What started as a conversation about motherhood turned into something much deeper. This week, I sit down with Dora Deza for an honest and emotional conversation about the highs, the hard moments, identity, relationships, and the parts of motherhood we don’t always say out loud.

There were laughs, vulnerable moments, and even some tears — because sometimes motherhood is beautiful, and sometimes it’s just really hard. If you’ve ever felt like you were figuring it out as you go, this episode is for you.

This week on Life's a Mom, I'm joined by one of my favorite people, Pamela—an original Mom Dates Collective mom who has been part of this community from the very beginning. What started as meeting through Mom Dates has grown into a genuine friendship, and I'm so excited for you to hear her perspective.

In this episode, we have an honest conversation about motherhood, marriage after kids, and how becoming parents changes your relationship in ways no one can truly prepare you for. We talk about the challenges, the beautiful moments, the growing pains, and what it takes to stay connected while raising a family.

Whether you're newly married, expecting your first baby, or years into parenting, this conversation is a reminder that you're not alone. Every marriage goes through seasons, and every mom deserves a safe space to talk about them.

In this episode, we discuss:
✨ How marriage changes after having children
✨ Navigating the highs and lows of motherhood
✨ Keeping your identity while raising a family
✨ Communication, connection, and growing together
✨ The importance of having a supportive community of moms

If you've ever wondered, "Is it just us?"—this episode is for you.

What happens when life turns completely upside down?

This week on Life's a Mom, I sit down with Miranda Miller, founder of Luxy Tan Co., to hear her incredible story of resilience. As a single mom raising four children, Miranda was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in 2021 and had to put her growing business on hold while undergoing chemotherapy. Instead of letting cancer define her, she fought her way back, rebuilt her business, and today leads a thriving luxury spray tanning company while helping women feel confident in their own skin.

In this episode, we talk about:
✨ Being diagnosed with cancer as a single mom
✨ Going through chemotherapy while raising a family
✨ Finding strength during life's hardest seasons
✨ Rebuilding a business after cancer
✨ Why confidence and self-care matter more than ever

Miranda's story is a powerful reminder that your hardest chapter doesn't have to be your final one.

Follow Miranda:
📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luxytanco/
🌐 Website: https://www.luxytanco.com/