Mama Work It Podcast

• Doing Business Like a Mother with Jen Morris

  What does it really mean to “do business like a mother”? In this inspiring episode of the Mama Work It podcast, host Marisa Lonic sits down with Jen Morris — community builder, speaker, and founder of Renegade Motherhood — to talk about the power of connection, collaboration, and confidence for moms in business.Jen’s journey from casual coffee meetups to leading a thriving multi-city and digital community is proof that moms are stronger when they grow together. She shares what she calls the economy of motherhood — a powerful network of women raising businesses and families side by side — and why every mom needs her own support system that truly gets it.Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a working mom, or somewhere in between, this conversation will remind you that you’re not meant to do it all alone — and that your community is one of your greatest business assets.We talk about: ✨ Why traditional networking often misses the mark for moms ✨ The real meaning behind “the economy of motherhood” ✨ How to build meaningful connections instead of surface-level ones ✨ The difference community makes in your confidence and successConnect with Jen: 🌐 Website: https://www.renegademotherhood.com 📸 Instagram: @renegademotherhood Connect with Marisa: 💻 Website: https://www.mamaworkit.com 📸 Instagram: @letmamaworkit🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review!

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• How to Share the Holiday Mental Load with Michelle Purta

  The holidays are supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year — but for many moms, they can also be the most overwhelming. Between shopping lists, school parties, travel plans, holiday cards, and endless to-dos, the mental load can feel heavier than ever.In this episode of the Mama Work It Podcast, host Marisa Lonic chats with Michelle Purta — marriage coach, mom of three, and host of The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast — about how to lighten the mental load and truly enjoy the season without burnout, resentment, or exhaustion.Michelle shares practical tools for redistributing responsibilities, communicating your needs clearly, and building partnership—not pressure—during one of the busiest times of the year.💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:🎁 What the “holiday mental load” really looks like (and why moms often carry it all) 🎁 How to communicate your needs without guilt or frustration 🎁 Simple ways to share responsibilities with your partner before stress hits 🎁 How to ask for support—even if you’re single or parenting solo 🎁 How to carry this teamwork mindset into the new year (and keep your sanity year-round)🔗 Connect with Michelle Purta:💬 Free Resource: The Holiday Planning Conversation Agenda https://www.michellepurta.com/pg/holidayconversation 🎧 The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast: https://www.michellepurta.com/podcast 🌐 Website: www.michellepurta.com 📸 Instagram: @MichellePurtaCoaching🌟 Connect with Marisa & Mama Work It:🎧 More episodes at → www.mamaworkit.com/podcastPrevious episodes featuring Michelle Purta: https://mamaworkitpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1624639/episodes/10119515-how-human-design-helps-working-moms-increase-their-life-alignment-with-michelle-purtahttps://mamaworkitpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1624639/episodes/8221906-marriage-motherhood-with-michelle-purta 📸 Instagram → @MamaWorkIt 💻 Website → www.mamaworkit.com💕 If You Loved This Episode:Share it with a mom friend who’s doing all the things this season — because no one deserves to carry the holiday mental load alone.💬 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review — your support helps other mamas find the show!

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• From Overwhelmed to Organized

  Ever feel like your to-do list is longer than a CVS receipt? 🧾 Between work, kids, home, and everything else, it’s no wonder so many moms live in a constant state of overwhelm.In this episode of the Mama Work It Podcast, host Marisa Lonic gets real about how to shift from chaos to calm — not with perfection or fancy planners, but with realistic, sustainable rhythms that make life feel lighter and more manageable.Whether you’re juggling cold and flu season, work deadlines, or the endless mental load of motherhood, this episode gives you simple systems to find order in the everyday and reclaim your peace (without adding more to your plate).💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:✨ Why overwhelm is a choice — and how to shift your mindset from stressed to steady ✨ The 3-3-3 System for realistic daily goals, flexible tasks, and self-care ✨ How to implement a Daily Reset (or Evening Power Half Hour) to restore order before chaos takes over ✨ The secret to time blocking that actually works for moms ✨ How small mindset moments can instantly bring calm when overwhelm creeps in📒 Mentioned in This Episode:🩷 Word to Your Mother Journal/Planner — A guided system for goal-setting, reflection, and intentional living. www.mamaworkit.com/wordtoyourmother 🎧 Listen to more episodes: www.mamaworkit.com/podcast💬 Connect with Marisa:Instagram → @MamaWorkIt Website → www.mamaworkit.com 🩵 If You Loved This Episode:Share it with another mama who’s running on empty — because we all deserve more calm and a lot more grace. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review — your feedback helps more moms find the balance they’re looking for.

