Best Em Haas Podcasts (2026)

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Episode 12 25:17

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2h ago25:17

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In the year's first episode of Alternate Shots, hosts John Ellis and Richard Haass discuss the U.S. intervention in Venezuela: what led to it, why it is better understood as leadership rather than regime change, and why the US might well encounter difficulties down the road. They also discuss what it is likely to mean for oil prices, its implicatio…

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Episode 37: Chasing Sunshine with Jennifer Haas: Gratitude, Dreams & Starting Again 47:55

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“Chasing Sunshine with Jennifer Haas: Gratitude, Dreams & Starting Again” We are kicking off our very first episode of 2026 with a conversation that feels exactly right for a fresh new year. If you’ve been craving a reset that doesn’t involve resolutions, perfection, or starting over by February… this one’s for you. This week on Bronze Medal Moms, …

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Episode 11 35:09

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In the latest episode of Alternate Shots, John Ellis and Richard Haass look back at 2025, focusing on a Trump foreign policy that is radically different from what we have known for 80 years, the resistance of the Military Industrial Legislative Complex to much needed military reform, an executive branch that dominates both the Congress and the Supr…

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Episode 36 RE-RELEASE: Dinnertime 22:47

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This week, Amy and Amanda are taking a holiday break, so we are re-releasing a fan favorite episode - Dinnertime. 🍽 Episode 2: Dinnertime – Is This Even a Thing Anymore? Remember family dinners around the table? Yeah… we barely do too. In this episode, Amy and Amanda tackle the chaotic reality of modern mealtime—from kids who graze like wild animal…

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Episode 35 - December Coffee Talk - Sloth Mode Activated 37:51

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Episode 35: December Coffee Talk — Sloth Mode Activated It’s our last Coffee Talk of 2025 and we’re diving into holiday chaos, comfort foods, dead hedgehogs (yes, really), pet disasters, mall nostalgia, Christmas baking, and why December feels like Christmas is “tomorrow”… even when it’s not. Grab your cocoa (or your Baileys), throw on your comfies…

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Episode 34 Dear Diary: Letters for My Daughter with author J.M. Jackson! 45:17

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Episode 34 — Dear Diary: Letters for My Daughter with author J.M. Jackson! This week, Amy & Amanda sit down with J.M. Jackson, author of Dear Diary: Letters to My Daughter — a funny, raw, heart-squeezing collection of letters she began writing at 15 and finished at 30. If you’ve ever wished someone handed you a handbook for girlhood (or motherhood)…

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Episode Ten 31:35

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In this episode of Alternate Shots, John Ellis and Richard Haass discuss the recent National Security Strategy, highlighting a significant shift in U.S. foreign policy that has come to prioritize commercial interests and the Western Hemisphere over the balance of power in Europe and Asia, the rule of law, or traditional alliances. They delve into w…

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Episode 33: Holiday Stress — Lower the Bar, Keep the Magic 46:11

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Episode 33: Holiday Stress — Lower the Bar, Keep the Magic Holiday stress hits hard — school concerts, class parties, sugar meltdowns, Elf chaos, family expectations… and somehow we’re supposed to look joyful while spiraling inside. In this episode, Amy and Amanda break down how Bronze Medal Moms can survive the season without losing their sanity. …

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Episode Nine 28:03

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In this episode of Alternate Shots, John Ellis and Richard Haass discuss flaws in the US approach to negotiating an end to the war between Russia and Ukraine on terms consistent with US interests, new doubts raised about U.S. foreign policy commitments to NATO and Taiwan, the complexities of attacking boats allegedly carrying drugs off Venezuela, a…

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Episode 32: Santa, the Elf and the Holiday Magic Moms Create 44:32

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Episode 32: Santa, Elves, & the Holiday Magic Moms Create (Even When We're Exhausted) ⚠️ WARNING: Do not listen to this episode with tiny, curious, holiday-magic-loving ears around. Grab headphones, hide in the pantry, or blast Kidz Bop in the next room. You’ve been warned. This week, Amy & Amanda dive into the chaos, comedy, and pure exhaustion be…

