Working Moms Redefined

What happens when the microphone turns and the host becomes the one answering the questions? In this episode of Working Moms Redefined, Denise is joined by her husband, Jeremy, for a candid, unscripted conversation that offers a deeper look into motherhood, marriage, and the mental load so many women carry.

Through thoughtful questions and honest reflection, this episode explores what it really looks like to balance work, family, and personal growth… without pretending to have it all figured out.

Together, they dive into:

The challenges of motherhood, including unlearning past patterns and navigating perfectionism

The invisible mental load many women carry and the importance of asking for help

How communication in marriage evolves, especially around expectations and support

This episode is equal parts insightful and lighthearted, with moments of humor, honesty and real-life perspective. It’s a reminder that growth happens in conversation, that support starts with communication, and that you don’t have to do it all alone.

Because sometimes the most powerful thing you can do…is ask for what you need.

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So many working moms feel like they are constantly behind- juggling responsibilities, managing invisible tasks, and trying to keep everything moving forward, all while wondering why it still feels so heavy.

In this episode, I sit down with Lisa Woodruff, founder of Organize 365, to talk about the real reason so many high-capacity women feel overwhelmed, and why organization is about so much more than containers, checklists, or doing more.

Lisa’s work focuses on helping busy women develop practical systems for managing home, paper, and life so they can reclaim time for what they are uniquely created to do. 

Together, we explore:

Why capable women often feel like they are doing everything right but still feel behind

The hidden mental load many women carry that often goes unseen or unacknowledged

The difference between perfectionism and becoming a “woman of excellence”

Why organization is a learnable skill- not a personality trait 

How creating simple systems can actually create more mental space and freedom

Lisa’s approach emphasizes progress over perfection and helps women build systems that support real life, not an unrealistic standard. This conversation is for the woman who is tired of feeling scattered, behind, or mentally overloaded and ready to create structure that actually supports the life she wants to live.

Because organization isn’t about doing more- it’s about creating space for what matters most.

Connect with Lisa

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/organize365/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Organize365

LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisawoodruff/

Website and Sunday Basket info : https://organize365.com/escapingquicksand/

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High-capacity women often believe that if they work a little harder, try a little more, or push through one more challenge, things will finally fall into place. But what if the real barrier isn’t effort… it’s our thought habits?

In this episode, I sit down with leadership coach and author Amy Kemp to talk about the subconscious thought patterns that quietly shape our decisions, our confidence, and the way we show up in work, motherhood, and life.

Amy shares insights from her book I See You and her work coaching hundreds of female leaders on how to recognize the internal narratives that keep us stuck, even when we’re doing all the “right” things.

In this conversation, we explore:

Why you can’t outwork your thought habits

How high-achieving women unknowingly sabotage their own progress

The power of recognizing and replacing subconscious thought patterns

Why boundaries, rhythm, and even play matter more than we think

The invisible weight of unpaid labor many women carry

This episode is for the woman who feels capable, driven, and committed but sometimes wonders why things still feel harder than they should.

You may not need to work harder. But you may need to think differently.


Connect with Amy

Website: www.amykemp.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amykempinc/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amykempinc

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/amykempinc

Link to Purchase I See You: https://www.amazon.com/See-You-Guide-Women-More-Without/dp/1774584425/ref=sr_1_1

Take the FREE Habit Finder Assessment here: https://amykemp.com/habit-finder-assessment/



Connect with Denise of Working Moms Redefined:  

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For a long time, many of us believed “doing hard things” meant pushing more, achieving more, and carrying more responsibility - often at the expense of our peace, presence, and relationships.

But what if hard doesn’t always look like hustle?

In this solo episode, Denise shares a perspective shift that many high-capacity women are beginning to feel but haven’t always had language for: sometimes the hardest thing isn’t doing more… it’s choosing to do less.

We explore what it looks like to redefine strength in this season of life:

Moving from proving yourself to being present

Letting go of the pressure to always say yes

Learning that boundaries are not limitations, they are clarity

Recognizing that being where your feet are requires courage

Understanding that doing fewer things with intention often creates more impact

This conversation is an invitation to reconsider what “hard” really means and why saying no, slowing down, or choosing alignment over achievement may actually be the bravest leadership decision you make.

Because sometimes the strongest women are not the ones doing the most…
they are the ones doing what matters most.



Connect with Denise of Working Moms Redefined:  

Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined  

Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!  
  Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!  

Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott  

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@denisetallcottleadership

Birth stories don’t always unfold the way we imagine. even when we plan carefully, pray intentionally, and prepare thoroughly.

In this episode, I’m joined by Jen Duesterhaus, mom of three, nurse practitioner student and business owner, to talk about her very different birth experiences- and the ones that didn’t go according to plan. After hoping for a VBAC and approaching this pregnancy with a calm, faith-filled mindset for baby #3, she found herself facing unexpected turns and the difficult tension between control and surrender.

Together, we talk about:

How each of her three birth experiences shaped her differently

Why a VBAC felt important emotionally, physically, and spiritually

What it’s like when a carefully held plan starts to unravel

Navigating disappointment while still feeling deep gratitude

Learning to hold grief and faith at the same time

How surrender in birth reshaped her view of control in motherhood and life

This conversation is for the mom who feels like her birth story didn’t go “right.” For the woman still carrying quiet disappointment alongside overwhelming gratitude. For anyone learning that trusting God doesn’t always mean getting the outcome you hoped for.

Jen’s story is honest, reflective, and deeply reassuring: you can trust God and still grieve what you lost. You can be grateful and still wish it had gone differently. Both can exist at the same time.

Connect with Jen

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/jendues11

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenfarmwife

Connect with Denise of Working Moms Redefined:  

Catch full episodes and subscribe to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WorkingMomsRedefined  

Click here for the 9 Minutes a Day for a Lifetime of Connection Masterclass!  
  Listen to The Working Moms Redefined Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio and Amazon Music. New episodes drop every Thursday!  

Follow Denise on Socials & visit the Working Moms Redefined website:  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsredefined2025/  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/workingmomsredefineddenisetallcott  

Website: https://www.workingmomsredefined.com  

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@denisetallcottleadership