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The Vibrant Mom PodcastHow to Navigate Difficult Emotional MomentsIn this episode, I share how a parenting framework transformed not only how I respond to my son’s big emotions, but how I relate to my own. I realized that instead of rushing to problem-solve or make difficult feelings go away, what we truly need first is connection with ourselves. By learning to sit with my emotions skillfully and approach them with curiosity and compassion, I can gather deeper insight and strengthen a nurturing relationship within. The real work isn’t solving the pain right away, it's making sure we aren’t alone in it.
Key Takeaw...
2026-02-2428 minThe Vibrant Mom PodcastRediscovering Your Style with Lauren BlakeleyIn this conversation with personal stylist Lauren Blakeley, we explore how motherhood, midlife, and changing bodies can leave us feeling disconnected from our wardrobes and unsure about our style. Together, we unpack how getting dressed can shift from a source of stress into a grounding daily ritual that reflects who we are today. We also talk about editing what no longer serves us, tuning out trends, and choosing clothes that help us feel confident, comfortable, and fully present with who we are right now.
Key Takeaways
A style metamorphosis process can feel both messy and fun.
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2026-02-1748 minThe Vibrant Mom PodcastThree Mindset Shifts for Movement in MidlifeIn this episode, I explore three powerful mindset shifts that can transform how we approach movement and exercise in midlife, especially as busy moms. Instead of pushing ourselves to follow rigid plans or chasing appearance-based goals, I invite us to align our movement with the season of life we’re in, use exercise to support emotional and mental wellbeing, and redefine consistency as a devoted relationship with our bodies rather than a strict schedule.
Key Takeaways
Match movement to your life phase.
Shift from appearance to self connection.
Redefine consistency as devotion, not rigidity.
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2026-02-1033 minThe Vibrant Mom PodcastLittle by Little: Building Vibrant Health in MidlifeIf you’ve been feeling tired, foggy, overwhelmed, or a little disconnected from yourself, this episode is for you. I walk you through a gentler, more realistic approach to midlife health — one built on small changes, self-relationship, and doing things because they feel good now. I also introduce the five foundational pillars I’ll be focusing on all year: stress support, deepening relationships, a midlife movement revolution, nourishment for your body and your mind, and rest.
Key Takeaways
Tiny shifts equals big returns.
This is the era for your relationship with yourself to come to the forefr...
2026-02-0330 minThe Vibrant Mom PodcastUnderstanding PerimenopauseIn this episode of the Vibrant Mom Podcast, I share my personal journey into early perimenopause—a season I didn’t recognize at first and one that deeply affected my sleep. I talk honestly about the months I spent searching for answers, before realizing hormones were at the root of it all. I break down the early signs of perimenopause, especially the brain-based symptoms. My hope is to help you recognize these changes sooner, feel less alone, and feel empowered to seek the right kind of support as you move through midlife motherhood.
Key Takeaways
Perimenopause ofte...
2026-01-2027 minThe Vibrant Mom PodcastEmbodying Your EmotionsDid you know your physical body creates the container for personal work to unfold? In this episode, I invite you to intentionally layer emotional embodiment into movement. Rather than trying to think your way through emotions, movement allows you to return to yourself on the inside, make contact with your feelings and gather the information they carry without avoiding or becoming overwhelmed by them. Movement won’t take the emotion away, but it can help you meet it with warmth and care.
If you try this practice, leave me a note and let me know what you no...
2026-01-1327 minThe Vibrant Mom PodcastBuilding a Vibrant Life WithinIn this opening episode of 2026, I invite you to resist the urge to strive, and instead, begin the year by turning inward. Rather than chasing goals or consuming other people’s ideas of a “good life,” the episode focuses on cultivating an inner flame—simple, sustainable practices that support vibrant wellbeing through life’s inevitable ebbs and flows. I encourage you to build a life rooted in simplicity, emotional agility, and deep self-connection so your inner light can remain steady, even when things around you feel uncertain or dark.
Key Takeaways
Prioritize sustaining and growing inner flame over...
