There’s a pattern I see every year around this time. Kids feel stressed about the upcoming shift from school to summer, but they don’t always say they’re stressed. Instead, they act it out. The clinginess, meltdowns, and defiance are signs that their nervous systems are trying to manage a big internal shift. And moms often take that stress on as th…

On Mother’s Day (and really, any day), it’s easy to get caught up in how everyone else sees you as a mom. What if, this year, you took a few minutes to see yourself? In today’s episode, I’m sharing five simple, meaningful questions to help you reflect on how you’re showing up, what’s working in your parenting, and what you want more of. It’s a chan…

Remember rolling your eyes when your parents complained about your music or fashion choices? Now you find yourself sighing about your child's screen time or social media habits. The "kids today" worry is as old as parenting itself, and every generation has been convinced the next one is somehow falling short or headed for disaster. In this episode,…

We don't often hear people say, “I adapted well to harsh discipline as a child. I learned how to stay small, quiet, and agreeable.” Instead, they say, "I turned out fine." But what does "fine" really mean? In this episode, I’m unpacking the myth of “I turned out fine”—the phrase so many parents lean on to justify repeating what was done to them whe…

After her separation, my client Victoria felt lost in her parenting. She didn't trust her parenting decisions and second-guessed everything. She thought she needed to learn parenting "rules." What she really needed was to connect with her own wisdom. In this week’s episode, Victoria opens up about her experience in the Damn Good Mama program and ho…

I recently sat in the back of a church watching two young girls say goodbye to their mother. As I listened to the stories shared about her life, I was struck by what people remembered most - the small gestures, the everyday presence, and the little ways she showed up consistently for those she loved. It made me think about how I'm showing up for my…

I love a good laugh. The right kind of joke at the right time can shift the energy in a room, lighten a heavy moment, and bring families closer. But there’s another side to humor that doesn’t get talked about as much. Like when your kid suddenly goes quiet after you make a joke. Or when someone laughs at them instead of with them. This week’s episo…

Every Spring, moms turn their attention to their closets and drawers, sorting through clothes that no longer fit and items that have lost their purpose. But the heaviest clutter you carry isn't in your home at all. It's in your mind! In this week's episode, inspired by the first signs of Spring during my recent trip to Connecticut, I'm sharing why …

A few years ago, I thought I was doing everything right for my health. I took Barre classes several times a week, ate little to no sugar or flour, and practiced intermittent fasting daily. But my stomach growled every night, and I felt exhausted much of the time, which wasn't ideal for keeping up with my kids. Then I joined Couture Fitness & Lifest…