Experience Motherhood
Feeling alone in motherhood? Not sure of who you are anymore? Motherhood is a profoundly personal experience for every woman. Come along with me, a licensed therapist, as we delve into both the unique and shared aspects of this remarkable journey known as motherhood.
You'll hear personal stories, encounters and knowledge as a therapist and mom. I'll be interviewing guests and moms (just like you) who have inspirational and relatable journeys in motherhood.
Let's do motherhood together! We can't control all of our circumstances, but we can change how we experience them.
Episodes
95 episodes
94. What I Wish Someone Had Told Me About This Season of Motherhood
Every season of motherhood looks different.When my kids were babies and toddlers, I remember wondering what life would feel like once we got past those exhausting early years. I imagined things might feel calmer… more predictable… maybe ...
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Episode 94
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15:44
93. How Daily Routines Help Kids Thrive (and Moms Feel Less Overwhelmed) with Jessica Irwin
Daily routines might sound simple, but the right rhythms can completely change how your days feel as a parent. Instead of rigid schedules or perfectly planned days, small pockets of consistency can help kids feel secure, reduce chaos at home, a...
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92. Buying Back Your Time as a Mom: How to Delegate Without Guilt with Christine Landis
So much of motherhood isn’t the visible work; it’s the invisible remembering, anticipating, planning, and holding it all together. And for many of us, that mental load is what leaves us the most exhausted.In this conversation, I’m joined...
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91. The Power of Slowing Down in Motherhood
Lately, I’ve been feeling the familiar tension of wanting to grow, be productive, and say yes, while also craving a slower, more present way of living. In this episode, I’m reflecting on a recent family trip that completely shifted my perspecti...
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90. Finding Joy in Motherhood: Simple Mindset Shifts with Shayla of Hey Shayla
Motherhood doesn’t always come naturally and when it feels hard, it’s easy to assume we’re doing something wrong. In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Shayla of Hey Shayla, a mom of three and creator known for her honest conversations abou...
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89. The Invisible Mental Load of Motherhood (And How to Start Letting Go)
In this episode, I’m inviting you into an honest, couch-conversation style reflection on the mental and emotional weight so many of us carry in motherhood. From the never-ending “open tabs” in our minds to the invisible labor of keeping everyth...
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88. What I’m Letting Go of in This Season of Motherhood
Lately, I’ve been noticing that the most meaningful shifts in my life haven’t come from adding more, but from gently letting things go. In this episode, I share some of the pressures, expectations, and beliefs I’m loosening my grip on in this s...
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87. Redefining Success in Unexpected Seasons of Motherhood with Kristin Mervich
In this episode of Experience Motherhood, I’m joined by therapist, business owner, and mom of three Kristin Mervich for an honest conversation about what happens when motherhood and life take an unexpected turn. We talk about how ambit...
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86. When Anxiety Looks Like Control in Motherhood
In this episode of Experience Motherhood, I’m talking about a side of mom anxiety that doesn’t always get named: the kind that looks responsible, capable, and “on top of everything.” I share why managing anxiety isn’t about getting rid...
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85. Finding Alignment as a Type A Mom with Abby Rose Green
In today’s episode of Experience Motherhood, I’m welcoming back someone I truly adore — Abby Rose Green. Abby is a mom of three, a podcaster, influencer, and Down syndrome inclusion advocate. She has a gift for helping...
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84. The Myth of Doing It All: Letting Go of Guilt in Motherhood
In this episode of Experience Motherhood, I’m gently unpacking one of the most exhausting lies so many moms carry — the idea that being a good mom means doing it all, perfectly, all the time. I share a moment from my o...
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83. Transforming “I Just Wish” Moments into Peace and Contentment with Kate Strickler
In this episode of Experience Motherhood, I’m chatting with Kate Strickler, creator behind Naptime Kitchen and author of her new book I Just Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen. Kate has been inspiring m...
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82. A New Season of Experience Motherhood: Presence, Purpose, and the Both/And
After taking a much-needed break, I’m back and this episode feels like a homecoming.Over the past season, I intentionally stepped away from the podcast to be deeply present with my kids, navigate some big family transitions, an...
