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233: Grief, Connection, and Music as a Lifeboat, with Carly King Feb 28, 2024

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In this episode, I sit down with my pseudo sister, Carly King, to discuss everything from grief; to our childhood experiences together; to how Carly came to music and honed her craft as a professional recording artist. Carly and I discuss the unique relationship between our mothers, and we unpack the tragedy Carly and her family experienced when they lost her father in 9/11. Carly shares how she has grown up with grief and how that grief has changed over time, how she feels connected to the world through her grief, and how music was the outlet that she didn’t see coming. She also talks about her path to becoming a recording artist, the creative process and personal meaning behind her song “Trust Me, Honey,” and the concept of being “a curse and a lifeboat,” a set of lyrics from her music. Finally, she shares what it’s been like releasing new EP, “From A to B,” and plays a live rendition of “Trust Me, Honey.”

Key Takeaway / Points:

On losing her father in 9/11
On growing up with grief and having grief change over time
On the strangeness of having a personal tragedy be a national tragedy
On the unique privilege of being connected to the world
On the importance of having an outlet for grief
How Carly came to music and honed her craft
Carly’s path as a recording artist
On the creative process behind writing her song “Trust Me, Honey”
On the concept of being “a curse and a lifeboat”
On the release of her new EP, “From A to B”
Carly plays “Trust Me, Honey”

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232: Solo Q&A: Anxiety, Managing Friendships, and Career Advice Feb 21, 2024

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In this solo episode, I answer listener questions on non-parenting topics, from mouth taping; to career advice I wish I’d been given at twenty-five. I share what my journey has been with anxiety medication, advice on managing friendships with someone struggling to conceive, when and why I quit the corporate world and started Freckled Foodie, and where I would start for anyone interested in exploring marijuana. Plus, of course, what my dream day of eating would look like.

Key Takeaway / Points:

On mouth taping - when I started, what it is, and how it’s helped me
On my journey with anxiety medication
My thoughts on books “Iron Flame” and “Fourth Wing”
How we entertain and exercise our dog, Charlie
How to manage friendships with someone struggling to conceive
On being self conscious about introducing myself as a creator
When and why I quit my corporate job and how it led to Freckled Foodie
Career advice I wish I’d been given at 25
Tips on where to start if interested in exploring marijuana
My dream day of eating
On what I love and wish was different about our house

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231: Picking Fights, Sister Comparison, and Old Family Beliefs with My Sister, Lucy Feb 14, 2024

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In this episode, I sit down with my sister, Lucy, to talk about everything from listener poll results on serial killer tendencies; to getting the “ick” from our past content; to whether Lucy experiences imposter syndrome and anxiety. We read an old letter we found from our mom to Lucy in high school, discuss how Lucy felt always being compared to me when we were growing up, and unpack a recent fight I picked with my husband. We also talk about how we both feel comfortable fighting, how families can put you in a box and hold onto old beliefs, and how I feel like I’m failing at everything right now. Finally, we discuss how high strung I was before having kids, my recent experience going to an event, and how the internet can bring people together in strange ways.

Key Takeaway / Points:

Listener poll results from our previous episode (serial killer tendencies, brushing teeth with cold vs. hot water, and shower etiquette)
On getting the “ick” from our past content
A recent experience I had with my therapist
On whether Lucy experiences imposter syndrome and anxiety
On reading our mom’s old letter to Lucy
How Lucy felt always being compared to me when we were growing up
Unpacking a recent fight I picked with my husband
On growing up in chaos and feeling comfortable fighting
Reflecting on how high strung I was before having kids
On how families put you in a box and hold onto old beliefs
On feeling like I’m failing at everything right now
On going to a recent event and how the internet brings people together in strange ways

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230: How to Raise Your First Like Your Third with Caroline Chambers Feb 07, 2024

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In this episode, I sit down with old friend, creator, and food writer Caroline Chambers to talk about all things food, tackling dinner time with kids running around, and how we can make cooking satisfying despite it also being the bane of our existence. Caroline and I talk about our New Jersey connection and how she grew up with my older sister Maddie, what her boarding school experience was like, and how we truly bonded years ago when I taught her to “boot and rally.” We unpack the concept of “raising your first child like your third,” how we tackle nights with multiple kids, and how she developed her Substack, What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking. Finally, she shares how she developed her career in food, what her go-to ten minute meals are today, and which necessary white lies we tell our toddlers to get them to eat and brush their teeth.

