No fixing. No silver linings. Just two moms reading your confessions out loud, reacting honestly, and reminding you that the messy middle is crowded — and you are not alone in it.

If you've ever felt like you were the only one thinking these things, this episode is for you.

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We’re diving into the four phases of the menstrual cycle, how hormones can impact creativity, anxiety, confidence, motivation, motherhood, relationships, and business — and why understanding your body can help you stop fighting yourself so hard.

This isn’t about becoming a perfectly optimized “girlboss.” It’s about self-awareness, compassion, and realizing maybe you’re not lazy, inconsistent, emotional, or failing… maybe your body is simply cyclical.

We also talk about:
 • Building workflows around your energy
 • Why your luteal phase might actually hold important information
 • Cycle syncing with motherhood and business
 • Perimenopause conversations women need to have more openly
 • Learning to work with yourself instead of constantly against yourself

If you’ve ever wondered why some weeks you feel unstoppable and other weeks you feel completely overwhelmed, this episode is for you.

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In this episode, Katherine and Leah have an honest conversation about what self-love actually looks like in real life, especially for women and mothers who have spent years tying their worth to productivity, caregiving, achievement, and being everything to everyone else.

We talk about:

•  Why self-love isn’t about perfection or aesthetics 
•  The exhausting inner dialogue so many women live with 
•  How shame and self-forgiveness are deeply connected 
•  The pressure moms feel to constantly put themselves last 
•  The “autopilot” problem and how easy it is to lose yourself in the day-to-day 
•  Why receiving love can feel harder than giving it 
•  Small, practical ways to start rebuilding trust and compassion with yourself 

This episode is vulnerable, reflective, and deeply human — not a checklist for becoming a “better” version of yourself, but an invitation to stop abandoning the person you already are.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying too much, falling short, or struggling to offer yourself the same grace you give everyone else… this conversation is for you.

Because maybe self-love doesn’t start with becoming someone new.
 Maybe it starts with finally being willing to stand on your own side.

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From the rise of “grandma hobbies” like embroidery, baking, crafting, and knitting to the deeper reason people are longing for connection more than ever, this episode dives into why community matters so much in a world that feels increasingly disconnected. We talk about loneliness, nervous system regulation, shared hobbies, and the surprising power of simply being in the same room with other people. 

Leah shares the story behind hosting Sip & Stitch nights at the store and how a simple embroidery class turned into something so much bigger: women connecting, opening up, laughing, and finding belonging around a table. We also talk about how you don’t need a storefront, a big following, or a perfectly planned event to create community. Sometimes it starts with a walk, a coffee shop meetup, or texting the group chat first. 

In this episode, we talk about:
 • Why loneliness has become such a widespread issue
 • The difference between online connection and real-life community
 • Why “grandma hobbies” are making a comeback
 • How creativity and hands-on hobbies reconnect you to your inner child
 • The mental health benefits of slow, repetitive activities like stitching and knitting
 • How shared interests naturally create deeper connection
 • Tangible ways to build community, even if you don’t have a physical space
 • Why being willing to go first matters more than being perfect

This episode feels like a warm reminder that people are craving depth, presence, and belonging, and that community often starts with one person deciding to create space for it. If you’ve been wanting more connection in your life, consider this your sign to text the group chat, plan the thing, and just begin.

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We’re having a real, honest conversation about why criticism hits so hard, especially when the things we’re putting into the world feel deeply personal. From motherhood to entrepreneurship to simply showing up online, it can be incredibly difficult to separate what we create from who we are.

In this episode, we talk about why criticism affects us on a biological and nervous-system level, how to tell the difference between constructive feedback and projection, and why online criticism can feel so disproportionately heavy. We also share tangible ways to regulate your nervous system after criticism stings, rebuild confidence after discouragement, and continue showing up even when self-doubt creeps in.

This episode is for anyone who’s ever questioned themselves after one comment, one review, or one hard moment. A vulnerable, grounding conversation about resilience, self-worth, and learning how to keep going while you’re still figuring it all out, before we get it right.

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We talk about the winding path that led Emily to building Hummingbirds, the moments of uncertainty along the way, and how so many of the experiences that once felt unrelated eventually became part of the bigger picture.

This isn’t one of those “overnight success” conversations. It’s about pivots, hard seasons, trusting your intuition, learning as you go, and building something meaningful while also navigating real life behind the scenes.

Emily shares what the early days actually looked like, the challenges that came with growth, and how she learned to move through moments of doubt without needing to have everything perfectly figured out first.

We also talk about motherhood, identity shifts, balancing ambition with presence, and what it means to create a business that aligns with your values, even when the path there looks nothing like you originally imagined.

If you’ve ever questioned your timing, wondered if you’re “behind,” or felt like everyone else has a clearer roadmap than you do… this conversation is such an important reminder that most people are figuring it out as they go.

And sometimes the things that make the least sense in the moment end up becoming the exact things that shape where you’re headed next.

PS: Emily is like the most humble amazing human and we may had the BEST time talking to her. 

We’re talking about that quiet, overwhelming feeling of being in the middle of life… still showing up, still doing everything you’re “supposed” to do… but feeling disconnected from yourself in the process.

Whether you’re navigating motherhood, building something from the ground up, moving through grief, relationship shifts, or just a season that feels heavier than usual — this episode is a gentle reminder: you’re not broken, you’re human.

So many of us don’t “lose ourselves” in one big moment… it happens slowly. In the constant mental noise. In the pressure to hold everything together. In the everyday overwhelm that keeps our nervous system in a constant state of “go.”

And the truth is — your body doesn’t know the difference between a major life event and the accumulation of daily stress. It just knows: something doesn’t feel safe.

In this episode, we’re not talking about adding more to your plate or creating a perfect routine. We’re talking about coming back to yourself through small, real, doable moments — the kind that actually fit into your life right now.

We share honest reflections, personal moments (including a very real spiral), and most importantly…

✨ 6 simple, tangible ways to regulate your nervous system — even in the middle of the chaos

This is your reminder that you don’t have to wait for life to calm down to feel calm within it.
 You can find your way back to yourself — one small pause at a time.

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In this episode, we’re opening up the space for the messy middle, the part no one really talks about out loud.

The thoughts that feel too honest.
The seasons that don’t make sense yet.
The moments that feel overwhelming, unpolished, and a little unhinged at times.

We’re sharing anonymous confessions from women who are right in it. Those who are navigating motherhood, identity, relationships, purpose, and everything in between. Some are deeply vulnerable, some so funny because they are so relatable, and all of them are real.

Because somewhere along the way, we started believing we’re supposed to have it all figured out while we’re still in the middle of it.

But the truth is… most of us are in the messy middle. Like at all times. 

If you’ve ever felt like:

•  you should be handling things better than you are 
•  you’re the only one thinking certain thoughts 
•  or your life doesn’t look like the version you “should” be living 

This episode will remind you that you’re not alone in it. This is a safe space. No names. No judgment. Just honesty. And maybe, a little exhale in knowing…
everyone else is figuring it out too.

Share your Messy Middle Confessions anonymously with us HERE.

We will definitely be doing this again! :) 

We share the real ways it’s helping us carry the mental load, from writing emails and brainstorming ideas to making decisions and getting unstuck. But we also talk about the other side: the risks of over-reliance, losing your voice, and the bigger questions around creativity, accuracy, and even environmental impact.

This isn’t about doing more. It’s about finding support in a season where you’re already carrying a lot.

If you’ve been curious about AI, or already using it but wondering how to use it well ...this conversation is for you.

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Today we’re talking about something that I think a lot of people experience but don’t talk about…What it’s like to try to build something meaningful when people around you don’t really take you seriously. 

Whether that’s starting a business, a creative project or idea, a podcast, or just a dream you feel pulled toward. There’s usually this awkward stage where people kind of see it as a hobby and in the beginning…a lot of times people don’t see the vision. That can be really discouraging, especially when you’re putting a lot of heart and energy into it- and a lot of that energy nobody sees- just you. 

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Not just “we’re busy” harder — but the deeper shifts that happen as life evolves. We talk about loneliness, outgrowing friendships without there being a villain, the awkwardness of making new friends as adults, and how different life seasons like kids, marriage, business, and personal growth can pull people in different directions.

Friendship in your 30s isn’t about proximity anymore. It’s about depth, alignment, and emotional safety.

If you’ve ever felt disconnected, miss the ease of your twenties, or want deeper friendships but don’t know where to start — this episode is for you.

You’re not bad at friendship.
You’re just growing.

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In this episode of Before We Get It Right, Leah and Katherine talk about the signs — the subtle nudges, repeated patterns, gut feelings, and unexpected closed doors that quietly guide us toward alignment.

Because signs aren’t usually dramatic.
They’re persistent.

We explore:

• How to recognize intuitive nudges vs. fear-based spirals
• Why we often ignore signs (even when they’re obvious)
• The emotional and physical cues your body gives you
• What repeating patterns in relationships, work, and motherhood might be teaching you
• How hindsight connects dots that felt random in real time

Leah shares moments where clarity only came after movement.
Katherine reflects on signs that showed up long before she was ready to act — and how learning to trust them changed everything.

