Surviving Summer: Your Real-Life Summer Survival Guide for Moms

May Coffee Talk: The One Before Summer Break

It’s our final full episode before summer mode officially begins… so naturally we covered everything from pool floats and Lego closets to screen time debates, true crime documentaries, postpartum depression, and flying to all 7 United hubs in one day! In this Coffee Talk episode, we’re catching up on real life, summer chaos, organizing spirals, parenting opinions people love to judge, and the documentaries currently consuming our brains. We also talk about: * Why Amy is voluntarily spending 18+ hours on airplanes for fun ✈️ * Amanda’s “don’t buy stuff to hold your stuff” organization era * Our very unpopular opinions on kids and screen time * The Netflix documentary The Crash * How conversations around postpartum depression and perimenopause are finally changing And most importantly—we’re officially wrapping up Season 1. We’ll still be dropping casual Coffee Talks throughout the summer, but we’re taking a break from weekly episodes until Season 2 launches in September. So this is your sign to binge all the episodes you missed and share your favorites with your mom friends this summer. 👉 Join the Bronze Medal Moms Movement—a community of women done with perfection but still showing up. Instagram: https://instagram.com/bronzemedalmoms [https://instagram.com/bronzemedalmoms] Website: www.bronzemedalmoms.com [http://www.bronzemedalmoms.com/] 🎶 Music by Jake Lowe

Surviving Summer: Your Real-Life Summer Survival Guide for Moms

Summer is here… and so is the pressure to make it magical. In this episode, we’re giving you permission to let that go. We’re talking about what we’re leaving behind (guilt, overcommitting, comparison, and Pinterest-level expectations) and what we’re actually taking into summer—lower expectations, more flexibility, and letting it be enough. Because mindset is great… but your kids are home all day and eating nonstop 😅 So we’re also sharing real-life survival tips: * Easy snack hacks * How to handle the “I’m bored” * Travel sanity savers * Simple ways to keep kids entertained without losing your mind Plus, we’re kicking off the wrap-up of Season 1! After one more Coffee Talk, we’ll shift to summer mode with monthly episodes and be back in September with Season 2. So your only assignment? 👉 Go binge Season 1 and catch up on the episodes you missed. Lower the bar. Feed them snacks. Keep them alive. Because bronze still gets you a place on the podium. 👉 Join the Bronze Medal Moms Movement—a community of women done with perfection but still showing up. Instagram: https://instagram.com/bronzemedalmoms [https://instagram.com/bronzemedalmoms] Website: www.bronzemedalmoms.com [http://www.bronzemedalmoms.com/] 🎶 Music by Jake Lowe

Summer Travel Secrets with Agent Extraordinaire Heather Honaker

Think you’re saving money by booking your own trips? You might want to rethink that… In this episode, we’re joined by travel agent (and Amy’s go-to trip planner) Heather Honaker, and she is breaking down everything moms actually need to know about planning summer travel—without the stress, overwhelm, or 15 browser tabs open. We’re talking myths, mistakes, and the behind-the-scenes truth about what travel agents really do (spoiler: it’s a lot more than you think). From saving time and avoiding disasters to unlocking perks you didn’t even know existed—this episode might completely change how you plan your next trip. We cover: * The biggest myth about travel agents (and why you’re already paying for one anyway) * Why booking your own trip can actually cost you more (in time, stress, and mistakes) * When you should be booking summer travel (and what to do if you’re late) * The best family, girls trip, and low-stress vacation ideas * One travel mistake almost everyone makes (hello, missed flights 👀) * Real-life travel fails that will make you feel better about your own Whether you’re planning a big summer trip, a quick getaway, or just dreaming of your next escape—this episode is your permission slip to stop doing it all yourself. Because around here… we don’t need perfect vacations. We just need ones we can actually enjoy. Heather has been married for almost 28 years and is mom to two grown girls. She's been a travel advisor for over 7 years, helping others explore some of the most incredible places around the world. Heather currently lives in Kington, Jamaica, and believes that traveling with intention has a way of making the world feel smaller. She's passionate about creating meaningful experiences and loves helping her clients make lifelong memories they’ll never forget. Connect with Heather: FB:  facebook.com/hwhonaker [http://facebook.com/hwhonaker] IG:  @hhonakertravelmation Website:  https://tinyurl.com/hhonakertravel [https://tinyurl.com/hhonakertravel] 👉 Join the Bronze Medal Moms Movement—a community of women done with perfection but still showing up. Instagram: https://instagram.com/bronzemedalmoms [https://instagram.com/bronzemedalmoms] Website: www.bronzemedalmoms.com [http://www.bronzemedalmoms.com/] 🎶 Music by Jake Lowe

