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Oct 14, 2026 • 00:14:41

For four years, our cat, Connor, was the most mischievous, spicy, lovable indoor/outdoor cat. He brought us lizards, birds, mice, and even a bunny. He had his routines, his treats, his bell, his favorite sleeping spots, and his own very big personality.

Oct 07, 2026 • 00:20:00

This weekend was one for the memory bank. 🦒💛

I wen to Fredericksburg to celebrate my friend Joy’s birthday with Kally, Joy, her sisters, Jess and Jenn, and her mom Mechele. Our girls’ weekend involved feeding giraffes and a sloth and getting up...

Sep 30, 2026 • 00:13:44

Sometimes rediscovering yourself looks deep and meaningful. And sometimes it looks like putting on leopard-print pants, sweating through your armpits, and walking down a runway. 😂 Because sometimes the best things happen when we simply say yes.

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Sep 23, 2026 • 00:20:05

Lately, I've been feeling more irritable, impatient, and short-tempered than usual, and honestly, I don't really know why.

So today, I'm inviting you for an honest conversation about emotions, motherhood, stress, guilt, repair, and...

Sep 16, 2026 • 00:12:28

This week, my 11 year old son, Bruce, played his very first baseball game. And as his mom, I walked away from that field thinking about so much more than baseball.

I decided to sit down with Bruce and ask him about why he wanted to play baseball,...

Sep 09, 2026 • 00:13:51

Have you ever looked at another woman’s life and suddenly felt like you were behind? I certainly have.

In this episode, I’m talking about the sneaky way comparison can make us feel like we’re failing simply because someone else appears to be fart...

Sep 02, 2026 • 00:18:08

Dolly Parton was so much more than a country music legend. She was a reminder of what can happen when we stop trying to become someone else and start becoming more fully ourselves.

If you've been feeling like you've lost a little piece...

Aug 26, 2026 • 00:21:32

I don't think moms need another self care checklist. I think we need permission to admit we're exhausted.

In this episode, I'm talking about the difference between neglecting ourselves and simply admitting that we're tired. I&...

Aug 19, 2026 • 00:28:56

I think perfectionism has robbed me of more joy than failure ever has.

In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the perfectionism I didn’t always recognize in myself and how easily it can disguise itself as “high standards,” preparation,...

Aug 12, 2026 • 00:18:10

My son starts middle school today, so in this special episode, I ask him what he's excited about, what he's nervous about, what he hopes middle school will be like, and what advice he'd give another kid who's feeling scared. His answer...