• 336 - The Productivity Trap: This Is Why Being Busy Isn’t Moving You Forward
    Mar 11 2025

    Do you ever feel like you’re constantly busy but never truly productive?

    Your to-do list is endless, you’re always running from one task to the next, and yet, at the end of the day, it feels like you haven’t really moved the needle on what actually matters.

    If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

    In today’s episode, we’re breaking down why busyness isn’t the same as productivity—and why understanding this is crucial to creating a stress-free, fulfilling life.

    The truth is, constantly being in “go mode” keeps your nervous system stuck in a state of reactivity, making it harder to focus, prioritize, and accomplish meaningful work.

    If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing more but achieving less, it’s time to shift from just checking boxes to true, intentional productivity.

    Listen in to learn:

    • Why stress hijacks your brain and keeps you trapped in the cycle of busyness
    • The difference between reactive busyness and true, fulfilling productivity
    • How regulating your nervous system can help you work smarter—not harder—so you can finally feel calm, focused, and in control of your time.


    Related Links:

    • Previous Episode
    • Cure Your Busy Brain: The Protocol to Calm an Anxious Mind
    • Unlock Inner Peace: 5 Strategies for Busy Moms
    • Breaking Busy: 5 Reasons Why You Might Struggle with Rest
    • Time with God as Busy Mom: How Prioritizing a Spiritual Practice Helps Calm the Chaos
    • Get Organized! How Busy Moms Reduce Clutter & Manage Their Time

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    22 mins
  • 335 - Do You Have These 3 Signs of Mom Burnout? Here’s How to Reclaim Your Energy
    Mar 7 2025

    You love your kids more than life itself… so why does everything they do feel like nails on a chalkboard lately?

    Why are you so exhausted before the day even starts?

    Why does it feel like you’re carrying the entire weight of your family’s existence while no one else seems to notice?

    If that sounds familiar, you’re not just tired—you might be in mom burnout.

    It’s full-blown nervous system dysregulation—your brain and body stuck in overdrive, running on stress hormones, and leaving you physically, mentally, and emotionally fried.

    But here’s the good news: burnout isn’t permanent. And you don’t have to “push through” or wait for some magical day when life slows down. You can start healing now.

    Listen in to learn:

    • ✅ The 3 biggest signs of mom burnout (that you might be brushing off as “normal”)
    • ✅ How chronic stress is rewiring your nervous system—and what that means for your patience, energy, and memory
    • ✅ Small, realistic steps you can take today to start healing and regulating your nervous system

    If you’ve been telling yourself, “This is just my life now,” I promise you—it doesn’t have to be this way forever. Let’s dive in and start making real changes.

    Related Links:

    • Previous Episode
    • Get Organized! How Busy Moms Reduce Clutter & Manage Their Time
    • Sober Curious? Sneaky Ways Mommy Wine Culture is Impacting Your Nervous System
    • Working Mom’s Survival Guide: 8 Lessons for Work-Life Balance
    • Put Your Lists Away! Effective Time Management, Organization and Productivity for Moms
    • Recognizing Burnout: 6 Critical Symptoms You Might Be Overlooking

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    27 mins
  • 334 - 3 Reasons Perfectionism Is Keeping You Overwhelmed (and How to Break Free)
    Mar 4 2025

    Do you wear perfectionism like a badge of honor?

    Maybe you tell yourself that it’s the reason you’re successful—the thing that keeps you disciplined, polished, and ahead of the game. That being meticulous is what sets you apart.

    But let’s be real—what has perfectionism also given you? Overthinking? Anxiety? A chronic sense that no matter what you accomplish, it’s never quite enough?

    Perfectionism isn’t actually a flex—it’s a stress response. And if you’ve been wearing it like a badge of honor, it might be the very thing keeping you stuck.

    In this episode, we’ll break down:

    • 🔥 How perfectionism keeps you playing small, not helping you grow
    • 🧠 How your nervous system reinforces perfectionism(spoiler: you can rewire it)
    • 💡 The sneaky ways perfectionism blocks learning, growth, & creativity
    • 🔑 Simple, body-based strategies to break the cycle and ewire your brain for resilience, confidence, and ease

    How about we stop letting perfectionism call the shots? Listen in, and let’s start unlearning the patterns that are keeping you overwhelmed, overworked, and over it. 💛

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    24 mins
  • 333 - 4 Key Factors That Determine How You Handle Hardship with Dr. Neeta Bhushan
    Feb 28 2025

    For us high-achievers, we often think of resilience as pushing through, powering on, and handling it all.

    But what if true resilience isn’t about white-knuckling your way through hardship—but about allowing yourself to soften, heal, and bounce forward instead of just back?

    In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Neeta Bhushan, author of That Sucked, Now What?, to talk about what it really takes to move through life’s hardest moments.

    Dr. Neeta’s story is one of profound loss—losing her mother, father, and brother before she turned 19—and the journey she took to rebuild herself while navigating perfectionism, high-achiever pressure, and cultural expectations.

    But this isn’t just about survival. It’s about rewriting the way we think about resilience, breaking generational cycles, and learning how to meet life’s challenges without burning ourselves out in the process.