Happy Mother's Day - and Happy Anniversary to Us!

It's Mother's Day - AND our one-year podcast anniversary!! In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the pressure, expectations, and quiet disappointments that can come with Mother’s Day—and giving you full permission to do it differently this year. From the history of how this holiday started (and how it went off the rails), to real-life stories of first Mother’s Days, unmet expectations, and learning to actually ask for what you want… we’re saying the quiet parts out loud. We’re also celebrating a huge milestone—one full year of Bronze Medal Moms—and sharing what this past year has taught us about motherhood, community, and why “bronze medal energy” might just be the secret to surviving (and even enjoying) it all. We talk about: * Why Mother’s Day can feel more exhausting than relaxing * The myth of the “perfect” day (and how to let it go) * Why your partner probably needs instructions (yes, really) * How to actually get what you want on Mother’s Day * Showing up for single moms in a meaningful way * What a year of real conversations with moms has taught us If you’ve ever ended Mother’s Day thinking “wait… was that it?”—this one’s for you. Because around here, we’re not aiming for perfect… we’re aiming for real. Share this episode with someone who needs it—and don’t forget to follow, subscribe, and leave a 5-star review so more moms can find these conversations. 👉 Join the Bronze Medal Moms Movement—a community of women done with perfection but still showing up. Instagram: https://instagram.com/bronzemedalmoms [https://instagram.com/bronzemedalmoms] Website: www.bronzemedalmoms.com [http://www.bronzemedalmoms.com/] 🎶 Music by Jake Lowe

Divorce, Shame & Starting Over with Gina Nichols of Divorce Redefined

Divorce, Shame & Starting Over: The Conversation Moms Aren’t Having Divorce is something a lot of moms experience… but almost no one talks about this part of it. In this powerful follow-up conversation with post-divorce specialist and founder of Divorce Redefined, Gina Nichols, we’re going beyond logistics and into what really lingers—the shame, the judgment, and the quiet thoughts no one says out loud. Gina shares her raw, honest story—from multiple marriages and single motherhood to finding healing, forgiveness, and purpose through coaching—and how she now helps other women do the same. We talk about: * The stigma women carry after divorce (and why it’s different for men) * Mourning the life you thought you’d have * The invisible weight of guilt, failure, and “what did I do wrong?” * What it actually looks like to co-parent well (and why it matters so much) * How to stop living in shame and start rebuilding your identity * And the powerful shift from “this happened to me” to “what do I do with this now?” This episode is for the mom who is: * navigating divorce * healing from it * supporting a friend through it * or simply realizing there’s more than one “right” way to build a life Because sometimes the strongest thing you can do… is choose something different. And around here, we’re not chasing perfection—we’re choosing honesty, growth, and showing up anyway. If this episode resonates, share it with someone who needs it—and don’t forget to follow, subscribe, and leave a 5-star review so more moms can find these conversations. 👉 Connect with Gina: Instagram: https://instagram.com/ginanicholscoaching [https://instagram.com/ginanicholscoaching] Facebook: Gina Yaklich Nichols Website: www.ginanicholscoaching.com [http://www.ginanicholscoaching.com/] 👉 Join the Bronze Medal Moms Movement—a community of women done with perfection but still showing up. Instagram: https://instagram.com/bronzemedalmoms [https://instagram.com/bronzemedalmoms] Website: www.bronzemedalmoms.com [http://www.bronzemedalmoms.com/] 🎶 Music by Jake Lowe 🎤✨