The Mom's Got This... Mostly Podcast

If you’re an ambitious mom questioning your career path and wondering if you’re meant for something more aligned, this episode explores how career transitions can lead you back to your true purpose.  In this reflective solo episode of Mom’s Got This… Mostly, Alicia shares a powerful realization that came through during a recent breathwork experience about purpose, career alignment, and why the next step in your career may be the doorway to something deeper.  Many ambitious moms reach a moment where life looks successful on paper — the career, the credentials, the responsibilities — yet something inside quietly asks, Is this really the path I’m meant to be on? Alicia explores how so many women become disconnected from their deeper purpose as life, expectations, and responsibilities accumulate over time, and why discovering your purpose often begins with a simple but courageous step: questioning whether the work you chose years ago still aligns with who you are today. In this episode, she shares: • Why your next career move doesn’t have to be your final destination • How fear and “sunk-cost thinking” keep women stuck in misaligned work • The difference between reacting to life and intentionally designing it • Why a strategic transition can be the first step toward your purpose If you’ve felt the quiet pull toward something more aligned, this episode will help you see that your next step might simply be the next evolution of who you’re becoming. EPISODE RESOURCES Schedule your free Aligned Ambition coaching call: Here  Instagram: @a.s.grantham

What happens when the dream you carried for years finally comes true… and you still feel a pull for more? In this powerful conversation, Jessica “Vibrant” Hammock shares her journey through marriage trauma, infertility, and ultimately becoming a mother after a ten-year wait. But what surprised her most wasn’t motherhood itself — it was the identity recalibration that followed. For ambitious women who once believed motherhood would be the final destination, this episode explores what it means when purpose expands beyond what we originally imagined. We talk about: • navigating grief when dreams evolve • releasing shame around wanting more beyond motherhood • modeling ambition and boundaries for your children • redefining legacy and long-term impact • and building a life that honors both nurture and calling If you’re a driven mom who loves your children deeply but feels a quiet pull to create, lead, or build something meaningful alongside motherhood, this conversation will remind you that wanting more doesn’t make you ungrateful — it makes you self-aware. You don’t have to choose between presence and purpose. You can design both — intentionally. EPISODE RESOURCES Connect with Jessica: Facebook: Vibrant Voice by Jessica Instagram: JessicaVibrant_Hammock Website: www.vibrantvoice.life Gift: Get Your Free Scale and Shift Guide HERE Connect with Alicia: Schedule a free Aligned Ambition call: Here  Instagram: @a.s.grantham

The “Great Millennial Career Crisis” is everywhere right now — burnout, financial stagnation, and the realization that the traditional work-hard-and-you’ll-be-secure promise hasn’t delivered. But for ambitious mothers, this crisis goes even deeper. In this episode of Mom’s Got This… Mostly, Alicia unpacks why millennial women didn’t just buy into career ambition — we bought into total life optimization. Thriving careers. Present motherhood. Fit bodies. Beautiful homes. Strong marriages. Financial independence. And somehow doing it all effortlessly. No wonder so many high-achieving moms feel exhausted. This isn’t laziness. It isn’t failure. It’s math. You’ll learn: Why burnout among millennial women is at an all-time high How “having it all” became “doing everything at once” Why quitting isn’t the only option A simple two-step recalibration framework to regain agency How to prioritize strategically instead of burning your life down If you’re a driven working mom who feels successful on paper but overwhelmed in reality, this episode will help you shift from panic to power — and start building ambition that aligns with your real life. EPISODE RESOURCES Schedule a free Aligned Ambition call: Here  Instagram: @a.s.grantham

If you’re an ambitious mom whose life looks “right” on paper but still feels quietly restless, this conversation will resonate deeply. In this episode of Mom’s Got This… Mostly, Alicia sits down with Mia Gruccio (host of Daily Bread and Dirty Dishes) for an honest conversation about redefining success, choosing a different path, and giving yourself permission to want more — even when your current life is good. They explore identity shifts, comparison, faith, fear, and the courage it takes to step outside the status quo. What does success actually mean when you strip away approval, expectations, and external validation? And how do you know when it’s time to pivot? If you’ve been craving alignment without blowing up your life, this episode will remind you that wanting more doesn’t make you ungrateful — it makes you awake. EPISODE RESOURCES Connect with Mia: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/miachristinekay/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mia.gruccio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@miagrucciokay YouTube: Mia Gruccio Kay - YouTube Podcast: Daily Bread & Dirty Dishes Connect with Alicia: Schedule a free Aligned Ambition call: Here  Instagram: @a.s.grantham

