The Mother Load

What happens when you mix a therapist, two moms, and a very honest conversation about food, kids, and body image? You get this laugh-out-loud, deeply relatable, and surprisingly freeing episode. Megan, a therapist and former teacher, joins Amy and Haley to unpack everything from “set point” weight to toddler snack negotiations. You’ll hear how diet culture messes with all of us (yes, even therapists), why broccoli might need a PR makeover, and how to stop letting shame run the show.Spoiler: Margaritas are fun foods and we’re here for it. 🍹What You’ll Hear in This Episode:🍪 Why labeling foods as “good” or “bad” messes with our heads (and our kids’ heads, too)🏖 The real meaning of “set point” weight—and why your pants size might not be the problem🥦 How to make food neutral for kids without turning dinner into a war zone💬 Why the word fat isn’t always an insult (and how it’s being reclaimed)🛑 How to catch yourself before you spiral into the shame trap💛 The surprising power of self-compassion in healing body image struggles#bodyimage #intuitiveeating #momlife #parentingpodcast #selfcompassion #setpointtheory #dietculture #healthymindset #foodfreedom #raisingkids #mindbodyconnection #mentalhealthmatters #motherhoodjourney #selflove

We're back with Part 2 of our epic convo with Russel—and thank you for waiting! 🙌 You’ll finally get the answer to the cliffhanger we left you on: What did Russel actually do for Father’s Day? (Spoiler: it involves 5:30 AM wake-ups and a failed nature walk with two kids and a bag of rocks.)This episode is a rollercoaster of relatable parenting moments, laugh-out-loud commentary, and deep thoughts on raising good humans. We talk cast iron steak tips, fairy romance novels (we’re looking at you, “Filthy Rich Fae” 🧚‍♂️), parental guilt, cleaning for the cleaning lady, public vs. private schools, and the bittersweet reality of watching our kids grow up and maybe… call us less 😭.Russel also pitches a 🔥 podcast spinoff idea—“Parental Dissent”—and shares what he's most afraid of as a dad (spoiler: it’s not fairy smut). Oh, and we may have found our new podcast signoff... 👀🎧 Tune in to laugh, cry, and maybe feel a little less alone in the chaos of parenting.Key Takeaways:Your kids might say “you’re a bad dad” after the best morning of your life, take it as a win! Fairy romance books are weirdly addicting—and slightly mortifying.Moms and dads love differently. And that’s okay.🎧 Like, rate, review, and subscribe!Thanks for being part of the MotherLoad community. Keep showing up 💪Ways to listen! 👉https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpodXOXO,Amy#parentingpodcast #fatherhood #motherloadpodcast #funnyparents #dadsbelike #momlife #parenthoodunplugged #podcastrecommendation #castironcooking #anxiousgeneration

This week on The Motherload, we crack open a cold LaCroix and dive into the world of dad moms, working parents, and the not-so-gentle juggle of modern family life—with guest co-host Haley Imesch and our one-of-a-kind guest: Russell Bauer. 💪Russell is an engineer, a husband, a father of two, and according to Haley... an elite-level toddler scrap eater and professional water bottle filler. From talking gender norms in the workplace to dissecting the emotional politics of youth sports, this episode goes deep—and still finds time for laughs, Slurpees, and cheerleading scholarships. 🙃🏒🩰🔑 Key Takeaways:"Keeping score" in parenting will drive you nuts—notice the unseen labor and say thank you anyway.Supportive dads aren’t unicorns—they’re necessary partners in modern parenting.You can be a dad mom, a mom dad, or maybe… just a parent. 🤯Travel sports aren’t for the faint of heart, but the car ride convos are where the magic happens.💬 Russell's Quote of the Week:"You see 100% of what you do… and maybe 50% of what your partner does. That’s why gratitude matters."🎧 Tune in to laugh, learn, and maybe reflect a little deeper on what partnership and parenting really mean in today's world.👉 Don’t forget to rate, review, and share with your favorite messy-parent-friend who needs to know they’re not alone. #DadMomEnergy

🎙️ The Power of Saying Yes (and Sometimes No)We're shaking things up on The Motherload! 🎉 In this episode, Amy is joined by special guest host Haley Imesch —yes, that Haley—who will be co-hosting the next few episodes and bringing some fresh voices into the mix.From juggling tennis leagues to quitting sourdough (because let’s be honest, Whole Foods nailed it), Amy and Haley chat about what it means to choose joy, say yes to yourself, and model that freedom for your kids 💪💗You’ll also get a sneak peek at what’s coming:👨‍👧‍👦 A dad who’s redefining modern fatherhood (aka “dadding really hard”)👩‍💼 A wise-beyond-her-years working woman and therapist who brings calm, clarity, and serious insight Press play and let’s go.🎧 Ways to listen! 👉https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpodXOXO,Amy🎶 Positive Uplifting Music For YouTube Videos by Universfield -- ⁠⁠License: Attribution 4.0⁠⁠#TheMotherloadPodcast #WorkingMoms #ModernParenting #MomLifeUnfiltered #GuestHostVibes #SayYesToJoy #SelfCareForMoms #ParentingRealTalk #WomenWhoInspire #PodcastLife

