The Juggle is Real , Andryanna explores Japanese walking , a sim...

If you find yourself overthinking, second-guessing your decisions, or constantly questioning what you feel… this episode offers a powerful reframe. Because what if those patterns aren’t a lack of confidence, but something that taught you not to trust yourself in the first place? In this episode, Andryanna sits down with board-certified hypnotherapist, NLP and subconscious coach  Alanna Banks  to e...

Feeling stretched thin this season? This episode breaks down how to reset your life in a way that actually creates space, by clearing mental load, simplifying your commitments, and letting go of what’s quietly draining you.  Spring is often framed as the perfect time for a reset—but what if the kind of reset you’ve been trying is actually adding more pressure instead of easing it? In this episode,...

In this episode, Andryanna sits down with Dr. Kim Van Dusen, licensed marriage and family therapist, registered play therapist, professor, and author of the upcoming book Parenting Through Play: Creative Strategies for Building Better Behavior, Deeper Connection, and Positive Communication. For parents who feel stuck in cycles of correcting, negotiating, and repeating themselves, Dr. Kim explains...

After last week’s International Women’s Day panel episode on Building What Didn’t Exist , Andryanna reflects on how that theme has played out in her own life. In this personal solo episode, she shares the story behind her career shift—from a traditional 40-hour office job and burnout, to becoming a professor, starting The Juggle Is Real Podcast , and eventually building a six-figure business roote...

In this special International Women’s Day 2026 panel episode , Andryanna brings together five women who are building businesses, reshaping industries, and creating the systems they once wished existed. Across sectors—from trades and healthcare to hospitality, real estate, and digital marketing—these leaders are not just participating in existing systems. They are redesigning them. Together, the pa...

In this episode, Andryanna is joined by clinical psychologist and couples therapist Dr. Tracy Dalgleish to unpack one of the most common (and emotionally charged) stressors in marriage: mother-in-law dynamics. Drawing from her latest book  You, Your Husband, and His Mother , Dr. Tracy explains how family systems, emotional triangles, and unclear boundaries can quietly strain even strong relationsh...

Mid-February often brings a subtle heaviness — not necessarily burnout or crisis, but accumulation. In this episode, Andryanna explores the difference between energy and capacity, why resentment is often a signal of exceeded mental load, and how to stop coping and start raising your baseline. Rather than chasing motivation or adding more goals, this conversation focuses on internal standards, boun...

In this insightful and practical conversation, Andryanna sits down with behaviourist and sensory specialist Dr. Bethany Bilodeau (Dr. B) to explore what’s really happening underneath children/teen behaviour — and how parents can respond with clarity, confidence, and connection. Together, they unpack the powerful idea that behaviour is communication , especially when kids feel overwhelmed, unsafe,...

In a world where “self-love” has become a cliché, this episode offers a fresh and realistic take: self-trust is the new self-love . Andryanna explores how self-trust is built through small, repeatable actions—not perfection—and how the rising wellness concept of body literacy can help women recognize their nervous system signals before burnout hits. This episode is packed with practical tools for...

In this Gentle January series finale, Andryanna shares a refreshing, research-backed approach to motivation that doesn’t rely on hustle or perfection. Instead of forcing clarity before taking action, she introduces a practical method to help you orient yourself, build real momentum, and move forward with intention. This episode is designed to leave you feeling grounded, capable, and ready to take...

January often arrives with pressure to reset, get motivated, and “start fresh.” But for many women — especially mothers — the start of the year can feel foggy, heavy, and mentally overwhelming rather than inspiring. In this solo episode, Andryanna introduces the concept of maintenance mode — a supportive, realistic way to approach January that focuses on stability rather than growth — and explores...

January often brings a wave of pressure around food — detoxes, restriction, and the idea that we need to “start over” after the holidays. But for busy families, especially in the middle of winter, that approach can feel exhausting, unrealistic, and disconnected from real life. In this episode, Andryanna is joined by Charmaine Broughton — cooking instructor, cookbook author of Delicious & Doabl...