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It's More Mini Moments from More for Moms, where we honor some of the most stand-out moments from our speaker sessions. Catch up on some gems you missed, better prioritize what you want to listen to before the conference ends, or simply bask in the moments you loved.  You still don't have to do it all, but remember: free access ends on Sunday night at midnight. Also ending at that time? Our limited-time bonus of getting the All-Access Pass (soon to be called the Archive Pass): a hardcover copy of Sticky Habits, delivered to any domestic U.S. address of your choice. Other included bonuses: lifetime access to video and audio versions of each speaker session, a private ad-free podcast feed so you can listen on-the-go for years to come, and the replay of my private mid-week workshop, “Finding Your Identity Outside of ‘Mom.'”  ⁠UPGRADE⁠ to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed ⁠PARTICIPATE⁠ in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker NOW!) ⁠CHECK OUT⁠ our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's More Mini Moments from More for Moms, where we honor some of the most stand-out moments from our speaker sessions. Catch up on some gems you missed, better prioritize what you want to listen to before the conference ends, or simply bask in the moments you loved.  You still don't have to do it all, but remember: free access ends on Sunday night at midnight. Also ending at that time? Our limited-time bonus of getting the All-Access Pass (soon to be called the Archive Pass): a hardcover copy of Sticky Habits, delivered to any domestic U.S. address of your choice. Other included bonuses: lifetime access to video and audio versions of each speaker session, a private ad-free podcast feed so you can listen on-the-go for years to come, and the replay of my private mid-week workshop, “Finding Your Identity Outside of ‘Mom.'”  ⁠UPGRADE⁠ to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed ⁠PARTICIPATE⁠ in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker NOW!) ⁠CHECK OUT⁠ our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's More Mini Moments from More for Moms, where we honor some of the most stand-out moments from our speaker sessions. Catch up on some gems you missed, better prioritize what you want to listen to before the conference ends, or simply bask in the moments you loved.  You still don't have to do it all, but remember: free access ends on Sunday night at midnight. Also ending at that time? Our limited-time bonus of getting the All-Access Pass (soon to be called the Archive Pass): a hardcover copy of Sticky Habits, delivered to any domestic U.S. address of your choice. Other included bonuses: lifetime access to video and audio versions of each speaker session, a private ad-free podcast feed so you can listen on-the-go for years to come, and the replay of my private mid-week workshop, “Finding Your Identity Outside of ‘Mom.'”  ⁠UPGRADE⁠ to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed ⁠PARTICIPATE⁠ in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker NOW!) ⁠CHECK OUT⁠ our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's More Mini Moments from More for Moms, where we honor some of the most stand-out moments from our speaker sessions. Catch up on some gems you missed, better prioritize what you want to listen to before the conference ends, or simply bask in the moments you loved.  You still don't have to do it all, but remember: free access ends on Sunday night at midnight. Also ending at that time? Our limited-time bonus of getting the All-Access Pass (soon to be called the Archive Pass): a hardcover copy of Sticky Habits, delivered to any domestic U.S. address of your choice. Other included bonuses: lifetime access to video and audio versions of each speaker session, a private ad-free podcast feed so you can listen on-the-go for years to come, and the replay of my private mid-week workshop, “Finding Your Identity Outside of ‘Mom.'”  ⁠UPGRADE⁠ to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed ⁠PARTICIPATE⁠ in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker NOW!) ⁠CHECK OUT⁠ our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's More Mini Moments from More for Moms, where we honor some of the most stand-out moments from our speaker sessions. Catch up on some gems you missed, better prioritize what you want to listen to before the conference ends, or simply bask in the moments you loved.  You still don't have to do it all, but remember: free access ends on Sunday night at midnight. Also ending at that time? Our limited-time bonus of getting the All-Access Pass (soon to be called the Archive Pass): a hardcover copy of Sticky Habits, delivered to any domestic U.S. address of your choice. Other included bonuses: lifetime access to video and audio versions of each speaker session, a private ad-free podcast feed so you can listen on-the-go for years to come, and the replay of my private mid-week workshop, “Finding Your Identity Outside of ‘Mom.'”  UPGRADE to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed PARTICIPATE in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker NOW!) CHECK OUT our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Start the day with Monica and a "Moment for More," where she shares why that day's pillar matters for moms, and introduces the content from the day's rundown. No pillar today! Just a reminder to take these two days to catch up and be sure to join us tomorrow in our closing celebration.   LINKS FOR YOU: UPGRADE to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed PARTICIPATE in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker) CHECK OUT our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Start the day with Monica and a "Moment for More," where she shares why that day's pillar matters for moms, and introduces the content from the day's rundown. Today's pillar: HOBBIES!   LINKS FOR YOU: UPGRADE to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed PARTICIPATE in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker) CHECK OUT our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've ever collapsed into bed after a full night's sleep and still woken up drained, this conversation will change how you think about rest. Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith—board-certified physician and leading researcher on rest—breaks down why "getting more sleep" isn't the answer for most moms, and why your exhaustion might have nothing to do with physical fatigue at all. Dr. Saundra introduces the seven types of rest (physical, mental, spiritual, emotional, social, sensory, and creative) and explains how to pinpoint exactly where you're running on empty. Spoiler: that hobby you keep telling yourself you don't have time for? It might be the exact kind of rest you're starving for. From habit-stacking tiny restorative moments into your existing routine, to why a spa day isn't actually a burnout prevention strategy, this session is packed with practical shifts that don't require a four-hour window or a babysitter. FREEBIE for all: Rest Quiz Feeling tired even after a full night of sleep? You may be dealing with a hidden rest deficit. Take my Personal Rest Deficit Assessment to quickly identify which of the 7 Types of Rest® your body and mind are missing most. In just a few minutes, gain clarity and simple next steps to restore your energy and focus. BONUS raffled off to All-Access Pass Holders: 30 Days to Resting Well This comprehensive program provides actionable steps and daily guidance to help you establish a restful routine and transform your overall well-being.   Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith is a Board-Certified internal medicine physician, speaker, and award-winning author. She is an international well-being thought-leader featured in numerous media outlets including Prevention, MSNBC, Women's Day, FOX, Fast Company, Psychology Today, INC, CNN Health, and TED.com. She is the author of numerous books including her bestseller Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity, including insight on the seven types of rest needed to optimize your productivity, increase your overall happiness, overcome burnout, and live your best life. Over 500,000 people have discovered their personal rest deficits using her free assessment at RestQuiz.com. Learn more about Dr. Saundra at DrDaltonSmith.com FOLLOW ON IG WEBSITE   OTHER LINKS UPGRADE to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed PARTICIPATE in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker) CHECK OUT our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if one surprising thing that's quietly draining you is your shopping cart? As a style influencer, Julie Rose Allen had packages arriving in numbers so high she's pretty sure her neighbors started a group chat. But the wake-up call wasn't just about waste—it was realizing that the constant consumption robbed her of her own personal style. In this session, Julie shares how thrifting didn't just change her wardrobe, it flipped a switch in her mind. She stopped caring about the number on the tag. She found a meditative practice hidden in the racks (yes, really). And she rediscovered a creative autonomy that years of online consumption had quietly taken from her. If you're tired of chasing sales and fads, want to get higher quality items for your closet using less money, or even just want to use more of a creative part of your brain, learn how to thrift from Julie! FREEBIE for all: Fall Style Guide A simple guide to having fun getting dressed this fall! BONUS raffled off to All-Access Pass Holders: Thrift Bundle! Every month, Julie gives away a bundle of 5-7 thrifted items for someone in her community. She will send out a detailed questionnaire to understand your style, your sizing, and your inspiration and spend the month shopping for you!     Julie Rose Allen is first and foremost a mom to six kids ranging from middle school to young adults. She created the That Julie Girl community online as a place to encourage women to be intentional with their lives - through style, thrifting, travel, and friendship. She gives simple Big Sister advice to get more creative in your closet and have fun creating the life you really want. FOLLOW ON IG   OTHER LINKS UPGRADE to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed PARTICIPATE in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker) CHECK OUT our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

97% of people who say they want to write a book never do. What's keeping you in that 97%? In this session, writing coach Kimberly Lauren unpacks the three stumbling blocks that stop moms from writing (no time, not feeling "good enough," and not knowing where to start) and why every one of them is surmountable. From carving dedicated time to write, to the power of simply opening your manuscript every day, Kimberly shares the real, unglamorous truth about what it takes to close the gap between dreaming and doing. If you've ever said "I want to write" but never have, this episode is your permission slip to start priotizing this hobby (and possibly, a passion).  FREEBIE for all: The Heart of Your Story A free StoryHeart guide for uncovering the emotional engine of your book. BONUS raffled off to All-Access Pass Holders: Deep Dive Writing Session! A 1:1 mini mentorship with Kimberly. You'll submit up to 5 pages of your writing for deep developmental feedback to help you find your strengths and opportunities for improvement. Then, we'll have a 45-minute call to go over your story, refine your process, create a timeline for your book, and give you all the clarity you need to move forward with it. Note: This bonus is a special offering for More For Moms attendees, but they can learn more about how to work with Kimberly at: https://storyheartstudio.com/workwithme     Kimberly grew up in a blended family of 15 kids, so she turned to writing to get a word in. She graduated from Lesley University with a master's degree in fiction and runs Talk Wordy to Me, an online community of 16,000 book enthusiasts. She owns StoryHeart Studio, where she nurtures storytellers through online courses, retreats, and mentorship programs. Kimberly has worked as a magazine editor, audiobook narrator, and small-press publicist. Her non-fiction has been published in The Elephant Journal, No Sidebar, Utah Valley Magazine, and Scary Mommy. When she's not writing, you can find her wrangling her three kids (and bunny, chickens, and dog) or curled up in bed with a good book or BBC drama. FOLLOW ON IG SUBSTACK FOLLOW STORYHEART STUDIO WEBSITE   OTHER LINKS UPGRADE to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed PARTICIPATE in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker) CHECK OUT our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hobbies aren't a luxury; they're how you stay alive in your own life. In this session, photographer, seamstress, and mom of four, Beka Price, talks about why hobbies matter in motherhood—and how to actually make them happen when your calendar is already full. From growing up watching her mom in Brazil stay curious and involved, to enrolling in photography classes when her oldest daughter was a baby, Beka shares how following her curiosity didn't pull her away from motherhood, it made her a better, happier mom. Beka digs into the guilt, the time crunch, and the fear of starting, plus practical tricks like scheduling opportunities on the calendar, finding accountability, and using the five-minute pockets you already have. If you've forgotten what you're even interested in, this is the session for you.     Rebeca (Beka) Price is an award-winning portrait photographer and entrepreneur based in Salt Lake City, specializing in high-end maternity, newborn, family photography and modern headshots. With over a decade of experience, she has built a luxury, full-service studio known for creating modern, sophisticated, and deeply personal imagery for women and families. Originally from Brazil, Rebeca moved to the United States at 21 with the goal of continuing her major in English and expanding her opportunities. Shortly after, she met her husband, and together they have four daughters. FOLLOW ON IG FOLLOW STYLE ACCOUNT ON IG WEBSITE   OTHER LINKS UPGRADE to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed PARTICIPATE in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker) CHECK OUT our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You used to be creative. Then motherhood happened, and somewhere between the meal prep, the laundry, and the endless to-do list, that part of you quietly disappeared. Artist and mom of five Tonia Choi knows exactly what that feels like: the resentment you can't explain, the nagging sense that you've lost yourself, and the guilt that says pursuing something just for you is selfish. In this session, Tonia shares why creativity isn't a luxury reserved for people with free time—it's essential to being you. She offers refreshingly doable strategies for busy moms, plus, her hard-won realization that motherhood isn't what kept her from creating, it's what gave her something worth creating. This can be true for you, too. FREEBIE for all: The 15-MInute Creativity Reset for Moms 20 ideas for creative activities that take less than 15 minutes. Feeling like there's never enough time for your own creative pursuits? This free guide is designed to help busy moms reconnect with creativity in simple, realistic ways. Inside, you'll discover practical strategies for finding pockets of time in your day, along with 20 creative activities that can be completed in 15 minutes or less. Whether you're an artist, writer, gardener, crafter, or simply someone longing to create again, this guide will help you take small, meaningful steps back toward the things that bring you joy. BONUS raffled off to All-Access Pass Holders: The Creativity Reset Bundle! A curated bundle of items to restart your creativity, mailed personally to you by Tonia.• A hardback mixed-media sketchbook• High quality paint markers or watercolor pencils• A copy of Find Your Unicorn Space by Eve Rodsky• Your printed Creativity Reset Guide• A $25 coffee shop gift card• Creative Prompt Card Deck• Small hourglass or visual timer• Handwritten note from Tonia   Tonia Choi is an artist, wife, and mother who is passionate about helping women embrace creativity as an essential part of a meaningful life. Through her paintings, writing, and creative pursuits, Tonia hopes to encourage other busy moms to make space for the dreams and gifts that often get pushed aside in the busyness of everyday life. Tonia believes creativity is not a luxury but a vital expression of who we are. Tonia lives in Birmingham, Alabama with her husband and daughter. They have a large blended family with 4 adult sons, 3 granddaughters, and another on the way. FOLLOW ON IG WEBSITE   OTHER LINKS UPGRADE to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed PARTICIPATE in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker) CHECK OUT our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Start the day with Monica and a "Moment for More," where she shares why that day's pillar matters for moms, and introduces the content from the day's rundown. Today's pillar: HOME!   