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PG-ish Parenting is personal development for parents. It empowers moms and dads to evolve their parenting experience from one of overwhelm and frustration to growth and success. Since kiddos learn so much from the adults around them, PG-ish is parental guidance-ish, designed to help parents create a life worthy of emulation.
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Today’s episode goes behind the scenes with my roundtable cohost, Ashley Blackington, host of the And/Both podcast. Even though we live on opposite sides of the country and have never met in person, Ashley and I can dive into honest conversations and share truths that aren’t often talked about. We chat about our own podcasts, motherhood, where we’re heading next, and what’s fueling these episodes. We believe that community, whether virtual or in-person, truly matters, and we hope to share that community with you, the listener, as well. Show links: Ashley: And/Both Podcast Listen to our roundtables: Episode 334: Caregiving, Careers & the Cost of Being "Fine" Episode 336: From Lost to Found Episode 339: Burned Out? How to Redefine Success in Work and Motherhood Episode 341: The Emotional Cost of Doing It All As always, I’d love to hear from you! Subscribe, leave a review, or follow PG-ish on IG @pgishparenting, or you can always find me at www.pgishparenting.com.
Six years ago, I started recording this podcast in a cramped unused shower with my laptop propped on pillows in front of me—and I never imagined back then that PG-ish would still be here today. Despite the roller coaster ride of the last six years, I’m still here because of the real-life human connections the podcast has brought to my life, and the certainty that learning and growing will always matter. Today I talk about why I started PG-ish and what I’ve learned over the last six years of the podcast, as well as how I’ve evolved over the last ten years of major life changes. Learning and growing alongside you and your kiddos has been such a joy and journey, and I look forward to continuing the ride with you! Must-listen episodes: Episode 183: Rick Rigsby - How are you living today? Episode 247: Alain de Botton - Becoming the hero of your life Episode 210: Gordan Neufeld - Hold their heart to capture their mind Episode 248: Dr. Alia Crum - What you think you become Episode 319: Susan David - Embracing emotional agility Episode 289: Brene Brown - Clear is kind Episode 290: Claudia Hammond - Permission to rest As always, I’d love to hear from you! Subscribe, leave a review, or follow PG-ish on IG @pgishparenting, or you can always find me at www.pgishparenting.com.
Today’s roundtable with Ashley Blackington of the And/Both Podcast features two guests who are passionate about empowering women to slow down and live with intention in community with others. Heather Chauvin is a coach, TedX speaker, and host of the Emotionally Uncomfortable Podcast, who turned a stage 4 cancer diagnosis into a mission to help ambitious, overwhelmed moms lead with clarity and courage at home and at work. Amri Kibbler, who also navigated her own cancer diagnosis, is a passionate advocate for women’s health and well-being, as well as the former co-founder of Hey Mama, the leading networking community for moms in business. Our conversation is packed with wisdom on resilience, health, entrepreneurship, and what it means to live in alignment. We talk about creating boundaries, how to effectively manage your time and energy, and how to be bold enough to be the real version of yourself. Get ready to think about how to show up for the life you really want. Show links: BetterHelp Ashley: And/Both Podcast Heather Chauvin: heatherchauvin.com Read Dying to be a Good Mother Amri Kibbler: amrikibbler.com IG @amrikibbler As always, I’d love to hear from you! Subscribe, leave a review, or follow PG-ish on IG @pgishparenting, or you can always find me at www.pgishparenting.com.
We all know that with the rise of technology, our kids are growing up in a vastly different world than we did. Regardless of your house rules on phones and screen time, it’s likely that every kid will be exposed to social media in some way, which has a worrisome amount of power over their view of themselves and the world. Dino Ambrosi, founder of Project Reboot, is on a mission to help the next generation build a better relationship with technology, in order to reclaim time and regain focus. He explains exactly how much of our precious lives are being traded away for screen time. While it’s not necessarily realistic to ban screens altogether (for ourselves or our kids), it is crucial that we teach our kids how to use technology with intention, because how we spend our time shapes who we become. Sponsors and discounts: Organifi Weary To Revived Course Show links: Watch the full clip Learn more at projectreboot.school Listen to Episode 318. Reclaim Your Time, featuring Cassie Holmes As always, I’d love to hear from you! Subscribe, leave a review, or follow PG-ish on IG @pgishparenting, or you can always find me at www.pgishparenting.com.
