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In this special summer sendoff episode of Working Moms Redefined, Denise reflects on the past year and a half of the podcast while sharing an important decision for her family and for herself as a working mom: pressing pause for the summer season.
This episode is an honest conversation about motherhood, family priorities, overcommitted schedules and the pressure many parents feel to create the “perfect” summer for their children. Denise opens up about choosing intentional family time over packed calendars, sports camps and nonstop activities in order to create more meaningful moments at home with her children.
She shares the heart behind stepping away from the podcast temporarily, the importance of recognizing when your family needs more of you and why sometimes the healthiest decision is simply slowing down. Denise also encourages listeners to rethink summer expectations and focus less on overplanning and more on connection, simplicity and presence.
In this episode, we talk about:
☀️ Why Working Moms Redefined is taking a summer pause
🏡 Choosing family connection over constant busyness
💭 The pressure parents feel to create a “perfect” summer
🚫 Learning to say no to activities, camps and overcommitted schedules
🩵 Why children often value simple memories most
👨👩👧👦 Creating intentional family time during the summer months
🌿 The importance of slowing down as a working mom
📝 Building a summer bucket list with your children
✨ Letting go of unrealistic parenting expectations
🌸 Finding joy in everyday moments with your familyThis episode is a refreshing reminder that childhood memories are often built in the small moments: bike rides, root beer floats, pool days and simply being together. Denise encourages working moms to give themselves permission to pause, simplify and embrace a summer that feels good for their family instead of one that looks impressive to everyone else.
As the podcast takes a short summer break, Denise also gives listeners a preview of exciting guests and conversations coming this fall, including topics surrounding motherhood, leadership, personal growth and family life.
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This episode of Working Moms Redefined gives listeners an honest and emotional look into what it’s really like to be a teenage girl today. Denise sits down with a group of high school juniors and seniors for a powerful conversation about teen mental health, anxiety, social pressure, school stress, friendships, sports, family expectations and the fear of failure.
These young women openly share the pressures they face balancing grades, jobs, athletics, relationships, college decisions and social expectations while still trying to figure out who they are. They discuss how anxiety in teenagers is often misunderstood, why many girls struggle to express emotions and what they wish parents truly understood about growing up in today’s world.
In this episode, we talk about:
Teen anxiety and mental health struggles
The pressure teenage girls face in high school today
Balancing school, sports, jobs, friendships and future plans
Fear of failure, judgment, loneliness and disappointing others
Why teenagers often feel unheard by adults
The importance of communication between parents and teens
How parents can better support teenage daughters emotionally
Why listening matters more than immediately trying to “fix” problems
Self-worth, people-pleasing and emotional overwhelm in teens
Growing up, identity and navigating the future as a young womanThis conversation is raw, insightful, relatable and incredibly important for parents, educators, mentors and anyone raising or supporting teenage girls. It’s a reminder that behind every “attitude” or shutdown moment is often a young person carrying more emotional weight than we realize.
If you’ve ever wondered what teenagers are really thinking and feeling, this episode offers a rare and powerful perspective directly from the voices of young women themselves.
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If you’ve ever felt like something in your body is “off”, low energy, lingering symptoms, or not quite feeling like yourself, this conversation will help connect some of the dots.
In this episode, I’m joined again by Dr. John Kim to explore some of the hidden factors that can impact how women feel day to day from underlying infections to stress hormones and everyday nutrition choices.
Together, we talk about:
What hidden infections like Lyme disease and MCAS can look like, and why they’re often overlooked How chronic stress and cortisol impact energy, weight, and overall wellbeing The role of methylene blue and how it’s being used in functional medicine conversations What a supportive, balanced breakfast actually looks like for sustained energy Why whole foods matter and how to simplify nutrition without overwhelmDr. Kim brings a root-cause perspective to health, helping women move beyond surface-level solutions and better understand what their bodies may be signaling.
This episode is for the woman who is paying attention to her health, asking deeper questions, and ready to support her body in ways that feel sustainable and aligned.
Because feeling better isn’t about doing everything, it’s about understanding what matters most for your body.
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Pregnancy and birth can bring a unique tension for high-capacity women- the desire to be prepared, informed, and thoughtful… without feeling like everything depends on getting the plan exactly right.
