Episode 23: Before Summer Slips Away: Pause, Prioritize, Protect

Episode 23: Before Summer Slips Away: Pause, Prioritize, Protect

Hey mama, Have you had one of those moments lately where you look up and realize summer is already here? Maybe you've spent the last few weeks surviving graduations, recitals, sports schedules, end-of-year celebrations, work responsibilities, and all the things that come with this season of life. Maybe you've been so busy getting through May that you haven't had a chance to think about what you actually want this summer to be about. What if you paused for just a moment and asked yourself: How do I want this summer to feel? What matters most right now? When August gets here, what do I hope I'll be glad I made time for? In this episode, I'm sharing some of the tension I've been navigating in my own life as I try to be fully present with my family while also building the next chapter of my business and purpose. We talk about why creating an intentional summer isn't about making every moment magical or filling a bucket list with activities. It's about paying attention to what matters before the season slips by. I'll walk you through a simple framework I've been using myself: Pause. Prioritize. Protect. Because life moves quickly. Summer moves even faster. And the things that matter most are often the easiest things to crowd out when we're busy doing all the things. My hope is that this episode gives you a chance to slow down, reflect, and make space for what matters most in this season. Not with pressure. Not with perfection. Just with intention. This episode is part of the I've Got You Mama podcast — a show for moms and women who want to care for their whole self, live with intention, and find joy without pressure or burnout. In This Episode You'll learn: * Why intentional living starts with clarity, not more planning * The tension between building what's next and being present for what's now * Why urgent and important are not always the same thing * A simple three-step framework: Pause. Prioritize. Protect. * Three powerful questions to help you create a more meaningful summer Resources Mentioned There are no formal resources mentioned in this episode. (Any links, programs, or tools referenced will always be listed here for clarity.) Connect + What's Next If this episode resonated, I'd love for you to: * subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss future episodes * share this conversation with a friend who might need this message right now Next week on the podcast, we'll be talking about why so many of us feel trapped in a cycle of rushing through life and how we can create more presence, peace, and intention in our everyday lives with special guest Meg Kuhnle. Whenever you're ready, press play. I'm really glad you're here. And I've got you, mama.

Episode 22: Creating a Life of Impact Through Service, Adventure, and Connection with Lindsay Bowen

Hey mama, Sometimes we think making an impact has to mean doing something big—starting a movement, changing the world, or adding one more thing to our already full lives. But what if impact is much closer than that? What if it’s found in the relationships we build, the people we serve, the experiences that expand our perspective, and the ways we choose to connect with the world around us? In this episode, I sit down with Lindsay Bowen, founder of ROAM Humanitarian, to talk about service, adventure, connection, and living with intention. As you listen, I invite you to consider:  What experiences have shaped who you are?  When was the last time you stepped outside your comfort zone and saw the world through a different lens?  Where might there be opportunities for deeper connection, purpose, or growth in this season of your life? This conversation isn’t about doing more or being more. It’s about recognizing that meaningful living can take many forms, and sometimes the experiences that change us most begin with a simple willingness to say yes to something new. I hope this episode leaves you feeling inspired, connected, and reminded that there are countless ways to make a difference—many of which you’re already living every day. This episode is part of the I’ve Got You Mama podcast — a show for moms and women who want to care for their whole self, live with intention, and find joy without pressure or burnout. As always, sending you so much love! I’ve Got You, Mama Resources Mentioned ROAM Humanitarian: https://roamhumanitarian.org [https://roamhumanitarian.org] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roam.humanitarian [https://www.instagram.com/roam.humanitarian] (Any links, programs, or tools referenced will always be listed here for clarity.) Connect + What’s Next If this episode resonated, I’d love for you to: * subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss future episodes * share this conversation with a friend who might need this message right now Next week on the podcast, we’ll be talking about what it means to rebuild a meaningful life when life doesn’t go according to plan through an inspiring conversation with adaptive athlete and wheelchair bodybuilder Sharla Peterson. Whenever you’re ready, press play. I’m really glad you’re here. And I’ve got you, mama.

Episode 21: When Life Keeps Knocking You Down

Hey mama, Have you ever gone through a season where it felt like life just kept hitting you before you had a chance to recover from the last thing? Maybe you’ve still been showing up on the outside - taking care of people, getting things done, carrying responsibilities - while internally feeling emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself, or like your nervous system just can’t catch up. Maybe you’ve wondered why rest doesn’t seem to “fix” it. Or why things that normally bring you joy suddenly feel harder to access. Maybe you’ve even quietly questioned yourself, wondering, “Why can’t I just bounce back?” In today’s episode, I’m sharing a very personal conversation about burnout, cumulative overwhelm, nervous system exhaustion, and what happened when I finally hit a breaking point after months of emotional stress, physical exhaustion, and trying to keep everything moving. We talk about the pressure so many women feel to handle hard seasons gracefully, the quiet shame that can come when we suddenly don’t feel like ourselves anymore, and the realization that emotional awareness does not make us immune to being human. I also share some of the small things that slowly helped me begin finding my footing again — slowing down, letting some things go, asking for help, moving my body gently, breathing deeply, finding tiny moments of joy again, and learning that resilience doesn’t always look like immediately bouncing back. Sometimes it looks much quieter than that. What if healing starts smaller than we think? What if your body isn’t failing you, but asking for care? What if resilience isn’t about pushing harder, but about staying connected to yourself while life feels hard? And what if needing more rest than expected isn’t weakness… but wisdom? If you’ve been carrying a lot lately, I hope this episode reminds you that you are not failing because you’re human. You are allowed to slow down. You are allowed to need support. And you are allowed to come back to yourself gently. This episode is part of the I’ve Got You Mama podcast - a show for moms and women who want to care for their whole self, live with intention, and find joy without pressure or burnout. Resources Mentioned * Joyful Reinvention Coaching * Nervous system regulation * Breathwork / slow exhale breathing * Journaling for emotional processing * The story of Elijah and burnout/restoration Connect + What’s Next If this episode resonated, I’d love for you to: * subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss future episodes * share this conversation with a friend who might need this message right now Next week on the podcast, we’ll be talking about: Opening Your World Through Service, Adventure & Impact - a conversation with Lindsay Bowen about humanitarian work, purpose, adventure, and the ways meaningful experiences can expand our lives. Whenever you’re ready, press play. I’m really glad you’re here. And I’ve got you, mama.

