Working Moms Redefined

Pregnancy and birth can bring a unique tension for high-capacity women- the desire to be prepared, informed, and thoughtful… without feeling like everything depends on getting the plan exactly right.  In this episode, I’m joined by Brittany Higgins, a doula and former labor and delivery nurse, who shares a perspective that is both empowering and deeply reassuring. Brittany helps women feel confident in their voice, supported in their decisions, and prepared for birth without being driven by fear.  Together, we talk about:  What birth advocacy really means from a doula’s perspective  The difference between being informed and feeling pressured or fearful  How the desire for control often shows up during pregnancy and birth  Ways partners and support people can help advocate during labor  Questions women can ask providers to feel more confident in their decisions  What support really looks like in the postpartum season  This episode is for the woman who wants to feel ready for birth, not because she can control every outcome, but because she understands her options, trusts her voice, and feels supported throughout the process.  Because preparation isn’t about fear- it’s about confidence, support, and knowing you are not navigating birth alone.  Connect with Brittany  Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/britt.the.birth.doula/  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/brittany.higgins.7713/  Website: https://britt-the-birth-doula.com/   Connect with Denise of Working Moms Redefined:    Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined    Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!     Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!    Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott    Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/working-moms-redefined/posts/?feedView=all    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@denisetallcottleadership  

This episode with Amy Hendrian resonated with so many of you, and we wanted to bring it back.  In this conversation, we sit down with Amy, business owner and mom of three, for an honest and relatable discussion about divorce, co-parenting, owning a business, and what it means to be a full-time mom, with or without a parenting contract.  Amy shares her experience navigating the early days of divorce, the fears she carried for her kids, and how she has redefined what showing up looks like. We talk through the many “buckets” of life, from kids and work to friendships and self, and the ongoing tension of trying to be present for it all.  She also speaks to co-parenting with compassion, even when things do not align, and how she stays grounded in her identity and values while running a business and raising her kids. It is a reminder that so many moms are asking the same question, and the answer still holds true.  You’ll hear:  How she reclaims the title of “full-time mom”  What balance actually  looks like today  Why presence, not perfection, is what matters most  The guiding values that shape Amy’s approach to parenting and business  And one powerful message for any mom who feels like she’s falling short  If you missed this one the first time, this episode is worth a listen. Connect with Bailey’s Coffeehouse & Fudge Shop:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Baileyscoffeeandfudge  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baileyscoffeehouse/?hl=en    Connect with Amy Hendrian:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-hendrian-b40863179/    Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!    Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined   Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!    Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott     LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/working-moms-redefined/   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@denisetallcottleadership   Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com 

Youth sports are often about more than learning the game. They are opportunities for children to build confidence, resilience, and life skills that extend far beyond the court or field.  In this episode, Denise reflects on the powerful role coaches play in shaping not only athletic ability, but also character, communication, and courage. She shares a personal moment with her daughter Sydney, who became emotional when Denise’s coaching style felt direct and firm on the court- a reminder that growth often requires learning how to hold both encouragement and challenge at the same time.  This conversation explores how great coaches:  Build confidence by recognizing effort and celebrating progress  Teach kids how to make eye contact and communicate clearly  Encourage children to stand up for themselves respectfully  Help young athletes take initiative instead of waiting to be told what to do  Show kids how to handle correction without tying it to their identity  Create environments where mistakes become opportunities to grow  Denise also reflects on the balance between being supportive and being honest,  and why lifting up the “good jobs” matters just as much as helping kids develop discipline and responsibility.  Because the lessons children learn from coaches don’t stay in sports- they shape how they show up in friendships, classrooms, leadership roles, and eventually in their adult lives.  When coaches focus on developing the whole person, the impact lasts far longer than any season.  Connect with Denise of Working Moms Redefined:    Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined    Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!     Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!    Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott    Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/working-moms-redefined/posts/?feedView=all    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@denisetallcottleadership  

What happens when the microphone turns and the host becomes the one answering the questions? In this episode of Working Moms Redefined, Denise is joined by her husband, Jeremy, for a candid, unscripted conversation that offers a deeper look into motherhood, marriage, and the mental load so many women carry.   Through thoughtful questions and honest reflection, this episode explores what it really looks like to balance work, family, and personal growth… without pretending to have it all figured out.  Together, they dive into:  The challenges of motherhood, including unlearning past patterns and navigating perfectionism   The invisible mental load many women carry and the importance of asking for help   How communication in marriage evolves, especially around expectations and support   This episode is equal parts insightful and lighthearted, with moments of humor, honesty and real-life perspective. It’s a reminder that growth happens in conversation, that support starts with communication, and that you don’t have to do it all alone.  Because sometimes the most powerful thing you can do…is ask for what you need.  Connect with Denise of Working Moms Redefined:    Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined    Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!    Click here to download Questions to Ask Your Partner!  Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!    Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott    Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/working-moms-redefined/   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@denisetallcottleadership 

So many working moms feel like they are constantly behind- juggling responsibilities, managing invisible tasks, and trying to keep everything moving forward, all while wondering why it still feels so heavy.  In this episode, I sit down with Lisa Woodruff, founder of Organize 365, to talk about the real reason so many high-capacity women feel overwhelmed, and why organization is about so much more than containers, checklists, or doing more.  Lisa’s work focuses on helping busy women develop practical systems for managing home, paper, and life so they can reclaim time for what they are uniquely created to do.   Together, we explore:  Why capable women often feel like they are doing everything right but still feel behind  The hidden mental load many women carry that often goes unseen or unacknowledged  The difference between perfectionism and becoming a “woman of excellence”  Why organization is a learnable skill- not a personality trait   How creating simple systems can actually create more mental space and freedom  Lisa’s approach emphasizes progress over perfection and helps women build systems that support real life, not an unrealistic standard. This conversation is for the woman who is tired of feeling scattered, behind, or mentally overloaded and ready to create structure that actually supports the life she wants to live.  Because organization isn’t about doing more- it’s about creating space for what matters most.  Connect with Lisa  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/organize365/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Organize365   LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisawoodruff/   Website and Sunday Basket info : https://organize365.com/escapingquicksand/   Connect with Denise of Working Moms Redefined:    Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined    Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!       Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!    Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott    Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/working-moms-redefined/   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@denisetallcottleadership  

High-capacity women often believe that if they work a little harder, try a little more, or push through one more challenge, things will finally fall into place. But what if the real barrier isn’t effort… it’s our thought habits?  In this episode, I sit down with leadership coach and author Amy Kemp to talk about the subconscious thought patterns that quietly shape our decisions, our confidence, and the way we show up in work, motherhood, and life.  Amy shares insights from her book I See You and her work coaching hundreds of female leaders on how to recognize the internal narratives that keep us stuck, even when we’re doing all the “right” things.  In this conversation, we explore:  Why you can’t outwork your thought habits  How high-achieving women unknowingly sabotage their own progress  The power of recognizing and replacing subconscious thought patterns  Why boundaries, rhythm, and even play matter more than we think  The invisible weight of unpaid labor many women carry  This episode is for the woman who feels capable, driven, and committed but sometimes wonders why things still feel harder than they should.  You may not need to work harder. But you may need to think differently.   Connect with Amy  Website: www.amykemp.com   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amykempinc/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amykempinc  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/amykempinc   Link to Purchase I See You: https://www.amazon.com/See-You-Guide-Women-More-Without/dp/1774584425/ref=sr_1_1  Take the FREE Habit Finder Assessment here: https://amykemp.com/habit-finder-assessment/    Connect with Denise of Working Moms Redefined:    Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined    Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!     Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!       Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott    Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com   

