
Mostly Under Control Podcast
Just a regular mom talking with other regular moms, brainstorming ideas to help them with their current struggles.
Episodes
68 episodes
Stop Staying Up Too Late: A Realistic Plan for Tired Moms with Revenge Bedtime Procrastination
Hey, Mostlys! Are you exhausted but still up at midnight doom-scrolling for “me-time”? Welcome to the world of Revenge Bedtime Procrastination—and yeah, it’s a thing. In this episode, we’re unpacking why moms delay sleep even when they’re runni...
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Teaching Kids About Money: Real Talk for Moms Who Don’t Know Where to Start
If you’ve ever frozen at the words, “Can I buy this?” or felt unsure how to teach your kids about saving, budgeting, or earning money—this one’s for you.Melanie sits down with Samantha Aycock—mom, realtor, and former CPA firm co-...
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Core Values for Moms: The Secret to Easier Decisions and Less Guilt
Ever feel like you’re making decisions with a blindfold on? In this episode, I’m breaking down how identifying your core values as a mom can help you ditch the guilt, simplify your choices, and finally feel like you’re doing life on your
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How a “State of the Family” Meeting Can Transform Your Home & Marriage
💡 What if your family had a quarterly check-in like a business does? This week on The Mostly Under Control Podcast, I’m talking with my good friend Karyn about how she and her husband created State of the Family, a struct...
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Meet Melanie - Your Host of The Mostly Under Control Podcast
Start here! If you're a first time listener to the podcast, this is a great place to start to get to know Melanie and her message.
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How Occupational Therapy Supports Moms & Kids with Bhumi Bhatt
In this episode of The Mostly Under Control Podcast, I chat with Bhumi Bhatt, an early childhood occupational therapist, about how OT supports both kids and parents. We dive into how sensory processing, nervous system regulation, and m...
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Balancing Work, Life As A Mother & Sanity: A Coaching Session with Mackenzie
Motherhood doesn’t have to feel like drowning in a never-ending to-do list. On The Mostly Under Control Podcast, host Melanie O’Reilly-Rogers helps moms cut through the chaos, ditch the overthinking, and find real solutions that actual...
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Motherhood, Chronic Illness & Finding Balance: How Jessica Hardy Navigates Life with MS, Work, and Two Young Kids
How do you juggle motherhood, a full-time career, and a chronic illness without burning out? In this episode of The Mostly Under Control Podcast, host Melanie O'Reilly-Rogers sits down with Jessica Hardy—a working mom of two who was di...
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Behind the Beyond Motherhood Summit with Kelly Fallon-Wilson & Melanie
This week, Melanie sits down with twin mom, author, and Substack writer Kelly Fallon Wilson for a lively chat about the upcoming Beyond Motherhood Summit 2025. Together, they discuss the summit’s mission to support moms not just in paren...
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Beyond Motherhood Summit Speaker Highlight - Dr. Lauren Sbarbaro & Natalie Komoll
In the season finale of The Mostly Under Control Podcast, host Melanie O'Reilly-Rogers sits down with Dr. Lauren Sbarbaro and Natalie Komoll, two dynamic speakers at the upcoming Beyond Motherhood Summit. In this candid and thought-pro...
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Beyond Motherhood Summit Speaker Highlight - Dr. Susan Mitchell
In this episode of The Mostly Under Control Podcast, host Melanie O'Reilly-Rogers welcomes Dr. Susan Mitchell, a board-certified gynecologist from Maya Women's Health in Downers Grove. As a speaker at the upcoming Beyond Motherhood...
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Beyond Motherhood Summit Speaker Highlight - The Sister Project
Welcome back to The Mostly Under Control Podcast with Melanie O'Reilly-Rogers! This season, we're thrilled to introduce the incredible speakers joining us at the upcoming Beyond Motherhood Summit. In today’s episode, we chat with Miche...
