If only I could clone myself…how many times have we all wished that?

Enter Kelly Hubbell…

Kelly helps moms find relief from the mental load through home systems and household support.

Because don’t we all deserve that?

Kelly is a mom of three and house manager expert. She helps families reclaim their time and energy by building their village and outsourcing the mental load.

On today’s episode, I chat with Kelly about her company Sage Haus and how she’s helping families lighten the load at home and finally find a productive solution to the very things that are leading to overwhelm and burnout at home.

We talk about Kelly’s journey to entrepreneurship, which includes her version of Eve Rodsky's “Shit I Do” list, how mom guilt played a role in the creation of Sage Haus, identity shifts in motherhood, and of course, how she reclaimed her time with household support.

Find the support you need at sagehaus.com. Follow Kelly on Instagram at @mysagehaus and on LinkedIn as Kelly Hubell

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If you’ve ever wanted to feel validated in your motherhood this episode is for you!

In today’s episode, I'm baring it all with the creator of the “Type C Mom” Ashleigh Surratt.

Ashleigh’s “Type C Mom” reels have gone viral on TikTok and Instagram, and have appealed specifically to us fellow Type C moms who (finally!) feel like someone gets us.

During our conversation, Ashleigh breaks down what being a Type C mom really looks like, and the guilt that comes along with it. She candidly shares how therapy has helped her reframe her mindset when mom guilt starts to set in, and together we talk about the value in altering your outlook and perspective.

We get really real about screen time, how we use it and how (gasp!) it can sometimes be a positive tool.

Buckle up, ladies, because this is the most unfiltered episode yet!

Ashleigh Surratt is a writer, speaker & content creator behind the viral Type C Mom series. With a gift for blending humor, faith, and honest glimpses of motherhood, she helps overwhelmed moms feel seen, laugh more, and loosen the grip of perfection. When she’s not wrangling her three young kids, Ashleigh is encouraging women to embrace the chaos, live deeply, and find God in the everyday mess. You can follow her @AshleighSurratt

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In today’s episode, Dr. Lawren Honken and I talk about our experiences with postpartum anxiety, including fear, intrusive thoughts, and loss of control as new moms. Dr. Honken candidly shares what postpartum anxiety looked like for her when she first became a mom and her journey into motherhood. She also shares what postpartum depression can look like for many women, outlining options and resources for moms to advocate for themselves and take care of their mental health.

In addition to being a mom of 3 and an OBGYN, Dr. Honken has also amassed a following on social media with her platform Your Friend the OBGYN. We talk about her what her days look like creating content for her platforms, as well as what she likes to do during her off time.

Dr. Lawren Honken is a wife, mom of 3, and a board certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist currently practicing in the Southeastern US. She is also a Certified Menopause Practitioner and is completing a fellowship in Integrative Health. She serves her patients as a trusted resource, providing medical education online while advocating for patient autonomy and informed consent. Her goal is to simplify difficult concepts in women’s health and for those interacting with her online to feel they have a friend who is also an Ob/Gyn.

You can follow Dr. Honken on social media at @yourfriendtheobgyn

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In an effort to shed light on vital issues affecting moms, today’s episode focuses on pregnancy loss and miscarriage.

According to the National Institutes of Health, miscarriage is the most common complication of pregnancy in the United States, occurring in 15–20% of clinically-recognized pregnancies.

This is a heartbreaking and highly sensitive topic, and one that is extremely triggering for many. I would like to recognize the emotional impact that that this episode may have, and if you or someone you know have suffered from pregnancy loss, please know that my heart is with you.

My guest today is Dr. Fatima Daoud Yilmaz. Dr. Daoud Yilmaz is a board-certified OB/GYN practicing full-scope obstetrics and gynecology in New York. When she’s not seeing patients or teaching medical trainees, she enjoys medical myth-busting on social media as well as spending time with her family.

In this episode, Dr. Daoud explains what miscarriage is and provides information from a medical professional's perspective on pregnancy loss. She answers questions that Good Moms listeners have written in about, shares her journey into motherhood, and talks about medical optimization and the importance of patient advocacy.