LINKS FOR YOU: UPGRADE to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed PARTICIPATE in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker) CHECK OUT our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You've started a budget a dozen times. You're "good" for a few weeks, then an unexpected bill lands and you quit checking the account altogether. Sound familiar? You're not failing—the system is. In this session, money coach Rachel Coons reveals why 80% of people who start a budget abandon it within three months, and why the real key to financial peace has nothing to do with tracking every penny. She walks through her RESET framework, starting with the one thing most money advice completely ignores: your relationship with money. (PS: you formed it by the time you were 15!) You'll discover how to get off the "money rollercoaster," why systems beat willpower for busy moms (saving families an average of $600/month on groceries alone), and the simple exercise that could put you 95% closer to solving your biggest money problem. It's time to reset your relationship with money AND improve your finances, too. FREEBIE for all: The Shift, a free private podcast for women who are tired of feeling stuck, stressed, or ashamed about money. In 5 short episodes, Rachel walks you through the real reason money has always felt hard . . .your nervous system, your money story, and the patterns running in the background. This isn't about budgeting better. BONUS raffled off to All-Access Pass Holders: 3-month pass to The Money Mom Club, a membership community and practical financial system o help busy moms take control of their family finances without rigid budgets, complicated spreadsheets, or deprivation. Members learn flexible strategies for spending less on groceries, creating a realistic family budget, paying down debt, saving and investing, while getting ongoing support through monthly masterclasses and a private community.   Rachel Coons is the founder of Money Mom Club and the Inner Circle Coaching program, helping women transform their relationship with money from the inside out. After struggling with money for years, Rachel discovered that money freedom starts with mindset, not just budgeting. Through her coaching, digital programs, and live trainings, she helps women stop feeling stuck and start owning their financial story. If you're ready to finally feel in control of your money, Rachel's your person. FOLLOW ON IG WEBSITE   OTHER LINKS UPGRADE to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed PARTICIPATE in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker) CHECK OUT our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(Short note: we recorded this session prior to securing our sponsors for the conference. All references to them were organic.) You have thousands of photos on your phone . . . and your kids almost never see them. In this session, photo expert Casey Von Stein (Miss Freddy) makes the case for actually using your pictures in easy-to-make photobooks that will be cherished by the whole family. She breaks down every obstacle that holds us back and replaces them with stupid-simple options that meet you where you are. Casey's family yearbook method takes a few hours a year, follows a "decide once" principle so you never have to rethink the process, and costs less than you'd think. If you've been telling yourself you'll make a photobook "someday," this conversation will finally help you cross that finish line.   FREEBIE for all: Managing Kids Memories eBook Do you feel overwhelmed by preserving kids memories? What should you do with all the STUFF of childhood? This 44 page digital guide has practical tips and project ideas for documenting childhood from birth through high school. BONUS raffled off to All-Access Pass Holders: Backup Bootcamp Course Everyone needs this course! Backup Bootcamp™ will teach you how to make sense of your digital photo mess. Video tutorials for both Mac + PC walk through centralizing photos from many devices (creating one digital photo hub), removing duplicates, sorting into simple folders, and backing it all up to the cloud.   Casey von Stein, aka Miss Freddy, is a certified Professional Photo Organizer in Golden Colorado.  She's a mom of two (a 13 year old boy and 11 year old girl). After 10 years as a professional photographer, she realized that what people really needed was HELP managing and enjoying their photos.  She offers remote organizing services for clients worldwide and self-paced online courses for those who want to tackle their photo mess on their own. FOLLOW ON IG WEBSITE   OTHER LINKS UPGRADE to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed PARTICIPATE in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker) CHECK OUT our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If the 5:00 p.m. fridge stare-down is a daily low point in your house, food creator Brooke Eliason (Female Foodie) is here to lift the pressure off. In this session, Brooke unpacks two of the biggest ways we make feeding our families harder than it needs to be, and tips to bring fun back to the kicthen. From rethinking what your kids really need on the plate to reframing dinnertime as something you actually get to enjoy, Brooke's approach is less about elaborate meal plans and more about small shifts that change the whole experience. Whether you're a confident cook stuck in a rut or someone who's never felt at home in the kitchen, this episode will make you want to turn on some music, open the fridge, and actually have fun with what's already there.  BONUS raffled off to All-Access Pass Holders: 1 Year Membership to The Food Letter Female Foodie's Substack  with one new recipe each Monday and five recipe ideas you can make this week.    Brooke Eliason is the founder of Female Foodie, a food and travel brand she started in 2010 after setting out to try every restaurant in West Yellowstone, Montana. Today, Female Foodie features hundreds of restaurant guides and restaurant-inspired recipes created by Brooke and her team of food writers and recipe developers across the country. Female Foodie has hosted hundreds of women in tours across Italy, with no sign of stopping. A Salt Lake City native, Brooke, her husband, Cody, and their four children are currently living in Milan, Italy.   FOLLOW ON IG WEBSITE FOOD TOURS   OTHER LINKS UPGRADE to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed PARTICIPATE in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker) CHECK OUT our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the primary parent, you're also the primary spender. Every grocery run, every kid's activity, every household decision—it all flows through you. And somehow, that makes you feel like you're doing something wrong. Jen Smith, from the Frugal Friends podcast is back to flip that narrative on its head. In this conversation, we dig into why moms carry so much guilt around spending, why studies show you're probably spending less than you think, and how reframing your role from "the one who spends the money" to CFO of your family changes everything. Plus: a simple 90-day exercise that takes the shame out of your numbers and puts you back in control. If you've ever felt the weight of every purchase (even the groceries) this one's for you. FREEBIE for all: The 10 Money Decisions You Need to Make Before 40 Being good with money isn't just about how much you save. These are the decisions you need to have made to protect those savings. This Workbook helps you move through those decisions. BONUS raffled off to All-Access Pass Holders: Ultimate Spending Planner Spreadsheet: Whether you're just starting your budgeting journey or you're ready to level up your financial game, this All-in-One Monthly Spending Planner is your secret weapon to managing your money with clarity and ease.   Jen and her husband paid off $78,000 of debt in 2 years and bought a house on a combined income of less than $90K. Jen didn't want to change her spending to pay off debt and opted for side hustles instead. She quickly took on so many that she contracted shingles due to stress. Shingles led her to try a no-spend challenge to control her spending. The experience was so life-changing she wrote a book about it. It has over 2k reviews on Amazon. She feels personally victimized by budgets, doesn't make one, and tells others they don't have to either. Jen is the co-host of the Frugal Friends Podcast and co-author of Buy What You Love Without Going Broke. FOLLOW ON IG FOLLOW FRUGAL FRIENDS ON IG FRUGAL FRIENDS YOUTUBE WEBSITE NEWSLETTER   OTHER LINKS UPGRADE to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed PARTICIPATE in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker) CHECK OUT our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remember when email was supposed to save us time? Instead, it just raised everyone's expectations and somehow, we got even busier. In this session, single mom-turned-entrepreneur Michelle Gauthier unpacks the sneaky ways working moms blur the lines between work and home, and how that "accidental overwhelm" becomes a pattern we can't seem to break. Michelle digs into the red flags most moms ignore, why "lowering your expectations" is actually about getting honest with them, and why overwhelm is a choice—one you might be making every time you answer that 7 PM email. Plus: a two-minute quiz to pinpoint your personal overwhelm driver, the power of a "to-don't" list, and the reminder every mom needs to hear: It's never too late, and you're probably already doing a better job than you think. FREEBIE for all: The Overwhelm Quiz A quick that pinpoints the main source of your overwhelm, so that you can take your first steps to feel less stressed.  