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• 427: How to Help Your Picky Eater Try New Foods (Without Power Struggles at the Table) with Sarah Schlichter RD, MPH

  If dinner at your house looks like one kid eating plain noodles, another living on beige food, and you wondering why you even bothered cooking… this episode is for you. I’m joined by registered dietitian Sarah Schlichter of Bucket List Tummy to talk about picky eating, pressure at the table, and why so many of us feel like we’re failing if our kids don’t touch the veggies we lovingly chopped. We chat about how our 90s “boxed and canned” childhoods impact the way we feed our own kids now, how social media adds a whole layer of mom-pressure, and what realistic, actually doable changes you can make to help your kids feel safer trying new foods—without turning dinner into a battle. What the “beige diet” really is (and why it’s so common, even in good, loving homes). In this episode, you’ll hear: The simple mindset shift that can instantly lower the pressure you feel at mealtimes. One tiny tweak to how you serve dinner that gives kids more autonomy and makes them more likely to explore new foods. How to use “safe foods” and curiosity to gently expand your child’s palate over time (without bribing, begging, or bargaining for “just one bite”). Resources We Shared: Download Sarah's freebie for 5 easy family meal recipes Visit Sarah at Bucket List Tummy Grab our FREE Stop Doing Checklist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• How to Cut Your Grocery Bill (and Make Produce Last for Weeks) with Amy Cross

  If your grocery total makes you cringe every single week — and you’re constantly tossing slimy lettuce or moldy berries — this episode is going to feel like a deep exhale. I’m talking with Amy Cross, urban homesteader and founder of The Cross Legacy, who feeds her family mostly organic, whole foods… on just $270 a month for two people — and only shops every three to four weeks. 😳 She’s the creator of the viral “strawberries in a jar” method and literally wrote the book on making produce last longer: Zero Waste Produce Guide. In this conversation, she walks us through simple, doable changes that help busy moms save money, waste less food, and make dinner feel less like a daily emergency. Key Takeaways for Moms You don’t need natural meal-planning talent to save money. A few tiny shifts (wash produce, store smarter, batch one meal) can change everything. Teaching kids to cook isn’t about doing it perfectly — it’s about stepping back. Packaged foods don’t make you a bad mom; you can layer in fresh foods at your pace. Resources Mentioned in This Episode Get the Stop Doing Checklist from No Guilt Mom Find Amy’s work at The Cross Legacy Check out her book: Zero Waste Produce Guide Watch Amy's weekly meal series on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• 425: What "All Her Fault" Teaches Us About Boundaries

  Hey Lola 💛 In this special Thanksgiving episode, I’m doing something a little different—I’m taking a TV show I’m obsessed with (All Her Fault on Peacock) and using one couple’s relationship to talk about something very real: 👉 Why it feels like your time is always interruptible 👉 Why you can’t relax when someone else is “on duty” with the kids 👉 And why asking for a break feels… weirdly guilty We’ll look at how this shows up in Jenny’s marriage in the series—and how the same patterns might be showing up in your life too. No big plot spoilers, just enough context to help you see your own story a little more clearly.. In this episode, you’ll hear: How one simple phone habit can quietly train everyone (including you) to treat your time as always available. The subtle way “helping out” with the kids can actually hide an uneven mental load—and what to do if you’re the one carrying most of it. Why exploding over “one small thing” is almost never about that one thing—and how to start setting boundaries before you hit that breaking point. Resources mentioned: ⁠All Her Fault on Peacock⁠ ⁠No Guilt Mom Podcast Facebook Group⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• Bonus: Brie says "See You, Soon"

  Brie's farewell - for now - to the No Guilt Mom podcast community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• 424: Shop Smart, Ditch the Shame: A Mom’s Guide to Empowered Spending with Rachel Coons

  So many moms tell me they want to spend money on themselves… but the guilt hits hard. Maybe you worry you don’t “deserve” it. Maybe you fear someone will judge you (even though no one actually would). Or maybe you’re like Brie and me—an avoider at heart—convinced your bank account might bite. In this episode, we dig into all of it with money coach and creator of The Money Mom Club, Rachel Coons. She’s helped thousands of moms let go of guilt, build confidence with their finances, and learn how to save REAL money on groceries without clipping coupons or shopping five different stores. Her story—from four kids, pandemic life, and hundreds of thousands in debt, to saving $500 a month on groceries—will give you hope that feeling empowered with money really is possible. And yep… you’re allowed to spend on yourself along the way. HERE ARE THE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: 1️⃣ Your Money Personality Shapes Your Behaviors (And It’s Not Your Fault) Rachel breaks down the four main money personalities: The Avoider (hi, it’s us 👋) The Scarcity Saver The Overspender The Money Mom Each one stems from your past experiences with money—often long before adulthood. When you understand why you react the way you do, you can finally shift out of guilt and into confidence. 2️⃣ The SHOP Method Can Save You $300–$600 a Month on Groceries Rachel’s signature system—SHOP—is surprisingly simple: S → Shop the Shelf You have more food than you think. Most families waste 30% of their groceries every month. Start by using what you already have. H → Have a Plan A spending plan, a shopping plan, and a simple meal plan (just 3–5 meals!). No perfection required. O → Order Skip the impulse buys and online order your groceries. Better yet, shop only every two weeks. You get back time, savings… and your weekends. P → Prepare Prep based on your real life. Busy night? Choose a crockpot or pre-made meal. Tired? Use frozen pizza. It all counts. This isn’t restriction. It’s support for your real-life season. 3️⃣ Guilt About Spending Usually Means You Don’t Feel in Control If spending makes you feel nervous, judged, or “irresponsible,” Rachel says it often comes down to uncertainty about where your money is going. When you know what’s covered—your bills, your savings, your investments—you can enjoy what’s left without carrying shame or second-guessing. Spending becomes aligned with your values instead of something you “shouldn’t” do. Resources shared in this episode: Money Mom Podcast Money Mom Club with Rachel Coons Subscribe to my newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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