In this episode of the Chaos N’ Cookies Podcast, we are joined by Melanie Barett. She is just as excited as I am about spring cleaning and the fresh start that it brings. She looks forward to using it as an opportunity to reevaluate your life. We cover allthings decluttering, organization, lists, meal prep, and more. Stay tuned for all the best tidbits! About the Guest: Melanie is uberly passionate about all things mindset, nutrition, and wellness. She's been deep-diving into the wellness indust...
Mar 19, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 186
Today, I’m joined by Susan Hamilton Meier! She has taken her experience working in the corporate world to help women create their brands. She breaks down the process to dig deeper into who YOU are, what YOUR vision is, how to get to YOUR goal, and so much more! About the Guest: Susan Hamilton Meier is a branding expert and career coach who helps women find the through-line of their work history, write a focused, memorable elevator pitch, and design a vision and action plan for the next phase of ...
Mar 12, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 185
Join us for a powerful conversation with Michelle Rapkin, three-time cancer survivor and author of "Cancer Sucks, but You'll Get Through It." Michelle shares her journey from diagnosis to remission, offering practical advice on finding the right healthcare support and navigating conversations with loved ones. Her resilience and optimism shine through, inspiring hope for anyone facing similar challenges. Tune in for invaluable insights on resilience and finding strength in adversity About the Gue...
Mar 05, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 184
When you are a working parent, child care in some form or another is a MUST! Today, I break down my process for finding child care, whether you are searching for an in-home caretaker or a facility. About the Host: Following the crumbs in the chaos is a full-time job as a Productivity Coach. As a busy mom of three and the founder of Chaos N’ Cookies, keeping moms from crumbling is my main objective. After gaining 10+ years of experience as a Director of Marketing helping build multiple 6 & 7-...
Feb 27, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 183
Finding your people is so important to so many people from all backgrounds! Today, wellness expert, Sports Travel Adventure Therapy (STAT) founder, and author Erin Leider-Pariser joins me today. We journey through the development of STAT, her adventures' meaningful impact, and her newest book, Get Lost. About the Guest: Wellness expert and founder of Sports Travel Adventure Therapy (STAT), Erin Leider-Pariser, has led over fifty STAT trips on all seven continents, facilitating life-changing expe...
Feb 20, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 182
Today on the podcast, I’m joined by author and Certified Financial Planner Ann Garcia. We dive into how to best prepare for college tuition, tactics for saving, and more! About the Guest: Ann Garcia has helped thousands of families save millions of dollars on college. She's a Certified Financial Planner, partner at Independent Progressive Advisors in Portland, OR, and the author of How to Pay for College: A Complete Financial Plan for Funding your Child's Education. Ann has been featured in the ...
Feb 13, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 181
Every year, I make a point of choosing a word of the year. After a year of what felt like constant change, this year, my word is consistency . While the start of the year didn’t go exactly as planned, I’m staying true to implementing my word of the year, overcoming the roadblocks I have experienced, and planning for the future. About the Host: Following the crumbs in the chaos is a full-time job as a Productivity Coach. As a busy mom of three and the founder of Chaos N’ Cookies, keeping moms fro...
Feb 06, 2024•18 min•Season 1Ep. 180
As we enter the new year, my first guest of 2024 will help you reach your nutrition and weight loss goals. Dr. Hannah Brandt, founder and lead coach at HLB Lifestyle, has learned from her own personal weight loss experience what works and what doesn’t work and is now helping clients through the highs and lows of optimizing their health. About the Guest: Dr. Hannah Brandt, PT, DPT, CPT, IFNCP, is the founder and lead coach at HLB Lifestyle, a virtual nutrition and fitness coaching company that ai...
Jan 30, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 179
As we enter the new year, I am embracing this year and how I am creating S.M.A.R.T. goals to conquer. About the Host: Following the crumbs in the chaos is a full-time job as a Productivity Coach. As a busy mom of three and the founder of Chaos N’ Cookies, keeping moms from crumbling is my main objective. After gaining 10+ years of experience as a Director of Marketing helping build multiple 6 & 7-figure businesses for other women I’ve created the Chaos Control System to equip moms to overcom...
Jan 23, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 178
Today, we are joined by Sarah Armstrong, the author of The Mom’s Guide to a Good Divorce, for an empowering and enlightening conversation about reshaping the narrative around divorce and providing guidance for a positive post-divorce journey. Sara is a passionate advocate for navigating the complexities of divorce with grace. Join us as we delve into insightful discussions on fostering positive co-parenting relationships, maintaining emotional well-being during divorce, and embracing the transfo...
