MomFuel & Mindset
You've read the books. You know you should prioritize yourself. You're still last on your own list every single night.
MomFuel & Mindset is the podcast for the mom who gives everything to everyone and is quietly running on empty while holding the whole world together.
We're Chrissy and Jess, two real friends, two moms in the thick of it and we built this podcast because we got tired of pretending we had it together. Every week we show up with raw honest conversation and practical tools for the moments that actually break you.
The overstimulation. The invisible mental load nobody sees. The reactive moment you replay at 2am. The guilt that follows you to bed.
We don't sugarcoat it. We don't pretend it's easy. And we never make you feel like you're the only one struggling.
Because you're not broken. You're just running on empty in a world that keeps asking you to give more.
New episodes every Thursday. Come as you are. 💜
Chrissy & Jess
Episodes
39 episodes
Moms Are Not Okay, and We Need to Talk About It.
If you're struggling right now, you are not alone and you don't have to wait until it gets worse to ask for help. Call or text 988 any time. Postpartum Support International: 1-800-944-4773 (call or text "HELP" to 800-944-4773).Moms are...
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She Lost Her Husband. Here's How She Rebuilt a Life for Her Boys (Sara Steffen)
What does it look like to honor the person you lost while still giving yourself permission to build a life beyond the loss?In this deeply personal episode of MomFuel & Mindset, we sit down with Sara Steffen, surviving spouse of a vet...
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She Stopped Waiting for the Right Time and Went For It (Sarah O'Brien)
This episode is an extra special one for Chrissy as she sits down with one of her very best friends of nearly 30 years, Sarah!From high school shenanigans to marriages, raising children, careers, heartbreak, struggles, successes, and eve...
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Do It Scared: The Conversation You Need Before You Give Up (Demika)
In this episode of MomFuel & Mindset, we sit down with Demika, a mom, entrepreneur, counselor, advocate, and the kind of person who leaves people and places better simply by being herself. Known for her infectious energy, quick wit, and abi...
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Perimenopause Is Why You're Exhausted (Dr. Kate on What Actually Helps)
What if getting healthier didn't require spending hours in the gym, cutting out dessert, or buying every supplement on the market?This week on Mom Fuel & Mindset, we're joined by Dr. Kate Nagel, PT, DPT—Doctor of Physical Therapy, ce...
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Stop Living Like There's Never Enough: The Laws of Abundance (Tiani Perkins)
Tiani Perkins, also known as the Wild Hypno Lady, is a Licensed Hypnotherapist, co-author of Quantum Journeys, and founder of the Energy Economics Leadership Framework. She is the go-to hypnotherapist for women entrepreneurs ready to bust throu...
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What Your Kids Actually Need to Eat, From a Pediatric Nutritionist (Julie Davis)
Julie Davis is a Pediatric Physician Assistant, Registered Dietitian, Certified Personal Trainer, and mom who is passionate about helping families make healthy eating realistic—not perfect. In this episode, Julie shares practical, evidence-base...
Your Teen Is Pulling Away. Here's How to Stay Close.
Are you wondering why your teen seems distant, overwhelmed, or impossible to reach?In this episode of MomFuel & Mindset, we sit down with Robin Savidge, Personality and Performance Expert and founder of Let's R.I.S.E. Academy. With ...
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How to Grieve When You Still Have to Be Mom (Kim Meyer)
Grief doesn't follow a timeline... and it definitely doesn't play by the rules.In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Kimberly Meyer to talk about what grief really looks like—the unexpected waves, the impact on our mental health, how ...
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The Mom I Never Thought I'd Become (Jen Driscoll)
What if you’re not failing at motherhood… you’re simply carrying too much?In this episode of MomFuel & Mindset, we sit down with registered nurse, mom of three, and maternal wellness advocate Jennifer Driscoll to talk about the invi...
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I Was Drowning in Motherhood. 90 Day UTurn Changed Everything.
