Doing it All(ish)

Christina & Morgan
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Doing It All(ish) is the honest conversation you’ve been craving—the one that lives somewhere between feeding schedules and team meetings, toddler tantrums and business wins. Hosted by longtime friends Christina Buchanan (@christinacbuchanan) and Morgan Berliner (@eat.talk.grow), this show is your permission slip to embrace the “ish.” We’re talking about real life in the trenches of early motherhood, entrepreneurship, marriage, mental health, and the everyday magic (and chaos) in between. From speech and feeding tips to fertility, from postpartum anxiety to Pure Barre, we’re showing up—sometimes messy, always honest—so you can feel a little more seen, a little more supported, and a whole lot less alone. New episodes weekly. Grab your coffee, throw in a load of laundry, and let’s figure it out together.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    Hot Takes on Motherhood: Unpopular Opinions Every Mom Is Thinking

    Today’s episode is a real one. We’re diving into unpopular mom opinions—the kind that might make you pause, question things, or quietly say… “wait, I actually agree.” From toddlers and extracurriculars to discipline, rest, business, and identity in motherhood—we’re sharing honest takes on what it really looks like to navigate life as a mom without losing yourself in the process. We talk about: Why toddlers don’t actually need extracurricular activities The truth about balancing rest vs discipline Why your life doesn’t have to disappear when you become a mom The reality of business growth and motherhood (and the trade-offs no one talks about) Outsourcing, asking for help, and letting go of “doing it all” And… the school photo debate we didn’t know we needed This episode is part conversation, part therapy, and part “say it out loud so we all feel less alone.” If you’ve ever felt pulled in multiple directions, questioned your priorities, or wondered if you’re the only one thinking certain things… you’re not. Listen now and tell us: which one do you agree (or disagree) with most? ✨ Subscribe so you never miss an episode—and if you can take a minute to leave us a review, we’ll be forever grateful! ✨ Connect with us: Christina: https://www.instagram.com/christinacbuchanan/?igsh=eGZvejNmY3VkdmY3#  Morgan https://www.instagram.com/eat.talk.grow/?igsh=MXc4bHh6dXkwcXJ3OQ%3D%3D#

    31 min

  2. 28 APR

    Stop Running Your Business Like an Employee (Especially If You’re a Mom) with Jackie Murphy

    If you’ve ever felt like you own your business… but still do everything inside it, this episode is going to hit. This week on Doing It All(ish), we’re joined by Jackie Murphy, founder of Studio CEO, to talk about the hard truth most women in business don’t realize: You’re not stuck because you need more strategy… You’re stuck because you’re still thinking like an employee. We dive into: The biggest signs you’re operating in an employee mindset Why hiring doesn’t fix the problem (and what actually does) How to step into your CEO role without burning out The real reason moms struggle to delegate (and how to shift it) Simple systems that create more time, profit, and clarity This conversation is equal parts strategy + mindset + real life—because building a business while raising a family requires both. If you’re ready to stop doing everything and start leading your business, this episode is for you. 🔗 Connect with Jackie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studioceoofficial/) 📚 Books mentioned: The E-Myth  The Loyalist Team  The Goldfinch (fiction rec!)  ✨ Subscribe so you never miss an episode—and if you can take a minute to leave us a review, we’ll be forever grateful! ✨ Connect with us: Christina: https://www.instagram.com/christinacbuchanan/?igsh=eGZvejNmY3VkdmY3#  Morgan https://www.instagram.com/eat.talk.grow/?igsh=MXc4bHh6dXkwcXJ3OQ%3D%3D#

    48 min

  3. 21 APR

    Starting a Small Business as a Mom - The Truth No One Tells You with Jessica McNulty from The Refreshery

