
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

Apr 11, 2024 • 52min
How Feeding our Creative Side can Elevate our Mood, Help with Problem Solving and Increase Happiness with Nancy Macdonald | E95
In this episode, Andryanna looks at the transformative power of creativity with special guest Nancy Macdonald.
They explore:
- How feeding our creative sides can uplift our mood, enhance problem-solving skills, and foster self-love.
- How to uncover the concept of creativity as a tipping point in life, where small changes lead to significant shifts.
- Strategies to reconnect with your inner 10-year-old self and embrace living artfully.
- the intersection of entrepreneurship and creativity, drawing insights from Gay Hendricks' Zone of Genius concept; and
- how we can foster our children's creativity as gardeners versus carpenters.
Tune in to ignite your sense of wonder and wander as Andryanna and Nancy navigate the joys of embracing creativity in every aspect of life.
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.
CONNECT WITH NANCY
15 minute discovery call
IG
WebsiteAdult Retreat
Large Canvas Experience Adult or Child

Apr 4, 2024 • 46min
Supporting our Child with ADHD - Our Journey so Far | E94
In this heartfelt episode, Andryanna opens up about her personal journey navigating parenthood with a child who has ADHD.
From the early signs that sparked concern to the pivotal moments of insight and honesty, Andryanna shares her fears, revelations, and the transformative paths taken to support her child.
From seeking out information to understanding the nuances of ADHD, she delves into the path to receiving a diagnosis and then parenting a neurodiverse child who is now thriving in all areas of life.
Tune in to hear Andryanna's deeply personal experience, shared to help others gain invaluable insights, empathy, and hope to parents navigating similar paths. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or ally, this episode is a testament to the power of understanding, acceptance, and unconditional love in the face of ADHD.
CONNECT WITH ANDRYANNA:
Find The Juggle is Real: Authentic Self-Care Planner & Activity Book for Busy Women 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.

Mar 28, 2024 • 38min
From Lawyer to Labels: Mabel's Labels Co-Founder, Julie Cole, on Finding Purpose in Life & Work | E93 (replay)
In this episode, Andryanna sits down with Julie Cole, a powerhouse mom of six, award-winning entrepreneur, and co-founder of Mabel's Labels. Discover Julie's journey from lawyer to building a multi-million-dollar business from the basement up, while raising six kids.
Tune in to hear Julie's:
Inspiration behind starting Mabel's Labels with her co-founders.
Tips on avoiding entrepreneurial burnout and embracing authentic self-care.
Unique strategies for balancing family, business, and personal priorities.
Unexpected advice for aspiring entrepreneurs (spoiler: it's not always a smooth ride).
"Secret sauce" to finding purpose, success, and fulfillment in both life and work.
Julie's infectious energy and down-to-earth wisdom will leave you inspired and ready to conquer your own busy mom life.
CONNECT WITH ANDRYANNA:
Find The Juggle is Real: Authentic Self-Care Planner & Activity Book for Busy Women 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.
Connect with Julie and Mabel's Labels:
Instagram
Facebook
Stock up on Mabel's Labels
Order Julie's book, Like a Mother: Birthing Businesses, Babies, and a Life Beyond Labels
This episode is supported by BIC EZ Reach, available at Walmart, Canadian Tire and Amazon.

Mar 21, 2024 • 20min
Is it Time for a Mental Detox? 5 Spring Cleaning Steps to Remove Mental Clutter | E92
Feeling weighed down by mental clutter? Andryanna explores the essential steps to detoxify your mind and embrace clarity this spring season.
In this episode, Andryanna delves into practical strategies to rejuvenate your mental space, including:
1. Prioritize Your To-Do List: Learn how to declutter your mind by organizing your tasks and creating a plan for effective time management.
2. Make a Worry List: Discover the power of identifying and addressing your worries to alleviate mental stress and foster a sense of control.
3. Take a Tech Break: Explore the benefits of disconnecting from technology to recharge and regain focus in a hyperconnected world.
4. Create Space for Mindfulness: Uncover simple techniques to integrate mindfulness practices into your daily routine, promoting mental clarity and inner peace.
5. Commit to Your Well-Being: Delve into the five pillars of well-being and learn how to prioritize self-care in small, achievable ways to nurture your mind, body, and spirit.
Tune in to discover actionable steps to spring clean your mind and embark on a journey towards mental wellness. Don't let mental clutter hold you back – it's time to refresh, recharge, and reclaim your mental clarity!
CONNECT WITH ANDRYANNA:
Find The Juggle is Real: Authentic Self-Care Planner & Activity Book for Busy Women 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.
This episode is supported by Swash Laundry Detergent.