Jan 16, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 177
Do you have paper piles in every room? Maybe you just have a really big stack on the kitchen counter like me? After talking with Jena Love, an organizing expert, about paper hubs and processes, this episode was born. We didn’t get to do a deep dive into her paper hub so I thought I would go into it more here and how I would interpret this clever system. It’s pretty great and I have now implemented this very skill into my weekly routine. If you want your copy, go to www.roomsneedlove.com and snag...
Jan 09, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 176
When you have kids, meal time can be daunting! Did you pick up the right chicken nuggets? Are bananas still the fruit of the week? Jennifer Anderson, owner of Kids Eat in Color®, joined me today to talk about all things kid nutrition. We talk about overcoming a picky eater, bringing joy to the dinner table, and everything in between! About the Guest: Jennifer Anderson is a registered dietitian and has a masters of science in public health from Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. In 2017, she ...
Jan 02, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 175
Do you have a bedtime routine? What works best? We dive into whether you should give a bath before or after dinner or what a consequence should look like if dinner is left untouched. Do you follow through with punishments or are they quickly swept under the rug leaving you frustrated that your kids never listen to you? Tips, tricks, and excuses moms can try to make the end of the day easier since patience is already non-existent and even mom needs a good hug…and a warm cookie too! Following the ...
Dec 26, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 174
As the year comes to an end, I have so much to be thankful for, and that includes my podcast family! Thank you for being a part of my journey this year, and cheers to 2024! Chaos N’ Cookies will be on hiatus from December 25th through January 12th, but I will be sharing some of our most popular episodes to keep you company while I’m away. About the Host: Following the crumbs in the chaos is a full-time job as a Productivity Coach. As a busy mom of three and the founder of Chaos N’ Cookies, keepi...
Dec 21, 2023•3 min•Season 1Ep. 173
Lydia Davies, CEO and founder of Osprey, joins the podcast to share her personal journey in the sports and entertainment industry, highlighting the challenges she faced as a woman navigating a predominantly male-driven space. Frustrated by the lack of opportunities and recognition for women in sports and entertainment, Lydia took matters into her own hands by creating Osprey. From fostering a supportive community to providing opportunities, Osprey aims to reshape the narrative and empower women ...
Dec 19, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 172
It can be difficult to find a balance between your heart, mind, and body. That's why I spoke with Tiffany Cagwin today. She is a certified functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner, board-certified holistic health practitioner, and yoga teacher. Tiffany shared her personal experience of coping with over five health conditions at once and how she turned her journey into a resource for others. Tiffany is passionate about helping people achieve balance in all aspects of their health. About the G...
Dec 12, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 171
Explore the depths of your kitchen drawers and discover a world of cooking gadgets! Unsure if they're the cream of the crop? Don't worry—Lisa McManus and Hannah Crowley from America’s Test Kitchen have got you covered. Dive into the wealth of insights, tips, and tried-and-true recipes in their Kitchen Gear book, your go-to manual for all things kitchen-related. Find Kitchen Gear on shelves anywhere books are sold! About the Guest: America’s Test Kitchen’s Kitchen Gear book is a manual for your e...
Dec 05, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 170
When you look around at the land surrounding you, would you have ever guessed that something growing in the field near you could benefit your health? Mimi Prunella Hernandez, M.S., R. H., joined me to discuss her debut book with NatGeo, Herbal, 100 Herbs from the World’s Healing Traditions. Her book showcases plants, herbs, and flowers that can benefit everyone in your family, children included, with some tips and recipes as well! About the Guest: Mimi Prunella Hernandez, M.S., R.H. (AHG), is a ...
Nov 28, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 169
How do you define joy? Is it something that you feel, something that you experience, or something that you create? Grace Harry joined the podcast today to chat about her debut book, ‘The Joy Strategist, ’ a compilation of her own experience and knowledge on bringing joy back into your life and keeping it a recurring feeling day in and day out! About the Guest: Grace Harry is an artist, entrepreneur, creative muse, pleasure instigator, and speaker. After an illustrious 30-year career in entertain...
Nov 21, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 168
Returning to the podcast today is Peter H. Reynolds! We had an opportunity to catch up and talk about his newest collaboration, All We Need is Love and A Really Soft Pillow , which he wrote with his 12-year-old son! It is a heartwarming story that follows Poppy and Little One as they uncover what truly matters. About the Guest: Peter H. Reynolds is a New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of many books for children, including Happy Dreamer , The Word Collector , Say Something! , Be Yo...