BONUS raffled off to All-Access Pass Holders: The Overwhelm Audit The Overwhelm Audit diagnoses what's really driving your stress, so you're not spinning your wheels on the wrong solutions. You'll walk away with clarity and a concrete plan to feel better   Michelle Gauthier is a professional life coach who helps busy, overwhelmed women create a more calm and intentional life. She is also the host of the top podcast Overwhelmed Working Woman. Michelle is a single mom of two adopted kids and used to be an overwhelmed, busy working mom herself. She quit her successful 20 year corporate career to become a life coach in 2017. Since then, Michelle has helped hundreds of women learn to navigate their careers and home lives with ease. FOLLOW ON IG LINKEDIN WEBSITE   OTHER LINKS UPGRADE to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed PARTICIPATE in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker) CHECK OUT our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Start the day with Monica and a "Moment for More," where she shares why that day's pillar matters for moms, and introduces the content from the day's rundown. Today's pillar: HEALTH!   LINKS FOR YOU: UPGRADE to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed PARTICIPATE in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker) CHECK OUT our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the secret to loving motherhood isn't enjoying every minute, but recognizing the small, golden moments that make motherhood feel magical? Rachel Nielson, host of 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms Podcast, founder of Flecks of Gold Journal, and special sponsor of this Conference, wants moms to start looking for the tiny flecks of gold tucked into their days with their kids instead of waiting for the huge nuggets of joy.   This is a practice that saved Rachel's young motherhood when her expectations of cotton candy and angel babies met the cold hard reality of colicky newborns and fiery toddlers. Learning to locate the small, golden moments shifted the story Rachel was telling herself about her children and her parenting, and it's continued to support Rachel (and so many other moms) as her kids have grown, alongside their struggles.  With practical tips and simple mindset shifts, Rachel encourages every mom to stop trying to "enjoy every minute," and to instead focus on a single moment that documents daily why you love motherhood as much as you love your kids. FREEBIE for all: Find Your Magic in Motherhood Mini Course A 5-Day mini-course to help you find your magic in motherhood. BONUS raffled off to one participant: One Free Flecks of Gold Journal! Get 15% your Flecks of Gold Journal with the code MORE.   Rachel Nielson is a motherhood educator, podcaster, and mom of two. As a former high school English teacher, she has a gift for making complex ideas clear and actionable—a skill that shows up in everything she creates. Rachel's own path into motherhood came through adoption and IVF, and she expected to love every minute of it. Instead, she found herself lost in postpartum depression, wondering why loving her kids and loving her motherhood felt like two entirely different things. So she started the 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms podcast, where she's since interviewed more than 350 parenting and self-development experts, searching for the core principles behind a motherhood that actually feels good to live. What she learned along the way became the Self-Assured Motherhood Framework, the foundation for her live program, and the Flecks of Gold Journal for Moms. Everything Rachel creates is designed to help women find joy in their own unique motherhood, not the one they think they're supposed to have. FOLLOW ON IG WEBSITE    OTHER LINKS UPGRADE to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed PARTICIPATE in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker) CHECK OUT our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if leaking, prolapse, and painful sex after babies aren't just "part of being a mom"? Dr. Sara Reardon, pelvic floor therapist of 20 years, joins Monica to break down what's really happening to your pelvic floor during pregnancy, birth, and postpartum, and why even the things we've been told are "normal" are actually signs your body needs support. From the surprising truth about Kegels (you're probably doing them wrong) to why constantly "sucking in" your stomach could be making things worse, this conversation is packed with "I had no idea" moments every mom needs to hear. Whether you're pregnant, newly postpartum, or years into motherhood and quietly white-knuckling through symptoms, this episode will change how you think about your body, and give you real, doable tools to start feeling like yourself again. FREEBIE for all: How to Take Great Care of Your Pelvic Floor a free downloadable guide with 6 tips every woman should know about caring for the pelvic floor BONUS raffled off to All-Access Pass Holders: 3-month Free Pass to the V-Hive App Enjoy 90 days of on-demand pelvic floor and core workouts totally free. The V-Hive is your pocket pelvic floor therapist. Whether you are navigating pregnancy, postpartum, menopause, painful sex, or seeking pelvic floor strengthening, the V-Hive has over 300 workouts requiring minimal equipm=ent that can be done from the comfort of home. Want to trive the V-Hive app? Get your 7-day trial HERE.   Dr. Sara Reardon is a board-certified pelvic floor physical therapist, widely known as The Vagina Whisperer on Instagram and TikTok. She is the creator of The V-Hive App, an online pelvic floor workout app for pregnancy, postpartum, menopause, painful sex, and pelvic floor strengthening. Sara has been featured in The Washington Post, Time Magazine, NPR, Harper's Bazaar, The Today Show, and numerous other podcasts, publications, and conferences for her advocacy and educational work as pelvic floor therapist. She is a TED presenter on Rethinking Postpartum Care and the author of the national bestselling book, FLOORED: A Woman's Guide to Pelvic Floor Health at Every Age and Stage. FOLLOW ON IG TIKTOK FACEBOOK WEBSITE BOOK   OTHER LINKS UPGRADE to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed PARTICIPATE in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker) CHECK OUT our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You're doing the same workouts, eating the same way, but suddenly nothing is working. Your body composition is shifting, you're more tired, and you're wondering if your body is just . . . broken. It's not. It's changing. In this session, fitness and nutrition coach Amber Brueseke breaks down exactly what's happening hormonally during perimenopause and why the exercise approach that worked in your 30s is working differently now.  She shares the one shift that changes everything (hint: it's not more cardio), a bare-minimum workout plan that takes just 1 hour and 40 minutes a week, and the truth about cortisol, HIIT, and weight gain that social media keeps getting wrong. If you're approaching midlife--or are already there--this conversation will replace fear with a plan.  FREEBIE for all: Why Your Workouts Aren't Working A free 60 minute workshop where we'll diagnose what's not working with your workouts and how to fix it so that the time you spend sweating translates into more muscle and less fat. BONUS raffled off to All-Access Pass Holders: Build Your Workouts Program Most workout programs give you a plan and hope you figure it out. Build Your Workouts is different. Instead of handing you someone else's generic program to follow, it teaches you how to build your own completely customized to your body, your goals, and your life.   