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220: Picky Eaters & Food Struggles: Stop the Arguments // feat. Kids Eat in Color's Jennifer Anderson)
October 7, 2026 · 54 minJennifer Anderson of Kids Eat in Color, registered dietitian and author of Feed Them Well, joins me to talk about picky eating, food struggles, and how to help kids develop a healthy, positive relationship with food. If you have a picky…
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219: Your House is a Mess? Here's a Shame-Free Way to Get Help – with Brittinie Tran
October 6, 2026 · 50 minBrittinie Tran, founder of the nonprofit, Hot Mess Express, joins me to talk about messy homes, clutter, cleaning overwhelm, and why there’s no shame in asking for help. I was blown away by the work she's doing, and once again convinced…
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218: Capsule Wardrobes, Funny Pageant Memories, & My Real Thoughts About Social Media
October 1, 2026 · 19 minHere's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat! I answer: 1. Do you have a capsule wardrobe? 2. What is your silliest memory from pageant life? Listener recommendation of the week: Solve for Happy…
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217: Our Adoption Story: An In Depth Breakdown of How Adoption Works
September 30, 2026 · 57 minWhy didn't we choose international adoption? Do we have an open adoption? What about children waiting to be adopted in foster care? How long did the process take? What does adoption cost? How do you know if you're doing it ethically? How…
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216: The Full Story Behind My Burnout
September 29, 2026 · 56 minToday's a more personal episode. When I shared on social media that I'm feeling a little burned out, I got a huge reaction from people. So I wanted to share what's going on behind the scenes in my life in hopes that it helps you feel less…
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215: My Opinion on Decluttering "Right" the First Time, 5 Seconds of Me Singing Opera, & Rain Gear
September 24, 2026 · 16 minHere's what you'll find in this week's mini episode, a.k.a. Chai Chat! I answer: 1. What do you think of the quote “If you don’t have the time to do it right the first time, when will you have time to do it over” as it relates to…
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214: Nutrition Myths Debunked: Stanford's Dr. Christopher Gardner on the Science Behind What We Eat
September 23, 2026 · 47 minThere's so much noise out there about what we should eat, so I had the HONOR of going directly to the leading global expert of nutrition science, Dr. Christopher Gardner. Dr. Gardner is Stanford's Director of Nutrition Studies, former…
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213: 5 Clutter Traps That Make Decluttering Never-Ending
September 22, 2026 · 44 minWho here throws in an extra purchase to get free shipping? Today, we're covering 5 major clutter traps that feel smart at the time, but end up bogging down our house (and clearing out our wallets). Decluttering doesn't have to feel…