⚠️ Content Warning: Mentions of school shootings and lockdowns.

In this deeply personal episode of Small Things, Big Life, I share my raw reflections as a parent in the wake of a nearby school shooting and lockdown. It’s not about politics, it’s about fear, resilience, and the small things that carried me through.

Can we talk about how back-to-school season brings up ALL the feelings? You know that moment when you're simultaneously counting down the days until they go back to school AND already missing them before they even leave? In Episode 10, I'm getting real about the relief we feel guilty about wanting, the 3 AM worries, and why sleeping in school clothes is a valid survival strategy...

A conversation with Katy Featherstone Coombes on finding calm in life’s chaos.

What happens when you walk away from burnout and start building a life that actually feels like yours?

In this powerful episode, Kate Browning shares how boundaries, honesty, and small moments of joy helped her reclaim her voice and her life. It’s real, inspiring, and full of heart.

Still figuring out what you want to be when you grow up? Same. This episode is all about navigating job hunts, self-doubt, and the messy magic of chasing new dreams no matter your age or season of life.

Motherhood is a wild, beautiful journey full of joy, challenges, and the chance to rediscover ourselves every day. In this week’s episode of Small Things Big Life, I talk with Aubree Felderhoff about resilience, self-care, and what it really means to live intentionally as a mom.

Love isn’t always picture-perfect, sometimes it’s chaos, laughter, and the weird stories you’ll never see on Instagram. From electric fences to bear encounters, Episode 5 dives into all the real, messy moments that make relationships worth it. Ready to laugh and relate? Hit play and join the fun!

You’ll hear about my peaks (from swim teams to half Ironmans), my setbacks, and how redefining “health” became a journey of resilience and self-advocacy. I share honest lessons learned from functional medicine, to meds, to discovering the Glucose Goddess Method, and finally learning how to listen to my body and celebrate the small victories.

In this raw episode, I open up about rediscovering myself after a major life shift and how I’m learning to fight for my mental and emotional well-being.

This wasn’t just a job, it shaped me. But I left. Here’s the why, the how, and what I’m still learning.

In this first episode, I open the door to my world, sharing why this podcast exists and what I hope it becomes for you. It’s honest, messy, and the start of something real.