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Make it a Classic: Dirty Money by UGK 1:21:14

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In this episode, the hosts Yinka Diz and Outlaw delve into UGK's fourth studio album, Dirty Money, released in 2001. They explore their personal connections to the album, its critical reception, and the impact of UGK's music on their lives. The conversation includes a detailed track analysis, highlighting both the strengths and weaknesses of the al…

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Episode Eight 28:43

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In this episode of Alternate Shots, John Ellis and Richard Haass discuss the recent developments in U.S. foreign policy, particularly focusing on the controversial Ukraine peace plan. They explore the implications of the plan, the disarray within the U.S. administration, and the public's sentiment towards Ukraine. The conversation also touches on t…

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Episode 31: November Coffee Talk 47:31

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Episode 31: November Coffee Talk In this month’s Coffee Talk, Amy and Amanda dive into the delightful chaos of Thanksgiving week — from hosting vs. attending and the stretchy-pants dress code, to grocery store overwhelm, giant Texas trucks, and why ice might be the greatest contribution anyone can bring to a holiday meal. We also get into: • Mom gr…

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Episode Seven 30:41

2M ago30:41

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In this episode of "Alternate Shots," hosts John Ellis and Richard Haass dive into a range of pressing global issues and intriguing insights. John, the founder and editor of two Substack newsletters, and Richard, a seasoned expert in foreign relations, bring their unique perspectives to the table. They explore the complexities of U.S. military pres…

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Episode 30: Holidays on a Budget - Joy, Chaos and Saving Your Sanity 36:01

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🎧 EP 30: Holidays on a Budget — Joy, Chaos & Saving Your Sanity The holidays are magical… and also emotionally and financially expensive. In this episode, Amy and Amanda get brutally honest (and hilariously relatable) about creating holiday magic without blowing the budget, losing your mind, or panic-buying toys your kids will ignore by February. F…

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Episode 29: Girl's Trips! 44:24

2M ago44:24

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Episode 29: Girls Trips — The Good, The Bad, and The Boozy Grab your girlfriends and your notepad, because Amy and Amanda are diving into the real talk about girls trips — the ones that recharge your soul, test your patience, and occasionally result in a broken foot. From Napa disasters to Epcot adventures, they unpack the rules of a great girls tr…

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Episode 28: We FAILED! Lessons learned from the final week of the No New Things Challenge 34:08

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Episode 28: No New Things – The Grand Finale After a month of “no new things,” Amy and Amanda are back with the final recap of their minimalist shopping challenge — and the results are hilarious, honest, and totally relatable. From Amazon returns and food waste guilt to patching quilts, toddler meltdowns, and decluttering breakthroughs, the moms sh…

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Episode 27: October Coffee Talk - Kids Who Cuss, Husband Gifts and Halloween Costumes 42:47

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☕ Episode 27: October Coffee Talk Grab your drink of choice (gut health mix, protein coffee, or actual coffee—no judgment here) and settle in for another Bronze Medal Moms Coffee Talk! In this episode, Amy and Amanda catch up on all the fall chaos — from decluttering disasters and questionable husband gifts to Halloween costumes, creepy decorations…

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10 Second Takes: Cardi B - Am I the Drama 1:26:38

2M ago1:26:38

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In this episode, Yinka Diz and Haas delve into Cardi B's latest album, 'Am I the Drama,' exploring its themes, production, and lyrical content. They discuss the evolution of Cardi as an artist, the expectations surrounding her sophomore album, and the highlights and lowlights of the project. The conversation includes a track-by-track analysis, emph…

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Episode Six 28:55

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In this new episode of 'Alternate Shots', Richard and John discuss the diplomatic twists and turns of the Ukraine "peace" negotiations, the "Donroe Doctrine" and Venezuela, financial "cockroaches", and the politics of the U.S. government shutdown and Congressional map redistricting. At the end, Richard yet again bemoans the sorry state of the New Y…

