Mom 2 Mom: What’s on your plate?

In this conversation, Caroline and Kirsten discuss personal experiences related to family bonding, health journeys, and community service. Caroline shares a heartwarming moment with his son as they go suit shopping for a wedding, highlighting the importance of family connections. Kirsten talks about her commitment to donating platelets with her friend, emphasizing the significance of giving back to the community. They also delve in...

In this conversation, the speakers discuss their health goals, particularly focusing on diabetes management. They share personal experiences, nutritional insights, and practical tips for maintaining a healthy lifestyle while navigating the challenges of diabetes. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of understanding food choices, managing blood sugar levels, and preparing for the upcoming holiday season with mindful eating habits...

In this conversation, the hosts discuss their intentions for the month of October, focusing on personal health goals, business aspirations, and family plans. They share their experiences with setting goals, the challenges they face, and the importance of support and encouragement in achieving these objectives. The conversation also touches on the significance of documenting family memories and the excitement surrounding upcoming ho...

In this conversation, the hosts reflect on the end of September and share personal stories about acceptance, family dynamics, and the importance of communication. They discuss a friend's experience with a partner's transition and the challenges of estrangement within families. The conversation emphasizes the need for kindness, compassion, and open communication in relationships, encouraging listeners to reflect on their own family ...

In this episode of the Mom 2 Mom podcast, hosts Kirsten and Caroline discuss the challenges and joys of motherhood, entrepreneurship, and navigating the emotional landscape of the holiday season. They share strategies for managing business during the end of the quarter, the importance of personal connections with clients, and setting intentions for relationships and health goals as the year comes to a close. The conversation emphas...

In this episode of the Mom to Mom podcast, the hosts discuss the importance of family, special needs parenting, and the concept of a Sunday reset. They share personal anecdotes about managing household chores, preparing for the week ahead, and the mental mindset required to balance family life and work responsibilities. The conversation emphasizes the significance of connection, encouragement, and the shared experiences of motherho...

In this episode of the Mom to Mom podcast, the hosts discuss the challenges and joys of parenting, particularly in the context of special needs. They explore the importance of building relationships, both with their children and with other parents, and how new experiences can lead to new friendships. The conversation delves into the dynamics of friendships, particularly the differences between male and female friendships, and the c...

In this episode, Kirsten and Caroline discuss the significance of lifelong friendships, sharing personal anecdotes and insights about the bonds that withstand the test of time. They emphasize the importance of reaching out to old friends and maintaining connections, even when life gets busy. The conversation is filled with humor, nostalgia, and encouragement for listeners to cherish their friendships and make an effort to reconnect...

*Cursing in this episode do not listen out loud* In this episode, Kirsten and Caroline share their experiences and insights on parenting, conscious decision-making, and the role of language in their lives. They discuss the importance of building a supportive community, the challenges of balancing family and personal life, and how humor and cursing can serve as stress relief. Through their candid conversation, they emphasize the sig...

Join Kirsten and Caroline, two moms navigating the intricate dance of family life and entrepreneurship. In this episode, they delve into the challenges and triumphs of raising children with unique needs while running businesses. Discover how they build a supportive community, share real talk, and remind fellow moms that they're not alone in this journey. Tune in for heartfelt stories, laughter, and insights on creating a family bo...

Music, entrepreneurship, and special needs parenting come together as two moms—Kirsten, a single mom, and Caroline, a married mom—share honest stories, support, and practical tips.

This episode covers family life with unique needs, including Caroline’s son living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, career adjustments like moving to an accessible office, and the importance of community and connection.

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Hosts Kirsten and Caroline recap a busy weekend of a 40th high school reunion, Danish Days, and meeting each other’s families while juggling the realities of parenting children with unique needs.

They talk about the challenges of recording remotely, memories from ten years ago when seizures began, managing epilepsy and wheelchair accessibility, and the small innovations and supports that help their kids feel more like kids.

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On this episode the hosts record live from Solvang during Danish Days, sharing their fun cultural discoveries — from Danish pastries and frikadeller to the Julehus and Viking history — while celebrating family time and accessibility during the festivities.

The conversation weaves personal stories about parenting children with unique needs, running businesses, and building community, as the moms reflect on food, traditions, and the ...

Two moms share a warm, candid conversation about winding down the week and gearing up for a busy weekend at Danish Days. They cover practical tips for traveling with children who have special needs—packing extra clothes, comfort items, and snacks—work checklists to close out the week, and funny, heartfelt stories like empanadas, a monkey encounter, and the giant troll "Lulu."

Between business responsibilities, driving lessons, and...

In this episode Kirsten and Caroline talk about planning for when the primary caregiver is injured or incapacitated. They cover seizure and medication plans, emergency contacts, powers of attorney, advanced directives, and an ‘away-from-home’ repatriation insurance option.

They also share practical travel tips and accessibility concerns for families with special needs—packing essentials, wheelchair-accessible facilities, and the im...

Two moms who juggle family, entrepreneurship, and special needs parenting share life updates: celebrating Chilean Independence Day with music, empanadas, and wine, and reflecting on cultural traditions.

They also cover a big milestone—one daughter cleared to drive after testing and now getting her permit—plus practical talk about driver training, car shopping at CarMax, insurance, maintenance, and how partners divide responsibiliti...