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EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 12 MIN

105. Practicing What I Preach: An Honest Update for Ambitious Moms This Summer

from Experience Motherhood · host Liz Emmerich, MA, LPCC, RPT

There's something a little uncomfortable about spending an entire summer series talking about slowing down — and then white-knuckling your way through a weekly release schedule anyway.I noticed it. And I decided to do something about it.In this short solo episode, I'm sharing an honest update about where I am this summer, why new episodes are going on pause until fall, and why choosing this actually feels like one of the most aligned decisions I've made in a while. If you've been struggling to give yourself permission to slow down this season — even when everything in you says you should — this one is for you.In This Episode:- The honest truth about where my energy is going this summer (and why it's a good thing)- Why pushing out weekly content started to feel like it was working against everything I've been talking about- The ambitious mom / present mom tension — and what it actually looks like to choose presence when it costs you something- What I'm coming back with in the fall- How to stay connected this summer while new episodes are on pauseResources & Links:- 🌿 Join the Present Mom Summer Practice — a free 6-week email series for moms who want to actually feel present this summer, not just try to be. This is where I'll be showing up all summer long: https://experiencemotherhood.myflodesk.com/summer-of-grace- 📖 Grab the free Busy Mom Guide: https://experiencemotherhood.myflodesk.com/busy-mom-guide- 🌿 Interested in a deeper space beyond the podcast? Join the interest list: https://experiencemotherhood.myflodesk.com/a-place-to-go-deeperIf this episode gave you permission to breathe a little easier this summer, the best thing you can do is share it with a mom who needs to hear it. And leave a rating and review — it takes two minutes and genuinely helps other moms find this community. Thank you for being here.I'd love to hear your thoughts! Send me a message :)Experience Motherhood more!Follow over on Instagram: @experiencemotherhoodSTAY CONNECTED THROUGH EMAILSign up for the Experience Motherhood Newsletter: https://experiencemotherhood.myflodesk.com/kac05b818mGet access to other free guidesWebsite: https://www.experiencemotherhood.com-->Take one minute to subscribe, rate and review the podcast! Your support is incredibly meaningful!Support the ShowA small donation of $5, $10 or more is an amazing way to keep this podcast going and support me! Thank you so much for listening!Until next time. . . Go Experience Motherhood!Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. In no way is this therapy or clinical advice.

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There's something a little uncomfortable about spending an entire summer series talking about slowing down — and then white-knuckling your way through a weekly release schedule anyway. I noticed it. And I decided to do something about it. In this short solo episode, I'm sharing an honest update about where I am this summer, why new episodes are going on pause until fall, and why choosing this actually feels like one of the most aligned decisions I've made in a while. If you've been struggling...

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