Episodes
Published 03/28/24
I have received feedback from listeners saying they'd love more insight into the background of 3 in 30: what’s going on behind-the-scenes of the business, what it's like being a working mom, how my family's doing…  all of the ins and outs. And I love sharing! I'm grateful that some of you care. So today, I thought I’d give a little 3 in 30 update. Enjoy!  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/352-3-in-30-update Announcement:  Connected Mom Life...
Published 03/28/24
I’ll confess that my house is often quite messy. I value order - I feel like I can think better when my house is clean! But with two creative children, a busy husband, a growing business, and an active dog, there is evidence of a lot of living in our home. Thankfully, Carly Thornock is here to help all of us learn ways we can intentionally manage the mess without having it get in the way of those relationships that matter the most to us.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways,...
Published 03/25/24
As I hope you know, I’m hosting a free masterclass on Overcoming Overwhelm during the first week of April. I've been preparing for it the past few weeks, which is probably why an interaction with my kids stood out to me a few days ago when I was feeling super overwhelmed and had a lot to do around the house. Something that I have not been great at as a mom is teaching my kids how to contribute around the house, but I've been working on it. Listen in to hear my thoughts about some mindset...
Published 03/21/24
As I hope you know, I’m hosting a free masterclass on Overcoming Overwhelm during the first week of April. I've been preparing for it the past few weeks, which is probably why an interaction with my kids stood out to me a few days ago when I was feeling super overwhelmed and had a lot to do around the house. Something that I have not been great at as a mom is teaching my kids how to contribute around the house, but I've been working on it. Listen in to hear my thoughts about some mindset...
Published 03/21/24
Decision fatigue is a real thing, friends. I’m sure many of you are like me, running around with too much to do and too many decisions to make. My guest today, Emily P. Freeman, believes that regularly prioritizing time to reflect on the past will actually make our decisions in the present more clear and peaceful. As a natural go-getter and busybody, I am inspired by Emily’s dedication to slowing down and practicing self-reflection. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to...
Published 03/18/24
Meal planning can be so stressful! That’s why I’m so excited to bring you this bonus episode with my friends, Stacie & Meghan, from the podcast Didn't I Just Feed You. I hope you caught my main episode on Monday because I shared the audio recording of my guest appearance on their podcast. Today's bonus episode is the second half of that conversation as these two awesome ladies applied my three takeaways to their experience with feeding their families–specifically, their experience with...
Published 03/14/24
Making dinner for my family is…not my favorite. If you've been listening to the podcast for very long, you've probably heard me talk about this. It is a constant work in progress for me to figure out how to get dinner on the table, and one of the resources that has been helping me a lot in the last year is the podcast Didn't I Just Feed You. Stacie and Meghan, the hosts of Didn’t I Just Feed You, invited me on their podcast to talk about my journey with feeding my family and how I am learning...
Published 03/13/24
We've spent the last month talking on this podcast all about nurturing our romantic relationships and learning skills for navigating conflicts, building emotionally mature connections, and communicating about vulnerable topics such as intimacy, sex, and desire. This week's episode is, in a way, a continuation of that same theme…because how much more equipped will our children be for their future romantic relationships if we start talking to them now, in age-appropriate ways, about their...
Published 03/04/24
The episode you're about to listen to is a fan favorite that we pulled from the archives. Do you feel frustrated with your partner when they don’t parent the same way you do?  This episode is going to free you from carrying the burden of that dynamic in your home. Enjoy these three takeaways to help you thrive in your parenting and your partnership, even if you don't do everything the same way.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to...
Published 02/26/24
In this brief bonus episode, Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife answers a listener question: What should I do if I need to take an SSRI for my anxiety, but it is dramatically decreasing my libido? Listen in for Dr. Jennifer's answer! Announcement: To hear Dr. Jennifer's first episode on 3 in 30, sign up for our relationships playlist! It's an archive of every relationships-focused episode we've ever had on 3 in 30, delivered to you via an easy private podcast feed. Go to...
Published 02/22/24
Have you ever wished for some concrete things you could do to improve your marriage? I know I have. Well, in today's episode, Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife gives us three actionable things that we can do to become better partners and improve our marriages. I know you’ll love this amazing episode.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/343-become-a-better-partner Episode Sponsors: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off...
Published 02/19/24
This episode is a continuation of the discussion we had last week with therapist Eli Harwood. Eli and I dive deeper into what to do when there's trouble in your relationship when you desperately want a secure attachment, but it feels like it's a long way off for you and your partner. How do you work to build your connection with them while also holding onto your connection with yourself?   For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/...
