EP:189 In today’s episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of one of the most powerful and emotional weeks I’ve had in a long time.

I’m sharing what it was really like to:

Host a team retreat at my house after 6+ years of building this business Speak at Mom 2.0 and attend brand events and panels Navigate it all while living with Hashimotos, running a growing business, and solo parenting most of the time You’ll hear about:

• The deep bond within my core team (Brittany, Maria, and Emily) and what it meant to finally be together in person for more than a quick trip
• The energy at Mom 2.0: women truly supporting women, without ego or competition
• My honest realization about how grief and nervous system overload have shaped my capacity in business, parenting, and life
• A life-changing connection with Sharon, who left her religious community and shared her past suicidal thoughts — and how that conversation collided with my own story of losing Jonathan to suicide
• The healing power of vulnerable sharing — how opening up can shift something inside both you and the person listening

I also dive into the holistic health and Hashimotos side of this week:

• How my Hashimotos symptoms (hair loss, brain fog, fatigue, joint pain) showed up around the event
• The vitamins, lifestyle shifts, and boundaries that help me support my thyroid and nervous system
• The free thyroid ultrasound I had at the conference (yes, really) and what we saw on the screen
• Why I don’t rely only on “here’s your synthetic thyroid prescription, good luck” — and instead look at gut health, food intolerances, and nervous system regulation

Underneath all of this is the core message of my work:

• If you don’t understand your nervous system, it’s almost impossible to
• break out of roles, communities, or expectations that don’t fit you, heal from grief and burnout, or make sense of what your brain and body are trying to tell you.

When you do understand your nervous system, you can:

• Build a business and life that doesn’t destroy your health
• Show up as the parent and human you actually want to be
• Attract relationships and communities where you’re loved for who you are, not how perfectly you perform

If you’ve ever felt like you’re living a life that was prescribed for you instead of the one that feels right for your brain and body, this episode is for you.

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EP:188 On this episode of Thrive Like a Parent, I’m taking you behind the scenes of our Arizona spring break — just me and the boys — and sharing exactly how I planned a restful, intentional family trip instead of a “go, go, go” burnout vacation.

I walk you through our Arizona + Sedona + Utah itinerary:

Spring training in Phoenix (Rangers vs. Dodgers, all the autographs, and why this turned into a total core memory for the boys) Four days in Sedona with the Pink Jeep Tour, long hikes, pool time, and a magical stargazing night under the stars Our cold but hilarious visit to Slide Rock, exploring Flagstaff, and the jaw-dropping views at Horseshoe Bend Glamping at Under Canvas in Utah and our unforgettable visit to Lower Antelope Canyon Why we chose to go back to Sedona for our final days to simply rest, reconnect, and breathe But this isn’t just a travel recap. I’m sharing:

How I built this trip around nervous system regulation, not perfection or productivity Why I intentionally avoid over-planning and let our brains and bodies lead the way How I balanced my needs and the boys’ needs so everyone actually enjoyed the trip What this adventure showed me about my healing and growth since Jonathan passed, and why I’m so deeply proud of doing this on my own If you’ve ever wondered how to travel with kids without melting down, how to honor your own capacity as a parent, or how to create trips that are about connection, not chaos, this episode is for you.

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And if you want the full itinerary, hotel names, restaurants, and experiences we loved, check the show notes — I’ve linked it all for you there.

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EP:187 Motherhood is beautiful, but it’s also brutal — and you are not broken for finding it hard.

In this episode of Thrive Like a Parent, I sit down with my dear friend Libby Ward, author of Honest Motherhood: On Losing My Mind and Finding Myself. From the very first page, I saw myself in her words, and I know you will too.

We talk openly about:

• What it really feels like to be overstimulated, resentful, and on the edge of rage as a mom
• Why motherhood isn’t a time management issue, it’s a capacity issue
• The moment Libby saw fear in her children’s eyes and realized something had to change
• How chasing the undefined standard of a “good mom” keeps us burned out, dysregulated, and ashamed
• Why radical honesty about your actual life (your nervous system, support, money, partner, health) is the first step to feeling human again
• Letting go of being selfless and instead finally having a self
• Practical ways to lower your standards, say no, reclaim time, and build capacity so you can show up as the parent you want to be

If you’ve ever thought, “Why is this so hard for me when everyone else seems fine?” or “I’m barely holding it together,” this conversation is for you. You’ll walk away feeling seen, less alone, and with permission to stop hustling for some impossible version of “good mom” and start honoring your real, lived experience.

📖 Libby’s book, Honest Motherhood, is out April 14 and available in print, audio, and ebook wherever you buy books. If you’re going to read one motherhood book this year, let it be this one.

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• Share this with a mom friend who thinks she’s the only one losing it. She’s not. Neither are you.

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