Doing it All(ish)

Today, we sit down with Mandy Landaas—owner of The Bomb Bar (Raleigh) and Third Wave Psychotherapy—to talk about building businesses, raising three little ones, and carrying profound grief with grace. Three years ago, Mandy lost her husband, Brian, to glioblastoma. She opens up about the day everything changed, the year that followed, and the systems, faith, and community that keep her moving forward as a solo parent and CEO.
We cover:
Navigating a terminal diagnosis as partners, parents, and leaders
What helped most in the thick of treatment, loss, and early grief
How Mandy structures life now: low-bar wins, outsourcing, routines that flex
Leading teams with vulnerability and vision (and why “you can have it all—just not all at once”)
Keeping a loved one present in everyday family life
Third Wave’s new parenting workshops (ADHD, picky eating & more) and why practical tools + community matter
If you’re carrying something heavy—or supporting someone who is—this conversation offers honesty, hope, and hard-won wisdom.
 
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glioblastoma, grief, widow, solo parenting, working mom, entrepreneurship, small business owner, Raleigh NC, Triangle, therapy practice, parenting workshops, resilience, faith, community support, systems and routines, Doing It All(ish).

Your Questions, Our Real Answers – Motherhood, Motivation & Everyday Chaos
Grab your coffee (or fold some laundry with us) — today’s Doing It All(ish) episode is pure girlfriend chat. Christina and Morgan are answering your questions in a laid-back Q&A covering everything from morning routines and motivation to birth control, breastfeeding, and guilty-pleasure snacks.
We’re diving into: ☕️ Our favorite books and podcasts for routines & mindset 👶 Real talk on birth control, postpartum, and breastfeeding journeys 🎄 What’s on our Christmas lists (and our kids’) 💪 How to stay motivated when life feels full 💡 Game-changing micro-habits that keep us grounded 😂 Funny sister memories, marriage roles, and the everyday juggle
If you love the “coffee with your friends” vibe, this one’s for you. It’s honest, unfiltered, and full of laughter and little life lessons along the way.
5am Club Book = https://a.co/d/9MHhilU
Atomic Habits Book = https://a.co/d/gQRi1CN
Compound Effect Book = https://a.co/d/3yvzLan
Everything Is Figureaoutable = https://a.co/d/9h7DVVU
Gap and The Gain = https://a.co/d/gm5kEgN
Aspire with Emma Grede = https://open.spotify.com/show/39poaGO6oBRFN6cVOIl4yL 
Raising Boys and Girls = https://pod.link/1366344369 
 
motherhood, Q&A, mom life, morning routines, motivation, postpartum, birth control, breastfeeding, Christmas gift ideas, micro habits, daily routines, motherhood podcast, women entrepreneurs, Doing It All(ish)

