In this episode, my husband shares what it was like growing up with big, themed Christmases every single year. From movie-inspired celebrations to elaborate decorations, food, and traditions, he walks through the magic, creativity, and memories that shaped his childhood Christmas experience.

We talk about what made those themed Christmases so memorable, why they still matter to him today, and which traditions he hopes to carry into our own family. If you love hearing about over-the-top holiday traditions, family culture, and the memories that stick with us, you’ll love this conversation.

This season is all about holiday traditions! In this episode, I’m sharing how my husband and I are building Christmas magic for our girls—from the simple traditions I grew up with to the extravagant ones he had as a kid. We’ve created a “heritage Christmas” each year, inspired by our DNA, and this year is Germany! I dive into the decorations, food, service ideas, special routines, our Grinch-in-a-Cinch, movie nights, family ornaments, Christmas Eve, and more. If you need ideas or love cozy traditions, this episode is for you.

Birth is physical, but your mindset drives the experience. Today we’re breaking down a research-backed mental toolkit for labor and early postpartum. This includes visualization, calming techniques, fear reframing, support system prep, and how your hormones actually work with you during birth.

I’ll share the tools that helped me through both of my births, plus the mistakes I wouldn’t repeat. If you want to walk into birth feeling prepared instead of overwhelmed, this episode gives you the mental roadmap.

There’s no textbook for birth mindset—but you can train for it.