Amber Brueseke is the founder of Biceps After Babies, a fitness and nutrition coaching brand that has helped more than 10,000 women over the past decade. A former RN and certified personal trainer, Amber teaches both the tactical side of macro counting and the psychology behind why women get in their own way. Her podcast, Biceps After Babies Radio, has surpassed 5 million downloads. She lives in Southern California with her husband and four kids, and can usually be found lifting heavy at CrossFit or eating peanut butter straight from the jar. FOLLOW ON IG FACEBOOK TIKTOK WEBSITE   OTHER LINKS UPGRADE to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed PARTICIPATE in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker) CHECK OUT our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone is asleep . . . but you. Again. Sleep specialist Dr. Angela Holliday-Bell has an important perspective on the "revenge bedtime procrastination" phenomenon: there's nothing wrong with wanting time that's just yours; the problem is where you're taking it from. In this session from the More For Moms Conference, Dr. Holliday-Bell (a physician and mom herself) unpacks why moms have been forgotten in the sleep conversation, why exhaustion has become your "normal" without you even realizing it, and how your nightly scroll is quietly rewiring your brain to treat sleep as optional. Dr. Holliday-Bell wants you to help you make shifts to your nightly routine, starting with if you do something that actually makes you look forward to it all day? Press play for the mindset shift, the science, and the small, doable tweaks that can help you stop stealing from tomorrow's energy, and start feeling like you again. FREEBIE for all: Postpartum Sleep Sabateur Quiz Uncover the five main categories that moms struggle to sleep even after their baby does, identify what your blocks are, and what you can do about them. BONUS raffled off to All-Access Pass Holders: The Postpartum Sleep Reset Program A self-paced program designed for moms who still feel wired, anxious, or unable to sleep even when their baby is resting. It helps you retrain your hyperalert nervous system, rebuild healthy sleep patterns, and start sleeping more deeply again using practical, science based strategies created specifically for the postpartum season.   Dr. Angela Holliday Bell is a Board Certified Physician, Certified Clinical Sleep Specialist, author, speaker, and mom. She helps busy women and mothers improve their sleep using practical, science backed strategies that fit real life. After overcoming her own struggle with insomnia during medical training, she built her career around helping others feel more rested, focused, and energized. She is also the founder of The Solution is Sleep and the author of Sleeping on the Job. FOLLOW ON IG TIKTOK WEBSITE   OTHER LINKS UPGRADE to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed PARTICIPATE in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker) CHECK OUT our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You're exhausted. You're touched out. And the last thing on your mind is the thing that used to come naturally. If you've been silently wondering where your libido went (and whether something is wrong with you) this episode is the exhale you didn't know you needed. Sex educator and researcher Carlie Palmer-Webb breaks down exactly what's happening inside a mom's body and life after kids (hint: your system is working perfectly—just not in the way you'd hope). She shares her own postpartum story, explains why sexual desire is far more malleable than you think, and introduces one simple 10-minute exercise that you can do today to start shifting things. No guilt. No urgency. Just real hope that your sex life can be better than it's ever been.  FREEBIE for all: The Women-Tell-All Learning to Orgasm Guide Over 500 women shared their experiences learning how to orgasm consistently in their sexual relationship with their spouse. This resource is a compilation of their suggestions and experiences.  BONUS raffled off to All-Access Pass Holders: The Pleasure Playbook: An in-depth PDF guidebook to help you increase pleasure (for her & for him) through manual, oral, and penetrative sex. This is the "how-to" guide that every Christian couple needs to make sex great.    Carlie Palmer-Webb is a sex educator and researcher with a master's degree in Marriage, Family, and Human Development. She's the creator behind The Christian Sex Educator, where she works to provide shame-free, research-based sex education to Christians in every life stage. When she isn't teaching about anatomy or honeymoon prep, you can find Carlie hanging out with her husband, Dallin, playing Magna-tiles with her three-year-old, Miles, eating as much bread as possible, and asking personal questions to absolutely everyone (small talk is not her strong suit).  FOLLOW ON IG WEBSITE   OTHER LINKS UPGRADE to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed PARTICIPATE in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker) CHECK OUT our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've all heard the saying: "A mom is only as happy as her saddest child." But is that actually true, or is it quietly sinking the moms who believe it most? Cheryl Cardall has spent over two decades raising five kids through mental health crises, neurodivergent diagnoses, and daily big emotions. She reached a point of burnout so deep she couldn't get out of bed—until her own kids noticed and she realized something had to change. In this honest conversation with Monica, Cheryl shares what she's learned about the space between acceptance and apathy: how to let your kids struggle without abandoning them, and how to stop abandoning yourself in the process. If you're carrying the weight of a struggling child and wondering whether you're still allowed to feel happy, this session will help you explore how. FREEBIE for all: Parenting Mantras Printable A printable of several life changing parenting mantras  BONUS raffled off to All-Access Pass Holders: One Free 30-Minute Coaching Call (If interested, email at cheryl.cardall@gmail.com)   Cheryl Cardall is a nonprofit founder, parent educator, and family advocate who believes families deserve support, not judgment. Through education, advocacy, and community building, she helps parents navigate mental health challenges, neurodiversity, and the realities of raising kids in a complex world. Her work centers on compassion, connection, and helping families find hope even in difficult seasons. FOLLOW ON IG WEBSITE   OTHER LINKS UPGRADE to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed PARTICIPATE in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker) CHECK OUT our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Start the day with Monica and a "Moment for More," where she shares why that day's pillar matters for moms, and introduces the content from the day's rundown. Today's pillar: HABITS!   LINKS FOR YOU: UPGRADE to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed PARTICIPATE in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker) CHECK OUT our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the secret to fixing your finances isn't another budget spreadsheet—it's your happiness? In this episode, financial expert and founder of Fearless Finance, Lori Atwood, reveals the surprising truth: when there's a gap in your life, you fill it somehow. And for many moms, that "filling" is costing you real money. The late-night Amazon orders, the impulse buys, the little treats that add up to big stress—they're not a discipline problem, they're a happiness problem. In this special session, discover why closing those emotional gaps is the real foundation for financial freedom, why your well-being might be the smartest investment you ever make, and the five sustainable habits that will increase your financial security. FREEBIE for all: A Planner's Checklist for Financial Security learn the 5 financial signals that you're financially "okay" BONUS raffled off to All-Access Pass Holders: One Free Financial Review This includes moving through the online intake process and one hour with a planner, valued at $390.