For a long time, many of us believed “doing hard things” meant pushing more, achieving more, and carrying more responsibility - often at the expense of our peace, presence, and relationships.  But what if hard doesn’t always look like hustle?  In this solo episode, Denise shares a perspective shift that many high-capacity women are beginning to feel but haven’t always had language for: sometimes the hardest thing isn’t doing more… it’s choosing to do less.  We explore what it looks like to redefine strength in this season of life:  Moving from proving yourself to being present  Letting go of the pressure to always say yes  Learning that boundaries are not limitations, they are clarity  Recognizing that being where your feet are requires courage  Understanding that doing fewer things with intention often creates more impact  This conversation is an invitation to reconsider what “hard” really means and why saying no, slowing down, or choosing alignment over achievement may actually be the bravest leadership decision you make.  Because sometimes the strongest women are not the ones doing the most… they are the ones doing what matters most.    Connect with Denise of Working Moms Redefined:    Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined    Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!     Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!    Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott    Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/working-moms-redefined/posts/?feedView=all    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@denisetallcottleadership  

Birth stories don’t always unfold the way we imagine. even when we plan carefully, pray intentionally, and prepare thoroughly.  In this episode, I’m joined by Jen Duesterhaus, mom of three, nurse practitioner student and business owner, to talk about her very different birth experiences- and the ones that didn’t go according to plan. After hoping for a VBAC and approaching this pregnancy with a calm, faith-filled mindset for baby #3, she found herself facing unexpected turns and the difficult tension between control and surrender.  Together, we talk about:  How each of her three birth experiences shaped her differently  Why a VBAC felt important emotionally, physically, and spiritually  What it’s like when a carefully held plan starts to unravel  Navigating disappointment while still feeling deep gratitude  Learning to hold grief and faith at the same time  How surrender in birth reshaped her view of control in motherhood and life  This conversation is for the mom who feels like her birth story didn’t go “right.” For the woman still carrying quiet disappointment alongside overwhelming gratitude. For anyone learning that trusting God doesn’t always mean getting the outcome you hoped for.  Jen’s story is honest, reflective, and deeply reassuring: you can trust God and still grieve what you lost. You can be grateful and still wish it had gone differently. Both can exist at the same time.  Connect with Jen  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/jendues11   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenfarmwife   Connect with Denise of Working Moms Redefined:    Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined    Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!     Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!    Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott    Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/working-moms-redefined/posts/?feedView=all    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@denisetallcottleadership  

Some parents are raising children without ever having been shown what healthy parenting looks like. No blueprint. No example. No consistent support.  In this episode, we talk with Allison Housewright about what it means to parent while healing to give your children emotional safety, consistency, and tools you may not have received yourself.  We explore:  What “parenting without parents” really means  The emotional weight of breaking generational cycles  Raising kids while navigating your own healing  What it feels like to parent 24/7 without built-in support  Why community may be the missing piece for so many families  We also talk about the idea of building local support circles for parents who are striving to do better, even with limited resources and little outside help.  This conversation is for the parents who are determined to give their children more than they were given, even when it feels lonely, exhausting, or uncertain. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re doing enough while trying to rewrite your own story, this episode will remind you that the very fact that you care means you’re already changing the narrative.  Connect with Allison  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allison.housewright.8   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allisonhousewright/  LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-housewright-76b658112/   FREE Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/raising-forward-5756/about     Connect with Denise of Working Moms Redefined:    Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined    Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!       Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!      Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott    Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/working-moms-redefined/   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@denisetallcottleadership  

As we celebrate one year of Working Moms Redefined, we’re revisiting one of our powerful early conversations with Therapist Sara Semenick. This episode remains just as meaningful today as it was when it first aired, offering insight and encouragement for anyone navigating growth, healing and the many roles that come with motherhood and career.  Sara brings her passion for helping women understand how past experiences and stored stress can influence how we show up in our daily lives. Drawing from her background in multiple therapeutic approaches, including NET Therapy (Neuro Emotional Technique), she explains how the mind and body work together and how greater self-awareness can help us break patterns that may be holding us back.  The conversation also explores the importance of understanding our personal motivations, family influences and the deeper “why” behind our behaviors. Tools like the Enneagram can offer helpful insight into personality and decision-making, while open conversations about mental health help normalize the idea that growth and healing look different for everyone.  Throughout the episode, Denise reflects on her own journey as a working mom, businesswoman and lifelong learner, sharing how self-discovery is an ongoing process. The discussion highlights how intentional reflection, meaningful relationships and personal accountability can help us become cycle breakers for ourselves and our families.  If you’re revisiting this episode with us or listening for the first time, we hope this conversation reminds you that growth takes time, self-awareness is powerful and every step forward matters.    Connect with Sara Semenick of Deeper Roots Counseling:   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552973679755   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deeperrootscounselingmft/   Website: https://deeperrootscounselingmft.com/     Enneagram Test Link: https://assessment.yourenneagramcoach.com     Book Suggestion: “The Body Keeps Score.” https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0670785938/ref=asc_df_0670785938/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693449522341&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16785464844668993613&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9022417&hvtargid=pla-436114357585&psc=1&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693449522341&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16785464844668993613&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9022417&hvtargid=pla-436114357585&psc=1     Additional Book Links on Sara's Website: https://deeperrootscounselingmft.com/services     NET Therapy Example in the Referenced Grey’s Anatomy Episode: https://youtu.be/EJP8t2lv_vY?si=xijKD8aTyr6qsn9E     Connect with Denise of Working Moms Redefined:     Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined    Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com/9-99-9-minutes-landing   Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!        Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/     Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott     LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/working-moms-redefined/   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@denisetallcottleadership   Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com   

If you’ve ever felt like your energy makes no sense, your mood shifts without warning, or your body isn’t responding the way it used to, this episode is going to feel like a deep exhale.  I’m joined by Dr. Yoon Hang (John) Kim, a board-certified physician specializing in integrative and functional medicine who focuses on root-cause healing for complex conditions. Together, we unpack what’s really happening inside the bodies of busy, high-capacity women- especially when hormones, stress, sleep, and nervous system overload collide.  In this conversation, we talk about:  Why so many women feel like their bodies are working against them  The difference between achievement-based wellness and rhythm-based wellness  How chronic depletion shows up hormonally and emotionally  Why sleep is still the most powerful wellness tool we have  What cortisol actually does and when it becomes a problem  Hormone shifts after motherhood most women aren’t warned about  Simple ways to support your body without overwhelm or extremes  This episode is for women who are tired of guessing, tired of pushing through, and ready to understand their bodies instead of fighting them.  Connect with Dr. Kim  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578328574745  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoonhangkimmd/   LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/yoon-hang-kim-md-mph-6308597/   Website: https://www.directintegrativecare.com/   “Tao of Healing: A Story of Georgia Integrative Medicine” Book: https://www.amazon.com/Tao-Healing-Georgia-Integrative-Medicine-ebook/dp/B00QFJSFJ8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2C7EVI69LXMIJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.qe2QC2rwDohgfjalDW-iGA.UbbWltbBTk5xd4dQ2Q8nbE5CKLjZjcY2_ugYudeZhbg&dib_tag=se&keywords=tao+of+healing+georgia+integrative+medicine&qid=1766488848&sprefix=tao+of+healing+georgia+integrative+medicin%2Caps%2C231&sr=8-1   Connect with Denise of Working Moms Redefined:    Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined    Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!       Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!       Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott    Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com    TikTok: Denise Tallcott Leadership (@denisetallcottleadership) | TikTok  LinkedIn: (11) Working Moms Redefined: Overview | LinkedIn  Pinterest: Pinterest 

