The Mother Load

Hey everyone, in this episode of The Mother Load we have the pleasure of speaking with Lauren's sister-in-law Nicole Rall! Nicole is many things but to sum her up she is super mom of 3 awesome ladies, a photographer, a homesteader, a homeschooler... sourdough is life and life is her. She does it all while maintaining a consciousness that many of us take for granted. We discussed how Nicole makes c...

Happy Halloween 🎃 (re-release) The season of cute spooky decor, adorable costumes, school parties, trunk or treat, candy, Halloween traditions, sweet memories, candy, haunted houses, candy, and more candy. 🍭 👻 It really is the best. We are definitely NOT in the camp of this holiday being bad for the children or the world - so listen with caution. We love it. Spend some time re-living some of ou...

Our very first episode happens to be our #1 listened to episode and although that is statistically the case for any podcast, we know that you all loved listening to Nolan just as much as we did, so we're bringing it back. Nolan's perspective of having working parents is touching and heartfelt. He is wise beyond his 13 little years (almost 14!). We didn't prepare him for the questions we were going...

Are you one of those people who knew early on the path you were going to take? All the boxes you needed to check off and the exact order you were going to do it? If so, this episode will speak to your soul. If not, I promise it will also speak to your soul. Emily truly bares it all with Amy and Lauren, as she takes us back all the way to childhood, sharing what it was like being the oldest and wis...

This week's episode is with Audra Friends, one of Amy's besties from College (Go Broncos!) turned Tennessee Mama of 2! This week we met with Audra who was calling in from the beautiful state of TN, while her husband was on a 24 hour shift at the Fire Hall and her kiddos were hanging out in the other room. In the 1 hour window she had before a night of travel baseball with the kiddos, of course. Au...

Halloween 🎃 The season of cute spooky decor, adorable costumes, school parties, trunk or treat, candy, Halloween traditions, sweet memories, candy, haunted houses, candy, and more candy. 🍭 👻 It really is the best. We are definitely NOT in the camp of this holiday being bad for the children or the world - so listen with caution. We love it. Spend some time re-living some of our favorite Hallowee...

This week Amy and Lauren recorded their first ever virtual episode! Little fact, in case you didn’t know, all of our recording is done in a FREE studio in a library. It really is incredible to have all the tools you need to start a podcast - nothing should hold you back. Just do it! We hope our amateur recording methods worked enough for you to enjoy this episode. We think it’s totally fine 😃 Co-...

Hey guys, welcome to another week of The Mother Load. This week we had the pleasure of speaking with Juel Tabor, a unique mom of 4 small babies. Juel gave us some insight on being a military wife, and how she has had to get comfortable with change. We also dive into discovering your identity after multiple life changes. Anyone who had been involved in military life can relate to the stress it puts...

If you’re from Michigan, this episode will hit you to your core, just like it did for Lauren & I. You guys…. It’s Amy Zhender Grossi. Not only does she share a first name with Amy, but she also shares a name with her beloved family, The Zhenders, the family so many of you have loved from afar each time you visit Frankenmuth, Michigan. She is as real as they come. She’s just like us and she’s j...

In this weeks episode Lauren rekindles her friendship with Brandi Alcorn (Bohn) after not seeing each other since 2007! We all have those friends from high school/middle school/etc. that we just lost touch with and this is your sign to reach back out! Making new friends as an adult if hard, but maybe it is easier when you share a past. Lets all try to "date" our old friends! Not only was...

Welcome to Episode 20, with the one, the beautiful, the kindest mama bear, wife, friend, advocate, nurse and… bulldog, Crystal Miller. Crystal’s journey is admirable and inspiring - not just to working moms, but all moms. She followed her heart into her career and never took the easy road. She teaches us to listen to our gut and trust our intuition. Thank you for being such a wonderful person we s...

Ah, the joys of back to school. I mean, new school year new me, right!? Join us as we kick off the school year with an episode all about the feels, the schedule, the routine, and everything public and private school related. Amy opens up about her struggle to find her ideal workout time - and I think by the end of it, we land on some solid advice that can help anyone looking to carve out some work...

Laura VH is a FORCE! ⚡️ This is a no judgement, no BS, no time for nonsense kind of working mom. She is a boss lady, wife, mom of 3 children, friend and crockpot queen - to name a few of her titles. Oh, and she has a Disc Golf Course in her backyard. She has a beautiful story of how she became to be the Laura VH the world knows and some heartfelt wisdom we are better off for hearing, especially t...