You can follow Dr. Daoud on social media @doctordaoud.

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1 in 100,000 people are affected by listeria. But did you know that pregnant persons are 10x more likely to contract the food-borne illness?

In this first episode of this month’s Maternal Health Month series, I speak with Dr. Caledonia Buckheit about her very personal experience contracting listeria at 27 weeks pregnant.

In a candid conversation about listeria and birth trauma, Dr. Buckheit walks us through what those days in the hospital felt like for her, her traumatic birth via C-section at 27 weeks, her daughter's subsequent stay in the NICU, and her return to residency.

Dr. Buckheit shares her advice on how to approach conversations regarding birth trauma, and we talk about the value of "potato time" during a mom's sacred hour after bedtime.

Dr. Caledonia Buckheit is a board-certified OB/GYN and Fellow of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is a full-time generalist and partner physician at Kamm McKenzie OB/GYN, the busiest private OB/GYN practice in Raleigh, North Carolina. Originally from Maine, she earned her medical degree from Dartmouth and completed her residency at Duke University, where she received the award for excellence in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery—twice.

Dr. Buckheit is passionate about supporting women through all stages of life. She is especially committed to promoting safe, healthy birth and takes pride in maintaining a low cesarean section rate. Her clinical interests also include menopause care, pain management for in-office procedures, and minimally invasive surgery.

Outside of work, she enjoys life in Raleigh with her husband and two daughters, along with a lively backyard full of chickens and garden beds.

Follow Dr. Caledonia Buckheit on Instagram and TikTok at @calibmd

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Raise your hand if you have ever felt like a shell of a person after becoming a mom 🙋‍♀️

I know I have.

Motherhood can be lonely. With childcare, work, and general life responsibilities, it can be too easy to get lost in motherhood and forget who we are.

So how do we start to find ourselves? Or rather, are our former versions of ourselves still to be found?

Today I talk with Leadership Coach Jen Gagnon about burnout, how easy it is to lose yourself in motherhood, and how she helps moms reclaim their identity to find purpose and passion.

Jen is a certified leadership coach dedicated to helping women confidently navigate career and motherhood without burning out.

As a corporate working mom herself, she understand the unique challenges that come with juggling both professional and personal responsibilities.

She believes that women don’t have to choose between being a great mom and having a fulfilling career, and they can do so without sacrificing their well-being.

You can follow Jen on social media @leadwithjen.

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There is nothing that I love more than a conversation about my two favorite topics: pop culture and motherhood.

Today I'm sitting down with freelance journalist Zara Hanawalt to talk about her journey into women's journalism and writing about issues central to motherhood.

We talk about Ellen Pompeo's episode on the Call Her Daddy Podcast and some takeaways that we got from listening in, such as a mother’s evolution after motherhood and identity reconciliation. Zara shares what evolving in motherhood looks like for her and why she believes the superhero narrative is flawed.

We also talk about the motherhood penalty, the importance of self-autonomy and workplace flexibility. Zara discusses her non-negotiables when it comes to work schedules, and what she stands firm on at home to prioritize herself.

Finally, Zara shares the ways in which celebrities positively contribute to conversations about motherhood. We talk about our love for reality tv and why we are #sorrynotsorry about indulging in guilty pleasures.

Zara is a mom of twins and a freelance journalist covering motherhood, women's health, and culture. She has written for outlets like the New York Times for Kids, Vogue, Elle, Glamour, Parents, Cosmopolitan, Motherly, and many others. She's passionate about leading conversations about the state of motherhood in the United States. Zara has a master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.

You can follow Zara on Instagram and TikTok

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It’s a solo podcast episode today and I’m indulging in a little vent session about how difficult return to work has been for our family.

I know I am probably repeating this ad nauseam, but my experience solo parenting only continues to underscore the greater need for more flexible work schedules for parents.

I talk about how often I replay every single conversation I have in my head after talking to other adults (does anybody else do this too?)

I also talk about birthday planning for my two kids, as well as chat about what I love to do most: eat junk food and watch Bravo.

This is an easy listen, don’t forget to like, subscribe and share if you like this episode :)

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