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Why Does Motherhood Sometimes Feel Like Middle School? | Mom Cliques, Bullying & Empty Nest Emotions

Why does motherhood sometimes feel like reliving middle school? 😳 The cliques.  The judgment.  The awkwardness of making mom friends.  The feeling of being left out.  And the emotional rollercoaster of watching your kids grow up while trying to figure out who YOU are again. This week on Moms, Moguls & Mayhem, we’re having the honest conversation so many women think about but rarely say out loud. We’re talking about:  ✨ Mom friendships & social circles  ✨ Adult bullying and exclusion  ✨ Navigating changing identities as moms  ✨ The emotional side of becoming an empty nester  ✨ Why motherhood can feel isolating even when surrounded by people  ✨ And how women can support each other instead of tearing each other down This episode is funny, emotional, raw, relatable — and a reminder that none of us are alone in these feelings. Because motherhood isn’t just about raising kids…  sometimes it’s about rediscovering yourself too. 💕 🎧 Listen now on Moms, Moguls & Mayhem! #MomsMogulsAndMayhem #MomLife #MotherhoodUnfiltered #MomFriends #EmptyNester #WomenSupportingWomen #MomPodcast #FemaleFounders #ItsNotThatSerious  Thanks for listening to Moms, Moguls & Mayhem! Hosted by Lauren Piccirillo & Courtenay Hall Funny. Relatable. Real. Conversations about motherhood, ambition, and everything in between. Follow us: Instagram: @momsmogulsandmayhem [https://www.instagram.com/momsmogulsandmayhem] Lauren: @laurenpiccirillo [https://www.instagram.com/laurenpiccirillo] Courtenay: @courtenayhall [https://www.instagram.com/courtenayhall] Join our community of powerhouse moms and founders — share your thoughts, tag us, and leave a review so we can shout you out on next week’s episode! Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube #MomsMogulsAndMayhem #MomLife #FemaleFounders #PodcastCommunity

Building It All Without Losing Yourself: Meghan Fialkoff on Motherhood, Business & Modern Womanhood

What does it really mean to “have it all”… and is that even the goal? In this episode of Moms, Moguls & Mayhem, we sit down with powerhouse entrepreneur Meghan Fialkoff, Co-Founder of Modern Day Wife — a global lifestyle brand redefining how women connect, grow, and thrive across career, family, and personal life.  Meghan shares the real story behind building a fast-growing community for women while balancing motherhood, business, and a purpose-driven life. From producing large-scale events and working with high-profile partners to leading nonprofit initiatives and raising her son, Meghan opens up about the behind-the-scenes reality of doing it all — and why she believes we shouldn’t. We dive into: * The truth about balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship * Why the “do it all” mindset is outdated * Building a brand rooted in connection, community, and real life * The power of embracing different seasons of life * How high-achieving women can create success on their own terms If you’ve ever felt the pressure to juggle everything perfectly — this conversation will feel like a deep exhale.  Because maybe it’s not about having it all… …it’s about choosing what matters most right now. CONNECT WITH MEGHAN * Instagram: @meghanfialkoff * Brand: Modern Day Wife FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE Don’t forget to follow Moms, Moguls & Mayhem for more real, unfiltered conversations with female founders building big lives and big businesses.  Thanks for listening to Moms, Moguls & Mayhem! Hosted by Lauren Piccirillo & Courtenay Hall Funny. Relatable. Real. Conversations about motherhood, ambition, and everything in between. Follow us: Instagram: @momsmogulsandmayhem [https://www.instagram.com/momsmogulsandmayhem] Lauren: @laurenpiccirillo [https://www.instagram.com/laurenpiccirillo] Courtenay: @courtenayhall [https://www.instagram.com/courtenayhall] Join our community of powerhouse moms and founders — share your thoughts, tag us, and leave a review so we can shout you out on next week’s episode! Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube #MomsMogulsAndMayhem #MomLife #FemaleFounders #PodcastCommunity

From An Abusive Relationship To Becoming An Author and Wine Business Owner- Namratha Stanley

Episode Description In this inspiring episode of Moms, Moguls & Mayhem, Lauren Piccirillo and Courtenay Hall sit down with entrepreneur and wellness advocate Namrata Stanley. Namrata shares her journey of building her career while navigating the realities of motherhood, personal growth, and entrepreneurship. From the challenges of balancing family and ambition to the lessons she’s learned along the way, Namrata opens up about resilience, reinvention, and what it truly takes to pursue your passions while raising a family. This conversation is honest, empowering, and filled with insights for women who are building businesses, raising kids, and trying to keep it all together.  In this episode we discuss: • The realities of motherhood and entrepreneurship • Finding purpose and redefining success • Overcoming challenges and embracing reinvention • Advice for women building their dreams while raising families If you love stories about strong women, real conversations, and the messy beautiful journey of entrepreneurship and motherhood, this episode is for you.  Thanks for listening to Moms, Moguls & Mayhem! Hosted by Lauren Piccirillo & Courtenay Hall Funny. Relatable. Real. Conversations about motherhood, ambition, and everything in between. Follow us: Instagram: @momsmogulsandmayhem [https://www.instagram.com/momsmogulsandmayhem] Lauren: @laurenpiccirillo [https://www.instagram.com/laurenpiccirillo] Courtenay: @courtenayhall [https://www.instagram.com/courtenayhall] Join our community of powerhouse moms and founders — share your thoughts, tag us, and leave a review so we can shout you out on next week’s episode! Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube #MomsMogulsAndMayhem #MomLife #FemaleFounders #PodcastCommunity

