Whole Wellness Mamas

Ep 59: My must read book recs from Feb-April 2026

I'm back with February - April favorite reads! Some anticipated reads, some TBR items, some book club picks, and some ARCs that came across my desk!Come listen to my favorite reads and tell me if you agree! If you want video, head to my youtube: https://youtu.be/AeP8NnQKY_IDon't miss my interviews and their books:Julia Whelan: https://youtu.be/Q4u9j5UdYtoCassanova LLC: https://amzn.to/4d6ER3BAnnabel Monghan: https://youtu.be/CAh8U4OaEFMDolly All The Time: https://amzn.to/4tZcppzWant more from me?Where I get my books and audiobooks:Buy audiobooks while supporting your local indie bookstore while getting 3 books for the price of 1 through Libro.fm: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=25361&awinaffid=1920683&ued=https%3A%2F%2Flibro.fm%2Fmembership%3Fmp%3DSWITCHCheck out Everand and read all the books, audiobooks, and magazines you want! Use my link to get a free month: https://go.everand.com/z7aqup05my3rAmazon shop for my favorite books:https://www.amazon.com/shop/amynesbitt/list/2SL37R4CQ71R4?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_list_dOr for all my fav items in general:https://www.amazon.com/shop/amynesbitt✅ FOLLOW and join my mama reading club!▸ Connect with me in all the book placeshttps://www.linktree.com/wholewellnessmamas▸ YouTube Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1a0vXA2_ZCrHcMWTidjMdg?sub_confirmation=1 Disclaimer:As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases using the links above at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!

Ep58: The importance of summits for busy moms

In this episode, I chat with Megan Caldwell, creator of the Rockstar Mom framework and Podcast, about breaking free from burnout and the myth of balance. Hear her heart for the Rockstar Mom Summit that I'm speaking at and why we bonded in our passion to help overwhelmed moms live amazing, aligned lives. It's not too late to join the summit here! My talk is going live 5/21 so sign up before then! https://megancaldwellpdx.com/therockstarmom2026/amynesbitt [https://megancaldwellpdx.com/therockstarmom2026/amynesbitt] Megan Caldwell is the creator of The ROCKSTAR Mom Framework™ and host of The ROCKSTAR Mom Podcast, helping high-achieving women ditch overwhelm and exhaustion so they can live with more presence, energy, and joy. After experiencing burnout twice herself and coaching hundreds of women, Megan now helps women get off autopilot and out of people-pleasing, perfectionism, and the endless chase for “balance.” Through coaching, retreats, and speaking, she empowers women to take back their power and discover their inner Rockstar. Megan blends deep work with dance parties - she believes FUN is an integral part of growth and healing. She lives in Oregon with her husband and three energetic kids and loves sunsets, matcha lattes, selfies, and rocking out to P!nk.

Ep57: A different way to care for parents with Alzheimer's

“When we get Alzheimer’s… walk away.” That’s what her mother told her—there was nothing to be done, so why sacrifice your life? But Marilyn Raichle chose a different path. In this moving conversation, Marilyn shares how growing up surrounded by Alzheimer’s shaped her views on caregiving, and how supporting both of her parents through dementia transformed her from reluctant caregiver to someone who found unexpected joy and connection in the journey. We talk about shifting from seeing people as “suffering from” dementia to truly living with it—and how creativity, presence, and small moments can bring meaning even in hard seasons. Marilyn also shares how her mother’s artistic awakening inspired her work celebrating the creativity and dignity of those living with dementia. This episode is a gentle, powerful reminder: even in the most difficult chapters, there can still be beauty, purpose, and deep connection. Connect with Marilyn here: https://www.facebook.com/marilyn.raichle  https://www.linkedin.com/in/marilynraichle/  instagram.com/raichlem/ Dontwalkaway.net/

Ep 56: Mother's Day Thoughts and Reflections

A quick reflection this Mother's Day from when I was asked what do you want to do for Mother's Day?

Ep55: Annabel Monaghan speaks to our mom souls

Mamas, this conversation is all about the wonderful world of books! My guest today is a talented author whose fiction books resonate deeply, focusing on women rediscovering purpose and passion. We chat about her writing journey, how I first found her through NetGalley for authors, and I share some enthusiastic book recommendations for her work. Youtube video version: https://youtu.be/CAh8U4OaEFM Annabel Monaghan is the New York Times bestselling and Library Reads Hall of Fame author of It’s A Love Story, Summer Romance, Same Time Next Summer and Nora Goes Off Script, published by G.P. Putnam’s Sons. Her forthcoming novel, Dolly All The Time, will be out May 26, 2026. She is also the author of two novels for young adults, A Girl Named Digit and Double Digit, as well as Does This Volvo Make My Butt Look Big?, a collection of essays based on her column that appeared on the Huffington Post, The Week and The Rye Record. She has a BA in English from Duke University and an MBA in Finance from The Wharton School at The University of Pennsylvania. She hosts an author series called Friends with Words and spent several years on the novel writing faculty at The Writing Institute at Sarah Lawrence College. She lives in Florida and Connecticut with her family. Her novels have been translated into 23 languages. Her newest book Dolly All The Time: https://amzn.to/4tyEYu5 Connect with her here: https://annabelmonaghan.com/ https://www.instagram.com/annabelmonaghan/ Where I get my books and audiobooks:Buy audiobooks while supporting your local indie bookstore while getting 3 books for the price of 1 through Libro.fm: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=25361&awinaffid=1920683&ued=https%3A%2F%2Flibro.fm%2Fmembership%3Fmp%3DSWITCH Check out Everand and read all the books, audiobooks, and magazines you want! Use my link to get a free month: https://go.everand.com/z7aqup05my3r Amazon shop for my favorite books:https://www.amazon.com/shop/amynesbitt/list/2SL37R4CQ71R4?ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_list_d Or for all my fav items in general:https://www.amazon.com/shop/amynesbitt Disclaimer:As an affiliate I earn from qualifying purchases using the links above at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!