3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms

What if your next family trip wasn’t about packing in more—but about slowing down, connecting, and actually enjoying your time together? This week, I'm joined by family travel expert Meggie Busath, who shares practical ways to bring more intention, connection, and joy to your trips—without overcomplicating things or blowing your budget. In this episode, you’ll learn: 🫶 How to stop overcomplicating travel—and focus on what actually matters to your family 🫶 Why your attitude as the parent is the most important factor in whether a trip feels successful 🫶 Practical strategies for navigating inevitable bumps in the road (without losing your cool) 🫶 The small, intentional choices—like what snacks you pack or when you schedule screen time—that can make a huge difference for your kids If you're craving more connection and less chaos in your family travels, this episode is filled with ideas to help you get there. For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. *** Announcements: Grab my FREE Travel Hacks for Families Guide to help with your summer travel plans! Related Episodes: 431: 3 Road Trip Hacks for Traveling with Kids // Brittney Hanks 363: Tips & Tricks for Family Travel // Meesha Slade 402: How to Travel More as a Family without Breaking the Bank // Amber Paul Episode Sponsors: Kiwi Co: Build the best summer ever with KiwiCo! Get $15 off on your Summer Adventure Series at kiwico.com/3in30. Factor: Get started at factormeals.com/3in3050off and use code 3in3050off to get 50 percent off plus FREE shipping on your first box. BetterHelp: 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy. Let’s Connect: Join me on Instagram! Get weekly-ish emails with BTS of my life Find Your Magic in Motherhood: Free 3-Day Email Course ***

If you’ve ever felt like the problems of the world are too big, and your influence is too small to matter, this conversation with Sharon McMahon will help you realize how powerful even just your small actions can be.   Sharon is a former high school government teacher turned trusted online educator and advocate. In her new book The Small and the Mighty, she highlights 12 lesser-known Americans whose quiet courage changed history. In this episode, she shares the stories of three women whose steady choices and persistence still shape our world today—and shows how small, consistent actions in your own life can create a ripple effect too. Tune in to hear: 🌎 Why doing the next needed thing can be the most impactful—and most accessible—form of change 🌎 How helping just one person can expand your capacity, bring you hope, and ripple outward in unseen ways 🌎 What it looks like to keep showing up, even when others don’t understand or support you Sharon’s storytelling is rich and inspiring, and her perspective will help you reframe your role as a mother, a neighbor, and a citizen. You don’t need to be extraordinary to do something that matters. You just need to begin. For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. *** Announcements: If you love this conversation, grab the worksheet that my team made to go along with this episode, where you can think through Sharon's takeaways and brainstorm how they apply to your life right now. It includes some of Sharon's best quotes and some thought-provoking questions to help you apply what you learn today. Related Episodes: 392: How to Have Grace-Filled Political Conversations with Family & Friends // Sarah Stewart Holland & Beth Silvers of Pantsuit Politics 256: Why “Unsexy” Elections Matter and How to Get Involved as a Busy Mom // Laney Hawes 051: How (and Why) to Get Involved in the Political Process as a Mom // Lacey Parr Episode Sponsors: Tushbaby: Visit Tushbaby.com and start customizing your own carrier. Make sure to use code 3IN30 for 20% off your first order. Nutrafol: For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code 3IN30. AirDoctor: Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code 3IN30 to get UP TO $300 off today! Let's Connect! Join me on Instagram! Get weekly-ish emails with BTS of my life Find Your Magic in Motherhood: Free 3-Day Email Course

I've never considered myself a person who cares about fashion or "style" so when I first stumbled across Julie Allen on Instagram, I didn’t expect to stick around. But something about the way she talked about clothes felt different. It was kind, approachable, and freeing. Julie teaches women how to embrace style tools instead of style rules, and as I listened to her, I realized how much that philosophy overlaps with how I think about motherhood. There’s no one right way to be a mom—or to get dressed. It’s about finding what fits you and building a life you love from there. Julie is a mom of six and a style educator who’s passionate about helping women reconnect with themselves through the way they show up each day. In this episode, she shares three style principles that double as beautiful life lessons for moms—and they might just shift the way you think about both your wardrobe and your parenting. We’ll talk about: ✨ How to use style (and motherhood) tools instead of rigid rules ✨ Why you’re allowed to express different parts of yourself—on any given day ✨ The importance of building your motherhood on a foundation of your core values Whether or not you’ve ever cared much about fashion, this episode will help you feel more confident in showing up as you. For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. *** Related Episodes: 201: Living your Life’s Purpose in Every Stage // Brooke Snow 297: 3 Secrets to Confidence in Motherhood 354: Letting Go of Heavy Expectations of Yourself // Sneak Peek from the Declutter your Motherhood Audio Course   Episode Sponsors: Team Supercrew: Visit teamsupercrew.com and use the code 3in30 at checkout to get 10% off your order. You’ll also get a free gift—step-by-step reading and play guides to help you reinforce the lessons in simple, powerful ways. BetterHelp: 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy. KiwiCo: Build the best summer ever with KiwiCo! Get $15 off on your Summer Adventure Series at kiwico.com.   Let's Connect! Join me on Instagram! Get weekly-ish emails with BTS of my life Find Your Magic in Motherhood: Free 3-Day Email Course ***