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Episode 26: Do people still mend socks? Week Three of No New Things! 31:58

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Episode 26 – No New Things: Week Three Week Three of the No New Things challenge is here, and it’s all about repair, reuse, and resourcefulness — aka the grandma method. From mending clothes and patching up shoes, to upcycling candle jars into drinkware, to testing our willpower at thrift stores, we’re getting creative about stretching what we alre…

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Episode 25: We found a loophole - Week Two of No New Things! 39:50

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Episode 25 – No New Things: Week Two We’re back with Week Two of the No New Things challenge — and this one hit us right in the Target runs and Amazon carts. 😂 This week is all about a digital + daily detox: unfollowing the influencers who tempt us, curbing the endless scroll, practicing gratitude for what we already own, and even cooking from our …

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Episode Five 29:03

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By Richard Haass and John Ellis

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Episode 24: Do NOT Add to Cart! No New Things Week One 31:07

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Episode 24 – No New Things Week One: Ghosting Our Shopping Carts 🛒🚫 Amy and Amanda are kicking off week one of the No New Things series inspired by Ashley Piper’s book, and let’s just say… R.I.P. to our Target runs and late-night Amazon binges. This week is all about pressing reset on our relationship with shopping and starting small, bronze medal …

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Episode 23 September Coffee Talk: Alaska, True Crime & Too-Early Christmas 47:57

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Episode 23: September Coffee Talk Grab your iced protein coffee (or solid water 😅) and settle in—this month’s Coffee Talk is packed. Amy recaps her “not-a-cruiser” Alaskan adventure (and why cruising feels like RV life on water), while Amanda brings the laughs with spirit week chaos and neighborhood drama. From true-crime bingeing The Unknown Numbe…

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Episode Four 35:54

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There was a famous rap song (at the time) entitled “Things That Make You Go Hmmmm”. That’s the general sentiment of this episode of “Alternate Shots”. Richard and John discussed (1) President Trump’s “unusual” speech to the General Assembly of the United Nations, (2) the shift in the president’s thinking about the Ukraine war, one of more than one …

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Episode 22: The Sex Talk 27:55

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Episode 22: The Sex Talk Every parent dreads it, every kid cringes at it — but the infamous sex talk doesn’t have to be terrifying. In this episode, Amy and Amanda bring their signature bronze medal energy to one of the most important (and awkward) parenting milestones. From books that were so bad they made everyone want to hide under the table to …

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Episode Three 31:32

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In Episode #3 of "Alternate Shots", John and Richard discuss five "stories" much in the news of late: (1) the active/passive Trump presidency, (2) the local election results from Rhine-Westphalia, Germany's largest state, (3) The murder of Charlie Kirk and the globalization of MAGA politics, (4) Charlie Kirk and the "youth vote" in the 2024 electio…

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Episode 21: Bedtime 28:44

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Episode 21: Bedtime Battles & Routine Resets Bedtime: the nightly showdown every parent dreads. In this episode, Amy and Amanda dive into the chaos of summer’s “no rules” nights colliding with the harsh reality of back-to-school alarms. From kids suddenly discovering they’re “starving” at 10pm, to late-night confessions that turn into therapy sessi…

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Episode 20: Lice! (Yes, We’re Itching Just Saying It) 25:40

4M ago25:40

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Episode 20: Lice (Yes, We’re Itching Just Saying It) We’re going there: head lice. It’s itchy, emotional, humbling—and it happens to the best of us. Amy and Amanda swap their very real, very cringey stories (including the “heat rash” that… wasn’t, the RV trip, the 9pm rescue by a lice-removal angel, olive-oil home treatments, phantom itches, and wh…