This week on Working Moms Redefined, Denise shares a powerful leadership metaphor inspired by a lesson from John C. Maxwell: be a river, not a reservoir.  Denise paints a vivid comparison between the main channel and the quiet coves using the Lake of the Ozarks. The cove represents rest, reflection and consumption. The main channel represents movement, connection and contribution. Both serve a purpose. Leadership is about knowing when to leave the cove and return to the current.  In this episode, Denise challenges listeners to examine their own patterns. Are you primarily consuming content, ideas and encouragement? Or are you taking what you have learned and pouring it into others? Are you anchoring in comfort, or are you stepping back into motion to serve, teach and connect?  This conversation explores the service-based mindset that defines meaningful leadership. It is not about recognition or self-promotion. It is about fueling others so they can show up better in their own lives. Whether that looks like asking a thoughtful question at work, volunteering in a new capacity or being fully present with your children, leadership is found in everyday moments of intentional impact.  If you have been in a season of gathering, learning or resting, this episode is your gentle nudge to re-enter the current. You are allowed to recharge. But you were not designed to stay stagnant. Choose the river. Choose movement. Choose to pour back into the people and spaces that matter most.  Connect with Denise of Working Moms Redefined:    Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined    Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!     Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!    Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott    Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@denisetallcottleadership   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/working-moms-redefined  

What does it actually mean to raise a leader? Not just a high achiever, but a thoughtful, capable, emotionally grounded human? In this episode, I sit down with therapist Penni Ippensen, who brings decades of experience working with families and the perspective of a working mom who raised three daughters of her own. Together, we explore how everyday moments at home shape leadership, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence, often more than we realize.  In this conversation, we talk about:  What qualities truly matter when raising leaders and critical thinkers  How moms can model confidence and healthy decision-making, even when they feel unsure  Balancing guidance with allowing kids to form their own opinions  Simple ways to encourage curiosity, conversation, and emotional awareness at home  What emotional skills are most important to teach early  We also dive into sibling relationships, including:  What’s normal conflict versus what deserves closer attention  Teaching kids how to disagree respectfully and repair after conflict  Helping siblings build connection even with very different personalities  Avoiding comparison, competition, and “scorekeeping” between kids  Penni also shares wisdom from hindsight, what mattered less than she thought when her girls were young, and what she now sees as foundational. This episode is for moms who care deeply, feel the weight of raising kids well, and need reassurance that leadership is built in small, imperfect moments, not constant perfection.  Connect with Penni  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/penni.ippensen   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PenniIppensenTherapy/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/penni-ippensen-279a2749/     Connect with Denise of Working Moms Redefined:    Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined    Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!       Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!       Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott    Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com    TikTok: Denise Tallcott Leadership (@denisetallcottleadership) | TikTok  LinkedIn: (11) Working Moms Redefined: Overview | LinkedIn  Pinterest: Pinterest 

This week on Working Moms Redefined, Denise shares a reflection on decision-making, mom guilt and the weight of choosing when there is no perfect answer. What happens when two important roles collide, when your child needs you and your work needs you, and you are forced to decide anyway?  Denise takes listeners inside a day that began at 4:40 a.m. with her seven-year-old son waking up in pain and ended with her standing in front of a room full of people leading training while coordinating care, calls and emotions from miles away. Through this story, she explores the leadership lesson that has stayed with her the most: indecision breaks trust more than making the “wrong” decision ever could.  In this episode, Denise unpacks what it looks like to make decisions based on the information you have in the moment, even when doubt creeps in later. She talks honestly about mom guilt, self-questioning and the quiet inner dialogue that tells us we should have done more, stayed longer or chosen differently. She also reflects on the power of being supported by people and workplaces that allow us to show up as whole humans, not only as professionals.  This conversation is a reminder that you are allowed to choose, trust yourself and move forward without replaying every scenario over and over in your head. You are not failing because you question your choices. You are leading, parenting and living in real life. If you have ever wrestled with guilt after making a hard decision, this episode will meet you right where you are and remind you that choosing something is often better than choosing nothing at all.  Connect with Denise of Working Moms Redefined:    Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined    Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!     Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!    Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott    Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@denisetallcottleadership   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/working-moms-redefined  

Leadership doesn’t stop when the workday ends — and for many working moms, it often feels heavier than ever.  In this episode of Working Moms Redefined, Denise sits down with Jamie Hansen, founder of Alloy Solutions, Maxwell Leadership–certified coach, and longtime counselor-turned-leadership developer, to explore what it truly means to lead with confidence, connection, and purpose.  Together, they unpack the concept of redemptive leadership — a way of leading rooted in self-awareness, restoration, and relationship rather than perfection or pressure. Jamie shares why high achievers often struggle with self-criticism, how “connection before correction” transforms leadership at work and at home, and why repair is often more powerful than getting it right the first time.  This conversation bridges leadership and motherhood, offering practical insight for women who are leading teams, families, and themselves — often all at once.  If you’ve ever felt the weight of responsibility, questioned your influence, or wondered if there’s a healthier way to lead without burning out, this episode will leave you feeling grounded, encouraged, and reminded that leadership doesn’t require flawlessness — it requires presence.  Purchase your ticket to attend Leadership Redefined LIVE in Quincy, IL: https://www.denisetallcottleadership.com/Leadership-redefined-livedenise   Connect with Jamie  Alloy Solutions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alloy_solutions/  Alloy Solutions Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alloysolutions   Jamie’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jamie.hansen.3344   Website: https://www.alloystrong.com/team   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/alloy-solutions/   X: https://x.com/alloy_solutions   Connect with Denise of Working Moms Redefined:   Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined    Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!     Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!    Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott    Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/working-moms-redefined/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@denisetallcottleadership  

What if the mess doesn’t mean you’re failing but that you’re fully living?  In this episode of Working Moms Redefined, Denise sits down with Kim Kupiecki, author of The Beautiful Mess, speaker, corporate leader, and mom, for an honest, grounding conversation about perfection, pressure, and grace in working motherhood.  Together, they explore why high-achieving women struggle so deeply with giving themselves grace, how the “everyone else has it figured out” lie keeps moms stuck, and what it really looks like to own your value, both at work and at home.  This conversation isn’t about doing more, fixing yourself, or chasing balance. It’s about releasing unrealistic expectations, redefining success, and learning how to show up with intention even when life feels messy.  If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, behind, or quietly questioning whether you’re doing enough, this episode is a reminder that you don’t need perfection to be a great mom, a strong leader, or a whole person.  Because the mess doesn’t disqualify you; it’s part of the story.  Connect with Kim  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimkupiecki  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimkupiecki  Website: https://kimkupiecki.com/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-beautiful-mess/about/   Kim’s Book:  https://www.amazon.com/Beautiful-Mess-Kimberly-Kupiecki/dp/1634896475/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3RA8CARM38KM&keywords=the+beautiful+mess+kimberly&qid=1704835686&s=books&sprefix=the+beautiful+mess+%2Cstripbooks%2C128&sr=1-4    Connect with Denise of Working Moms Redefined:    Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined    Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!     Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!    Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott    Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com   