You’re going to love this episode! Our favorite part of this entire interview was the beautiful realization that Carrie has became the village for others, that she never had herself. How beautiful and sweet is that!!! Carrie is a selfless, loving mother, always pivoting and doing what’s best for her two kiddos, while taking care of herself along the way. You’re going to be enlightened no matter th...

That's like, over 500 hours of recorded minutes of our voices out there in the universe. Pretty wild actually. Let's keep this mother ship moving!! What better way, than an episode about @AmySeymour. We hope you get to laugh or cry or pee your pants or something alongside this weeks light hearted episode of Amy and Lauren. Stay fierce friends, and know that you are enough. XOXO A & L W...

Welcome to Episode 15 with Brandi Carmode! Another week of mom's talking about kids and mom stuff, you may think how could we possibly keep this going? Well, trust me, we can, and you're not going to want to miss hearing from Brandi. Her perspective on motherhood is one to be admired, whether you're a working mom, a stay at home mom, or anything in between. She's a courageous woman...

Coffee or tea? Morning person or night owl? Go to karaoke song? Happy Wednesday, friends! Are you guys loving your summer as much as we are?!?! The week we recorded this episode was a beautiful summery Saturday morning, and we definitely took a moment to soak in the beauty of it. Beauty in the sun, the friendship, our surroundings, our mindsets, and our conversation. Sometimes life can be so chaot...

Lucky Episode #13 🍀 She is the real deal. She lives on a farm filled with dogs and goats, she’s a world traveler, adventurer, risk taker, caring, loving mother, wife, friend, leader, boss lady, and MORE. Elissa Olson shares her courageous and beautiful story with us on this episode. She walks us through making the career pivot so she could be more present in her daughters life, she touches on the...

⭐️Welcome to Episode 12 ⭐️ Join Amy & Lauren as they give candid answers to the very much unplanned prompt…. “Tell me about a time….” We definitely share some heartfelt moments, vulnerable moments, and laughs on this episode but really the takeaway is letting your guard down and just telling it how it is! Enjoy this care free episode of friendship, fun, and real talk! XOXO A & L Ways to Listen!...

Welcome to the episode where you meet your next best friend you never knew you needed. I’m serious. It’s, SHANA RALL (Lauren's sister in-law)!! She’s not only saving lives at one of the most highly regarded Hospitals out there, but she’s a ER Nurse, Educator, (I mean there’s a lot of initials after her name), the 24/7 on call family nurse, wife, mom of two, career smashing, life saving boss mo...

We mentioned it was coming…and now it’s here. Join Amy & Lauren this week on TML, where they deep dive into their experiences with multi-level marketing. 😳 While Lauren has an outsiders perspective that many of you will relate to, Amy brings us deep emotion and stories from behind her MLM curtain. What started as an exciting opportunity for Amy back in 2015 has been nothing short of a rollerc...

Happy Father’s Day to all the Father’s out there! Of course we had to celebrate this day with a special ⭐️BONUS EPISODE ⭐️ !! Meet, Papa Terry (Amy’s Dad). Papa Terry just scratches the surface of his incredibly rewarding and deeply emotional career in law enforcement and he shares what keeps him grounded in his marriage. His insight into parenthood, fatherhood, and motherhood is touching and pr...

Meet Jen! After you listen to this episode, you’re going to love her just as much as we do. Jen is compassionate, wise, and fierce beyond all reasonable doubt. She is a wife, a badass business owner boss lady, an ex-corporate boss lady, a loving mom to her children and dogs (shout out dog moms!), a speaker, a sales performance coach, and executive leadership coach. ⭐️ Jen is the owner and founder...

Hey Guys, on this episode of the mother load Amy and Lauren discuss Mother's Day, summer childcare and the importance of female friendships. Have a listen and stay until the end for some fun recommendations! Link to fun things! https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpod

Hey everyone, in this episode of The Mother Load we have the pleasure of speaking with Lauren's sister-in-law Nicole Rall! Nicole is many things but to sum her up she is super mom of 3 awesome ladies, a photographer, a homesteader, a homeschooler... sourdough is life and life is her. She does it all while maintaining a consciousness that many of us take for granted. We discussed how Nicole mak...