In this special summer sendoff episode of Working Moms Redefined, Denise reflects on the past year and a half of the podcast while sharing an important decision for her family and for herself as a working mom: pressing pause for the summer season.

This episode is an honest conversation about motherhood, family priorities, overcommitted schedules and the pressure many parents feel to create the “perfect” summer for their children. Denise opens up about choosing intentional family time over packed calendars, sports camps and nonstop activities in order to create more meaningful moments at home with her children.

She shares the heart behind stepping away from the podcast temporarily, the importance of recognizing when your family needs more of you and why sometimes the healthiest decision is simply slowing down. Denise also encourages listeners to rethink summer expectations and focus less on overplanning and more on connection, simplicity and presence.

In this episode, we talk about:

☀️ Why Working Moms Redefined is taking a summer pause
🏡 Choosing family connection over constant busyness
💭 The pressure parents feel to create a “perfect” summer
🚫 Learning to say no to activities, camps and overcommitted schedules
🩵 Why children often value simple memories most
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Creating intentional family time during the summer months
🌿 The importance of slowing down as a working mom
📝 Building a summer bucket list with your children
✨ Letting go of unrealistic parenting expectations
🌸 Finding joy in everyday moments with your family

This episode is a refreshing reminder that childhood memories are often built in the small moments: bike rides, root beer floats, pool days and simply being together. Denise encourages working moms to give themselves permission to pause, simplify and embrace a summer that feels good for their family instead of one that looks impressive to everyone else.

As the podcast takes a short summer break, Denise also gives listeners a preview of exciting guests and conversations coming this fall, including topics surrounding motherhood, leadership, personal growth and family life.

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This episode of Working Moms Redefined gives listeners an honest and emotional look into what it’s really like to be a teenage girl today. Denise sits down with a group of high school juniors and seniors for a powerful conversation about teen mental health, anxiety, social pressure, school stress, friendships, sports, family expectations and the fear of failure.

These young women openly share the pressures they face balancing grades, jobs, athletics, relationships, college decisions and social expectations while still trying to figure out who they are. They discuss how anxiety in teenagers is often misunderstood, why many girls struggle to express emotions and what they wish parents truly understood about growing up in today’s world.

In this episode, we talk about:

Teen anxiety and mental health struggles
The pressure teenage girls face in high school today
Balancing school, sports, jobs, friendships and future plans
Fear of failure, judgment, loneliness and disappointing others
Why teenagers often feel unheard by adults
The importance of communication between parents and teens
How parents can better support teenage daughters emotionally
Why listening matters more than immediately trying to “fix” problems
Self-worth, people-pleasing and emotional overwhelm in teens
Growing up, identity and navigating the future as a young woman

This conversation is raw, insightful, relatable and incredibly important for parents, educators, mentors and anyone raising or supporting teenage girls. It’s a reminder that behind every “attitude” or shutdown moment is often a young person carrying more emotional weight than we realize.

If you’ve ever wondered what teenagers are really thinking and feeling, this episode offers a rare and powerful perspective directly from the voices of young women themselves.

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If you’ve ever felt like something in your body is “off”, low energy, lingering symptoms, or not quite feeling like yourself, this conversation will help connect some of the dots.

In this episode, I’m joined again by Dr. John Kim to explore some of the hidden factors that can impact how women feel day to day from underlying infections to stress hormones and everyday nutrition choices.

Together, we talk about:

• What hidden infections like Lyme disease and MCAS can look like, and why they’re often overlooked

• How chronic stress and cortisol impact energy, weight, and overall wellbeing

• The role of methylene blue and how it’s being used in functional medicine conversations

• What a supportive, balanced breakfast actually looks like for sustained energy

• Why whole foods matter and how to simplify nutrition without overwhelm

Dr. Kim brings a root-cause perspective to health, helping women move beyond surface-level solutions and better understand what their bodies may be signaling.

This episode is for the woman who is paying attention to her health, asking deeper questions, and ready to support her body in ways that feel sustainable and aligned.

Because feeling better isn’t about doing everything, it’s about understanding what matters most for your body.

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• LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoon-hang-kim-md-mph-6308597/

• Website: https://www.directintegrativecare.com/

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Pregnancy and birth can bring a unique tension for high-capacity women- the desire to be prepared, informed, and thoughtful… without feeling like everything depends on getting the plan exactly right.

In this episode, I’m joined by Brittany Higgins, a doula and former labor and delivery nurse, who shares a perspective that is both empowering and deeply reassuring. Brittany helps women feel confident in their voice, supported in their decisions, and prepared for birth without being driven by fear.

