
The Juggle is Real
You’re juggling work, family, and everything in between—and it can be a lot. The Juggle is Real is your weekly dose of strategies, mindset shifts, and honest conversations to help you stress less and enjoy more. Host Andryanna Gonko, an educator and mom of three, shares real-life insights, expert advice, and proven tools on topics that matter, so you can create a life that feels lighter and more fulfilling. Because 'balance' isn’t about doing it all—it’s about doing what matters most. Tune in for the fresh takes you didn't know you needed to actually embrace and enjoy this stage of life.
Latest episodes

Jun 20, 2024 • 21min
Embracing Summer the "Lazy Parent" Way | E105
With summer holidays around the corner, many parents face the challenge of balancing work responsibilities with childcare and ensuring children stay engaged and entertained.
In this episode, Andryanna shares how a "lazy parent summer" can help you survive the season at home with the kids. Learn tips for balancing work and family life, including flexible scheduling, simple, low-cost activities, and making mealtime easy.
Discover how to turn summer chaos into a season of ease and enjoyment by embracing boredom and independence, creating 'yes' spaces for independent play, and communicating the "lazy summer" framework to set clear expectations.
Andryanna's advice will help you keep your kids entertained and your sanity intact, making this summer one to remember.
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Jun 13, 2024 • 1h 6min
Navigating Stress, Anxiety & Healing Through Nervous System Regulation with Katarina Hunter | E104
In this episode of The Juggle is Real, Andryanna sits down with certified Integrative Health Coach Katarina Hunter to explore the vital connections between our mental, emotional, and physical health.
They discuss how stress and anxiety are often misunderstood as purely mental health issues and the importance of recognizing their physiological roots. Katarina also provides insights into nervous system dysregulation and offers practical advice on how to manage stress in our busy lives. Covered in this episode:
Understanding Stress and Anxiety: Debunking common misconceptions.
Nervous System Dysregulation: Causes and symptoms to watch for.
Mind-Body Connection: Techniques for reconnecting through embodiment.
Effective De-Stressing: Why traditional self-care might increase stress and how to truly relax.
Practical Lifestyle Adjustments: Simple changes to start your healing journey.
Signs of Healing: Recognizing and navigating the recovery process.
Tune in to learn how to create better balance, improve your health, and achieve overall well-being with Katarina's expert guidance.
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CONNECT WITH ANDRYANNA:
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Email: hello@andryanna.com
*Click HERE for your FREE '30 Days For Me' Self-Care Guide.
*Click HERE to Release guilt + judgements by creating new truths for the life you want to lead with this FREE worksheet and exercise.

Jun 6, 2024 • 37min
Tackle June with Intention: Strategies for More Ease in Busy Seasons
June is such a busy month, but with the right intentions you can move through it with more ease.
If you're feeling overwhelmed by the thought of juggling summer activities, planning vacations, and finishing the school year, this episode will help you kick-start your summer with a holistic approach to prioritizing your well-being and planning for success.
In this episode, Andryanna will guide you through an exercise to set summer intentions using her planner tools.
She’ll share her signature 5 pillar approach to well-being and simple yet effective strategies to nurture, nourish, move, grow, and discard. She also shares some organizational tips and thoughts for making busy seasons easier on everyone.
Discover how intentional self-care can turn a hectic season into a time of rejuvenation and joy for the entire family.
CONNECT WITH ANDRYANNA:
Order The Juggle is Real: Authentic Self-Care Planner HERE! Now at an exclusive LIMITED TIME price to celebrate 100+ episodes!
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Email: hello@andryanna.com
*Click HERE for your FREE '30 Days For Me' Self-Care Guide.
*Click HERE to Release guilt + judgements by creating new truths for the life you want to lead with this FREE worksheet and exercise.

