291: Ask Me Anything: Holidays, Motherhood & Figuring It All Out

When you’re juggling career, family, and the countless “shoulds” of everyday life, it’s easy to feel stretched thin, especially as the holidays approach.

In this episode of Life of And, Tiffany and Sam sit down for a special “Ask Tiffany Anything” edition: covering everything from navigating the chaos of the holiday season and surviving sick weeks with kids, to moving homes, raising teenage daughters, and keeping your own ambitions alive in the midst of it all. Through honest stories and practical advice, Tiffany shares the systems, boundaries, and mindset shifts that help her manage the tension between doing it all and doing what matters most.

What You’ll Learn:

• Simple strategies for planning during busy seasons (without losing your mind)
• A practical way to reframe ambition so it aligns with your current season of life
• Why open communication with your kids, your partner, and yourself is the foundation for balance and growth

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(00:44) Special episode: ask Tiffany anything

(01:43) Navigating the holiday season

(06:14) Handling sick season with kids

(11:39) Moving to a new home

(14:33) Building relationships with your kids

(17:15) Funny cocaine story

(17:42) Open family communication

(18:05) Perceptive daughter

(20:21) Morning drink routine

(20:55) Health and digestion

(23:33) Balancing ambition and family

(30:59) Home manager tips

(34:53) Proud parenting moment

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Episodes and Posts Mentioned:

• 290: How to Set Goals That Scare You (and Actually Hit Them)
• Implied Expectations vs Explicit Agreements

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