Life of And

Tiffany Sauder, IBJ Media
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The Life of And podcast is for high-achieving women and working parents who are ready to stop living a life of “have to” and start designing a life they actually want. It’s a space where we talk honestly about the things we’re often afraid to admit — even to ourselves. The exhaustion. The ambition. The loneliness. The joy. The tension of wanting more without losing yourself in the process. If you’re in the thick of it — feeling stretched, tired, hopeful, driven — this is your invitation to take a breath, get real, and find your way back to your own Life of And.

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    302: Life of And Toolkit: Family Meeting

    Are you too busy reacting to what’s coming instead of proactively planning? In this episode of Life of And, Tiffany Sauder dives into the importance of proactive planning to manage the chaos of daily life. She shares how she sets aside time each week to organize her family and work commitments through two essential meetings: the planning meeting and the family meeting. Tiffany explains how these meetings, scheduled on her calendar, help her prepare for the week ahead, ensuring she stays on top of her responsibilities without becoming overwhelmed. She discusses how setting clear expectations for her family eliminates surprises and helps everyone feel more in control, especially during busy seasons. Tiffany also highlights her “no same day solving” rule, which prevents last-minute stress and allows her to manage requests from her family in a calm, organized way. By the end of the episode, Tiffany provides a simple framework for setting up your own planning and family meetings, giving you tools to stay ahead, minimize surprises, and create a smoother, more intentional week. You’ll walk away with a framework to: Implement weekly planning and family meetings for smoother daysSet clear expectations and eliminate surprises for your familyProtect your time and energy by being proactive instead of reactiveCreate a predictable and organized week with intentional decisions Download the Family Meeting Agenda here For more from Tiffany: Follow Tiffany on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffany.sauder Learn More: https://www.tiffanysauder.com  Ready to build your own Life of And? Explore the program: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/Life-of-And-Program Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (00:23) The two meetings that will save your sanity (01:14) The weekly planning meeting (02:41) Meal planning and the 45-minute time swap (04:29) The 6-week family meeting challenge (04:32) The Sunday agenda and running the meeting together (04:53) Setting boundaries and planning ahead (05:58) Proactivity in two questions (06:53) Expectation-setting for the week (09:08) What can be promised by implementing meetings Check out the apps and sponsor of this episode:  Created in partnership with Share Your Genius

    11 min

  2. 12 FEB

    301: Overwhelm + Decision Fatigue: The Self-Trust Reset

    What if the real problem isn’t that you don’t know what to do, but it’s that you’re too depleted to trust what you already know? In this episode of Life of And, Tiffany sits down with longtime mentor and monthly conversation partner Brian Kavicky of Lushin to unpack decision fatigue and the sneaky way it chips away at self-trust for high-performing women carrying a heavy load. Tiffany shares two vulnerable stories from a season where life felt like too much: realizing her marriage wasn’t what she’d been pretending it was, and a holiday moment where overwhelm pushed her into making an irrational “middle-of-the-night Christmas lights” decision. Together, Tiffany and Brian name what’s really happening in these seasons: the tyranny of the urgent, the “racket” of overwhelm that can reward overfunctioning, and the avoidance loop that keeps big decisions buried under small tasks. Brian reframes self-trust as what happens after a decision: the ability to stand by your choice without rewriting it the moment discomfort or pushback shows up. They also talk through how feedback loops can train leaders to doubt themselves, and why this struggle is often a sign you’re a high-capacity performer, not someone who’s failing. You’ll walk away with a framework to: Recognize the early indicators that you’re slipping into overwhelmSeparate urgent noise from what actually mattersBorrow objectivity when your brain can’t sequence next stepsProtect your decisions from pushback-driven second-guessing Wish you could talk it out with BK? Good news, you can! Book time with Brian Kavicky here.  For more from Tiffany: Follow Tiffany on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffany.sauder Learn More: https://www.tiffanysauder.com  Ready to build your own Life of And? Explore the program: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/Life-of-And-Program Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (00:59) How decision fatigue quietly chips at confidence (02:05) What self-trust really is after you choose (03:51) Two raw stories when self-trust felt fragile (09:01) The tyranny of the urgent and irrational choices (10:31) The pause that resets your brain back to priorities (14:33) When overwhelm becomes a racket with a payoff (20:04) Avoiding the hard thing with busywork and relief (22:26) How pushback trains leaders to doubt themselves (26:52) Borrowing objectivity and using your support network Check out the apps and sponsor of this episode:  This episode is sponsored by Lushin. As part of our ongoing content partnership, Brian Kavicky joins the podcast monthly to share insights on leadership and sales. No compensation is received for referrals.Created in partnership with Share Your Genius

