Episode 15 – No New Things with Ashlee Piper

This week, Amy and Amanda welcome sustainability expert, political strategist, and author Ashlee Piper to the show — and she’s bringing some much-needed permission to stop the overspending and clutter spiral.

Ashlee’s new book, No New Things: A Radically Simple 30-Day Guide to Saving Money, the Planet, and Your Sanity, isn’t just about minimalism — it’s about mindfulness, money habits, and learning how less can actually feel like more.

Together, they dive into:

• Why “no new things” isn’t about deprivation — it’s about freedom
• The link between mental clutter, emotional spending, and motherhood
• Why we crave buying stuff when we’re overwhelmed, tired, or trying to self-soothe
• Ashlee’s refreshingly honest take on guilt, grace, and living with intention (not shame)
• How to raise kids without turning every moment into a shopping opportunity
• Small, realistic shifts you can make today that actually stick

Also covered: the Amazon trap, making “nothing” feel exciting again, and what Ashlee calls conscious laziness (spoiler: it’s genius). This episode is equal parts empowering, hilarious, and freeing — and no, you don’t have to throw away all or your stuff or stop shopping all together!

If you're craving more space and time — mentally, physically, and financially — this one’s for you.

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Ep. 14 – Coffee Talk (Without the Coffee)

In true Bronze Medal Mom fashion, Amy and Amanda dive into a delightfully chaotic conversation that covers everything from hormone-wrecking coffee habits to boogie boarding in the dark, decorating with meaning, and parenting through tech week fatigue.

They unpack:

• Why coffee first thing in the morning might be tanking your energy (and what to drink instead)
• The unexpected perks of theater mom life (and the no-sleep tech week grind)
• Family vacation chaos: 21 people, one beach house, and a lot of catchphrase
• Bougie travel, flight delays, and raising daughters who aren’t afraid to explore the world
• Letting your partner parent his way (and why packing lunches isn’t your job when you're gone)

And of course, they detour into shark obsessions, odd tattoo choices, and why mismatched homes with stories are superior to magazine-perfect decor.

Also: Should “Coffee Talk” be renamed since neither host drinks coffee? Let us know your suggestions!

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Travel Like a Bronze Medal Mom

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Ready to hit the road, the skies, or the hotel pool with your little humans in tow? In this episode of Bronze Medal Moms, Amy and Amanda dive into the reality of traveling with kids—because it’s not always pina coladas and Instagram-worthy sunsets.

Amy shares her years of travel wisdom from flying with her daughter since she was 3 months old, while Amanda confesses to her deep bond with the minivan. Together, they swap stories of airport meltdowns, hotel hacks, and why starting young is the secret sauce to raising confident little travelers.

In this episode you'll get:

• Real talk about the chaos (and joy!) of vacationing as a mom
• Tips for keeping your cool when things go sideways
• Their favorite travel gear and kid distractions
• Why a “fun” vacation is sometimes just surviving with snacks and a pool

This isn’t a how-to for Pinterest-perfect getaways—this is the bronze medal mom version: messy, memorable, and totally worth it.

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In this honest and heartfelt episode of Bronze Medal Moms, Amy and Amanda are joined by therapist and mom-of-three Brittney to talk about the deeply personal topic of body image, motherhood, and swimsuit season. Together, they explore how our inner thoughts—and not just our words—shape how our children view their own bodies.

They unpack:

• Why you should just wear the damn swimsuit
• The sneaky ways body shame shows up in motherhood
• How generational patterns of self-talk get passed down
• What our kids actually remember (hint: it's not your cellulite)
• The pressure to "bounce back" and the power of redefining it

Brittney shares her expert perspective on helping women navigate body changes during pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. Amy opens up about her own bikini comeback at 45. And the big takeaway? Your kids won’t remember your thighs… but they will remember that you jumped in the pool.

Whether you're rocking a one-piece or still hiding under a towel, this episode reminds you that showing up is what matters most. Because perfection isn't the goal—presence is.