This week on Working Moms Redefined, Denise is sharing reflections from a recent live conversation she hosted for the Nutrition HQ community about motivation, discipline, and what it really looks like to keep showing up for ourselves. At the start of a new year, motivation can feel hopeful and exciting. We make plans, set goals, and imagine how good it will feel to finally follow through. But as Denise gently reminds us, motivation is fleeting and that doesn’t mean anything is wrong with you. It just means you’re human.  In this episode, Denise talks about the shift from waiting to feel motivated to choosing discipline as an act of self-leadership. Not rigid, all-or-nothing discipline, but the kind rooted in care, intention, and trust in yourself. The kind that carries you forward on the days when life is full, energy is low, and no one else is cheering you on.  This conversation is a reminder that you don’t need to overhaul your life or have it all figured out. You need to keep taking small, aligned steps toward the things that matter to you. You are allowed to lead yourself with compassion, grace, and consistency. If you’ve ever felt discouraged because your motivation faded or wondered why you keep starting over, this episode is for you. You are not behind, and you are more capable than you realize.  Connect with Denise of Working Moms Redefined:    Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined    Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!     Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!    Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott    Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@denisetallcottleadership   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/working-moms-redefined  

Parenting isn’t hard because you’re doing it wrong- it’s hard because it’s deeply emotional work. In this episode, Denise sits down with Todd Sarner, founder of Transformative Parenting, to talk about what really makes parenting feel so challenging- even for smart, intentional, loving moms.  Together, they unpack why behavior problems are often communication problems, how to stay calm when emotions run high, and where to start when you’re craving more peace and connection at home. Todd also shares practical ways to get your partner on board, build emotional resilience in your kids, and navigate modern parenting challenges like screens and stress without losing yourself in the process.  If you’ve ever felt like parenting shouldn’t be this hard, this conversation will remind you—you’re not alone, and there’s a calmer, more connected way forward.  Connect with Todd Sarner  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tparenting/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tparenting   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddsarner/   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TransformativeParenting   Website: https://transformativeparenting.com/about   Free Transformative Parenting Masterclass https://masterclassforparents.com/?sl=tpwebsitemasterclass   Todd’s Book  https://transformativeparenting.com/the-calm-connected-parent  Connect with Denise of Working Moms Redefined:  Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined   Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!    Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!     Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott   Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com  

In this episode of Working Moms Redefined, I’m joined by Michelle Stallings, health coach and founder of Ambitious and Fit, who is dedicated to helping women break free from the cycle of putting themselves last. If you are tired of pushing your health to the back-burner, not feeling confident in your own skin, hiding from photos, or thinking you need to restrict, shrink, or punish yourself to feel better, this conversation will speak directly to you. Michelle believes mental clarity comes before physical results, and today she explains why mindset is the foundation of every lasting change. We talk about the most common traps working moms fall into, why so many of us feel stuck even when we know what to do, and how to shift from guilt and perfectionism into caring for yourself with confidence and intention. Michelle shares how to build routines that feel like Wonder Woman strength on real-life schedules, how to tune into what your body actually needs, and how to stop chasing diet culture expectations and start owning what balance means for you. She also offers simple micro habits and realistic starting points for the mom who feels overwhelmed or stretched thin. If you’re ready to feel beautiful in your own skin, build a strong and toned body you are proud of, and create habits that let you show up as the best version of yourself at home and at work, Michelle’s wisdom will feel like a breath of fresh air. Girl, she’s got you.   Connect with Michelle  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michelleestallings/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088201856669   Website: https://ambitiousandfit.com/   Podcast: Ambitious and Fit | Podcast on Spotify  Free downloadable:  https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m1wRDsGxHwSZKpm2zCQUq04puZjCEppR/view?mcp_token=eyJwaWQiOjk2MjM3NSwic2lkIjoxMzY0MzYxMjAsImF4IjoiN2YzY2QwODU5NWE5NGQ4MjU2NTIxZWExNTRiMTliZGMiLCJ0cyI6MTc2NDg4NTI4NiwiZXhwIjoxNzY3MzA0NDg2fQ.5usQ8scHqZmYeQkKjG_fIAPeEUvIntLijlA94wf-Bl0  Connect with Denise of Working Moms Redefined:   Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined   Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!     Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!     Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott   Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com 

In this episode, Denise highlights the next five most listened-to episodes of 2025, revisiting the conversations that continued to resonate with working moms as the year unfolded. These episodes captured real-life leadership moments, honest challenges, and the mindset shifts that helped working moms navigate busy seasons with more clarity and confidence.  As Denise walks through these standout episodes, she reflects on the themes that surfaced again and again: making decisions with intention, letting go of expectations that no longer serve you, and leading with purpose both professionally and personally. Each conversation serves as a reminder that growth does not always look loud or linear, but it is always meaningful.  At its core, this episode is about perspective. It’s an invitation to recognize how much you’ve carried, how much you’ve learned, and how much strength it takes to keep showing up day after day. It reframes the year not by what was accomplished, but by the wisdom gained along the way.  You’ll leave this episode feeling encouraged, affirmed, and reminded that every season matters. It’s a chance to reflect with grace, reconnect with the lessons that shaped this year, and move forward feeling supported, grounded, and aligned with what truly matters most.  Connect with Denise of Working Moms Redefined:   Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined   Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!   Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!     Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/working-moms-redefined/   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@denisetallcottleadership   Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com  

In this episode, Denise highlights five of the most listened-to episodes from this year, revisiting the conversations that resonated most deeply with working moms navigating leadership, motherhood, and everything in between. Each episode featured offered a moment of clarity, validation, or encouragement, and together they tell a powerful story about what working moms needed most this year.  Denise walks through the themes woven throughout these top episodes, from redefining success and setting boundaries, to embracing growth, confidence, and season-specific priorities. She reflects on how these conversations continue to meet working moms exactly where they are, often landing differently depending on the season of life or leadership you’re in now.  This episode is a reminder to pause and acknowledge your growth. It’s about honoring the lessons learned, the shifts made, and the quiet strength it takes to keep showing up, both at work and at home. It reframes reflection not as looking back with pressure, but as looking back with perspective and grace.  You’ll leave this episode feeling grounded, encouraged, and reminded that you are not alone in this journey. It’s a chance to see the year not through a lens of what wasn’t done, but through everything that mattered, and to step forward with clarity, confidence, and intention.  Connect with Denise of Working Moms Redefined:   Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined   Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!   Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!   Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/working-moms-redefined/   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@denisetallcottleadership   Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com  

This week on Working Moms Redefined, Denise walks you through The Ultimate Christmas Checklist for Working Moms- a simple, joy-filled guide designed to help you create meaningful memories without adding more to your plate in the busiest season of the year.  Instead of trying to do everything, Denise shares how to choose the traditions that matter most: mailing letters to Santa, driving around to see Christmas lights, letting kids pick out ornaments that reflect who they are right now, sibling gift exchanges, Christmas movie nights, cut-out cookies, and more. She even dives into the magic-makers- letters from Santa, footprints by the fireplace and why it’s totally OK if the Elf on the Shelf never shows up at your house.  But more than that, this episode reframes Christmas for working moms. It’s a reminder that your kids don’t need a perfect season, they need you. They need presence, not pressure. Connection, not comparison.  Denise also shares the leadership lessons woven into this season: how modeling joy, flexibility, and intention shapes your home and teaches your kids what truly matters.  You’ll leave this episode feeling lighter, inspired, and clear on how to create a Christmas that’s both memorable and manageable- a season rooted in joy, connection, and grace.  Grab your Christmas Checklist here: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com/The-Ultimamte-Christmast-Checklist  Connect with Denise of Working Moms Redefined:  Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined  Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!  Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!   Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott  Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com 