What started as a lost episode turned into a conversation that’s realer, richer, and full of heart. Amy reconnects with Heather, founder of Hazel Blue Hat Bar, to talk about building a business with meaning, managing the chaos of entrepreneurship, and finding joy in the “in-between” moments of motherhood and hustle.Whether you're building a brand, balancing multiple roles, or just figuring it out as you go—this episode is a warm reminder that success doesn’t always come with a roadmap… but showing up with purpose? That’s everything.🔑 Key Takeaways:Building a business from scratch is messy, meaningful, and worth the leap—even if you have no idea what you’re doing at first.Social media can be a powerful tool for growth and a major source of burnout—knowing when to ask for help is a strength.Balance isn’t always possible, but awareness is: knowing when one area needs more of you is a form of self-care.Sometimes, the best thing you can do is “screw it and do it”—your future self will thank you.💬 “I started this needing more—for a lot of reasons. And once I saw how it made people feel, I knew I couldn’t stop.” - Heather Ways to listen! 👉https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpodXOXO,Amy#HeartFirst #WomenEntrepreneurs #MomHustle #SideHustleLife #BuildingWithPurpose #StartupMom #BalanceNotPerfection #EntrepreneurLife #MothersWhoCreate #HazelBlueHatBar #YouDoYou #PodcastInspiration🎶 Positive Uplifting Music For YouTube Videos by Universfield -- ⁠⁠License: Attribution 4.0⁠⁠

We’re back, mamas. After a short pause to carry some heavy life stuff, The Mother Load returns—just in time for a belated (but beautiful) Mother’s Day episode.Meet Seasen Pruett: optician, teacher, coach, cheerleader, waitress, and most importantly—mom to the endlessly cool and insightful Bennett, who makes a triumphant cameo to talk superpowers, Bucee’s, and the three reasons he loves his mom (spoiler: one involves daily school drop-offs 😍).Seasen opens up with raw honesty and a wicked sense of humor about:✨Thinking she might never be a mom, and the messy, joyful road to motherhood✨Postpartum struggles, therapy hits (and misses), and building a toolbox of emotional survival skills✨The magic of intentional naps, the emotion wheel, and finding peace in the chaos✨Morning dance parties, frozen Zoom screens, and why your kid might be more fun than you think💬 Favorite Quotes:“Mommy is the most fun I’ve ever had.”“Therapy isn’t about fixing everything—it’s about gaining the tools.”“I didn’t think I could be a mom... and now I can’t imagine anything else.”This is one of those episodes that hugs you from the inside. Thank you for waiting for us—and thank you to every mother, father, and caregiver carrying the load (without always getting the credit).🎧 Ways to listen! 👉 ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpod⁠⁠XOXO,Amy🎶 Positive Uplifting Music For YouTube Videos by Universfield -- ⁠⁠License: Attribution 4.0⁠⁠#TheMotherLoadPodcast #MotherhoodUnfiltered #RealMomTalk #MomLifeUnplugged #BelatedMothersDay #ModernMotherhood #RaisingHumans #MomAndMeMoments #TherapyIsHealing #EmotionalToolbox #ParentingWithGrace #MomConfessions

This week, Meg Laidlaw — nurse turned holistic health coach, mom of two, recovering perfectionist, and all-around wisdom dropper — joins Amy for an episode that’s part heart, part sass, and all soul.💬 We dive into what it really means to “hold space” — for clients, for kids, and (spoiler) for ourselves.💬 Meg spills the tea on gentle parenting, the art of not losing your mind, and how to actually support our kids without helicoptering them into oblivion.💬 Hilarious confessions about building a business while second-guessing everything — including whether you should've just stayed in bed.💬 Sage advice from Meg on failing forward, outsourcing the chaos, and why “perfect moms” don’t exist (thank goodness).💬 A glimpse into her business, Profound Wellness, where she helps people unlock their inner wisdom, heal, and create a life that actually feels good — not just looks good.✨ If you’ve ever felt like you were jumping out of a plane and stitching your parachute on the way down — you're gonna feel right at home here.💌 Connect with Meg and her work at:🔗 ⁠profoundwellness.net/about⁠📷 Instagram: ⁠@profoundwellnessco⁠XOXO,Amy🎧 Ways to listen! 👉 ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpod⁠⁠🎶 Positive Uplifting Music For YouTube Videos by Universfield -- ⁠⁠License: Attribution 4.0⁠⁠#MotherLoadPodcast #FailForward #GentleParenting #HolisticHealing #ProfoundWellness #MomLifeUnfiltered #HoldingSpace #RecoveringPerfectionist #MompreneurLife #AuthenticMotherhood

Get ready for laughter, love, and the most unforgettable cupcake story you’ve ever heard. In our second episode of The Mother Load Mother's Day series, Emilie Reyes and her son Bennett bring all the heart (and hilarity).🧁 Bennett kicks things off with a story about his mom’s “dinner cupcakes” — a salty surprise that’s now one of his all-time favorite memories.🎮 He spills the tea on his love for the arcade (which turns out to be Emilie’s favorite activity) and shares how he earns his own money doing chores.📚 Emilie reflects on Bennett’s responsible nature, his grown-up taste buds, and how much he loves to read.🎤 And just wait until you hear the heartfelt messages they share with each other — and Bennett’s bold prediction that this episode is going viral!A YES Day is coming, and this sweet, silly, love-filled episode is the perfect reminder of what makes moms so special. Don’t miss it!#TheMotherLoad #MothersDaySeries #YesDayMagic #WorkingMomLife #FamilyFun #ParentingPodcast