Key Takeaway / Points:

On our New Jersey connection
On Caroline’s boarding school experience
On our relationships with our siblings
The time I taught Caroline how to “boot and rally”
On how Caroline took steps to becoming a creator
On the concept of raising your first child like your third
How we tackle nights with multiple kids
On “what to cook when you don’t feel like cooking”
On Caroline’s relationship with food growing up
How developed her career in food, from working in advertising to running Don Julio’s social media
Caroline’s go-to ten minute meals
On the necessary little white lies we tell our toddlers

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229: Solo Q&A: Postpartum and Parenting Jan 31, 2024

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In this solo episode, I answer listener questions on all things postpartum parenting, from the hardest part about transitioning from one to two kids; to how we try to manage toddler tantrums. I share how our current childcare looks, how we tackle division of labor and how that has evolved, and how I deal with “Mom jealousy” rather than Mom guilt. I also discuss prioritizing alone time, navigating not being able to give my first child undivided attention anymore, and how my mental health is right now postpartum. Finally, I share how to set boundaries during postpartum, how we have navigated sex and intimacy postpartum, and what my “fuck, marry, kill: postpartum edition” looks like between postpartum doula, toddler childcare, and meal trains.

Key Takeaway / Points:

The hardest part about transitioning from one to two kids
How to manage toddler tantrums, from riding the wave to going outside
How our current childcare looks
How we tackle division of labor now, and how it has evolved
On feeling Mom jealousy vs. Mom guilt
On prioritizing alone time and refilling your cup
How to navigate not giving your first child your undivided attention anymore
Favorite thing about being the mother to boys
How we deal with TV time
How my mental health is right now postpartum
What support I wish I had during postpartum
How to set boundaries during postpartum
On navigating sex and intimacy with your spouse postpartum
Fuck, marry, kill: postpartum doula, toddler childcare, or meal train

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228: TikTok Trends, Farting in Front of Your Partner, Saltburn, and Serial Killer Tendencies Jan 24, 2024

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In this episode, I sit down with my sister and recurring guest on the podcast, Lucy, to unpack where we’re both at in our lives right now, and to catch up on everyday life. We chat about Lucy’s future presence on the show, her time in Florida with our family, farting in front of partners, and more. We also talk about the latest TikTok trends including front-to-back showering, the mob wife aesthetic, and how generally jumping from trend to trend can feel exhausting in this day and age. Finally, we share what we feel our serial killer tendencies are, how we felt about Saltburn, and how I’m currently feeling overwhelmed with two kids and how Lucy doesn’t feel ready to have children at this point in her life.

Key Takeaway / Points:

On Lucy’s future presence on the podcast
On Lucy’s time in Florida with our family
On farting and pooping in front of your partner
On front-to-back showering, the mob wife aesthetic, and the exhaustion of jumping from trend to trend
On feeling lost with fashion right now
On our serial killer tendencies
Unpacking Saltburn and our reactions to it
On feeling overwhelmed with two kids and Lucy not being ready for children right now
On Lucy’s journey with A Court of Thorns and Roses

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227: Thriving in Unfamiliar Environments with Chloe Sappern, the Creative Brain Behind my Business Jan 17, 2024

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In this episode, I sit down with Chloe Sappern, my creative right hand for my brand and a close friend, to talk about Chloe’s role as a social media strategist, how she grew to build Sappern Creative, and how she navigates creativity and collaboration in her work. Chloe shares her trajectory from the Cornell School of Hotel Administration to creating her own business, what her day-to-day looks like working with multiple clients, and how we started working together off of Chloe’s cold-email. She also discusses how she tries to implement work boundaries as a self-titled people-pleaser, what she finds the most challenging about social media today, and why she thrives in unfamiliar environments. Finally, we talk about why she stopped drinking early on in college and how she navigated dating, and she answers listener questions on how she organizes her day as someone who’s self-employed and how one can get involved in social media strategy.

