Why I Stopped “Saving” My Kids From Failing
Oops, I Healed Again!
Are you helping your kids… or protecting yourself from discomfort? In this episode, we talk about the hard and humbling truth of letting our kids fail, why perfectionism often hides behind “good parenting,” and what happens when you finally take your hands off the wheel. We share stories about grade battles, missed assignments, awkward conversations with teachers and coaches, and the unexpected gifts of watching your kids figure it out on their own. Tune in and find out why failure is the most powerful parenting tool you’re not using. Highlights Why letting your kids fail is...
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When Productivity Becomes a Trap for Moms
Oops, I Healed Again!
Can something as simple as a snuggle actually count as being productive? In this episode, we talk about what it means to really connect with our kids and not just manage their lives. I share how I used to view productivity as logistics and to-dos, and what changed when I started seeing snuggles, slow car rides, and silly game nights as powerful moments of connection. We also talk about the trap of thinking being with our kids means we're connected to them and how redefining what counts as “productive” can shift everything. Get ready to rethink what counts as productive and start seeing...
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I Didn’t Have a Drinking Problem—But I Had a Numbing One
Oops, I Healed Again!
You can have the house, the kids, the “good life”… and still feel like you’re disappearing inside it. In this episode, we talk about the identity loss in motherhood, the quiet resentment that builds, and the cultural normalization of wine as the “fix” for mom stress. I open up about the moment I realized wine wasn’t just for fun anymore, and what happened when I got honest about why I really poured the glass. This isn’t about the wine. It’s about what we’ve been taught to swallow and what it takes to finally feel again. Highlights Why saying “I’m fine” can...
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Ditch “Supermom” Shame and FIND Your Joy in 5 Minutes
Oops, I Healed Again!
Ever felt like you disappeared inside the role of “mom”? In this episode, we talk about losing ourselves in motherhood, shrinking under the weight of invisible expectations, and the shame, depression, and ugliness that often hide. I open up about the silent identity loss that crept in over the years and how a forgotten spark of joy helped me remember who I was. We also talk about why “supermom” is a harmful myth, the guilt that shows up even when you have “everything”, and how finding yourself again doesn’t require an overhaul. Highlights How identity loss often shows up...
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The Survival Story I Mistook for My Identity
Oops, I Healed Again!
“I’m not a birthday person”—That’s what I always told myself until a launch party and a milestone birthday made me question where that story came from. In this episode, we talk about the survival patterns that made visibility feel unsafe, starting from the childhood moments that shaped our “I am” identities. We share what it means to finally let yourself be celebrated, including helpful questions to reframe old limiting beliefs and set yourself on a path to self-love and healing. Get ready to start showing up as the version of you who knows she’s worth it. Highlights ...
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How to Set (and KEEP) Boundaries Without the Guilt
Oops, I Healed Again!
Everyone always says “set a boundary,” but no one talks about what happens after. In this episode, I open up about the emotional spiral that followed a decision to step back from a school volunteer role. We dive into why setting boundaries doesn’t always feel good at first, how to hold your ground without over-explaining, and why freedom and guilt can (and do) coexist. Remember, just because it’s uncomfortable doesn’t mean it’s wrong. Highlights Why even “easy” boundaries can bring big feelings. Why I almost backed out of my own boundary. How to separate real...
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The Lie Comparison Told Me—And the Truth That Set Me Free
Oops, I Healed Again!
What if the self-doubt you thought you’d outgrown is quietly showing up in your parenting? In this episode, we dive deep into that sneaky feeling of not being enough and how it subtly influences your parenting, identity, and relationships. We talk about how comparison shows up in our lives and how it trickles down to our kids, too. We break down the DSD approach to spot those comparison traps, reframe your thoughts, and teach your kids to do the same. Get ready to interrupt the shame spiral and give your family a new language for self-worth. Highlights How comparison fuels that...
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Outgrowing Old Labels and Choosing Our 2.0 Selves
Oops, I Healed Again!
Ever feel boxed in by a label you didn’t choose, but somehow started living by? In this episode, we open up about the identities we were handed as kids (the “pretty one,” the “smart one,” the “athlete”) and how those well-meaning labels shaped the way we saw ourselves for decades. We talk about the pressure to live up to those expectations, the lies we believed about our worth, and the moment we realized we could choose differently. Highlights The hidden pressure of childhood “compliments”. Why we look for evidence to prove old labels right. What comparison...
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When Life Starts to SPIRAL…Here is How to RESET!
Oops, I Healed Again!
Ever feel like everything’s falling apart and your only option is a total life overhaul? Same. In this episode, we talk about the moments when your routines fall apart, your nervous system feels like it's on fire, and you start catastrophizing every missed backpack and dinner plan. I dive into how I used to spiral into control mode, why that only made things worse, and what finally helped me break the cycle. I also share a story about how I shifted from overhauls to resets, and how one forgotten athletic bag became the perfect opportunity to model calm instead of chaos. Highlights ...
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How to Rebuild Trust After Betrayal
Oops, I Healed Again!
What if your definition of forgiveness is the very thing keeping you stuck? In this episode, we talk about what forgiveness really means. I share how I used to think forgiving someone meant minimizing what they did, pretending it didn’t hurt, or inviting them back in. We dive deep into emotional justice, the hidden resentment that lingers after a grudge, and how true forgiveness doesn’t require reconciliation. Plus, I break down the 3 Rs every healed relationship needs and how letting go is about freeing YOURSELF, not them. Highlights Why your forgiveness might not actually be...
info_outlineWhat do you do when your child just wants to BELONG, but the price is too high? In this episode, I share a story of when a group of mean girls excluded my daughter, and I almost encouraged her to go along just to feel included. We talk about how the desire to belong can lead us to override red flags, abandon our values, and even pressure others to do the same. We also reflect on how easy it is to repeat old patterns until our kids hold up a mirror. Remember, belonging should NEVER come at the cost of self-worth.
Highlights
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Why I almost told my daughter to “just be nice” to toxic friends.
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The high school memory that came rushing back.
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What belonging looks like when you stay true to yourself.
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How women (and moms) still wrestle with being left out.
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How to know when a connection is not healthy.
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Why we need to STOP confusing inclusion with self-abandonment.
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