As moms, summer can feel like both a dream and a juggling act. We want to make magical memories for our families… but we also crave order, rest, and a little bit of time for ourselves. So, how do we actually find balance in the chaos of summer break? In this episode, I’m joined by Jenny Layton—professional organizer, time management coach, and mom of five—who shares a beautifully simple framework that will change the way you think about your summer rhythm. Jenny introduces the idea of “family and personal seasons” and helps us understand how to honor the season we’re in, while still making space for what we need as women. In this conversation, we explore:   ✨ Why summer feels so overwhelming—and how to shift your expectations ✨ How to embrace the season of family life without losing yourself in it ✨ Why even a small “dot of personal time” can restore your sense of peace ✨ How to help your kids learn to rebalance themselves when they’re bored or off-track Whether you’re a full-time stay-at-home mom, a working mom, or somewhere in between, this episode will help you create a summer that feels more aligned, more joyful, and more you. For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. ***Announcements: Don’t miss the free PDF bundle Jenny created for our listeners—including a printable yin-yang graphic, an “Are You Bored?” checklist for kids, and a list of age-appropriate life skills to teach your children over the summer.Related Episodes:371: 3 Spaces to Organize for the Most Summer Fun // Jen Martin from Reset Your Nest361: How to Make Reading Fun This Summer // Janssen Bradshaw360: A Secret Tool to Keep Your Kids Entertained this Summer // Andi SmileyEpisode Sponsors:Skylight: Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to Skylightcal.com/3IN30.AquaTru: Get 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier! Just go to AquaTru.com and enter code “3IN30” at checkout. Wildgrain: For a limited time, Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off the first box - PLUS freeCroissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/3IN30 to start your subscription. Or you can use code 3in30 at checkout. StoryWorth: Right now, save $10 on your first purchase when you go to StoryWorth.com/3in30. Let’s Connect:Join me on Instagram!Get weekly-ish emails with BTS of my lifeFind Your Magic in Motherhood: Free 3-Day Email Course***

This is one of those episodes I felt called to record because I know so many of us have been here. You love your child with your whole heart, and yet, in certain seasons, you find yourself thinking, I just don’t like them very much right now. That doesn’t make you a bad mom. It makes you human. In this solo episode, I’m sharing three tools that have helped me move through those really hard parenting stretches—when one child is pushing every button I have—and find my way back to affection, connection, and even joy. We’ll talk about: 💜 How your child’s “hardest” traits may actually be their biggest strengths in disguise💜 Why the words you say about your child (even when they’re not around) can shape how you see them💜 What to do when your child is constantly seeking negative attention—and how you can gently redirect that cycle I’ll also tell you about a simple mindset shift that changed the way I experience motherhood—plus the journaling tool I created to help me live it out day by day. If you’re in a tough season with one of your kids, I hope this episode feels like sitting down with a trusted friend who truly gets it—and who can gently offer some ideas for how to keep going. For full show notes, including takeaways, click here.***Announcements: Don’t forget, the Flecks of Gold Journal is on sale now through Mother’s Day. It’s a beautiful gift for any mom who’s trying to see and savor the good.Related Episodes:189: “Quiet Time” Tips for Families // Solo Episode423: How to Parent a Strong-Willed Child Without Losing Your Mind // Kirk Martin of Calm Parenting425: When PARENTING Doesn’t Turn Out As Planned // Michelle BarrowEpisode Sponsors: Team Supercrew: Visit teamsupercrew.com and use the code 3in30 at checkout to get 10% off your order. You’ll also get a free gift—step-by-step reading and play guides to help you reinforce the lessons in simple, powerful ways.BetterHelp: 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy.Factor: Go to factormeals.com/3in3050off and use code 3in3050off to get 50% off plus free shipping on your first box.Let's Connect! Join me on Instagram!Get weekly-ish emails with BTS of my lifeFind Your Magic in Motherhood: Free 3-Day Email Course***