You can contact Brittney Robert’s - a therapist supporting women who are juggling all the things- through Instagram @austinmothers

She offers virtual therapy for moms and caregivers navigating the stress of balancing work, parenting, relationships, and everything in between. 💻💬

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Hypothetical Parenting: Things We Said We’d NEVER Do as Parents (Before We Actually Became Parents)

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Remember all those things we swore we’d never do as moms? Oh yeah… we’re doing all of them. 🙃

In this hilarious and humbling episode, Amy and Amanda take a walk down memory lane—back to the days when we had no kids and alllll the opinions. You’ll hear the real talk about screen time, fast food, co-sleeping, snacks-for-dinner, and all the “I would never” moments that became “Okay fine, just this once… forever.”

We’re calling out our past selves and giving current moms permission to change their minds, laugh at the chaos, and embrace the beautiful mess that is parenting in real life—not just the hypothetical.

So if you’ve ever said, “I’ll never let my kid eat in the car” while handing over goldfish crackers from the floorboard… this one’s for you.

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Grab your iced coffee and get comfy, because in this week’s episode, we’re throwing structure out the window and just catching up over coffee. From summer schedules that feel like a 1980s free-for-all to our shared obsession with the Titan submersible documentaries, this one has it all.

We chat about why true crime is our emotional support genre, how cheating on your spouse is one thing—but cheating on your shared Netflix show? Unforgivable. Amy shares a hilarious story about Adelaide threatening to leave a kidnapper “for dead,” and Amanda reveals the time she got fired as a beer cart girl because she couldn’t remember drink orders.

We also take a trip down memory lane—Amy’s old crime scene days and Amanda’s glamorous (and exhausting) time doing window design for Neiman Marcus. There’s even a heated debate over whether red vans are the new white vans when it comes to being creepy. (Gen Z, we see you.)

This episode is messy, unscripted, and perfectly us. Just two Bronze Medal Moms laughing, storytelling, and surviving motherhood one coffee (or crime show) at a time.

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It’s hard enough to make new friends as an adult—add work, parenting, guilt, and exhaustion to the mix, and it can feel downright impossible. In this episode, Amy and Amanda dive deep into the reality of making mom friends while working full-time. From awkward parking lot waves to workday lunch walks, we share the honest (and hilarious) truth about building community with other moms who are also just trying to keep the wheels on.

We talk about mom guilt, missed PTO get togethers, the struggle to find meaningful connection—and share the surprising way we became friends through something we didn’t expect to love. Plus: practical tips for making low-pressure invites, starting conversations with compliments, and using apps like Peanut or groups like MomCo to find your people.

Because no matter how full your calendar is, you deserve friendships that fit your life—not just your schedule.

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School’s out, sunscreen is everywhere, and someone’s definitely crying—welcome to summer! In this episode, Amy and Amanda dive into the beautiful chaos that is surviving summer as a mom, whether you're working full-time, chasing toddlers in your living room office, or orchestrating summer like a camp counselor with no budget and no break.

They cover the highs, lows, and laugh-out-loud moments of summer parenting—from the sticker-shock of summer camps and the reality of 10-hour kid shifts, to trampoline hacks, popsicle bribes, 1980s-style parenting, and sending your husband away during sleepaway camp week (Amy’s pro move!).

You’ll get their official Bronze Medal Summer Survival Tips, including how to embrace boredom, rotate activities, lower your standards (screens count!), and outsource sanity to grandparents or friends. They also share heartfelt ideas for giving back, easy postcard pen-pal fun, and why you should just stop apologizing for frozen pizza and soap-slick trampoline baths.

Whether you’re camp mom, chaos mom, or “did they even brush their teeth today?” mom—this one’s for you.

📝 Highlights from this Episode:

• 🏕 Why sleepaway camp is both glorious and terrifying
• 🧽 Genius ways to multitask bath time and backyard play
• 💌 Reviving the art of postcards with your kid’s friend group
• 📬 Ideas for giving back, from decorated lunch bags to PB&Js for the homeless
• 💻 Work-from-home fails, including one heroic Heimlich mid-Zoom
• 🎯 The golden rule: Lower your standards and call it a win

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