2026-01-0637 minThe Vibrant Mom PodcastA Gentle Start to the New Year for Busy MomsIn this end-of-year episode, Cara invites moms to release the pressure of January 1st resolutions and approach the new year with patience and self-compassion. She encourages using January as a time for reflection and gentle structure—focusing on observation, realistic planning, and honoring each mom’s unique personal wellbeing resource budget. The episode reframes goal-setting as a flexible, seasonal practice rooted in fulfillment rather than perfection.
Key Takeaways
Let February 1st be the new January 1st
Create space before setting goals
Align goals with your personal wellbeing resource budget
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2025-12-3030 minThe Vibrant Mom PodcastBinding Yourself to Peace in a Full Holiday SeasonIn this episode, Cara explores what peace can really look like during the holiday season. Rather than something we reach once the chaos ends, peace is framed as an inner practice, something we actively nurture even amid stress, disappointment, and full to-do lists. Cara shares three simple principles of peace, encouraging listeners to bind their attention to what matters most, simplify expectations, and offer themselves grace through reset and easy buttons during a tender, busy season.
Key Takeaways
Peace isn’t the absence of chaos, it’s something you cultivate within imperfect conditions.
Choose one or two...
2025-12-2320 minThe Vibrant Mom PodcastFirst Interview Episode: Investing in Emotional WellbeingIn this episode of The Vibrant Mom Podcast, Cara sits down with her friend Sarah Hubbard— a realtor in Boulder, CO, branding strategist and single mom of a 3 year old. Sarah shares how life in her 40s with a toddler and a high-emotion career has completely changed her internal landscape and required new tools for regulating her nervous system in real time. Cara opens up about her own midlife shifts, including the cognitive and emotional roller coaster of perimenopause. Together, they explore how working moms are navigating endless demands while also managing identity changes, body changes, and the weight of...
2025-12-1644 minThe Vibrant Mom PodcastTwo Nutrition Shifts That Can Change Your Daily EnergyIn this episode, Cara shares the two simple nutrition shifts that can dramatically improve your mood, energy, focus, and sense of self-connection as a midlife mom: front-loading your eating with a nourishing breakfast and lunch, and prioritizing fiber + protein in both. She breaks down why these habits matter hormonally and emotionally—and offers easy, repeatable breakfast and lunch ideas to help you fuel your body (and spirit) even in your busiest seasons.
Key Takeaways
Front-load your energy: Prioritize a nourishing breakfast and lunch to support hormones, mood, and focus
Aim for “10 & 30”: Build both meals around 10g fiber...
2025-12-0930 minThe Vibrant Mom PodcastHow to Feel More Present in Full Mom Life (Without Adding More to Your Plate)In this episode, Cara unpacks why time feels like it’s speeding by for so many moms and what we can do to feel more rooted in our everyday lives. She explores the mental load, multitasking, and routines that make days feel long but years feel short, and offers a compassionate reminder that the goal isn’t to slow down time, but to create intentional pockets of presence, novelty, and memory-rich moments within our already full lives. With real-life examples, Cara guides listeners toward tiny, doable shifts that help us savor our kids, feel more grounded, and reconnect with what...
2025-12-0331 minThe Vibrant Mom PodcastSix Game-Changing Supports for Midlife Brain FogCara dives deep into one of the most common and most frustrating experiences shared by working moms in their late 30s and 40s: brain fog. She unpacks the major causes behind forgetfulness, mental fuzziness, disrupted focus, and “not feeling like yourself” and then Cara walks you through her six favorite supports that can truly move the needle. This episode is a practical guide that will help you reclaim clarity, confidence, and cognitive wellbeing in midlife motherhood.
Key Takeaways
New habits don’t require huge time commitments—just intention and repetition.
Shifting the internal script from perfection to self...
2025-11-2540 minThe Vibrant Mom PodcastThe Vibrant Mom Framework: Reclaiming Energy and Purpose in Midlifen this episode, therapist and mentor Cara Maiolo introduces the Vibrant Mom Framework—a holistic, research-based approach designed to help working moms navigate the “critical decade” of midlife (ages 36–46). Drawing from over 20 years of experience, Cara shares how emotional well-being, physical health, identity evolution, and creative fulfillment together create the foundation for vibrant living. She emphasizes that midlife doesn’t have to be about depletion or waiting for a future “better time.” Instead, through small, intentional practices, moms can reclaim energy, clarity, and purpose, building a more connected and joyful life for themselves and their families. Key Takeaways Midlife matters — the...