+ get $50 off your first financial planning session with the code PROGRESS. Lori Atwood, CFP®, created Fearless Finance to make expert, fiduciary, hourly financial planning accessible to everyone. No sales. No commissions. No asset minimums. No judgment. Fearless Finance operates nationwide, has over 2000 clients and is registered with the SEC (the legal entity is Atwood Financial Planning). Lori launched Fearless Finance in 2016. Before 2016, Lori started her 25-year finance career in telecom investment banking in Europe, then as the CFO of an internet company and in private equity. Lori holds a BA from UPenn and a Master's from Georgetown. She enjoys cooking, gardening and spending time with her family. FOLLOW ON IG WEBSITE   OTHER LINKS UPGRADE to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed PARTICIPATE in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker) CHECK OUT our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You're not addicted to your phone; you're being manipulated. Catherine Price, author of How to Break Up With Your Phone and The Awesome Generation, joins the More for Moms Conference to reveal what the apps on your phone are really designed to do (hint: the same engineers studied slot machines). But this isn't another shame-fest about screen time. Catherine digs into why willpower alone never works, what your kids are silently noticing about your phone habits (every kid she's asked has a story), and the surprisingly small tweaks that can shift your whole family's relationship with screens—starting with a breakup letter to your phone and a $10 alarm clock. If you've ever ended an hour-long scroll wondering where your evening went, this one's for you. FREEBIE for all: Family Screen/Life Balance Starter Kit A PDF kit from Catherine Price with a suggested road map for when/how to introduce your kids to tech, Catherine's suggested family guidelines for how to create better boundaries with devices, recommendations for books and products, and a 15% discount off of her 7-day Family Plan for Screen/Life Balance. BONUS raffled off to All-Access Pass Holders: 7-Day Family Guide to Screen/Life Balance Sick of fighting with your kids over screen time, social media, and smartphones? The Family Guide to Screen/Life Balance — delivered as a digital download — is a 7-day plan designed to help you and your family (including your partner/spouse and your kids) create better screen/life balance TOGETHER.  Each day, you'll receive a concrete assignment or exercise that will help you and your family establish healthy habits and boundaries with screens, social media, smartphones, and video games. You'll also receive discussion questions designed to prompt conversation and level the playing field between you and your kids.  The goal? To turn confrontations over screen time into productive conversations—and to help create better screen/life balance for everyone in the family.   Catherine Price is a leading voice in the national conversation about how people of all ages can create healthy relationships with technology and live meaningful, fun lives. A #1 New York Times bestselling author, her books include How to Break Up With Your Phone, The Power of Fun, and The Amazing Generation: Your Guide to Fun and Freedom in a Screen-Filled World, a book for kids and teens co-authored with Jonathan Haidt. Catherine and her work have been featured in outlets including The Best American Science Writing, NPR, The New York Times, Good Morning America, The Today Show, The Wall Street Journal, and The Daily Show, among many others. She writes the popular Substack newsletter, "How to Feel Alive," and her TED talk on fun has been viewed more than 8 million times. Catherine's ultimate goal is to help people of all ages scroll less and live more. FOLLOW ON IG SUBSTACK WEBSITE   OTHER LINKS UPGRADE to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed PARTICIPATE in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker) CHECK OUT our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You got the kids down. Now you're scrolling, overthinking, or squeezing in "one more thing," and your own sleep is the casualty. Sound familiar? In this conversation, sleep expert and 17-year clinical therapist, Chrissy Lawler (aka The Peaceful Sleeper), flips the script on the either/or trap moms fall into: either my kid gets rest, or I don't. She makes the bold case that the best thing you can be for your children is well, and that prioritizing your sleep isn't selfish. It's strategy. We dive into the sneaky habits quietly wrecking your sleep (and the surprisingly simple fixes), the "junk sleep" trap, what nobody tells you about sleep aids, and why you can't problem-solve at 2 AM. Whether your kids are sleeping through the night and you're still not, or you're deep in survival mode, this session will convince you that better sleep is possible—and worth fighting for. FREEBIE for all: The Maternal Mental Health Class (part of the Peaceful Mama Bundle--code "moreformoms") BONUS raffled off to All-Access Pass Holders: 3 month subscription to The Peaceful Sleeper App! Access to the Peaceful App gives you unlimited access to all sleep training and maternal mental health courses, live coaching events with Chrissy Lawler, an active parents community, and discounts to sleep training consultations with The Peaceful Sleeper's certified sleep consultants.   Chrissy Lawler is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 17 years of experience, as well as the owner, founder, and CEO of The Peaceful Sleeper, where she offers coaching, courses, and resources for parents to achieve better sleep and mental health for their babies and themselves. Her central premise is that quality sleep is critically important for the whole family system, but it doesn't matter how we get there - as long as we do. FOLLOW ON IG WEBSITE CHRISSY'S BOOK   OTHER LINKS UPGRADE to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed PARTICIPATE in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker) CHECK OUT our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the secret to surviving the daily mom grind isn't more time off—it's making the ordinary feel special? Jess Massey is back at the More for Moms conference, and this time she's talking about something that sounds indulgent but is actually a survival tool: romanticizing your life. Not spa days or shopping sprees; think a candle you only light during your planning session, jazz in the car for school drop-off, or turning a sick day into a blanket-fort movie night (held up by a Swiffer and twine, because perfection is not the point). Jess shares how adding vibes with intention, "movie star energy," and small, sensory touches (ones that cost nothing) can be the very thing that helps you actually be present for the life you're already living. This session is tailor-designed for you If your days are blurring together and you want life to feel different without adding one more thing to your plate. FREEBIE for all: Chaos to Calm Workshop Learn 5 routines that will make your life less stressful and how to create a weekly schedule with them so you can get stuff done while prioritizing your mental health and relationships BONUS raffled off to All-Access Pass Holders: 2027 Peacefully Productive Planner and Peacefully Productive Journal Winner's choice of a weekly Peacefully Productive Planner from our 2027 collection that launches at the end of September plus a Peacefully Productive Journal.   Jess Massey is the host of The Hustle Sanely Podcast, creator of the Peacefully Productive Planner®, and founder of the community-centered productivity brand Hustle Sanely®. She uses her framework, The Hustle Sanely Planning System, to help women create sustainable rhythms that support their goals, well-being, and the people they love so they can get the important stuff done without losing their minds. FOLLOW ON IG HUSTLE SANELY ON IG WEBSITE   OTHER LINKS UPGRADE to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed PARTICIPATE in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker) CHECK OUT our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the meanest person in your life . . . is you? You'd never talk to a friend the way you talk to yourself. And most of us wouldn't tolerate a boss who spoke to us so harshly; and yet, we let that voice run on repeat, 24/7, inside our own heads. In this session, coach Yashi Srivastava sits down with Monica Packer to unpack the inner critic—that harsh, relentless voice that shows up loudest in motherhood. But instead of the usual advice to "just silence it" or "think positive," Yashi makes a surprising case: what if you could befriend it? She shares her own story of entering motherhood with a picture-perfect image of who she'd be, and crashing into a harsh reality with a harsher internal voice telling her she was failing at all of it. From that breaking point, Yashi discovered a step-by-step process for turning the inner critic from an enemy into an unlikely ally, one that can still keep you honest, but without the shame, anxiety, and second-guessing. The best part? The ripple effect of this work transcends our relationship to ourselves.  FREEBIE for all: How to Actually Calm the Inner Critic A FREE 5-day email course that teaches you how to shift your self-talk from critical to supportive. Based on practical, evidence-based insights from the science of happiness. BONUS raffled off to All-Access Pass Holders: One month free to the Inner Alignment Lab A monthly membership where growth-driven people come together to make consistent progress on their goals - without pressure, critical self-talk, or forced discipline. Experience a whole month inside the membership - with self-paced lessons, community calls, and direct access to Yashi: send a question anytime and get a personal response back.   