Did you ever feel like you had to be one thing when you grew up? In this episode, we'll talk about how what we do for a living drives people's perceptions of us and limits us. Embracing the backslash is about acknowledging who you are and wha

Connection, Belonging and the Lies We Tell Ourselves with Cat Moore

Oct 7th, 2021 1h 10m

In this episode, I talk to Cat Moore, USC Director of Belonging, about her personal experience with loneliness and the importance of connection with others.

What is Infant Mental Health and How Do We Improve It?

Apr 22nd, 2021 59m 49s

In this episode, Dr. Dorian Traube is about to drop some knowledge. When she started talking about what infant mental health is, why it is important and how we can foster it in our babies, it all made perfect sense. Armed with knowledge, we ca

A Mom's Story with Kimberly Pardi

Mar 17th, 2021 1h

Sometimes things do not go as planned. At 30 weeks pregnant, Kimberly Pardi went to the ER. Months later, she took her son, Angelo, home with her for the first time. Kim shares with us how she found the strength to get through this challengi

The Life-Changing Thing I Learned About Boundaries

Mar 3rd, 2021 30m 47s

When I finally learned what it means to set boundaries, my life changed forever. I felt less out of control in my life and at the whim of everyone and everything else. In this episode, I talk about how I pieced this together and my game-changi

The Surprising Power of Small Connections

Feb 24th, 2021 26m 56s

The way we show up in the world matters and can build connections with others. In this episode, I talk about how a conversation with a stranger changed the course of my life in a small, yet meaningful way. Follow me on Instagram: @profession

Why Working Moms Need to Slow Down and How To Do It with Dr. Keisha Paxton

Feb 17th, 2021 31m 35s

Dr. Keisha Paxton is a Professor of Psychology and researcher. She is the creator of WorkingWomensWellbeing.com where she provides resources, coaching services, and professional development courses to help mid-career women manage the multiple

Why You Are Never Too Old to Learn Ballet with Catherine Round and Theresa Bangert

Feb 10th, 2021 53m 7s

Catherine round has almost 30 years behind her as a professional ballet dancer, choreographer for stage, film and television, a ballet instructor and coach for celebrities, competition and performance, a business owner and consultant. (Yeah, a

How to Manage Stress and Improve Wellness with Deanna Jimenez

Feb 3rd, 2021 43m 35s

Deanna Jimenez is an Integrative Health Coach who helps women optimize their wellness by identifying key imbalances keeping them from their wellness goals. Her own journey to health has instilled a passion for all things wellness-related and b

Why Working Through Your Own Issues Will Make You Better Parent

Jan 28th, 2021 26m 12s

Regardless of how we become parents, raising kids will bring up all kinds of past issues for each of us. It makes sense because we are taking on a new and important role. But, how do we know how to parent? We may read a book or two. But, wh

Find Your Squad. Because Were Not Meant To Do This Alone.

Jan 21st, 2021 21m 49s

Working motherhood is hard. But, we do not have to go through it alone. In this episode, I talk about the importance of finding your squad. We should all have people cheering us on, listening to us, and helping us along. We can't take ove

Five Steps to Living Intentionally

Jan 13th, 2021 19m 38s

January is often a time we reflect on the year that passed and think about what we want to accomplish in the coming year. Sometimes I look back and feel like I crushed it. Other years, not so much. One thing I’ve learned about being a workin

That Time I Had a Miscarriage in Las Vegas

Jan 13th, 2021 19m 6s

Trigger warning: In this episode I talk in detail about my first miscarriage. If this is a sensitive subject for you right now, I feel you. My heart is with you and your family. Please take care of yourself and give yourself space to grieve

My Mission Statement and Feeling Fear but Doing It Anyway

Dec 30th, 2020 19m 49s

Welcome to the Professional Mom Squad! In this first episode, I talk about the mission statement for PMS. (Yes, I know that acronym means other things. But, so what!) Being a working mom is probably the hardest thing I've ever done. It's a

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