The Momentum Podcast

Anxiety isn’t the enemy—it’s actually a built-in survival tool that’s just been misfiring in our modern lives. In this powerful episode, I’m sharing a totally different way to look at anxiety that will shift everything for you. If you’ve ever felt like anxiety is running your life, this one’s for you.

You’ll learn:

• Why anxiety isn’t “bad”—and how it actually helped our ancestors survive

What if no one’s coming to save you—because you were always meant to save yourself?

In this empowering episode of The Mom-entum Podcast, I’m joined by the unstoppable Rebekah Higgs—better known as DIY MOM. She’s a single mom, designer, renovator, and founder of the hit show DIY MOM, and she’s here to remind you that with a little grit, creativity, and determination, you can absolutely build the life (and home) of your dreams.

Rebek...

What if I told you that time management isn’t just about productivity—it’s about peace?

In this episode, I’m sharing how shifting the way I manage my time completely transformed my stress levels, my patience, and my ability to actually enjoy motherhood instead of just surviving it. You’ll hear:

✔️ The embarrassing time management fail from my college days.

✔️ The game-changing mindset shift that took me from frazzled and overwhelme...

Have you ever ended your day feeling completely drained, yet somehow like you got nothing done? Or maybe you wake up already behind, racing through your morning, snapping at your kids, and wondering why you feel so overwhelmed all the time?

Here’s the hard truth: poor time management is quietly robbing you of your joy—your health, your patience, your relationships, and even your sense of self. And no, the answer isn’t just waking u...

You walk into the kitchen, determined to clean up. Halfway through unloading the dishwasher, your toddler demands a snack, your other kid yells from the bathroom that they need help, and just like that—you completely forget what you were doing in the first place. Sound familiar?

Mom brain is real, and it’s not just about forgetfulness. It’s the constant mental juggling, the never-ending interruptions, and the overwhelming pressure ...

Feeling Like There’s Never Enough Time? This Simple Reset Will Change Everything!

Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you try, there’s never enough time to do it all? Like you’re constantly chasing your to-do list but still ending the day feeling behind? If so, this episode is for you!

We’re breaking down the real reason you feel stuck in that endless cycle of “not enough time”—and (good news!) it’s not because you’re doing an...

Are you tired of feeling like you’re always running behind, drowning in to-do lists, and wondering how other moms seem to have it all together? You’re not alone—and you’re not bad at time management. You just need a system that actually works for your busy, unpredictable life.

In this episode, I’m sharing the mindset shifts that helped me go from feeling overwhelmed and always in a rush to feeling calm, organized, and in control of...

Hey, mama! Be honest—how many photos are currently sitting in your phone’s camera roll? If you’re anything like me, it’s probably thousands (with a solid mix of blurry toddler action shots, random screenshots, and those close-ups your kids take when they hijack your phone). It’s a total digital mess, and trying to find one specific photo feels like searching for a needle in a haystack.

That’s why I’m so excited to have Angela Andri...

Are you someone who snaps on your kids and then suffers with guilt later? You want to be an example for them to learn how to regulate their emotions, but it can be so hard when you’re tested at every turn. You’re spinning so many plates, juggling countless responsibilities, trying to make everyone else happy—yet you haven’t even figured out how to make yourself happy. Life feels so chaotic that you wish there was a reset button you...

Are you unknowingly standing in the way of your own happiness? In this episode, I’m exploring how we often block ourselves from feeling joy and peace—and how to stop doing it.

Inspired by the teachings of Eckhart Tolle, I’ll share practical insights to help you let go of worry, break free from self-sabotaging patterns, and access the inner joy that’s already within you.

Ever feel like the endless to-do lists, chaotic schedules, and family miscommunications are running your life? What if you could transform that chaos into calm with just a few minutes a week?

In this episode, I sit down with Jessica Eastman Stewart, founder of Joyfully Managed Family and host of Joyfully Managed Life, to uncover the magic of weekly family meetings. Jessica is a powerhouse when it comes to helping leaders streamline...

Money is often a major source of stress in relationships, yet open financial communication can feel hard. What if talking about money didn’t have to be awkward or overwhelming—but instead strengthened your partnership?

In this episode of The Mom-entum Podcast, I sit down with Melissa Murphy Pavone, a mom of two, Certified Financial Planner®, and founder of Money Matters in Marriage LLC. Melissa has spent 18 years helping couples na...

Are you ready to kick off the new year with a fresh start?

If you’re drowning in clutter (physical, emotional, or mental) and don’t know where to begin, this episode is for you!

I’m sitting down with award-winning professional organizer, author, and life coach Julie Coraccio to tackle the chaos that often comes with motherhood and busy households. Julie is passionate about helping women reawaken their brilliance by letting go of ...

Feeling stuck with your New Year’s resolutions or wondering how to actually achieve your goals in 2025? In this episode, I’m breaking down the exact steps to get clear on what you truly want and how to guarantee success. We’ll talk about overcoming the distractions, setting priorities, and staying focused—even when life feels overwhelming. If you’re ready to start the year strong and make your goals a reality, this ep...

Struggling to Get Your Kids to Sleep? This Episode is Your Lifeline!

Are bedtime battles and sleepless nights leaving you exhausted and hopeless? You’re not alone—and there is a way to fix it! In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown, triple board-certified sleep physician, founder of Restful Sleep MD, and best-selling author of Beyond Tired: A Sleep Physician’s Guide to Solving Your Child’s Sleep Problems for Good.

Thinking about potty training your little one? Don’t miss this episode! Certified potty trainer Katie Fenske joins me to share her expert advice on making potty training smoother, less stressful, and more successful.

We cover everything from recognizing readiness signs to common mistakes to avoid. Plus, Katie breaks down her step-by-step “bare buns to commando” method and offers practical...

In this heartfelt episode of The Mom-entum Podcast, I’m diving into a topic that has truly transformed my life: GRATITUDE. November is the month of gratitude, so it’s the perfect time to explore how embracing thankfulness can shift your mindset, improve relationships, and create abundance in your life.

I’ll share how gratitude helped me navigate one of the scariest experiences of my life—...

Hello and welcome to a very special episode of The Mom-entum Podcast! Today, I’m thrilled to introduce my dream guest and major inspiration, Rachel Nielson, host of 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms!

If you’ve been listening for a while, you might remember episode 40, where I talked about Rachel’s “Flecks of Gold” journal—a practice that’s helped me look for and focus on the golden moments of mo...

Hey mama, are you feeling out of control, stressed to the max, and like you’re barely holding it together? If you’re ready to break free from the constant overwhelm, this episode is for you. Today, we’re diving into the surprising ways we may become addicted to stress without even knowing it—and why it feels like we just can’t stop.

I’ll share how stress hormones like cortisol and adrenal...