What happens when your child's story looks nothing like the one you had imagined? This heartfelt encore episode features my dear friend, Michelle Barrow—a mother of four and grandmother of six—who generously shares the wisdom she’s gained from raising teenagers and supporting her adult children through life’s unexpected twists.This conversation is a powerful companion to last week’s episode with author Jessica N. Turner on moving forward when life doesn’t turn out as planned. In this episode, Michelle invites us into her journey of learning how to let go of rigid expectations, make room for her children’s evolving identities, and parent from a place of trust rather than fear.In this conversation, you'll hear:💜 Why “parenting formulas” don’t guarantee outcomes—and how letting go of expectations can lead to more peace and joy.💜 What it looks like to change the rules mid-parenting, and how doing so can strengthen trust and relationships within your family.💜 How to stay rooted in your values while giving your children the freedom to shape their own stories.💜 And ultimately, how you can find peace and steadiness in parenting, even when things don’t go as planned.Whether you're parenting toddlers or teens, this episode will leave you feeling seen, inspired, and encouraged to embrace the beautifully imperfect journey of motherhood.For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. ***Related Episodes:279: Navigating Parenting Triggers // Nat Vikitsreth272: How to Fall Back in Love with Motherhood When It All Feels Hard // Tessa Brown206: 3 Things to Remember when Parenting is DifficultSponsors: Acorns Early: Ready to help your kids learn the value of money? Just head to acornsearly.com/3in30 or download the Acorns Early app to get started. Sign up now and your first month is on us!Zocdoc: Stop putting off those doctors appointments and go to Zocdoc.com/3in30 to find and instantly book a top-rated doctor today. Helix Mattresses: Helix mattresses are award-winning and have been proven to help with deep sleep. They ship right to your house, and they have a 100-night risk-free trial. If you don't love your Helix, they'll pick it up and give you a full refund. Go to helixsleep.com/3in30 for 20% Off Sitewide. Air Doctor: Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code 3IN30 to get UP TO $300 off today!AirDoctor comes with a 30-day money back guarantee, plus a 3-year warranty—an $84value, free! KiwiCo: Tinker, Create, and Innovate with KiwiCo! Get up to 50% off your first crate at kiwico.com, promo code 3in30. Let's Connect!Join me on Instagram!Get weekly-ish emails with BTS of my lifeFind Your Magic in Motherhood: Free 3-Day Email Course

When you were younger, did you imagine your life turning out a certain way? Maybe you thought you’d have a house full of children, a forever kind of love, or a career that lit you up. But what happens when the reality of your life looks nothing like the dream?In this heartfelt and hope-filled episode, I sit down with bestselling author Jessica N. Turner to talk about how to rise from life’s deepest disappointments and rebuild something beautiful. Jessica vulnerably shares her personal story of walking through a midlife divorce after her husband of 16 years came out—and the healing journey that followed.Whether you’re grieving the loss of a dream, struggling through a transition, or just feeling stuck in unmet expectations, this conversation will help you:💜 Feel less alone in your disappointment and more seen in your story.💜 Understand how to make meaning from your grief without rushing through it.💜 Explore practical ways to process emotional pain.Jessica’s wisdom is layered with empathy, grace, and real-life tools. She reminds us that even if we didn’t choose the hard thing, we can still choose what comes next.For full show notes including takeaways, click here. ***Related Episodes:104: How to Move Through Grief towards Joy // Anna Packard, PhD in Clinical Psychology205: How to Coach Yourself through Big Emotions // Georgia Anderson299: How to Let Go of Hard Stuff from Your PastEpisode Sponsors:Acorns Early: Ready to help your kids learn the value of money? Just head to acornsearly.com/3in30 or download the Acorns Early app to get started. Sign up now and your first month is on us!Tushbaby: Visit Tushbaby.com and start customizing your own carrier. Make sure to use code 3IN30 for 20% your first order.Nutrofol: Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code 3IN30. KiwiCo: Tinker, Create, and Innovate with KiwiCo! Get up to 50% off your first crate at kiwico.com, promo code 3in30. Let’s Connect!Join me on Instagram!Get weekly-ish emails with BTS of my lifeFind Your Magic in Motherhood: Free 3-Day Email Course***