The holidays are supposed to be joyful—but for many working moms, they can feel like a juggling act of stress, sugar, and self-criticism. In this episode, Denise sits down with Dr. Meghan Garcia-Webb, a triple board-certified physician in internal, lifestyle, and obesity medicine, to talk about what it really means to stay healthy—physically and mentally—through the busiest season of the year.  Dr. Garcia-Webb works with high-achieving professionals who want to feel their best without falling into guilt, perfectionism, or unrealistic wellness expectations. Together, she and Denise unpack how to navigate food freedom during the holidays, manage comparison and stress, and create healthy rhythms that actually fit your life—not the other way around.  Whether you’re trying to balance holiday parties with real rest or simply want to ditch the “detox” mindset, this episode will leave you feeling empowered, grounded, and equipped to redefine health on your own terms this season.   Connect with Dr. Meghan Garcia-Webb   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghan-garcia-webb-md-54118a5/   Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/WellnesswithDrMeghan   Website: https://www.weightmedicinemd.com/     Connect with Denise of Working Moms Redefined:   Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined   Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!     Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!     Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott   Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com  

In this episode of Working Moms Redefined, I’m joined by Courtney Cecil, CEO, founder of the Working Moms Movement, mom of two, and a woman on a mission to help moms reclaim their time, energy, and identity. After walking through burnout, overwhelm, and the pressure to “do it all,” Courtney built an entire movement to reshape how women think about balance. Today, she shares what work-life balance actually looks like for modern mothers, the most common mistakes we make, and how to build schedules that support our family’s natural rhythm instead of someone else’s version of success. We talk about mom guilt, perfectionism, and the quiet pressure to measure ourselves against curated motherhood online- and the mindset shifts that bring peace back into the picture. Courtney offers practical tools to reduce overwhelm, set boundaries without guilt, decide what gets your yes (and your no), and take back control of your calendar before it takes control of you. If you’re tired, stretched thin, or craving more clarity and calm in your days, this conversation will remind you that balance isn’t a fantasy- it’s a set of small, intentional choices that you’re absolutely capable of making. This episode will leave you feeling lighter, supported, and empowered to redefine what success looks like for you, right where you are. Connect with Courtney and The Working Moms Movement  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsmovement/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsmovement   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/working-moms-movement/   Podcast: The Life Management System for Working Moms | Podcast on Spotify  Website: Working moms coaching  Connect with Denise of Working Moms Redefined:    Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined    Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!       Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!       Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott    Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com   

Let’s be honest- sometimes gratitude feels hard. Between the morning chaos, reheated coffee, and never-ending to-do lists, it’s easy to miss the small, sacred moments that make our days meaningful. In this episode, Denise shares what fun little things keep her gracious and not anxious. From the comfort of a warm mug (even if it’s been microwaved twice) to the laughter that follows a day gone completely sideways, this is a reminder that gratitude doesn’t have to be perfect or polished. It’s found in the real, messy, beautiful moments of everyday life. Tune in, smile a little, and remember: how we view things is how we do things. Connect with Denise of Working Moms Redefined:  Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined  Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!  Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!  Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott  Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com 

Parenting is beautiful and hard. Yes, both can exist at the same time. And as a mom, I’m all about learning from those who have walked the path ahead with grace and grit. Today’s guest, Heidi Allsop, knows that road well. She’s a certified life coach, social worker, and mom of five sons who has successfully navigated the teenage years five times over. As the host of the Raising Boys, Building Men podcast, Heidi helps moms of boys stop arguing and start connecting so they can enjoy meaningful conversations, restore trust, and parent with confidence. With a blend of professional expertise and real-life experience, she brings simple, high-impact strategies that work in real family life with no extra overwhelm required. In today’s episode, we’re diving into what it means to parent with the end in mind, raising teenage boys into capable, confident men, moving from power struggles to partnership, and building grit, confidence, and heart. Connect with Heidi  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heidiallsopcoaching/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heidiallsopcoaching   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heidi-allsop/   Website: https://www.heidiallsopcoaching.com  Heidi’s The Connection Blueprint: 8 Tips to Reconnect with Your Teenage Son — Starting Today  https://www.heidiallsopcoaching.com/the-connection-blue-print  Heidi’s Podcast with Denise  https://open.spotify.com/episode/6u8jhlj0U3JZ0KmSu5nL1k   Connect with Denise of Working Moms Redefined:  Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined    Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!   Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!  Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott  Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com

So many working moms (and dads) feel like hobbies are a luxury they don’t have time for. In this episode of Working Moms Redefined, Denise sits down for a fun and honest conversation with author AJ Simmons about why carving out “me time” isn’t selfish, it’s essential.  Through lighthearted icebreakers (like hobbies gone hilariously wrong and dream passions we’d turn into full-time jobs) to deeper reflections on parenting, stress relief, and balance, this episode explores how hobbies can make moms more present, energized, and connected at home and work.  You’ll hear a partner’s perspective on what men often miss about the mental load moms carry, why “micro-hobbies” can matter just as much as big ones, and how dads can support moms in reclaiming time for joy and creativity. We wrap up with fun takes on hobby trends, couple connections, and the dream hobbies we imagine when the kids are grown.  If you’ve ever thought, “I literally don’t have five minutes for myself,” this conversation will inspire you to see hobbies differently- as fuel, not fluff.  Link to purchase AJ’s book:  https://www.amazon.com/Space-Time-J-Simmons-ebook/dp/B0FW3YQB6Y/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=MJBP32V8JVYD&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.PKgTta0gipcKel6zyyHq3Q.8VrpQnNPa-zaYYrO6PAB61QzY61xBLQEZn1DAgI2UxM&dib_tag=se&keywords=aj+simmons+space+and+time&qid=1760663758&sprefix=aj+simmons+space+and+time%2Caps%2C92&sr=8-1&dplnkId=4ad5a480-8c54-40e6-9e6a-e2cd3f5e862e&nodl=1  Connect with Denise of Working Moms Redefined:  Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined  Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!  Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!  Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott  Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com 

Money isn’t just about dollars and cents. It’s about mindset, values, and the way we shape our future. In this conversation, Beth Underhill joins us to share how shifting your focus from short-term spending to long-term purpose can transform both your financial outlook and your family’s legacy. From breaking cycles to teaching kids about healthy money habits, Beth brings wisdom and encouragement for moms who want to model a new way forward. In this episode, you’ll learn:  How to shift from “working hard for money” to making money work for you.  Simple mindset shifts that help busy moms see themselves as capable investors.  Ways to talk about money at home without stress or guilt.  Practical, age-appropriate ways to teach kids about saving, spending, and giving.  How to let go of outdated money advice and create a healthier, more intentional family legacy.  Connect with Beth:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/investingwithbeth/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/investingwithbeth   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethjanuzziunderhill/   Connect with Denise of Working Moms Redefined:  Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined    Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!   Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!   Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott  Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com 

Bedtime doesn’t have to be a nightly battle. In this episode, Denise sits down with Amy Wiebe, founder of Unbound Motherhood and author of OLEA the Magical Sleep Fairy, to explore how imagination and Human Design can transform parenting. Amy shares the story behind OLEA, the “Tooth Fairy for sleep” that turns resistance into cooperation, and explains how Human Design gives moms a personalized roadmap to understand themselves and their children on a soul level. Together they dive into the real struggles moms face, the most common bedtime mistakes (and how to fix them tonight), and even walk through a live Human Design reading. Whether your evenings feel chaotic or you’re craving more ease in your parenting, this conversation offers practical, magical tools to bring more calm, connection, and joy into your home. Where to Find Amy Online:  https://unboundmotherhood.com/  https://facebook.com/amyinkelowna  https://www.instagram.com/unboundmotherhood_    Connect with Denise of Working Moms Redefined:  Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined  Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!  Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!   Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott  Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com 

