Join me for this conversation for growing moms with personal stylist Jessica Burns. Jess joins us to share her journey from teaching to styling and how becoming a mom reshaped her approach to fashion and self-care. She offers insightful tips on how to rediscover your personal style after big life changes, like motherhood, and why it’s crucial to prioritize how you feel in your clothes. She talks about the mental and emotional benefits of getting dressed each day—even in those busy, chaotic seasons—and how a little style evolution can boost your mood, productivity, and overall well-being.

Jessica also provides practical advice for moms looking to reconnect with their wardrobes or experiment with new styles. Whether you’re feeling stuck in a style rut or want to try new trends without buying a whole new wardrobe, her strategies can help you rediscover the joy of getting dressed again.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

❀ How motherhood and personal style can evolve in unexpected ways

❀ Simple strategies for easing back into style (even with limited time!)

❀ Tips for experimenting with new looks while staying true to yourself

❀ The importance of investing in quality wardrobe pieces that can last through the seasons

❀ Why getting dressed can be a form of self-care (and why it matters for your mental health)

Jess also shares a free 5 Steps to Fall in Love with Your Wardrobe Again guide—perfect for anyone looking for a fresh start with their closet.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation about fashion, motherhood, and the little steps that can make a big difference in how you feel every day. ❀

Resources:

❀ Instagram & TikTok: @JessicaBStyling

❀ Website: www.jessicabstyling.com

❀ Jessica's free guide: 5 Steps to Fall in Love with Your Wardrobe Again

Join me for this conversation for growing moms with pediatric sleep specialist and Brooklyn mom, Ella Hanover. Ella shares her expert insights into helping babies and toddlers sleep through the night — and the transformative impact it can have on the whole family. From navigating sleep training to creating independent sleepers, Ella offers practical advice for parents struggling with sleepless nights and unsustainable routines.

Ella’s approach isn’t one-size-fits-all: she emphasizes the importance of tuning into each baby’s unique needs, whether it’s through understanding sleep associations, wake windows, or the balance between flexible parenting and structured sleep routines. With warmth and empathy, she guides parents through the often challenging process of sleep training, offering the confidence and support they need to help their little ones (and themselves) get the rest they deserve.

In this episode, you’ll also hear about Ella's personal journey as a single mom and the invaluable role of community and self-compassion in parenting. With a focus on resilience, flexibility, and self-care, this episode is full of wisdom for parents looking for reassurance and practical tools to navigate the challenges of raising young children.

We talk about:

❀ Sleep training tips for babies and toddlers

❀ Understanding sleep needs and wake windows

❀ Independent sleep routines and the importance of consistency

❀ The emotional and practical challenges of sleep training

❀ The importance of community, asking for help, and being kind to yourself as a parent

Whether you’re a first-time parent or navigating sleep with your second (or third!) child, this episode offers the support, tools, and encouragement you need to make sleep struggles a thing of the past.

Tune in for expert advice and heartfelt encouragement that will leave you feeling empowered and ready to tackle the challenges of sleep — and motherhood — with confidence. ❀

Resources:

❀ Ella Grace Sleep Solutions

Join me for this conversation for growing moms with Anna McDonald, a licensed therapist specializing in couples therapy and postpartum support.

In this episode, Anna shares her journey from a childhood aspiration of becoming a social worker to founding her own practice, where she uses the Gottman Method to help couples strengthen their bonds, especially during the demanding early years of parenting.

Listeners will learn about the common relationship challenges new parents face, including communication breakdowns and shifts in household responsibilities. Anna emphasizes the importance of understanding and managing conflict rather than viewing it as a negative experience. She provides insights into the Gottman Method, which is based on over 40 years of research, offering structured communication techniques to enhance connection and empathy in relationships.

Anna also highlights the significance of proactive relationship maintenance, encouraging couples to invest time in learning about their partnership before crises arise. With practical advice and recommended resources, including books and podcasts, this episode equips listeners with valuable tools to navigate the complexities of parenthood while nurturing their relationships.

Tune in to discover how to transform relationship struggles into opportunities for growth and connection! ❀

Resources ❀ Thrive Therapy and Couples Counseling Website

❀ Solly Baby Wraps - use code “poppy.therapy10” for 10% off

❀ Podcast: Marriage Therapy Radio

❀ Podcast: Love and Sex Unfiltered

❀ Book: Fight Right: How Successful Couples Turn Conflict into Connection

❀ Book: The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work

❀ Workshop: November 17th: Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work in Lakewood, CA