268: Reflecting on One Year as a Mom of Two
On developing the “Quiet Your Mind and Busy Your Hands” journal and adult coloring affirmation book, reflecting on the past year with two children, and why the mom I was for my firstborn’s year one is vastly different from the mom I am today.
266: Motherhood is a Communal Act with Cat and Nat
On raising seven kids between the two of them, how our culture isn’t set up for communal support, how they navigate social media with teens, and more.
265: Things I Wish I Knew Before Having a Baby
On never having the "perfect" timeline for having kids, the joy of watching your child experience the world, how important your village is, and more.
264: Navigating ADHD and Maternal Mental Health with Dr. Sarah Oreck of Mavida Health
On the importance of maternal mental health care and, specifically, all things ADHD, lifestyle techniques to help work with ADHD symptoms, and how to communicate your mental health needs to your partner.
237: Matrescence, The Magic of Facebook Groups, and Nostalgia for the Present
On how we went about our nanny search, unpacking matrescence, and my experience with the 1-2 kid transition.
230: How to Raise Your First Like Your Third with Caroline Chambers
On the concept of raising your first child like your third, what to cook when you don’t feel like cooking, and Caroline’s go-to ten minute meals.
226: Babies, Bidets, and a Little Bit of Boredom: Hello, 2024
On digesting postpartum feelings of resentment and protectiveness as a mother of two, unpacking our end to 2023, and what I’m looking forward to in 2024.
222: Transitioning From One Kid to Two
On navigating maternity leave with a toddler and a newborn, feeling prepared and confident about the small things in motherhood and anxious about the macro things, and how my mental health is different this time in postpartum versus 2021.
221: Expecting Happiness with FF Fam Member Chelsey Korhonen
On Chelsey’s incredible story of having two babies five weeks apart, what it was like caring for two newborns at once, and how she developed and coped with postpartum anxiety.
217: The Power of “And” with Sarah Nicole Landry, aka “The Birds Papaya”
On how Sarah’s four pregnancy and birthing experiences differed from each other, how you can set up systems so you don’t “lose” yourself in motherhood, and how Sara chooses to show up for her life throughout body changes, divorce, and being in the public eye.
209: Growing Together Through Friendship and Motherhood with Jess Nash
On how friendship and motherhood intersect, how Jess and I reconnected after several years of not staying in touch, and how friends can support each other as mothers and non-mothers.
208: Finding the Bridge Between Motherhood and Womanhood with Lizzy Mathis
On the often overwhelming transition from womanhood to motherhood, how women can “lose” themselves in their identities of being a mother, and how filling our cups as mothers should be a joyful process.
194: Dispelling the Myth of Work-Life Balance with Sarah Steele, aka The Corporate Mama
On the myth of work-life balance, tips for working from home while parenting, and self-regulating intense emotions as a mother.
189: The Power of Being All In with Nicole Walters
Nicole’s incredible story of how she adopted her three children, how she has navigated motherhood through the years, and how she built her business empire.
187: This Fucking Sucks with Katrina Scott
On Katrina’s balancing act of publicly sharing fertility struggles, grieving while caring for her child, and how to speak to someone who has experienced pregnancy loss or pain.
185: Surprise! Baby #2 Is On the Way
On whether we feel ready for baby number two, how I’ve been feeling in the first trimester so far, and what we’re looking forward to in the second trimester and beyond.
169: Grieving the Baby Stage
On all of the confusing and overwhelming feelings of watching my son leave the baby phase and enter the toddler phase.
168: Forging Your Own Creative Path with Lucie Fink
On Lucie’s content creation trajectory, her motherhood transformation, and navigating sharing her son publicly.
165: SEASON 5! Joining Dear Media, What is to Come this Season, My Recent Trip to Italy, and More
On my incredibly exciting partnership with Dear Media, what’s in store for Season 5 of the podcast, and a life update.
161: Answering Listener Q&As
Answering listener questions on topics from being a stay-at-home-mom to home buying non-negotiables.