You guys, I have to spend my 37th birthday in QUARATINE! What the actual hell. And I LOVE my birthday and I refuse to let it be spoiled by this pandemic, so I really am focusing right now on glasses half full. In this episode I riff on my lucky number (37), why I’ve been

Maddox has never been afraid to get dirty. And even though she comes inside filthy, and has a little dirt mustache half the time… some of my new favorite scenes in the movie that is Maddox are going to be that carefree dirt-smeared smile on her face as she runs back and forth in the

Today, we’re diving in more on having a childlike perspective through this crisis. My six-year-old shares his perspective on this whole “novel coronavirus” thing and social distancing.

Insert “any crisis” where I wrote “COVID-19” This is a peptalk, and some tough love, some REAL TALK and honestly probably exactly what I WOULD NEED TO HEAR IF I WASN’T THE ONE SAYING IT. Listen to discover 1. how being the “cheering parent” elevates your day and the day of those around you.2. how

In this riff, I share my thoughts on how the definition of what is “essential” under current government mandates to ‘stay at home’ is a little suspect. I give some ideas on how businesses can STAY connected with their customers in this time of social distancing. HINT: It’s email BE A REAL HUMAN BEING, because

Glasses half full This has been the theme of my last two weeks: How can I keep my glass half full. And I’m not talking about wine, although now that we are out of “dry February” that’s more of a reality. I’m talking (even though I really don’t want to) about Coronavirus Very little of

Today on the podcast I riff, MOSTLY coherently, about problem solving. I share a few funny stories from my oldest kids to help demonstrate some missing pieces for us adults. Specifically: NOT discounting the first idea that comes out of our heads, and NOT being so ashamed to throw some solutions out there. Solutions aren’t

How many times have I watched Frozen 2 in the last week? Maybe 25. I smile-cry through the songs still. I get choked up watching my kids watch it. It’s so good! If you haven’t seen the movie yet, don’t listen to this podcast yet… I don’t want to ruin it for you. It’s more

In Episode 22 I shared my recent decision to give up alcohol for the month of February. I equate the decision to my daughter finally deciding to eat the pb&j so she could have a piece of gum. Today’s episode focuses in more on the gum, the treat, the reward. I also update you on

Have you ever gotten in a funk? You had too many days on vacay, or just overslept too many days in a row and missed your workout. You need a schedule! Much like a toddler, if I get too off my normal routine I become a cranky hot mess. Today I riff on the importance