What if your teen didn’t just guess their way into college or a career path, but actually knew what they were good at and where they thrive?

In this episode of Mom Essentials, I’m joined by Anna Nelson, Gallup Certified Strengths Coach and founder of Strengths Before Strategy. Anna works with teens to help them identify their natural strengths, so they can build real confidence, make empowered choices, and move into their future with clarity.

We talk about why strengths-based coaching is a game-changer for teenagers, how parents can shift the conversation away from pressure and comparison, and what it really means to help our kids build purpose, not just pick a major.

Whether your teen is planning for college or still figuring it all out, this episode is filled with encouragement, insight, and tools to support them every step of the way.

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Let’s be honest, financial stress can feel like a constant hum in the background of motherhood.

But it doesn’t have to stay that way.

In this episode of Mom Essentials, I sit down with Bobbie Harris, financial wealth coach and founder of the Wealth Builder Profit Power Hour, to talk about how to end the money stress for good. Bobbie shares how she and her family went from living paycheck to paycheck to becoming millionaires and how it started with simple mindset shifts and consistent action.

We cover everything from budgeting (without guilt), building an emergency fund, teaching your kids about money, and letting go of comparison so you can create a future that actually works for your family.

If money has been your #1 stressor, this episode will leave you feeling encouraged, empowered, and ready to take the next step.

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So many of us are silently struggling- navigating parenting, trauma, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm while pretending we’re fine. But silence doesn’t heal.

In this episode of Mom Essentials, I’m joined by Kelli Melissa Reinhardt, founder of Make Mental Health Matter, to talk about breaking the silence surrounding mental health, grief, and the emotional burdens we carry as parents. Kelli shares her personal journey through trauma, the loss of her sister to suicide, and the moment she realized that talking about it could save lives.

We explore the difference between survival and thriving, how to recognize when your coping mechanisms aren’t healthy anymore, and what it looks like to raise emotionally aware children- especially when you’re still learning to care for your own mental health.

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When parenting a child with ADHD or anxiety, the emotional rollercoaster can feel unrelenting and the mom guilt? Overwhelming!

In this episode, I'm joined by Dana Baker, ADHD and anxiety parenting coach, speaker, and mom who's lived this journey firsthand. Dana opens up about her own parenting story, how she learned to trust her instincts, and what finally helped her advocate for her daughter in a world that said, “She’s fine.”

We talk about how to recognize your child’s triggers, why adjusting expectations is essential, and how validation, not perfection, is key to connection. Dana shares actionable tools for handling emotional outbursts, increasing resilience, and building emotional awareness without losing yourself in the process.

Whether your child has a diagnosis or you just feel like you’re constantly walking on eggshells, this episode will help you feel seen, supported, and better equipped to parent with clarity and compassion.

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There are so many parts of motherhood we’re told to celebrate, but what about the things we don’t talk about?

In this episode, I talk with Ivy Brooks, a digital marketing strategist, homeschooling mom, and former tokophobia sufferer. Ivy opens up about her emotional journey through pregnancy, birth trauma, and the early days of motherhood and how healing didn’t come from pretending it was perfect, but from being honest about what she felt.

We talk about the pressures to bond instantly, the fear of getting it wrong, and the life-changing moment she discovered tools and community that helped her shift from fear to connection. Ivy also shares how motherhood led her to a mission-driven career and partnership with LittleOne.care, a baby wellness monitor designed to support early development and parent-child bonding.

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Running a business is tough. Raising kids is even tougher. Doing both at the same time? That takes intention, boundaries, and a whole lot of grace.

In this episode, I chat with Holly Stomberg, realtor, business owner, and mom of two, about what it’s really like to juggle motherhood and entrepreneurship. Holly shares her honest experience of working with her spouse, setting boundaries around family time, and learning how to adapt to the different seasons of parenting and business growth.

We talk about navigating burnout, finding your rhythm, and how to stop chasing perfect balance and instead focus on what actually works for your family right now. If you're a working mom trying to manage client emails between school pickups—or just hoping to make it through the week without losing your mind—this episode is for you.

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Not all kids learn the same way, but many parents are left feeling confused, guilty, or overwhelmed when their child struggles in school. What if the real issue isn’t behavior or motivation but something deeper?

In this episode, I sit down with Rich Frieder, owner of LearningRx, a brain training center that helps kids and adults improve the cognitive skills that impact how they learn, read, and process information.

Rich shares his personal story of navigating his own daughter’s learning challenges, why standard interventions like IEPs or tutoring often miss the mark, and how cognitive training gets to the root cause of why a child might be struggling. We talk about the emotional toll on families, the difference between accommodating vs. addressing the issue, and how to build resilience in kids without mowing down every obstacle.

Tune in for a powerful conversation about hope, strategy, and why you don’t have to choose between supporting your child and raising them to be capable.

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Have you ever wished you could just clone yourself to get it all done? Between the mental load, never-ending tasks, and the weight of invisible labor, it’s no wonder so many moms are feeling burned out. But what if there was a better way to manage your household—and your energy?

In this episode, I sit down with Hannah Morgan, entrepreneur, mom of three, and founder of Heron House Management—the first-ever virtual house management service. Hannah shares how her company is revolutionizing the way families handle daily logistics, projects, and mental overload by providing dedicated house managers who help anticipate, organize, and execute tasks before they pile up.

We talk about what the mental load really looks like, why asking for help is a strength (not a weakness), and how breaking generational cycles around domestic responsibility starts with open communication, boundaries, and support.

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