We’re back with another roundtable, and this week Ashley and I get to chat with two powerhouse guests. Alison Campbell is a former HR tech exec, and now is the founder of unBurnt, a company redefining how we prevent burnout. Dr. Sheryl Ziegler is a clinical psychologist and author of the books Mommy Burnout and The Crucial Years. These two women are on a mission to rewire how we think about stress, success, self-worth, and how we raise the next generation. Our conversation dives deep into what burnout really feels like, why many of us miss the signs of it, the systems that perpetuate it, how to heal your nervous system, and what it takes to raise burnout-resistant kids. This is a must-listen for anyone tired of just pushing through. Show links: Ashley: And/Both Podcast Alison Campbell: unBurnt Dr. Sheryl Ziegler: drsherylziegler.com Read The Crucial Years: The Essential Guide to Mental Health and Modern Puberty in Middle Childhood (Ages 6-12) Read Mommy Burnout: How to Reclaim Your Life and Raise Healthier Children in the Process As always, I’d love to hear from you! Subscribe, leave a review, or follow PG-ish on IG @pgishparenting, or you can always find me at www.pgishparenting.com.
Becky Schmooke is a mom, speaker, author, and leadership coach who blends mindfulness, stoic philosophy, and a whole lot of humor to help us lead others well by first leading ourselves. Her work empowers others to live with intentionality, rather than reactivity. Today’s conversation dives into what real leadership looks like, how to turn obstacles into opportunities, and how to practice the kind of presence that creates change. Leadership isn’t about a title—it’s about the small choices we make every day to learn, grow, and help those around us. Connect with Becky: beckyschmooke.com Read Choose the Handle That Holds: A Guide to Living, Leading and Owning the Moments That Matter As always, I’d love to hear from you! Subscribe, leave a review, or follow PG-ish on IG @pgishparenting, or you can always find me at www.pgishparenting.com.
Kristin McGee is a nationally recognized yoga and pilates teacher, mindfulness leader and speaker, mompreneur, and author. After helping launch Peleton’s yoga and pilates platform, she now empowers people to find their inner light and outer strength through Kristin McGee Movement. Kristin shares about her journey of raising three boys, navigating divorce, and learning how to care for her body and mind in new ways. Whether you’re redefining health, identity, or what it means to be strong, this conversation is for every woman in a season of change. Sponsors and discounts: Primally Pure SPF Connect with Kristen: kristinmcgee.com Read Somatic Exercises For Dummies As always, I’d love to hear from you! Subscribe, leave a review, or follow PG-ish on IG @pgishparenting, or you can always find me at www.pgishparenting.com.
Today’s episode is the second installment of our new roundtable discussions on motherhood, a collaboration with Ashley Blackington, the host of the And/Both Podcast. In this episode, we’re joined by two multi-passionate working moms—Alli Kushner and Kate Tovsen. Alli is the founder of BeeKyn, a soon-to-launch playdate matching and scheduling platform designed to make it easier for parents to foster meaningful, real-life connections. Her work focuses on building supportive spaces to help families navigate the everyday tension between career, caregiving, and community. Kate is a mom of two, a digital creator and founder of Kate Tovsen Media, and the force behind The Society of Working Moms, an online supportive community for and by working moms of all ages and stages. She is passionate about connecting moms to create a network of support, ideas, and friendships. Today’s conversation may just help you see a glimpse of yourself, and remind you that you’re not behind, you’re not alone, and facing your fears is often the first step in reclaiming the life you may feel you’ve lost. Show links: Ashley: And/Both Podcast Kate: katetovsenmedia.com and Society of Working Moms Alli: allikushner.com and BeeKyn As always, I’d love to hear from you! Subscribe, leave a review, or follow PG-ish on IG @pgishparenting, or you can always find me at www.pgishparenting.com.
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, I sat down with Future Cain, a powerhouse leader of social-emotional intelligence, leadership, wellness, and belonging. We discuss how mental health isn’t a one-and-done task, but rather a daily practice of caring for yourself so that you can give to others from the overflow. Future explains how we can fully appreciate what we have when we choose to love and care for ourselves—and only then can we truly lead others well. Sponsors and discounts: Primally Pure SPF Connect with Future: futureofsel.com IG @future.cain As always, I’d love to hear from you! Subscribe, leave a review, or follow PG-ish on IG @pgishparenting, or you can always find me at www.pgishparenting.com.