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Episode Two 26:24

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In the latest episode of Alternate Shots, hosts Richard Haass and John Ellis begin with a discussion of Richard’s new essay in Foreign Affairs, “A Palestinian State Would Be Good for Israel". It could also be a win for President Trump. Next up: Xi's anti-American gathering of world leaders in Beijing and the evident breach in U.S.-India relations. …

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Episode 19: Mom Guilt 26:49

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Episode 19: Mom Guilt - why you need to let it go Mom guilt. That heavy, nagging voice that tells us we’re failing because dinner was pizza, we missed the class party, or we snapped after running on three hours of sleep. In this episode, Amy and Amanda get real about the ways guilt sneaks into motherhood — from forgotten pajama days to kids still r…

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A Tribute to Baduism by Erykah Badu 50:22

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Join hosts Yinka Diz and Haas as they delve into the iconic album "Baduizm" by Erykah Badu. Discover how this album became a pivotal part of their lives and its impact on the music industry. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction 00:02:15 - Personal Connections to Baduizm 00:10:30 - Initial Thoughts on the Album 00:20:45 - Track-by-Track Analysis 01:05:…

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Episode 18: August Coffee Talk - the one with The Hunting Wives 29:53

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🎙 Ep 18 — August Coffee Talk: The one with The Hunting Wives We’re “coffee talk” imposters (no coffee in sight), but the conversation is piping hot. Amy and Amanda riff on 23 and 15 years of marriage, savoring those late-night kid giggles, and what happens when cuddly littles turn into book-devouring tweens who choose their rooms over family movie …

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Episode One 32:12

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On the inaugural episode of their podcast, Richard Haass and John Ellis discuss how a president might prepare for a summit, how President Trump flips that on its head, the results of the Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska, and what’s next for the war in Ukraine. They dig into broader geopolitical implications of resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict, po…

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10 Second Takes: Cardi B - Imaginary Playerz 55:36

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In this episode of the 80s Babies podcast, hosts Yinka Diz and Panama Jackson discuss Cardi B's new single 'Imaginary Players,' which samples Jay-Z's classic track. They explore the highlights and critical feedback of the song, touching on its production quality, lyrical content, and the impact of social media on its reception. The conversation del…

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Episode 17: Doing it Scared with Homeschooling Mom of 7 and Life Coach Angie Ambrosetti 32:30

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Episode 17 - Doing it Scared with Homeschooling Mom of 7 and Life Coach Angie Ambrosetti What if you felt completely unqualified for something—but did it anyway? This week on Bronze Medal Moms, Amy and Amanda sit down with Angie Ambrosetti—certified life coach, podcast host, homeschooling veteran, and mom of seven (plus grandmother to fourteen!)—to…

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Episode 16: Kids and Technology 27:03

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Episode 16 – Kids & Technology: Finding the Balance Without Losing Your Mind Phones, tablets, smartwatches, YouTube, TikTok… parenting in the digital age can feel like the Wild West. In this candid conversation, Amy and Amanda share their personal journeys from “no phones until high school” to finding realistic, safe, and age-appropriate ways to in…

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Episode 15: No New Things with author Ashlee Piper 1:01:14

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Episode 15 – No New Things with Ashlee Piper This week, Amy and Amanda welcome sustainability expert, political strategist, and author Ashlee Piper to the show — and she’s bringing some much-needed permission to stop the overspending and clutter spiral. Ashlee’s new book, No New Things: A Radically Simple 30-Day Guide to Saving Money, the Planet, a…

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Episode 14: July Coffee Talk 46:54

5M ago46:54

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Ep. 14 – Coffee Talk (Without the Coffee) In true Bronze Medal Mom fashion, Amy and Amanda dive into a delightfully chaotic conversation that covers everything from hormone-wrecking coffee habits to boogie boarding in the dark, decorating with meaning, and parenting through tech week fatigue. They unpack: Why coffee first thing in the morning might…

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10 Second Takes: Let God Sort Em Out by The Clipse 1:35:40

