In this episode, Maggie and Lili have a catch up about October and Halloween, then they get into something that's been bouncing around in Lili's head lately-- how are we creating a slow childhood for our children and bringing back some of our 90s childhoods into today? Remember when summer meant riding bikes until dark, no cell phones or social media, and eating snacks filled with red dye 40?! We discuss why we're trying to bring a little of that childhood magic into our kids' lives from screen-free play to letting our kids be BORED... can we really raise our kids like it's 1995?

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In this episode, we discuss chores, allowances, and how we keep on top of a system for our kids as they get older and need more responsibility. We also chat how Maggie's building community, Lili cannot seem to get kids out of her bed, and what Lili's husband did that made her win of the week. 

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In this episode of The Modern Motherload, we discuss our calendar woes. How do we stay on track with all the appointments and events? Paper or digital? How do we get our husbands to check the dang shared calendar?! What happens when something gets thrown into the schedule? 

If you are managing the chaos of running your own household, we hope this episode will provide some simple solutions that you may not be implementing yet, or solidarity that we are all struggling together.

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In this episode we are talking how we transition ourselves for the fall season. Join us if you need ideas for how you can get ready for autumn.

This season conversation includes how we feel about PSL (and all the details you could ever want to know about our coffee habits, in general), how we decorate for the fall, what events we have coming up to celebrate during this season and how do we fit it all in, our possibly controversial take on trunk or treats, and more. 

In this episode of The Modern Motherload, Back-to-school season is here, which means we are back to setting our alarm clocks, attempting yet another morning routine that will surely go perfectly, and hopefully avoiding the never-ending hunt for a missing shoe (it's not just you, we promise!) We are talking expectations/disappointments, the growing cost of the supply lists, how we are learning to let go of our own self-imposed judgments, and discussing the value of homework (it might surprise you where we stand!) Stick around for the end where we share our most unhinged moment and win of the week!

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In this episode of The Modern Motherload, Maggie and Lili reflect on some of the mishaps from their final summer family trips as well as mistakes that were made during recent weekends away. This episode unloads the guilt we feel as mothers if we don't pick up our kids from the bus stop and how we are trying to find ways to offer our kids more independence in a world where they are constantly being monitored. We end the episode reviewing some of our recent reads.
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In this episode of The Modern Motherload, Lili and Maggie discuss the expectation versus reality of parenting and the evolution of the podcast. We share personal anecdotes about back-to-school shopping, managing family dynamics, and the everyday struggles of motherhood. Stick around for the end where we share some recipes that have been saving us as we try to use what we have and eat healthy.
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In this episode of The Modern Motherload, we’re venting (with a side of deep breaths) about the changes hitting us all at once from navigating a health scare to sending our pandemic babies off to kindergarten, and weaning a toddler who is not ready to let go. Also, we ask what defines a 'milestone birthday'-- are we celebrating the 5s?
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In this episode of Her Way Forward, Lili describes her vacation rental nightmare, how she turned it around to find the silver lining. Maggie shares her Fourth of July at the beach and we both share how parenting has changed since 2017. We also discuss changes for the show moving forward! And stick around for what hack Lili did not mention in the road trip episode that allowed the most peaceful car ride home ever!!Join us on Instagram & Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@themodernmotherloadEmail: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠themodernmotherload@gmail.com

In this unfiltered episode, we’re letting go of the “podcast voice” and showing up as our full, messy, real selves. We talk about how we’ve slipped into sounding like experts (we’re not), why that’s been weighing on us, and how we want to reclaim the heart of this podcast. We also dig into the weird space of modern parenting—comparing how we were raised versus how we’re raising our kids—and ask the big question: who actually feels like the adult in the room? Spoiler: it’s not always us. From self-doubt to self-awareness, it’s all here. No tips. Just real talk.Join us on Instagram & Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@herwayforwardpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Read Our Substack:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@herwayforward⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠herwayforwardpod@gmail.com

Planning a road trip with kids under 10? Buckle up—literally and figuratively. In this episode of Her Way Forward, we’re sharing the hacks that actually make family road trips doable (and even enjoyable). From packing tips and snack strategies to screen-time sanity savers and car games that don’t make you want to pull over and cry—we’ve got you. Whether you're gearing up for a long haul or just a weekend getaway, these tried-and-true ideas will help you keep the peace, the mess to a minimum, and maybe even make some core memories along the way.We also talk:

• How to prep your kids (and yourself) mentally
• Backseat organization ideas
• What to stop doing (more work, low payoff)
• The best audio entertainment for the whole family
• How we handle meltdowns on the move

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If you’ve ever struggled with career changes, owning your own business, or transitioning to life as a stay-at-home mom and found yourself asking, “What is my value now?” this episode is for you.We’re unpacking the complex emotions around money, motherhood, and identity. From the pressure of self-employment to the quiet identity shifts that come with stepping away from paid work. We’re having the honest conversations so many women are afraid to voice. We also dig into how social media fuels comparison, how AI might reshape job opportunities, and the very real hurdles of reentering the workforce in your late 30s or 40s.You’ll hear the mindset shifts that help us feel valuable and productive and reflections on why unpaid labor is labor. Plus, stick around to find out which 14-year-old appliance Maggie is finally replacing (spoiler: it’s not going quietly).By the end, you’ll feel seen, encouraged, and empowered to redefine what success looks like for you.
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Motherhood can feel like a marathon with no finish line — so today, we’re hitting pause to share the little things keeping us afloat. In this episode, we’re talking about the 10 things saving our lives right now (inspired by The Lazy Genius herself, Kendra Adachi!) From wind chimes and solo time with our kids to sweet treats, naps, audiobooks, early bedtimes, hot tea, and even the joy of making a return (yes, seriously). It’s part gratitude list, part survival guide.What’s saving your life right now? We’d love to hear from you — send us a DM, leave a comment, or share this episode with a mom friend who needs a little lift today.
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Sun’s out, snacks packed, fun incoming! In this episode of Her Way Forward, we’re diving into all things summer travel plans, including our camping trip together, Fourth of July traditions, and how we’re breaking up the summer monotony with beach days, lake trips, and that family reunion trip.
We’re also sharing what we think is the *ultimate* vacation hack with kids and how we attempt to make things go smoother as moms so it is more "vacation" and less "family trip."
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In this episode of Her Way Forward, we're diving into all the excitement (and occasional chaos) that this transitional time of year brings. From planning the *not so perfect* family camping trip (and lessons learned) to navigating an extended weekend with our kids, this episode is packed with real talk, laughter, and practical advice & hacks.We also tackle the end-of-school-year whirlwind and how we as moms keep oursanity through it all. Whether you're road-tripping, roasting marshmallows, or just trying to keep the peace at home, this episode is your companion for making meaningful memories and moving forward with grace (or at least a good sense of humor).
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In this episode of Her Way Forward, we're diving into the viral "Type A, B, and C Mom" trend that's found lately on social media. Our conversation starts as a fun stereotype challenge and leads into real conversations about parenting styles, mom guilt, and the pressures of digital motherhood. Are you the ultra-organized Type A? The chill, go-with-the-flow Type B? Or the caring, balanced blend, Type C? We explore how these labels reflect our own realities.
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In this episode of Her Way Forward, we explore the grief that comes with losing a beloved family dog. We share personal stories about how our fur children joined our families, the ups and downs of pet ownership, and reflect on the unique ways pets shape our homes, our routines, and our hearts. Join us as we talk about how to support kids through these transitions, honor the love pets give us, and gently find our way forward after loss.Find us on Instagram & Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@herwayforwardpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@herwayforward⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠herwayforwardpod@gmail.com

In this episode, we talk about what it means to care for yourself through practices like skincare routines, contrast therapy, movement, and healthy habits. We share what's working and what's not-- we're not perfect, but we are trying to not leave ourselves last. Whether you’re in a season of survival or seeking more rhythm, this conversation offers practical ways to build self-care into your life without guilt or overwhelm. Find us on Instagram & Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@herwayforwardpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@herwayforward⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠herwayforwardpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

You open your inbox and bam—an email from your child’s teacher. Cue the instant overthinking, mom guilt, or urge to draft a fiery reply (we see you). In this episode, we’re breaking down the dos, don’ts, and deep breaths of responding to teacher emails without losing your cool.
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*Bonus Episode*In this part 2 bonus episode, Maggie and Lili are back on land and finish recapping their adventure on NurseCon At Sea 2025-- a cruise conference for nurses hosted by Nurse Blake!
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