In this episode, we sit down with Denise Walsh, creator of the 90 Day U-Turn Program. This conversation is especially meaningful because 90 Day U-Turn is where we first met. It’s where our friendship began, our personal growth took off, and man...
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Sex After Kids: Where Did the Desire Go?
What happens when the spark feels harder to find, the mental load never stops, and motherhood seems to swallow every part of who you used to be?In this honest and refreshing conversation, we sit down with certified sex therapist, author...
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Chrissy Came to Idaho: Our First Episode in the Same Room
This episode is extra special because Chrissy made the trip to Idaho for some vacation time and to spend time together and for the first time ever, we got to record in person!There was something so fun and meaningful about sitting in th...
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Tired of Being Your Kid's Full-Time Entertainer? You Can Stop.
In this episode we chat with Kari Castro is a former teacher, toddler mom, and founder of EduPlay, a platform helping overwhelmed moms build calmer homes through independent play and screen-free connection. After spending over a decade in the c...
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Wild Womb: Creating An App For Postpartum Health
MomFuel & Mindset Podcast | Featuring Kyli DeinarovichEveryone talks about preparing for the baby but who prepares moms?In this episode, childbirth educator and Wild Womb founder Kyli Deinarovich joins us for a powerful conve...
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Summer Break Pressure: Why Moms Dread the "Best" Season
As the school year winds down and summer begins, moms everywhere are feeling the pressure...packed calendars, emotional kids, endless snacks, disrupted routines, and the invisible mental load that somehow gets even heavier this time of year. In...
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Gentle Parenting: Does It Actually Work? Two Moms Get Honest
We all want to be the calm, emotionally regulated mom… until you’re exhausted, overstimulated, touched out, running on cold coffee, and your teenager just hit you with the eye roll of the century. 😅In this episode, we’re talking about th...
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The Sleepover Rule We Wish We'd Made Sooner
Sleepovers used to feel simple… until we became parents. In this episode, we’re talking about the modern-day debate around sleepovers — the anxiety, the safety concerns, the pressure from kids, and the guilt parents sometimes feel for saying no...
Season 2 Is Here: Chaos, Special Guests, and What's Changing
We’re kicking off Season 2 of the Momfuel & Mindset Podcast in the sweetest, slightly chaotic way possible, with some very special little guests! In this fun, heartfelt, and sometimes hilarious episode, the girls join us to talk about emoti...
The Mom Burnout Nobody Warns You About
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and in this episode, we’re opening up an honest, needed conversation just for moms. Behind the routines, the responsibilities, and the constant giving… there are real emotions that often go unspoken. In this...
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Disconnected Doesn't Mean Broken. Meet the Reconnect Room w/ Jess & Jim.
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Jess is joined by her husband, Jim, for an honest conversation about their marriage journey, how they went from the brink of divorce to building a relationship that is now healthy, connected, and th...
Sleep Training That Actually Works, From a Sleep Expert (Bailey Watkins)
Sleep training can feel overwhelming, emotional, and honestly… a little intimidating. But what if everything you thought about it wasn’t the full picture? In this episode, we sit down with sleep expert Bailey Watkins to have a real, refreshing ...
Parenting Through the Hardest Season of Your Life (Dr. Stefanie Mikulics)
What happens when the woman who spends her life caring for others is suddenly forced to receive care herself? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Stefanie Mikulics, a board-certified OB/GYN whose world shifted when she was faced with...
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You're Allowed to Change. Consider This Your Permission.
Abigails journey of choosing change!Today we are going to hear the journey of a mom who gave herself permission to change. To choose a path that felt uncertain but deeply right. Not from a place of selfishness..but from alignment. Not to es...
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Blended Family Life: What Nobody Tells You About Blended Families
Blended families can be complex, but they can also be incredibly beautiful when built with intention and grace. In this episode, We sit down with a special guest who shares her journey of creating a healthy blended family. She talks about navig...
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