In this week’s episode, Krista and Samantha are knee-deep in the realities of parenting while sick—and trying to hold it together when everyone in the house is under the weather. They talk through the mental load, the flexibility of running their own businesses, and the quiet craving for a day where no one needs anything from them.

There’s also conversation around community building, client engagement, and why a thriving space doesn’t have to mean doing the most. Plus, they sprinkle in some book recs, TV talk, and a reminder that sometimes, the best thing you can do is nothing at all.

If you’re parenting through sniffles, burnout, or back-to-school chaos—this one’s for you.

Takeaways & Merit Badges Earned:

🤧 Sick days = survival mode. Full stop.

🛋️ A “do nothing” day is sometimes the most productive thing.

🧠 The mental load is real—but it doesn’t have to be carried alone.

👯‍♀️ Community spaces can be powerful without being overwhelming.

📺 Pop culture is valid self-care.

📚 A good book (or a half-finished one) can reset your brain.

🛠️ Autonomy is a privilege—and a challenge.

📅 Flexibility is a superpower when your kid’s home sick again.

🍵 Coping looks different for everyone—permission to find what works.

💬 Being honest about your capacity helps everyone, including you.

Snacks, sniffles, and a never-ending to-do list? We see you.

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⭐️ Leave a review or send this episode to a friend who’s riding the same wave—you don’t have to do this alone.