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The Mom Salon
Melissa & Leah
27 episodes
6 days ago
In this week’s episode, we’re catching up on life lately and talking openly about the pressure that starts to build as the holidays get closer. We break down how to stay centered when the season feels demanding, and why choosing contentment over comparison can change the entire tone of this time of year. We also share the birthday and holiday traditions we do with our kids, the simple ones that create consistency and connection without adding stress. It’s a real, honest conversation about fin...
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In this week’s episode, we’re catching up on life lately and talking openly about the pressure that starts to build as the holidays get closer. We break down how to stay centered when the season feels demanding, and why choosing contentment over comparison can change the entire tone of this time of year. We also share the birthday and holiday traditions we do with our kids, the simple ones that create consistency and connection without adding stress. It’s a real, honest conversation about fin...
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Kids & Family
Episodes (20/27)
The Mom Salon
Less is More
In this week’s episode, we’re catching up on life lately and talking openly about the pressure that starts to build as the holidays get closer. We break down how to stay centered when the season feels demanding, and why choosing contentment over comparison can change the entire tone of this time of year. We also share the birthday and holiday traditions we do with our kids, the simple ones that create consistency and connection without adding stress. It’s a real, honest conversation about fin...
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6 days ago
38 minutes

The Mom Salon
In Our Feelings
This week, we’re getting all in our feelings — about motherhood, the holidays, and the tender space of realizing we’re done having babies… even when part of us never truly feels done. We talk about the mix of nostalgia and acceptance that comes with closing that chapter, and how the holidays can stir it all up — the gratitude, the chaos, the longing, and the love. We share what it’s like to wish we could go back and mother our older kids with the wisdom and calm we have now, while learn...
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3 weeks ago
37 minutes

The Mom Salon
The Aftermath: Peace, Power, and a little bit of Guilt
This week on The Mom Salon, we’re diving into what really happens after you set a boundary. Following up on last week's episode, we’re exploring the emotional aftermath—yes, the guilt may show up, but so do peace, confidence, and a deep sense of empowerment. We’re unpacking how holding your ground can feel uncomfortable at first, but ultimately creates the space for healthier relationships and a more grounded version of yourself. It’s not just about drawing lines—it’s about choosing peace for...
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1 month ago
34 minutes

The Mom Salon
Boundaries are HEALTHY
Yes, we repeat, boundaries are a healthy part of a relationship. But just simply knowing that does not make it easier to confidently implement them AND stand by them. Join us as we dive into part 1 of this talk and keep listening as we carry you through holiday season so you too can dare we say ENJOY the months ahead!
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1 month ago
40 minutes

The Mom Salon
A Mom in Rome: Unpacking it all!
✨ New episode is live - she's back! Leah is back from her kid-free trip to Rome with her husband—and today we’re talking all about it. From the excitement of exploring a new city to the reality of leaving her kids behind, she’s sharing what the experience was actually like. We dive into the anxiety that comes with traveling as a mom, the guilt that often sneaks in, and the unexpected lessons she learned along the way. Whether you’ve taken a trip without your kids or you’re just thinking...
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2 months ago
37 minutes

The Mom Salon
When in Rome!
Join us on this week's episode as we unpack (no pun intended) our girl Leah prepping for her trip to Rome with ..drum roll.. ONLY her husband, Jeff! Their first ever week long european trip and NO kids. We dive into all the anxiety that comes with prepping for a trip like this while working to real time calm Leah's nerves. We also shed light on how personal a decision travel like this is and how there is no right answer just what is best for you! So whether you are always chasing ...
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2 months ago
43 minutes

The Mom Salon
Can we ever just feel content?
This week, Leah and I are diving into a topic that so many moms wrestle with: what does it actually look like to practice contentment in motherhood? We unpack: 💭 The difference between happiness and contentment 🤔 How easy it is to slip into comparison and “keeping up with the Joneses” 🫶 Our own honest stories of learning (and re-learning) contentment 💡 Tips, encouragement, and little mindset shifts that can make motherhood feel lighter We also talk about what it’s really like to navigate mom ...
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2 months ago
37 minutes

The Mom Salon
Boundaries: Navigating toxic people without losing yourself
We all have them — the toxic people in our lives. The ones who drain us, push our boundaries, and sometimes even sneak their way into conversations in front of our kids. In this episode, we aren’t here to help you call anyone out — we’re here to help you call yourself UP. Together, we unpack what it actually looks like to set higher standards, create realistic boundaries, and walk into situations with a plan (instead of panic). We’ll also talk about how to protect your kids from that toxicity...
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3 months ago
39 minutes

The Mom Salon
Get Ready- moving with the season, AGAIN
Back-to-school season hits different when you're a mom. How are we already in August? It is a question we ask ourselves daily. One minute you're packing lunchboxes and checking supply lists… the next you're crying in the Target parking lot wondering how your baby is already starting kindergarten or walking into middle school, perhaps? In this episode, we get honest about all of it—the prep, the pressure, the weird sadness that comes with changing seasons, and the joy of watching o...
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3 months ago
34 minutes

The Mom Salon
We're All New Here
We expect ourselves to just know how to do this motherhood thing—as if instinct alone should carry us through every tantrum, milestone, and hard conversation. But here’s the truth no one says out loud enough: every time your child enters a new phase, you do too. In this episode, we’re talking about what it really means to be “new” again and again throughout motherhood—and how to let go of the pressure to get it right the first time. You’re not failing. You’re not behind. You’re just learning ...
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4 months ago
48 minutes

