Hey, Reader. 🛑 Stop trying to be everything to everybody. Your consistent pursuit of being the solution -- or coming up with the solution -- for everyone's problems is making you overwhelmed, exhausted & resentful. You can't be everything. You're not supposed to be. Even with your kids -- you're just supposed to be their mom. You don't have to have all the answers. You don't have to be the most creative or the most entertaining. You simply need to be present, healthy & happy. Your mental load...
4 days ago • 1 min read
Hey, Reader. I used to find it very difficult not to blame myself for things, even if they seemed outside of my control. I've learned that some things, even under our best intentions, just don't go our way. And that's ok. For example, I used to believe being punctual was a badge of honor. "I’m promotable, because I’m on time". Or "I’m a good friend, because I’m always on time". In reality, I just had less things in my way of being on time. When my daughter was a toddler, I would up at 5am and...
5 days ago • 1 min read
Hey, Reader. Happy April!! I've shared a couple times over this last quarter that I was in hibernation. I wasn't keeping my head down just to pop up with some new...thing. While I did add author to my mix of accomplishments ☺ -- I'm still the self-care & mom-life coach who has a podcast & offers group & one-on-one coaching. Long story short, I am still here to help you reclaim joy in your motherhood experience. That has always been my mission. So, in April (and this 2nd quarter of 2025) - I...
6 days ago • 1 min read
Hey, Reader. I hope you enjoyed your weekend. I got my Social Wellness fix on Saturday when I met up with some family for lunch. Then, I spent all day Sunday recovering from all that "people-ing". Overall, it was lovely. I've put in a lot of work to define what self-care looks like for me & what truly brings me joy. It looks differently for everyone, so I love to bring women on the podcast to share what self-care looks like for them. This week, I am joined by Jenny Peacock. Jenny is the...
7 days ago • 1 min read
Hey, Reader. While Friday may mark the end of they work week, as a mother -- it's the start of more to-dos. This may be an only-child thing, but my daughter constantly needs to be entertained. She can't stand to play alone. On the rare occasion that she does entertain herself, it's inevitable that she finds me or my husband to participate with her. As an only child with 2 brother, I can't relate to that. I loved playing by myself. Even as an introvert, I always appreciate times when I could...
10 days ago • 1 min read
Hey, Reader. Some days in motherhood feel like sunshine. But others? They feel like a storm is rolling in—and you forgot your umbrella. You might be stuck in the fog of overwhelm, unsure which way is forward. Or feeling the crackling thunder of resentment, from carrying so much without being seen. Or maybe you’re dried up in the drought of exhaustion, wondering how you’re still standing. I see you. That emotional storm? It’s real. But you don’t have to get lost in it. You can navigate the...
11 days ago • 1 min read
Hey, Reader. I hope you had a nice weekend. Mine was filled with rest, a dance competition, & getting rid of clothes that were very old or barely get worn. It was productive. On the show this week, I chatted with the owner of Moments & Co. - a premier newborn & maternity photography studio. Amy Pazur is a photographer who helps women archive the memories of their motherhood journey. Her passion for photography started at a young age & photographs have been her celebration through great times,...
14 days ago • 1 min read
Hey, Reader I actually love Spring. This time of year is great, because everything is in bloom. It does get a bit overwhelming at times, I'll admit, because my allergies punch hard. I can already feel them activating. What's your allergy med of choice? Of course, I didn't jump in your inbox to talk about my allergies per se. I guess it's more about change. Our lives seem to flow in the same ways the seasons do. We go through periods of growth, then we must adjust to that growth. Once we get a...
18 days ago • 1 min read
Hey, Reader. This week’s episode is a chat with Dr. Darla Bishop about How to Afford Everything — including our broke besties (aka our kids). Darla is the author of “How to Afford Everything”. She approaches personal finance with a gentleness & a realness that empowers me to take control of my finances. In this episode, she talks about the best ways to get our money together & build financial habits that lead to financial freedom. I appreciate you, Brittany Learn more about the membership...
21 days ago • 1 min read