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How do the things get done? Where does the time go? These are the questions we look at in today’s podcast episode. We’ve got tips for making the most of your time and prioritizing well so you feel your most productive (yes, even in those early baby days where it seems like NOTHING gets done). Whether you’re staying home full time, working outside the home, or somewhere in between, these tips are meant to encourage you. PLUS Katie Addiss joins Sarah at the end of the show for an update on toddler eczema, a donut discovery, and a good samaritan story. Join us!LINKS MENTIONED:The tips we discuss came from Meagan’s 2010 blog post on The Happiest Home: 10 Ways To Manage Your TimeThe Four Tendencies: The Indispensable Personality Profiles That Reveal How to Make Your Life Better (and Other People’s Lives Better, Too) by Gretchen Rubin (affiliate link)Take a quiz to find out your tendency hereOur episode about Calendar Tips & To-Do List Strategies (Episode 83)How Do I Make Time For It All? The Mom Hour (Episode 60)Our episode about Creating A Healthy Media Diet (i.e., less mindless phone-scrolling)Sarah was a guest on the Both Of Us podcast last week! Listen here.Katie found amazing vegan donuts at Whole Foods and share her other top vegan picks for toddlers in this blog postMORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

By listener-request we’re taking you behind the scenes! We discuss the making of The Mom Hour, our recording quirks, tips for aspiring podcasters, how we work with brands, and more. We also give a little back-story on how the show has grown, how the Life, Listened network started, evolved, and continues to change, and what our goals are for the podcast in the coming months. PLUS you’ll get to hear a couple of fun bloopers, including the now-classic line, “my dog is playing a maraca”. Join us!LINKS MENTIONED:For aspiring podcasters, we have all our gear recommendations on this pageMORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sarah has one week left of summer and Meagan has a MONTH. We chat about late-summer malaise, seasonal energy slumps in general, how to (or whether to) get back to healthier habits and routines, and what (if anything) we’re doing to gear up for the impending school year. Join us!LINKS MENTIONED:PickupPlease.org is the donation pickup service that Sarah is really happy with (they even took the car seat, guys!)Sarah’s accordion-style portfolios for kid-art are from Lakeshore LearningMeagan made this Chicken Tagine with Apricots and Almonds from Epicurious.comMORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Happiness in parenting doesn’t mean mean skipping through fields of daisies with a brood of clean, cheerful, never-whining children who eat their veggies and always put their dirty clothes in the hamper. In reality, it’s a much messier–but totally attainable–thing.In this episode of The Mom Hour Voices, Sarah talks with writer KJ Dell’Antonia about cultivating happiness as a mom in the midst of sibling fighting, grumpy mornings, and endless screen-time negotiations. KJ’s new book, How To Be A Happier Parent, offers specific strategies from both parenting experts and real-life moms and dads for tackling some of the most common pain points that accompany modern parenting. Join us!LINKS MENTIONED:Sarah mentioned Episode 167 of The Mom Hour, where she and Meagan talked about laundryhowtobeahappierparent.com is the place to go to find out more about KJ and her bookBooks KJ used in her research that were mentioned in the interviewHow To Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk (by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish)Siblings Without Rivalry: How to Help Your Children Live Together So You Can Live Too (by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish)Peaceful Parent, Happier Siblings (Dr. Laura Markham)#AmWriting with Jess & KJ (KJ’s podcast with friend and fellow author Jessica Lahey)IndieBound.com, a great source for finding indie bookstores or ordering books from independent sellersMORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’ve yet to meet a mom at any stage of parenthood who didn’t have to deal with laundry–it’s one of the great equalizers of the mothering experience, no? Today on The Mom Hour Meagan and Sarah take you inside their homes and laundry rooms for a look at how we keep up with the piles, what our routines and rituals are, and how the whole clothes cycle works. Join us!LINKS MENTIONED:On love, laundry, and finding satisfaction in the work of nurturing (Meagan for The Happiest Home)MORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

