The Mom Salon

A bit late with our final episode of our Mother's Day series because life got in the way but we went out with a bang with a special guest. We sit down with Emily Ritzer, the creator behind the Calm Minded Mom Instagram community. Emily is a mom of three, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for helping mothers navigate life's challenges with confidence and clarity. During our conversati...

This week on Part 2 of the Mom Salon Podcast, Paige Souza is back and holding nothing back. After opening up in Part 1 about motherhood, identity shifts, and her decision to undergo a breast reduction, Paige returns post-surgery to share the full experience.. the recovery, the emotions, the unexpected challenges, and ultimately, how this journey changed her far beyond the physical. Paige gets cand...

This week on the Mom Salon Podcast, we sit down with local mom of two, Paige Souza, for one of our most honest motherhood conversations yet. A former teacher turned SAHM, Paige takes us back to the height of COVID when she welcomed her first daughter in April 2020 and her entire life changed overnight. Continuing our motherhood series, Paige opens up about the raw reality of stay-at-home mom life....

Episode 3 of our Mother’s Day series brings a fresh, uplifting conversation with a dynamic duo you’ll instantly love, a principal and a first-grade teacher who have taken their shared passion beyond the classroom and into the vibrant world of farmers markets. Meet Farm Fresh & Fabulous Now working side by side in a whole new way as they build an online community dedicated to discovering and sh...

This week in our Mother’s Day series, we’re joined by Ashley, founder of Hot Tommies and a mom who proves it’s never too late to reinvent yourself. After years of building and scaling her community running Business Socialistas, Ashley found herself at a crossroads. What once fueled her no longer filled her cup and she made the brave decision to pivot. In her 40s, she stepped into the unknown and l...

This Mother’s Day series brings together women in different stages and seasons of motherhood, creating space for stories that deserve to be heard. In this powerful first episode, we sit down with a 63-year-old mother of three grown sons for a deeply emotional conversation that doesn’t shy away from the full picture, the good, the hard, and the messy. She reflects on her early years of motherhood w...

We like to say we don’t care what people think and most of the time, we really don’t. But what about those moments when something we say gets taken the wrong way, or someone’s opinion suddenly hits a little too close? In today's episode we are getting real about the balance between confidence and sensitivity, especially as moms. We’re unpacking why we really don’t care… and the moments when w...

This episode is for every mom who has ever woken up, looked in the mirror, and thought, okay… is this hormones or is this just my life now?   We’re talking periods, bloating, breakouts, mood swings, exhaustion, all of it. One week we feel glowy and confident and productive, and the next week we’re pale, puffy, irrationally irritated, and wondering why our jeans suddenly feel disrespectful. And som...

In this episode of The Mom Salon , we’re breaking down personality types Type A, Type B, Z and all the gray areas in between and talking about how becoming a mom can totally flip the script. Were you always the organized, color-coded calendar mom? Or the go-with-the-flow, “we’ll figure it out” type… until kids forced you to pick a lane? With a therapist’s perspective and the kind of talk that happ...

WE'RE BACK!!! We took a little post Thanksgiving and holiday hiatus and were refreshed recharged and ready to bring you new exciting episodes this year! In this weeks episode we catch up and rehash the holidays as busy moms. We also dive into our dreams and goals with the mom salon episodes we have coming down the pike.  As always, lots of laughs, moments of forgetfulness, and all things we k...

In this week’s episode, we’re catching up on life lately and talking openly about the pressure that starts to build as the holidays get closer. We break down how to stay centered when the season feels demanding, and why choosing contentment over comparison can change the entire tone of this time of year. We also share the birthday and holiday traditions we do with our kids, the simple ones that cr...

This week, we’re getting all in our feelings — about motherhood, the holidays, and the tender space of realizing we’re done having babies… even when part of us never truly feels done.  We talk about the mix of nostalgia and acceptance that comes with closing that chapter, and how the holidays can stir it all up — the gratitude, the chaos, the longing, and the love. We share what it’s like to wish...