Have you ever looked at your career and thought, “I worked so hard for this… so why doesn’t it feel right anymore?”In this episode of Mom’s Got This… Mostly, Alicia speaks to the ambitious working mom who is successful on paper but quietly unfulfilled. If motherhood changed you but your career stayed the same, this conversation will feel like clarity.We explore what it means to outgrow a role you once loved, the difference between burnout and misalignment, and how ambition evolves after becoming a mom. You don’t need to burn your life down — you need strategy, alignment, and a runway.If you’re craving a more aligned career, deeper fulfillment, and a smart transition plan that protects your family and finances, this episode will help you see that you’re not ungrateful — you’re evolving.And you’re allowed to build what’s next.EPISODE RESOURCESSchedule a free Aligned Ambition call: Here Instagram: @a.s.grantham

Have you ever looked at your life and thought, “Everything is fine… so why do I still feel restless?” In this episode of Mom’s Got This… Mostly, Alicia speaks directly to the working mom who isn’t burned out, isn’t miserable — but knows deep down she’s meant for more.We unpack why feeling “fine” isn’t a failure, but often a powerful signal that you’re outgrowing the life you built before motherhood. Alicia shares how motherhood shifted her priorities — and why it’s normal, human, and healthy for desires, dreams, and identity to evolve over time.This episode explores fear, identity shifts, and the quiet ache many moms feel when their life looks good on paper but no longer feels aligned. If you’re a working mom caught between gratitude and longing — wanting more joy, fulfillment, freedom, or creativity without blowing up your life — this conversation is a reminder that your desires matter, your dreams are valid, and it’s not too late to begin again.EPISODE RESOURCESBook your Dream Strategy SessionInstagram: @a.s.granthamSchedule a free discovery call: Here

Many moms assume survival mode ends once the newborn phase passes — but what if it quietly lingers for years? In this episode, Alicia shares a deeply personal realization: she had been living in survival mode since the birth of her son, without even knowing it.Reflecting on postpartum challenges, career pressure, leadership responsibilities, and unresolved burnout, Alicia walks listeners through how prolonged stress can become normalized — shaping decisions, health habits, and even how we answer questions like “Do I want more?” without realizing it’s fear speaking.The conversation explores nervous system regulation, inner child healing, and why feeling “stuck” isn’t always a motivation problem — it’s often a safety response. Alicia shares gentle, accessible practices that have helped her begin stepping out of fight-or-flight and into rest, trust, and regulation.If you’re a mom who feels tired, blocked, or disconnected despite “doing all the right things,” this episode offers language, clarity, and permission to get curious — and a reminder that healing doesn’t require force, only awareness and compassion.EPISODE RESOURCESBook your Dream Strategy SessionInstagram: @a.s.granthamSchedule a free discovery call: Here

In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Alicia and Gina Lowe explore what happens after the awakening — when a mom realizes she’s lost herself and begins the work of reclaiming who she is without abandoning her family or burning her life down.Gina shares how reconnecting with herself transformed the way she showed up as a mother, partner, and leader in her home. Together, they unpack the internal work of breaking over functioning patterns, releasing guilt, and trusting children and partners to step into shared responsibility — not as a loss of control, but as an act of love.This episode challenges the deeply engrained belief that mothers must choose between being devoted moms and fulfilled women. Instead, Alicia and Gina explore how pursuing desires, setting boundaries, and redefining success actually create more joy, regulation, and connection within the family.If you’re a mom who loves your family and feels called to something more, this episode offers reassurance, permission, and a powerful reminder: you don’t have to leave motherhood to reclaim yourself — you get to do both.EPISODE RESOURCESConnect with Gina:Facebook: www.facebook.com/wilfullyuInstagram: www.instagram.com/wilfullyuTikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@wilfullyuWebsite: http://www.wilfullyu.comSpecial Gift from Gina: http://www.freevbw.comhttp://www.freevisionboardworkshop.comConnect with Alicia:Book your Dream Strategy SessionInstagram: @a.s.granthamSchedule a free discovery call: Here