We’re launching our Mother’s Day “Mommy & Me” series on The Mother Load — and it’s everything we hoped for and more! 💕In this unfiltered, unedited, joy-filled episode, Amy sits down with Ashley and her two amazing kiddos — Brody and Roxy — for a conversation that’s full of laughs, heart, and some truly honest moments only kids can deliver.Here’s what you’ll love:🧠 Brody shares his insight, that he goes to school to learn what he loves, while mom goes to work to help people — doing what she loves.🏡 The best part? They come back together each night to spend time as a family🎉 Brody brings up a YES day — a theme that keeps showing up in our Mother’s Day episodes and has us all inspired to say YES to more memory-making. Just do it, Mamas!🎭 Roxy adds her sparkle, costumes, and comedy to the mix!👩‍👧‍👦 Ashley shares some grounding tips for finding balance as a working mom, making lunches easier, and of course we touch on self care (you’ll want to write these down!)This episode is real, warm, and a beautiful reminder that even when we’re pulled in a million directions, love and togetherness are always the goal.🎧 Tune in now to kick off this special series and celebrate motherhood through the voices that matter most — our kids.XOXO, Amy🎧 Ways to listen! 👉 ⁠https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpod⁠🎶 Positive Uplifting Music For YouTube Videos by Universfield -- ⁠License: Attribution 4.0⁠#TheMotherLoadPodcast #MommyAndMe #MothersDaySeries #YesDayVibes #WorkingMomMagic #UnfilteredMotherhood #BrodyAndRoxyUnplugged #FamilyFirstAlways

In this powerful episode, I chat with Amanda Pregler, a working mom navigating life with a daughter who has health challenges. She shares how vital it is to work for an employer who supports moms when family needs come first.We also dive into The Anxious Generation, discussing how social media impacts both parents and kids—and how Amanda’s learned to protect her peace while showing up for her daughter.Highlights include:🌿 Advocating for family-first flexibility at work📚 Reflections on The Anxious Generation📵 Social media’s impact on moms and kids🧘‍♀️ Self-care strategies and real-life advice for overwhelmed parents💛 Tune in now wherever you listen to podcasts! 🎧#WorkingMomLife #ParentingInTheDigitalAge #FamilyFirst#MentalHealthMatters #SelfCareForMomsXOXO, Amy 🎧 Ways to listen! 👉⁠https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpod⁠🎶 Positive UpliftingMusic For YouTube Videos by Universfield -- ⁠License: Attribution 4.0⁠

🚨 Breaking News! 🚨 This week on The Mother Load, we share a bittersweet update—our incredible co-host, Lauren Rall, is moving on to her next adventure! 💫One year ago, Lauren joined Amy to launch 🎙️ The Mother Load Podcast, bringing it to life with her marketing magic ✨, editing skills 🎛️, and a passion 💖 for supporting working moms. Together, they brainstormed 🧠, laughed 😂, and built a community 🤝 that has meant so much to so many.Now, Lauren is off to pursue her true passion—growing her business, Build & Bloom 🌱🌸! We couldn’t be prouder or more excited 🎉 for what’s ahead for her.💛 Tune in now wherever you listen to podcasts! 🎧#WorkingMomLife #PodcastCommunity #MomsWhoLead #WomenSupportingWomen #NewBeginnings #GratefulHeartXOXO, A & L 🎧 Ways to listen! 👉 https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpod🎶 Positive Uplifting Music For YouTube Videos by Universfield -- License: Attribution 4.0

This week on The Mother Load, Lauren and Amy sit down with Evonne Szydlowski for a powerful conversation about navigating identity, confidence, and self-worth in male-dominated spaces and beyond.💡 Here’s what we’re diving into:🏭 Women in Manufacturing – Breaking barriers and finding your voice in a sea of men.🤯 Mom Guilt & Comparison – The struggle of feeling like you don’t measure up to stay-at-home moms “doing it all.”🧭 Feeling Misguided – When life pulls you off track and how to realign with your purpose.💖 The Power of Self-Love – Why it’s the first step to overcoming insecurity and stepping into your confidence.Evonne shares her raw, relatable journey of balancing career, motherhood, and self-worth—offering inspiration for anyone who’s ever felt like they don’t quite fit the mold.🎧 Tune in now wherever you listen to podcasts! #TheMotherLoad #PodcastEpisode #WomenInManufacturing #MomGuilt #FindingYourVoice #SelfLoveJourneyXOXOA & L Ways to Listen!https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpod

You guys! This episode is perfectly timed for how many of us feel during these long, cold, dragging, did I say long? winter months. In this episode of The Mother Load, Lauren and Amy chat with Nicole Freeman, and focus on Nicole's area of expertise - fitness for the mom who has no time to even read the word fitness. She's a mother of 2, a wife, and your fitness cheerleader you knew you needed but never had. <3Nicole shares her tips and tricks for fitting exercise into anyone's routine, she enlightens us on the power of stretching, the trends [old and new], and walks us through the current fad, "no cardio / all weights". Listen in to hear Nicole's take on accountability partners, self-care, self-love, and more. Be sure to check out Nicole's business, Fit 4 U, and her website https://www.fit-4u.com/. This woman is on a mission and we are grateful to be a part of her journey helping busy women put themselves first! XOXOA & L Ways to Listen!https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpod

In this episode of The Mother Load, Lauren and Amy dive into their thoughts on Tonya’s inspiring journey through motherhood, career changes, and self-care. They reflect on the importance of finding new passions in life—no matter what stage you're in—and why New Year’s resolutions should actually bring you joy (not just guilt!).Of course, it wouldn’t be The Mother Load without a few hilarious detours along the way. From unexpected mom-life moments to completely random stories, this episode is packed with laughs, relatable struggles, and maybe even a little motivation to chase what truly makes you happy.Grab your coffee (or wine), and let’s get into it!Stay fierce friends, and know that you are enough. XOXOA & L Ways to Listen!https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpod

A loving person, friend, wife and mother of 3 grown children, Tonya joins us this week shedding light on how your upbringing affects your decisions as a mother and the parenting differences throughout the generations - AND - taking care of yourself along the way.Tonya shares her journey into motherhood and the professional world, where she navigated being a first time mom with a son on the spectrum, and what it was like to learn and find support for what she was facing 25 years ago.What to expect in this episode:➡️Navigating motherhood as a stay at home mom➡️Joining the workforce after time away➡️Mom guilt, work guilt and more guilt!➡️ Finding your village (Shout out to attentive Teachers!)➡️Never giving up on your dreams➡️Finding self-care in the small things & setting self-care intentionsYou may feel like you got a bit of a pep talk after listening to this episode and perhaps inspire you to really dig deep and discover what is it you want out of life?It's never too late to find your passion. Dream big, my friends.🎧 Tune in now wherever you get your podcasts!Stay fierce friends, and know that you are enough.XOXOA & LWays to Listen!https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpod#PodcastEpisode #SelfLove #MentalHealth #LifeAfterMotherhood

Amy and Lauren are back for another candid conversation filled with book talk, self-care, and plenty of laughs! This week, they dive into:📖 Daydream book review – our thoughts, takeaways, and must-hear moments.⏳ Taking time for yourself – why it’s necessary, not selfish.📺 Laid show review – what we loved, what we didn’t, and why you should watch.🐶 Dog psychic experience recap – yes, it happened, and we have updates!💇‍♀️ JVN Haircare – testing the Air Dry Cream, Recovery Cream, and Blowout Styling Milk.✨ Stephanie Price episode recap – reflecting on identity, self-love, and raising the next generation.👩‍👧‍👦 You’re not raising children, you’re raising adults – shifting the parenting mindset for the long game.This episode is packed with fun, reflection, and a reminder to take care of yourself while navigating it all. Stay fierce friends, and know that you are enough. XOXOA & L Ways to Listen!https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpod #TheMotherLoad #PodcastEpisode #SelfCare #ParentingMindset #BookReview #HaircareTalk

This week on The Mother Load, Lauren and Amy are joined by Stephanie Price for a powerful conversation about redefining identity, embracing self-love, and finding balance in motherhood and beyond. 💬✨Here’s what you’ll hear:➡️ Gender Roles: Challenging traditional expectations and creating your own path.➡️ Living Outside the Chaos: Practical steps to find calm and clarity in the chaos of life.➡️ Rediscovering Yourself After Motherhood: Reclaiming your identity beyond being “mom.”➡️ Selfishness vs. Self-Love: Understanding the difference and why self-love matters.➡️ Affirmations: Using positive self-talk to reframe your mindset.➡️ Mental Health for Children: Why it’s important and how to support your kids.➡️ The Pressure of Identity: When you define yourself solely as a mother, how do you cope when your children struggle?➡️ Self-Care Support Groups: Finding your community to help prioritize yourself.This episode is a heartfelt reminder that taking care of yourself is the first step to taking care of everyone else. 💛🎧 Tune in now wherever you get your podcasts! #TheMotherLoad Stay fierce friends, and know that you are enough. XOXOA & L Ways to Listen!https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpod #PodcastEpisode #SelfLove #MentalHealth #LifeAfterMotherhood

Join Amy and Lauren on this week’s episode of The Mother Load as they tackle the powerful topics of passion, purpose, and breaking free from the stories that hold us back.✨ Finding Your Purpose: How to discover what truly lights you up—and have the courage to pursue it.🧠 Breaking Generational Cycles: Confronting the deep-rooted belief of not being “good enough.”💔 Mom Guilt: Understanding its grip and practical ways to let it go.🌟 Reflections on Kay McMahon-Boggess: Revisiting her wisdom on grief, self-discovery, and following your dreams, even when the path feels unclear.This episode is an honest and heartfelt conversation about overcoming self-doubt, healing from the past, and choosing to live a life driven by intention and joy.🎧 Tune in now wherever you get your podcasts!Stay fierce friends, and know that you are enough. XOXOA & L Ways to Listen!https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpod #TheMotherLoad #PodcastEpisode #PurposeAndPassion #MomGuilt #GenerationalHealing