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Beyond Motherhood Summit Speaker Highlight - Dr. Karen Wolowick
In this episode of The Mostly Under Control Podcast, host Melanie O'Reilly-Rogers chats with Dr. Karen Wolowick, a board-certified OB-GYN and owner of Maya Gynecology in Downers Grove. Dr. Wolowick, affectionately known as Downers Grov...
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Beyond Motherhood Summit Speaker Highlight - Lauren Zekiri
In this episode of The Mostly Under Control Podcast, host Melanie O'Reilly-Rogers welcomes Lauren Zekiri, a Dr. Becky Good Inside Ambassador, mother of three, and speaker at the Beyond Motherhood Summit. Lauren will kick off t...
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Beyond Motherhood Summit Speaker Highlight - Dr. Fenwa Milhouse, Board Certified Urologist
In this episode of The Mostly Under Control Podcast, Melanie O'Reilly-Rogers sits down with Dr. Fenwa Milhouse, a board-certified urologist, co-owner of Down There Urology in Chicago, and the star of TLC's Doctor Down Below. D...
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Beyond Motherhood Summit Speaker Highlight - Teri Kulat
Welcome to The Mostly Under Control Podcast, hosted by Melanie O'Reilly-Rogers. This is the go-to space for moms who are juggling everything and trying to find clarity in the chaos of motherhood. Tune in for honest conversations, pract...
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Beyond Motherhood Summit Speaker Highlight - Maria Malayter
In this episode of The Mostly Under Control Podcast, host Melanie O'Reilly-Rogers chats with Dr. Maria Malayter, CEO of Innovations of Change, and a featured speaker at the upcoming Beyond Motherhood Summit on January 17th in Do...
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Beyond Motherhood Summit Speaker Highlight - Sarah Czopek
Podcast Episode Description:🎙️ Episode Title: Setting Boundaries & Overcoming People-Pleasing with Sarah CzopekIn this episode of The Mostly Under Control Podcast, I sit down with Sarah Czopek, the owner...
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Beyond Motherhood Summit Speaker Highlight - Dr. Jana Richardson
In this episode of The Mostly Under Control Podcast, host Melanie O’Reilly-Rogers sits down with Dr. Jana Richardson, founder of Chicago Pelvic Health and Wellness, to discuss all things pelvic floor health. Dr. Richardson, a speaker a...
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Beyond Motherhood Summit Speaker Highlight - Alex Gohla
In this episode of The Mostly Under Control Podcast, host Melanie O'Reilly-Rogers chats with Alexandria Gohla, owner of Bluebird Counseling in Naperville, Illinois. Alex shares her journey in counseling, her passion for yoga, and her e...
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Beyond Motherhood Summit Speaker Highlight - Mary Namestnik
On today's episode of The Mostly Under Control Podcast, we're talking to Mary Namestnik - Ultra Runner and Running Coach. Mary will be speaking at the Beyond Motherhood Summit the weekend of January 17th, 2025 in Downers Grove.Mary tell...
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Beyond Motherhood Summit Speaker Highlight - Sarah Fischer-Reynolds
In today's episode, we talk with Sarah Fischer-Reynolds; Master Health Coach and owner of Functional Effect Fitness and Rehabilitation in Downers Grove. Sarah talks about what her session will address...
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Beyond Motherhood Summit Speaker Highlight - Mary French
Today we're talking to Mary French who is presenting at the Beyond Motherhood Summit the weekend of January 17th at the Lytle Auditorium in Downers Grove.Mary is a retired school teacher and a mother of one daughter. She is a Level 5 ME...
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Beyond Motherhood Summit Speaker Highlight - Irene Schreiner
In this episode of the Mostly Under Control Podcast, host Melanie O'Reilly-Rogers sits down with Irene Schreiner, LMFT, a licensed marriage and family therapist based in Downers Grove, Illinois. Irene is the founder of Solid Foundations Therapy...
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Motherhood vs Caregiving with Hanna Olson (FreckledHan)
Today's episode is a great chat with Hannah Olson from Redefining Motherhood and @FreckledHan on Instagram.We chat about motherhood vs caregiving, how to get quick little moments of one on one time with your kids and so much more. ...
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