In this episode, Alicia sits down with Gina Low, a mother of four, to explore the quiet moment many moms experience but rarely name — the realization that somewhere along the way, they’ve lost touch with themselves.Gina shares the story of who she was as a mom before her father entered hospice, and how that season — when everything stopped — cracked something open inside her. For the first time in years, she wasn’t needed, performing, or overfunctioning, and that space revealed just how disconnected she had become from her own identity, desires, and sense of self.Together, Alicia and Gina unpack why so many mothers — especially capable, responsible women — slowly disappear into caregiving, and why accessing dreams can feel impossible even when time and space finally appear. This conversation offers language, validation, and relief for any mom who feels consumed by motherhood and unsure how she got there.This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation — an awakening and awareness episode for moms who feel lost, exhausted, or quietly wondering if there’s more. EPISODE RESOURCESConnect with Gina:Facebook: www.facebook.com/wilfullyuInstagram: www.instagram.com/wilfullyuTikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@wilfullyuWebsite: http://www.wilfullyu.comSpecial Gift from Gina: http://www.freevbw.comhttp://www.freevisionboardworkshop.comConnect with Alicia:Book your Dream Strategy SessionInstagram: @a.s.granthamSchedule a free discovery call: Here 

The start of a new year often brings pressure to reset, reinvent, and rush forward — but January doesn’t have to begin that way. In this episode, Alicia invites working moms to slow down and honor the quiet threshold between what has been and what’s still unfolding.Reflecting on 2025, Alicia shares how even difficult seasons can reshape us in meaningful ways. She explores how grief and challenge deepened her trust in herself and strengthened her willingness to go after her dreams without waiting for perfect conditions.She also revisits the Rauhnächte practice she shared in earlier episodes, offering a brief reminder for new listeners and reflecting on what surfaced for her through the ritual — what she released, what remained, and what she’s carrying forward into 2026.At the heart of the episode is a grounding reminder: every breath is a chance for change. Growth doesn’t require a new year, a clean slate, or a new version of you — it’s available in any moment. EPISODE RESOURCESBook your Dream Strategy SessionInstagram: @a.s.granthamSchedule a free discovery call: Here

The days between Christmas and New Year carry a unique, quieter energy — a pause before the pressure of January sets in. In this episode, Alicia invites working moms to slow down, breathe, and rethink the idea that dreams can only begin when life finally “calms down.”Through a relatable story about watercoloring in the middle of a noisy living room with kids underfoot, Alicia shares a powerful truth: if moms wait for perfect conditions, their dreams may stay on the back burner forever. Motherhood doesn’t cancel dreams — it changes how they happen.This episode is a gentle reminder that progress doesn’t have to be aesthetic to be meaningful. Dreams can be pursued in fragments, in messy houses, with interruptions, and in the middle of real life. You don’t need January 1st, a clean home, kid-free hours, or total clarity to begin.You’ll hear encouragement to release “New Year, New You” pressure, embrace imperfect action, and give yourself permission to start — tired, unsure, and exactly as you are.If you’re a working mom longing to reconnect with what lights you up, this episode will help you feel grounded, hopeful, and empowered to take the next small step toward your dreams — right where you are. EPISODE RESOURCESBook your Dream Strategy SessionInstagram: @a.s.granthamSchedule a free discovery call: Here

As the year winds down, many working moms feel the pressure to have clarity, set goals, and become a “new version” of themselves — even while exhausted from the holidays and everyday life. In this episode, Alicia offers a different invitation.Instead of “New Year, New Me” energy, she shares a gentle, soulful year-end ritual designed to help moms release what no longer serves them and intentionally call in their dreams for 2026 — without burnout, hustle, or pressure.Inspired by the ancient tradition of Rauhnächte, this episode walks you through a simple intention-setting practice that blends reflection, surrender, and aligned action. You’ll learn how to release old patterns, set meaningful intentions, and focus on one dream that deserves your energy in the year ahead.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why you don’t need to reinvent yourself to create changeHow to set intentions for 2026 without overwhelm or burnoutA grounding year-end ritual for reflection and releaseHow working moms can co-create their dreams while honoring real lifeWhy becoming more of yourself is more powerful than becoming someone newIf you’re craving calm, clarity, and hope as you step into 2026, this episode will help you slow down, listen inward, and move forward with intention — one gentle step at a time.EPISODE RESOURCESBook your Dream Strategy SessionInstagram: @a.s.granthamSchedule a free discovery call: Here

