What if the best gift you could give yourself wasn’t more time online but less?

In this episode, Shawna and Cara share their 12-hour digital detox experiment and how it reshaped their anxiety, their connection with family, and even their sense of self.

TLFMTR (Too Long For Mom To Read):

• The surprising difficulty and freedom of going phone-free.
  

• How social media feeds comparison and guilt for moms.
  

• Why boredom and stillness are essential for clarity and peace.
  

• Simple ways to begin your own “disconnect” challenge.
  

How would your day feel different if you chose presence over scrolling even just for an hour?

You’re already mom enough, with or without the phone in your hand.

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Processed food isn’t just convenient, it's often designed to keep us craving more.

In this episode, Shawna and Cara unpack how engineered foods affect our families, why moms carry so much guilt around feeding kids, and what small, realistic steps we can take toward balance without burnout.

TLFMTR (Too Long For Mom To Read):

• Why cravings aren’t just about willpower.
  

• The difference between “processed” vs. “super processed” foods.
  

• How guilt shows up for moms around feeding kids.
  

• Practical tips for balancing convenience with nourishment.
  

How might you release guilt around food choices and instead focus on awareness and small, compassionate shifts?

You are already mom enough, just as you are.

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What if just 5 minutes of movement could shift your mood, ease your anxiety, and help you feel more like you?

Shawna and Cara unpack their 7 days… 30 minutes per day "simple movement" challenge.

They share what worked, what flopped, and why small, consistent actions matter so much.

Whether it’s walking, dancing, or chasing kids through a sprinkler, this episode will help you ditch perfection and move in ways that feel good.

TLFMTR (Too Long For Mom To Read):

• The magic of “movement snacks” for busy moms.
  

• How movement impacts both body and mind.
  

• Overcoming the mental hurdle of starting.
  

• Redefining exercise as joy, not punishment.
  

• Showing kids that taking care of yourself matters.
  

What’s one small, joyful way you could move your body today?

Remember, you are a great mom, and you’re not alone in this.

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