Episode Details

Between planets in retrograde, daylight saving time falling back, PD days, and a 10-day Halloween marathon, October can leave even the most organized moms feeling completely overstimulated.

In this episode, Michelle shares an honest, unfiltered "dear diary" check-in recorded right in the middle of seasonal chaos. From the bittersweet realization that 13-year-old Ben might be done trick-or-treating to Josh pointing out that their biggest life pivots happen in 6-year cycles, Michelle unpacks what happens when you hit decision fatigue and find yourself standing at a major fork in the road.

Episode Timestamps;

00:00 Welcome to the Show

00:30 Full Moon Chaos Warning

01:44 Daylight Savings and Mom Pressure

02:16 Halloween Overload and Growing Up

06:54 Easy DIY Costume Hack Wins

09:29 From Halloween to Christmas Marathon

11:17 Sponsor Break Sold by Stokes

11:53 Six-Year Turning Points

16:10 Ambition vs Family Balance

25:57 Reflecting and Reaching Out

26:52 Final Outro and Goodbye

This one’s for the ladies navigating life's major pivots, surviving the seasonal chaos, and balancing big ambition with home life!

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