If the holidays feel overwhelming and your energy is already running low, this episode is for you.After years of ending December completely burned out, Alicia decided to try a holiday experiment: Is it possible for a working mom to have a calm, magical Christmas while still making the magic happen for everyone else? Between illness, family challenges, and the mental load of being the “Christmas CEO,” this season didn’t look anything like the cozy Christmas she imagined — and yet, she discovered something surprising: the magic still happened, without the pressure.By releasing perfection and asking simple questions like “How can I make this easier?”, Alicia found more peace, presence, and enjoyment in the middle of an imperfect season.When you listen, you’ll learn:Why holiday burnout isn’t inevitableHow shifting your expectations can feel life-givingHow to create ease without losing the magicSimple mindset shifts that bring more calm and joy — nowIf you want to enjoy the rest of the holidays without running yourself into the ground, this episode will help you feel lighter and more grounded.EPISODE RESOURCESBook your Dream Strategy SessionGet my free guide to help you create your own calm cozy Christmas: https://lavenderandlemonscoaching.com/christmasInstagram: @a.s.grantham Schedule a free dream mapping call: Here

This week, I’m joined by the incredible Magda Labonte-Blaise — a special education attorney, filmmaker, actor, and the creator of the Phenomenal Everyday Women podcast and The Rebirth Method. Her story is a powerful reminder that you don’t need a dramatic breakdown, a toxic job, or a “perfectly logical reason” to want something different.In this conversation, Magda and I talk about:✨ What it’s like when your life looks “right” on paper… but still feels wrong✨How she realized her dream had shifted✨ The surprising role water plays in her grounding and inspiration✨Why rest matters more than any productivity hack✨How moms can honor themselves without abandoning what they’ve built✨The messy, beautiful process of coming home to yourselfMagda also shares the story behind The Rebirth Method — the framework she created after walking through her own season of feeling lost, depleted, and misaligned — and how she now helps women trust themselves, validate their own desires, and create lives that feel deeply joyful and true.This episode is a permission slip:You don’t need a crisis. You don’t need anyone’s approval.You don’t need your life to “make sense on paper.”You’re allowed to want more — simply because you want more.EPISODE RESOURCESConnect with Magda:Instagram: @ms_magzblaiseConnect with Alicia:Schedule a free discovery call: Here Get on my holiday newsletter for The Great Christmas Slowdown: https://lavenderandlemonscoaching.com/christmasInstagram: @a.s.grantham

In this fiery holiday special, Alicia rips the wrapping paper off the real reason working moms feel drained long before the turkey even hits the oven: the invisible emotional load they carry every single holiday season. From budgeting and gift-planning to navigating traditions, keeping the vibes peaceful, decorating everything from the living room to the bathroom, managing kids’ emotions, and trying to create a Hallmark-worthy experience — moms are essentially running holiday operations like a full-time unpaid COO.Alicia exposes the generational and societal programming that’s convinced moms they’re responsible for everyone’s holiday happiness — then calls BS on it. With humor, lived experience, and a healthy dose of holiday rebellion, she walks you through how to ditch guilt, break outdated traditions, reclaim your joy, and build a holiday season based on intention, not obligation.You’ll learn how to identify the traditions that actually feel good, release the ones that don’t, set boundaries around social events, delegate like a legend, embrace the “store-bought pie is holy” philosophy, and claim your right to rest.If you want a holiday season that’s calmer, cozier, less chaotic, and — most importantly — joyful for YOU… this episode is your permission slip to stop performing Christmas and start experiencing it.EPISODE RESOURCESSchedule a free discovery call: Here Get on my holiday newsletter for The Great Christmas Slowdown: https://lavenderandlemonscoaching.com/christmasCONNECT WITH MEInstagram: @a.s.granthamTikTok: @lavender_lemons_coachingWant to know more about working with me?: Work With Me - Coaching Details

