Chasing The Spark

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/]

This or That: Fun & Deep Questions to Get to Know Us: Episode 56

This week on Chasing The Spark, Katie and Heather are playing a fun round of This or That—a mix of lighthearted and deep questions that help you get to know us on a whole new level. From everyday favorites like how we take our coffee to bigger questions like whether we'd rather be liked or truly understood, this episode is full of laughs, honest moments, and meaningful conversation. If you love fun podcast questions, personality games, and real talk, 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/]

How To Start Before You Feel Ready: Episode 55

We tell ourselves we'll start when we have more time, more clarity, or when things finally "feel right." But that version of ready doesn't really exist. In this episode, Katie and Heather unpack the "I'll start when…" trap and the real reasons we keep putting things off—like fear, perfectionism, and overwhelm. We get honest about what we haven't started, what's been holding us back, and the moments we took action before we felt ready—and how those ended up mattering most. Because the truth is: You don't find clarity before you start—you build it by starting. 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/]