Mar 14, 2024 • 42min
Leadership, Relationships, Family + Fur Babies with Open Farm Founder Jacqueline Prehogan | E91
In this episode, Andryanna speaks with Jacqueline Prehogan, Chief Brand Officer and Co-Founder of Canada Pooch and Open Farm, a premium and ethically sourced pet food brand committed to nutrition, animal welfare, and sustainability.
In this conversation, they discuss:
- Jacqueline's passion for excellence and the inspiration behind starting two businesses, Canada Pooch and Open Farm.
- The lessons she's learned as an entrepreneur and how she mirrors her leadership style in her personal and family life.
- Her decision-making and prioritization process as a leader and mom of 3, with an infant and puppy.
- Jacqueline's advice for aspiring entrepreneurs who don't want to sacrifice family for work.
- How she balances long-term goals for her business with short-term family needs.
Open Farm
Canada Pooch
CONNECT WITH ANDRYANNA:
Find The Juggle is Real: Authentic Self-Care Planner & Activity Book for Busy Women 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.

Mar 7, 2024 • 31min
3 Steps to Worry-Free March Break Travel + Hockey Mom Tournament Hacks | E90
This episode is packed with practical advice to ensure your March break travel—and all your adventures—unfold seamlessly. Whether you're jetting off to a tropical paradise or embarking on a hockey-filled weekend, we've got you covered with three simple steps to alleviate stress and enhance enjoyment. Plus bonus hockey mom hacks to make your tournament weekends easier!
Step 1: Set Intentions
Learn how framing travel as part of the holiday experience can alleviate stress and foster flexibility for the entire family. Discover practical strategies for involving your kids in setting positive intentions for smooth travels.
Step 2: Plan for Travel Success
Explore essential items and strategies—from versatile toys to convenient snack solutions—that will make traveling with kids a breeze. Get insider tips from Jump Baby on selecting travel-friendly gear.
Step 3: Allow for Ease and Support
Find out how partnering with your spouse, utilizing support services, and leveraging travel agents can lighten the burden and enhance your overall travel experience.
Tune in for actionable insights and hockey mom hacks that will elevate your travel game and ensure a memorable holiday for the whole family. Happy travels!
EPISODE LINKS:
Breakfast Television Segment
Jump Baby Products for Travel
Karen Teddy, Travel Agent Fareconnect.comSchedule a Call: calendly.com/karen-teddy
CONNECT WITH ANDRYANNA:
The Juggle is Real: Authentic Self-Care Planner & Activity Book for Busy Women: FIND IT 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.

Feb 29, 2024 • 48min
Receiving Help & Releasing Guilt in Motherhood with WAXON CEO Lexi Miles Corrin | E89
In this insightful episode, we explore the intricacies of motherhood with a CEO mindset, looking at the importance of receiving help and releasing guilt (and how to go about doing it).
Our guest, Lexi Miles Corrin, is a mother of four and the CEO of WAXON Laser + Waxbar. Recently featured in Today's Parent with an article titled "I have two nannies and no apologies" Lexi shares her advice and decision-making process behind seeking support, debunking judgment and guilt along the way.
This episode includes:
Normalizing Asking for Help
Learning to embrace support in the chaos of motherhood
Breaking down the stigma around seeking assistance
The Myth of the "Village"
Challenging traditional notions of familial support
Making decisions for your family without the guilt trip
Embracing Support
Practical strategies for saying yes to help
Overcoming barriers to accepting assistance
Letting Go of Mom Guilt
Releasing the burden of guilt in motherhood
Prioritizing self-care and empowerment without apology
Business and Motherhood
Empowering women through entrepreneurship
Building confidence, independence, and wealth with WAXON Laser + Waxbar
Tune in to gain valuable insights and actionable strategies for embracing support and releasing guilt in your journey through motherhood.
CONNECT WITH LEXI:
On InstagramWAXON Laser + WaxbarWe Go There Podcast
WAXON website
Today's Parent Article
CONNECT WITH ANDRYANNA:
The Juggle is Real: Authentic Self-Care Planner & Activity Book for Busy Women: FIND IT 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.

