This week, we catch up on the chaos of back-to-school season and dive into the unexpected cultural debate of Northern mums vs. Southern homecoming mums (yes, they are very different). Along the way, we confess just how much caffeine we consume daily, our emergency snack stashes, and the creative ways we keep ourselves fueled.

On the running side, we share how we’re squeezing in miles during the September sprint, our favorite watches and apps to track progress, and whether we’d rather run solo, with friends, or to the beat of a playlist.

☕ Coffee, chaos, and confessions—this episode has it all.

Ever wondered if you’d rather step on Legos every day for a week or listen to “Baby Shark” on repeat for 24 hours? In this playful episode, we put each other in the hot seat with “Would You Rather” questions that touch every part of our lives as moms, teachers, and runners. We’re serving up ridiculous scenarios, honest answers, and lots of laughter.

Grab your coffee and join us for an episode that proves sometimes the best way to handle the hard stuff is to laugh through it. And don’t forget to share your own “Would You Rathers” with us for a chance to be featured in a future episode!

The journey through IVF is filled with injections, hormones, and the challenge of keeping life moving while your world feels on pause. In this candid conversation, we share the messy, funny, and deeply emotional sides of IVF, how moms, teachers, and runners navigate the balance of hope, exhaustion, and everyday life. Whether you’re in the middle of treatments, supporting a friend, or just curious about the realities of IVF, this episode offers honesty, encouragement, and a reminder that every path to family is valid.

This episode goes beyond the two week wait and negative tests, we open up about the heartbreak of miscarriages, the pain of endometriosis, and even the realities of surgery like fallopian tube removal. Through tears, laughter, and vulnerability, we share the weight of what it means to keep showing up as moms, teachers, and runners while carrying silent struggles. It’s a conversation about resilience, survival, and the power of telling the unfiltered truth.

From race day porta-potty horror stories to toddler potty training fails, this episode is a hilarious (and surprisingly heartfelt) dive into the universal bathroom struggles of mom life, teacher life, and runner life. Allyson, Becky, Rachel, and Katie swap stories about bladder battles on the run, public restroom nightmares, and the unspoken “rules” of porta-potties that everyone should follow.

But in true Espresso Yourself fashion, the conversation doesn’t stop at the laughs. Rachel shares an unforgettable pregnancy test story that takes us from humor to honesty, opening the door to future episodes on infertility, hope, and the mental load moms carry.

Stick around for Quick Shots, where we ask listeners the weirdest places they’ve had to pee and end with a Sip of Strength reminding you that even life’s messiest moments can bring connection, encouragement, and a good laugh.

☕ Funny. Real. Relatable. This is one bathroom break you won’t want to miss.

Not every opinion is popular, but they’re always fun to debate. In this episode, we spill our hottest takes on teaching, parenting, and running—the kind of opinions that make you laugh, cringe, or say “Wait… do I actually agree with that?” From classroom management hacks we secretly hate, to mom trends we can’t stand, to running rules we think are overrated, we’re keeping it real (and a little spicy).

Grab your coffee and join the conversation—you might just find yourself nodding along… or yelling “NO WAY!” at your headphones.

In this follow-up to our conversation on setting the pace for student behavior, we bring the focus home—literally. We open up about the daily hustle of being teaching moms, where household rules, parenting rhythms, and personal goals all compete for space on the calendar. From managing bedtime battles to carving out time for early morning runs, we explore how self-discipline on the track translates into structure, consistency, and balance at home. It’s an honest, encouraging look at how we keep our families—and ourselves—moving forward, one step at a time.

In this lively and honest episode, we catch up on life and share updates on how our classrooms are coming together as the new school year approaches. From bulletin boards to behavior plans, we dive into how we set clear expectations and create a classroom culture that works—for us and our students. You’ll hear some of our wildest behavior stories, and things get fun (and a little revealing!) with a Never Have I Ever: Teacher Edition game. Plus, don’t miss the details on our Amazon gift card giveaway—just like, share, and follow the podcast to enter!