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81. A Mid-Year Reset: What I’m Prioritizing (and Letting Go) This Summer
Are you feeling the shift that summer brings—more chaos, less routine, and a quiet craving for space to breathe? In this honest and soul-centered episode, I’m hitting pause and sharing my personal mid-year reset.Instead of chasi...
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Season 4
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Episode 81
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22:42
80. How Moms Can Build a Healthy, Guilt-Free Relationship with Money with Lindsey Konchar
Does money make you anxious? Do you feel stuck in guilt, avoidance, or overwhelm every time you try to budget or think about the future? In this episode, we're rewriting the money story many moms have carried for far too long — and replacing it...
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Season 4
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Episode 80
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41:48
79. Helping Moms Feel Confident in Early Learning with Kelsey Cook
In this week's episode, I'm joined by Kelsey Cook, a certified teacher, mom of four, and founder of Learning with Kelsey—a hands-on, screen-free subscription box designed to support early childhood education at home.If you’ve ev...
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Season 4
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Episode 79
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36:42
78. Feeling Overwhelmed, Mama? Why This Season Is So Heavy + How to Lighten the Load
In this episode, I’m speaking straight to the mom who’s doing all the things—spring sports, end-of-year school chaos, family schedules, emotional labor—and silently wondering how she’s supposed to keep it up. If you’ve been feeling overstretche...
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Season 4
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Episode 78
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17:52
77. How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex, Consent, and Boundaries with Dr. Heidi Croatt
How do we raise kids who are confident in their boundaries, respectful of others, and not afraid to talk to us about the hard stuff—especially when we never had those conversations growing up?Today, I’m joined by D...
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Season 4
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Episode 77
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53:51
76. Meal Planning Made Simple: Time-Saving Tips for Busy Moms with Allison Schaaf
If you’re a busy mom trying to juggle everything — and still get a healthy dinner on the table — today’s episode is for you! I’m joined by Allison Schaaf, a Chef, Registered Dietitian, Founder & CEO of Prep Dish, and a mom of three...
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Season 4
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Episode 76
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34:20
75. Hormones, Health, and Motherhood with Stefanie Adler
In this empowering episode, I’m joined by Stefanie Adler, Certified Nutrition Consultant and women’s hormone and fertility expert, to talk all things motherhood, hormones, and trusting the wisdom of your body.We explore how moms can feel...
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Season 4
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Episode 75
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41:33
74. How to Embrace Life After an Unexpected Diagnosis with Kari Baker
In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Kari A. Baker—author, speaker, and founder of KIND Families, a community for those who love Kids with Invisible Neurological Differences. We talk honestly about the pain of letting go of the life you o...
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Season 4
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Episode 74
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44:46
73. How Busy Moms Can Manage Stress, Let Go of Guilt & Focus on Wellness with Reena Vokoun
In this episode, we're diving deep into the realities of motherhood, stress, guilt, and self-care with Reena Vokoun, Founder and CEO of Passion Fit. Reena wears many hats—entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, award-winning author, and mom—and she shares ...
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Season 4
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Episode 73
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40:52
72. When Motherhood Doesn’t Look Like You Expected with Brynn Hadley
Motherhood has a way of humbling us, doesn’t it? In this episode, I sit down with my friend Brynn Hadley to talk about the stark contrast between the mom we imagined we’d be and the one we actually are. Spoiler alert: reality is messier, funnie...
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Season 4
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Episode 72
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42:44
71. Do I Have ADHD? The Signs Women Miss & What to Do Next with Dr. Lauren Rance
Many women go years—sometimes decades—without realizing they have ADHD. Often, it’s only after their own child is diagnosed that they start recognizing the signs in themselves. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Lauren Rance, a licensed psych...
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Season 4
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Episode 71
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43:00
70. How Understanding Your Attachment Style Shapes Motherhood with Natalie Larson
Have you ever wondered how your own childhood experiences shape the way you show up as a mom? In this episode, I sit down with fellow therapist Natalie Larson to explore how understanding your attachment style can transform your parenting. We d...
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Season 4
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Episode 70
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36:02