Feb 22, 2024 • 33min
It Took me 52 Days to do a 30-Day Challenge: Here's what I Learned | E88
Through her experience with a recent 30-day challenge, Andryanna shares learnings on leaning into progress throughout the journey.
Using some of her favourite books and learnings from podcast episodes and coaches, Andryanna looks at how we can learn to lean into our progress instead of giving up at the expense of perfection.
This episode delves into:
- Our intentions through the law of cause and effect, and choosing our intention to lead us to our desired effect;
- Using heart-felt commitment and recommitment as a path to creating the outcomes we want to see in our lives;
- 3 ways to recommit when we've veered off-course and want to get back on track.
Books and experts quoted in this episode:
The Seat of the Soul by Gary Zukov
Research by Dr. Wayne Dyer
The Big Leap and Your Big Leap Year by Dr. Gay Hendricks
The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy
CONNECT WITH ANDRYANNA:
GET YOUR COPY! The Juggle is Real: Authentic Self-Care Planner & Activity Book for Busy Women 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.
*WIN!*
SELF-IMAGE, CONFIDENCE & CLARITY GIVEAWAY! Enter HERE to WIN a prize pack valued at over $500!
Two winners will be selected:
Winner #1 will receive a 90-minute hypnotherapy session with Kelly Maiese + The Juggle is Real Authentic Self-Care Planner; and
Winner #2 will receive a 60-minute 1:1 coaching session with Kelly Maiese + The Juggle is Real Authentic Self-Care Planner.
For details visit the entry link. Contest closes at midnight on March 1, 2024. Good luck!

Feb 15, 2024 • 49min
Stop Decision Fatigue & Procrastination to Gain Time and Clarity with Kelly Maiese | E87
*WIN!*
SELF-IMAGE, CONFIDENCE & CLARITY GIVEAWAY! Enter HERE to WIN a prize pack valued at over $500!
Two winners will be selected:
Winner #1 will receive a 90-minute hypnotherapy session with Kelly Maiese + The Juggle is Real Authentic Self-Care Planner; and
Winner #2 will receive a 60-minute 1:1 coaching session with Kelly Maiese + The Juggle is Real Authentic Self-Care Planner.
For details visit the entry link. Contest closes at midnight on March 1, 2024. Good luck!
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In this episode, Andryanna welcomes self-leadership coach Kelly Maiese back to the show to dive into the topics of decision fatigue and procrastination.
In this conversation Kelly sheds light on the impact of indecision and shares practical strategies for making clearer, more aligned decisions and how we can support our kids with their own decision-making.
She also shares how we can break free from the procrastination trap by creating new habits and upgrading your self-talk to support your values.
Tune in for actionable insights on leading with clarity and confidence in every aspect of life.
CONNECT WITH KELLY:
On LinkedIn
On Instagram
Website
Book a complimentary discovery call
Decide with Confidence FREE download
CONNECT WITH ANDRYANNA:
GET YOUR COPY! The Juggle is Real: Authentic Self-Care Planner & Activity Book for Busy Women 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.
For Mini Pop Kids Tickets in Sudbury on February 17, click HERE.
To learn more about the Mini Pop Kids North American Tour, visit: https://minipopkids.lnk.to/websale

Feb 8, 2024 • 24min
RELEASE - Workshop Excerpt from Making the Shift to Better Balance | E86
In this episode, Andryanna shares an excerpt from her live workshop, Making the Shift to Better Balance.
This portion of the workshop includes what Andryanna calls a 'stress dump' and includes an exercise to release the things we cannot control adapted from the book The Genius Zone by Gay Hendricks PhD.
Dive deep into these exercises designed to bring awareness and conscious release to your stressors. This episode is a great way to say goodbye to what no longer serves you.
*CLICK HERE TO GET THE FULL 2-DAY WORKSHOP RECORDING*
CONNECT WITH ANDRYANNA:
GET YOUR COPY! The Juggle is Real: Authentic Self-Care Planner & Activity Book for Busy Women HERE! Pick up this guide and daily journal for tracking well-being practices to find more ease, joy and time while reducing stress, overwhelm and burnout.
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.
And please visit Andryanna.com for upcoming giveaways, workshops, tools resources and more.
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