May 30, 2024 • 55min
Blazing Trails with Marissa Teeter - Finding Your Voice & Paving the way for Others | E102
In this inspiring episode, Andryanna sits down with Marissa Teeter, a renowned business advisor, executive coach, and keynote speaker.
Marissa shares her incredible journey from overcoming childhood bullying to becoming a trailblazer in male-dominated industries.
Discover how she navigated the challenges of being a working mom in executive roles, and how she helped transform company cultures to better support moms.
Marissa also discusses her passion for leadership development, offering valuable insights on finding your voice and leading in all aspects of life.
Tune in to hear her biggest takeaways from experiences interviewing celebrities and athletes like Wayne Gretzky and Hayley Wickenheiser, and her vision for her new podcast focused on everyday leadership.
This episode is packed with wisdom and practical advice for anyone looking to drive growth, enhance team engagement, and foster personal and professional development.
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Teeter Talks Podcast
CONNECT WITH ANDRYANNA:
Order The Juggle is Real: Authentic Self-Care Planner HERE! Now at an exclusive LIMITED TIME price to celebrate 100+ episodes!
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Email: hello@andryanna.com
*Click HERE for your FREE '30 Days For Me' Self-Care Guide.
*Click HERE to Release guilt + judgements by creating new truths for the life you want to lead with this FREE worksheet and exercise.

May 23, 2024 • 27min
Embracing Progress Over Perfection: The Key to True Success & Fulfillment | E101
In this episode Andryanna dives into why embracing a 'progress over perfection' mindset is the key to thriving in both career and family life.
She shares five compelling reasons, backed by research and real-world statistics, that prove how focusing on progress can:
- Reduce stress;
- Boost productivity;
- Enhance family relationships;
- Foster a growth mindset in children; and
- Promote long-term career success.
Tune in for practical tips and reflective questions that will help you shift your mindset and start celebrating small wins.
It's time to let go of perfection and embrace the power of progress!
CONNECT WITH ANDRYANNA:
Order The Juggle is Real: Authentic Self-Care Planner HERE! Now at an exclusive LIMITED TIME price to celebrate 100+ episodes!
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Email: hello@andryanna.com
*Click HERE for your FREE '30 Days For Me' Self-Care Guide.
*Click HERE to Release guilt + judgements by creating new truths for the life you want to lead with this FREE worksheet and exercise.

May 16, 2024 • 54min
A Celebration with Hina Khan: How to Discover Your Path to Growth & Success | E100
Welcome to the 100th episode of The Juggle is Real podcast! This episode delves into the transformative power of personal development, manifestation, and self-image.
In this special episode, Andryanna has the pleasure of celebrating and speaking with Peak Performance Coach, Hina Khan.
Hina shares her journey from mentee to master, detailing how her personal development journey led to becoming a coach. She reveals the pivotal moments and realizations that led her to pursue this path, highlighting the importance of self-image and belief in your capacity to receive.
Hina shares how she held steadfast to the belief in manifestation and the laws of the universe, showcasing the power of perseverance and vision in achieving her own dreams, and how we can achieve ours. Her powerful stories, including the adoption process of her youngest son, serves as a testament to the interconnectedness of belief, manifestation, and personal growth.
Andryanna also has Hina engage in some "hot seat coaching" to tackle common struggles faced by listeners, offering insightful advice on overcoming guilt, judgment, and resistance.
She provides practical advice for releasing societal pressures and aligning with your true desires, empowering you to prioritize self-care and pursue your goals with clarity and confidence.
Plus, Hina announces an exciting opportunity to experience transformative rise calls firsthand in an upcoming open house event from May 22-24. To learn more and sign up for free, visit: https://coaching.hinakhan.ca/morning-study-club-may2024/
Tune in as Hina and Andryanna celebrate 100 episodes of growth, inspiration, and empowerment.
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Email: hello@andryanna.com
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*Click HERE to Release guilt + judgements by creating new truths for the life you want to lead with this FREE worksheet and exercise.

