#43 - Summer Check-In: Routines, Snacks, Mom Hacks & Not Having a Perfect 90's Summer

#43 - Summer Check-In: Routines, Snacks, Mom Hacks & Not Having a Perfect 90's Summer

HAPPY SUMMER!! In this casual catch-up episode, we're sharing what's actually working for our families this season—from camps and simple meal routines to managing screen time, lowering expectations, not having the perfect "90's" summer, and finding little ways to make summer enjoyable for everyone (including moms). See you in a few weeks!! Resources Mentioned: * Skylight Calendar * Stainless steel magnetic cups [https://www.amazon.ca/Rich-Ray-Magnetic-Stackable-Stainless/dp/B0DQ4J33LB/ref=sr_1_3?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.gq7Y-IrDk0ePyQiMZswUCuE0-3Sd_KAWrpsbxSsALOZN84oNe0_lFYd-fXHTESdkcnC8MP7FQBvpGN5f24dBvqdxDJYoA1YigzKLexEG7qpFTax-BW6nUh8UyHPzDrihP8YbYX7aG_qp44VzF8-AjyRZ_xKuzsaBLc1KUjrAawMga4awqpIIugxO8Yrml6m2UO1Cn3bncXdSsh0Vxd6pmaOMsN8GA6hPh5k_ScM1V7M.JtG2mIkqSsrzf8AfzkkzolyMs3Wnf3TuC4JNTvYsL2Q&dib_tag=se&keywords=stainless+steel+magnetic+cups&qid=1783628126&s=kitchen-substore&sr=1-3] * Minute timer playlist [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0f9aROt9eE2cXV5g4UQPe4?si=36c9d7f35b02439d] Work with Liz: www.lizdornian.com/coaching [http://www.lizdornian.com/coaching] Work with Dr Ally: www.drallypower.com [http://www.dralliepower.com/] Connect with us on Instagram: @lizdornian [https://www.instagram.com/lizdornian/] @drallypower [https://www.instagram.com/drallypower]

#42 - Travelling in Europe with 3 Kids - What Worked & What We'd Do Differently

Planning a big trip with young kids can feel overwhelming—but it can also become one of your family's most memorable adventures. In this solo episode, I share everything we learned after spending four weeks traveling through England and the South of France with our three boys (ages 2, 5, and 7). From flights and packing to picky eating, naps, and keeping everyone happy while exploring, I'm sharing the practical tips that made our trip so much easier. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or an international vacation, I hope these ideas help you feel a little more confident—and remind you that you don't have to do everything perfectly to create incredible family memories. In this episode, we cover: * Why traveling with kids is worth it—even when it feels overwhelming * Our favorite travel "hack" that helped our kids walk (and scoot!) much farther * The biggest packing mistake we'd avoid next time * Simple ways to prepare your kids before a trip * How we handled naps, restaurants, and sleeping arrangements * Budget-friendly meal ideas that worked for our family * The travel gear we were most grateful to pack * What we brought on the plane (and what we left at home) * Our honest thoughts on screen time while flying * Lessons we'd absolutely use on our next family adventure If you have an upcoming trip with little ones, I hope this episode helps you feel more prepared—and a little less stressed. Have questions about family travel? I'd love to hear from you! Resources mentioned: * Micro Scooters * Strider Balance Bike * Yoto Mini Player * Mini Jetsetter (travel inspiration) If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another family planning an adventure.

#41 - How Motherhood Changes Everything (With Cayley Benjamin)

In this episode, we sit down with Cayley Benjamin, educator, coach, and founder of the Matrescence Movement, to explore the profound transformation that happens when we become mothers. We discuss identity shifts, the tension between work and motherhood, why motherhood often feels so different from what we expected, and how understanding matrescence can bring validation, perspective, and self-compassion to the motherhood journey. Connect with Cayley: matrescencemovement.com [http://matrescencemovement.com/] Find Cayley on instagram: @cayleybenjamin [https://www.instagram.com/cayleybenjamin/] Work with Liz: www.lizdornian.com/coaching [http://www.lizdornian.com/coaching] Work with Dr Ally: www.drallypower.com [http://www.dralliepower.com/] Connect with us on Instagram: @lizdornian [https://www.instagram.com/lizdornian/] @drallypower [https://www.instagram.com/drallypower]

#40 - The Real Cost of All-Or-Nothing Thinking

Ever notice how one small slip-up can suddenly turn into a whole weekend of "I'll start again Monday"? In this episode we're talking about why our brains are drawn to all-or-nothing thinking, why perfection feels so rewarding, and how this approach to behaviour change often makes consistency harder—not easier. It's time to start counting imperfect progress as real progress, and this conversation will help you do just that! Work with Liz: www.lizdornian.com/coaching [http://www.lizdornian.com/coaching] Work with Dr Ally: www.drallypower.com [http://www.dralliepower.com/] Connect with us on Instagram: @lizdornian [https://www.instagram.com/lizdornian/] @drallypower [https://www.instagram.com/drallypower]

#39 - The Transition Into Motherhood That Nobody Prepared You For (with Riley Strom)

Becoming a mother changes everything, and not just in the ways we expect. In this conversation, psychotherapist Riley Strom joins Liz to explore matrescence, the profound emotional, psychological, social, and biological transition into motherhood. They discuss identity shifts, grief, overwhelm, nervous system changes, unrealistic cultural expectations, and why so many mothers feel unprepared for this stage of life. Whether you're in the thick of early motherhood or reflecting on your own journey, this episode offers validation, insight, and a reminder that you're not meant to do it alone. Connect with Riley * Website: https://www.veritycounselling.com/ [https://www.veritycounselling.com/] * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/verity.counselling [https://www.instagram.com/verity.counselling] Work with Liz: www.lizdornian.com/coaching [http://www.lizdornian.com/coaching] Work with Dr Ally: www.drallypower.com [http://www.dralliepower.com/] Connect with us on Instagram: @lizdornian [https://www.instagram.com/lizdornian/] @drallypower [https://www.instagram.com/drallypower]