Many moms think they’re failing at home but what if it’s actually their homes that are failing them? In this conversation with Jan Odesanya, interior design expert, we explore how environment shapes mental health, why guilt so often lingers around household expectations, and the hidden friction points that quietly drain working moms every day. Jan shares practical, life-giving design strategies, a powerful story of one mom who discovered she didn’t need more discipline but more support, and how her Design on Demand innovation is helping families create beautiful, functional spaces without the overwhelm. From quick fixes you can do in 30 minutes to redefining design as self-care, this episode is about reclaiming your space so you can reclaim your sanity. Key Takeaways:  How your home environment directly affects stress, burnout, and emotional well-being.  The top everyday “friction points” in a home that quietly add stress and how to fix them.  Why thoughtful design is more than aesthetics- it’s self-care that supports your whole family.  Work with Jan If your home feels like it’s working against you,  chaotic mornings, constant mess, daily guilt, you’re not failing. The space just isn’t set up to support you. That’s why I created Mondän’s Design on Demand app. Think of it as getting a complete, ready-to-go room design off the shelf — layouts, shopping links, and a step-by-step guide to bring it to life. No guesswork, no overwhelm, just a home that finally works for you. As a gift to Denise’s listeners, you can get 25% off your first room design with code WORKINGMOMS25 at https://mondan.co/ Jan’s Social Media Handles Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mondan.interiors/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mondan.interiors LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janodesanya  Connect with Denise of Working Moms Redefined:  Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined    Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!   Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!   Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott  Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com 

As working moms, we all wrestle with the pull of screens- for our kids and ourselves. How do we balance the reality of technology with the desire for our children to be captivated by life, not just a device? In this episode of Working Moms Redefined, Denise sits down with Tracy Foster, co-founder and executive director of Screen Sanity, to talk about the challenges and opportunities of raising kids in a digital age. Tracy’s work has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, and her team is equipping parents worldwide with tools to navigate technology without letting it take over family life. Together, they dig into questions every parent asks: When should my child get a phone?  How much screentime is too much?  What do I say when my kids push back on-screen limits?  How can I protect my child’s self-esteem in a social media world?  And, how can I give myself breathing room as a mom without defaulting to a tablet?  This is a conversation full of practical ideas, encouragement, and permission to take small, realistic steps toward healthier rhythms for your family.  Because at the end of the day, it’s not about eliminating screens altogether. It’s about helping our kids (and ourselves) live fully present, meaningful lives.  Tracy’s Social Media Handles Instagram: @screensanity  Facebook: @Screen Sanity  LinkedIn:  @Screen Sanity and @Tracy Foster YouTube: @screensanity  Connect with Denise of Working Moms Redefined:  Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined  Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!  Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!   Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott  Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com    Tin Can Wi-Fi Phone: Tin Can - The Landline, Reinvented for Kids   Bark Kid Phone: The Bark Phone for Kids | Bark  Bark App: Parental Controls for Families | Bark  Kids Calling Watch: TOPCHANCES Kids Smart Watch with SIM Card, Touch Screen, Call, 8 Games, Camera, Video, Music Player (Black) - Walmart.com  Gryphon Home Router for Parents: Gryphon   Screen Sanity Parent Night Kit: Trainings: BRING DIGITAL WELLNESS TO LIFE WITH OUR SCREEN SANITY PARENT NIGHT KIT | Screen Sanity   Screen Sanity Social Media Playbook: Tool: Social Media Playbook | Screen Sanity 

Do you remember life before kids? For some, it feels like forever ago. For others, it’s as clear as yesterday. New mom Emilie White, President & CEO of The Relish Jar, is soaking up the baby snuggles and giggles with her 4-month-old daughter, Penelope. But alongside the joy, Emilie faced an unexpected challenge- feeling the “loss” of her marriage. Not divorce, but the disconnection many couples experience in early parenthood. In this candid conversation, Emilie shares: What surprised her most about the transition into motherhood  How she and her husband Jake began to rebuild connection after feeling distant  The ways her identity has shifted as both a wife and business leader  Practical rhythms and rituals that help them stay connected in busy seasons  Encouragement for moms who may feel the same loss of connection in their marriage  Stick around until the end for a fun lightning round where Emilie reveals:  Her go-to comfort food after a long day  Whether she prefers sweatpants nights in or date nights out  One parenting rule she swore she’d never break—but totally does now  This episode is an honest reminder that while connection takes work, it’s worth every step.  Connect with Emilie:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emiliewhite731/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emilie.jane.944   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilie-white-835a2351/     Connect with The Relish Jar:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therelishjar/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/therelishjar   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-relish-jar/   Website: https://therelishjar.com/    Connect with Denise of Working Moms Redefined:  Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined    Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!   Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!   Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott  Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com 

What do bangs have to do with confidence? A lot more than you think. In this episode, I share a lighthearted story about Sydney’s new haircut that sparked a bigger conversation about confidence, authenticity, and the freedom to show up as who we really are. We’ll talk about how even small changes can unlock a new version of ourselves, why living authentically matters, and how we can help our kids do the same. By the end, you’ll see that bangs aren’t just about hair—they’re about the courage to step into the truest version of ourselves and invite our children to do the same. We’ll discuss:   Sydney got bangs- and it changed more than her look.  Confidence can feel like stepping into a new person.  Small changes can unlock big authenticity.  Living true to ourselves frees others to do the same.  Helping our kids: notice what lights them up, give them space, and model authenticity ourselves.  Connect with Denise of Working Moms Redefined:  Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined  Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!  Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!  ollow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott  Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com 

Life rarely goes according to plan. Divorce, infertility, loss- some moments shatter us, while others quietly reshape us. In this powerful conversation, our guest with Life UnNested shares how creating a personal vision became her anchor through life’s biggest curveballs. We are invited us to imagine what could shift if we designed our lives not around expectations, guilt, or “shoulds,” but around our truest desires. A vision doesn’t guarantee that everything will work out perfectly, it gives us clarity for when it doesn’t. It’s a compass that steadies us in survival mode, helps us redefine success, and reminds us what to say yes to. This episode of Working Moms Redefined will leave you feeling grounded, empowered, and ready to create a personal blueprint for your life that is free, aligned, and authentically yours. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:  How to shift your perspective from the “Un” (unworthy, unexplained, unexpected) to purpose and possibility  Why creating a vision for your life matters most when things don’t go as planned  Practical ways to root yourself when life feels unsteady  How to take the next right step when you can’t see the bigger picture  The surprising freedom that comes when you trust what is meant for you will find you   Work with Life UnNested Website: Alifeunnested.com  E-mail: [email protected]  Link to Polarity Exercise: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HSu_4vyOcNcr_oH5U-zGFC7DQqKRo1yG/view?usp=sharing  Connect with Denise of Working Moms Redefined:  Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined    Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!   Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!   Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott  Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com  

Meet Maggie Strong, owner of Strong Consulting. She helps communities achieve positive, sustainable change through planning and public engagement. Maggie also empowers women to lead with clarity, confidence, and courage. She is based in Quincy, IL and brings both local roots and wide-reaching impact to her work. In this episode, Denise and Maggie dive into:  Why justice and authenticity guide Maggie’s work every day  The tension between impact and income in purpose-driven leadership  Why profit is an essential piece of the equation for women leaders  How Maggie decides which clients and projects align with her values  What it takes to walk away from opportunities that don’t fit  Maggie’s evolving definition of courage and how she models it  The legacy she hopes to leave for the next generation of women leaders  Mindset shifts that help women move from undervaluing their work to owning their expertise  You will walk away with:  Practical tools to align values with decisions  Encouragement to charge confidently for your work  Inspiration to step more boldly into your calling  Work with Maggie:   Instagram: Maggie Strong  Strong Consulting Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/share/1HdgnCdE4R/?mibextid=wwXIfr  LinkedIn: Maggie Strong: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggiestrong?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app    Connect with Denise of Working Moms Redefined:  Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined    Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass! 