The Mom Salon
Mom Rage Isn't the Problem: It's the Signal
We weren’t planning to talk about mom rage that day… but once we opened the door, there was no closing it. This episode felt like a deep exhale. We’re talking about those moments when everything builds up and you go from “I’m fine” to “I’m going to lose it” in two seconds. And how most of us don’t even realize how much we’re holding in. If you’ve ever scared yourself (or your kids) with how mad you got or felt the guilt that comes after you are so not alone! This episode is honest. It’s ra...
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4 months ago
35 minutes

The Mom Salon
What if it all goes right?
In this episode,we sit down for a real, relatable chat about how hard change can be—for us as adults, and for our kids. We open up about the emotional rollercoaster of transitions, the unexpected ways our own traits show up in our children, and the deep challenge of watching our kids struggle with things like anxiety, fear, or new experiences. It’s honest, a little messy, and full of moments that will make you nod along and feel a little less alone. If you’ve ever thought, “Why is this so har...
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4 months ago
34 minutes

The Mom Salon
It's not you, It's your chewing
Let's be honest....our kids are the loves of our lives and the reason our jaws clench sometimes. In this one, we're saying all the things you think but don't always say outloud- like why the sound of snack bags opening makes us irrationally angry, or how asking "can I have a snack?" after not eating dinner should be a punishable offense. It's OK- our kids annoy the heck out of us sometimes. Doesn't mean we love them any less! Just means we're moms.. with ears, nerves, and a very short f...
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5 months ago
40 minutes

The Mom Salon
Marriage, But Make it Seasonal: The Stages No one Prepares You For
Marriage doesn’t just “change” after kids—it evolves, unravels, and reinvents itself over and over again. In this episode, we’re walking through the real stages of marriage through motherhood—from the pre-baby honeymoon phase, to the roommate vibes of the baby years, to school-age co-managing, and the slow, quiet choice to either reconnect or grow apart. We’re talking resentment, emotional capacity, calendar chaos, and the little moments where you suddenly realize:“Wait… when’s the last time ...
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5 months ago
51 minutes

The Mom Salon
The Final Bell: Surviving the Last Weeks of School & Setting up a Summer to Remember
The school year is almost over—and if you're hanging on by a thread, you're not alone. 😅 In this episode, we're talking about the chaos of the last two weeks of school, sharing survival tips, and helping you set the stage for a summer that doesn’t drain your soul. Grab your coffee (or wine—no judgment), hit play, and let's get through this together. 💛 FInd us on on instagram @TheMomSalon_Pod *Don't forget to shop your next weekly grocery delivery with @ Fresh Direct and use our code "Th...
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5 months ago
47 minutes

The Mom Salon
What It really Took To Feel Like Herself Again: Motherhood, Meds, & Mindset
What happens when you’re an OG influencer used to showing up online—but postpartum anxiety hits you like a truck, and no one sees it? In this episode, I sit down with Julia Dzafic a longtime lifestyle blogger and local influencer, to talk about what reallywent on behind the scenes after becoming a mom. We cover: How she kept posting while silently battling undiagnosed postpartum anxietyWhat finally led her to seek help and start medicationThe guilt, the healing, and what feeling like h...
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6 months ago
30 minutes

The Mom Salon
In the Middle of a Memory
This week, we’re getting sentimental — in the best way. ✨ You know those moments when you're rocking your toddler, watching your kids play, or folding another pile of laundry, and you suddenly feel a pang of this won’t last forever? That’s what we’re talking about. In this episode, we explore what it means to feel nostalgic for the moment you're still living. We share memories from our own childhoods, how they shape the way we mother today, and reflect on what it must feel like for moms who a...
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6 months ago
30 minutes

The Mom Salon
Aging in the Mirror, Not Just in the Mind-Accepting & embracing physical changes
Double digits, baby! In our 10th episode of The Mom Salon, we dive into the raw and real of watching ourselves change—on the outside. From gray hairs to laugh lines, we're talking about what it means to truly see ourselves aging and how to embrace every wrinkle, roll, and reflection with love. This one’s for every mom who's ever paused in the mirror and wondered, “When did that happen?” Let’s talk beauty, identity, and growing older with grace (and maybe a good serum).
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6 months ago
41 minutes

The Mom Salon
He'll never get it-and thats OKAY!
This week at the mom salon we're getting into all the things our husbands just don’t understand about motherhood (and probably never will). But here’s the deal: maybe they’re not meant to fully get it. In this episode, we talk about the mom stuff that flies over their heads, the mental load they don’t see, and how to stop chasing understanding and start asking for actual support. Funny, honest, and full of “YES, THAT!” moments. Tune in—you’ll feel seen, heard, and a little less alone.
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7 months ago
49 minutes

The Mom Salon
The Wild World of the Web: Now & Then
We’re back from spring break & kicking this week off with an episode we recorded at the content studio that we will be hosting a live show from in May and the ultimate moms night out! Sharing all the details soon. In this episode, we are throwing it way back — to the days of dial-up internet, AIM away messages, and when your biggest online risk was accidentally chatting with a 40-year-old man in a Blink-182 chat room. 😳 Remember your AIM screen name? Because we do… and it was probably som...
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7 months ago
30 minutes

The Mom Salon
In this week’s episode, we’re catching up on life lately and talking openly about the pressure that starts to build as the holidays get closer. We break down how to stay centered when the season feels demanding, and why choosing contentment over comparison can change the entire tone of this time of year. We also share the birthday and holiday traditions we do with our kids, the simple ones that create consistency and connection without adding stress. It’s a real, honest conversation about fin...