Yashi Srivastava believes the most effective way to calm your inner critic is to make friends with it, not fight it. As a positive psychology coach, she helps people move from self-doubt to self-trust by turning their inner critic into an inner ally, so they stop wasting precious energy on internal battles. She knows the terrain firsthand: as an entrepreneur, creative, and mother, her inner critic ran the show for years before she learned how to work with it. She delights in helping people experience this inner shift. Yashi holds a Master of Applied Positive Psychology and is an ICF certified coach. She lives in Canada with her husband and two daughters. FOLLOW ON IG WEBSITE LINKEDIN MEDIUM   OTHER LINKS UPGRADE to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed PARTICIPATE in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker) CHECK OUT our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You've been told productivity means perfection—and perfection means burnout. Dr. Danielle McGeough says there's a better way: grit gently. In this session, Danielle flips the script on what it means to be productive. After grinding her way to a PhD and tenure through a "binge and crash" cycle, motherhood forced her to rethink everything. The result? A connection-driven approach to productivity built on small habits-turned-rituals, not relentless hustle. You'll learn the four-step RISE method for turning your daily planning into a cozy ritual, how naming your "Daily Top Three" can reveal what actually matters to you, and why a single sentence of "interstitial journaling" at each transition can stop the mental fragmentation that's draining you. Plus: the powerful distinction between burnout and demoralization. If you're tired of the all-or-nothing approach to getting things done, this episode will show you how to do big things without losing yourself. FREEBIE for all: The Demoralization Diagnostic Tired in a way sleep doesn't fix? There's a difference between burnout and demoralization—and the fix for one won't touch the other. If you're a high-achieving woman who's exhausted, running on empty, and starting to wonder if something is fundamentally wrong with you (it's not)—this 8-question diagnostic will tell you exactly what you're dealing with. Take it. Know what you're actually up against. BONUS raffled off to All-Access Pass Holders: Sense the Possibilities Planner and Journal Not your typical planner—this is your companion to whatever calendar or agenda book you already use. It's less about boxes to check and more about rituals that bring you back to yourself. Inside you'll find: The R.I.S.E. Ritual Method – Ground your mornings in purpose and presence. This isn't another task—it's a ritual to return to who you are before the day takes over. The V.I.S.I.O.N. Framework – Forget “shoulds.” This process asks what you long for. Set goals that fit your capacity, honor your values, and reflect the life you want—not just the one you've been managing. Regular Check-Ins – Quarterly, monthly, and weekly prompts that keep your actions aligned with your values, not just your to-do list. Think of this as your anchor: a journal that helps you reflect, reset, and realign.   Danielle McGeough, Ph.D. is equal parts professor, planner, and ritual nerd. She believes that what we are starving for isn't better behavior, but a life that means something. For over twenty years, Danielle has taught communication and community-building in higher education. She's the host of the Plan Goal Plan podcast, ranked in the top 1.5% worldwide, and a certified Women-Centered and Elite Life Coach who helps high performers and teams turn everyday routines into transformative rituals that avoid burnout and create sustainable success. With a mix of research-backed strategy, deep reflection, and playful energy, Danielle's mission is simple: help you realign not just with your goals, but with yourself. FOLLOW ON IG WEBSITE LINKEDIN   OTHER LINKS UPGRADE to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed PARTICIPATE in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker) CHECK OUT our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A warm welcome to the More for Moms Conference! Listen to learn why this conference exists and what to expect. Thank you for being here! UPGRADE to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed PARTICIPATE in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker) CHECK OUT our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible GET INSTRUCTIONS on how to access the private feed, if you have an All-Access pass Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Start the day with Monica and a "Moment for More," where she shares why that day's pillar matters for moms, and introduces the content from the day's rundown. Today's pillar: HAPPINESS!   LINKS FOR YOU: UPGRADE to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed CHECK OUT⁠ our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible PARTICIPATE in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She had a degree in opera, a dream of performing on international stages, but then suddenly--five kids under her roof. One day, a familiar aria came on the car radio and she couldn't stop crying. That was the moment Vanessa Quigley—co-founder of Chatbooks and mom of seven—realized she'd disappeared into motherhood. In this conversation with Monica Packer, Vanessa gets honest about what happens when you lose yourself in motherhood, how her husband's nudge toward a community theater audition brought her back to life, and why she believes you don't have to choose between being a great mom and being a whole person. She shares three practical habits for loving the life you're actually living, the case for getting in the photos (even when you don't love how you look), and how a monthly photo habit can rewire your brain to see the beauty in the chaos. If you want to feel part of your own life as a mother, this session is a must. FREEBIE for all: First book free with the softcover Monthbook subscription or the Monthly Mini subscription, with the code "MOMFREE" BONUS raffled off to All-Access Pass Holders: One year subscription to softcover Monthbook or Monthly Mini   Vanessa Quigley is the mother of seven and co-founder of Chatbooks, the photo book company she and her husband Nate built from their kitchen table because they believed families deserved an easier way to hold onto what actually matters. What started as two parents trying to solve their own problem has grown into a company serving millions of families around the world. For seven seasons, Vanessa has hosted the MomForce Podcast, known for honest, unscripted conversations about every season of motherhood. And, when she's not playing with her two grandkids, you can find her fly fishing or hosting a Mahjong game. FOLLOW ON IG FOLLOW CHATBOOKS ON IG WEBSITE   OTHER LINKS UPGRADE to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed PARTICIPATE in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker) CHECK OUT our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible GET INSTRUCTIONS on how to access the private feed, if you have an All-Access pass Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You know that voice that says, "I should be over this by now"? Nina Spears has worked with over 800 families as a birthing and postpartum doula, and she has a message for that voice when it comes to postpartum healing: STOP. In this session, Nina unpacks why postpartum recovery isn't about returning to who you were—it's about becoming who you're meant to be. We talk matrescence, the myth of the six-week bounce-back, why moms extend grace to everyone but themselves, and how healing actually happens in community, not isolation. Whether you're freshly postpartum or your youngest is in middle school, this one will hit you where you need it. FREEBIE for all: The Whole Mom Recovery Guide!  