High school bedrooms, college dorm rooms, first apartments, first homes. Meagan and Sarah describe their home décor style through the years in this More Than Mom episode. Join us!HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The last day of preschool is one thing–poignant, and easy to see coming–but what about the last time your toddler uses your favorite adorable mispronunciation? The last time you step on a LEGO? The last time a kid needs your help in the bath, crawls into your bed in the wee hours, or reaches for your hand on the sidewalk? Those lasts happen without our knowing, and motherhood his filled with them.LINKS MENTIONED:Listeners contributed so many great “lasts” that helped us shape this episode! Here are the Facebook post and the Instagram post where you can read all their comments.You Probably Won’t Remember This Later…And That’s OK (Meagan for The Happiest Home)The Last First Birthday (Sarah for Raising Arizona Kids magazine)MORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Navigating decisions as a mom is hard enough; feeling judged, criticized, or shamed for those decisions? That feels like garbage. After years of practice, Meagan and Sarah have words of encouragement for dealing with criticism, including six things to keep in mind when you’re feeling judged by others about your parenting. PLUS Katie Addiss joins Sarah for an update on her life as a mom of two littles. Enjoy!LINKS MENTIONED:Dealing With Criticism (The Mom Hour, Episode 26)What’s your parenting Achilles’ heel? (Meagan for The Happiest Home, 2012)Pants On Fire Podcast from Gen-Z and PRXKatie mentioned this recipe for fish taco / tuna salad sauce from Simply GourmetKatie used a bin like this for memory keeping, and Sarah uses these Lakeshore Learning keepsake portfoliosKatie wrote up her memory-keeping strategy in a post on the blog!MORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You’re home alone on a rainy Saturday afternoon and that movie comes on that you just HAVE to watch. What is it? In this More Than Mom episode Meagan and Sarah confess the books, movies, songs, and TV that maybe don’t get points for artsy intellectualism, but that we just can’t resist. Much pop culture banter ensues… Join us!HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bianca Dottin’s second pregnancy was long-awaited and relatively drama-free. But when baby Tristan arrived at 34 weeks and was admitted to the NICU unable to breathe on his own, it was clear that her life was about to change. In this month’s Voices interview episode, Bianca shares her NICU story with Sarah, including how 6 months in the NICU inspired her to start a community and collection of resources to support other moms with babies in the NICU.A note from Sarah: This episode includes a beautiful and authentic story of infant loss, grief, and healing. We hope you’ll listen, but wanted to give a heads up so that those of you for whom hearing about traumatic birth experiences or infant loss will bring up feelings of anxiety or pain can make the decision of whether to listen or not. If you’re having feelings of anxiety about your pregnancy or your baby’s health, we recommend listening to this interview from last month, and speaking with your healthcare provider to get the support you deserve.  LINKS MENTIONED:Bianca’s website for NICU mamas and those who want to support them: mamasofthenicu.orgThe online support group we talked about happens in the Mamas of the NICU Facebook groupThe Mamas of the NICU Facebook pageBianca’s lifestyle blog is biancadottin.comMamas of the NICU on InstagramPurchase or donate items to a NICU Survival Kit for mamas herePurchase a NICU Mama journal here8 Emotions You Feel After Suffering The Loss Of A Child (BiancaDottin.com)6 Healthy Ways to Grieve (BiancaDottin.com)5 Things No One Tells You About Being a NICU Mom(BiancaDottin.com)MORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Your kid shows an aptitude for something…now what? Meagan and Sarah discuss the sometimes tricky topic of how to nurture our kids’ natural abilities without pressuring or pushing. We also talk about when to support kids through an activity they may not be particularly talented at, the importance of dabbling, and when it’s OK to let kids quit. Join us!LINKS MENTIONED: Other episodes on kids’ sports and activities, or nurturing kids’ talents:How To Be A Happier Sports Parent (Episode 117)Let’s Discuss Sports Parenting (Episode 18)Raising Lifelong Learners (Episode 95) MORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today is pure fun–a game of Would You Rather…?, in which Meagan and Sarah challenge each other with choices between wildly impossible scenarios. Which one of us would rather have a permanent three-year-old and which would rather have a permanent 18-month old? You’ll have to listen to find out!LINKS MENTIONED:Last summer’s episode where we also played Would You Rather…Follow us on Instagram @TheMomHour and play along!MORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Helping a toddler with nighttime fears, the logistics of taking a baby to the beach, the ideal age-spacing between siblings, and helping a two-year-old feel special when a new baby arrives. These are the listener questions we answer in this week’s episode of The Mom Hour. Join us!LINKS MENTIONED:Dr. Laura Markham of Aha! Parenting responds to a similar question to Laura’s about toddler sleep separation anxiety–long but worth the readMeagan’s beautiful essay at HuffPost Parents about older kids with nighttime fearsThe Opposite of Worry, by