This week on The Mom Salon, we’re diving into what really happens after you set a boundary. Following up on last week's episode, we’re exploring the emotional aftermath—yes, the guilt may show up, but so do peace, confidence, and a deep sense of empowerment. We’re unpacking how holding your ground can feel uncomfortable at first, but ultimately creates the space for healthier relationships an...

Yes, we repeat, boundaries are a healthy part of a relationship. But just simply knowing that does not make it easier to confidently implement them AND stand by them. Join us as we dive into part 1 of this talk and keep listening as we carry you through holiday season so you too can dare we say ENJOY the months ahead!

✨ New episode is live - she's back! Leah is back from her kid-free trip to Rome with her husband—and today we’re talking all about it. From the excitement of exploring a new city to the reality of leaving her kids behind, she’s sharing what the experience was actually like. We dive into the anxiety that comes with traveling as a mom, the guilt that often sneaks in, and the unexpected lessons...

Join us on this week's episode as we unpack (no pun intended) our girl Leah prepping for her trip to Rome with ..drum roll.. ONLY her husband, Jeff!  Their first ever week long european trip and NO kids. We dive into all the anxiety that comes with prepping for a trip like this while working to real time calm Leah's nerves.  We also shed light on how personal a decision travel like this...

This week, Leah and I are diving into a topic that so many moms wrestle with: what does it actually look like to practice contentment in motherhood? We unpack: 💭 The difference between happiness and contentment 🤔 How easy it is to slip into comparison and “keeping up with the Joneses” 🫶 Our own honest stories of learning (and re-learning) contentment 💡 Tips, encouragement, and little mindset s...

We all have them — the toxic people in our lives. The ones who drain us, push our boundaries, and sometimes even sneak their way into conversations in front of our kids. In this episode, we aren’t here to help you call anyone out — we’re here to help you call yourself UP. Together, we unpack what it actually looks like to set higher standards, create realistic boundaries, and walk into situations...

Back-to-school season hits different when you're a mom. How are we already in August? It is a question we ask ourselves daily.  One minute you're packing lunchboxes and checking supply lists… the next you're crying in the Target parking lot wondering how your baby is already starting kindergarten or walking into middle school, perhaps?  In this episode, we get honest about all of it...

We expect ourselves to just know how to do this motherhood thing—as if instinct alone should carry us through every tantrum, milestone, and hard conversation. But here’s the truth no one says out loud enough: every time your child enters a new phase, you do too. In this episode, we’re talking about what it really means to be “new” again and again throughout motherhood—and how to let go of the pres...

We weren’t planning to talk about mom rage that day… but once we opened the door, there was no closing it. This episode felt like a deep exhale. We’re talking about those moments when everything builds up and you go from “I’m fine” to “I’m going to lose it” in two seconds. And how most of us don’t even realize how much we’re holding in. If you’ve ever scared yourself (or your kids) with how mad yo...

In this episode,we sit down for a real, relatable chat about how hard change can be —for us as adults, and for our kids. We open up about the emotional rollercoaster of transitions, the unexpected ways our own traits show up in our children, and the deep challenge of watching our kids struggle with things like anxiety, fear, or new experiences. It’s honest, a little messy, and full of moments that...

Let's be honest....our kids are the loves of our lives and the reason our jaws clench sometimes.  In this one, we're saying all the things you think but don't always say outloud- like why the sound of snack bags opening makes us irrationally angry, or how asking "can I have a snack?" after not eating dinner should be a punishable offense. It's OK- our kids annoy the h...

Marriage doesn’t just “change” after kids—it evolves, unravels, and reinvents itself over and over again. In this episode, we’re walking through the real stages of marriage through motherhood—from the pre-baby honeymoon phase, to the roommate vibes of the baby years, to school-age co-managing, and the slow, quiet choice to either reconnect or grow apart. We’re talking resentment, emotional capacit...

The school year is almost over—and if you're hanging on by a thread, you're not alone. 😅 In this episode, we're talking about the chaos of the last two weeks of school, sharing survival tips, and helping you set the stage for a summer that doesn’t drain your soul.  Grab your coffee (or wine—no judgment), hit play, and let's get through this together. 💛 FInd us on on instagram...