This week on The Mother Load, Lauren and Amy are joined by the amazing Kay McMahon-Boggess for an honest and thought-provoking conversation about life’s toughest challenges and boldest dreams. 💬✨Here’s what you’ll hear:➡️ Grief: How women navigate and process loss.➡️ Dreams and discomfort: Pursuing what sets your soul on fire, even when it feels impossible.➡️ The danger of rigid goals: When staying the course means losing yourself.➡️ Finding your way: Reclaiming your identity and rewriting your path.💡 Key Takeaways:- "Just because I fit the box, doesn't mean I'll sit in the box."- The courage to follow a path that doesn’t always make sense.- The importance of honoring change and letting go of what no longer serves you.Dive deeper into these themes with mentions of Detroit Mom, The Colors of My Sister, and Glennon Doyle’s Untamed. 🌈This is an episode full of raw truths, inspiring takeaways, and moments that will leave you reflecting on your own journey. 💛🎧 Tune in now wherever you get your podcasts! Stay fierce friends, and know that you are enough. XOXOA & L Ways to Listen!https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpod #TheMotherLoad #PodcastEpisode #GriefAndGrowth #LivingUntamed #NewYearOldMe

New Episode Alert! 🎙️Lauren and Amy are back for a fun, heartfelt, and raw conversation you don’t want to miss. From the unexpected to the intentional, they cover it all:🐾 Dog psychics: Yes, it’s a thing, and we’re learning more.🤰 Blindsided by pregnancy news: The surprises that shift your world.🙏 Rejection is God’s protection: Finding meaning in life’s “no’s.”🚗 Trigger warning: A candid conversation about car accidents and their impact.🎯 Intentional living: Setting a focused tone for the new year.✨ Reflections on Shavonne Lewis: Revisiting her powerful message of service as a path to healing.Join us for an episode full of laughter, vulnerability, and inspiration as we explore what it means to embrace life’s twists and turns while staying grounded in purpose.🎧 Tune in now wherever you listen to podcasts! Stay fierce friends, and know that you are enough. XOXOA & L Ways to Listen!https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpod #TheMotherLoad #PodcastEpisode #HealingThroughService #NewYearIntentions

This week on The Mother Load, Lauren and Amy sit down with the incredible Shavonne Lewis to unpack the beautiful complexities of life, growth, and connection. 💬✨Here’s what you can expect:➡️ Honoring friendships: How lifting others up creates a ripple effect.➡️ Aging with grace: How our views (and styles!) have evolved over the years.➡️ Delivery stories: The moments that changed everything.➡️ Life's turning points: When things click, and we begin to evolve.💡 Deep Dive Topics:- Spiritual bypassing & toxic positivity: Why it’s important to face the real issues.- Insecurity in youth and how it shapes adulthood.- Feeling "different" as a child and its lasting impact.- Navigating life’s seasons and embracing change.- The healing power of serving others. Remember: “Small changes feel insignificant, but small is steady, consistent, and predictable.” 🌱Tune in for heartfelt conversations, powerful insights, and moments that’ll leave you inspired. 💛🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! Stay fierce friends, and know that you are enough. XOXOA & L Ways to Listen!https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpod #TheMotherLoad #PodcastEpisode #LifeLessons #GrowthJourney #NewYearNewYou

Meet Jen! After you listen to this episode, you’re going to love her just as much as we do. Jen is compassionate, wise, and fierce beyond all reasonable doubt. She is a wife, a badass business owner boss lady, an ex-corporate boss lady, a loving mom to her children and dogs (shout out dog moms!), a speaker, a sales performance coach, and executive leadership coach. ⭐️Jen is the owner and founder of Jen E. Miller and Associates, but her story doesn’t start there. Join us to hear Jen’s perspective on marriage, parenting (technology details), professional and personal success, preparing for the unexpected, and more. She is the real deal. She’s honest and kind and has the biggest heart. Take a listen and remember, you are fierce and you are enough. Xoxo A & L Ways to Listen!https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpod

Happy Thanksgiving! We wanted to jump on here and give you a bonus episode for the holiday!We have so much to be thankful for and we wanted to specifically thank our TML community <3 Thank you for listening to us yammer on, for being guests and for engaging with us. We truly love hearing all your stories and we are really looking forward to even more in the new year! As promised here is a video that will surely get stuck in your head https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqAjWUAlJ-0Stay fierce friends, and know that you are enough. XOXOA & L Ways to Listen!https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpod

Hey guys, here's a look back at one of our first episodes! Haley is a career driven lady and we were so happy to get to know her! We'll be back with a new bonus episode soon! Stay fierce friends, and know that you are enough. XOXOA & L Ways to Listen!https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpod

Hey guys! Did you miss us? We are back today with a bonus episode to discuss our hiatus and what we've been up to! Have a listen to learn about our plans for 2025! We'll see you there! Stay fierce friends, and know that you are enough. XOXOA & L Ways to Listen!https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpod

Hey everyone, in this episode of The Mother Load we have the pleasure of speaking with Lauren's sister-in-law Nicole Rall!Nicole is many things but to sum her up she is super mom of 3 awesome ladies, a photographer, a homesteader, a homeschooler... sourdough is life and life is her. She does it all while maintaining a consciousness that many of us take for granted. We discussed how Nicole makes choices, what fuels her motivations and how the heck she manages her mother load! If you are at all interested in an alternative way of living, stepping out of what is "normal" or sourdough...this episode is for you!Enjoy this enchanting conversation with Nicole <3For more ways to listen check out our Linktree! https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpodFor ways to engage with Nicole find her on...Instagram: @nicolerallphotographyWebsite: https://www.nicolerallphotography.com/