2025-10-2932 minThe Vibrant Mom PodcastHow to create the space for emotional well-beingToday’s episode centers on the idea of creating space as the foundation for emotional well-being, especially for women navigating motherhood and midlife transitions. Drawing from her professional and personal experience, Cara introduces three key space essentials for transformation: a welcoming inner space that offers safety and self-compassion; a nurturing inner self that embodies kindness, steadiness, and unconditional support; and intentional daily space—or “eddy-out” moments—for emotional connection amid life’s pace. These practices can help women learn to meet their feelings with presence, care, and curiosity.
Key Takeaways
Emotional wellness begins with creating inner space for sa...
2025-10-1631 minThe Vibrant Mom PodcastThe biggest mistake I made as a therapist + what I know nowIn this episode Cara opens up about the biggest mistake she made in her 20 years as a therapist—overlooking how profoundly perimenopause and midlife hormonal changes affect women’s mental health. She shares her own journey through years of severe insomnia, how traditional therapy tools weren’t enough, and the life-changing difference she found when she finally understood the role of hormones in sleep, mood, and brain health.
Cara also talks about the many ways midlife can bring challenges like brain fog, anxiety, indecisiveness, and emotional sensitivity. She offers hope, guidance, and practical next steps, including the launch...
2025-10-0127 minThe Vibrant Mom PodcastThe missing health need in midlife mothering: finding joy and creativity outside of caregivingIn this conversation Cara discusses how joy and creativity are vital parts of a working mom’s life, right alongside care and responsibility. We explore the delicate balance between caring for others and nurturing our own sense of fulfillment. Cara introduces the four pillars of meaning—belonging, purpose, transcendence, and storytelling—a framework inspired by author Emily Smith. With heartfelt stories, Cara encourages moms to deepen their connections, discover ways to contribute that feel purposeful, and open themselves to everyday moments of awe and self-reflection.
Key Takeaways
Making space for joy and creativity is essential for health
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2025-09-2528 minThe Vibrant Mom Podcast3 surprising mistakes that hold moms back from emotional well-beingIn this episode, we explore three common mistakes that can get in the way of emotional well-being, especially for us midlife, working moms. A few of them might even surprise you. By uncovering these patterns, you’ll be reminded of the importance of tuning into what you really need and noticing how those needs have likely shifted since having kids. Most of all, you’ll learn how critical it is to bring yourself comfort from the inside out.
Key Takeaways
It's essential to learn how to work through emotions within ourselves.
Developing internal emotional strategies is cruc...
2025-09-1822 min
The Vibrant Mom PodcastHow to grow gracefully through changes and transitionsDiscover how life's transitions, whether shared with our children or experienced personally, can lead to profound self-discovery and growth. If your kiddo(s) are currently going through any big or little transitions, you have an essential opportunity to use this change as a catalyst to help propel you into the next iteration of your own personal growth journey. Learn how to welcome and treasure these moments of change, and step into the growing version of yourself with intention and grace.
Key Takeaways:
Understanding “Thresholds” as moments of change and opportunity
Uncovering the emotions of grief and reli...
2025-09-0919 min
The Vibrant Mom PodcastEven out your mood and keep your energy up all day long!Take action on the one simple and seamless thing you can do each morning to keep your mood even and your energy lasting throughout the day. This is a micro ritual that you don't want to miss! Discover the impact of protein coffee on your well-being.
Key Takeaways:
A micro ritual that can anchor you into vibrant health and balance your mood.
Protein coffee is a simple morning ritual that boosts energy and emotional well-being.
My personal recipe and method for implementing this Thriving Midlife Anchor.
Transition from exhausted to energized and from strung out to...
2025-08-2116 min
Highest and Best - Women in Real EstateCara Maiolo - Managing Anxiety in Slow SeasonsCara Maiolo is a Licensed Certified Counselor who specializes in women's health and wellness. We dig DEEP into anxiety, the root causes, and how we should see it as a messenger not a roadblock. Some of the takeaways from this episode include:Understanding anxiety and its root causeIdentifying what is unworkable for you and causing the stressShifting into seeing anxiety as a useful messenger and toolA workable toolkit for managing it in real-timeResources for mastering your anxiety for the long-termListen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music | iHeartRadio | Pandora or wherever you get podcasts!The S...
