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
36 episodes
Katrina’s Infertility Journey in Honor of National Infertility Awareness Week
This week is an especially important week to me personally, it’s National Infertility Awareness Week. In honor of NIAW, I’m here to share my rollercoaster of a journey with infertility that lasted six and a half years and ended with two incredi...
Is Overscheduling Pushing Us Past Our Limits?
We often wear "busy" like a badge of honor, filling every white-space on our calendars until our lives look like a game of Tetris where the blocks never stop falling. But what happens when the adrenaline of productivity masks the onset of total...
Game Changing Products Worth the Hype
In this episode, we dive into the game-changing products and daily essentials that are genuinely reshaping the way we live and enjoy our lives. Whether you’re looking to streamline your morning routine with high-performance skincare or seeking ...
When Doing the Right Thing is Wrong for You
We’ve all been there: saying "yes" to a favor you don't have time for, staying late to fix someone else's mistake, or playing family therapist when you’re already drained. You did the "right thing," so why do you feel like you're drowning? Toda...
You’re Wrong About Me, and I’m Okay With That
I was always scared of being the difficult one, to not be liked. I was terrified of someone being wrong about my potential, my intentions, or my heart. But you know what I learned, striving to be understood is a trap. Being liked is a cage. The...
Having Enough Versus Having it All
In this episode, we’re officially resigning from the "Having It All" club to finally enjoy the party we’re already at. We’re diving into why chasing a mythical perfect life where you can be all the things to everyone all the time, including our...
Gushers & Grit: Growing Up in the 90s
Dust off your Discman and grab a handful of Gushers, because we’re taking a trip back to the decade of flannel, dial-up tones, and the ultimate freedom of being "unreachable." In this episode, we reminisce about a time when our biggest stress w...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...