In this episode, I’m joined by Brittany Higgins, a doula and former labor and delivery nurse, who shares a perspective that is both empowering and deeply reassuring. Brittany helps women feel confident in their voice, supported in their decisions, and prepared for birth without being driven by fear.
Together, we talk about:
What birth advocacy really means from a doula’s perspective The difference between being informed and feeling pressured or fearful How the desire for control often shows up during pregnancy and birth Ways partners and support people can help advocate during labor Questions women can ask providers to feel more confident in their decisions What support really looks like in the postpartum seasonThis episode is for the woman who wants to feel ready for birth, not because she can control every outcome, but because she understands her options, trusts her voice, and feels supported throughout the process.
Because preparation isn’t about fear- it’s about confidence, support, and knowing you are not navigating birth alone.
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This episode with Amy Hendrian resonated with so many of you, and we wanted to bring it back.
In this conversation, we sit down with Amy, business owner and mom of three, for an honest and relatable discussion about divorce, co-parenting, owning a business, and what it means to be a full-time mom, with or without a parenting contract.
Amy shares her experience navigating the early days of divorce, the fears she carried for her kids, and how she has redefined what showing up looks like. We talk through the many “buckets” of life, from kids and work to friendships and self, and the ongoing tension of trying to be present for it all.
She also speaks to co-parenting with compassion, even when things do not align, and how she stays grounded in her identity and values while running a business and raising her kids. It is a reminder that so many moms are asking the same question, and the answer still holds true.
You’ll hear:
How she reclaims the title of “full-time mom” What balance actually looks like today Why presence, not perfection, is what matters most The guiding values that shape Amy’s approach to parenting and business And one powerful message for any mom who feels like she’s falling shortIf you missed this one the first time, this episode is worth a listen.
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Youth sports are often about more than learning the game. They are opportunities for children to build confidence, resilience, and life skills that extend far beyond the court or field.
In this episode, Denise reflects on the powerful role coaches play in shaping not only athletic ability, but also character, communication, and courage. She shares a personal moment with her daughter Sydney, who became emotional when Denise’s coaching style felt direct and firm on the court- a reminder that growth often requires learning how to hold both encouragement and challenge at the same time.
This conversation explores how great coaches:
Build confidence by recognizing effort and celebrating progress Teach kids how to make eye contact and communicate clearly Encourage children to stand up for themselves respectfully Help young athletes take initiative instead of waiting to be told what to do Show kids how to handle correction without tying it to their identity Create environments where mistakes become opportunities to growDenise also reflects on the balance between being supportive and being honest, and why lifting up the “good jobs” matters just as much as helping kids develop discipline and responsibility.
Because the lessons children learn from coaches don’t stay in sports- they shape how they show up in friendships, classrooms, leadership roles, and eventually in their adult lives.
When coaches focus on developing the whole person, the impact lasts far longer than any season.
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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 supportThis 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 freedomLisa’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
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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 carryThis 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.
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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 impactThis 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:
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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 lifeThis 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.
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Some parents are raising children without ever having been shown what healthy parenting looks like. No blueprint. No example. No consistent support.
In this episode, we talk with Allison Housewright about what it means to parent while healing to give your children emotional safety, consistency, and tools you may not have received yourself.
We explore:
What “parenting without parents” really means The emotional weight of breaking generational cycles Raising kids while navigating your own healing What it feels like to parent 24/7 without built-in support Why community may be the missing piece for so many familiesWe also talk about the idea of building local support circles for parents who are striving to do better, even with limited resources and little outside help.
This conversation is for the parents who are determined to give their children more than they were given, even when it feels lonely, exhausting, or uncertain. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re doing enough while trying to rewrite your own story, this episode will remind you that the very fact that you care means you’re already changing the narrative.
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As we celebrate one year of Working Moms Redefined, we’re revisiting one of our powerful early conversations with Therapist Sara Semenick. This episode remains just as meaningful today as it was when it first aired, offering insight and encouragement for anyone navigating growth, healing and the many roles that come with motherhood and career.
Sara brings her passion for helping women understand how past experiences and stored stress can influence how we show up in our daily lives. Drawing from her background in multiple therapeutic approaches, including NET Therapy (Neuro Emotional Technique), she explains how the mind and body work together and how greater self-awareness can help us break patterns that may be holding us back.
