So much of the conversation around mom life is about how to do more—get up earlier, plan harder, juggle faster. But moms aren’t burned out because they aren’t productive enough. They’re burned out because of the invisible role they’ve stepped into as the default leader of their homes. In this episode, I unpack what that really means, why quick fixes don’t work, and what moms are actually craving instead: fulfillment, presence, and shared leadership. This is the conversation no one’s having, but every mom needs.

Key Points Discussed:

• Why being the default leader leaves moms exhausted and resentful
• The real reason productivity hacks and delegation advice don’t solve the problem
• What moms are actually longing for (hint: it’s not a new planner)
• The three areas to focus on if you want relief that lasts: systems, leadership, and personal space
• How to start seeing mom life differently so you can lead with intention instead of running on fumes

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We’ve all heard it before: wake up at 5am, chug lemon water with electrolytes, journal for 15 minutes, crush a HIIT workout, and finish it off with a freezing cold shower. Supposedly, this is how you set yourself up for “the best day ever.” And you need to follow this or you just, well, you aren’t as disciplined as those who can.

That’s just not how we do it around here.

In this episode, I’m flipping the script on the overhyped morning routine. Instead of forcing you into something that will never stick (and make you feel guilty when it doesn’t), I’m walking you through the four considerations I use with clients to help them design days that actually feel doable—and good.

Because the best routine isn’t about discipline or hacks—it’s about what actually works for you.

Key Points Discussed:

• Why the “perfect morning routine” advice usually sets moms up to fail
• The #1 question to ask: what would make you feel like you’re winning at life?
• How to respect your natural rhythms instead of fighting them
• The key to fixing the daily flow that frustrates you most
• Ways to make your goals easier to hit (hint: it’s not more willpower)

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Losing someone you love changes the way you see everything. Ten years ago, my dad died suddenly of a heart attack. He never got to meet two of my kids, and the grief is something I still carry with me every day. But his passing also gave me a lesson I keep coming back to: life is fragile, and the time we have isn’t guaranteed.

In this episode, I’m sharing my story—not to dwell in sadness, but to remind us all that waiting for “someday” isn’t an option. As busy parents, it’s so easy to put off joy, rest, and living fully until life slows down. But what if we didn’t wait? What if we chose to live that way now?

This conversation is deeply personal, but my hope is that it lifts you up and helps you see today differently.

Key Points Discussed:

• The story of my dad’s passing and how it shaped me
• Why grief changes the way we look at time and priorities
• The trap of waiting for “someday” when life calms down
• Small ways to live the life you want now, not later
• A practice for keeping the “seize the day” mindset alive

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