Today’s episode is something new and exciting at PG-ish! I’ve teamed up with Ashley Blackington, the host of the And/Both Podcast, to bring together some incredible women we both admire—women who are making waves and doing beautiful work in the world. In this inaugural roundtable discussion, we chat with Jess from ELIXR Coaching and Leslie from Mom’s Hierarchy of Needs about the very real struggles of women navigating the balance of motherhood and work. While there is much work to be done to change our modern corporate system, we believe that the first step is to start conversations that can spark a ripple effect of change moving forward. Show links: Ashley: And/Both Podcast Jess: ELIXR and LinkedIn (also listen to Ep. 330) Leslie: Mom’s Hierarchy of Needs and LinkedIn As always, I’d love to hear from you! Subscribe, leave a review, or follow PG-ish on IG @pgishparenting, or you can always find me at www.pgishparenting.com.
Jessica Long is a holistic health coach specializing in perimenopause, whose mission is to help midlife women feel more informed and connected through this wild stage of life. She has healed gut and skin issues through nutrition and alleviated a long list of perimenopause symptoms through simple but powerful lifestyle changes. She is also the host of the podcast Belong Wellness, where she shares midlife conversations with depth, data, and a dash of sass. In today’s conversation, we discuss the challenges of being women and moms in our forties, as well as the facts about perimenopause that are so rarely talked about. This episode is one you won’t want to miss! Connect with Jessica: www.belongwellness.com IG @belongwellness Listen to her podcast Belong Wellness As always, I’d love to hear from you! Subscribe, leave a review, or follow PG-ish on IG @pgishparenting, or you can always find me at www.pgishparenting.com.
Sometimes life throws things at us that feel impossible, as if we’re stuck and the challenge is too big to overcome. But the truth is that how we choose to approach situations, and especially the words we say to ourselves, truly matters. In today’s clip, Marie Forleo reminds us that everything is figureoutable. In other words, when we believe that we can face any challenge handed to us, our view of the world and its obstacles changes dramatically. Sponsors and discounts: LUMEBOX — get 40% off Show links: Watch the full clip Learn more at marieforleo.com Read Everything is Figureoutable As always, I’d love to hear from you! Subscribe, leave a review, or follow PG-ish on IG @pgishparenting, or you can always find me at www.pgishparenting.com.
Are you feeling like you’re ready for change? Giving ourselves permission to try something new is more about getting to know ourselves—our passions, our dreams, our strengths—rather than taking a path we’ve been taught we should take. As parents, it’s easier to teach what we know than to actually live it, but that’s where self-awareness and self-discipline come in. Today’s clip with John Maxwell teaches us that the decisions we make need to align with our greater values and purpose in order to bring fulfillment, both personally and professionally. Whether you’re raising kiddos, leading a team, or simply wanting to be a better human, this episode will challenge you to reflect and take action. Show links: Watch the full clip Learn more at johnmaxwell.co Read The 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth: Live Them and Reach Your Potential As always, I’d love to hear from you! Subscribe, leave a review, or follow PG-ish on IG @pgishparenting, or you can always find me at www.pgishparenting.com.
Jess Ringgenberg is the founder and CEO of Elixr Coaching and Consulting, and she’s on a mission to make changes to systemic gaps for women and mothers in the workplace. She empowers women to thrive professionally and personally by integrating science-backed frameworks, matrescence research, and self-coaching tools. If you’re a working mom who feels tired, invisible, or overwhelmed, you’re not alone. The load is heavy, and we haven’t been taught how to stand up for the supports we should have. Today’s conversation with Jess will give you hope that change is possible, and encourage you to take small steps toward a better future for working parents. Show links: Connect with Jess at elixrcoaching.com Sponsors and discounts: Primally Pure LUMEBOX As always, I’d love to hear from you! Subscribe, leave a review, or follow PG-ish on IG @pgishparenting, or you can always find me at www.pgishparenting.com.