Together, we talk about:

• What birth advocacy really means from a doula’s perspective

• The difference between being informed and feeling pressured or fearful

• How the desire for control often shows up during pregnancy and birth

• Ways partners and support people can help advocate during labor

• Questions women can ask providers to feel more confident in their decisions

• What support really looks like in the postpartum season

This episode is for the woman who wants to feel ready for birth, not because she can control every outcome, but because she understands her options, trusts her voice, and feels supported throughout the process.

Because preparation isn’t about fear- it’s about confidence, support, and knowing you are not navigating birth alone.

Connect with Brittany

• Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/britt.the.birth.doula/

• Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/brittany.higgins.7713/
• Website: https://britt-the-birth-doula.com/

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This episode with Amy Hendrian resonated with so many of you, and we wanted to bring it back.

In this conversation, we sit down with Amy, business owner and mom of three, for an honest and relatable discussion about divorce, co-parenting, owning a business, and what it means to be a full-time mom, with or without a parenting contract.

Amy shares her experience navigating the early days of divorce, the fears she carried for her kids, and how she has redefined what showing up looks like. We talk through the many “buckets” of life, from kids and work to friendships and self, and the ongoing tension of trying to be present for it all.

She also speaks to co-parenting with compassion, even when things do not align, and how she stays grounded in her identity and values while running a business and raising her kids. It is a reminder that so many moms are asking the same question, and the answer still holds true.

You’ll hear:

• How she reclaims the title of “full-time mom”

• What balance actually  looks like today

• Why presence, not perfection, is what matters most

• The guiding values that shape Amy’s approach to parenting and business

• And one powerful message for any mom who feels like she’s falling short

If you missed this one the first time, this episode is worth a listen.

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Youth sports are often about more than learning the game. They are opportunities for children to build confidence, resilience, and life skills that extend far beyond the court or field.

In this episode, Denise reflects on the powerful role coaches play in shaping not only athletic ability, but also character, communication, and courage. She shares a personal moment with her daughter Sydney, who became emotional when Denise’s coaching style felt direct and firm on the court- a reminder that growth often requires learning how to hold both encouragement and challenge at the same time.

This conversation explores how great coaches:

• Build confidence by recognizing effort and celebrating progress

• Teach kids how to make eye contact and communicate clearly

• Encourage children to stand up for themselves respectfully

• Help young athletes take initiative instead of waiting to be told what to do

• Show kids how to handle correction without tying it to their identity

• Create environments where mistakes become opportunities to grow

Denise also reflects on the balance between being supportive and being honest,  and why lifting up the “good jobs” matters just as much as helping kids develop discipline and responsibility.

Because the lessons children learn from coaches don’t stay in sports- they shape how they show up in friendships, classrooms, leadership roles, and eventually in their adult lives.

When coaches focus on developing the whole person, the impact lasts far longer than any season.

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What happens when the microphone turns and the host becomes the one answering the questions? In this episode of Working Moms Redefined, Denise is joined by her husband, Jeremy, for a candid, unscripted conversation that offers a deeper look into motherhood, marriage, and the mental load so many women carry.

Through thoughtful questions and honest reflection, this episode explores what it really looks like to balance work, family, and personal growth… without pretending to have it all figured out.

Together, they dive into:

• The challenges of motherhood, including unlearning past patterns and navigating perfectionism

• The invisible mental load many women carry and the importance of asking for help

• How communication in marriage evolves, especially around expectations and support

This episode is equal parts insightful and lighthearted, with moments of humor, honesty and real-life perspective. It’s a reminder that growth happens in conversation, that support starts with communication, and that you don’t have to do it all alone.

Because sometimes the most powerful thing you can do…is ask for what you need.

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So many working moms feel like they are constantly behind- juggling responsibilities, managing invisible tasks, and trying to keep everything moving forward, all while wondering why it still feels so heavy.

In this episode, I sit down with Lisa Woodruff, founder of Organize 365, to talk about the real reason so many high-capacity women feel overwhelmed, and why organization is about so much more than containers, checklists, or doing more.

Lisa’s work focuses on helping busy women develop practical systems for managing home, paper, and life so they can reclaim time for what they are uniquely created to do. 

Together, we explore:

• Why capable women often feel like they are doing everything right but still feel behind

• The hidden mental load many women carry that often goes unseen or unacknowledged

• The difference between perfectionism and becoming a “woman of excellence”

• Why organization is a learnable skill- not a personality trait 

• How creating simple systems can actually create more mental space and freedom

Lisa’s approach emphasizes progress over perfection and helps women build systems that support real life, not an unrealistic standard. This conversation is for the woman who is tired of feeling scattered, behind, or mentally overloaded and ready to create structure that actually supports the life she wants to live.

Because organization isn’t about doing more- it’s about creating space for what matters most.

Connect with Lisa

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/organize365/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Organize365

• LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisawoodruff/

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