2025-08-1349 minThe Vibrant Mom PodcastCultivate consistency in the things you care about without the anxiety and overwhelmWorking moms are the most agile and strongest people I know. And yet, when it comes to staying consistent with the self-care practices or the more tender, growing areas of our lives that we care about- we tend to get really hard on ourselves, overly rigid, anxious, and sometimes lost in overwhelm when we struggle to follow through what we've intended. Mamas, there's a better way to navigate this commonplace but very difficult struggle.
In today's episode we discuss:
The art of cultivating consistency without anxiety and overwhelm.
Cara's "rubber band" framework that really helps you n...
2025-05-0623 min
The Vibrant Mom PodcastThe Micro-Regulation Mindset ShiftI want to let you in on a game-changer in my working mom journey! It's this: realizing self-care doesn't require an hour-long+ commitment to 'count.'
I've shifted from thinking only lengthy practices matter, to embracing intentional yet brief revitalization practices that actually fit into my packed schedule—making self-care sustainable rather than another impossible standard to meet.
In this week's episode we discuss:
The micro-regulation mindset shift
The power of short-format practices and rituals to: support and prevent burn out, get ahead of resentment, foster a deeper relationship with yourself, and actually set you...
2025-04-1523 min
The Vibrant Mom PodcastTake this episode on a walk when you're stuck in survival mode!For those days when you're in a funk, have a bad case of the "blahs," or stuck in survival mode! Put on your walking shoes mama and take this episode on a walk (yes-literally!). Learn how to get out of the excessive worry, high self-criticism, overly self conscious, low mood or anxiety trap through the art and science of self-regulation.
In today's episode we discuss:
What survival mode looks like on the inside (your thoughts and feelings)
Signs of regulation and dysregulation in the nervous system for working moms
An experiential guided practice with one of...
2025-04-0130 min
The Vibrant Mom PodcastMy 3-step "Stop the Spiral" of self-criticism and guilt method for working momsLearn how to get out of the self-criticism and guilt spiral when you’re struggling and know what to do instead!
In today's episode we discuss:
The self-criticism and guilt spiral most working moms experience
Cara’s 3-step "Stop the spiral" method
Build your curiosity, self-compassion and self-regulation muscles
An invitation to map your nervous system with me and an expert toolkit to implement self-regulation in even the busiest of your work days
If you want to feel replenished, more deeply connected from within, and able to show up to your life and your littles in a...
2025-03-1820 min
The Vibrant Mom PodcastThe surprisingly simple stress management step you might be missing!Let's transform your experience of working mom stress with a KEY strategy: learning how to harness the power of your body to influence your mind, your mood, and your ability to navigate stress.
In today's episode we discuss:
The role of your nervous system plays in your experience of stress.
The 4 key aspects of your mind that your body influences: your habits of thought, your ability to work through emotions, your perceptions, and your habits of action.
Simple ways to signal safety to your body, giving you the best brain possible to work through stress.
An i...
2025-02-2510 min
The Vibrant Mom PodcastWhen you want to feel present at work AND at home: A therapist's take on the best tool to get you thereI can't wait to share with you one of my favorite self-regulation practices - Non Sleep Deep Rest (or NSDR for short). It's my go-to strategy as a parent AND as a therapist for working moms to help us feel more present at work when we're working, and with our littles when we're at home. I’ll also share 3 strategic windows of opportunity in your schedule to fit this powerful practice into the mix.
In todays episode we discuss:
The importance of Nervous System Regulation in our ability to be focused and present.
The practice of No...
2025-02-1812 min
The Vibrant Mom PodcastCultivating joy and ease in a challenging dayMama, let's talk about cultivating joy and ease - even in a challenging day. I can't wait to share with you a mind-body approach that really does work to lighten the load, especially from the inside out as we're moving through a difficult day. You are so often the soothing presence, the "breeze," or the nurturing support for the little and loved ones in your life. Learning how to be a soothing presence for yourself is essential. In this week's episode we'll discuss: - How to flex two key skills- mindfulness paired with self regulation in a Luminary LifeKit...