    What does it actually look like to start a small business while raising young kids… and working full-time? In this episode of Doing It All(ish), we sit down with Jessica McNulty, co-founder of The Refreshery, to talk about the real, unfiltered experience of building a brick-and-mortar business while raising three young children. From funding the business themselves to navigating unpredictable sales, long hours, and the mental load of motherhood—Jessica shares what it truly takes behind the scenes. We dive into: How they built a family-centered business from the ground up The reality of balancing a corporate job, kids, and entrepreneurship Financial risks, fear, and betting on yourself Why community matters more than ever in business Practical hacks, systems, and mindset shifts that help you “do it all(ish)” If you’ve ever thought about starting something of your own—but felt unsure, overwhelmed, or not ready—this episode will give you the honest perspective you need. Because the truth is… there’s no perfect time. Follow @therefreshery on Instagram. ✨ Subscribe so you never miss an episode—and if you can take a minute to leave us a review, we’ll be forever grateful! ✨ Connect with us: Christina: https://www.instagram.com/christinacbuchanan/?igsh=eGZvejNmY3VkdmY3#  Morgan https://www.instagram.com/eat.talk.grow/?igsh=MXc4bHh6dXkwcXJ3OQ%3D%3D#

    48 min

  4. 14 APR

    Quarterly Life Update: Pregnancy, Burnout, Small Business Busy Seasons & What’s Keeping Us Sane

    In this catch-up episode, we’re getting real about what life has looked like lately — from the busiest season of small business ownership to pregnancy updates, family health stress, burnout, and the simple wellness habits helping us stay afloat. We talk about what it’s like to finally come up for air after a packed season, what pregnancy has looked like in the third trimester after IVF, what it means to support a spouse through cancer treatment, and the routines helping us stay grounded in the middle of it all. If you’re in a busy season, feeling stretched thin, or just want to hear two moms have an honest life update, this one will feel like a catch-up with friends. ✨ Subscribe so you never miss an episode—and if you can take a minute to leave us a review, we’ll be forever grateful! ✨ Connect with us: Christina: https://www.instagram.com/christinacbuchanan/?igsh=eGZvejNmY3VkdmY3#  Morgan https://www.instagram.com/eat.talk.grow/?igsh=MXc4bHh6dXkwcXJ3OQ%3D%3D#

    32 min

  5. 24 MAR

    Parenting Expert: How to Help your Child Listen Without Yelling and Punishment

    On this episode of the Doing It All Ish podcast, Morgan interviews parent coach and board-certified lactation consultant Clair Ashburn about toddler meltdowns, co-regulation, and reducing power struggles without rewards or punishments.  Clair shares her background transitioning from lactation consulting to parent coaching, then explains how kids’ nervous systems mirror parents’ regulation and why the goal isn’t perfect calm, but contained emotions. They discuss practical tools like: Noticing and replacing unhelpful thoughts Taking a pause Getting “low and slow”  Using physical proximity And keeping language clear, brief, and positive.  Clair covers common mistakes (escalating, disengaging, over-explaining), handling toddler hitting by physically containing impulsive behavior, why ignoring tantrums isn’t supportive, navigating sibling conflicts, and strategies for smoother mornings and stronger follow-through so kids cooperate without yelling. Find Clair on social media: @clairashburn ✨ Subscribe so you never miss an episode—and if you can take a minute to leave us a review, we’ll be forever grateful! ✨ Connect with us: Christina: https://www.instagram.com/christinacbuchanan/?igsh=eGZvejNmY3VkdmY3#  Morgan https://www.instagram.com/eat.talk.grow/?igsh=MXc4bHh6dXkwcXJ3OQ%3D%3D#

    52 min

  6. 17 MAR

    Meal Planning for Moms: Easy Family Dinners, Less Mental Load, and Healthier Weeks

    If family meal planning feels like one more thing sitting in your brain all week long, this episode is for you. In this episode of Doing It All(ish), we’re sharing our real-life systems for meal planning, meal prep, easy weeknight dinners, feeding toddlers and kids, and reducing the mental load around food. As busy moms raising families, working, and trying to eat as healthy as we can without perfection, we’ve both had to find a rhythm that actually works. We talk about: How we meal plan for the week without burning out Easy dinner systems for busy moms How to match meals to your weekly schedule Crockpot meals, sheet pan dinners, freezer meals, and takeout nights Grocery shopping strategies that save time How we feed our families without making separate meals Toddler-friendly meals, picky eating, exposure, and family-style dinners Prep habits that make lunch packing and dinner easier How to lower decision fatigue and the mental load of feeding a family The kitchen systems that help us eat healthy with real life in mind Whether you’re feeding toddlers, older kids, or just trying to get dinner on the table without losing your mind, this episode will help you simplify your meal planning routine and build a system that works for your family. ✨ Subscribe so you never miss an episode—and if you can take a minute to leave us a review, we’ll be forever grateful! ✨ Connect with us: Christina: https://www.instagram.com/christinacbuchanan/?igsh=eGZvejNmY3VkdmY3#  Morgan https://www.instagram.com/eat.talk.grow/?igsh=MXc4bHh6dXkwcXJ3OQ%3D%3D#