Episode 20: The Missing Piece in Personal Growth (Mindset Isn’t the Whole Story) with Molly Claire

Hey mama, Have you ever felt frustrated because you know the mindset tools… but you still feel stuck? Maybe you understand the thoughts you “should” be thinking, but your emotions still feel heavy. Maybe your nervous system feels overwhelmed, your body feels exhausted, or you keep wondering why growth still feels hard even when you’re trying so hard to do all the “right” things. What if there’s nothing wrong with you? What if healing and growth were never meant to be about fixing yourself… but about understanding yourself more fully? In today’s conversation, I sit down with my mentor, Molly Claire, to talk about the missing pieces in personal growth — the parts many of us were never taught to pay attention to. We talk about emotions, nervous systems, habits, self-connection, compassion, and what it actually looks like to care for yourself as a whole human being instead of constantly trying to “push through.” This conversation honestly felt a little full-circle for me because so much of my own growth over the last few years has come from learning that mindset matters… but it isn’t the whole story. What happens when your body is carrying stress your thoughts can’t simply override? What if self-compassion actually creates more resilience instead of less? What if rest is not weakness, but part of growth itself? And what would change if you stopped viewing your struggles as character flaws and started seeing them with more understanding and grace? I hope this episode reminds you that you are not failing because you are human. You are allowed to grow gently. You are allowed to need support. And you are allowed to reconnect with yourself along the way. This episode is part of the I’ve Got You Mama podcast — a show for moms and women who want to care for their whole self, live with intention, and find joy without pressure or burnout. Resources Mentioned * Molly Claire: https://www.mollyclaire.com/ [https://www.mollyclaire.com/]  * She Rises: Insights and Wisdom from The Women of the Masterful Coach Collective: https://amzn.to/4nzHNIW [https://amzn.to/4nzHNIW]  * Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg: https://amzn.to/42JoymI [https://amzn.to/42JoymI] , https://tinyhabits.com/ [https://tinyhabits.com/]  * Joyful Reinvention: https://joyfulreinvention.com/ [https://joyfulreinvention.com/]  * Maria Hendershot Coaching on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahendershot.coaching/ [https://www.instagram.com/mariahendershot.coaching/]  As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Connect + What’s Next If this episode resonated, I’d love for you to: * subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss future episodes * share this conversation with a friend who might need this message right now Next week on the podcast, we’ll be talking about: When Life Keeps Knocking You Down — a personal conversation about nervous system overwhelm, emotional exhaustion, resilience, and what helped me begin finding my footing again. Whenever you’re ready, press play. I’m really glad you’re here. And I’ve got you, mama.

EPISODE 19 Motherhood Wasn’t Where I Lost Myself (It’s Where I Found Myself)

Hey mama, Have you ever looked around at your life and realized that so much of who you are has been shaped by caring for everyone else? Not in a resentful way. Not because you regret it. But because for so long, your attention, energy, and love have naturally been poured outward first. And maybe now—whether your children are growing up, your season is shifting, or you simply have a tiny bit more space to breathe—something inside you has started whispering again. Not necessarily for a completely different life. Not for more pressure or achievement. Just… for more connection with yourself again. What parts of you have quietly been shaped through motherhood that you maybe never fully noticed before? How has this season softened you, stretched you, or revealed strengths you once overlooked in yourself? Are there parts of you that have been waiting patiently in the background for years—dreams, creativity, joy, movement, rest, wonder? And what would it look like to care for yourself with the same tenderness you’ve spent so many years giving to everyone else? In this episode, we’re talking about motherhood identity, growth, and the idea that becoming doesn’t stop once we become mothers. Maybe motherhood wasn’t where you lost yourself at all. Maybe it was one of the places that shaped you most deeply. And maybe this next season isn’t about becoming someone completely different—it’s about meeting yourself more honestly within the life you already have. You don’t have to rush this process. You don’t have to reinvent yourself overnight. And you don’t have to choose between loving your family deeply and reconnecting with yourself too. You’re allowed to become again. This episode is part of the I’ve Got You Mama podcast — a show for moms and women who want to care for their whole self, live with intention, and find joy without pressure or burnout. Resources Mentioned There are no formal resources mentioned in this episode. Connect + What’s Next If this episode resonated, I’d love for you to: ● subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss future episodes ● share this conversation with a friend who might need this message right now Whenever you’re ready, press play. I’m really glad you’re here. And I’ve got you, mama.