From Stuck to Shining: How to Reconnect with Your Favorite Self

We all have those days when we feel… stuck. Like the goals are too far away, the energy just isn’t there, and we can’t see the way forward. In this episode, I’m sharing a spontaneous coaching conversation where a mama came in feeling heavy — and left glowing.

You’ll hear how we used Human Design and one simple question — “What would my favorite self do right now?” — to shift her from tears to joy in under 30 minutes.

Inside, we’ll explore:

The link between your Human Design type and how “stuck” shows up for you

How to identify your favorite self (and why it’s even better than “authentic self”)

Real-life examples of small actions that spark big energy shifts

Why knowing your self-theme can guide you back into alignment faster

If you’ve been craving a gentle nudge out of the fog and back into your light, this one’s for you.

Press play, take a deep breath, and start reconnecting with your favorite self today.

Want more calm, connection, and clarity in your motherhood journey?

Explore these free and supportive Calm & Colorful resources created just for you:

• Website | Instagram
• Free email series to feel more grounded, connected & supported: Embrace Your 12 Days of Calm
• ‍️ A free, private community for emotional support: Join the Free Mama Community
• On-the-go emotional check-ins for mamas & toddlers: Create Instant Calm with Audio Playdates for Children & Mamas
• Subscribe to Calm & Colorful Playground for weekly emotional regulation episodes for toddlers and mamas: www.youtube.com/calmandcolorfulplayground
• Calming, creative tools for emotional regulation through coloring: Coping in Color Books
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Your Morning, Your Magic

Every season of life calls for a different rhythm — and right now, mine is my favorite yet. In this episode, I’m taking you inside my current Calm & Colorful Mama morning routine, from the moment I wake up (yes, before sunrise!) to the little rituals that set the tone for my entire day.

You’ll hear how I blend habit stacking, vision casting, grounding practices, and playful creativity — all while keeping it flexible and sustainable for this chapter of life. I’m sharing:

The powerful audio ritual I listen to before my feet hit the floor

My personal “ALIVE” framework for starting the day feeling centered and inspired

How I made peace with NOT checking all the boxes

Why my morning time feels like the safest, most creative space in my world

Whether you’re looking for fresh ideas, craving more intention in your mornings, or just want to hear a mama’s real, evolving routine — this one’s for you.

️ Tune in, get inspired, and maybe even start crafting your own version of “alive.”

Want more calm, connection, and clarity in your motherhood journey?

Explore these free and supportive Calm & Colorful resources created just for you:

• Website | Instagram
• Free email series to feel more grounded, connected & supported: Embrace Your 12 Days of Calm
• ‍️ A free, private community for emotional support: Join the Free Mama Community
• On-the-go emotional check-ins for mamas & toddlers: Create Instant Calm with Audio Playdates for Children & Mamas
• Subscribe to Calm & Colorful Playground for weekly emotional regulation episodes for toddlers and mamas: www.youtube.com/calmandcolorfulplayground
• Calming, creative tools for emotional regulation through coloring: Coping in Color Books
• Share Calm & Colorful + earn income as an ambassador: Become a Ripple Maker

Hey Calm & Colorful Mama,

Today’s episode is a heart-full, joy-soaked journey back to the beginning of our beginning—how Kelton and I met, fell in love, and began our wild adventure together. From swiping right on New Year’s to playing pickleball in UGGs and chasing sunrises in the desert, I’m taking you through the playful, awkward, and magical first chapters of our love story.

If you love first dates, road trip romances, or just want a reminder that real love can be fun and functional, this one’s for you.

• How a spontaneous Tinder match turned into a lifelong love
• Our hilarious first date as Palm Springs “tourists”
• The early road trips that tested (and confirmed) our compatibility
• Why communication, play, and laundry agreements were our secret sauce

I want to hear it! DM me on Instagram @calmandcolorful or send a voice note and tell me how you met your sweetheart.

Hi Calm & Colorful Mama,

Today’s episode is tender and true. It’s one of those deep shares straight from my heart, recorded just moments after a powerful coaching session that cracked something open in me. If you’ve ever wrestled with your past, your money story, or your sense of worth—you’re not alone. I hope this conversation brings you both comfort and courage.

I’m sharing stories I’ve never spoken out loud here before—from my childhood in a homeless shelter to the emotional weight of past relationships, and the surprising fears that come up even now as I step into success.

If you’ve ever felt stuck between who you were and who you’re becoming… this episode is for you.

• The surprising fear that’s been holding me back from financial stability
• Stories from my time living in a homeless shelter and how I found joy there
• The truth about survival mode and feeling responsible for others’ lives
• A powerful reframe on why every hard moment matters

Try a gentle breathing ritual made just for mamas like us:

Breathe Here Now – Listen on https://app.hiro.fm/channel/breathe

Good morning, good afternoon, or good night—whenever you're tuning in, Calm & Colorful Mama, I’m so glad you're here.

In this heart-to-heart update, I’m sharing a huge milestone in our parenting journey: Corbin is sleeping through the night—and so am I (what?!). This episode is a cozy, real-time reflection on our evolving bedtime routines, what it’s like to sleep in separate rooms, and the surprising things that are working for our family right now.

If you’re navigating sleep transitions, night weaning, or just craving a good night’s rest, this one’s for you.

