Bubbles & Breakdowns
Welcome to Bubbles and Breakdowns! A space designed for you to show up as your beautifully imperfect self, no filters required. Here, we dive into the rollercoaster of life during the early years of parenting — from juggling your own ridiculously high expectations and society’s “helpful” advice to clinging to your sanity like it’s the last glass of champagne at a party. While also celebrating the big wins and core memories. Our mission? To offer comfort, insight, and just the right amount of laughter to keep you from crying into your yoga mat.
Episodes
29 episodes
Corks & Consequences: Managing Alcohol During Midlife
Has alcohol been affecting you differently lately? When you have more than a couple drinks, do you feel like you were hit by a bus? Is it keeping you from reaching your goals? Are you more irritable after drinking? Us too but there are reasons ...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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26:55
Manifesting the Partner You Deserve
Manifestation is often dismissed as "wishful thinking," but in this episode, we strip away the fluff. We’re looking at manifestation through the lens of psychological readiness and energetic alignment. We explore the hard truth: you don’t manif...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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21:37
Self Love: Becoming Your Own Best Friend
The power of positive self-talk and self-love is more than just a trend; it is a physiological rewiring. By shifting your internal dialogue, you move from a state of chronic stress and defense to a state of growth, resilience, and emotional sta...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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25:47
Happy Galentine’s: The Importance of Female Friendships
While Valentine’s Day focuses on romantic love, Galentine’s Day (celebrated on February 13th) has evolved into a cultural moment for honoring the "platonic soulmates" in our lives. This episode explores why female friendships aren't just a soci...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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21:33
Speaking Your Love Language
In the spirit of the season of love, we are kicking off February with how to understand your love language and what you need to give and receive what your heart and soul needs. The concept of Love Languages comes from relationship counselor Dr....
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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22:36
Bubbly Book Club: The Anxious Generation
We are diving into our first Bubbly Book Club and discussing The Anxious Generation - How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt. This book has sent ripples across the parenting world, it’s be...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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37:01
The Power of Self-Regulation (Part 2) with Dr. Lauren DeCicco
Join us for part two of our discussion with Dr. Lauren DeCicco, a subject matter expert in nervous system regulation and doctor of holistic physical therapy as we dive deeper and discuss practical ways to incorporate strategies to achieve self ...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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33:23
The Power of Self-Regulation (Part 1) with Dr. Lauren DeCicco
Today we are joined by Dr. Lauren DeCicco, a doctor of holistic physical therapy and subject matter expert in nervous system regulation. We are discussing the importance of nervous system regulation, especially as it pertains to healing our bod...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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30:45
The Intentional Starting Line, Goals with Purpose
80% of new year resolutions fail by February; this episode moves beyond the common "New Year, New Me" enthusiasm and dives into a practical framework for goal achievement. It emphasizes the foundational steps of defining intention and purpose b...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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27:00
New Year, New Goals - From Vision to Reality
As we are about to close out the year, we are turning the page and looking ahead to 2026. We made time this week to create a vision board and focused on drawing in what we want for ourselves next year. In this episode we are moving beyond the t...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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24:55
Roses & Thorns the Holiday Edition
This episode we are going full Roses & Thorns about the holiday season, particularly around Christmas. We take a moment to recognize the dual nature of the holidays but how we try to manage stress while maximizing the joy. We are talking ab...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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30:53
2025 Reflections, Nailed It or Failed It
In this special end-of-year episode, we’re diving deep into the goals we set 12 months ago. We share our honest, unfiltered reflections on where we nailed it, where we failed it, and the lessons learned. This moment of reflection can serve as a...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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29:09
The Beauty of Vulnerability
In a world that often rewards toughness and masks, vulnerability is widely mistaken for weakness. But what if the greatest measure of your strength is actually your willingness to be fully seen? This episode explores the transformative power of...
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33:23
Toxic Traits That Hold Us Back
We all have silent, toxic traits that sabotage our peace and halt our progress. In this candid episode, we dive deep into two powerful patterns that often disguise themselves as being capable or being concerned. We all carry learned behavioral ...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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41:15
Bubbly Book Club: The Anxious Generation
It's time for our first Bubbles & Breakdowns Book Club! The Bubbly Book Club will be once a quarter - this one is kicking off today and we will discuss it in January. The Anxious Generation: How the Gre...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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4:32
Midlife Edit: Letting Go of What No Longer Serves You
Midlife can feel like an accumulation of everything; responsibilities, expectations, and things that no longer serve us. In this episode, we're talking about the freedom that comes from letting go.Join us as we explore how this intention...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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36:51
Getting on the Bus with Francesca Thomson
Today we are joined by our first guest on Bubbles & Breakdowns, Francesca Thomson. She is the owner of Healthier Holidays, an online store that creates tasty gift baskets filled with healthier items so people can enjoy special events with l...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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44:31
Imposter Syndrome: Owning Your Seat at The Table
Do you know the phrase; fake it til’ you make it? Have you ever found yourself in a new role, a big meeting, or even a casual conversation, secretly waiting for someone to point and yell, "You don't belong here!" That sinking feeling is the ech...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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26:23
Unwrapping Expectations: The Realities of the Holiday Season
Hard to believe, but this week marks the official kickoff of the holiday season; that steady cascade from Halloween to Thanksgiving and straight through to Christmas. That three-month sprint can either blow your hair back with excitement or tur...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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32:27
Bubble Break: Don’t Wait to Pop the Good Champagne
It's easy to get caught up in what's going wrong or the goals we haven't quite reached yet. Today, we're flipping the script and taking a Positive Inventory of our lives.Join us as we pause, reflect, and celebrate all the bubbly moments....
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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38:39
Self Care Redefined
In this episode, we're challenging the conventional wisdom of self-care. We've all seen the social media posts; the bubble baths, the spa days, the expensive retreats. But what happens when you don't have the time, money, or energy for those th...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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28:33
Bedtime Battles & Breakthroughs
Bedtimes routines and how their success or failure can cause frustration, a forfeit of “me time” and exhaustion. Today, we're tackling one of the biggest challenges in the early years: sleep. From the newborn phase where sleep is a mythical cre...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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33:10
Your Body is Talking to You, Listen
Today we are talking about listening to our bodies after 40. The rules of health seem to change once we hit 40, and the energy and vitality we once took for granted can start to feel different. This episode is your guide to understanding those ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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33:39
Self-Improvement & Manifestation: From Wanting to Being
We all have a vision of our best selves; the healthier, calmer, more successful version. We want to do better, be better, and have a life that’s thriving. But how do we bridge the gap between who we are today and who we know we could be?...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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31:22