Lawrence J. Cohen (the book Sarah talked about)MORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Teaching social graces to a shy preschooler, saving money on groceries and household supplies, and helping school-aged kids learn to deal with feelings of frustration. These are three topics brought to us by listeners that Meagan and Sarah tackle on this week’s episode of The Mom Hour. Join us!LINKS MENTIONED:Teaching Manners To Kids (Episode 5)Saving Money on Groceries & Household Supplies (Episode)MORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You can learn a lot about a person by taking a peek inside their purse. (Also: it’s time we cleaned out our purses!) In this episode of More Than Mom from The Mom Hour, Meagan and Sarah do a deep dive into their bags, laughing as they go. We also challenge listeners to share the contents of their bags with US–leave us a comment or send us an email if you unearthed something more random than the top two finds from this episode (you have to listen to find out what they are!).LINKS MENTIONED:The More Than Mom episode where we talked about what kind of purses we likeAll the More Than Mom episodes are hereMORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

No one mom “does it all”–or so we’re told. But what exactly DON’T we do? In Episode 161 Meagan and Sarah share our experience finding ways to opt out of the little (and sometimes not-so-little) tasks and obligations that aren’t meaningful to us as moms, making room for more of what is. PLUS resident new mom Katie Addiss joins Sarah at the end of the show to talk about a great swimsuit-saving strategy and other tales from the trenches. Join us!LINKS MENTIONED:Katie’s blog post about making rash guard swim suits more long-lastingBoon Pulp Silicone Feeder, the silicon baby feeder Sarah’s sister hasMagical Night Visitors (Bunnies, Elves, Fairies, and Jolly Fat Dudes) (Episode 96)MORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Summer fun isn’t just for kids! Meagan and Sarah chat about their hopes, dreams, and plans for this summer–everything from their favorite indulgent magazines to read to what kind of outdoor adventures their families are ready for. It’s a More Than Mom episode all about SUMMER. Join us!LINKS MENTIONED:Other summertime episodes you might enjoy:Getting Organized for SummerSummer Shortcuts: (Yes, We’re THAT Lazy)Travel With Kids (Or, How To Enjoy Your Own Vacation)Smart Tech & Family TravelCamping With Kids (And Other Outdoor Adventures)Summer Fashion Trends We Just Don’t Get (And A Few We Like)Kids’ Clothes, Shoes, and Gear for SummerOvercoming Mid-Summer MalaiseWhat We’re Watching, Reading & Listening To, Summer EditionMORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you struggle with meal planning or dread the grocery store, you’re not alone. Today we tackle three more challenges to dinner-making success and offer our tips and solutions for overcoming them. This is a follow-up to last week’s episode, so be sure to catch that one as well (though you can listen in any order)!LINKS MENTIONED:Meagan’s interview with Melissa D’Arabian on a really old podcast episodeListener Erin swears by this recipe for Easy Grilled Chicken on Damned DeliciousMORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“Having help and support is the way nature intended for us to make human beings”. So says journalist and author Kate Rope in her new book all about how moms can take better care of their mental, emotional, and physical selves from pregnancy through parenthood. Kate joins Sarah in Episode 26 in our Voices interview series to talk about her own journey through postpartum anxiety, and how moms can support each other during new motherhood. Join us!LINKS MENTIONED:Strong as a Mother: How to Be Happy, Healthy and (Most Importantly) Sane From Pregnancy to Parenthood: The Only Guide to Taking Care of YOU!KateRope.comPostpartum.net (Postpartum Support International)Kate recommends the LactMed app or infantrisk.com for information regarding medicines safe to take while breastfeedingMore from The Mom Hour on pregnancy, postpartum, and new motherhood:Postpartum Symptoms & SurprisesPregnancy & Birth, In HindsightGetting Ready for BabyThings We Shouldn’t Have Freaked Out About (As New Moms)Things We Shouldn’t Have Freaked Out About (Breastfeeding Edition)How To REALLY Help A New MomBaby Shower Gift IdeasMORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

