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EPISODE · Jun 16, 2025 · 12 MIN

Super Woman Diaries #44: The Weight of School Drop Off

from Chasing Brighter Podcast: Choosing Real Over Perfect · host Jessica Colarco and Kelly Fox

In this candid and humorous episode of Super Woman Diaries, Jessica and Kelly dive into the emotional rollercoaster of wrapping up another school year. From navigating last-day chaos to reflecting on how much of our identity gets wrapped up in school drop-offs and motherhood, this episode is full of real talk and relatable moments. What You’ll Hear About: 🎓 Dominic’s last day of middle school and end-of-year burnout 🚗 The drop-off struggle is real—how Jess and Kelly really feel about the school car loop 🧭 Identity check: “Mom” is a title, not the whole story 🏡 Behind the scenes of Kelly’s lake house project—furniture, zhuzh, and future plans 🏫 Planning for new school routines next year and finding creative solutions 🛠️ How to start asking for help when the mental load gets heavy ☀️ Getting excited for summer and what’s ahead for Chasing Brighter Quote of the Week: "Life’s too short to sit in the car loop." – Jessica Mentioned in This Episode: 📘 Life After Kids book & podcast – reminding us that motherhood isn’t our whole identity 🪑 Kelly’s experience with Furnitureland South and furnishing her lake house 🎁 BONUS: Sign up for our newsletter to get the Chasing Brighter Summer Spotify Playlist! 🎶 🎧 Listen now and subscribe so you never miss a story worth sharing. 🛒 Try Audible for FREE here. 🧡 Want to support the pod? Check out our ad-free episodes and bonus content via Thrive Tribe on Patreon! Join OUR Thrive Tribe TODAY! Use code 8F3C5 for 50% off first month!  Connect With Us: 🌐 Visit us at ChasingBrighter.com for more tips and resources. 📲 Follow us on Instagram and Facebook 

In this candid and humorous episode of Super Woman Diaries, Jessica and Kelly dive into the emotional rollercoaster of wrapping up another school year. From navigating last-day chaos to reflecting on how much of our identity gets wrapped up in school drop-offs and motherhood, this episode is full of real talk and relatable moments. What You’ll Hear About: 🎓 Dominic’s last day of middle school and end-of-year burnout 🚗 The drop-off struggle is real—how Jess and Kelly really feel about the school car loop 🧭 Identity check: “Mom” is a title, not the whole story 🏡 Behind the scenes of Kelly’s lake house project—furniture, zhuzh, and future plans 🏫 Planning for new school routines next year and finding creative solutions 🛠️ How to start asking for help when the mental load gets heavy ☀️ Getting excited for summer and what’s ahead for Chasing Brighter Quote of the Week:"Life’s too short to sit in the car loop." – Jessica Mentioned in This Episode: 📘 Life After Kids book & podcast – reminding us that motherhood isn’t our whole identity 🪑 Kelly’s experience with Furnitureland South and furnishing her lake house 🎁 BONUS: Sign up for our newsletter to get the Chasing Brighter Summer Spotify Playlist! 🎶 🎧 Listen now and subscribe so you never miss a story worth sharing. 🛒 Try Audible for FREE here. 🧡 Want to support the pod? Check out our ad-free episodes and bonus content via Thrive Tribe on Patreon! Join OUR Thrive Tribe TODAY! Use code 8F3C5 for 50% off first month!  Connect With Us: 🌐 Visit us at ChasingBrighter.com for more tips and resources. 📲 Follow us on Instagram and Facebook

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