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377: Screen Time Without the Guilt: Creating a Balanced Tech Plan for Summer Jun 12, 2025

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Summer break is here… and so is the never-ending screen time.

If you’re feeling the pressure to fill your kids’ days with enriching, educational, mess-free activities—while working, parenting, and maybe even trying to drink your coffee hot—you’re not alone.

This episode is your permission slip to stop chasing perfection. You’ll learn how screen time can be a healthy part of your family’s summer (yes, really), how to set age-appropriate boundaries without battles, and why trying to go screen-free might be sabotaging your sanity and your kids’ digital skills.

Tune in for guilt-free strategies that make tech work for you—not against you.

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376: Why Doing Less Isn’t Lazy with Courtney Carver Jun 10, 2025

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Ever find yourself powering through spaghetti sauce stains, work emails, and toddler meltdowns while secretly thinking that wanting to rest makes you a whiny weakling? You’re not alone—and Courtney Carver, founder of Be More with Less and author of Gentle, gets it.

Courtney drops a jaw-dropping plot twist that’s part Lifetime movie, part wake-up call, and then shows you how to be gentle with yourself (even when your dog’s wagging tail turns your living room into a 1 AM crime scene). You’ll laugh, you’ll snort, and you’ll nod along because, yes, life really can be that absurd.

By the end, you’ll have a permission slip to rest without shame, a new mantra of “own less, do less, care less,” and the secret to rising from a place of calm instead of chaos—no Perfect Attendance Award required.

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375: Why Does My Body Feel Like it's 90 When I'm Only 45?! Jun 05, 2025

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Ever tried to stand up from the couch and needed a moment of silence to honor your knees? 😩 You’re not alone, friend. In this episode, we welcome Brie’s big sis and a physical therapist, Shanna, on the podcast. We get down and dirty about what happens to our bodies during perimenopause—and why it suddenly feels like gravity’s got a personal vendetta against us.

We’re breaking down how to regain strength during perimenopause, what the heck is happening to your muscles (spoiler: estrogen's peacing out), and the tiny daily habits that make a huge difference. Think Pilates, planks, squats, and… mermaid workouts? 🧜‍♀️ Yes, really.

So if you’re tired of grunting every time you bend down or just want to avoid aging like your great aunt Myrtle (no offense, Myrtle), this one’s for you.

Tune in and laugh your way to a stronger core—because feeling 90 at 45 is not the vibe.

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374: Safe Spaces Start at Home: LGBTQ+ Allyship Tips for Parents with Elena Joy Thurston Jun 03, 2025

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Ever wonder if you're doing this whole “inclusive parenting” thing right… or just winging it with a rainbow sticker and good intentions? Same here.

In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Elena Joy Thurston—a powerhouse CEO of Latitude and LGBTQ+ advocate, speaker, and mom of four—who went from banana-bread-baking Mormon mom to fierce voice for authentic allyship.

We dig into real allyship for parents, like unlearning bias (yes, even the sneaky stuff), turning “oops” moments into growth, and why loving your kid means more than posting during Pride Month.

Because safe spaces for LGBTQ+ kids don’t start on Instagram—they start in our living rooms.

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373: The Personal Spending Paradox: Why It's Harder to Buy That Dress Than Pay for Everyone Else May 29, 2025

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Do you consider yourself a master negotiator when it comes to finding the "best" deal on a new school backpack, but suddenly get amnesia when it's time to justify buying yourself a coffee that costs more than a dollar?

This episode dives deep into why buying that cute top feels like a federal offense, but splurging on your kid's every whim is a walk in the park. It turns out, selfless spending can actually release dopamine, the brain's feel-good chemical, making it easier to be generous with others while self-spending can lead to guilt due to conflicting beliefs.

Ready to ditch the undies with holes and buy yourself something nice? Tune in and let's get you feeling worthy!

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372: Real Housewives, Real Pressure: Jackie Goldschneider Gets Real About Eating Disorders and Perfection May 27, 2025

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Ever feel like you're caught in a never-ending chase for perfection? Like you have to be the perfect mom, have the perfect body, and the perfect life, all while keeping it together?

This episode, we talk with Jackie Goldschneider from The Real Housewives of New Jersey, who knows this pressure all too well. Before becoming a reality TV star, Jackie was an attorney and journalist, but behind the seemingly perfect facade, she was battling a severe eating disorder.