How High-Achieving Moms Can Cure Burnout & Stop "Should-ing" Themselves | Dr. Colleen | Ep 13

Are you a high-achieving woman stuck in the "perfectionism trap"? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Colleen Georges, psychologist, Rutgers professor, and TEDx speaker, to uncover why so many moms and entrepreneurs are burning out. We dive deep into the toxic culture of the "shoulds," the fear of saying no, and the exact daily habits you need to reclaim your time. From dealing with identity crises to the power of time-blocking, Dr. Colleen provides a masterclass on how to "rescript" the stories holding you back. If you feel overwhelmed, this is your permission slip to let go of control and remember: it’s okay not to be okay. 00:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I69_ndv6Zlc] - Intro: The Identity Crisis 00:48 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I69_ndv6Zlc&t=48s] - Welcome Dr. Colleen Georges! 03:50 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I69_ndv6Zlc&t=230s] - Meet Dr. Colleen: Mom, Psychologist & Rutgers Professor 08:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I69_ndv6Zlc&t=480s] - Do Women Actually Support Women? (The Pie Analogy) 09:30 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I69_ndv6Zlc&t=570s] - How to Turn Envy Into Admiration 14:50 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I69_ndv6Zlc&t=890s] - Dr. Colleen’s Personal Pivot & Graduate School Burnout 16:55 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I69_ndv6Zlc&t=1015s] - Shedding Old Versions of Your Identity 21:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I69_ndv6Zlc&t=1260s] - The Perfectionism Trap vs. High-Achieving 23:25 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I69_ndv6Zlc&t=1405s] - Stop Chasing the "Shoulds" 27:38 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I69_ndv6Zlc&t=1658s] - Practical Steps to Change Your Mindset 29:40 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I69_ndv6Zlc&t=1780s] - The "Good Job, Girl" Daily Habit 35:15 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I69_ndv6Zlc&t=2115s] - Time Blocking & Overcoming the Fear of Saying No 41:15 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I69_ndv6Zlc&t=2475s] - Writing a Book & Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 47:05 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I69_ndv6Zlc&t=2825s] - The TEDx Talk That Started It All 50:20 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I69_ndv6Zlc&t=3020s] - Acceptance: It's Okay That I'm Not Okay 💖 Subscribe for more real conversations with incredible women founders and creators. 🎧 Listen on all podcast platforms 📌 Follow Moms, Moguls & Mayhem for new episodes weekly! #MomsMogulsMayhem [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/momsmogulsmayhem] #WomenSupportingWomen [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/womensupportingwomen] #SingleMomStrong [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/singlemomstrong] #MindsetMatters [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mindsetmatters] #FemaleFounders [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/femalefounders]  Thanks for listening to Moms, Moguls & Mayhem! Hosted by Lauren Piccirillo & Courtenay Hall Funny. Relatable. Real. Conversations about motherhood, ambition, and everything in between. Follow us: Instagram: @momsmogulsandmayhem [https://www.instagram.com/momsmogulsandmayhem] Lauren: @laurenpiccirillo [https://www.instagram.com/laurenpiccirillo] Courtenay: @courtenayhall [https://www.instagram.com/courtenayhall] Join our community of powerhouse moms and founders — share your thoughts, tag us, and leave a review so we can shout you out on next week’s episode! Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube #MomsMogulsAndMayhem #MomLife #FemaleFounders #PodcastCommunity

How Sarah Centrella Reinvented Her Life from Single Mom to Global Success Coach & Author of Think It

What if the life you dream about isn’t just possible—but waiting for you to decide you deserve it? In this powerful episode of Moms, Moguls & Mayhem, we sit down with Sarah Centrella—master manifestor, bestselling author of Think It, and global success coach—who turned her life completely around after becoming a single mom of three with no college degree, no money, and no roadmap. Sarah shares how she went from rock bottom to building a global personal brand, traveling the world, and helping thousands of women transform their lives through mindset, clarity, and intentional action. We talk about: • How Sarah rebuilt her life from scratch after divorce • The exact mindset shifts that changed everything • Why most people stay stuck—and how to break free • How to turn your dreams into a clear, actionable plan • The truth about manifesting (and what actually works) • Advice for moms and female founders who want more • How her new book Think It helps you create your future with intention Sarah’s story is proof that your circumstances do not define your future—your decisions do. This episode is for every woman who knows she’s meant for more. About Sarah Centrella: Sarah Centrella is a master life coach, bestselling author, and keynote speaker who has been featured by ABC, NBC, Good Morning America, and major global media outlets. Her new book, Think It, teaches readers how to design and build the life they truly want. Connect with Sarah: Instagram: @sarahcentrella Website: sarahcentrella.com Connect with Moms, Moguls & Mayhem: Subscribe for new weekly episodes featuring powerful conversations with female founders, CEOs, and women building lives on their own terms.  Thanks for listening to Moms, Moguls & Mayhem! Hosted by Lauren Piccirillo & Courtenay Hall Funny. Relatable. Real. Conversations about motherhood, ambition, and everything in between. Follow us: Instagram: @momsmogulsandmayhem [https://www.instagram.com/momsmogulsandmayhem] Lauren: @laurenpiccirillo [https://www.instagram.com/laurenpiccirillo] Courtenay: @courtenayhall [https://www.instagram.com/courtenayhall] Join our community of powerhouse moms and founders — share your thoughts, tag us, and leave a review so we can shout you out on next week’s episode! Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube #MomsMogulsAndMayhem #MomLife #FemaleFounders #PodcastCommunity