No time to cook? Got picky eaters? Hate the “witching hour”? We’re with you. In this episode Meagan and Sarah tackle three common dinner-making obstacles and offer solutions and tips that help us in our own lives and kitchens. We’re not experts; we’re parents who’ve been there, remember?LINKS MENTIONED:We have a blog! Other podcast episodes you might enjoyThe Picky Eater Problem, Episode 39Wait, They Want To Eat Every DAY? (Meal Planning & Grocery Shopping), Episode 23MORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Warning: this episode may make you want to ignore all responsibilities for an untold number of hours so that you can hole up and watch a movie musical marathon. Don’t say we didn’t warn you! Join Meagan and Sarah for a More Than Mom minisode about our favorite movie musicals (and stay tuned for a part two, because this is a topic we could talk about for a WHILE). Enjoy!LINKS MENTIONED:Schedule of Upcoming Movie Musical Adaptations (Playbill)Where To Watch Broadway Online: The Theater Lover’s Guide To StreamingA January 2018 Roundup Of Netflix MusicalsThe 30 Best Movie Musicals For Teens (this article is from Teen Vogue but we love the list anyway)MORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The weather is warming up and everybody’s clothes are too small–time to talk summertime clothes, shoes, and gear for kids! Meagan and Sarah share our go-to tips and favorite brands for keeping kids comfy, cool, and affordably dressed during the summer. Join us!LINKS MENTIONED:Meagan’s seasonal clothing and handmedown storage system is outlined in this blog postTarget products we’re lovingSarah’s daughter loves how soft the entire Grayson Social line isCat & Jack playtime basics are killing it as alwaysTerrycloth swim coverups like this one are awesomeSarah’s daughter swore by these Champion brand running shorts last summerAmazon products we’re loving are all collected at amazon.com/shop/themomhour, including some of our favorite brands and products mentioned in the episode, like Keen, Native, SeeKaiRun, UV Skinz, Lands’ End, i play, Flap Happy, Babiators, Carter’s, Crocs, and moreTea Collection sales are the bestSarah’s son has Hanna Andersson swim trunks and they’re the cutestOur listeners weighed in with their favorite products on Instagram (here) and Facebook (here). Many of the products mentioned are linked to above, but check out the full posts to make sure you didn’t miss any!MORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’ve hit a mid-year slump in our fitness mojo, friends. Have you? Meagan and Sarah address where we are with working out, what has worked for us in the past, and discuss strategies for getting back on the wagon this summer. We also talk frankly about WHY working out matters to us (and it may not be for the reasons you think). Join us for another More Than Mom episode of The Mom Hour!LINKS MENTIONED:You might also like this episode: (Totally Not Overwhelming) Health & Wellness Advice (Episode 33)Aaptiv, the audio fitness app Sarah lovesMORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We aren’t perfect, we’re real. It’s the last line of our show intro and it’s the guiding principle of this episode. Buckle up, guys, as Meagan and Sarah confess some really cringe-worthy mom fails that keep us humble to this day. From a major faux pas at the school Thanksgiving feast to some near-death (or at least near-injury) experiences that still make us shudder, we’re serving up a whole lot of vulnerability in Episode 157 of The Mom Hour. Plus Katie Addiss joins Sarah at the end of the podcast with a mom fail of her own plus a struggle, success, and discovery from her life as a mom of two little ones. Enjoy!LINKS MENTIONED:Sarah mentioned this series: Sitters & Caregivers Part 1 and Sitters & Caregivers Part 2You might also like these episodes:Mom Superpowers & KryptoniteMom Meltdowns, Oh No!Katie mentioned speech services available for free through the Department of Developmental Services in CaliforniaMORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

By popular request we’re tackling potty training in Episode 156! But if your kids are well beyond diapers by now, stick around. We extend the conversation to include other bathroom messes and realities that come with raising kids. From privacy to hygiene to showering solo to (gasp!) man-boys who shave, this entire podcast episode takes place in the bathroom. Wash your hands!LINKS MENTIONED:Other episodes that tackle potty trainingThings We Shouldn’t Have Freaked Out About (Toddler Years), Episode 24More Listener Questions & Our Advice, Episode 111Things We Shouldn’t Have Freaked Out About (Starting School Edition), Episode 62Sarah mentioned this BassPal Bluetooth Portable Wireless Waterproof Speaker for the shower (affiliate link)MORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Between Meagan and Sarah we’ve celebrated our kids’ birthdays 95 times. NINETY-FIVE birthdays, guys. We share the lessons we’ve learned in scaling back while still keeping up some special traditions, make a case for opting out of birthday madness when it isn’t your jam, and confess some of our birthday party fails from over the years. Join us! LINKS MENTIONED:Earlier shows on birthday parties, episodes 68 and 69: Kid Birthdays, Part 1 (The Kids In Your Family)and Kid Birthdays, Part 2 (Other People’s Kids)MORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meagan and Sarah recap their week at the Mom 2.0 conference in Pasadena, including that one time they lovingly accosted a breastfeeding mom in an evening gown, that other time Meagan had to be forcibly removed from a Rent The Runway dress, a sweet listener encounter, and more hijinks.LINKS MENTIONED:Mom 2.0Listener Jessica’s blog Little Joys of MineThe mystery breastfeeding mama turns out to be Pickett