Episode 8: Season 2 Fall Kick-off: Summer Catch-ups, Big Birthdays, and a Second January.
Release Date: 09/22/2025
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Episode 8: Season 2 Fall Kick-off: Summer Catch-ups, Big Birthdays, and a Second January.
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Powermomma Podcast – Episode 8: Season 2 Fall Kick-off 🎉 Summer’s over, season two is here, and we’ve got a lot to catch up on! In this episode: ✨ Tange’s epic summer road trip (and a milestone birthday—hello 50s!) ✨ My own Storytime projects that kept me creating all summer long ✨ Why I’m calling fall the Second January—a fresh start for parents too Think of it like Dry January… but with habits you’ll actually keep. Back-to-school isn’t just for kids—it’s a chance for us to reset, recommit, and start again right now. So grab your coffee, take that deep breath,...
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Episode 4: HELL YES!
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🎉 Summer’s over, season two is here, and we’ve got a lot to catch up on!
In this episode:
✨ Tange’s epic summer road trip (and a milestone birthday—hello 50s!)
✨ My own Storytime projects that kept me creating all summer long
✨ Why I’m calling fall the Second January—a fresh start for parents too
Think of it like Dry January… but with habits you’ll actually keep. Back-to-school isn’t just for kids—it’s a chance for us to reset, recommit, and start again right now.
So grab your coffee, take that deep breath, and let’s dive in. Season 2 of Powermomma starts here. 💪