Sometimes you just need to catch up with your internet besties.This week, Maya and Sarah are keeping things light with a laid-back summer catch-up full of laughs, parenting chaos, and the kind of conversations that happen after a long day at the pool.From playing a hilarious round of Would You Rather to debating the best (and most questionable) ways to survive the hottest months of the year, this episode is packed with relatable moments. Maya shares her hard-earned tips to surviving the pool with more than one kid, while both hosts swap stories from life lately and the beautiful mess that is parenting during summer break.They also tackle an important reminder about water safety, because while summer is all about making memories, keeping our little ones safe always comes first. And because no Doing It All episode is complete without a little pop culture, Maya and Sarah reveal which current Love Island cast members their toddlers would be—and let's just say the comparison is almost too accurate.Whether you're driving to camp drop-off, packing the pool bag for the third time this week, or hiding in the pantry with a popsicle, this episode is your reminder that none of us have summer figured out—and that's half the fun.Grab your sunscreen, refill your emotional support water bottle, and come hang out with us.If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to hit follow, subscribe, and leave us a comment or review! It helps us reach more listeners like you and continue growing this community.Follow us on Instagram too! @DoingItAll.Podcast
This week, Maya and Sarah sit down with Dr. Sara Bloom, physician, maternal health advocate, and founder of Mavie, a wellness platform created to support mothers long after the six-week postpartum checkup.After experiencing motherhood herself, Dr. Bloom began questioning why so many women are expected to power through chronic exhaustion, stress, and burnout—and why those experiences have become so normalized. What followed was a conversation that every mom who's ever said "I'm fine" while running on fumes needs to hear.Together, we discuss:The massive gap between postpartum care and long-term maternal wellnessWhy so many mothers feel depleted and why we're told that's just part of the jobThe pressure to "bounce back" and do it allWhat it actually means to prioritize your health when you barely have time to showerThe concept of "microwellness" and why small habits often matter more than big overhaulsHow to cut through the endless stream of wellness advice online and find information you can trustWe also get into the wellness trends Dr. Bloom is loving right now, the trend she wishes we'd collectively retire, and why self-care has become so much bigger than face masks and bubble baths.This is a conversation about motherhood, identity, health, burnout, and giving ourselves permission to need care, too. Whether you're deep in the postpartum years or simply trying to function on too little sleep and too many responsibilities, this episode is a reminder that feeling better doesn't have to start with doing more.Connect with Dr. Bloom and learn more about Mavie:@hello.mavie@dr.sarabloomSign up for Mavie and use our code DOINGITALL for one free month!If this episode resonates, don’t forget to hit follow, subscribe, and leave us a comment or review! It helps us reach more listeners like you and continue growing this community.Follow us on Instagram too! @Doingitall.Podcast
This week, Maya and Sarah sit down with sports and culture reporter Justin Tinsley for one of our most honest conversations yet about life in the sandwich generation.While many know Justin for his thoughtful writing on the intersections of sports, race, music, and culture—or for his book It Was All a Dream: Biggie and the World That Made Him—today's conversation focuses on the work happening off the page. Justin shares what it's like to be a work-from-home dad of two young children while also helping care for his mother as she navigates Alzheimer's disease.Together, we discuss:The daily logistics and emotional realities of caregivingParenting while processing grief in real timeWhat people misunderstand about Alzheimer's and caregivingThe invisible mental load of holding multiple generations togetherAnd because this is Doing It All, the conversation eventually takes a sharp turn into pop culture. We chat about the joy (and stress) of the Knicks making a Finals run, spiral into all things Summer House, discuss Justin's favorite Real Housewives season, unpack Ray J's latest venture, and share our thoughts on the endlessly fascinating Taylor Frankie Paul saga.This is a conversation about responsibility, family, identity, exhaustion, and finding joy in the middle of it all. Whether you're parenting young kids, caring for aging loved ones, or simply trying to keep all the plates spinning, this one is for you!If this episode resonates, don’t forget to hit follow, subscribe, and leave us a comment or review! It helps us reach more listeners like you and continue growing this community.Follow us on Instagram @DoingItAll.Podcast Get a little more of us on Substack too!
What if the life you've built isn't the only life available to your family?This week on Doing It All, we're joined by Elodie Ferchaud, co-founder of Boundless Life, a company helping families live, work, and learn around the world through global communities designed specifically for parents and children.As parents, we're often reminded that we only get "18 summers" with our children before they leave the nest. It's a phrase that can feel equal parts inspiring and heartbreaking, a reminder that time is limited and that the years we're living right now matter. Elodie challenges us to think about how we want to spend those summers and whether there are different ways to design a life that prioritizes connection, adventure, and presence.We talk about Elodie's journey from entrepreneur to co-founder of a global movement, what it's really like to relocate internationally with children, and how travel can transform the way families learn, grow, and experience the world together.In this episode, we discuss:✈️ How motherhood and her childhood inspired Elodie to rethink traditional family life🌎 The story behind Boundless Life and building a global community for families🏡 Balancing adventure, routine, and parenting while living internationally📚 Place-based learning, global education, and what children gain from experiencing the world firsthand🤝 How kids build friendships and community across countries and cultures❤️ Lessons global living has taught Elodie about parenting, ambition, and being presentPlus, we end with a fun round of Pack Your Bags, where Elodie shares her favorite family destinations, biggest travel parenting challenges, must-have travel essentials, and advice for families dreaming about life abroad. Whether you're ready to move overseas tomorrow or simply looking for inspiration to live more intentionally, this conversation will challenge the way you think about family, education, and what it means to truly do it all.If this episode resonates, don’t forget to hit follow, subscribe, and leave us a comment or review! It helps us reach more listeners like you and continue growing this community.Follow us on Instagram @DoingItAll.Podcast Get a little more of us on Substack too!
Who were you before Motherhood?And where did she go?This week on Doing It All, we're getting painfully honest (what else is new?!) about the identity shifts that happen after motherhood—the confidence, hobbies, spontaneity, style, routines, and personality traits that are now buried under the hefty load of managing 47 open mental tabs.We're talking about:- Identity loss- Grieving an era while loving this one- Confidence, style and body changes- Reclaiming our time, our hobbies and our joyA listener writes in with a confession we're sure every Mom has also said to themselves. Plus, Maya shares her new screen time philosophy and why she's releasing herself from parenting perfectionism. We also pay homage to the versions of ourselves who stayed in a salon and used to leave the house with only a lip gloss and a dream! This episode is funny, vulnerable, validating, and for every woman who has ever looked in the mirror and thought:“Wait… where did I go?”The goal isn’t becoming who we were before kids.It’s making room for who we are now — while still letting the old version of ourselves come dance in the kitchen sometimes.If this episode resonated with you, send it to a friend, rate/review the show, and remember: you are allowed to exist as a person outside of what you do for everyone else.Don't forget to follow us on instagram too! @DoingItAll.Podcast