from Seasonal Memories. Check the post she shared on Instagram using the photo Meagan took here.Congrats to Amy and Margaret from What Fresh Hell: Laughing in the Face of Motherhood on their Iris award win!Other podcasts nominated in the category were: Hey Sis!, The Life of Dad Show, #AmWriting with Jess & KJ, and SelfieJane Maynard from This Week For DinnerOur fellow Life, Listened shows Make Light with Karen Walrond and The Home Hour with Graham and KirstenMORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meagan sits down with her sister Kathreen to talk openly for the very first time about the major health crisis that rocked their family last December. This special episode in our Voices interview series is full of really practical ways to support families going through a health scare, plus a vulnerable inside look at a family coming together during a trying time.HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

No one tells you when you become a parent that you’ll spend a significant portion of the rest of your life in conversations about snacks and sweets–but it’s true! Most kids would snack and indulge their sweet-tooths all day long we if we let them, and in this episode of The Mom Hour Meagan and Sarah share our tips for keeping snacking and desserts in check without totally losing your mind. PLUS Sarah’s 10-year-old joins her at the end of the show for a reality check about how strict the Powers family snacking rules REALLY are. Busted!LINKS MENTIONED:Feeding A Family (Breakfast & Lunch) – Episode 151Earlier episodes of The Mom Hour on feeding a family:The Picky Eater Problem (Episode 39)Meal Planning & Grocery Shopping (Episode 23)A Week of Real-Life Dinners (Episode 72)Saving Money on Groceries & Household Supplies (Episode 55)Kids in the Kitchen (Episode 70)MORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Moving, remodeling, and home renovations are never easy, but with kids in the mix the difficulty level goes up a notch…or twelve. Meagan is fresh off a cross-town move and Sarah has had several home improvement challenges in the last year. Join us for tips and tactics to minimize stress when your home in transition. Enjoy!LINKS MENTIONED:Moving With Kids & Cultivating Community (Episode 56)MORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You can learn a lot about a person by taking a peek inside their purse. (Also: it’s time we cleaned out our purses!) In this episode of More Than Mom from The Mom Hour, Meagan and Sarah do a deep dive into their bags, laughing as they go. We also challenge listeners to share the contents of their bags with US–leave us a comment or send us an email if you unearthed something more random than the top two finds from this episode (you have to listen to find out what they are!).LINKS MENTIONED:The More Than Mom episode where we talked about what kind of purses we likeAll the More Than Mom episodes are hereMORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Part of the fun of having so many kids between us is that we never run out of things to talk about! Join Meagan and Sarah for a quick look at what each of our eight kids is going through these days–this lets cover the phases from preschool through teen in a way that’s personal, funny, and encouraging.LINKS MENTIONED:Sarah mentioned the Calm app and its meditations for kids specificallyThe Opposite of Worry: The Playful Parenting Approach to Childhood Anxieties and Fears (affiliate link) by Lawrence J. CohenWatch Isaac and Owen in a dueling floss-off on Meagan’s Instagram pageWatch Violet crack up after reading about a fat dog on Sarah’s Instagram pageCalm appMORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Singer-songwriter and mom of two Sarah Sample joins The Mom Hour co-host Sarah Powers for a chat that feels like two old friends catching up. That’s because Sarah and Sarah ARE two old friends–of 25 years! Musician Sarah talks honestly about creativity in motherhood, being a traveling working mom, and making big career shifts in your mid-thirties, PLUS you’ll get a hilarious peek into what one of your favorite podcast co-hosts was like as a teenager.LINKS MENTIONED:REDWING, Sarah Sample’s 6th album (available April 2018), available at www.sarahsample.com and wherever you get your musicBird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life (affiliate link) by Anne LamottBig Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear (affiliate link) by Elizabeth Gilbert, and the podcast that goes with it, Magic LessonsFollow Sarah Sample on Instagram @SarahSample88MORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meagan and Sarah share what they feed their families for breakfast and lunch (and we’re keeping it VERY real here) in Episode 151 of The Mom Hour. We also take a look back and how we survived the breakfast and lunchtime challenges that come with early motherhood. This episode kicks off our new Feeding A Family series, so look for more episodes soon on dinnertime, sweets and snacks, and more.LINKS MENTIONED:Earlier episodes of The Mom Hour on feeding a family:The Picky Eater Problem (Episode 39)Meal