A Work in Progress

When My Child Asked, “Why Do People Keep Dying?”

One simple question from my youngest stopped me in my tracks: “Why do people keep dying of oldness and sickness?” As parents, we expect questions about the sky, animals, or why they can’t eat ice cream for breakfast. But every now and then, our children ask something so profound that it makes us pause and reflect right alongside them. In this episode of Life and Bullshyt, I’m sharing the conversation we had, how I answered it in a way that felt honest and reassuring, and why I think children often teach us just as much as we teach them. This isn’t really an episode about death. It’s about curiosity, being present, and remembering that some of life’s biggest questions don’t always need perfect answers. Sometimes they simply need someone willing to sit beside us and wonder. If you’ve ever been caught off guard by one of your child’s deep questions, I think you’ll relate to this one.

Matrix Moments: Waking Up to Your Own Mind

Have you ever had a moment where you suddenly caught yourself thinking differently? Not because your life changed overnight, but because you did. In this episode, I’m sharing what I call my “Matrix moments”—those little wake-up calls that have completely changed the way I experience everyday life. From parenting and anxiety to mindfulness and learning about the nervous system, I’ve started noticing something powerful: the world around me hasn’t changed nearly as much as the way I respond to it. This isn’t about having all the answers or trying to teach anyone how to live. It’s simply an honest conversation about what I’ve been learning, what’s been helping me, and how paying attention to my own thoughts has slowly started changing my life. Maybe waking up isn’t about escaping reality. Maybe it’s about finally seeing ourselves a little more clearly. If you’ve ever felt like you’ve been living on autopilot, this episode is for you.

The Person I Forgot to Take Care Of

Have you ever noticed how easy it is to be kind to the people you love… but so much harder to show that same kindness to yourself? While listening back to one of my own podcast episodes, I had a realization. I talked about wanting to be a good mom, wife, daughter, sister, and friend—but I never once mentioned being a good friend to myself. That moment made me stop and think. In this episode, I explore why so many of us put everyone else’s needs ahead of our own, why self-compassion isn’t selfish, and how the way we speak to ourselves can shape our mental health, our relationships, and even the way we show up for the people we love most. If you’ve ever felt guilty for taking a break, struggled with your inner critic, or wondered why you can give grace to everyone except yourself, this conversation is for you. Maybe the most important person we’ve forgotten to take care of… is ourselves.

Ignoring Your Own Limits

This isn’t an episode about having all the answers. It’s about learning to recognize our limits, understanding the emotional cost of showing up for the people we love, and giving ourselves a little more grace when we finally run out of steam. If you’ve ever felt like you’re trying to be everything for everyone while wondering why you’re so exhausted, this conversation is for you. Because maybe growth isn’t about never reaching your limit. Maybe it’s about learning to be kinder to yourself when you do.

Repair In Real Time

One sentence from my daughter stopped me in my tracks: “You don’t love me anymore.” In this episode, I share a real parenting moment that made me realize just how much our children absorb—not only our words, but our emotions. As I’ve been practicing mindfulness, I’m learning that my girls often mirror my nervous system, and that growth isn’t about becoming a perfect parent. It’s about catching myself a little sooner, staying present when I can, and repairing the moments when things don’t go as planned. If you’ve ever worried about making mistakes as a parent or wondered whether you’re doing enough, this episode is a reminder that healing doesn’t happen through perfection—it happens through connection, self-awareness, and repair in real time.