May 9, 2024 • 55min
My Academy in the City Experience Pt. 2 - Jillian Harris & Speaker Takeaways | E99
In this episode, Andryanna continues her reflections on a recent experience attending the 2-day Academy in the City event, hosted by Jillian Harris and The Atelier Collective.
After spending time with, and hearing from incredibly inspiring women and business leaders, she shares her key takeaways from each of the speakers. Included are insights and advice from some of the biggest, brightest and best women and people in business today:
Jillian Harris
Hina Khan
Raia Carey
Vanessa Fracheboud of Mandy's Salads
Pauline Brown
Melodie Reynolds of Elate Cosmetics
Natalie Dusome of Poppy and Peonies
Anne Mok
Breanne Allarie
Avery Francis
Tune in to get Andryanna's take on this conference day; to ignite your own spark and to get your own inspiration and ideas for growth and a better sense of inner belonging.
CONNECT WITH ANDRYANNA:
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May 2, 2024 • 38min
My Academy in the City Experience Pt. 1: Belonging | E98
In this episode, Andryanna is reflecting on her recent experience attending the 2-day Academy in the City event, hosted by Jillian Harris and The Atelier Collective.
After spending time with, and hearing from incredibly inspiring women and business leaders, she shares an important learning that the key to success lies in a sense of belonging but it's not something we can get externally.
She also shares full-circle moment she experienced at the Academy in the City, four years after attending a different event and how her life has changed since 2020.
Andryanna delves into her own hesitations and the judgements she overcame to allow herself the opportunity to be in the room for this event, and discusses her mindset in making this investment decision.
This episode includes Andryanna's thoughts on the gala evening and her experience in meeting Jillian Harris on day 1 of the Academy in the City event.
CONNECT WITH ANDRYANNA:
Order The Juggle is Real: Authentic Self-Care Planner HERE!
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*Click HERE for your FREE '30 Days For Me' Self-Care Guide.
*Click HERE to Release guilt + judgements by creating new truths for the life you want to lead with this FREE worksheet and exercise.

Apr 25, 2024 • 28min
The 3 Things I'm Welcoming into my 40's (and 3 things I'm leaving behind) | E97
If you're tuning in as this episode launches, it's Andryanna's birthday and it's a milestone!
To celebrate, Andryanna is sharing her reflections, learnings and what she's been studying as she embarks on a new chapter and decade in her journey.
This episode includes the three things she is welcoming into her forties, incorporating passages from her study and why she's turning inward with love and trust instead of looking for external validation or worrying about what other people think.
She's also sharing the three things she won't be giving her energy to moving forward. With explanations and insights from learnings, Andryanna provides advice and an invitation to join her in this new chapter, with an open heart.
CONNECT WITH ANDRYANNA:
Pick up The Juggle is Real: Authentic Self-Care Planner HERE!
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Email: hello@andryanna.com
*Click HERE for your FREE '30 Days For Me' Self-Care Guide.
*Click HERE to Release guilt + judgements by creating new truths for the life you want to lead with this FREE worksheet and exercise.

Apr 18, 2024 • 27min
What to do When You're in a Funk | E96
In this episode, Andryanna looks at 5 steps that we can take when we are feeling low or in a funk, and includes one bonus tip.
Included are ways to:
- acknowledge feelings of being stuck or unmotivated;
- emphasize the importance of contrast and the need for both sunshine and rain for growth;
- encourage switching gears to shake up perspective, nurturing ourselves through self-compassion;
- realign priorities and go back to basics; and
- reconnect and seek support, with simple practices to incorporate gratitude and mindfulness.
This episode is NOT about toxic positivity, but rather a tool to empower you to overcome your funk, and feel that everything is happening for you, not to you.
Tune in for actionable insights, honesty and a reminder to embrace moments of challenge as opportunities for growth.
CONNECT WITH ANDRYANNA:
Pick up The Juggle is Real: Authentic Self-Care Planner HERE!
On Instagram
Email: hello@andryanna.com
*Click HERE for your FREE '30 Days For Me' Self-Care Guide.
*Click HERE to Release guilt + judgements by creating new truths for the life you want to lead with this FREE worksheet and exercise.
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