Jackie takes us back to her childhood, sharing how food and dieting became intertwined with love, guilt, and control. She opens up about the dangerous allure of being "the thin one" and the isolating reality of anorexia.

In this powerful and honest conversation, Jackie reveals how societal expectations can warp our relationship with food, the lengths to which someone will go to hide an eating disorder, what finally motivated her to seek recovery – and how she redefined her identity, and advice for anyone who suspects a loved one is struggling with disordered eating.

If you've ever felt the weight of perfection, this episode is a must-listen. Jackie's story is a reminder that you are not alone, and there is hope for healing and self-acceptance.

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The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA)

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371: Puberty at 8?! What Parents Need to Know About The Crucial Years with Dr. Sheryl Gonzalez Ziegler May 22, 2025

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Ever feel like you blinked and suddenly your sweet elementary schooler is dealing with big emotions, social drama, and maybe even puberty?

You're not alone! In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Sheryl Gonzalez-Ziegler, a clinical psychologist and bestselling author, to dive into her newest book, "The Crucial Years: The Essential Guide to Mental Health and Modern Puberty in Middle Childhood". Dr. Ziegler sheds light on why these 6- to 12-year-old years are so important (and often overlooked!) and gives actionable advice on how to support your child's emotional, social, and mental health during this time.

We tackle tough topics like why kids are facing more pressure than ever (seriously, what IS that new math?), how to prioritize emotional intelligence over academics (because surviving the playground is way more important than the Pythagorean theorem, right?), navigating the tricky world of screens and social media (where we're all just trying to keep up!), and effective strategies for emotional regulation (for both you and your kiddo, because let's face it, meltdowns are a family affair).

We’ll help you connect with your child, decode their tween/teen-ish behavior, and maybe, just maybe, avoid completely losing it before they hit high school. Consider this your survival guide to the "forgotten years" – it's a wild ride, but we're in this together!

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370: The Low Cost Family Travel Secret No One Tells You About with Amber Paul May 20, 2025

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Think a family vacation with airfare is totally out of reach? Like, “LOL, we can’t even afford the snacks at the airport” out of reach? You’re not alone. For many moms, the idea of flying the whole crew anywhere beyond Grandma’s house feels like a luxury reserved for lottery winners or influencers with suspiciously perfect luggage. But what if you could take those same daily expenses (yes, even soccer fees and Target runs) and turn them into flights, hotel stays, and even international adventures?

Meet Amber Paul—a former assistant principal and full-time mom who’s been nailing family travel using credit card points for over 11 years. She breaks down how to strategically open credit cards, rack up points without wrecking your credit, and use those points to travel in style (or just get the kids to Legoland without needing a second mortgage). If you’ve ever dreamed of free flights, hotel upgrades, or simply making travel actually happen on a tight budget, this is the episode for you.

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369: Breaking the Overthinking Cycle: From Anxiety Spiral to Present Parenting May 15, 2025

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Ever spiraled from “I forgot to defrost the chicken” to “my kids will grow up resenting me and live off ramen forever”?

Yeah… same. Overthinking is like your brain's favorite hobby—and it's exhausting. One small thing goes sideways, and suddenly you're planning your kid's future therapy bill over a wet tank top and a missed bedtime.

In this episode, we’re diving headfirst into how to stop overthinking as a mom—without being told to “just relax” (because LOL, no). You’ll learn why your brain jumps to worst-case scenarios, how childhood triggers sneak into everyday mom life, and 3 powerful tools that actually help stop the madness.

Expect laughter, permission to lay down for once, and genius tricks like the “ridiculous reframe” to help you shut down the spiral before you're mentally packing your teen’s bags for rock-bottom.

If your brain's constantly doing laps in anxiety land, this one’s your lifeline. Hit play—you deserve the peace.

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BONUS REWIND: 129: Three Easy Ways to Help Our Kids Calm Down When They’re Upset May 14, 2025

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Many of us know exactly what it’s like when our kids have completely flipped out and had a grade 5 meltdown. We so often get frustrated, embarrassed, and even angry. Why does this have to happen?

Emotional dysregulation.

That’s EXACTLY why this happens and we have 3 easy and foolproof ways to help get everyone back to a calmer state!

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⁠Brain-Body Parenting: How to Stop Managing Behavior and Start Raising Joyful, Resilient Kids⁠ by Mona Delahooke, PhD

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