The conversation also explores the importance of understanding our personal motivations, family influences and the deeper “why” behind our behaviors. Tools like the Enneagram can offer helpful insight into personality and decision-making, while open conversations about mental health help normalize the idea that growth and healing look different for everyone.
Throughout the episode, Denise reflects on her own journey as a working mom, businesswoman and lifelong learner, sharing how self-discovery is an ongoing process. The discussion highlights how intentional reflection, meaningful relationships and personal accountability can help us become cycle breakers for ourselves and our families.
If you’re revisiting this episode with us or listening for the first time, we hope this conversation reminds you that growth takes time, self-awareness is powerful and every step forward matters.
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Enneagram Test Link: https://assessment.yourenneagramcoach.com
Book Suggestion: “The Body Keeps Score.” https://www.amazon.com/Body-Keeps-Score-Healing-Trauma/dp/0670785938/ref=asc_df_0670785938/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693449522341&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16785464844668993613&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9022417&hvtargid=pla-436114357585&psc=1&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693449522341&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=16785464844668993613&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9022417&hvtargid=pla-436114357585&psc=1
Additional Book Links on Sara's Website: https://deeperrootscounselingmft.com/services
NET Therapy Example in the Referenced Grey’s Anatomy Episode: https://youtu.be/EJP8t2lv_vY?si=xijKD8aTyr6qsn9E
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If you’ve ever felt like your energy makes no sense, your mood shifts without warning, or your body isn’t responding the way it used to, this episode is going to feel like a deep exhale.
I’m joined by Dr. Yoon Hang (John) Kim, a board-certified physician specializing in integrative and functional medicine who focuses on root-cause healing for complex conditions. Together, we unpack what’s really happening inside the bodies of busy, high-capacity women- especially when hormones, stress, sleep, and nervous system overload collide.
In this conversation, we talk about:
Why so many women feel like their bodies are working against them The difference between achievement-based wellness and rhythm-based wellness How chronic depletion shows up hormonally and emotionally Why sleep is still the most powerful wellness tool we have What cortisol actually does and when it becomes a problem Hormone shifts after motherhood most women aren’t warned about Simple ways to support your body without overwhelm or extremesThis episode is for women who are tired of guessing, tired of pushing through, and ready to understand their bodies instead of fighting them.
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This week on Working Moms Redefined, Denise shares a powerful leadership metaphor inspired by a lesson from John C. Maxwell: be a river, not a reservoir.
Denise paints a vivid comparison between the main channel and the quiet coves using the Lake of the Ozarks. The cove represents rest, reflection and consumption. The main channel represents movement, connection and contribution. Both serve a purpose. Leadership is about knowing when to leave the cove and return to the current.
In this episode, Denise challenges listeners to examine their own patterns. Are you primarily consuming content, ideas and encouragement? Or are you taking what you have learned and pouring it into others? Are you anchoring in comfort, or are you stepping back into motion to serve, teach and connect?
This conversation explores the service-based mindset that defines meaningful leadership. It is not about recognition or self-promotion. It is about fueling others so they can show up better in their own lives. Whether that looks like asking a thoughtful question at work, volunteering in a new capacity or being fully present with your children, leadership is found in everyday moments of intentional impact.
If you have been in a season of gathering, learning or resting, this episode is your gentle nudge to re-enter the current. You are allowed to recharge. But you were not designed to stay stagnant. Choose the river. Choose movement. Choose to pour back into the people and spaces that matter most.
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What does it actually mean to raise a leader? Not just a high achiever, but a thoughtful, capable, emotionally grounded human? In this episode, I sit down with therapist Penni Ippensen, who brings decades of experience working with families and the perspective of a working mom who raised three daughters of her own. Together, we explore how everyday moments at home shape leadership, critical thinking, and emotional intelligence, often more than we realize.
In this conversation, we talk about:
What qualities truly matter when raising leaders and critical thinkers How moms can model confidence and healthy decision-making, even when they feel unsure Balancing guidance with allowing kids to form their own opinions Simple ways to encourage curiosity, conversation, and emotional awareness at home What emotional skills are most important to teach earlyWe also dive into sibling relationships, including:
What’s normal conflict versus what deserves closer attention Teaching kids how to disagree respectfully and repair after conflict Helping siblings build connection even with very different personalities Avoiding comparison, competition, and “scorekeeping” between kidsPenni also shares wisdom from hindsight, what mattered less than she thought when her girls were young, and what she now sees as foundational. This episode is for moms who care deeply, feel the weight of raising kids well, and need reassurance that leadership is built in small, imperfect moments, not constant perfection.
