Mom Life in the Woods
Mom Life in the Woods is a gentle place to pause and notice the beauty around you—creating small, meaningful moments with your family and shaping a life that feels intentional, lovely, and grounded, no matter your stage of motherhood.
Episodes
This week’s episode wasn’t the one Karen originally planned to record — and that’s kind of the point. Sometimes the bravest thing we can do is pivot. In this short, honest conversation, Karen talks about the freedom to change your mind, switch directions, and go with the flow when something just isn’t sitting right. No big lesson. Just a gentle reminder that you’re allowed to adjust the course.
What if we treated reading like a real commitment — something worthy of a place on our calendars?
In this episode of Mom Life in the Woods, Karen invites you to reconsider reading as more than a hobby. In a world of endless scrolling and constant noise, choosing to sit down with a book is a quiet act of intention. You'll hear about why reading feels harder now, the mental and emotional benefits of slowing down with w...
Karen isn’t a master gardener, but she believes in growing something anyway. This episode explores how small, patient acts—like planting a single herb or tending a pot on the porch—can ground us, teach resilience, and bring quiet joy to everyday life.
We talk a lot about rest... but what if we’re not actually relaxing?
In this episode of Mom Life in the Woods, Karen explores the quiet difference between simply stopping and truly letting yourself soften. From the constant low-level listening moms do all day (and night) to the surprising power of what we wear at home, this conversation is about giving your nervous system permission to stand down.
Using the idea of a “l...
This is a quiet bonus episode—recorded in the middle of a winter storm, with no agenda and no rush. If your plans were canceled, school is closed, or the world feels unusually still, this episode is for you.
Karen reflects on the unexpected gift of a slowed-down day: cleared calendars, lowered expectations, and the permission to simply be. From soup on the stove and candles by the window to early bedtimes, extra grace,...
In this episode of Mom Life in the Woods, Karen reflects on the humble bike ride and how something so ordinary can be surprisingly life-giving. This isn’t about fitness goals, fancy bikes, or keeping up with anyone else. It’s about fresh air, steady motion, and the kind of slow moments our nervous systems are craving.
Karen shares why bike rides—whether around the block, down a trail, or through your neighborhood—can b...
Sometimes all it takes is a small detour to remember what we’ve been missing.
In this first episode of Mom Life in the Woods, you’ll see how a quiet, unexpected moment became the heart behind this podcast — a spontaneous stop at a wooded park, the sound of leaves and birds, the simple joy of swinging on a playground as an adult, and the realization that life doesn’t need more noise or more hours… it needs more moments ...
What if creativity didn’t require supplies, prep time, or a perfectly clean kitchen island?
This is a conversation about redefining art and creativity in everyday motherhood. From the way we plate a meal, write a note, get dressed, care for our homes, and even walk outside, Karen invites you to see how intention, attention, and beauty are already woven into your daily life.
This episode is not anti-creativity; it’s an i...
Welcome to Mom Life in the Woods—a podcast for slower, sweeter days.
This is a place for you to to notice the beauty around you, create small but meaningful moments with your family, and build a life that feels intentional and lovely, no matter what stage of motherhood you’re in.
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