    33 min

  3. 5 FEB

    300: How to Master Change in Every Season of Life

    In this special episode of Life of And, we’re featuring a powerful conversation from The Edge podcast, hosted by Courtney Montfort, where Tiffany Sauder joins her to explore the challenges of balancing career, family, and personal growth. Together, they discuss how fear and self-doubt can hold us back from achieving our goals, especially when life feels overwhelming. Drawing from their own personal experiences, Tiffany and Courtney share how they overcame the barriers of stress and burnout. They dive into why trusting the process and taking the first step, even when it’s uncomfortable, can help us move past fear. They also explore how defining clear priorities and focusing on the “minimums” can help you keep moving forward, even in the busiest seasons of life. What You’ll Learn: How to stop letting fear dictate your decisionsThe value of setting clear priorities to create balanceWhy trusting the process is key to sustaining growth in 2026 For more from Tiffany: Follow Tiffany on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffany.sauder Learn More: https://www.tiffanysauder.com  Ready to build your own Life of And? Explore the program: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/Life-of-And-Program  Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:34) Courtney’s experience with Life of And (06:27) Tiffany’s struggles and personal journey (11:04) Balancing career, family, and priorities (16:17) Practical tips for managing life’s demands (20:16) Navigating family responsibilities and dynamics (23:20) How to implement family meetings (24:04) Organizing family weekly planning sessions (29:09) Setting minimums for consistent success (35:31) Communicating your needs to family (37:36) The role of mothers in the family (42:23) Rapid-fire tips and personal insights Check out the sponsor of this episode: Created in partnership with Share Your Genius

    46 min

  4. 29 JAN

    299: How to Trust Yourself When You’re Scared to Begin

    As we get into 2026, Tiffany reflects on how often we look at things from afar, whether it’s a dream career, a healthy lifestyle, or personal growth, and think, “I like how it looks, but I’m scared to do it.” In this episode of Life of And, Tiffany explores how fear and self-doubt can prevent us from achieving our goals, and why it’s important to move past these mental barriers. Through a powerful story involving her youngest daughter learning to ride a bike, Tiffany shares insights on how we often face the same threshold moments in life. She explains how we need to trust the process, push through fear, and take that first step, even when we are not sure of the outcome. She also touches on how to regain momentum when you feel like you are stuck in a cycle of inaction and how prioritizing our goals can be the key to breaking free from it. What You’ll Learn: How to identify and confront the fear holding you backThe importance of trusting the process and taking that first stepWhy redefining priorities can help you make progress in 2026 For more from Tiffany: Follow Tiffany on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffany.sauder Learn More: https://www.tiffanysauder.com  Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (02:11) A 5-year-old’s fear and insight (03:43) Training wheels as a life metaphor (05:12) Trust before you have proof (09:21) Reframing fear: “How do I do it?” (11:13) An invitation to go further Check out the sponsor of this episode: Created in partnership with Share Your Genius