Published 02/12/24
In Monday's episode, we talked with therapist Eli Harwood about How to Be a Safe Place for Your Spouse, and one of her takeaways was that it's important to light up about the things that our partner lights up about. Sometimes our spouse’s differences don't feel very loveable to us, and their interests might even feel scary or threatening to us. I loved Eli’s response to my question about this, and I know you will, too. Episode Sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp....
Published 02/08/24
As part of our February celebration of love, I’m interviewing Eli Harwood, a licensed therapist, who gives insightful ideas to help us increase the security of our relationships. I know you’re going to find this conversation incredibly helpful.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/340-secure-relationships Episode Sponsors: Green Chef: Go to greenchef.com/603in30, and use code 603in30 to get 60% off, plus 20% off your next two...
Published 02/05/24
What if I told you that in this episode you will learn one secret that can completely change many of the misbehaviors in your home? Would you believe me? I hope so because that is what this conversation with Wendy Bertagnole did for me. Wendy is a special education teacher who is also a mother of three, and she's here to teach us about sensory preferences. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/339-reason-for-misbehavior Announcement: Wendy put...
Published 01/29/24
Today's episode is a special one in honor of Martin Luther King Day, which just passed last week, and Black History Month, which is about to begin in February. This episode is a conversation I had with my dear friend Jasmine Bradshaw on her podcast, First Name Basis.  I think you’re going to love it. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/338-racism  Episode sponsors: Fabric by Gerber Life: Life insurance designed by parents for parents to help...
Published 01/22/24
In this bonus episode, Rachel shares her favorite tech tool for getting to-dos out of her brain! For show notes, visit https://www.3in30podcast.com/337-schedule-send Announcement: TODAY is the LAST day of my My Declutter your Motherhood Audio Course sale! This course will help you manage your mental load! Go to 3in30podcast.com/declutter to learn more.  Episode Sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of...
Published 01/18/24
As moms, the juggle of our schedule and commitments and responsibilities is REAL, and if you're anything like me, you might feel stressed out by it much of the time. I'm always on the hunt for the perfect productivity and time management system, but what if it could be as simple as just better utilizing the digital calendar on my phone?  Today’s guest, Kelly Nolan, is going to help show us how! For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to...
Published 01/15/24
I didn't want to end this series without sharing what is perhaps my favorite story from Greg's books because I felt so personally called out by it (in a good way!). I have thought about it often in the years since I read it, and so I wanted to read it to you today as well.    Listen in to hear about Kind Gustav II and his warship the Vasa. For full show notes, go to 3in30podcast.com/335-not-overcomplicate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published 01/11/24
Author, Greg McKeown joins us today to share three tools from this book Effortless that will help us to lighten the mental and emotional load of parenthood.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/334-effortless Announcement: My Declutter your Motherhood Audio Course is on sale through January 18th! Go to 3in30podcast.com/declutter for $30 off! Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to...
Published 01/08/24
As we head into a new year, I, like perhaps many of you, am feeling pulled to get back to basics--back to the essence of my life and what I want and the work that is most essential for me to be doing, both inside and outside my home. That's what has pulled me back to a book that I read almost a decade ago called Essentialism by Greg McKeown. He is my guest on the show next week talking about his second book, but I wanted to introduce him this week by talking about his first book, which I...
Published 01/01/24
I wanted to bring back a very special episode from our archives that we feel captures this heart of this season: family, togetherness, and faith. Today we are excited to re-air an episode that was recorded with Ralphie Jacobs, the founder of the positive parenting movement Simply on Purpose, and her father, Bob Peters.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/332-ralphie-jacobs Announcement: There will be no podcast episode next week.  Enjoy the...
Published 12/18/23
The old saying goes that "moms shouldn't be allowed to get sick"…because it's nearly impossible to take care of our families when we aren't feeling well ourselves. But unfortunately, moms do get sick. Sometimes very sick, for long periods of time. When that happens, what's a mom supposed to do, so she can care for herself and her children? For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/330-parent-when-you-feel-like-crap  Episode...
Published 12/11/23
I'm bringing you this quick bonus episode on a Thursday because we need to celebrate a big milestone for 3 in 30. This is our 330th episode! And that feels like it should be acknowledged! 330 episodes of 3 in 30, which means over 165 hours of wisdom brought to us by world-class guests and parenting experts, helping us be happier, more intentional, more self-assured mothers. For full show notes visit https://www.3in30podcast.com/330-delight-in-difficult-child To purchase a Flecks of Gold...
Published 12/07/23