Key Takeaway / Points:

Chloe’s role as a social media strategist, and how we work creatively together
How Chloe collaborates with her clients
On Chloe’s creative path, from the Cornell School of Hotel Administration to working with Serena Kerrigan to creating her own business
How we started working together from Chloe cold-emailing me
How Chloe tries to implement work boundaries as a self-titled people pleaser
What Chloe finds the most challenging about social media today
On why certain content overperforms and underperforms
Why Chloe never wants to be on-screen talent
Why Chloe thrives in unfamiliar environments
Why Chloe stopped drinking starting her freshman year of college
How she navigated dating when not drinking
Answering listener questions on:
Organizing your day as someone who’s self-employed
Balancing polish and authenticity on social media
Advice for getting involved in social media strategy

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226: Babies, Bidets, and a Little Bit of Boredom: Hello, 2024 Jan 10, 2024

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In this solo episode, I dive into how I’ve been feeling so far in postpartum, how our holiday and New Year went as a family of four, and what I’m hoping for moving into 2024. I discuss how our current sleep/feeding schedule is going with our newborn and where I’m at mentally right now, what I’m excited to explore on the podcast this year, and how it’s still impossible for me to wrap my head around being an adult. I also share why I’ve decided to stop breastfeeding and how freeing that decision has been, and how I’m digesting feelings of resentment, disconnect, and protectiveness as a mother. I also share why the newborn phase has not been a favorite of mine this time around, why comparing baby experiences is so unhelpful, and how I’m moving into this year at my own pace and not succumbing to social media pressure.

Key Takeaway / Points:

On my recent social media break and how I feel afterwards
My current sleep/feed schedule with our newborn
The future of the podcast and my goals for 2024
On traveling with our newborn and toddler and surviving the airport
On my edible therapy and not feeling like an adult
On the freedom of stopping breastfeeding and why we stopped
A recent mishap I had with my mom’s bidet
On feeling bored in the newborn phase
On digesting feelings of resentment and disconnect
On accepting that comparing baby experiences isn’t useful
On not succumbing to New Year social media pressure

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225: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly in Pregnancy with Lauren Elizabeth Jan 03, 2024

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In this episode, I sit down with Lauren Elizabeth to discuss all things pregnancy and the emotional rollercoaster of preparing for your child to enter the world. Lauren talks about her first trimester experience and struggling to navigate medications, feeling shameful and lazy when battling pregnancy fatigue, and not always being able to connect to the baby in your womb. She also shares what she’s most anxious about for postpartum and how she’s proactively preparing, how being raised by a single mother and having an absent father affected her relationship with her partner and how she worked through her resentment, and why she’s most excited about discovering her inner child once her baby is born.

Key Takeaway / Points:

On Lauren’s rough first trimester and struggling to navigate medications
On the shame of feeling “lazy” and battling pregnancy fatigue
On confusing feelings over pregnancy and not always feeling connected to the baby in your womb
On protecting your peace during pregnancy
What Lauren is anxious about for postpartum and how she’s proactively preparing for it
On being raised by a single mother and having her father issues resurface in her relationship with her partner
On the excitement of discovering her future inner child
On whether she’ll document her birthing experience

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Podcast: @themoodpod

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224: Your Beliefs Create Your Life with Mimi Bouchard Dec 27, 2023

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In this episode, I sit down with Superhuman App creator Mimi Bouchard to discuss all things visualization and the power of intentional thinking. Mimi shares her trajectory over the past ten years and how she became passionate about personal development, how what she calls the “what if” pull guided her towards her true potential, and why perfection is a fallacy and your bounce-back rate is much more important. She talks about how she started practicing self-guided visualization which ultimately led to creating the Superhuman App, how your beliefs about yourself and the world around you create your life, and how you can tap into your future self frequency to embody the person you’ve always wanted to be.

Key Takeaway / Points:

On being a sharer and how that intersects with Mimi’s content
Mimi’s ten year journey towards personal development
On feeling the “what if” pull and sensing your true potential
On the fallacy of perfection and the importance of the bounce back rate
On the numbing aspects of social media
On the origins of Mimi’s app, SuperHuman, and how she started practicing visualization
How your beliefs create your life
On living your life as if you’ve already achieved what you want
On tapping into your future self frequency

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