BONUS raffled off to All-Access Pass Holders: 2 copies of The Baby Chick's Guide to Positive Pregnancy   Nina Spears, also known as The Baby Chick®, is the Founder and CEO of Baby Chick®, a trusted platform supporting women through pregnancy, birth, postpartum, and motherhood. She is the creator of the SOAR Birth Prep Challenge, a best-selling childbirth prep course, and the host of Chick Chat: The Baby Chick® Podcast. Nina is also the author of The Baby Chick Guide to Positive Pregnancy and a certified baby planner, birth and postpartum doula, and childbirth educator who has supported over 800 families and attended more than 350 births. FOLLOW ON IG TIKTOK FACEBOOK WEBSITE   OTHER LINKS UPGRADE to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed PARTICIPATE in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker) CHECK OUT our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've ever thought "making friends as a mom shouldn't be this hard," or feel like you're the only one struggling with friends, this conversation is for you. Catie Borland unpacks why mom loneliness is so real, and how the picture-perfect friendship expectations we carry are quietly disqualifying the real connections sitting right in front of us. Catie shares practical, do-it-today advice, plus the mindset shift that changes everything: some of your favorite friends are people you haven't even met yet. Whether you've been on a "friendship island" for years or just need the nudge to send that text, this episode will remind you friendship takes work—but it doesn't take much.    Catie Borland is a girl who loves to connect with others and to help others connect FOLLOW ON IG   OTHER LINKS UPGRADE to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed PARTICIPATE in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker) CHECK OUT our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you feel lonely in your marriage? Marriage and family therapist, Nikki Harmon, explains how loneliness typically creeps into a partnership not through one big event, but through "a thousand little misses" over time: the bids for connection you were too distracted to notice, the resentment that simmers when you're doing the dishes and he's resting, the arguments about the dishwasher that were never really about the dishwasher. She reframes what most couples think is a communication problem as something deeper—an emotional safety problem—and reveals why the way you try to fix disconnection is often the very thing keeping you stuck. The hopeful truth? It only takes one person to begin to shift a pattern. With a simple three-part framework, this session gives you a real starting place if you've ever thought "I'm carrying everything, including this marriage." FREEBIE for all: The Relationship Reset Workbook   Nikki is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Certified Emotionally Focused Therapist & Supervisor. She has been seeing clients for over 16 years and specializes in relationships, attachment and trauma. Nikki has worked in a variety of clinical settings including community clinics, an inpatient psychiatric hospital and private practice. She is the owner of The Family Therapy Clinic in American Fork. She's been through her own hard relationships, has struggled through grief, and is working on healing. She distracts herself with her 5 kids and 3 dogs and sometimes with French fries and a good ugly cry. FOLLOW ON IG WEBSITE   OTHER LINKS UPGRADE to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed PARTICIPATE in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker) CHECK OUT our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've ever lain awake wondering if your best years are behind you, Chrissi Harris, host of Found at 40, joins the More for Moms Conference to flip that script. After her own late-night doom spiral about becoming "obsolete," Chrissi discovered Carl Jung's reframe: life begins at 40; everything before that is just research. Now Chrissi helps moms see midlife not as the beginning of the end, but an on-ramp to more—more bandwidth, more joy, more you. We dig into the lies moms believe about midlife, the trap of the "social clock," why your 40s are for editing your life down to what actually matters, and the simple practice of finding "mom mentors" who are a few steps ahead. If you've ever wondered who you are beyond the carpool run, this one's your invitation to find out.    Chrissi is a wife, mom of three, and host of Found at 40, the podcast for women who have spent years being the glue and are now asking, “What's next?” Through honest, funny, and deeply relatable conversations, she explores marriage, motherhood, shifting identity, growing kids, career reinvention, and the midlife panic no one warned us about. She thought 40 would come with all the answers. Instead, it came with better questions, hard-earned perspective, and the clarity to build a next chapter that actually fits.  FOLLOW ON IG PODCAST   OTHER LINKS UPGRADE to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed PARTICIPATE in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker) CHECK OUT our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Just stop feeling guilty." If only it were that easy. In this episode, JoAnn Crohn, founder of No Guilt Mom and author of The Best Mom Is a Happy Mom, breaks down where mom guilt actually comes from (hint: it's your expectations, not your reality), why prioritizing your own happiness makes you a better mom, and how to quiet the inner critic she calls "Bob." From a life-changing therapist appointment to a initally-guilt-riddled European cruise that changed everything, JoAnn shares the practical, do-it-today strategies she teaches moms to reclaim their time, their fun, and themselves—without the guilt. FREEBIE for all: The Stop Doing Checklist The 7 Things to Stop Doing That Are Making Parenting Feel So Overwhelming. BONUS raffled off to All-Access Pass Holders: 2 Copies of The Best Mom is a Happy Mom   JoAnn Crohn, M.Ed., is a parenting educator, life coach, speaker, and founder of No Guilt Mom. She helps moms raise empowered kids while pursuing their own goals without the guilt and overwhelm. A former elementary school teacher and National Board Certified Teacher, JoAnn is the author of The Best Mom is a Happy Mom, Me & My Friendships, and Drama Free Homework. She hosts the award-winning No Guilt Mom Podcast, is a wikiHow Expert, and has been featured in Parents and HuffPost. JoAnn lives in Arizona with her husband and two children. FOLLOW ON IG WEBSITE   OTHER LINKS UPGRADE to the All-Access pass for lifetime access, special bonuses, and a private, ad-free podcast feed PARTICIPATE in the private Facebook group (+vote for your daily favorite speaker) CHECK OUT our Sponsors, who made 7 free days and an affordable All-Access pass possible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When was the last time you bought yourself a new bra? Or made your own dentist appointment as quickly as you make your kids'? In this clip, Nicole Walters gets honest about what happens when a mom gives and gives until there's nothing left, and how her body finally made her stop. She talks about the stretch when everything looked okay on paper and she still couldn't get out of bed, and what it looked like to start caring for herself again. If you're wondering how to be happier when life is full and you're running on empty, Nicole's answer is refreshingly small. Book a checkup with no goals attached. Practice saying one "no" a day, no explanation needed. These are daily habits, not a self improvement overhaul, and they come from a place of self-compassion instead of "I should be doing more." It's a gentle reminder that self-care for mothers isn't selfish, and that personal growth and development can start with treating yourself like someone worth showing up for. Listen to the full episode here: https://www.aboutprogress.com/blog/what-to-do-when-you-have-given-so-much-away-you-have-nothing-left-to-give  ⁠Order Sticky Habits⁠! Leave a ⁠review⁠ of the book Sign up for the ⁠More for Moms Conference⁠ with $10 early bird pass: “LISTENER.” Join the ⁠Supporters Club⁠ to keep About Progress around for good.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I open the 2024 time capsule — my "make it or break it" year for the podcast. I revisit a world of elections, the Paris Olympics, and "very demure, very mindful," then get personal: I almost walked away from the show, threw spaghetti at the wall with the Supporters Club and one-on-one coaching, navigated a new ADHD diagnosis and speech delays with my kids, and discovered enough stuck to keep going. I share two standout episodes, the lessons I'm carrying forward, and why I'm choosing to stay as the 10-year anniversary approaches. Old episodes to support: Interviews with ⁠Hal Elrod⁠, ⁠Dr. Angela Holliday-Bell⁠, ⁠Jessica Jackson⁠, ⁠Joy Marie Clarkson⁠, ⁠KC Davis⁠, ⁠Dr. Aditi Nerurkar⁠, ⁠Emily Nagoski⁠, ⁠Rachel Coons⁠, ⁠Amber Brueseke⁠, ⁠Emily Hamlin⁠, ⁠Julie Rose⁠, and ⁠Jen Smith⁠ Order Sticky Habits! Sign up for the More for Moms Conference with $10 early bird pass: “LISTENER.” Join the Supporters Club to keep About Progress around for good.  This episode is brought to you by Quince and REBEL. Go to Quince for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Your next favorite find is waiting at fromrebel.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices