There comes a point when the version of you that once kept you safe no longer fits the life you’re living now.
In this episode, I’m talking about what it means to release old identities shaped by fear, survival, and bracing for what might go wrong — especially as a mother who’s been changed by loss and growth.
This isn’t about fixing yourself or rushing into a new version of you.
It’s about honoring who you were, while permitting yourself to evolve without guilt.
If you’ve felt stuck between who you used to be and who you’re becoming, this conversation is a gentle reminder: you’re allowed to grow differently now.
A new year often comes with pressure — to change, to fix, to become more.
In this episode, I’m sharing a gentler way to enter 2026. One rooted in honesty, alignment, and self-compassion rather than urgency or hustle.
This conversation is for anyone who feels tired, behind, or unsure of where they’re headed. It’s a reminder that growth doesn’t always look like doing more — sometimes it looks like slowing down, listening, and allowing who you are right now to be enough.
You are not late to your life. You’re becoming — at the pace your life allows.
Welcome to 2026, exactly as you are.
Merry Christmas, love. 🎄✨
Welcome back to another episode of Motherhood and Mindfulness — and today is extra special.
Not only is it Christmas Day, but this episode marks almost exactly one year since I started this podcast. One year of healing out loud, one year of returning after the pauses, one year of choosing growth even when life felt heavy.
In this episode, I reflect on:
✨ The random Best Buy moment that started this podcast
✨ The healing that came from speaking my truth
✨ The lessons motherhood, grief, and year one taught me
✨ Why I’m grateful for my small, meaningful audience
✨ A soft Christmas message for anyone hurting or healing
✨ What I’m stepping into as I enter year two
Whether today feels joyful, heavy, quiet, or complicated — I hope this episode brings you peace, reflection, and warmth.
If this podcast has touched you in any way, thank you for being here. Your presence matters more than you know.
Merry Christmas, and here’s to year two.
Stay mindful, stay soft, stay grounded. 🌿
— April
Motherhood and Mindfulness
This week, we’re talking about something so many people feel but rarely say out loud:
The holidays can be hard… especially when grief sits quietly beside you.
In this tender episode, I share what it’s like to navigate December after losing my first son, the guilt so many of us carry this time of year, and why you don’t have to force yourself to be merry to be worthy.
We breathe through the heaviness together.
We honor the empty chairs, the old memories, the versions of ourselves we miss.
And we talk about gentle practices that help you move through the season with softness, not pressure.
If the holidays feel different now… if you’re balancing joy and grief… if you just need a moment of comfort — this one is for you.
Take a deep breath.
You’re not alone here.
🕯️💛
In this week’s episode, we’re talking about something so many of us struggle with — resting without guilt.
Not resting because you “earned it,” not collapsing from exhaustion… but choosing rest on purpose.
We’re unpacking why rest feels uncomfortable, why slowing down feels rebellious, and how survival mode teaches us to push ourselves past our limits. This is your reminder that rest isn’t optional, it isn’t a reward, and it isn’t something you need permission for — it’s a need.
Tap into this episode anytime you feel tired, overwhelmed, or stuck in the pressure to do more.
Here’s your softness for the week.
Here’s your breath.
Here’s your permission to rest. 🤍
December is here, and this month we’re choosing softness.
We’re choosing reflection.
We’re choosing to come home to ourselves.
In today’s episode, I open up a comforting and deeply honest conversation about what it really feels like to slow down when life won’t stop moving. If you’ve been stretched thin, overwhelmed, or feeling guilty for resting — this is your reminder that you’re not alone.
We talk about:
• Why rest feels uncomfortable
• the signals your body sends before your mind catches up
• the guilt that comes with slowing down
• creating micro-moments of stillness in a busy life
• learning to hear yourself again
This isn’t an episode about doing more — it’s about doing less so you can finally breathe.
Let this be your gentle reset for the month.
Take a breath, settle in, and come home to yourself.
Next week: “Learning to Rest Without Guilt.”
Choosing peace over people-pleasing is hard… but it’s life-changing.
In this episode, I break down the real reasons we people-please, how it drains our mental health, and what it looks like to set boundaries without guilt.
If you’re tired of shrinking, over-explaining, or feeling responsible for everyone’s emotions, this episode will help you reclaim your energy and your peace.
✨ The Beauty of Being Misunderstood ✨
In this episode of The Motherhood and Mindfulness Podcast, April dives into the quiet, heavy, and often painful reality of being misunderstood — and why it’s actually one of the most powerful signs of growth.
If you’ve ever felt unseen, unheard, or judged for being yourself… this episode is for you.
We talk about:
✨ Why being misunderstood doesn’t mean you’re wrong
✨ How to stay grounded when others don’t “get” you
✨ Turning judgment into confidence
✨ Choosing peace over explanation
✨ Learning to celebrate your authentic self
This is your reminder that your voice matters, even when it’s not understood.
You are growing. You are evolving. And not everyone is meant to understand your journey.
If this resonates, don’t forget to follow, subscribe & share.
You never know who needs this message today.
#growth #healing #selflove #authenticity
In this week’s episode, we’re slowing down and talking about what it really means to feel your feelings again.
We live in a world that teaches us to stay busy and hold it all together — but your emotions are not the enemy. They’re messages, guiding you back to yourself.
Join me as we explore why we avoid our feelings, how to reconnect with them, and gentle ways to let them flow again. 🌿
Anxiety can feel like a storm you can’t escape — tight chest, racing thoughts, that pressure to hold it all together. But what if, instead of fighting it, you could move through it? 🌿
In this episode, I share how I’ve learned to “dance through anxiety” — not through perfect choreography, but through simple, freeing movement that helps release tension and quiet the noise inside.
We’ll talk about:
✨ Recognizing anxiety as a signal, not a flaw
✨ How movement can calm your body and mind
✨ Finding emotional release through dance
✨ A gentle reflection exercise to help you feel grounded again
You don’t need to be a dancer — just someone ready to reconnect with yourself, one breath, one step, one song at a time. 💛
#Healing #AnxietyRelief #MindfulMovement #Podcast
This week, we’re diving into the in-between — that uncomfortable but sacred space where growth is happening even when you can’t see it. If you’ve been feeling like you don’t fully recognize yourself anymore, like you’re outgrowing your old patterns but haven’t quite stepped into your new self yet, this episode will remind you that you’re exactly where you’re meant to be.
Let’s talk about releasing who you were, trusting who you’re becoming, and learning to find peace in the in-between. 🌿
Ever feel like you’re doing all the things but still don’t feel aligned?
This week on The Motherhood & Mindfulness Podcast, we’re talking about what really matters — your values.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to:
✨ Identify the beliefs and priorities that truly define you
✨ Recognize the difference between inherited and chosen values
✨ Discover your top 3–5 core values that keep you grounded
✨ Start living intentionally — guided by peace, purpose, and authenticity
Because when you know what you stand for, you stop chasing what doesn’t serve you.
It’s time to build a life that feels true to who you are.
🎙️ Tune in, reflect, and share your top 3 values with me on Instagram — let’s start the conversation about what really matters.
What’s your why? Why do you wake up every morning and do what you whether it’s caring for your family, chasing your dreams, or building something that matters?
In this week’s episode, I’m diving into the power of intentional living and how finding your why can shift everything. From motherhood to business, relationships to personal growth, knowing your why gives you clarity, focus, and purpose, even when life feels chaotic.
We’ll talk about:
✨ What intentional living really means
✨ Why your why is the compass guiding your choices
✨ How to align your actions with your values
✨ Practical ways to live with more focus and purpose
Whether you’re a mom, a creator, an entrepreneur, or just someone searching for more meaning, this episode will help you pause, reflect, and move forward with intention.
🌟 Tune in, and let’s talk about how to stop living on autopilot and start living on purpose.
We often hear it said: Content creation is stressful, draining, and overwhelming. But what if I told you there’s another side? In this episode, I’m diving deeper into the bright side of content creation—the part that fuels joy, healing, and connection.
If you’ve ever felt like creating is more pressure than purpose, this is your reminder that it doesn’t have to be that way. Tune in and discover how showing up online can actually fill your cup instead of emptying it. 💫
Content creation has a beautiful side — creativity, connection, and healing. But there’s also a side that doesn’t get talked about enough: the loneliness, the pressure of numbers, and the struggle to set boundaries. In this episode of the Motherhood & Mindfulness Podcast, I share my honest experience with both the dark and positive sides of content creation, and why I’ve decided to take the month of September off from posting.
If you’ve ever felt unseen, overwhelmed, or tied your worth to likes and views, this episode is for you. Together, we’ll explore how to protect your peace, stay rooted in your purpose, and trust that sometimes stepping back is exactly what helps you come back stronger.
In this episode of The Motherhood & Mindfulness Podcast, we’re slowing down to focus on the power of gratitude. As a mom juggling everyday chaos, it can be easy to get caught up in stress, but gratitude is what brings us back to the present and reminds us of the beauty in small moments. I share how I’m practicing gratitude in real life, the lessons it’s teaching me, and a few simple ways you can invite gratitude into your own motherhood journey.
For more episodes of this podcast that aren’t released on YouTube, you can listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts.
Parenting after loss is a reality so many of us carry quietly. In today’s episode, I talk about mothering in two worlds—what it feels like to raise two children here on Earth while holding space for the child who isn’t. If you’ve ever wondered how grief and joy can live side by side, this conversation is for you.
This week’s episode is all about celebrating my little boy as he turns two years old. 🥳
I share the story of his birth, reflect on how quickly time has flown, and talk about the joy, lessons, and love he’s brought into my life. From those newborn days to now chasing around a curious toddler, I can’t believe how much he’s grown.
Join me as I look back on the past two years, share our simple but special birthday plans, and remind every parent to cherish the little moments — because time really does fly.
In this deeply personal episode, I open up about the recent passing of my great-grandmother and how back-to-back losses have shifted my entire view of life, time, and purpose.
I talk about what it’s like to live with grief that never fully leaves, how it feels to be constantly reminded of your mortality, and the pressure that comes with feeling like you’re running out of time.
From losing my mom at 43 to saying goodbye to my child far too soon, this episode is a raw reflection on the heartbreak of death, the beauty of life, and the spiritual questions we ask when we’re faced with loss after loss.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by grief, afraid of what the future holds, or desperate to live more fully because you’ve seen how quickly life can change, this episode is for you.
🕊️ We may not have all the answers, but we do have this moment. And that’s something to hold on to.
In today’s episode, I’m being real about where I’m at—one month postpartum, chasing after my toddler, caring for my newborn, trying to grow my business, and honestly… just feeling overwhelmed. I almost didn’t record this episode, but I knew I needed to. This one is for anyone in a heavy season, trying to keep going even when it all feels like too much.