Planning & Grocery Shopping (Episode 23)A Week of Real-Life Dinners (Episode 72)Saving Money on Groceries & Household Supplies (Episode 55)Kids in the Kitchen (Episode 70)Meagan’s cast iron grill plan, the Le Creuset Bistro Grill L2085-32BP (affiliate link)Sarah uses Pottery Barn Kids Mackenzie Classic lunch bags and Spencer Bento Box insertsCheck out all the nominees (including us!) for the 2018 Iris Awards hereThe books Katie recommended are The Last Mrs. Parrish (Liz Constantine) and Behind Closed Doors (B. A. Paris)MORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Beaches or big cities? Rental cars or public transport? Where have we been and where would we love to go? Join Meagan and Sarah for a More Than Mom episode all about TRAVEL!HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Meagan first shared that her marriage had ended last spring and we’ve heard from a lot of listeners that you guys would like an update on how things are going as she adjusts to life as a divorced mom. In Episode 150 Sarah checks in with Meagan on everything from how home life and work life have changed, to things like dating, friendships, parenting, health, and self-care–all of which have evolved over the last year and half.LINKS MENTIONED:Self-Care As Self-Preservation, Episode 104Meagan’s and Sarah’s Working-Mom Lives, Episode 140MORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Setting up toddler playgroups, feeling overwhelmed by housework, and how to handle teachers who don’t see your kid the way you do. We got GREAT listener questions for this episode and do our best to answer this week! PLUS you’ll hear Meagan’s daughter Clara interviewed on Jonny & Meagan Mornings from 98.3 The Coast and it will just about make your week. Enjoy!LINKS MENTIONED:Mothers of Preschoolers (MOPS)Fit 4 Mom (formerly Stroller Strides, stroller fitness for moms, and a great way to meet people)The Myth of the Mom Tribe, Episode 14410 Habits of Happy Moms, Episodes 137 and 138Jonny and Meagan Mornings, 98.3 The CoastMORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If the mere thought of a tri-fold science project display board makes you want to run for the hills, we’re right there with you. But we’ve also come to accept that as kids move into upper elementary, middle, and high school, school projects and increased homework demands are par for the course.Join Meagan and Sarah for a frank discussion about how we find the balance between supporting the work that comes home from school without hovering or helicoptering. We share successes and failures from our own experience, plus offer ideas for navigating homework parenting without going crazy. Enjoy!LINKS MENTIONED:Homework: At What Cost? Episode 45, where we bemoaned homework in the younger elementary yearsMy kid has a “project” due. What’s ok to help with, and what’s not? Love this post by KJ Dell’AntoniaThe Gift of Failure by Jessica LaheyDid you like this episode? We have a roundup of all our school-related shows on this page.MORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hobbies outside of everyday work, life, and parenting ebb and flow as your season of life changes, but it’s fun to think about what creative pursuits you’ll add back in as time opens up. In today’s More Than Mom episode Meagan and Sarah speak from the perspective of moms whose kids are getting older, and who are pursuing hobbies in our own (often very different) ways. We talk about what hobbies we’re enjoying now, which ones we could imagine trying, in theory, without needing a total life overhaul, and then some “maybe someday” hobbies we can see ourselves enjoying much later on. It’s a fun one – enjoy!LINKS MENTIONED:Love hobby talk? Here are some older episodes from our archives you might enjoy.MORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Whether you’re expecting a new baby or love showering friends with thoughtful baby gifts, this episode is for you. Meagan and Sarah enlist the help of some savvy new moms to get the latest product must-haves, plus rely on our own experience and the benefit of hindsight to dissect what’s really essential, what you can probably pass on, and which gifts go the distance. Join us!LINKS MENTIONED:All the product links are in their own lists below. Special thanks to our own Katie Addiss and the awesome focus group of new moms from Denver and Minneapolis for their contributions and ideas!Struggles, Successes & Discoveries (Episode 133 that contains the lengthy discussion about cleaning humidifiers)Gift Ideas For Babies, Toddlers & Little Kids (one of our holiday gift guide episodes that contains more great gift ideas for new babies, including some of our favorite books and toys for baby’s first year)Baby Shower Gift IdeasAmazon links are affiliates. That means if you click through and make a purchase you’ll be helping support The Mom Hour at no additional cost to you. Thank you for helping us continue to produce the podcast!Go-to gifts from moms who know what’s up:All the World by Liz Garton Scanlon – Sarah’s new favorite book to give as a new baby giftZutano Cozie Fleece Baby Booties With