Cottage Season: The lifestyle shift you didn't know you needed

I recorded this episode from my front porch with a hot cup of coffee and a baby on my hip—because there was no better time or place to talk about a concept that’s been so fascinating to me lately: cottage season.Not in the “I own a vacation home” kind of way (because that is a very different tax bracket than I am in)—but in the mindset of slower mornings, simpler meals, softer joy. In this episode, I’m sharing what “cottage season” means to me, and how you can start leaning into the cozy, nourishing, down-to-earth rhythms of this summer season without changing your whole life or buying anything new.I talk about:Why summer doesn’t feel like it used to—and how I’m making peace with thatNostalgic childhood memories to recreate for my girlsWhat’s actually behind all that dreamy cottagecore content onlineA few tiny-but-powerful ways you can bring more beauty and intention into your home this weekI want this episode to feel equal parts comforting and grounding. If you’re craving slower days, more connection, and a summer that feels good, sans perfection, this one’s for you.