Before We Get It Right

This week on Before We Get It Right, we're talking about boundaries—but probably not in the way you're expecting.Because this isn't an episode about becoming cold, cutting people off, or saying "no" to everything. It's about something much deeper: learning how to protect your peace without losing yourself in the process.We dive into the real reasons boundaries feel so hard, why so many women struggle to set them, and how people-pleasing, guilt, over-explaining, and constantly being available can slowly disconnect us from ourselves.In this episode, we talk about:• What boundaries actually are (and what they aren't)• The difference between protecting your peace and shutting people out• How childhood, family dynamics, and conditioning shape our ability to set limits• The guilt and grief that often come with boundary-setting• Why motherhood adds a whole new layer to the conversation• The difference between generosity and self-abandonment• Practical, attainable ways to start setting healthier boundaries todayWe also share personal stories about relationships, family dynamics, motherhood, burnout, and the moments that forced us to finally ask: What is this costing me?If you've ever felt exhausted from being everything to everyone, struggled to say no, over-explained your needs, or wondered why protecting your peace feels so uncomfortable, this conversation is for you.Because boundaries aren't about becoming less loving.They're about becoming more honest.And your peace is worth protecting.Follow along with us at @beforewegetitrightpodcast

This week on Before We Get It Right, we're joined by Nicole, creator of @peaceofmindmama, audiologist, content creator, mom of two, and a woman learning how to navigate hard seasons. What started as a conversation about wellness, motherhood, and finding peace quickly became a powerful discussion about grief, identity, postpartum struggles, faith, and learning to let go of control when life doesn't go according to plan.Nicole shares her experience becoming a first-time mom during the isolation of 2020, leaving the career she thought she'd have forever, documenting motherhood online, and navigating one of the most difficult seasons of her life: losing her mom to cancer just weeks after giving birth.Most importantly, this episode is for the mom who feels overwhelmed, exhausted, heartbroken, or alone. Nicole's story is a reminder that hard seasons don't last forever, healing isn't linear, and even after the darkest chapters, joy can find its way back in.Connect with Nicole:TikTok: @peaceofmindmamaInstagram: @peaceofmindmama_Check out Nicole's links HERE! If this episode resonates with you, we'd love for you to share it with a friend, leave a review, and follow along for more real conversations about motherhood, business, identity, and everything we're trying to figure out before we get it right.

At one point, Shannon Warr had what many entrepreneurs dream of building: a fast-growing online brand generating $3.6 million in annual revenue, a massive social media following, influencer partnerships, and a business that appeared wildly successful from the outside.Then everything changed.In this episode of Before We Get It Right, Shannon shares the story behind Clad & Cloth's rise, the pressures that came with rapid growth, and what happened when the business began to unravel. We talk about debt, financial stress, losing the life you worked so hard to build, and the emotional toll of watching your identity become intertwined with your success.But this conversation isn't just about losing everything...it's about what comes after.Shannon opens up about navigating motherhood during crisis, rebuilding her confidence, learning to trust herself again, and what she's doing differently as she rebuilds Clad & Cloth today.This episode is for anyone who has ever felt crushed by expectations, tied their worth to their accomplishments, or wondered if they could survive their worst-case scenario.One of the most powerful parts of Shannon's story is her willingness to talk openly about something most people would rather hide. In a world full of highlight reels, this conversation is a reminder that failure doesn't define you, and sometimes the most meaningful growth happens after everything falls apart.If you're in a season where life, business, finances, or relationships feel heavier than you can carry, we hope this episode reminds you that rebuilding is possible.Connect with Shannon and Clad & Cloth HERE!Clad&Cloth Instagram

We're back with another round of Messy Middle Confessions — and this batch might be our most honest one yet. Six anonymous submissions from real moms about the stuff that lives in the back of your mind but rarely makes it out of your mouth. The toddler mom who loves her kid and desperately needs more than a three hour break. The wife who resents her genuinely good husband and can't fully explain why. The mom googling things at 11pm that she's embarrassed to admit. The woman who sat in a Target parking lot for twenty minutes just to feel like a person again.No fixing. No silver linings. Just two moms reading your confessions out loud, reacting honestly, and reminding you that the messy middle is crowded — and you are not alone in it.If you've ever felt like you were the only one thinking these things, this episode is for you.Have a messy middle confession you'd like to share for next episode? It's completely anonymous and you can get it off your chest HERE. 