Happy Halloween 🎃 (re-release)The season of cute spooky decor, adorable costumes, school parties, trunk or treat, candy, Halloween traditions, sweet memories, candy, haunted houses, candy, and more candy. 🍭 👻 It really is the best. We are definitely NOT in the camp of this holiday being bad for the children or the world - so listen with caution. We love it. Spend some time re-living some of our favorite Halloween traditions and get a real life glimpse of Lauren’s Halloween calendar! 🗓️ Another late night virtual episode you’re going to get a glimpse of what we’re like after hours, using our kids gaming headsets, sipping tea (I think Lauren had wine 🍷) and being moms. Now go fill up your Halloween calendar and share some of what YOU love about this holiday with us! Stay fierce friends, and know that you are enough. XOXOA & L Ways to Listen!https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpod

Our very first episode happens to be our #1 listened to episode and although that is statistically the case for any podcast, we know that you all loved listening to Nolan just as much as we did, so we're bringing it back. Nolan's perspective of having working parents is touching and heartfelt. He is wise beyond his 13 little years (almost 14!). We didn't prepare him for the questions we were going to ask, we just asked, and he delivered. Enjoy this weeks flash back to March of 2024 and we will be back with all new content next week. Stay fierce friends, and know that you are enough. XOXOA & L Ways to Listen!https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpod

Are you one of those people who knew early on the path you were going to take? All the boxes you needed to check off and the exact order you were going to do it? If so, this episode will speak to your soul. If not, I promise it will also speak to your soul. Emily truly bares it all with Amy and Lauren, as she takes us back all the way to childhood, sharing what it was like being the oldest and wisest sibling. We dive into a deep, heartfelt discussion about the control many of us seek to have over our lives, often to our detriment. A licensed professional counselor, certified rehabilitation counselor, wife, and mother of two, Emily brings an incredible perspective surrounding anxiety, and postpartum depression while she shares personal stories, emotions, and laughter. We are so thankful Emily brought an honest and raw conversation to The Mother Load and you're going to be too! Stay fierce friends, and know that you are enough. XOXOA & L Ways to Listen!https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpod

This week's episode is with Audra Friends, one of Amy's besties from College (Go Broncos!) turned Tennessee Mama of 2! This week we met with Audra who was calling in from the beautiful state of TN, while her husband was on a 24 hour shift at the Fire Hall and her kiddos were hanging out in the other room. In the 1 hour window she had before a night of travel baseball with the kiddos, of course. Audra sheds some light on the good and the difficult parts of working from home full time while raising babies, living across the country from her Michigan family, and managing her family as a wife of a firefighter. She gets honest about how her journey has been difficult at times and what led her to where she is today. Craigslist roomies, Nashville adventures, and of course she shares what she would do if she had a day to herself with no responsibilities! Listen in and get to know and love this working mom as much as we do! Stay fierce friends, and know that you are enough. XOXOA & L

Halloween 🎃 The season of cute spooky decor, adorable costumes, school parties, trunk or treat, candy, Halloween traditions, sweet memories, candy, haunted houses, candy, and more candy. 🍭 👻 It really is the best. We are definitely NOT in the camp of this holiday being bad for the children or the world - so listen with caution. We love it. Spend some time re-living some of our favorite Halloween traditions and get a real life glimpse of Lauren’s Halloween calendar! 🗓️ Another late night virtual episode you’re going to get a glimpse of what we’re like after hours, using our kids gaming headsets, sipping tea (I think Lauren had wine 🍷) and being moms. Now go fill up your Halloween calendar and share some of what YOU love about this holiday with us! Stay fierce friends, and know that you are enough. XOXOA & L Ways to Listen!https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpod

This week Amy and Lauren recorded their first ever virtual episode! Little fact, in case you didn’t know, all of our recording is done in a FREE studio in a library. It really is incredible to have all the tools you need to start a podcast - nothing should hold you back. Just do it! We hope our amateur recording methods worked enough for you to enjoy this episode. We think it’s totally fine 😃 Co-Parenting is a topic we haven’t really brought up before even though it is a situation Amy and Lauren live with. There’s a lot to unpack with this topic, however this episode highlights some of the things that can make it a really beautiful, special, blessing for the children and the parents involved. It doesn’t have to be difficult, miserable, upsetting, or dramatic, and it really won’t be when the children are put first. Take a listen, share your perspective and let’s keep sharing, because this is YOUR story. Stay fierce friends, and know that you are enough. XOXOA & L Ways to Listen!https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpod

Hey guys, welcome to another week of The Mother Load. This week we had the pleasure of speaking with Juel Tabor, a unique mom of 4 small babies. Juel gave us some insight on being a military wife, and how she has had to get comfortable with change. We also dive into discovering your identity after multiple life changes. Anyone who had been involved in military life can relate to the stress it puts on a family and Juel is now living through it was a middle-schooler who has big feelings. The struggle is real and this is a new era for the Tabor family. This is a heart-felt episode with a lot of reflection, we hope this conversation makes you feel less alone and helps you find a place in the complexities of life. Thank you Juel for being so open with us and sharing your story with our community! <3 Stay fierce friends, and know that you are enough. XOXOA & L Ways to Listen!https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpod

If you’re from Michigan, this episode will hit you to your core, just like it did for Lauren & I. You guys…. It’s Amy Zhender Grossi. Not only does she share a first name with Amy, but she also shares a name with her beloved family, The Zhenders, the family so many of you have loved from afar each time you visit Frankenmuth, Michigan. She is as real as they come. She’s just like us and she’s just like you. A mom, a wife, a friend. She has to plan dinners, juggle schedules, get up early to work out, and go to work. Stay fierce friends, and know that you are enough. XOXOA & L Bavarian Blast Reservations: https://www.bavarianinn.com/bavarian-blast-indoor-waterpark/#dipipopup-52678Ways to Listen!https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpod

In this weeks episode Lauren rekindles her friendship with Brandi Alcorn (Bohn) after not seeing each other since 2007! We all have those friends from high school/middle school/etc. that we just lost touch with and this is your sign to reach back out! Making new friends as an adult if hard, but maybe it is easier when you share a past. Lets all try to "date" our old friends!Not only was this an exciting re-introduction but Brandi is doing so much! We can't wait for you to hear about the journey she took getting into the career she is in today and how she found the key to career happiness (spoiler alert, it isn't the paycheck). Brandi is also pregnant with her 2nd baby and her son just turned 2. We talked with her about the pressures of being a first time mom and how much you learn from that experience. Enjoy this episode, it's a fun one!Disclaimer: we mention a story about a "goose" but it was actually a SWAN! Stay fierce friends, and know that you are enough. XOXOA & L Ways to Listen!https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpod

Welcome to Episode 20, with the one, the beautiful, the kindest mama bear, wife, friend, advocate, nurse and… bulldog, Crystal Miller. Crystal’s journey is admirable and inspiring - not just to working moms, but all moms. She followed her heart into her career and never took the easy road. She teaches us to listen to our gut and trust our intuition. Thank you for being such a wonderful person we should all aspire to be more like! Oh, and she recorded this episode straight from work, or the football field, I can’t recall - but she made time and we are all so much better because of it! Stay fierce friends, and know that you are enough. XOXOA & L Ways to Listen!https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpod

Ah, the joys of back to school. I mean, new school year new me, right!? Join us as we kick off the school year with an episode all about the feels, the schedule, the routine, and everything public and private school related. Amy opens up about her struggle to find her ideal workout time - and I think by the end of it, we land on some solid advice that can help anyone looking to carve out some workout time! Enjoy your back to school season everyone! Stay fierce friends, and know that you are enough. XOXOA & L Ways to Listen!https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpod

Laura VH is a FORCE! ⚡️This is a no judgement, no BS, no time for nonsense kind of working mom. She is a boss lady, wife, mom of 3 children, friend and crockpot queen - to name a few of her titles. Oh, and she has a Disc Golf Course in her backyard.She has a beautiful story of how she became to be the Laura VH the world knows and some heartfelt wisdom we are better off for hearing, especially those of us with teens. Enjoy this week’s episode. We’re so grateful for your listening ears! Stay fierce friends, and know that you are enough. XOXOA & L Ways to Listen!https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpod

You’re going to love this episode! Our favorite part of this entire interview was the beautiful realization that Carrie has became the village for others, that she never had herself. How beautiful and sweet is that!!! Carrie is a selfless, loving mother, always pivoting and doing what’s best for her two kiddos, while taking care of herself along the way. You’re going to be enlightened no matter the age of your kiddos or your spot in your career. Give her a listen 😍Stay fierce friends, and know that you are enough. XOXOA & L Ways to Listen!https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpod

That's like, over 500 hours of recorded minutes of our voices out there in the universe. Pretty wild actually. Let's keep this mother ship moving!! What better way, than an episode about @AmySeymour. We hope you get to laugh or cry or pee your pants or something alongside this weeks light hearted episode of Amy and Lauren.Stay fierce friends, and know that you are enough. XOXOA & L Ways to Listen!https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpod

Welcome to Episode 15 with Brandi Carmode!Another week of mom's talking about kids and mom stuff, you may think how could we possibly keep this going? Well, trust me, we can, and you're not going to want to miss hearing from Brandi. Her perspective on motherhood is one to be admired, whether you're a working mom, a stay at home mom, or anything in between. She's a courageous woman who fiercely loves her children and her family. She's a stay at home mom, a breast cancer survivor, a beautiful friend and a dedicated wife. You're going to want to hear Brandi's recent #momfail, where she shares so vulnerably, a wake up call that we all will be better off for hearing. She reminds us we need to pay attention to the small details and listen to what our kids are trying to tell us, in their own unique way. It was such a beautiful conversation, I'm so glad it's out there now, and you all get to hear from Brandi's slice of motherhood. Stay fierce friends, and know that you are enough. XOXOA & L Ways to Listen!https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpod

Coffee or tea? Morning person or night owl? Go to karaoke song? Happy Wednesday, friends! Are you guys loving your summer as much as we are?!?! The week we recorded this episode was a beautiful summery Saturday morning, and we definitely took a moment to soak in the beauty of it. Beauty in the sun, the friendship, our surroundings, our mindsets, and our conversation. Sometimes life can be so chaotic, messy, frantic, and BUSY, that we forget to just soak in a few moments while it’s happening. Trust me - we get it. While we enjoy the middle of this memorable summer as busy moms who just want to be tan, fit, happy and on the beach - let’s take a moment to breathe it in and relish in the moment. Whatever the moment is for you. Just f*cking soak it up. And then pop on this weeks episode for some laughs and light hearted conversation of two super normal unique trendy working badass moms. 😎 We love ya friends. You are fierce and you are enough. Xoxoxoxoxoxoxo A & LWays to Listen!https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpod

Lucky Episode #13 🍀 She is the real deal. She lives on a farm filled with dogs and goats, she’s a world traveler, adventurer, risk taker, caring, loving mother, wife, friend, leader, boss lady, and MORE. Elissa Olson shares her courageous and beautiful story with us on this episode. She walks us through making the career pivot so she could be more present in her daughters life, she touches on the highs and lows of being a working, ambitious, career-driven single mom, and she gives us some real hard advice you NEED to hear, especially if you’re a working mom. Enjoy another week of TML friends, we are so grateful to you, and hope you enjoy these as much as we do. XOXO A & LWays to Listen!https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpod

⭐️Welcome to Episode 12 ⭐️ Join Amy & Lauren as they give candid answers to the very much unplanned prompt…. “Tell me about a time….” We definitely share some heartfelt moments, vulnerable moments, and laughs on this episode but really the takeaway is letting your guard down and just telling it how it is! Enjoy this care free episode of friendship, fun, and real talk! XOXO A & L Ways to Listen! https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpod

Welcome to the episode where you meet your next best friend you never knew you needed. I’m serious. It’s, SHANA RALL (Lauren's sister in-law)!! She’s not only saving lives at one of the most highly regarded Hospitals out there, but she’s a ER Nurse, Educator, (I mean there’s a lot of initials after her name), the 24/7 on call family nurse, wife, mom of two, career smashing, life saving boss mom. 🙌 Join us as Shana shares her mom fails, guilty pleasures & tells us how she thrives in the chaos. There’s so much to learn from Shana but what you’ll love the most is what an honest down to earth person she is - especially as it relates to motherhood! Don’t wait. Listen now! Stay fierce and know that you are enough! XOXO A & L

We mentioned it was coming…and now it’s here. Join Amy & Lauren this week on TML, where they deep dive into their experiences with multi-level marketing. 😳While Lauren has an outsiders perspective that many of you will relate to, Amy brings us deep emotion and stories from behind her MLM curtain. What started as an exciting opportunity for Amy back in 2015 has been nothing short of a rollercoaster of a journey since. From falling in love with products and an uplifting community to toxic culture and cult like behavior - we hope you listen and find some sort of peace and understanding no matter what “side” of MLM you’ve been on. As always, stay fierce and know that you are enough. XOXO A & L Ways to Listen!https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpod

Happy Father’s Day to all the Father’s out there! Of course we had to celebrate this day with a special ⭐️BONUS EPISODE ⭐️ !! Meet, Papa Terry (Amy’s Dad). Papa Terry just scratches the surface of his incredibly rewarding and deeply emotional career in law enforcement and he shares what keeps him grounded in his marriage. His insight into parenthood, fatherhood, and motherhood is touching and profound. Trust us when we say this, you want to hear what Papa Terry has to say! Now go listen, go golf, go fishing, go do what you need to do on Father’s Day and know that we moms LOVE you!

Meet Jen! After you listen to this episode, you’re going to love her just as much as we do. Jen is compassionate, wise, and fierce beyond all reasonable doubt. She is a wife, a badass business owner boss lady, an ex-corporate boss lady, a loving mom to her children and dogs (shout out dog moms!), a speaker, a sales performance coach, and executive leadership coach. ⭐️Jen is the owner and founder of Jen E. Miller and Associates, but her story doesn’t start there. Join us to hear Jen’s perspective on marriage, parenting (technology details), professional and personal success, preparing for the unexpected, and more. She is the real deal. She’s honest and kind and has the biggest heart. Take a listen and remember, you are fierce and you are enough. Xoxo A & L Ways to Listen!https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpod

Hey Guys, on this episode of the mother load Amy and Lauren discuss Mother's Day, summer childcare and the importance of female friendships. Have a listen and stay until the end for some fun recommendations! Link to fun things! https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpod

Hey everyone, in this episode of The Mother Load we have the pleasure of speaking with Lauren's sister-in-law Nicole Rall!Nicole is many things but to sum her up she is super mom of 3 awesome ladies, a photographer, a homesteader, a homeschooler... sourdough is life and life is her. She does it all while maintaining a consciousness that many of us take for granted. We discussed how Nicole makes choices, what fuels her motivations and how the heck she manages her mother load! If you are at all interested in an alternative way of living, stepping out of what is "normal" or sourdough...this episode is for you!Enjoy this enchanting conversation with Nicole <3For more ways to listen check out our Linktree! https://linktr.ee/themotherloadpodFor ways to engage with Nicole find her on...Instagram: @nicolerallphotographyWebsite: https://www.nicolerallphotography.com/