In this powerful and timely episode, we’re diving into the evolution of fatherhood—how the role of dads has shifted from distant provider to present, emotionally available parent—and what that means for families today.

In this episode we discuss:

• What modern fatherhood looks like and how it's changing across generations
• Why many dads want to show up differently, but aren't always sure how
• The emotional & societal pressures men face when stepping into this new role
• Ways we (mothers/partners) can offer/show support without necessarily micromanaging or judging
• How to encourage teamwork, co-parenting, and mutual respect in parenting dynamics

Whether you’re parenting with a partner, co-parenting, or just curious about how family roles are shifting, this episode offers fresh insights and compassionate guidance.

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In this episode, we dive into the power of mindset in motherhood—what it really means, why it matters, and how it can shape your experience as a mom. From sleepless nights to moments of self-doubt, your mindset becomes the internal lens through which you interpret everything. While circumstances around us—our kids' behavior, our partner’s support (or lack of it), the mess, the exhaustion—are often out of our control, how we respond to them is not.

We explore how your past experiences shape your automatic interpretations and why it's so easy to fall into the “Why me?” spiral. But even when it feels impossible to shift your mindset, there’s power in pausing and asking, “What is this here to teach me?”

In this episodes we discuss:

• Ways that shifting your mindset can help you
• How Circumstances are often out of our control, but our mindset is not.
• How shifting your mindset doesn’t mean ignoring reality—it means choosing how you make meaning from it.
• How your mindset can be your greatest support as a mother—not another thing to perfect, but something to nurture.

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In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most powerful yet often overlooked tools we have as mothers: our intuition. We explore what intuition really is, why it's sometimes hard to trust, and why following it can make all the difference—especially when it comes to protecting, supporting, and advocating for our children.

We share personal stories about moments when intuition stepped in, particularly in situations involving doctors, teachers, and systems that don’t always get it right. We also talk about the tension between self-doubt and that gut feeling, and how societal conditioning can make us second-guess ourselves.

Topics discussed:

• What is intuition and how does it show up in Motherhood?
• Why it's so hard to trust ourselves sometimes
• Real-life examples of when listening to our gut mattered
• How to strengthen your connection with your intuition
• Ways to reframe doubt as a signal, not a stop sign
• Practices to help you tune in (instead of tuning out)

Your intuition isn’t something you have to earn—it’s already there. The more you listen to it, the louder and clearer it becomes. Especially as a mom, when you're the one who knows your child best, your inner knowing can be the strongest guide you have.

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