In this episode, therapist and mentor Cara Maiolo introduces the Vibrant Mom Framework—a holistic, research-based approach designed to help working moms navigate the “critical decade” of midlife (a...

Today’s episode centers on the idea of creating space as the foundation for emotional well-being, especially for women navigating motherhood and midlife transitions. Drawing from her professional a...

In this episode Cara opens up about the biggest mistake she made in her 20 years as a therapist—overlooking how profoundly perimenopause and midlife hormonal changes affect women’s mental health. S...

Sep 24, 2025

In this conversation Cara discusses how joy and creativity are vital parts of a working mom’s life, right alongside care and responsibility. We explore the delicate balance between ca...

In this episode, we explore three common mistakes that can get in the way of emotional well-being, especially for us midlife, working moms. A few of them might even surprise you. By uncovering thes...

Discover how life's transitions, whether shared with our children or experienced personally, can lead to profound self-discovery and growth. If your kiddo(s) are currently going through any big or ...

Working moms are the most agile and strongest people I know. And yet, when it comes to staying consistent with the self-care practices or the more tender, growing areas of our lives that we care ab...

I want to let you in on a game-changer in my working mom journey! It's this: realizing self-care doesn't require an hour-long+ commitment to 'count.'

I've shifted from thinking only lengthy practi...

For those days when you're in a funk, have a bad case of the "blahs," or stuck in survival mode! Put on your walking shoes mama and take this episode on a walk (yes-literally!). Learn how to get ou...

Learn how to get out of the self-criticism and guilt spiral when you’re struggling and know what to do instead!

In today's episode we discuss:

•  The self-criticism and guilt spiral most working
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Mama, let's talk about cultivating joy and ease - even in a challenging day. I can't wait to share with you a mind-body approach that really does work to lighten the load, especially from the insid...