Christmas looks a little different in Denise’s home this year. In this episode of Working Moms Redefined, Denise shares the heartfelt conversation she had with her daughter when the big question finally came: “Mommy, is Santa real?” She opens up about the emotions behind that moment and the lessons that followed, including: 🎅 How she explained the story of St. Nicholas and passed the magic forward in a new way. ✉️ Why she chose to write a personal letter to her daughter about love, faith, and believing in things you cannot see. 🌟 What this season of parenting has reminded her about doing hard things and leaning into joy. If you’re walking through this same stage with your kids, or simply need encouragement in navigating tough conversations, this episode will inspire you to hold on to both the magic of Christmas and the power of belief. Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined     Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!      Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!      Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott   Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com  

In this episode of Working Moms Redefined, Denise sits down with Dr. Lindsey Cormack, political science professor, author, and mom, whose work blends academic insight with real-world parenting. Lindsey’s book, How to Raise a Citizen, offers clear, actionable strategies for helping kids grow into informed, engaged, and empathetic members of their communities.  In this conversation, you’ll learn:  What “civic readiness” means and why it matters for every child  Why it is important to start teaching civic habits early  How everyday moments like dinner table chats or car rides can become powerful teaching opportunities  Ways parents can model engagement even if they do not consider themselves political  Tips for navigating political disagreements in ways that strengthen relationships  Strategies for addressing misinformation and biased sources with kids  How civic education can help children develop empathy and respect for others  One simple, practical habit families can start today to raise engaged citizens  Whether you want to raise socially conscientious kids or simply bring more empathy and understanding around politics into your home, this conversation will leave you feeling inspired, equipped, and ready to lead by example.  Connect with Lindsey  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseycormack/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howtoraiseacitizen/?igsh=bHNyZ2s3cDAwMDl3&utm_source=qr  Website:  https://howtoraiseacitizen.com  Purchase her book, “How To Raise a Citizen”: https://howtoraiseacitizen.com    Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined   Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!    Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!    Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott 

As our kids head back to school, we get a fresh season, too, one we can shape with intention. In this episode, I’m sharing: What I’m saying YES to this fall: Early, structured mornings that help me start strong Midday walks to reset my energy and focus Conversations that build real connection Protecting time for high-priority work and family moments Small, daily habits that bring peace instead of pressure What I’m saying NO to this fall: Over-apologizing for taking up space or time Performing for approval instead of living aligned Letting guilt decide what gets my energy Whether you’re a working mom, a business owner, or both, this conversation is about creating a season that works for you AND your calendar. Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined    Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!   Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!    Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott  Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com   

In this episode of Working Moms Redefined, Denise welcomes Niki Nichols, owner of Boki’s Kitchen, wife, and bonus mom to two teenage daughters, for a conversation filled with honesty, heart, and hope. Niki shares her passion for connecting people through wholesome food and her personal journey of unlearning diet culture and reclaiming nourishment. This episode is for any working mom who’s ever struggled with food, guilt, or the pressure to do it all. Tune in as we explore:  The real benefits of meal planning and how it can bring more freedom, not more restriction  Time-saving kitchen tips for busy moms and families  Niki’s personal journey through diet culture and how her mindset has shifted over the years  A vulnerable and powerful look at eating disorders and the ongoing work of healing What nourishment beyond food really means How to start rebuilding a healthier relationship with food and with yourself  Plus, we wrap up with a fun lightning round where Niki shares her favorite comfort meal, kitchen must-haves, and dream dinner guests.  This episode will leave you feeling seen, supported, and reminded that you are worth taking time for, in and out of the kitchen.  Connect with Boki’s Kitchen & Catering Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bokiskitch/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bokiskitchen/?hl=en Website: https://bokiskitchen.com Huberman Lab Podcast Episode: https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/healthy-eating-and-eating-disorders-anorexia-bulimia-binging Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!  Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!  Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com

In this episode of Working Moms Redefined, Denise pulls back the curtain on what it really means to live authentically. She shares a personal story from a season when everything looked good on paper, but inside, she felt disconnected, out of alignment, and exhausted from keeping up the act. You’ll hear: - Why authenticity is key to building real trust in every relationship - How pretending chips away at your confidence and connection - What finally helped Denise stop performing and start living as her full self If you’ve ever felt the pressure to be “on” all the time or feared that being honest might rock the boat, this one’s for you. The truth might be uncomfortable, but it’s also where freedom begins. Jeremy and Denise's Episode: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com/podcasts/working-moms-redefined/episodes/2149036205   Denise's Episode with Kerri M. Roberts on Don't Waste the Chaos: https://kerrimroberts.com/dontwastethechaos/fromspotlighttosubstance  Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined  Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!  Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!  Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott  Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com 

What does it really take to lead with courage, clarity, and authenticity? In this episode, Denise sits down with leadership coach and founder of Julie Boll Consulting, Julie Boll, to explore the beliefs and practices that shape exceptional leadership, especially for high-performing, deeply caring working moms. Julie introduces the Courageous Leadership Scorecard, a transformative tool designed to help leaders assess and elevate their impact through six key areas: vision, values, emotional agility, self-trust, boundaries, and accountability. More than just an assessment, it’s a window into your leadership strengths and growth opportunities. Here’s what you’ll learn: Why courageous leadership starts with inner work How to uncover the root of what’s holding you back The power of self-trust and emotional agility for moms in leadership What your personalized Courageous Leadership Scorecard reveals about you As a bonus, Julie invites you to take the free assessment and receive a personalized report, plus a complimentary Courageous Leadership Discovery Session to map your next steps with her support. This episode is your invitation to lead from a place of confidence and alignment and redefine success on your own terms. Work with Julie:   Website: https://juliebollconsulting.com/circle-of-courage/  Courageous Leadership Scorecard: https://www.courageousleadershipscorecard.com/0  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JulieBollConsulting/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-boll-gpc/    Connect with Denise of Working Moms Redefined:  Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined    Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!   Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday! 