GrippersSoft moccasins for pre-walkers, like any made by Robeez or these from MinnetonkaWe both love Tea Collection for their soft cotton play clothes and jammiesBoppy Newborn LoungerLeachco Podster Sling-Style Infant Seat LoungerBoppy Nursing Pillow and PositionerMagnificent Baby Unisex Newborn FootieA pretty Chewbeads Necklace for momFisher-Price Deluxe Rock ‘n Play SleeperSkip Hop 3-Stage Activity CenterLittle Giraffe Luxe BlanketFisher-Price Bath TubWubbaNub Infant PacifierGifts and gadgets we scoffed at until we realized they really ARE that great:Fridababy NoseFrida Nasal Aspirator (aka “the snotsucker”)Windi the Gaspasser by FridababyBurp cloths shaped to stay on your shoulder, like theseBaby Bargains: Secrets to Saving 20% to 50% on baby cribs, car seats, strollers, high chairs and much, much more! (recommended for moms who want to sort through what’s worth the extra money and what you can go cheaper on)Working moms in our focus group recommend registering for a LOT of pumping storage bags because you’ll go through them faster than you think!Fisher-Price 4-in-1 Sling N Seat Tub (because bathing baby in a sink is harder than you think!)Keekaroo Peanut Changer (so you never have to wash changing pad covers again)Katie’s new favorite humidifier is this one: Ultrasonic Cool Mist HumidifierSupposed “essentials” that some of us found over-rated (and others did not!)Teeny tiny newborn-sized dresses for baby girlsImpractical shoes for babies who can’t walkExpensive sound machines (that’s what electric fans are for!)Co-sleeper bassinets, or any pricey one-purpose place for baby to sleepSuper adorable but not-super-necessary diaper stackers, like this oneDockatotMORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Who knew we’d have so much to say about beverages? That’s the fun of our More-Than-Mom series–it’s a deep dive into the super superficial, with bits of nostalgia thrown in for fun. Join Meagan and Sarah as we discuss memories of our favorite childhood drinks, what kept us going in high school and college, and how we like to imbibe lately. Enjoy!LINKS MENTIONED:Meagan & Sarah Interview Each Other (the episode where Meagan talks about detasseling corn)MORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We get a ton of listener questions on the topic of sending kids off to kindergarten–how to know if they’re ready, what to do about those tricky summer birthdays in terms of sending a kid or holding him back, and how to prepare kids to be successful as they transition into elementary school.Lucky for you all, this month’s Voices interview features kindergarten teacher and mom of two Kelly Hiltz, whose experience in the classroom and as a parent brings a calming voice of reason to this often amped-up topic. Join Sarah and Kelly as they discuss all things kindergarten, plus offer more general thoughts on how to develop a great relationship with your child’s teacher no matter what year of school they’re in.LINKS MENTIONED:Chatty Sisters Podcast, the show Kelly co-hosts with her sister Caroline@ChattySistersPodcast on InstagramAll school-related episodes of The Mom Hour are on this pageSarah highly recommends this book on early childhood education by Erika Christakis (affiliate link): The Importance of Being Little: What Young Children Really Need from GrownupsMORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What if “I can’t do it all” wasn’t a statement of parenting failure and instead an opportunity to expand our kids’ horizons and our own support system? What if instead of trying to be all things to each child, we recognized the importance of other role models in our kids’ lives?Meagan and Sarah look at these questions in Episode 146 of The Mom Hour as we discuss the importance of other adults in our kids’ lives and how to help kids cultivate these important extra-familial relationships. Plus, Katie Addiss joins Sarah for a struggle, success and discovery at the end of the show. Join us!LINKS MENTIONEDFor The Love of Cousins! (Episode 126)Tweens: Is This A Thing? (Episode 143)Free-Range Parenting, Part 1 and Part 2 (Episodes 12 and 13)MORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Love it or hate it, social media is a part of our lives. Join Meagan and Sarah for a meandering chat about our favorite ways to be social online. This episode is part of our More Than Mom series, where we set aside the practical parenting tips (which you can still find in each new Tuesday episode!) in favor of a lighter topic unrelated to motherhood. Come on in–it’s funLINKS MENTIONED:Your Media Diet: Is It Healthy? (our third episode EVER)Follow us on social!Sarah is @PowersOfMine on Instagram and TwitterMeagan is @MeaganFrancis on Instagram and TwitterWe are @TheMomHour on Instagram and Twitter, and here’s our Facebook page@LifeListened is also on Instagram, Twitter, and FacebookVoxer, Anchor.fmMORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Between sick days and snow days, new babies and school holidays, we know firsthand how hard it is to be stuck inside with kids for what feels like eternity. In Episode 145 of The Mom Hour, Meagan and Sarah