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288. Moms Don’t Need More Self Care. We Need Permission to Be Exhausted.

August 26, 2026

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'm reminding us that we can love our families deeply and still need a break, be grateful and overwhelmed, and feel incredibly fulfilled and completely exhausted all at the same time.Maybe taking care of ourselves sometimes means doing something for...

287. Perfectionism Has Robbed Me of More Joy Than Failure Ever Has

August 19, 2026

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, ambition, or simply wanting to do things well.If you’ve been stuck, overthinking, procrastinating, comparing, or quietly wondering if you’re doing enough, I hope this conversation makes you feel a little less alone.You don’t have to do it perfectly. Yo...

286. Beginning Middle School Through the Eyes of My 11-Year-Old

August 12, 2026

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 answers are honest, funny, thoughtful, and such a sweet reminder of how our kids see the world.Whether your child is starting middle school, another grade, or you're simply soaking up these fleeting years of parenthood, I hope this conversatio...