• Our journey from night feedings to full nights of rest
• Why I wear an eye mask and how it trained my nervous system
• What our current family sleep setup looks like (and how it’s changing)
• A little peek into my 4–5am magical morning routine
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Check out the I Feel Audio Series for soothing nighttime rituals for mamas: https://app.hiro.fm/pro/calmandcolorful

Want more calm, connection, and clarity in your motherhood journey?

Explore these free and supportive Calm & Colorful resources created just for you:

• Website | Instagram
• Free email series to feel more grounded, connected & supported: Embrace Your 12 Days of Calm
• ‍️ A free, private community for emotional support: Join the Free Mama Community
• On-the-go emotional check-ins for mamas & toddlers: Create Instant Calm with Audio Playdates for Children & Mamas
• Subscribe to Calm & Colorful Playground for weekly emotional regulation episodes for toddlers and mamas: www.youtube.com/calmandcolorfulplayground
• Calming, creative tools for emotional regulation through coloring: Coping in Color Books
• Share Calm & Colorful + earn income as an ambassador: Become a Ripple Maker

In this tender solo reflection, Jessica shares a quiet but powerful moment while nursing her son Korbin—a moment that sparked a deep awareness around presence, phone use, and what it truly means to be kind.

As a mama who teaches emotional regulation, connection, and compassion, Jessica opens up vulnerably about the small choices we make in everyday life—choices that either deepen our presence or distract us from it. This episode invites you to pause and reflect:

What does kindness look like in your day-to-day?

How does your phone use affect the way you show up for your family?

What small shift could change the way you connect?

Whether you're listening during nap time or folding laundry, this gentle reminder is here to support you in staying aligned with your values—without shame, just love.

Want more calm, connection, and clarity in your motherhood journey?

Explore these free and supportive Calm & Colorful resources created just for you:

• Website | Instagram
• Free email series to feel more grounded, connected & supported: Embrace Your 12 Days of Calm
• ‍️ A free, private community for emotional support: Join the Free Mama Community
• On-the-go emotional check-ins for mamas & toddlers: Create Instant Calm with Audio Playdates for Children & Mamas
• Subscribe to Calm & Colorful Playground for weekly emotional regulation episodes for toddlers and mamas: www.youtube.com/calmandcolorfulplayground
• Calming, creative tools for emotional regulation through coloring: Coping in Color Books
• Share Calm & Colorful + earn income as an ambassador: Become a Ripple Maker

We’re Engaged! Costco Rings, Surprise Proposal & a Dolphin-Filled Love Story

After years of parenting, partnership, and emotional growth, Kelton finally proposed — and it was the surprise of a lifetime. In this episode, I’m sharing our full engagement story: from trying on engagement rings at Costco, to proposal fake-outs, to the magical eFoil beach moment (with dolphins!) that made me say YES.

Whether you’re planning your own engagement, love real-life proposal stories, or just want a behind-the-scenes look at our Calm & Colorful love story — this one’s for you.

Keywords: surprise proposal, Costco engagement ring, emotional engagement story, dolphin proposal, real-life love story, Calm & Colorful podcast, parenting and partnership, engagement podcast episode, family love story

Want more calm, connection, and clarity in your motherhood journey?

Explore these free and supportive Calm & Colorful resources created just for you:

• Website | Instagram
• Free email series to feel more grounded, connected & supported: Embrace Your 12 Days of Calm
• ‍️ A free, private community for emotional support: Join the Free Mama Community
• On-the-go emotional check-ins for mamas & toddlers: Create Instant Calm with Audio Playdates for Children & Mamas
• Subscribe to Calm & Colorful Playground for weekly emotional regulation episodes for toddlers and mamas: www.youtube.com/calmandcolorfulplayground
• Calming, creative tools for emotional regulation through coloring: Coping in Color Books
• Share Calm & Colorful + earn income as an ambassador: Become a Ripple Maker

Surprise! We’re ENGAGED!! Okay okay, this episode isn’t technically about that (I got totally sidetracked ), but I promise the full engagement episode is coming soon!

Today’s chat is all about… drumroll please… budgeting. Or wait—scratch that—we’re calling it planning now. Because doesn’t “plan” just feel so much more spacious, empowering, and aligned than “budget”? I’ll share how Kelton and I are navigating our first month of The Plan, what’s shifted (including my fancy creamer habit), and the unexpectedly emotional journey from coffee to tea

We talk:

• Why “budget” feels restrictive (and how “plan” feels so much better)
• Our new monthly money rhythm as a couple
• The great creamer debate (yes, I almost cried in the grocery aisle)
• My very first tea day and the surprising benefits
• And of course, toddler snuggles, coffee breath guilt, and the hilarious lies I told myself when I had four cups a day

Tell me your coffee or tea story—are you Team Coffee Forever? A tea convert? A little of both? Find me on IG or come join our free Calm & Colorful Mama community (link below!) and let’s sip & chat!

Want more calm, connection, and clarity in your motherhood journey?

Explore these free and supportive Calm & Colorful resources created just for you:

• Website | Instagram
• Free email series to feel more grounded, connected & supported: Embrace Your 12 Days of Calm
• ‍️ A free, private community for emotional support: Join the Free Mama Community
• On-the-go emotional check-ins for mamas & toddlers: Create Instant Calm with Audio Playdates for Children & Mamas
• Subscribe to Calm & Colorful Playground for weekly emotional regulation episodes for toddlers and mamas: www.youtube.com/calmandcolorfulplayground
• Calming, creative tools for emotional regulation through coloring: Coping in Color Books
• Share Calm & Colorful + earn income as an ambassador: Become a Ripple Maker