If you’ve been feeling restless, disconnected, or quietly pulled toward something more — this conversation is for you.

The signs may not be loud. But they are almost always consistent. This episode is about awareness, alignment, and learning to trust yourself before the evidence appears.

Listen now and ask yourself:
What keeps returning in my life?

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So how do you know the difference?

In this episode of Before We Get It Right, we’re having an honest conversation about what it really looks like to turn something you love into something that pays you back — and how to discern whether it’s time.

We talk about:

• The subtle (and not-so-subtle) signs your hobby might be asking to grow
• The difference between encouragement and actual market validation
• The financial and emotional realities of monetizing something deeply personal
• When to keep it light — and when it’s time to lean in

Leah shares her experience building Polished Prints slowly and sustainably — how it began as a creative outlet, when she felt the pull to go all in, and how she supported herself along the way.

Katherine shares what it looked like to leave her job and focus more intentionally on Cozy Hearted — the signs that told her it was time, how she discerned the risk, and what that decision has led to.

Between the two stories, one thing becomes clear:

There is no single “right” way to build something.
 But there is a wise way to decide.

This episode isn’t about hustle culture.
 It’s about stewardship — of your gifts, your season, your family, and your capacity.

If you’ve ever wondered whether it’s time to take your passion seriously, this conversation is for you.

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We’ve been sold a shiny version of balance: thriving career, fulfilling relationships, optimized health, perfectly curated home, active social life — all at once. But is that actually balance? Or is it burnout with better branding?

In this conversation, we explore:

• Where the “do it all” myth comes from
• The invisible labor and expectations that fuel it
• Why balance isn’t a fixed formula
• How different seasons of life require different trade-offs
• What it looks like to define balance for yourself instead of inheriting it

We share personal stories, mindset shifts, and practical reflections on releasing unrealistic standards and embracing something more sustainable — and more human.

If you’ve ever felt behind, stretched thin, or unsure whether you’re “doing enough,” this episode is for you.

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We explore the identity shifts that happen when life doesn’t look the way you imagined, the pressure to fit into a version of motherhood that doesn’t quite feel like you, and the quiet courage it takes to choose something different—even when you’re unsure what comes next.

This conversation isn’t about having a perfect plan. It’s about giving yourself permission to evolve, to question, to pivot, and to tell the truth about where you are right now.

If you’ve ever felt like you’re outgrowing an old version of yourself—or standing at the edge of a new chapter you didn’t expect—this episode is for you.

You’re not behind.
 You’re not doing it wrong.
 You’re just re-writing the story.

Before we get it right 🤍

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We talk about what it looks like to build and grow while still learning, the challenges we’re facing in this season, and the pressure to get it right while feeling like we’re still figuring so much out. It’s a conversation about uncertainty, resilience, and showing up even when the path isn’t clear.

This isn’t about having the answers. It’s about being honest in the middle of it all—before the clarity, before the wins, before we get it right.

If you’re navigating your own season of trying, questioning, and becoming, this episode is for you.

You’re not alone in the middle 🤍

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In this very first episode, we’re introducing ourselves—Leah and Katherine—two bestie moms navigating life and parenthood in real time, without a manual and without pretending to have it all figured out.

We talk about who we are, what brought us together, and why we felt called to start this show. This podcast was born out of the messy, beautiful, overwhelming middle we seem to spend most of our time in—and realizing that what we need most isn’t perfection, but connection.

Before We Get It Right is a space for honest conversations about motherhood, identity, business, grief, joy, and everything in between. It’s for the moms who are trying, showing up, and leading with kindness—even when they’re unsure, exhausted, or rewriting the story they thought parenting would be.

This episode is an invitation.
 To slow down.
 To feel less alone.
 To come as you are—before you get it right.

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Hosted by Leah and Katherine, this podcast was meant to launch with stories about motherhood, identity, and rewriting the rules after kids. But when the world started to feel especially heavy, we chose to begin here instead.

In our first episode, we talk honestly about what it’s like to parent during uncertain, emotional, and overwhelming times—how we show up for our kids when we’re still processing ourselves. We lean into real conversations, shared experiences, and the wisdom of other parents who are navigating the same weight.

This isn’t about having the answers.
 It’s about asking better questions.
 Listening more.
 Leading with kindness.
 And remembering that we don’t have to do this alone.

Before We Get It Right is a space for community—a place where moms can lean on one another, feel seen, and find comfort in knowing that even in the mess, we’re doing our best.

Because sometimes, showing up is enough.
 And sometimes, getting it wrong together is how we eventually get it right.

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