Nov 14, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 167
Cooking for kids can be challenging as a parent, but it is even more challenging when you have a child with food allergies. Today on the podcast, I’m joined by Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and owner of Eating Healthy 4 Life, LLC, Elizabeth Pecoraro. We chatted about her experience as a mom with littles who have allergies and how she is helping patients navigate allergies in the kitchen and beyond. Check out her book, The Allergy-Friendly Cookbook, on shelves now! About the Guest: Along with...
Nov 07, 2023•42 min•Season 1Ep. 166
Today, we're talking about a phase many fear but all will experience – midlife. And we've got the perfect guest to help us unpack this unique chapter: Kathy Batista, a seasoned life coach who guides women through their midlife journeys. For our listeners, Kathy has put together an exclusive free mindfulness audio. www.kathybatista.com/cncaudio About the Guest: Kathy Batista is the go-to coach for midlife women. She believes midlife isn’t just based on age – it’s a phase of life and can be your b...
Oct 31, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 165
We have all been sick or experiencing some health concern that we pushed off to the side because we are too busy, have a million things on our to-do list, the kids’ activities come first, etc. But are we doing ourselves any favors by pushing it off? No! Today, Susan Salenger, author and famously known as @grandama.gains on TikTok, joined me to discuss her book SIDELINED: How Women Can Navigate A Broken Healthcare System . Her book details the ins and outs of finding the right doctor, how to cond...
Oct 24, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 164
What drives the decisions that you make in your career journey? Today, author and spiritual career coach Rebecca Kirk joins me to talk about how she works with clients when they find themselves at a career crossroads. Through her practice, she helps clients navigate their careers and gives their lives, in general, a greater purpose. About the Guest: Rebecca Kirk is the go-to career coach for people on a spiritual path, and the author of You’re Here For A Reason, a practical and spiritual guidebo...
Oct 17, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 163
**Disclaimer: This episode may be best listened to by listeners over the age of 13 as women’s reproductive and menopausal health is discussed. Today on the podcast, we have renowned women’s health expert Dr. Stephanie Faubion. We had the opportunity to chat about all things regarding menopause, including hormone therapy, non-hormonal therapy, timeline, and Dr. Faubion’s newest book, The New Rules of Menopause. About the Guest: Stephanie S. Faubion, M.D., M.B.A., is the Penny and Bill George Dire...
Oct 10, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 162
We had the pleasure of welcoming back one of our favorite children’s book authors, bestselling author Aaron Blabey! Today, we are chatting about his new series, Cat on the Run. While this series brings all the laughs, it also has an important message about how social media can significantly impact a situation's outcome in a way of kid-friendly understanding. About the Guest: Returning to the podcast is one of our favorite authors! Aaron Blabey Is a #1 New York Times bestselling author with over ...
Oct 03, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 161
Today, I’m joined by Crush the Rush podcast host and business owner Holly Haynes. We chatted about how Holly started her business to help other women build their dreams by taking control of their time. About the Guest: Holly Haynes is a business strategist who loves a good plan and flow chart and is crazily passionate about teaching women how to build their dream jobs and scale to 6-figure without sacrificing what matters most. After 22 years of corporate strategy work for Fortune 500 companies,...
Sep 26, 2023•32 min•Season 1Ep. 160
When do you start saving for your children’s college education as a parent? Today, we are joined by Brad Baldridge, a renowned resource in the field of college finances. With a wealth of experience and insight, Brad unraveled the intricacies of planning and saving for your child’s future education. Disclosures : The information provided to you today is for educational purposes only. It is not intended to be specific recommendations or advice. Please consult with a qualified professional before a...
Sep 19, 2023•56 min•Season 1Ep. 159
In today’s episode, we dive deep into the journey of Joe and Mell Hashey, the founders of the Strong Family Project. We discuss their passion, challenges, and the mission behind creating a platform dedicated to strengthening family bonds. About the Guest: Joe & Mell have been married for 16 years and are raising three boys, ages 5, 11, and 13. Joe was a teacher turned entrepreneur in the fitness industry who realized he was spending more time on his work than his family life. Mell was a soci...
Sep 12, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 158
Today, I am joined by not just a high school friend but an amazing artist, activist, and human! Nikkolas Smith joined me on the podcast to discuss his journey, his message, creating art with meaning, and his newest picture book, The Artivist . Be sure to grab your copy! The Artivist hits shelves today. Everywhere books are sold. About the Guest: Nikkolas Smith is an Artivist, children's book author, and Hollywood film illustrator. He is the author/illustrator of the upcoming picture book The Art...
Sep 05, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 157