6M ago1:35:40

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Join Yinka & Outlaw in this special episode as they dive into Clipse's return album, Let God Sort Em Out (released July 11, 2025), their first project as a duo since 2009’s Til the Casket Drops. Expect candid takes on production, lyrics, and that long-awaited reunion energy. In this episode: 🔍 Track-by-track breakdown: from the introspective “The B…

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Episode 13: Summer Travel with Kids 32:51

6M ago32:51

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Travel Like a Bronze Medal Mom Description: Ready to hit the road, the skies, or the hotel pool with your little humans in tow? In this episode of Bronze Medal Moms, Amy and Amanda dive into the reality of traveling with kids—because it’s not always pina coladas and Instagram-worthy sunsets. Amy shares her years of travel wisdom from flying with he…

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Make it a Classic: 50 Cent - The Massacre 1:27:58

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Join the 80z Babies as they take a deep dive into 50 Cent's iconic album "The Massacre." In this episode, they dissect the highs and lows of the album, exploring its standout tracks and the production choices that defined its sound. Listen in as they attempt to reimagine "The Massacre" as a classic, discussing what changes could elevate it to legen…

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Episode 12: Beyond the Swimsuit: How to Shape Body Confidence with Therapist Brittney Roberts 43:55

6M ago43:55

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In this honest and heartfelt episode of Bronze Medal Moms, Amy and Amanda are joined by therapist and mom-of-three Brittney to talk about the deeply personal topic of body image, motherhood, and swimsuit season. Together, they explore how our inner thoughts—and not just our words—shape how our children view their own bodies. They unpack: Why you sh…

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Episode 11: Perfect Hypothetical Parenting 41:43

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Hypothetical Parenting: Things We Said We’d NEVER Do as Parents (Before We Actually Became Parents) Description: Remember all those things we swore we’d never do as moms? Oh yeah… we’re doing all of them. 🙃 In this hilarious and humbling episode, Amy and Amanda take a walk down memory lane—back to the days when we had no kids and alllll the opinion…

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Episode 10: Coffee Talk 40:07

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Grab your iced coffee and get comfy, because in this week’s episode, we’re throwing structure out the window and just catching up over coffee. From summer schedules that feel like a 1980s free-for-all to our shared obsession with the Titan submersible documentaries, this one has it all. We chat about why true crime is our emotional support genre, h…

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Episode 9: Making Mom Friends Part 2: Working Moms's Edition 25:49

7M ago25:49

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It’s hard enough to make new friends as an adult—add work, parenting, guilt, and exhaustion to the mix, and it can feel downright impossible. In this episode, Amy and Amanda dive deep into the reality of making mom friends while working full-time. From awkward parking lot waves to workday lunch walks, we share the honest (and hilarious) truth about…

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How to Handle Client Cancellations with Empathy and Integrity 11:30

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When a client wants to pause or cancel—and it feels like they’ve already made up their mind—how do you respond without spiraling, enabling, or breaking your own standards? In this episode, I’m walking you through how I handle these conversations behind the scenes—with compassion and backbone. Because leadership isn’t about being rigid or reactive. …

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Episode 8: Surviving Summer Updated 33:50

7M ago33:50

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School’s out, sunscreen is everywhere, and someone’s definitely crying—welcome to summer! In this episode, Amy and Amanda dive into the beautiful chaos that is surviving summer as a mom, whether you're working full-time, chasing toddlers in your living room office, or orchestrating summer like a camp counselor with no budget and no break. They cove…

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The Game Plan I’d Follow to Blow the Lid Off My New Coaching Business 18:52

7M ago18:52

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Whether you’re brand new or just feel like you need a fresh start, this episode is your no-fluff roadmap. I’m breaking down exactly what I’d do—step by step—if I were starting my business again with no clients, no authority, and a cold audience. Inside this episode: 🔥 My full content strategy for building trust + visibility fast 🔥 How I’d structure…