Chasing The Spark

Katie Tracked Her Spending For 3 Months (And Heather Has Questions): Episode 61

Katie tracked her spending for 3 months and finally figured out where the money was actually going… and the answer was: everywhere. In this episode, Heather grills Katie on her new "financially responsible era," from conscious spending plans and no-spend challenges to surprise subscriptions, Disney expenses, impulse spending, and why dining out adds up FAST. Katie also shares realistic tips for stretching your money, where it's easiest to cut back, how it is OKAY to have some guilt-free spending and simple systems that made managing money feel way less overwhelming. If you've ever used your checking account balance as a financial strategy, this episode is for you. Get In Touch! * Email Us! [Katie@chasingthesparkpodcast.com] * Follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581867142112] * Follow Katie [https://www.instagram.com/katiegouldner/] on Instagram * Follow Heather [https://www.instagram.com/hhrealtalk/] on Instagram * www.ChasingTheSparkPodcast.com [https://www.chasingthesparkpodcast.com/]

Things Instagram Made Us Buy: Episode 60

Instagram convinced us we needed it… but was it actually worth it? 👀 In this episode, we're talking about all the things Instagram (and honestly TikTok too) made us buy — from viral products and trendy gadgets to impulse purchases we absolutely did not need but somehow had to have. Katie and Heather break down the best buys, the biggest regrets, and the hilarious reality of being influenced by social media shopping trends. If you've ever added something to your cart after watching a Reel at midnight, fallen for an Amazon must-have, or wondered why influencers make everything look life-changing, this episode is for you. Join us for honest reviews, relatable overspending confessions, and plenty of laughs as we unpack the products social media swore would change our lives. Get In Touch! * Email Us! [Katie@chasingthesparkpodcast.com] * Follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581867142112] * Follow Katie [https://www.instagram.com/katiegouldner/] on Instagram * Follow Heather [https://www.instagram.com/hhrealtalk/] on Instagram * www.ChasingTheSparkPodcast.com [https://www.chasingthesparkpodcast.com/]

Solving the Top 5 Summer Stressors for Moms (Sort of): Episode 59

Summer break isn't always relaxing — especially for moms carrying the mental load of keeping everyone fed, entertained, scheduled, and happy. In this episode, Katie and Heather unpack the top 5 summer stressors for moms, including disrupted routines, sibling chaos, constant snack demands, and the pressure to create the "perfect" summer experience. Through honest conversations, relatable parenting moments, and practical summer survival tips, this episode offers encouragement for overwhelmed moms trying to balance family life, work, and their own sanity. If summer motherhood has you feeling stretched thin, exhausted, or overstimulated, you'll leave this episode feeling seen, supported, and a little more prepared for the season ahead. Get In Touch! * Email Us! [Katie@chasingthesparkpodcast.com] * Follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581867142112] * Follow Katie [https://www.instagram.com/katiegouldner/] on Instagram * Follow Heather [https://www.instagram.com/hhrealtalk/] on Instagram * www.ChasingTheSparkPodcast.com [https://www.chasingthesparkpodcast.com/]

Feeding Our Families in Maycember: Chaos, Fancy Eggs & What's Working

Season your eggs, people. That's where we're starting. Welcome to Maycember—where dinner is either at 4:20 or 8:30, the tupperware situation is out of control, and we're just trying to keep everyone fed. In this episode, we're giving you a real-life look inside how we're feeding our families right now—what's working, what's absolutely not, and the quick meals saving us on the busiest days. We're talking dino nuggets, fancy eggs, kitchen nightmares, where we're shopping, and when we're cooking versus calling it and eating out. It's honest, a little chaotic, and very much this season of life. This is Chasing The Spark....Come Sit With Us. Get In Touch! * Email Us! [Katie@chasingthesparkpodcast.com] * Follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581867142112] * Follow Katie [https://www.instagram.com/katiegouldner/] on Instagram * Follow Heather [https://www.instagram.com/hhrealtalk/] on Instagram * www.ChasingTheSparkPodcast.com [https://www.chasingthesparkpodcast.com/]

Because of Her: How Moms Shape Who We Become: Episode 57

In this Mother's Day episode, we talk about how our mom shaped who we are and how we've stepped into those same motherhood roles ourselves. We get honest about the invisible load, the pressure to be the "perfect mom," and the reality that motherhood isn't always easy—there are bumps along the way. This episode explores real, modern motherhood—how it shows up differently for everyone, from biological moms to stepmoms, adoptive moms, and "found moms." Because being a mom isn't about perfection—it's about how you show up. Happy Mother's Day! Listen to Katie as a guest on The Bound & Determined Podcast with Meg McKeen [https://www.adjunctadvisors.com/podcast/1110] Get In Touch! * Email Us! [Katie@chasingthesparkpodcast.com] * Follow us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581867142112] * Follow Katie [https://www.instagram.com/katiegouldner/] on Instagram * Follow Heather [https://www.instagram.com/hhrealtalk/] on Instagram * www.ChasingTheSparkPodcast.com [https://www.chasingthesparkpodcast.com/]