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.

If you're looking for more support on your journey, come and join our free community of moms who get it at https://joinhearttostart.com.

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.

If you're looking for more support on your journey, come and join our free community of moms who get it at https://joinhearttostart.com.

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.

If you're looking for more support on your journey, come and join our free community of moms who get it at https://joinhearttostart.com.

What if the people you admire are a mirror reflecting your own potential?

This whole episode was sparked by a short Instagram video we saw, where we explored the idea that the people you admire might actually be a reflection of who you’re becoming.

Shawna and Cara put a powerful self-help concept to the test, exploring how identifying the qualities we look up to in others from a community leader to a famous author can reveal who we are truly meant to be.

They share personal stories and discuss how admiration is a clue from your intuition, not just a passing feeling.

TLFMTR (Too Long For Mom To Read):

• The qualities you admire in others often signal what you are being pulled to become.
  

• Admiration goes beyond surface-level success like money or fame; it's about deeper traits like confidence, bravery, or kindness.
  

• Finding a brave space for your creative self is a crucial part of personal growth.
  

• Admiration isn't about copying; it's about uncovering the parts of yourself that need more light.

Who are three people you admire most, and what qualities do they possess that you see a spark of within yourself?

Remember, you are a great mom, and your intuition is nudging you forward to become your truest self.

If you're looking for more support on your journey, come and join our free community of moms who get it at https://joinhearttostart.com.

In this episode, Shawna and Cara get real about what no one tells you about aging in motherhood.

From hilarious "mom bum" comments to a shocking revelation about the Golden Girls, this conversation is for any mom who’s ever felt at odds with her reflection.

Join the girls for an honest, funny, and empowering discussion on how to embrace the changes, find beauty in who you are now , and model aging with grace for your kids.

TLFMTR (Too Long for Mom to Read):

• "Mirror blindness" is that feeling of being the same person inside, only to be shocked by your reflection in a photo or video.
  

• Shift your goal from looking "young" to feeling "rested" and good in your body.
  

• Reframe your physical changes: smile lines are proof of laughter , and a soft belly is where life began.
  

• How we handle our own aging teaches our children to approach it with grace, not fear.
  

• A shocking revelation about The Golden Girls that puts it all into perspective.

  
  

How can you speak to the person in the mirror today with the same kindness and grace you would offer a dear friend?

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

If you're looking for more support on your journey, come and join our free community of moms who get it at https://joinhearttostart.com.

We're still riding high from the More For Mom Summit! In this heartfelt thank-you, we're sharing the behind-the-scenes reality of what it took to build this event.

Spoiler: 8 PM-to-midnight work sessions and the powerful themes that emerged.

We talk about why perfection is not the goal, presence is!How your self-care impacts your kids' future, and why you are the magic, not just the magic maker.

This is for every mom who is ready for a different narrative.

TLFMTR (To Long For Mom To Read):

• Why "breaking up with perfection" was the only way the summit (and motherhood) could even happen.
  

• The powerful realization that your children don't grow up to do what you tell them; they grow up to do what you show them.
  

• How true self-care (like Cara taking a bath instead of folding laundry) is a sign of a profound personal shift, not a failure.
  

• The difference between being a "magic maker" for the holidays and remembering that you are the magic.
  

• A reminder that joy isn't something you have to earn, you deserve it, right now.

When was the last time you gave yourself permission to choose presence over perfection?

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

You can still get all 17 recordings and resources from the More For Mom Summit at:

moreformomsummit.com

Do you ever feel stuck on a path you didn't consciously choose?

In this powerful episode, Shawna talks with her best friend and neuroscience coach, Jamie VanderKnokke, about her incredible journey from a childhood filled with trauma and poverty to intentionally rewriting her story.

This conversation is for any mom who feels defined by her past or limiting beliefs and needs a reminder that she has the power to change her entire experience starting with her own mindset.

TLFMTR (Too Long For Mom To Read):

• How to recognize and challenge the limiting beliefs you may have inherited from your childhood.
  

• Why you don't have to "burn it all down" to change your life; you can rewrite your story within your current family and marriage.
  

• The neuroscience-backed truth: As a mom, your regulated calm and mindset set the tone for the entire household.
  

• Jamie's powerful realization: "Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you choose to react to it".
  

• The first step to taking your power back is accountability and making intentional decisions, one at a time.

When you feel overwhelmed or stuck, where is one small area this week you can "take the pen back" and make one intentionally different choice?

Remember, you are a great mom, and your past does not have to define your future.

Join us for the More For Mom Summit, the official summit kick off is November 12th BUT… there’s lots of fun activities and a moms only community buzzing right now.

Get your tickets here: https://moreformomsummit.com/ so you can connect with other moms trying to do something for themselves before the holiday overwhelm kicks in this year.

Connect with Jamie:

• Instagram: @VanderCreativeCo

• Website: vandercreativeco.com

• Podcast: The Rewrite Podcast

In this heartfelt conversation, Shawna welcomes Tara Phillips, founder of Autism Little Learners, to discuss the heavy wall of judgment that hits moms whether from strangers, family, or ourselves.

They explore Tara's mission to offer compassionate support, the importance of listening to autistic voices, and how to stay grounded when outside opinions pile up.

This episode is a supportive reminder that you know your child best and connection is the ultimate goal.

TLFMTR (Too Long For Mom To Read):

• Trust Your Gut: Your instinct as a parent is the biggest thing you can listen to, you know your child best, no matter what.
  

• Connection Over Compliance: Compassionate, connected parenting that prioritizes relationships is more powerful than any strategy or external expectation.
  

• "If It Feels Yucky, Don't Do It": This is a brilliant litmus test for parenting or teaching methods; if it goes against your instinct, it doesn't align.
  

• You're Right Where You're Meant to Be: Stop measuring yourself against an external yardstick. Anchor in the present moment and remember your child has intrinsic value just as they are.
  

• The Power of No: Saying "No, thanks" or "We're not coming" is a complete, understandable sentence and a beautiful tool for protecting your family's peace.

What external expectation or judgment can I consciously choose to release this week, simply because it feels "yucky" and doesn't align with my connection to my child?

Remember, the only thing that truly matters are the relationships and connections you build. You are a great mom, and you're not alone in this.

Join us for the More For Mom Summit, the official summit kick off is November 12th BUT… there’s lots of fun activities and a moms only community buzzing right now.

Get your tickets here: https://moreformomsummit.com/ so you can connect with other moms trying to do something for themselves before the holiday overwhelm kicks in this year.

Connect with Tara:

• Instagram: @autismlittlelearners

• Spotify: The Autism Little Learners Podcast

• Website: autismlittlelearners.com