    35 min

  7. 10 MAR

    Overwhelmed After Kids? The Systems That Reduce Mental Load and Make Mom Life Sustainable with Alex Payetta

    If you’ve ever felt like motherhood added a thousand responsibilities but nobody handed you a new operating system, this episode is for you. We’re joined by Alex Payetta, a systems and routines expert and mom of three, to talk about what really changes after kids: your capacity, your nervous system, your time, and the mental load that follows you everywhere. Alex shares the practical systems she uses with clients to create a more sustainable life, including task management, weekly planning, boundaries, and how to stop “toughing it out” when something can actually be fixed. In this episode, we cover: Why big life shifts (like having a baby) require a full reset Mental load and the systems that calm the chaos Productivity culture vs sustainable routines How to build a weekly planning rhythm that works Task management tools like Asana and why they help Regulating your nervous system postpartum through movement, sleep, and simple routines How to divide roles with your partner without resentment If you’re trying to stay sane while raising kids, working, and keeping your life from spilling over, this one will help you feel more in control. ✨ Subscribe so you never miss an episode—and if you can take a minute to leave us a review, we’ll be forever grateful! ✨ Connect with us: Christina: https://www.instagram.com/christinacbuchanan/?igsh=eGZvejNmY3VkdmY3#  Morgan https://www.instagram.com/eat.talk.grow/?igsh=MXc4bHh6dXkwcXJ3OQ%3D%3D#

    43 min

  8. 3 MAR

    Pregnancy After IVF: 28-Week Update, Hidden Risks, Labor Positions & The Rocking Chair Dilemma

    In this quarterly check-in episode of Doing It All(ish), we’re catching up on life, pregnancy, and everything in between. Christina is 28 weeks pregnant after IVF, and we’re talking about what this pregnancy looks like compared to the first — from juggling a toddler to navigating extra scans, maternal fetal medicine, and the hidden risks that can come with IVF pregnancies. We cover: Pregnancy after IVF and what genetic testing does (and doesn’t) guarantee Maternal fetal medicine vs. a regular OB-GYN Extra heart scans for IVF pregnancies Baby aspirin and reducing the risk of preeclampsia Pregnancy insomnia, swelling, and real 3rd trimester symptoms Labor positions and protecting your hips during delivery How pregnancy can lead to hip labral tears Prenatal vitamins, probiotics, and supplements The emotional side of transitioning out of the nursery phase And yes… canned potatoes as a pregnancy craving If you’re pregnant, navigating IVF, preparing for birth, or simply trying to stay sane while raising toddlers and growing a business, this episode is an honest, unfiltered update from the thick of it. We’d also love to hear from you — what labor position did you deliver in? And did anyone else crave something as random as canned potatoes? ✨ Subscribe so you never miss an episode—and if you can take a minute to leave us a review, we’ll be forever grateful! ✨ Connect with us: Christina: https://www.instagram.com/christinacbuchanan/?igsh=eGZvejNmY3VkdmY3#  Morgan https://www.instagram.com/eat.talk.grow/?igsh=MXc4bHh6dXkwcXJ3OQ%3D%3D#

    35 min
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Doing It All(ish) is the honest conversation you’ve been craving—the one that lives somewhere between feeding schedules and team meetings, toddler tantrums and business wins. Hosted by longtime friends Christina Buchanan (@christinacbuchanan) and Morgan Berliner (@eat.talk.grow), this show is your permission slip to embrace the “ish.” We’re talking about real life in the trenches of early motherhood, entrepreneurship, marriage, mental health, and the everyday magic (and chaos) in between. From speech and feeding tips to fertility, from postpartum anxiety to Pure Barre, we’re showing up—sometimes messy, always honest—so you can feel a little more seen, a little more supported, and a whole lot less alone. New episodes weekly. Grab your coffee, throw in a load of laundry, and let’s figure it out together.

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  • Creator
    Christina & Morgan
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    36
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Doing it All(ish)

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