Doing it All(ish)

This week we're keeping it light and fun! Christina and Morgan each share five things they're loving right now, some practical, some random, and all very real.
Morgan talks about the small win of her girls riding the bus this year, getting back on Thrive Market for easy lunch and snack staples, the three-person steps challenge that's keeping her moving, the greens powder that gives her a morning boost, and the holiday gift spreadsheet that saves her from losing presents (and buying duplicates).
Christina shares the Caroline Chambers cookbook that's helping her bring new flavors to the table, why she's loving Pure Barre right now as both a postpartum member and a studio owner, her honest take on wanting to lose weight after baby, the batch-prepped adrenal cocktails helping with her energy, and how much she's soaking up life as a family of four.
Grab your coffee (or your adrenal cocktail) and tell us what you're into lately!
In this episode:
Caroline Chambers' cookbooks (triple tomato orzo and ricotta meatballs)
Thrive Market
Pure Barre
Welleco greens powder
Adrenal cocktails and how to batch them
Holiday gift-tracking spreadsheets
Thrive sign up https://shop.thrivemarket.com/morgan-berliner
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Your kid won't touch anything green, refuses new foods, and dinner has become a nightly battle but is it just a phase, or something more?
In this episode, pediatric SLP and feeding specialist Morgan Berliner breaks down the real clinical difference between typical picky eating and "problem feeding," the six questions she asks families in an evaluation, and exactly when it's time to stop waiting it out and get support.
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What are the little systems that actually make busy family life easier?
In this episode of Doing It All(ish), we’re talking about the routines, systems, and small changes that are saving us right now as moms, business owners, and women trying to keep up with all the moving pieces of life.
From creating a “launch pad” by the door for backpacks and shoes, to Sunday meal prep, Crock-Pot nights, repurposing leftovers, cleaning up before bed, batching emails and texts, keeping a running master to-do list, and creating quiet time for independent play, we’re sharing the things that are genuinely helping us feel a little more organized.
We also talk about why our systems constantly have to change as our kids get older, our schedules shift, and new seasons of motherhood begin. Because the system that worked six months ago might not work today, and that doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong.
This is a very practical, very honest conversation about reducing decision fatigue, making busy weeks easier, and finding simple systems that work for your family.
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What happens when you go into your second birth knowing a little more, expecting a little more, and remembering just how hard postpartum can be?
In this episode of Doing It All(ish), Christina shares the full story of welcoming her second baby, from the birth itself to the first few months postpartum. After having a particularly difficult postpartum experience the first time around, she talks honestly about what she expected this time, what actually happened, and why this season has felt so different.
We talk about recovery, breastfeeding and pumping, figuring out childcare, returning to work, getting back to exercise, balancing a newborn with a toddler, and the mental load that comes with trying to be a mom, wife, business owner, and just a person at the same time.
Most of all, this episode is a reminder that there is no one right way to do postpartum. Sometimes the things that make the biggest difference are the people who help you, the routines that give you structure, and giving yourself permission to do this season differently than you imagined.
If you're pregnant, newly postpartum, thinking about having another baby, or just somewhere in the middle of your own version of doing it all-ish, we hope this conversation makes you feel a little less alone.
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Season 2 of Doing It All(ish) is officially here, and we’re kicking things off with a much-needed catch-up.
After a summer away from the podcast, Morgan and Christina sit down to talk about what life has actually looked like lately: kindergarten, summer schedules, traveling with kids, a new baby, postpartum recovery, breastfeeding, childcare, working, working out, and the never-ending question of how much we’re really supposed to be doing at any given stage of motherhood.
Christina shares what this postpartum experience has looked like compared to her first, including the unexpected challenges of breastfeeding, finding childcare that has made all the difference, getting back to work, and learning to trust what works for her instead of what she thinks she should be doing.
We also talk about the parts of motherhood that can get harder a few months in, why the mental load starts to creep back in, the pressure to “get your body back,” and how different every postpartum experience can be.
Most importantly, we’re talking about giving yourself permission to build a version of motherhood and work that actually works for you.
We’re so happy to be back. 🤍
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After 37 episodes, countless honest conversations, and one full season of Doing It All(ish)… we’re reflecting on everything this podcast taught us about motherhood, business, mental load, relationships, IVF, postpartum, grief, friendship, and what “doing it all” actually means.
