322. From Points to Planning, to Parenting, How to Master Family Travel, an interview with Katie's Travel Tricks
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Many of us know that travel is one of the best ways to expose our kids to the most amazing things the world has to offer—but the cost and planning can feel overwhelming for families. Today I’m chatting with Katie from Katie’s Travel Tricks all about how to make travel easy, accessible, and even fun. As an expert who teaches families to travel more affordably, Katie shares her best tips for using points and avoiding common mistakes. Whether you’re dreaming of your next vacation or wondering how to master travel hacking, this episode is for you. Sponsors and discounts: — use code...
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321. Harnessing the Power of your Mind, featuring Dr. Alia Crum
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In a culture obsessed with success, goals, and independence, it’s no wonder stress and anxiety are so prevalent. But what if we could transform our stress into something that actually benefits us? Today’s clip with Dr. Alia Crum, a leading expert on mindset and psychology at Stanford, will show us how to reframe stress to fuel our growth, rather than drain us. Show links: — use code PGish to get 20% off Watch the As always, I’d love to hear from you! Subscribe, leave a review, or follow PG-ish on IG , or you can always find me at .
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320. Secrets to a Healthier You: Transforming your Family’s Wellness, an Interview with Bethany McDaniel, the Founder of Primally Pure
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As parents, we work hard to provide the safest and best products for our kids, from the food they eat to the products we put on their skin—which is why today’s conversation with Bethany McDaniel is so important. As the founder of Primally Pure and a mom of three, she focuses on a holistic approach to life and parenting. We discuss why it matters that we limit the chemicals and dyes our bodies come in contact with, and how to find renewal in small things when we reconnect with the natural world. Show links: —get 10% off using the code PGISHPARENTING As always, I’d love to hear...
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319. A Path to Resilience: Embracing Emotional Agility, featuring Susan David
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When life gets messy, all too often we try to avoid the difficult and overwhelming emotions that inevitably pop up. We tend to label our feelings as “good” or “bad,” and we think that we’ll thrive if we can just get rid of the difficult ones. But what if we’re actually supposed to embrace all the emotions? Susan David explains that emotional agility, rather than simply “good” feelings, is the key to resilience and thriving. If you’re feeling worn out from holding it all together, or numbing out with distractions, food, or alcohol, this episode is for you. Do you have the...
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318. Reclaim Your Time: The Art of Being Present and Intentional, featuring Cassie Holmes
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With all the things we have to do as parents and as adults, it seems like we never have enough time to stop and enjoy where we are. But the truth is that being fully present and engaged can actually transform how we experience time—when we focus on what we love, it brings joy into those moments and creates a ripple effect on every aspect of our lives. Cassie Holmes, a professor at UCLA and a leading expert on time and happiness, shares how we can shift from merely managing our time to fully embracing it. How will you make the most of the time you have with your kids while they’re still...
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317. Weaving change - creating a cultural and relational revolution, featuring David Brooks
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We all go through valleys in life, and during these times it’s easy to feel disconnected and alone. Shame, uncertainty, and grief can lead us to stay silent. But it’s crucial to talk about our experiences—especially as parents, when isolation can hit hard. Today's clip features David Brooks, who points out the deep crisis of isolation and fragmentation facing our society. He talks about a range of everyday yet exceptional people he calls Weavers, who lead lives of greater purpose and joy through human connection. Real change begins not with so-called “success,” but with...
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316. Rethinking Education: How AI is Shaping the Future of Learning, featuring Sal Khan
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As a parent, you likely have questions and concerns about the role of AI in your kiddos’ education. Regardless of your stance or current use of AI, one thing is sure—your kids need you to understand it in order to guide them in using it wisely, instead of experimenting with it on their own. Today’s clip with Sal Khan, the founder of Khan Academy, will hopefully ease your mind and actually get you excited about the benefits AI could offer your child in their learning experience. He dives into how AI can revolutionize education by making it more personalized, interactive, and accessible...
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315. The Path to WELLthy Living, a conversation with Nathalie O’Donald
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Today’s guest is Nathalie O’Donald, a remarkable woman whose passion to empower others led her to create the Wellthy Mom blog. She believes that “wellthy” starts within and is reflected in intentional choices that foster well-being in every area of life. Our conversation covers a lot of ground, from motherhood to entrepreneurship, self-care, and personal growth. She explains that motherhood was never meant to put a period in your life, but rather a comma. Mothers aren’t supposed to be martyrs, but instead examples of how to live a good and fulfilling life. Nathalie’s words remind...
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314. Speaking with Impact: How to Transform Your Conversations and Build Trust, featuring Kim Scott
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The average person speaks about 7,000 words daily—but how much do we think about the full impact our words have on the people around us? In today’s clip, Kim Scott introduces a framework for building strong, authentic relationships, which includes caring personally while challenging directly. By practicing radical candor, you can improve communication with your children, teach them the value of honesty and empathy, and build a foundation of trust and respect within your family. Sponsors: Connect with Kim: Read and As always, I’d love to hear from you! Subscribe, leave a...
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313. Wee Wellness Wednesday: Reclaiming Rest and Focus
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In our fast-paced world, it can be tricky to slow down and be intentional with our time, especially when it comes to rest. Our culture often equates busyness with success, and so we struggle to prioritize our well-being through rest and mindfulness. But we can find ways to include more rest through small intentional steps—and in doing so, we may find that our focus improves and we can better care for our families and actually find greater success. Show links: Join my As always, I’d love to hear from you! Subscribe, leave a review, or follow PG-ish on IG , or you can always find...
info_outlineDana Malstaff is the founder of Boss Mom and creator of Nurture to Convert. She’s a mom, author, speaker, and podcaster who believes that too many brilliant moms are struggling to grow their businesses while balancing all that is required to be a good mom, partner, and woman. Our conversation covers a lot of ground, including how starting a business forces you to confront your insecurities and limiting beliefs, and how showing up to all of life right now (especially your own pursuits outside of motherhood) can set the stage for your kids to see what it looks like to live a life of growth and meaning.
Connect with Dana at boss-mom.com or on IG @danamalstaff.
As always, I’d love to hear from you! Subscribe, leave a review, or follow PG-ish on IG @pgishparenting, or you can always find me at www.pgishparenting.com.