Episodes

In this episode, Jodi Woelkerling shares tips on creating an environment of resilience. Pulling in tools from her professional practice, Jodi and I talk about what resilience is, why it's important and how to build it. List...

In this episode with sisters Jocelyn Gaddie and Ashley Rice, we dive into fitness for modern moms. With an emphasis on becoming more fit inside and out, Ashley and Jocelyn share ideas and tips on getting started no matter yo...

In this episode, Dr. Laura Parson and I discuss contemporary theories around care and empathy especially as they pertain to women learning to care for themselves. This is a great episode for women who struggle to insert their...

In this episode sponsored by The Essential Calendar , a must-have tool for busy families, Josephine Atluri shares insights from her recent book Mindfulness Journal for Parents: Prompts and Practices to Stay Calm, Present and ...

In this episode sponsored by R. Koso , a fermented Japanese drink designed to support healthy digestion, Dr. Christian Heim explains 7 ways that we love. By understanding the different types of love we can understand and dee...

In this episode sponsored by The Essential Calendar , a popular must-have tool for busy families, Executive Function Coach Emily Hawe and I chat about how to help kids ease into the school year. Our conversation covers the w...

In this episode, Ashley Parker and I talk through simple steps to move toward greater health, wellness & wholeness. In her playful and insightful style, Ashley asks clear questions to help us all live with a little more joy....

In this episode with Justin Caffrey we explore the physical, emotional and spiritual impact of grief. A successful entrepreneur, Justin and his wife lost a son at a young age and in navigating the stress of grief, Justin had...

In this episode, Florence Ann Romano, the Windy City Nanny, and I focus on building and being part of villages to help kids grow up surrounded in love with parents feeling supported. Her pillars for building your village are...

In this enlightening podcast, Jodi Sternoff Cohen shares her 5 step process for balancing brain health to promote healing. Covering complex principles using everyday analogies, Jodi's wisdom will leave you feeling empowered ...

With encouraging anecdotes, stories from school and home, and deeply practical wisdom, this episode with Sarah Scheldt will nourish you. Instead of "How are you doing?" Sarah asks the question "How are you being?" Sarah sha...

Sophia DeSantis is a wizard when it comes to creating meal systems that are sustainable. Her family-friendly vegan recipes, coupled with her down-to-earth meal prep advice will smooth out any stress you feel about trying to ...

In this episode, Rob Schulz shares practical insight from his recent book Thoughts on Things Financial: Your Guide to a Chaotic Money World. As a certified financial planner, Rob has been sharing wisdom to help people make v...

A Mom. A dog. Cancer. Hope. In this episode, Caroline Rose, a 3 time cancer survivor, shares the story of Riley Rose, a rescue dog that helped her through some of the hardest moments of her life. Illustrating the deep an...

As a leader who routinely educates about the super strengths of introverts, Faris speaks to common tendencies of and misconceptions around introversion and points out the game-changing strengths of introverts. As a Quiet Lea...

In this episode, Jacqueline Newman shares insights from her 20 years of practice as a divorce attorney. With real-life tips and tools from her book, The New Rules of Divorce, Jacqueline educates listeners on how to understa...

In this episode, Crystal Mickelsen and I talk about The Essential Calendar a simple and effective system to take the stress out of family calendaring. By viewing family life 3 months at a time, family members are able to pri...

In this episode Daisy Umenyiora shares tips for caregivers to differentiate between productive and unproductive stress. Using great analogies and practical examples, Daisy's insights will help you prioritize your comfort dur...

In this episode, Professor Pete Alexander shares his comprehensive LIGHTEN method for managing stress. After a health crisis forced Professor Pete to take a good look at his priorities, he immersed himself in studying stress...

In this episode Sahra Rahim shares experiences of breaking boundaries and creating a life that she loves where she is connected with her individuality and supported in community. Growing up in Pakistan, Sahra was limited by...

There are few things more stressful than illness and health care. In this episode, public health expert Meghan Nechrebecki walks us through cutting edge innovations that reduce consumer and provider stress when it comes to h...

Do yourself a favor and have a listen to this chat about how to make productivity fun. I was laughing so hard I cried while talking to Fred Moore in this interview. Fred's down to earth and practical wisdom delivered in a f...

In this episode, Arika Pierce unpacks what it takes to live life on your terms and cultivate a millennial mindset. By helping you focus on your goals, tune into your why and identify specific action steps forward, Arika's mo...

Rachel Hayek is a wise coach who guides people to a sense of calm amidst the chaos of daily life. Drawing insights from yoga, the enneagram and her years of experience, Rachel seeks to imbue each day with a playfulness that ...