    14 min

  5. 22 JAN

    298: Why Bold Ideas Attract Doubt—and How Strong Leaders Decide Anyway

    What if the thing holding you back isn’t clarity, confidence, or capability, but whether you trust yourself enough to decide? In this episode of Life of And, Tiffany sits down with longtime mentor and monthly conversation partner Brian Kavicky of Lushin to explore the quiet moment where bold vision often stalls: the moment of decision. It’s the space between knowing what you want and choosing it. When certainty fades, the stakes feel real, and your choice may affect others. Tiffany reflects on stepping away from a role she had mastered and what it’s been like to rebuild belief while leading something new without guaranteed outcomes. Together, Tiffany and Brian examine why capable, high-performing leaders hesitate even when the vision is clear. They discuss how outside feedback and “reasonable” caution can erode self-trust, and why waiting for proof keeps leaders stuck in incremental thinking. Brian offers a different path: decide first, trust your history, and stay committed even when discomfort and doubt show up. You’ll walk away with a framework to: Recognize when you’re outsourcing belief instead of owning itSeparate helpful data from fear-based feedbackDecide before the path is fully visibleStay committed when growth creates friction for you and others Wish you could talk it out with BK? Good news, you can! Book time with Brian Kavicky here.  For more from Tiffany: Follow Tiffany on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffany.sauder Learn More: https://www.tiffanysauder.com  Mentioned in this episode: 290: How to Set Goals That Scare You (and Actually Hit Them) Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:19) Self-trust as the real leadership skill (02:18) Three questions to surface hesitation (05:13) “What if I’m wrong?” and ignoring your history (07:18) Outsourcing belief to other people (10:55) When teams slow down big vision (15:21) Stop negotiating your goals (20:52) Discomfort means it matters (22:36) Negative feedback can be a good sign Check out the apps and sponsor of this episode:  This episode is sponsored by Lushin. As part of our ongoing content partnership, Brian Kavicky joins the podcast monthly to share insights on leadership and sales. No compensation is received for referrals.Created in partnership with Share Your Genius

    30 min

  6. 15 JAN

    297: The 1 Shift That Will Change How You Show Up for Yourself and Your Family

    When you feel the constant pull of other people’s priorities, it can be hard to carve out time for your own goals, leaving you feeling stuck in a cycle of exhaustion and unfulfilled potential. As we kick off 2026, Tiffany reflects on the importance of clarity in setting priorities, especially in a world that constantly demands more of us. In this episode of Life of And, Tiffany shares how undefined priorities can cause burnout, how shifting from being available all the time to protecting your time can create lasting change, and how setting clear boundaries helps women take control of their time, energy, and goals. Through practical insights, personal stories, and the power of “and,” Tiffany shares how you can stop living reactively and start building a life aligned with your true priorities. What You’ll Learn: Why undefined priorities lead to burnout and how to break free from the cycle of exhaustionHow protecting your time and setting clear boundaries can help you build a sustainable lifeThe power of “and” in balancing ambition and generosity, growth and service, progress and presence For more from Tiffany: Follow Tiffany on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffany.sauder Learn More: https://www.tiffanysauder.com  Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (00:47) Welcome to 2026: Reflecting on changes (02:28) The importance of time management (06:35) Defining goals and priorities (10:52) The cost of undefined priorities (15:13) Balancing service and self-care (18:54)  Setting boundaries and communicating priorities (24:32) Redesigning systems for work-life balance (33:12) Q&A: Navigating priorities and boundaries (45:05) Encouragement for new year Check out the sponsor of this episode: Created in partnership with Share Your Genius

    46 min

  7. 8 JAN

    296: How to Grow Your Business Without Losing Your Life: A Coaching Session on Boundaries & Growth