In this episode, Denise shares a personal (and hilarious) moment with her son, Hudson, that sparked a powerful reflection on leadership at home. From literally cutting corners while running around the park during high school volleyball practice (Sorry, Mr. Klusmeyer) to noticing her son not washing his hands with the fun soap today, Denise opens up about how the small choices we make, especially when no one’s watching, reveal the kind of leaders we're raising and becoming. You'll hear: A vulnerable story about childhood habits and full-circle parenting Why integrity is caught more than it's taught The difference between performance and character in leadership A reminder that our kids are always watching, especially in the quiet moments Whether you're leading a team at work or leading bedtime routines at home, this episode will leave you inspired to show up with truth, courage, and conviction. Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined    Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!   Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!    Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott  Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com 

In this episode of Working Moms Redefined, we sit down with Amy Hendrian, business owner & mom of three, for an honest and deeply relatable conversation about divorce, co-parenting, owning a business, and what it really means to be a full-time mom, with or without a parenting contract. Amy opens up about the early days of divorce, the fears she had for her kids, and how she’s rewritten the rules for what showing up looks like. We talk about managing the many “buckets” of life- from kids and work to friendships and self- and the ongoing tension of being present for it all. Amy also shares what it means to co-parent with compassion, even when things don’t align, and how she holds fast to her identity and values while running a business and raising kids. This conversation is for the mom who’s ever wondered if she’s doing enough, and the answer is clear: you are. You’ll hear: How she reclaims the title of “full-time mom” What balance actually  looks like today Why presence, not perfection, is what matters most The guiding values that shape Amy’s approach to parenting and business And one powerful message for any mom who feels like she’s falling short Don’t miss this episode! Connect with Bailey’s Coffeehouse & Fudge Shop:  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Baileyscoffeeandfudge  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baileyscoffeehouse/?hl=en    Connect with Amy Hendrian:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-hendrian-b40863179/    Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!    Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined   Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!    Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott  Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com 

What if the key to unlocking more confidence, better conversations, and stronger connections was as simple as seeing yourself the way others do? In this episode of Working Moms Redefined, Denise explores a powerful and practical activity that helps you gain fresh perspective, from someone else's point of view. Whether you're leading a team at work or managing the daily dynamics at home, this episode walks you through a simple, yet meaningful exercise designed to build trust, spark honest dialogue, and strengthen your sense of self. You’ll learn how to: Facilitate the activity with coworkers, friends, or family Uncover the quiet barriers that might be holding your team back Use feedback as fuel for connection and confidence Reflect on what it means to be truly seen and valued You have a desire to bring people together and grow as a leader, listener, and human. This episode will tell you how to do just that. Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined   Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass! Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!  Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott  Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com 

As working moms, it’s easy to let our minds race years into the future- wondering how our kids will turn out, questioning if our full plates will leave them feeling full or forgotten. In this heart-centered and hope-filled episode, Denise sits down with Mackenzie Jacobson, a powerhouse in sales and leadership, who was raised by two working parents and credits much of her confidence and success to the example they set. Together, they explore how working moms can stop second-guessing and start believing they’re doing better than they think. Mackenzie shares the lessons her parents passed down, the truth about confidence at work, and how she supports her mom friends through the beautiful chaos of motherhood. She also opens up about what she’d tell her mom as a young working woman, and what she hopes this generation of moms can finally believe about themselves. This episode is full of warmth, wisdom, and perspective for every mom who's ever wondered, “Am I getting this right?” The answer is an absolute, “Yes.” Connect with Mackenzie:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mackenzie-j-76335812a/    Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined   Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!    Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott  Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com 

In this episode of Working Moms Redefined, Denise talks about something most of us never stop to define: what’s actually enough. Enough money, enough time, enough progress. Without a clear definition, we end up measuring success by someone else’s standards and potentially might never feel like we’re hitting the mark. But when you decide what’s enough, you unlock peace, confidence, and a true sense of accomplishment. Let’s talk about how to define your own metrics of success, financially, emotionally, and personally, so you can stop striving and start living.   Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined   Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!    Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott  Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com 

n this episode of Working Moms Redefined, Denise sits down with longtime esthetician Elena Holman of Quincy Medical Group. Elena is passionate about helping women, especially moms, feel confident in their own skin. From chemical peels and laser hair removal to honest conversations about body image and Brazilian waxes, this episode is full of practical tips and personal stories that will make you rethink what self-care really means. Plus, Elena opens up about her own journey with mom guilt and why every woman deserves to feel good, look good and mom good. Work with Elena:  https://www.quincymedgroup.com/physicians/elena-holman    Follow on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/esthetician.elena?igsh=bW9tZ3A4ZzhlZHJ3    Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined   Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!    Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott  Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com 

In this episode of Working Moms Redefined with Denise, we explore what it means to bring fun back into parenting- not only for your kids, but for you. Denise invites you to challenge the belief that motherhood is all structure, schedules, and seriousness. Yes, routines are powerful. Yes, structure helps. But joy is what makes it sustainable. And yes, Denise needs to hear her words just as much as you! haha She knows her areas of opportunity. Tune in as we talk about small ways to incorporate fun into your day, reframe parenting as a gift instead of a job, and rediscover the version of you who actually enjoys being a mom. Because you can be responsible and laugh along the way. Really, I hear you can! Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined   Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!    Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott  Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com 

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Kerri Roberts, a former C-suite executive who traded corporate skyscrapers for country roads to launch her own business from home. Kerri opens up about the motivations behind her bold career shift, the unexpected challenges and joys of rural entrepreneurship, and how the move has transformed her approach to leadership and life. We also dive into motherhood and what work-life balance really looks like when your office is steps away from your kitchen. Kerri shares heartfelt reflections on raising her 13-year-old son, setting boundaries, and the daily habits that keep her grounded. Plus, we explore the powerful difference between courage and confidence, and why sometimes it’s not about waiting to feel ready, rather it’s about being brave enough to take the leap anyway. Whether you’re a mom, an aspiring entrepreneur, or just someone craving a life of more alignment and intention, this episode will leave you feeling seen, encouraged, and empowered. Work with Kerri:  Linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/saltandlightadvisors?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZeY5XPXJ-agwXgvXU-DgsJShdXuwjHdjfd4FICdlBwtydHAxbzeCeDDvE_aem_3btH_YSqEtIPPrDNDpaIug   Listen to Kerri’s podcast “Don’t Waste the Chaos”: https://kerrimroberts.com/dontwastethechaos/    Grab her NEW book “The HR Easy Button.”: https://www.saltandlightadvisors.com/book-preorder     Connect with Denise of Working Moms Redefined:  Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined 

In this episode of Working Moms Redefined, we talk with a remarkable woman whose life of service has not only shaped communities but also deeply influenced the way she raised her daughter. With 15 years of nonprofit leadership and a 24-year parenting journey behind her, Sarah Stephens, Executive Director of Horizons, shares the intentional (and sometimes surprising) ways service became a family value. From the early days of balancing mission-driven work with motherhood to the quiet moments that revealed her daughter’s own compassionate heart, this conversation is rich with wisdom, perspective, and practical encouragement for every working mom who wants to raise children who care deeply and live generously. And if you’re ready to jump in to serve, you can support Denise’s campaign to secure 40 people to donate $25 through WCIL Gives- where every dollar goes toward meaningful impact at Horizons. With your $25 donation, you provide meals to one person for an entire week! You make a difference. Donate here:   https://www.wcilgives.org/story/Horizons-Teamtallcott.  Whether you're volunteering in big ways or simply showing up for others in small, sacred moments, this episode reminds us: legacy isn't built in grand gestures; it's built in everyday choices. Donate to Horizons and Team Tallcott through WCIL Gives: https://www.wcilgives.org/story/Horizons-Teamtallcott   Learn about Horizons:  Website: http://horizonsquincy.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HorizonsQuincy Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/horizonsquincy/ Learn more about WCIL Gives: https://www.wcilgives.org/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKVYlZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFxMVlFTEZUcmdKY0Q5WmNuAR6WLfAFSseuBagslVyu5XUv9xQesHM4KZAd17Ewyvna83wTO_FwxGCKYCciXw_aem_5Dd-TbUfaNm1l1Hr7OYG7Q  Connect with Denise of Working Moms Redefined:  Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined  Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!   Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott  Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com