When was the last time you felt genuinely excited about your future? In this special birthday week episode, we're breaking away from the heavier emotions we've been exploring to focus on something many busy moms have forgotten how to feel: anticipation and excitement for what's ahead.

If you've been going through the motions for so long that you can barely remember what lights you up, this episode is your permission slip to dream again. I understand that feeling of disconnection all too well—that moment when someone asks what you're looking forward to and your mind goes blank because you've been focused on everyone else's needs for so long.

✨ In this episode, you'll discover:

• How to reconnect with genuine excitement (even if it feels distant right now)
• A powerful journal prompt to channel messages from your future self
• Small, meaningful actions that align with the woman you're becoming
• How to identify and reclaim parts of yourself that got lost in the chaos of balancing it all

I guide you through four thoughtful prompts designed to help you spark joy and possibility, complete with examples for those who might feel so disconnected they're not sure where to begin.

1. When was the last time you felt a genuine sense of excitement about your future, and what sparked that feeling within you?
2. If your future self (who has found inner peace and fulfillment) could send you a message about what she's most grateful for, what would she say?
3. What small action could you take tomorrow that would align with the woman you're becoming rather than the patterns you've been trying to leave behind?
4. If your birthday wish this year was to reclaim one aspect of yourself that's lost in the chaos of motherhood and career, what would you wish for?

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This episode is perfect for the woman who's been so focused on managing everyone else's lives that she's forgotten to dream about her own. Give yourself these 5 minutes to remember who you are beyond your roles and responsibilities.

🎂 It's birthday week on the podcast, and I'm keeping things fun and lighthearted with a "Would You Rather" episode that dives into the impossible choices working moms face daily!

After dropping my son off at the airport for his trip with dad (a bittersweet moment every mom can relate to), I thought we could explore some thought-provoking dilemmas that highlight the juggling act of motherhood and working life. From choosing between uninterrupted work days versus peaceful homes, to deciding whether you'd rather have a personal chef or chauffeur, these questions reveal the trade-offs we make constantly.

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But here's the important part: I share why you don't actually have to choose between career success and being present with your family. The working moms in my Peace and Confidence Collective are learning to excel at work with clarity and focus, then seamlessly transition to being fully present at home without feeling depleted.

• The mixed emotions of mom-alone time
• Work-life balance scenarios that will make you nod in recognition
• Daily dilemmas every working mom faces (laundry mountains vs. chaotic inboxes!)
• Embarrassing mom moments we all fear (and which I'd rather face)
• Fantasy parenting scenarios we all dream about (personal chef, anyone?)
• How to break free from impossible choices and have fulfillment in all areas

Come play along with me and DM your own answers on social media! This episode reminds us that while these scenarios highlight impossible juggling acts, you don't have to choose between loving your work and being present with your family.

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Ever felt anger bubble up so intensely as a mom that it scared you? You're not alone. In this honest 5-minute journaling episode, I'm tackling the taboo topic that many mothers experience but few talk about: mom rage.

As women, we're often conditioned to suppress anger or feel intense guilt when we experience it—especially as mothers. But what if your anger is actually trying to tell you something important? What if processing it properly could lead to deeper connections with yourself and your family?

🔥 In this episode, we explore:

• The connection between your childhood experiences with anger and your current triggers
• How to identify what's really beneath your rage moments
• Practical ways to release anger energy without causing harm
• Repairing relationships after anger episodes

I walk you through a powerful 5-prompt journal flow that starts by examining your relationship with anger from childhood, then guides you through processing recent rage moments, uncovering unrealistic expectations, finding healthy release methods, and repairing connections with loved ones.

1. How were big emotions handled in your childhood home? Were you allowed to express anger growing up?
2. Think of a recent moment when you felt rage bubble up as a mom. What triggered it? How did you feel it in your body? What thoughts were you having?
3. What expectations are you putting on yourself? What judgments are you feeling or making? Are these things true?
4. How would you love to release your anger? (Get creative with this!)
5. Is there anyone you would like to repair your relationship with after an anger episode?

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Give yourself these five minutes to acknowledge your anger without judgment. This is your permission slip to process this powerful emotion in a healthy way that leads to greater peace and connection.