    In this episode of Life of And, Tiffany sits down with Logan Montague, an entrepreneur, coach, and founder of marketing agency Your Marketing BFF’s, to discuss the journey from burnout to balance. Logan shares her story of starting an agency at 25 and the challenges she faced as it grew. She discusses her decision to scale back after feeling overwhelmed and how she’s now building a life that aligns with her personal values. They explore the messy middle of business growth, the importance of setting boundaries, and how to balance ambition with self-care. Logan talks about her transition to a more sustainable freelance lifestyle and the lessons she’s learned about maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Tiffany reflects on her own growth, helping Logan clarify his next steps while honoring her need for both personal and professional fulfillment. What You’ll Learn: How to identify and overcome limiting beliefs that hold you back from growthWhy scaling your business too quickly can lead to burnout and what to do about itThe importance of defining personal and professional boundaries to achieve long-term success If you’re interested in working with Logan, check out this link: Your Marketing BFF’s: www.yourmarketingbffs.com For more from Tiffany: Are you a busy working mom looking to optimize your morning and evenings? Grab this FREE checklist: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/Morning-Evening-Routine-Checklist Follow Tiffany on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffany.sauder Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:27) Meet Logan: marketing agency founder (03:58) Burnout and challenges from scaling too quickly (04:46) Scaling back to find work-life balance (06:45) Personal growth during business transitions (13:57) Logan shares strategies for time management (22:09) How Logan plans and prioritizes her time (26:52) Navigating special projects and overcoming distractions (29:15) Balancing business growth with personal life (30:20) Staying disciplined with personal and professional goals (30:44) Using business principles for personal life balance (32:40) Life changes affecting priorities and business growth (35:09) Setting foundations for future success (35:44) Logan’s transition to professional growth and coaching (38:36) Defining goals and setting boundaries for success (49:17) Pricing strategies for business growth (50:34) Implementing systems to manage boundaries and time Check out the sponsor of this episode: Created in partnership with Share Your Genius

    55 min

  8. 18/12/2025

    295: 2025 Was a Test. 2026 Is the Blueprint.

    When you are building a career, raising a family, and carrying the weight of constant opportunity, it can feel like you are moving fast without a clear line of sight, especially as one year closes and another begins. In this episode of Life of And, Tiffany and Sam reflect on 2025 and look ahead to 2026, unpacking the tension women feel between unprecedented opportunity and profound exhaustion. They explore why burnout has become so common for working women, how cultural expectations and outdated systems contribute to it, and what it actually takes to build a sustainable life that grows alongside your ambition. Through personal stories, hard-earned lessons, and a clear framework for boundaries, priorities, and leadership, Tiffany shares how women can stop brute-forcing life and start building a life with clarity, intention, and hope. What You’ll Learn: Why women experience burnout at the height of opportunity and how we got here culturally over the last 40 yearsHow outdated systems and invisible domestic labor create exhaustion even when careers are thrivingWhy boundaries must be defined alongside goals to build a sustainable life For more from Tiffany: Check out Tiffany’s 2025 Holiday Gift Guide: https://www.tiffanysauder.com/2025-Holiday-Gift-Guide Follow Tiffany on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffany.sauder Learn More: https://www.tiffanysauder.com  Timestamps: (00:00) Intro (01:38) The tension facing modern working women (02:57) Lessons learned from testing in 2025 (07:03) Podcast rebrand and audience growth milestones (13:07) Corporate partnerships and executive retreats explained (21:02) Personal transitions shaping leadership decisions (22:21) Defining boundaries alongside ambitious goals (23:13) Choosing family presence without losing ambition (25:24) Why self-prioritization is personal responsibility (27:20) Tracing forty years of women’s progress (30:41) Cultural expectations fueling burnout and guilt (34:28) Technology changed work, but not expectations (37:20) Outsourcing ordinary tasks to regain capacity (41:56) Scaling the Life of And framework (45:02) Gratitude for the Life of And community Check out the sponsor of this episode: Created in partnership with Share Your Genius

    51 min
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The Life of And podcast is for high-achieving women and working parents who are ready to stop living a life of “have to” and start designing a life they actually want. It’s a space where we talk honestly about the things we’re often afraid to admit — even to ourselves. The exhaustion. The ambition. The loneliness. The joy. The tension of wanting more without losing yourself in the process. If you’re in the thick of it — feeling stretched, tired, hopeful, driven — this is your invitation to take a breath, get real, and find your way back to your own Life of And.

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  • Creator
    Tiffany Sauder, IBJ Media
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    320
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Tiffany Sauder, IBJ Media
  • Show Website
    Life of And

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