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• The Hidden Ways Burnout Hits Working Moms with Dr. Brook Sheehan

  Burnout—it’s real, it’s sneaky, and it’s showing up in working moms everywhere. In this powerful episode of the Mama Work It Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Brook Sheehan, licensed chiropractor, functional medicine practitioner, and creator of bodyOS—a framework rooted in both physiology and faith that helps women stop striving and start listening to the bodies God designed.Dr. Brook shares her personal journey from burnout and disconnection to balance and trust—moving from drive-thru meals and prescriptions to rigid wellness obsession, and finally finding freedom in honoring her body with grace, not guilt.Together, we unpack how burnout often hides behind our “doing it all” mentality, what your body is really trying to tell you, and how to begin restoring energy and peace without another complicated routine.💡 In This Episode, We Chat About:✨ Burnout signals that every working mom should pay attention to—and how to respond before they become breakdowns ✨ Why you won’t get the body of your dreams until you learn to love the one you already have ✨ How faith and physiology can work together to create real, lasting wellness ✨ Simple, practical steps to begin healing burnout—even in the middle of work, motherhood, and chaos ✨ How to stop chasing the next health trend and start building rhythms that truly last🔗 Episode Links:www.drbrooksheehan.comwww.instagram.com/drbrooksheehanwww.youtube.com/drbrooksheehan📩 Let’s Keep the Conversation Going!If this episode resonated with you, mama, share it with a friend who’s running on empty and needs this reminder: your body isn’t your enemy—it’s your ally.💖 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and tag me on Instagram @letmamaworkit with your biggest takeaway from this episode!

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• Thriving Through the Holidays: Ditch Diet Culture with Carrie Lupoli

  The holidays are supposed to be joyful, but for so many women, they bring stress, guilt, and a cycle of overindulgence followed by restriction. What if this year could be different?In this episode of the Mama Work It podcast, I’m joined by Carrie Lupoli, certified nutritionist, speaker, educator, and founder of Disruptive Nutrition and the Diet Disruptors podcast (an Apple Top 100 Health & Wellness podcast). A former D1 athlete who battled disordered eating, Carrie now empowers women and families to achieve lasting health through the science of blood sugar stabilization and sustainable behavior change. She’s been featured on the TODAY Show, ABC, NBC, FOX, and was even a TEDx speaker in South Africa.Together, we dive into how women can enjoy the holiday season—without falling into diet culture, guilt, or the “I’ll start again in January” mindset.In this conversation, we cover:Why the holidays feel so triggering when it comes to food and routinesThe problem with “starting over in January” and what to focus on insteadHow to enjoy holiday meals and events without guilt or restrictionSimple systems and routines to help you stay healthy and balancedOne small mindset shift that can help you thrive—not just survive—this seasonIf you’ve ever felt stuck between indulgence and restriction during the holidays, this episode will give you practical tools and empowering strategies to help you feel balanced, energized, and guilt-free—without missing out on the joy of the season.👉 Tune in now, and don’t forget to subscribe to the Mama Work It podcast so you never miss an episode!Connect with Carrie Lupoli:Website: https://www.disruptivenutrition.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disruptivenutrition/ & https://www.instagram.com/carrie_lupoli/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disruptivenutritionFor more resources on juggling mom life, work life, wife life, fill in the blank life, visit www.mamaworkit.com and subscribe!

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