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This week on Working Moms Redefined, Denise shares a reflection on decision-making, mom guilt and the weight of choosing when there is no perfect answer. What happens when two important roles collide, when your child needs you and your work needs you, and you are forced to decide anyway?
Denise takes listeners inside a day that began at 4:40 a.m. with her seven-year-old son waking up in pain and ended with her standing in front of a room full of people leading training while coordinating care, calls and emotions from miles away. Through this story, she explores the leadership lesson that has stayed with her the most: indecision breaks trust more than making the “wrong” decision ever could.
In this episode, Denise unpacks what it looks like to make decisions based on the information you have in the moment, even when doubt creeps in later. She talks honestly about mom guilt, self-questioning and the quiet inner dialogue that tells us we should have done more, stayed longer or chosen differently. She also reflects on the power of being supported by people and workplaces that allow us to show up as whole humans, not only as professionals.
This conversation is a reminder that you are allowed to choose, trust yourself and move forward without replaying every scenario over and over in your head. You are not failing because you question your choices. You are leading, parenting and living in real life. If you have ever wrestled with guilt after making a hard decision, this episode will meet you right where you are and remind you that choosing something is often better than choosing nothing at all.
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Leadership doesn’t stop when the workday ends — and for many working moms, it often feels heavier than ever.
In this episode of Working Moms Redefined, Denise sits down with Jamie Hansen, founder of Alloy Solutions, Maxwell Leadership–certified coach, and longtime counselor-turned-leadership developer, to explore what it truly means to lead with confidence, connection, and purpose.
Together, they unpack the concept of redemptive leadership — a way of leading rooted in self-awareness, restoration, and relationship rather than perfection or pressure. Jamie shares why high achievers often struggle with self-criticism, how “connection before correction” transforms leadership at work and at home, and why repair is often more powerful than getting it right the first time.
This conversation bridges leadership and motherhood, offering practical insight for women who are leading teams, families, and themselves — often all at once.
If you’ve ever felt the weight of responsibility, questioned your influence, or wondered if there’s a healthier way to lead without burning out, this episode will leave you feeling grounded, encouraged, and reminded that leadership doesn’t require flawlessness — it requires presence.
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What if the mess doesn’t mean you’re failing but that you’re fully living?
In this episode of Working Moms Redefined, Denise sits down with Kim Kupiecki, author of The Beautiful Mess, speaker, corporate leader, and mom, for an honest, grounding conversation about perfection, pressure, and grace in working motherhood.
Together, they explore why high-achieving women struggle so deeply with giving themselves grace, how the “everyone else has it figured out” lie keeps moms stuck, and what it really looks like to own your value, both at work and at home.
This conversation isn’t about doing more, fixing yourself, or chasing balance. It’s about releasing unrealistic expectations, redefining success, and learning how to show up with intention even when life feels messy.
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, behind, or quietly questioning whether you’re doing enough, this episode is a reminder that you don’t need perfection to be a great mom, a strong leader, or a whole person.
Because the mess doesn’t disqualify you; it’s part of the story.
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This week on Working Moms Redefined, Denise is sharing reflections from a recent live conversation she hosted for the Nutrition HQ community about motivation, discipline, and what it really looks like to keep showing up for ourselves. At the start of a new year, motivation can feel hopeful and exciting. We make plans, set goals, and imagine how good it will feel to finally follow through. But as Denise gently reminds us, motivation is fleeting and that doesn’t mean anything is wrong with you. It just means you’re human.
In this episode, Denise talks about the shift from waiting to feel motivated to choosing discipline as an act of self-leadership. Not rigid, all-or-nothing discipline, but the kind rooted in care, intention, and trust in yourself. The kind that carries you forward on the days when life is full, energy is low, and no one else is cheering you on.
This conversation is a reminder that you don’t need to overhaul your life or have it all figured out. You need to keep taking small, aligned steps toward the things that matter to you. You are allowed to lead yourself with compassion, grace, and consistency. If you’ve ever felt discouraged because your motivation faded or wondered why you keep starting over, this episode is for you. You are not behind, and you are more capable than you realize.
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