    We talk about redefining strength, breaking generational patterns, and the tension between raising resilient kids while also protecting them from pain.

    🔥 Three Things You’ll Learn in This Episode:

    1. The Truth About Resilience—Why it’s not about toughening up, but about allowing yourself to feel, soften, and receive support.
    2. The Bounce Factor—The four key factors that determine how well you recover from hardship (and how to build more resilience starting today).
    3. Parenting & Resilience—How to foster grit and independence in your kids without tough love or suppressing their emotions.

    If you’ve been navigating grief, burnout, or just trying to figure out how to keep going when life feels heavy—this episode is for you.

    Connect with Dr. Neeta:

    1. Dr. Neeta's Instagram
    2. Watch Dr. Neeta on Youtube
    3. Dr. Neeta's Book -That Sucked. Now What?

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    45 mins
  • 332 - 4 Signs You’re Addicted to Cortisol (and How to Fix It)
    Feb 25 2025

    Are you addicted to stress?

    Ever feel like you’re powered by adrenaline until you hit a wall—drained, anxious, and totally off?

    It might be more than just a busy day. Your body can actually get addicted to stress.

    Cortisol, the hormone fueling your fight-or-flight response, can keep you stuck in overdrive, even when you’re juggling a million things.

    In today’s episode, I’m uncovering 4 signs you might be addicted to cortisol and sharing simple, actionable shifts to help reset your nervous system. If you’re ready to break free from that chronic stress cycle and reclaim your energy, hit play now!

    Listen in to learn:
    ✅ Why high cortisol feels productive but leads to burnout
    ✅ 4 everyday habits that signal cortisol addiction
    ✅ How to reset your stress response and reclaim your energy

    I break down why cortisol addiction happens, and share powerful tips to support your circadian rhythm, fuel your body right, and set the boundaries your nervous system needs to shift out of fight-or-flight mode.

    Ready to stop running on stress and start thriving with real, lasting energy? Let’s get into it!

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    24 mins
  • 331 - Transform Your Evening Routine: The 9pm Rule & 4 Nighttime Habits
    Feb 21 2025

    Do your evenings look anything like this? Finally get the kids to bed and then…

    📱 Scrolling endlessly while the clock ticks past bedtime…

    😩 Mentally running through tomorrow’s to-do list…

    🍷 Reaching for that glass of wine, hoping it’ll take the edge off…

    And yet, when you finally get in bed, your brain won’t shut off.

    In today’s episode, I’m sharing my 9PM Rule—a simple, science-backed evening routine designed to help you shift from stress to deep, restorative calm.

    These four steps (plus a bonus!) are small but powerful tweaks that train your body to feel safe enough to fully unwind.

    No drastic life overhauls—just intentional habits that signal to your nervous system: We’re done for the day. It’s time to rest.

    Listen in to learn:

    • Why your nervous system struggles to wind down at night (and how to fix it)
    • The 4-part 9PM Rule that shifts you out of stress mode before bed
    • A simple nighttime drink swap that helps you sleep deeper and wake up refreshed


    Try these steps for one week and see how your nights—and mornings—transform.


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    30 mins
  • 330 - 3 Somatic Practices for Anxiety: Why They Work & How to Do Them
    Feb 18 2025

    Have you ever told yourself “just calm down” knowing full well that saying it isn’t going to do much to help?

    Newsflash: Anxiety isn’t a mind game—it’s a full-body takeover.

    If you’ve tried to outsmart it with logic, you already know that simply “thinking” your way out of anxiety never works. Your nervous system craves real, body-based signals of safety.

    In today’s episode, I’m serving up 3 powerful somatic practices that kick anxiety to the curb—fast.

    No marathon meditation sessions here, just quick, effective moves that work with your body, not against it.

    Listen in to learn:
    ✅ Why anxiety lives in your body (and why mindset shifts alone don’t cut it)
    ✅ 3 simple somatic practices to shift the state of your nervous system in real time
    ✅ How to use movement, breath, and tapping to signal safety and reduce anxiety in real-time

    Ready to turn your anxious moments into opportunities for calm? Hit play and let’s do this!


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    21 mins
  • 329 - Unlocking Natural Eczema Solutions: Reclaim Your Child’s Health with Andra McHugh
    Feb 14 2025

    Parents—if you’re tired of watching your child battle red, itchy, painful eczema with temporary fixes that never really work, this episode is for you!

    Today, I’m joined by Andra McHugh, host of the Eczema Kids podcast and a powerhouse mom of four who turned her family’s eczema struggles into a mission.

    Frustrated by endless treatments and conflicting advice, Andra took matters into her own hands—and she’s here to share her natural, science-backed solutions that actually work.

    In this episode, you’ll discover:

    • How simple tweaks in diet and stress management can transform your child’s skin.
    • Organic skincare rituals designed specifically for eczema-prone, sensitive skin.
    • Powerful strategies to confidently advocate for your child’s health and build lifelong wellness.

    Listen today to learn how to break the cycle of inflammation and help your child heal—naturally.

    Connect with Andra:

    • Andra’s Website
    • Andra’s Instagram

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    36 mins