In this Season 1 finale, we’re talking about:• the episodes that impacted us most• the conversations we still think about• what surprised us behind the scenes• how this podcast changed us personally + professionally• the topics listeners connected with most• and why we think moms are all carrying more than we realize
We also share the top downloaded episodes of the season, lessons from our incredible guests, and the biggest reminder we’re taking into Season 2:
You do not have to do everything perfectly to still be doing a good job.
Whether you’ve listened since episode one or just found us recently, thank you for being part of this community.
We’ll see you in Season 2 🤍
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You don’t need a perfect routine.You don’t need more parenting advice.
You need less noise…and more tools that actually work.
In this episode, we sit down with pediatric mental health nurse practitioner Raeanne Johnson to talk about what it really looks like to raise emotionally healthy kids—without overcomplicating everything.
Because if you’ve ever thought: → “Am I doing this wrong?” → “Why does everything feel so hard lately?” → “Why is my child constantly overwhelmed?”
You’re not alone—and you’re not failing.
We get into:
The real definition of an emotionally healthy child
Why most parents are overcomplicating it
The small daily habits that regulate your kids (and you)
How to handle meltdowns without losing your mind
The truth about perfectionism, pressure, and parenting today
Simple systems that make family life feel lighter
And maybe most importantly:What actually matters—and what you can let go of.
This one will make you feel calmer, clearer, and more confident in how you’re showing up as a mom.
Follow Raeanne here: 👉 Instagram
Resources mentioned: → Brainwaves Wellness tools + freebies → “Ocean of Emotions” (children’s book – coming soon)
 
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Today’s episode is a real one.
We’re diving into unpopular mom opinions—the kind that might make you pause, question things, or quietly say… “wait, I actually agree.”
From toddlers and extracurriculars to discipline, rest, business, and identity in motherhood—we’re sharing honest takes on what it really looks like to navigate life as a mom without losing yourself in the process.
We talk about:
Why toddlers don’t actually need extracurricular activities
The truth about balancing rest vs discipline
Why your life doesn’t have to disappear when you become a mom
The reality of business growth and motherhood (and the trade-offs no one talks about)
Outsourcing, asking for help, and letting go of “doing it all”
And… the school photo debate we didn’t know we needed
This episode is part conversation, part therapy, and part “say it out loud so we all feel less alone.”
If you’ve ever felt pulled in multiple directions, questioned your priorities, or wondered if you’re the only one thinking certain things… you’re not.
Listen now and tell us: which one do you agree (or disagree) with most?
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If you’ve ever felt like you own your business… but still do everything inside it, this episode is going to hit.
This week on Doing It All(ish), we’re joined by Jackie Murphy, founder of Studio CEO, to talk about the hard truth most women in business don’t realize:
You’re not stuck because you need more strategy…
You’re stuck because you’re still thinking like an employee.
We dive into:
The biggest signs you’re operating in an employee mindset
Why hiring doesn’t fix the problem (and what actually does)
How to step into your CEO role without burning out
The real reason moms struggle to delegate (and how to shift it)
Simple systems that create more time, profit, and clarity
This conversation is equal parts strategy + mindset + real life—because building a business while raising a family requires both.
If you’re ready to stop doing everything and start leading your business, this episode is for you.
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studioceoofficial/)
📚 Books mentioned:
The E-Myth 
The Loyalist Team 
The Goldfinch (fiction rec!) 
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What does it actually look like to start a small business while raising young kids… and working full-time?
In this episode of Doing It All(ish), we sit down with Jessica McNulty, co-founder of The Refreshery, to talk about the real, unfiltered experience of building a brick-and-mortar business while raising three young children.
From funding the business themselves to navigating unpredictable sales, long hours, and the mental load of motherhood—Jessica shares what it truly takes behind the scenes.
We dive into:
How they built a family-centered business from the ground up
The reality of balancing a corporate job, kids, and entrepreneurship
Financial risks, fear, and betting on yourself
Why community matters more than ever in business
Practical hacks, systems, and mindset shifts that help you “do it all(ish)”
If you’ve ever thought about starting something of your own—but felt unsure, overwhelmed, or not ready—this episode will give you the honest perspective you need.
Because the truth is… there’s no perfect time.
Follow @therefreshery on Instagram.
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