Since we’re in the thick of cold and flu season, it might be time for a different perspective on how to teach our kids healthy habits, as well as how to heal quicker when they get sick. Today is a conversation with Dr. Elisa Song, who is one of the foremost pioneers and trusted experts in pediatric integrative and functional medicine. Drawing on extensive research and over 25 years of clinical experience, Dr. Song explains why your child’s gut microbiome holds the key to lifelong wellness. In today’s conversation, we talk about how to optimize your child’s microbiome with 5 simple steps, empower your kids to make healthy choices, as well as heal your child’s gut to get to the root of chronic health concerns. Be sure to stay tuned to the end of the conversation to hear her best practical tips for using safe and effective natural therapies when you or your kids are sick. Show links: Learn more at healthykidshappykids.com Read Healthy Kids, Happy Kids: An Integrative Pediatrician's Guide to Whole Child Resilience Sponsors and discounts: Primally Pure Organifi As always, I’d love to hear from you! Subscribe, leave a review, or follow PG-ish on IG @pgishparenting, or you can always find me at www.pgishparenting.com.
We often wish we could put the maintenance side of life on auto-pilot, whether that’s keeping the kitchen clean or growing and maturing as human beings. But as we know, it’s actually the act of struggling that shapes us and shows us the beauty of life. In today’s clip, Martha Beck takes us back to some basics to help us navigate life’s inevitable challenges, using what she calls “the four technologies.” She explains how to quiet your mind, connect with others, tap into your imagination, and bridge the gap between your dreams and your reality. Sponsors and discounts: Pique Teas — get 15% off Primally Pure — get 10% off Show links: Watch the full clip Learn more at marthabeck.com Read Beyond Anxiety: Curiosity, Creativity, and Finding Your Life's Purpose As always, I’d love to hear from you! Subscribe, leave a review, or follow PG-ish on IG @pgishparenting, or you can always find me at www.pgishparenting.com.
January tends to be a time when we resolve to be a better version of ourselves. We make goals, we hustle and work hard at them for a while, but all too often we feel as though we fail when our motivation starts to disappear. But what if we saw each day as an opportunity to learn and grow, and to become our authentic selves, rather than to check off boxes? After a near-death experience, Anita Moorjani came back into life with a clarity that living is about so much more than what we see on the surface. In today’s clip, she shares five game-changing insights she learned from cancer that can radically shift your life. Sponsors and discounts: Thrive Market Organifi Show links: Watch the full clip Learn more at anitamoorjani.com Read Dying to Be Me: My Journey from Cancer, to Near Death, to True Healing As always, I’d love to hear from you! Subscribe, leave a review, or follow PG-ish on IG @pgishparenting, or you can always find me at www.pgishparenting.com.
Making new friends as an adult can be challenging, even when we know that social connections and community are key to thriving as humans. How do we cultivate meaningful connections, especially when stepping out of our comfort zones feels awkward or overwhelming? Dr. Marisa G. Franco is one of the world’s leading experts on human connection, and in today’s clip she shares practical tips for how to build community and make friendships a little less intimidating. Show links: Watch the full clip Learn more at drmarisagfranco.com Read Platonic: How Understanding Your Attachment Style Can Help You Make and Keep Friends As always, I’d love to hear from you! Subscribe, leave a review, or follow PG-ish on IG @pgishparenting, or you can always find me at www.pgishparenting.com.
This season is celebrated as a time of joy and peace, yet it can also feel hard, stressful, and lonely. And when we’re busy trying to create holiday memories for our kids, our own needs often get pushed aside. In this episode, I share my own highs and lows of the season, and I offer four practical steps you can take today to create beauty and peace for yourself amidst the stress. Show links: BetterHelp — use code PGISH for 10% off your first month PG-ish Guidebooks As always, I’d love to hear from you! Subscribe, leave a review, or follow PG-ish on IG @pgishparenting, or you can always find me at www.pgishparenting.com.
I think it’s fair to say that anger can build up fast for anyone, especially tired and overworked parents. But the truth is that anger isn’t the enemy, but rather a signal of a host of other emotions. The good news is that we can learn to change the way we respond to triggers. In today’s clip, Dr. Joe Dispenza dives into practical ways to pause, recognize what’s going on, and shift our response to create a completely different outcome. Sponsors and discounts: BetterHelp Primally Pure Show links: Watch the full clip. Learn more at drjoedispenza.com. Read Breaking The Habit of Being Yourself: How to Lose Your Mind and Create a New One. As always, I’d love to hear from you! Subscribe, leave a review, or follow PG-ish on IG @pgishparenting, or you can always find me at www.pgishparenting.com.
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