If you have a strong-willed child, you know that traditional parenting strategies just don’t work. No amount of reasoning, bribing, or threatening seems to move the needle—and sometimes, the more you push, the harder they push back. So what does work?In this episode, I’m joined by Kirk Martin, founder of Celebrate Calm and host of the Calm Parenting Podcast. With his signature humor and straight-talking style, Kirk shares practical strategies for understanding and guiding strong-willed kids—without constant power struggles.Tune in to learn: ✨ The quickest way to change your child’s behavior (hint: it has little to do with them!) ✨ How to de-escalate meltdowns -- without saying, "Calm down!" ✨ The power of using body posture and tone to foster cooperation ✨ Why strong-willed kids thrive in adulthood—and how to survive their childhoodFor a FREE printable with tips for de-escalating meltdowns, along with a private podcast feed that includes all of the episodes I've produced on raising strong-willed kids, click here! My friend, if you're feeling exhausted, frustrated, or just plain out of ideas with your strong-willed child, this episode is for you. And please know I'm in the trenches with you, and I'm rooting for you! For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. ***Announcements: For a FREE printable with tips for de-escalating meltdowns, along with a private podcast feed that includes all of the episodes I've produced on raising strong-willed kids, click here! Related Episodes:242: What to Do When Your Kids are Fighting // Dr. Laura Markham266: Parenting Strong-Willed Kids // Wendy Snyder391: Parenting a Child with ADHD: How to Stay Calm and Connected // Rachel on The Childhood CollectiveEpisode Sponsors:Acorns Early: Ready to help your kids learn the value of money? Just head to acornsearly.com/3in30 or download the Acorns Early app to get started. Sign up now and your first month is on us!Wild Grain: For a limited time, Wild Grain is offering our listeners $30 off your first box plus free croissants in every box when you start a subscription.BetterHelp: 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy.Let’s Connect:Join me on Instagram!Get weekly-ish emails with BTS of my lifeFind Your Magic in Motherhood: Free 3-Day Email Course***

Have you ever asked your kids about their day, only to get one-word answers in return? Or sat across from your spouse on a long-awaited date night and struggled to find something meaningful to talk about? Communication can feel hardest with the people we love the most—but what if we could change that?In this episode, I sit down with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author Charles Duhigg to explore what makes someone a super communicator and how we can apply these insights to deepen our most important relationships.Tune in to learn: 💜 Why conversations feel disconnected—and how to fix it 💜 Simple yet powerful ways to ask better questions and spark meaningful discussions 💜 A proven technique to make sure your loved ones truly feel heardThese small shifts can strengthen your marriage and help you connect more deeply with your kids. I hope you find them as helpful I have! For full show notes, including takeaways, click here.***Related Episodes:368: Using the Enneagram to Improve our Relationships // Kelsey Lincoln340: How to Be a Safe Place for your Sweetheart// Eli Harwood342: Communicating to your Partner that Things Need to Change// Eli HarwoodEpisode Sponsors:Acorns Early: Ready to help your kids learn the value of money? Just head to acornsearly.com/3in30 or download the Acorns Early app to get started. Sign up now and your first month is on us!  Team Supercrew: Check out Team Supercrew and find out what parents and educators are raving about. Visit TeamSuperCrew.com and use code 3in30 at checkout to get 10 percent off. You'll also get a free gift: step by step reading imaginary play guides that helps you and your child learn these important emotional regulation skills.Hello Fresh:  HelloFresh is America's number one meal kit. Get up to 10 free meals and a free high protein item for life at HelloFresh.com/3in3010fm.  GoPure Beauty: Tighten, lift, and restore elasticity in your neck because your skincare routine shouldn't stop at your jawline. For limited time, our listeners get 25 percent off GoPure with code 3in30 at checkout. That's gopurebeauty.com/3in30. Use code 3in30.Let’s Connect!Join me on Instagram!Get weekly-ish emails with BTS of my lifeFind Your Magic in Motherhood: Free 3-Day Email Course***

KC Davis, a mom, therapist, and author of "How to Keep House While Drowning," shares invaluable insights on housework and self-care. She introduces the concept of 'care tasks,' helping listeners reframe their cleaning and organizing as acts of self-kindness. KC discusses powerful affirmations for releasing guilt about household messes and reveals a clever system to simplify laundry. Through her personal experience, she emphasizes the importance of embracing chaos as a sign of family life and prioritizing rest for mental well-being.