This week on Before We Get It Right, we’re talking about something so many women feel but were never really taught to understand: hormones, cycle tracking, energy shifts, and why you might feel like a completely different person from one week to the next.We’re diving into the four phases of the menstrual cycle, how hormones can impact creativity, anxiety, confidence, motivation, motherhood, relationships, and business — and why understanding your body can help you stop fighting yourself so hard.This isn’t about becoming a perfectly optimized “girlboss.” It’s about self-awareness, compassion, and realizing maybe you’re not lazy, inconsistent, emotional, or failing… maybe your body is simply cyclical.We also talk about: • Building workflows around your energy • Why your luteal phase might actually hold important information • Cycle syncing with motherhood and business • Perimenopause conversations women need to have more openly • Learning to work with yourself instead of constantly against yourselfIf you’ve ever wondered why some weeks you feel unstoppable and other weeks you feel completely overwhelmed, this episode is for you.Follow along and connect with us @polishedprints and @memle.moms.

Self-love has become one of those phrases that gets tossed around so much it almost loses meaning. Bubble baths. Face masks. “Treat yourself.” But what if real self-love is actually much deeper — and much harder — than that?In this episode, Katherine and Leah have an honest conversation about what self-love actually looks like in real life, especially for women and mothers who have spent years tying their worth to productivity, caregiving, achievement, and being everything to everyone else.We talk about: Why self-love isn’t about perfection or aesthetics  The exhausting inner dialogue so many women live with  How shame and self-forgiveness are deeply connected  The pressure moms feel to constantly put themselves last  The “autopilot” problem and how easy it is to lose yourself in the day-to-day  Why receiving love can feel harder than giving it  Small, practical ways to start rebuilding trust and compassion with yourself This episode is vulnerable, reflective, and deeply human — not a checklist for becoming a “better” version of yourself, but an invitation to stop abandoning the person you already are.If you’ve ever felt like you’re carrying too much, falling short, or struggling to offer yourself the same grace you give everyone else… this conversation is for you.Because maybe self-love doesn’t start with becoming someone new. Maybe it starts with finally being willing to stand on your own side.Find us @polishedprints and @memle.moms/@cozyhearted or @beforewegetitright on substack!

This week on Before We Get It Right, we’re talking about something so many people are craving right now: real community. Not the “like your Instagram story and keep scrolling” kind of connection, but the face-to-face, sit-around-a-table, laugh-with-strangers-until-they-don’t-feel-like-strangers-anymore kind. From the rise of “grandma hobbies” like embroidery, baking, crafting, and knitting to the deeper reason people are longing for connection more than ever, this episode dives into why community matters so much in a world that feels increasingly disconnected. We talk about loneliness, nervous system regulation, shared hobbies, and the surprising power of simply being in the same room with other people. Leah shares the story behind hosting Sip & Stitch nights at the store and how a simple embroidery class turned into something so much bigger: women connecting, opening up, laughing, and finding belonging around a table. We also talk about how you don’t need a storefront, a big following, or a perfectly planned event to create community. Sometimes it starts with a walk, a coffee shop meetup, or texting the group chat first. In this episode, we talk about: • Why loneliness has become such a widespread issue • The difference between online connection and real-life community • Why “grandma hobbies” are making a comeback • How creativity and hands-on hobbies reconnect you to your inner child • The mental health benefits of slow, repetitive activities like stitching and knitting • How shared interests naturally create deeper connection • Tangible ways to build community, even if you don’t have a physical space • Why being willing to go first matters more than being perfectThis episode feels like a warm reminder that people are craving depth, presence, and belonging, and that community often starts with one person deciding to create space for it. If you’ve been wanting more connection in your life, consider this your sign to text the group chat, plan the thing, and just begin.Find us:@polishedprints@memle.moms

In this episode of Before We Get It Right, we’re talking about something every mom, business owner, and human being experiences: criticism. The kind that sneaks into your thoughts at 2am, shows up in a comment section, comes from people you love, or, in Katherine’s case recently, came through a couple of negative Amazon reviews that unexpectedly tanked sales for an entire month.We’re having a real, honest conversation about why criticism hits so hard, especially when the things we’re putting into the world feel deeply personal. From motherhood to entrepreneurship to simply showing up online, it can be incredibly difficult to separate what we create from who we are.In this episode, we talk about why criticism affects us on a biological and nervous-system level, how to tell the difference between constructive feedback and projection, and why online criticism can feel so disproportionately heavy. We also share tangible ways to regulate your nervous system after criticism stings, rebuild confidence after discouragement, and continue showing up even when self-doubt creeps in.This episode is for anyone who’s ever questioned themselves after one comment, one review, or one hard moment. A vulnerable, grounding conversation about resilience, self-worth, and learning how to keep going while you’re still figuring it all out, before we get it right.Find us on SUBSTACK HERE!