When you let go of a dream that’s no longer meant for you, what happens next? In this episode, Alicia gets real about the wide-open, sometimes uncomfortable space between releasing the old and welcoming the new. She shares her own journey of leaving behind a long-held corporate dream, facing the fear of uncertainty, and discovering the freedom and divine timing that come with trusting the pivot.If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s too late to start over—or felt stuck between what was and what could be—this one’s your permission slip to breathe, realign, and believe that what’s next might just be better than you imagined.EPISODE RESOURCESSchedule a free discovery call: Here Get on my holiday newsletter for The Great Christmas Slowdown: https://lavenderandlemonscoaching.com/christmasInstagram: @a.s.granthamTikTok: @lavender_lemons_coachingWant to know more about working with me?: Work With Me - Coaching Details

This week’s episode wasn’t planned — but maybe that’s exactly how it was meant to be. Recorded from her phone after the 2nd hardest nights of her life, Alicia shares raw and unfiltered reflections on motherhood, mindset, and what it means to keep showing up when life throws you a curveball.From ambulance rides and hospital rooms to tears, meditation, and perspective, this is an honest look at resilience, vulnerability, and choosing faith over fear.Tune in for real talk on:💭 How to keep showing up even when life feels impossible🧠 Why mindset is everything (especially in the chaos)💞 And a powerful reminder that your pain is valid — no matter what anyone else is going throughBecause sometimes the bravest thing a mom can do… is show up messy, tired, and real.EPISODE RESOURCESSchedule a free discovery call: Here Instagram: @a.s.granthamTikTok: @lavender_lemons_coachingInterested in working with me? Start here: Work With Me - Coaching DetailsThe Working Mom’s Guide To Vision Boarding With Purpose: https://lavenderandlemonscoaching.com/guide

What happens when the dream you’ve been chasing for years no longer fits the woman you’ve become?In this heartfelt, reflective episode, Alicia gets real about the dream she once had of climbing the corporate ladder — and the moment she realized that dream was no longer meant for her. She explores how to recognize when a dream has served its purpose, how to process the grief of letting it go, and how releasing it creates space for something new, aligned, and soul-led.If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s okay to pivot, to evolve, or to want something completely different than you once did — this episode will feel like a warm permission slip and a deep exhale.EPISODE RESOURCESSchedule a free discovery call: Here Instagram: @a.s.granthamInterested in working with me? Start here: Work With Me - Coaching DetailsThe Working Mom’s Guide To Vision Boarding With Purpose: https://lavenderandlemonscoaching.com/guide

It’s officially been one year since I walked away from corporate — one bold step that changed everything. In this heartfelt and honest conversation, I’m sharing the real story of what that first year of entrepreneurship looked like: the freedom, the fear, the mindset shifts, and the transformation that came from betting on myself. I’ll walk you through the biggest lessons I learned — from why mindset is the true make-or-break factor, to how having a coach and community can keep you going when things get hard, to how chasing your dreams shapes you into a new version of yourself. If you’ve ever dreamed of leaving your 9-to-5 but felt scared, this episode is your reminder that someday can start today — and the woman you’ll become on the other side is worth every step.EPISODE RESOURCESSchedule a free discovery call: Here Instagram: @a.s.granthamInterested in working with me? Start here: Work With Me - Coaching DetailsThe Working Mom’s Guide To Vision Boarding With Purpose: https://lavenderandlemonscoaching.com/guide

This week’s episode is a beautiful conversation about reconnecting with yourself amidst the busyness of motherhood. I’m joined by the beautiful and wise Amy D’Agrosa, a Transpersonal Life Coach and Reiki Master who helps women reconnect with their hearts and live with intention. Together, we dive into the importance of community, feeling your emotions without judgment, setting boundaries, and learning to say “no” with love. Amy also shares her free journaling guide and heart-centered meditation to help you return home to yourself.If you’re in a season of change, craving a deeper connection with yourself, or just need a little soul-centered reminder that you are exactly where you’re meant to be – this conversation is for you. EPISODE RESOURCESConnect with Amy D’Agrosa:Website: http://www.pathwaystopurposecoaching.com/Substack (Blog): The Heart's Path BlogInstagram: @pathways.to.purpose.lifecoachInto the Heart: Finding Wisdom Within (Podcast):  SpotifyAmazonAppleI-Heart RadioConnect with AliciaSchedule a free discovery call: Here Instagram: @a.s.granthamInterested in working with me? Start here: Work With Me - Coaching DetailsThe Working Mom’s Guide To Vision Boarding With Purpose: https://lavenderandlemonscoaching.com/guide