If you’ve ever wondered why your toddler melts down over the wrong cup, throws food across the table, or insists on climbing into your lap at dinner—this episode is for you.
We’re joined by Sarah from Joyful Toddler Parenting, a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst and parent coach who helps moms turn chaos into calm. She shares the science behind big feelings, tantrums, and limit-setting, plus how to actually stay calm (and human) through it all.
We talk about:• Why toddlers push boundaries and how to respond without losing it• What to do when your child throws food, hits, or refuses to sit at dinner• How to teach listening and independence the right way• The difference between short-term fixes and long-term behavior change• How to regulate yourself when your toddler is losing it
Sarah’s honest approach will make you feel seen, supported, and ready to bring more joy and confidence to everyday parenting moments.
This is for moms of toddlers, parents of “strong-willed” kids, and anyone craving more peace and predictability at home.
Resources & Links: • Follow Sarah: @joyfultoddlerparenting • Learn more: joyfultoddlerparenting.com
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This honest conversation goes inside the NICU with medical mom and nurse Kate Parrish—from infertility (IUI/IVF), a high-risk mono-mono twin pregnancy, preeclampsia/HELLP, and delivering at 24 weeks, to losing her daughter Avery and advocating for Addie, who lives with complex medical needs and legal blindness. We talk about the reality of NICU life, the mental load and anxiety that follow you home, what day-to-day care looks like (G-tube feeds, meds, therapies), how faith and community carried Kate, and practical ways to support NICU and special-needs families. Kate also shares why she co-founded Medical Moms Movement to connect, encourage, and resource families walking a similar road.
This is for moms in the NICU, working moms balancing it all, parents navigating grief, and anyone who wants to show up better for special-needs and medical families.
📚 Check out Kait Parrish’s beautiful and inspirational book Be Different, Be You, where she teaches children that they are loved just the way they are!
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If you’ve ever thought, “I need to get it together…but where do I start?”, this one’s for you. We’re sharing the micro-habits and simple systems that keep our homes, businesses, and moods on track—without the overwhelm. From 5 a.m. quiet time and bone-broth-before-coffee to “prep it while the fridge is open,” laundry rhythms, kid-ready baskets, and Friday meal planning, these tiny, repeatable actions add up to real change.
You’ll hear:
How we habit-stack mornings (movement, mindful phone use, breakfast + coffee timing)
Kid systems that reduce chaos (dress-before-breakfast baskets, hair while they eat, socks by the door)
Food routines that save brain space (Farmer’s Market Fridays, Sunday prep, dinners on the fridge)
Household flows that prevent resentment (clear roles, small laundry loads, “good enough” folding)
Mindset micro-habits that regulate emotions and make space for you
Try one micro-habit this week and tell us how it goes—message @doingitallishpodcast with yours and we may feature it.
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What happens when a mom can’t find snacks she feels good about feeding her kids? She makes her own…and builds a business around it.
In this episode of Doing It All(ish), we sit down with Jana, founder of Happy Wolf Snacks, to talk about how she turned a simple kitchen experiment into an award-winning company. From winning Good Housekeeping’s “Best Snack” award to being featured on Good Morning America, Jana’s story is proof that sometimes not knowing all the rules is the best way to get started.
We cover:
The origin story behind Happy Wolf and why Jana went “all in” with no food industry background
The highs and lows of building a company as a mom of two
Why rest and realness are part of her secret to balancing life and business
Her proudest moments (hint: they involve her kids)
The mindset shifts that help her keep going through challenges
Whether you’re a parent, an entrepreneur, or just snack-obsessed, Jana’s honesty and drive will leave you inspired to chase your own “what if.”
🎧 Listen now, share with a friend who needs motivation, and don’t forget to check out Happy Wolf Snacks at happywolfsnacks.com. Use code DOINGITALLISH for 20% off your order!
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An SLP mom explains language milestones 12–24 months, what counts as a red flag, and simple, everyday strategies to boost speech—without overwhelm. Trust your gut, learn what to watch for, and get doable next steps.
Worried about words, pointing, or whether your toddler is “on time”? In this Doing It All(ish) episode, Morgan (SLP + mom of 3) breaks down early language development in plain English—what’s typical, what deserves a closer look, and simple things you can do at home without adding another to-do list.
We cover:
12 months: babbling, responding to name, gestures (why “16 by 16” matters)
18 months: first 10+ words, imitating, following simple directions
24 months: ~50 words, 2-word combos, being understood by family
When to trust your gut and seek an evaluation (and how early intervention works)
Easy, everyday strategies: parenteese (tone), observe & pause, narrating routines, and playful imitation
Whether your little one is cruising or you’re seeing some yellow flags, you’ll leave with clarity, next steps, and low-lift tactics you can weave into real life (hello, stairs and snack time).
👉 Grab Morgan’s free month-by-month checklist, and DM us your questions—no alarmism, just support.
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We’re sitting down with our longtime friend Callan, intuitive eating dietitian and founder of Tula Wellness, for a conversation that will change the way you think about food—for yourself and your family.
From growing up as athletes together to now raising kids, we talk about how Callan built her private practice, what intuitive eating really means (hint: it’s not just “eat when you’re hungry, stop when you’re full”), and why the language we use around food matters more than we realize.
You’ll hear:
Callan’s personal journey from sports nutrition → burnout → discovering intuitive eating
The 10 principles of intuitive eating, explained simply
Easy swaps for food language that protect kids’ body image
What a balanced “peaceful plate” looks like for both kids and adults
How caring for her mom through cancer reshaped Callan’s perspective on nourishment and grief
Rapid fire Q&A on electrolytes, go-to snacks, and what she’d be doing if she weren’t an RD
Whether you’re a parent, navigating your own relationship with food, or just curious about intuitive eating, this episode is packed with wisdom, warmth, and practical takeaways.
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Postpartum unfiltered: night sweats, intrusive thoughts, baby blues vs. PPD, and what healing really looks like. You’re not alone in this—listen in, subscribe, and if you can take a minute to leave us a review, we’ll be forever grateful!
Everyone tells you about the baby’s milestones, but what about the mother’s? In this episode of Doing It All(ish), Christina and Morgan get real about postpartum—what recovery actually looks like, how the emotional rollercoaster shows up, and why taking care of yourself is just as important as taking care of your baby.
From vaginal deliveries and unexpected hip injuries to night sweats, intrusive thoughts, and navigating postpartum depression/anxiety, we share what caught us off guard and what got us through.
You’ll hear:
The realities of postpartum healing no one prepares you for (hello, diapers + night sweats)
How physical challenges like hip injuries, ab separation, and reflux babies affect mental health
Intrusive thoughts, baby blues vs. postpartum depression, and what support really looks like
Why building a village (friends, family, and professionals) makes all the difference
The self-care practices that actually helped us feel human again
Whether you’re in the thick of it, preparing for your first baby, or supporting a new mom, this conversation is a reminder: you’re not alone, and what you’re feeling is more common than you think.
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Content note: If you’re in a tender place with fertility, feel free to save this for later. We’re sending you love.
In this deeply personal episode, Christina shares her IVF story—from irregular cycles and a PCOS diagnosis to ovulation induction, three IUIs, and finally IVF. We walk through what the process actually looks and feels like: the testing, meds, daily monitoring, egg retrieval, genetic results, a mock transfer (and what it revealed), and preparing for a frozen embryo transfer—plus the emotional toll of living appointment to appointment while running a business and raising a toddler.
What we cover:
PCOS, adrenal fatigue, and advocating for yourself (OBGYN + functional medicine)
Letrozole + trigger shot cycles, why we tried IUI (x3), and moving to IVF
Egg retrieval reality: stimulation meds, daily scans, recovery, and expectations vs. numbers
Genetic testing & “the wait”: making sense of embryo counts and mixed emotions
Mock transfer findings (infection), treatment, and lining prep for FET
What not to say to someone TTC, and what actually helps
Coping tools that supported Christina (movement, acupuncture, Mayan abdominal massage, community)
Trusting the process when plans keep shifting—and letting people in so you don’t feel invisible
If you’re in the thick of it—or loving someone who is—this conversation offers language, validation, and a path to feel a little less alone.
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