In this candid and humorous episode of Super Woman Diaries, Jessica and Kelly dive into the emotional rollercoaster of wrapping up another school year. From navigating last-day chaos to reflecting on how much of our identity gets wrapped up in school drop-offs and motherhood, this episode is full of real talk and relatable moments.
What You’ll Hear About:
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🎓 Dominic’s last day of middle school and end-of-year burnout
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🚗 The drop-off struggle is real—how Jess and Kelly really feel about the school car loop
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🧭 Identity check: “Mom” is a title, not the whole story
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🏡 Behind the scenes of Kelly’s lake house project—furniture, zhuzh, and future plans
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🏫 Planning for new school routines next year and finding creative solutions
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🛠️ How to start asking for help when the mental load gets heavy
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☀️ Getting excited for summer and what’s ahead for Chasing Brighter
Quote of the Week: "Life’s too short to sit in the car loop." – Jessica
Mentioned in This Episode:
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📘 Life After Kids book & podcast – reminding us that motherhood isn’t our whole identity
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🪑 Kelly’s experience with Furnitureland South and furnishing her lake house
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