2025-02-1125 min
The Vibrant Mom PodcastHow to feel more replenished with your limited downtimeUsing micro connection and regulation practices to better nurture an evolving YOU.
Most working moms that I know and talk to on a regular basis are struggling with not only getting some downtime and important self-care into their daily schedules, but when you actually carve out that *usually very limited* time, you feel lost on what to actually do that will be most fulfilling. Or, you feel like you're not getting the full reset, the deep replenishment, or the fulfilling connection with yourself that you're ultimately craving and really needing.
In Today’s Episode we di...
2025-02-0422 min
The Vibrant Mom PodcastThe Find Vitality daily check-in practiceToday we're talking about the Find Vitality Daily Check in Practice, which is a simple yet potent way to start your day as a working mom. This is my go-to morning ritual that will bring you a sense of connection to your deeper self- the authentic YOU that's there underneath all of that working and “moming.” When practiced regularly, it'll become a powerful tool in your toolbox that will help you to feel more resilient, flexible, grounded, focused and fulfilled.
In today's episode, we discuss:
The value of starting your day with your attention focused from withi...
2025-01-2819 min
The Vibrant Mom PodcastThe fastest way to even out your mood and regain focusThis season of life as a working mom with young kiddos is as intensely beautiful as it is intensely demanding- in terms of energy output, emotional output, and mental output. So we need a practical framework to understand what's happening as our mood and our focus fluctuates, and we need a potent tool that help us get back onto the right track - in a relatively short amount of time.
As a follow up to last week's episode, we discuss the positive impacts of Non Sleep Deep Rest on the brain and we do a deep dive...
2025-01-2130 min
The Vibrant Mom PodcastThe best way to recover after a difficult night's sleepSleep interruptions and deficiencies are a give-in as a working mom with a young kiddo(s). You need a strategy and tools that help you show up as your best self for your life and your work the next day. I can't wait to share one of my favorite nervous system regulating tools that will help buffer the negative effects of sleep loss on your mind and body, keeps your energy replenished, and helps stabilize your mood the day after an interrupted night's sleep.
In today's episode, we discuss:
The top 4 reasons your kiddos will interrupt...
2025-01-1325 min
ComicversoComicverso 391: Sweet Tooth, Action Comics y DC Ape-ril SpecialFecha de Grabación: Jueves 20 de junio de 2024.
Algunas noticias y temas comentados:
Marvel Comics reveló su nuevo logo corporativo, y hubo reacciones
Kelly Thompson y Paulina Ganucheau harán un cómic de las Powerpuff Girls
¿Qué hace del Starman de James Robinson y Tony Harris tan buen cómic?
Personajes que debutaron en otro medio y se integraron a la continuidad en cómics
Alberto habla un poco de su proceso de trabajo para traducir un cómic
Además: Grifter (Wildstorm/DC), el riesgo y variaciones que vienen con los director's cuts, ¡...y mucho más!
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2024-06-241h 27
Podcast ComicversoComicverso 391: Sweet Tooth, Action Comics y DC Ape-ril Special
Fecha de Grabación: Jueves 20 de junio de 2024.
Algunas noticias y temas comentados:
Marvel Comics reveló su nuevo logo corporativo, y hubo reacciones
Kelly Thompson y Paulina Ganucheau harán un cómic de las Powerpuff Girls
¿Qué hace del Starman de James Robinson y Tony Harris tan buen cómic?
Personajes que debutaron en otro medio y se integraron a la continuidad en cómics
Alberto habla un poco de su proceso de trabajo para traducir un cómic
Además: Grifter (Wildstorm/DC), el riesgo y v...
2024-06-2400 min
You and Me, KidCara Maiolo - Who Am I As a Mother? Transition to MotherhoodCara Maiolo is not only a very dear friend of mine and a mom of a young son, but lucky for me, ar at her practice, Aspen Integrated Counseling. She is also the co-founder of Luminary, a community of female leaders, online courses and my personal life user manual. We discuss the societal shift from our identity pre baby to motherhood, and how that can feel groundless for many women. We talk about the tools we can strengthen before having babies and the ones we can pull from in the tough moments. More on Cara below:
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