offer tips for stocking your home so that when that stomach flupocalypse does strike, you’re prepared with enough staples to not only keep you alive, but also have a little fun. Join us!LINKS MENTIONED:Sarah’s go-to Cream of Tartar Playdough RecipeHere’s a No Tartar Playdough Recipe, too (but we haven’t vetted this one)Play tent or play tunnel (Sarah has a castle play tent similar to this one)Smart Tech & Family Travel (Episode 106)Uggg…Sick Days (Episode 75)MORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Can you remember the skincare products and fragrance you swore by in middle school? How do you feel about clear mascara or yellow nail polish? Can you sing the Jhirmack shampoo jingle at full voice? (One of us can. Guess who.) Laugh along with Meagan and Sarah in a more-than-mom special episode all about beauty product nostalgia. Join us!LINKS MENTIONED:32 Beauty products you probably used in the ’90s (SheKnows.com)MORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Moms need tribes, right? So we’re told. But what if friendships in motherhood are a little more dynamic, evolving, and complicated than just finding the right group and sliding on in. Join Meagan and Sarah for a thoughtful discussion about what it really means to “find your tribe” as a mom, PLUS we offer 10 kinds of friends we think every mom needs. Enjoy!LINKS MENTIONED:Other episodes we’ve done on this topic:Keeping Friendships Alive (Episode 78)Online Pals Turned Real-Life Friends (Episode 51)How To Make Mom-Friends (a super old episode of The Home Hour from when Meagan hosted it and Sarah was a guest)Podcast episodes on this topic from other shows in the Life, Listened familyThe Friendship Episode (Selfie, Episode 21)The Importance of Female Friendships (Crunchy Cocktail Hour, Episode 4)MORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tweens are not just overgrown little kids or mini-adolescents. Caught between the two, they really are in phase worthy of its own discussion–and its own podcast episode! Join Meagan and Sarah as we discuss what makes 8-12-year-olds unique and how to up our parenting game to meet their needs as they grow.LINKS MENTIONED:Other episodes of The Mom Hour you might enjoy:What To Expect From The Middle School YearsBecoming Screenwise with Devorah HeitnerKids & Friendships with Eileen Kennedy-MooreFree-Range Parenting – Part 1 and Part 2How (And Why) To Spend One-On-One Time With Your KidsPositive Parenting Your Tween (from Sarah’s favorite online parenting resource, AhaParenting.com)MORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When Christine Koh started making t-shirts for herself as a creative release and weekend hobby, she had no idea that within a matter of months her designs would be seen on celebrities, in magazines, and as a meaningful part of social good movements around the country.Join Sarah as she chats with Christine (who is also a blogger, podcaster, and author) about the launch of Brave New World Designs after the 2016 election, what it’s like to go from being a digital creator to a maker of physical products, the cross-section of activism and creativity, and what it’s like to own a business with her husband.LINKS MENTIONED:ChristineKoh.comBraveNewWorldDesigns.comBrave New World Designs on EtsyBrave New World Designs on InstagramBostonMamas.comThe Teacher/Hero tee supporting Teach For AmericaEdit Your Life podcast (which Christine co-hosts with the wonderful Asha Dornfest, who chatted with Sarah in a 2016 episode of this podcast)Minimalist Parenting, the book Christine and Asha wrote togetherBostonMamas.com, Christine’s “Boston and beyond” lifestyle websiteMORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We’re taking listener questions this week, all around the topics of working outside the home, staying at home full-time, and the tension the often exists no matter where you spend your days. (Spoiler alert: Two moms with totally opposite schedules both wrote in to say that 4:00pm is a totally brutal time of day.)Join Meagan and Sarah for a thoughtful follow-up to last week’s episode where we shared the details of our own work schedules (you can listen to that one here). Enjoy!LINKS MENTIONED:Want to leave us a recorded message like listener Sarah from Canada did? Use SpeakPipe, or email us an audio file to [email protected]!Book ideas for discovering your strengths, personality, and potential future job ideas:The Four Tendencies: The Indispensable Personality Profiles That Reveal How to Make Your Life Better (and Other People’s Lives Better, Too) by Gretchen RubinCure For The Common Life: Living In Your Sweet Spot by Max LucadoPlaying Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create, and Lead by Tara MohrThe Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery by Ian Morgan CronHere’s the Facebook Live video we did after recording Episode 141MORE HELPFUL LINKS:Visit our websiteCheck out deals from our partnersFollow us on InstagramJoin our private listener group on Facebook (be sure to answer the membership questions!)Sign up for our newsletterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.