Mama Work It Podcast

Marisa Lonic
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If you're a working mom juggling mom life, work life, fill in the blank life, this podcast is for you. Join host and working mom of four, Marisa Lonic, each week as she provides a mix of tips, motivation, and fun. Alongside variety of incredible guests, Marisa tackles topics like overwhelm, mom guilt, exhaustion, and swaps them out for big dreams, belly laughs, and productivity tips that actually fit into your busy AF mom life. We'll help you slay the day as a working mom, whether that means setting and achieving big goals you have for yourself or just making it through the next few hours of the season you're in. Get ready to be inspired, get ready to laugh, and most of all, get ready to work it with the Mama Work It Podcast.

  1. Managing Your Hot Mess Hormones with Christine Fitzgerald

    2D AGO

    Managing Your Hot Mess Hormones with Christine Fitzgerald

    What happens when doing everything right still leaves you exhausted? In this episode of the Mama Work It Podcast, we sit down with Christine Fitzgerald, a former competitive gymnast turned nutrition and hormone healing expert, whose own health crisis at just 20 years old changed the course of her life. Thrown into clinical menopause while training at an elite level, Christine experienced extreme fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, and weight changes that no amount of exercise or clean eating could fix. Her search for answers led her to earn a master’s degree in nutrition, publish two books on wellness and mindset, and spend over 25 years helping women heal hormones, restore energy, and feel at home in their bodies again. Christine’s work blends science and soul—combining data-driven nutrition and hormone testing with nervous system regulation, breathwork, and mindset practices. She calls this integrative approach Remembrance Work, helping women’s bodies remember what safety, balance, and vitality feel like. This episode is especially powerful for working moms who feel tired, foggy, inflamed, or stuck despite “doing all the right things.” What We Cover in This Episode Christine’s journey from Olympic-level gymnastics to early clinical menopauseWhy so many women feel exhausted even when they eat clean and exerciseThe hidden role of hormones, stress, and nervous system overloadWhat it really means to blend science and soul in healingWhere overwhelmed moms should start when they don’t feel like themselvesWhy feeling good in your body isn’t selfish—it’s sacredWho This Episode Is For ✔️ Working moms experiencing fatigue, brain fog, or stubborn weight  ✔️ Women who feel burned out despite healthy habits  ✔️ Moms curious about hormone healing and root-cause wellness  ✔️ Anyone ready to stop pushing and start healing Resources & Special Offer ✨ Christine’s Special Offer: 👉 www.thebellyfateraser.com 🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform and be sure to subscribe to the Mama Work It Podcast for conversations that support your health, career, and life as a working mom.

    35 min
  2. How to Stop Comparing Your Motherhood Journey

    JAN 28

    How to Stop Comparing Your Motherhood Journey

    Do you suffer from Comparisonitis? In this powerful episode of the Mama Work It podcast, we dive into one of the sneakiest sources of stress and self-doubt for moms: comparison. From social media highlight reels to milestone pressure, it’s easy to feel like you’re “behind” or “not enough.” But Mama — your journey is allowed to look different. In today’s conversation, we unpack: Why comparison is such a natural part of motherhoodHow social media amplifies insecurity (and how to take back control)What it means to honor the season you’re inMindset and practical tools to shift out of comparison modeHow your relationship with comparison impacts your kidsA grounding, guided reframe to help you reconnect to your own pathThis episode is your reminder that growth has no timeline — and you can release the pressure to compete with anyone else’s life but your own. Key Takeaways: Comparison isn’t a character flaw — it’s a habit you can break.Curate your inputs: protect your mental health on social media.Honor your season — you are not meant to grow at the same pace as everyone else.Use tools like:  “That’s for her, this is for me.” Shifting from comparison to curiosity. Celebrating small victories daily.Your kids learn confidence from watching you break comparison cycles.Links & Resources Mentioned: Follow on Instagram: www.instagram.com/letmamaworkit Subscribe to the Mama Work It newsletter: www.mamaworkit.com Check out past episodes on time management, mindset, and mom lifehttps://mamaworkitpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1624639/episodes/12204754-how-to-momage-your-time https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-get-organized-each-week/id1549805160?i=1000700878029  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/time-management-for-the-overwhelmed-mom/id1549805160?i=1000646221716  Connect With Marisa: ✨ Instagram: www.instagram.com/letmamaworkit  ✨ Website: www.MamaWorkIt.com  ✨ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts!  This episode is being sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com and use my code MAMA for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Mama Work It Podcast!

    32 min

  3. JAN 21

    Including Kids in Your Work with Ashley Wall

    This week on the Mama Work It Podcast, Marisa sits down with Ashley Wall, M.Ed., an award-winning author, publisher, educator, and mom of two whose mission is to empower families to build confidence, creativity, and resilience — one story at a time. Ashley is the founder of MamaBear Books and the author of the bestselling children’s series The Day I Had, a picture-book collection that helps kids dream big, embrace imagination, and believe in themselves. In this conversation, Ashley opens up about how a single idea during story time with her daughter turned into a publishing company and a movement that’s inspiring families across the world. She shares how entrepreneurship has shaped her own mindset and her children’s, how she integrates family and business, and how she models confidence, creativity, and courage in both motherhood and work. If you’ve ever wondered how to include your kids in your creative or professional journey—or how to build resilience and belief from an early age—this episode will inspire you to start small and dream boldly. 💬 In This Episode, We Talk About: How Ashley’s publishing journey began with one powerful idea 💡The ripple effect entrepreneurship has on our kids’ mindset and confidenceSimple ways to include your children in your work or businessThe real meaning of presence as a working momHow creativity builds resilience for both moms and kidsEncouragement for moms pursuing their own dreams while raising dreamers🔗 Connect with Ashley Wall & purchase books 🌐 Website: www.mamabearbooks.com📚 The Day I Had book series: https://amzn.to/4sciNcF 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamabear_books/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mamabearbooks/ 🎧 Listen Now Tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at www.mamaworkit.com/podcast Don't forget to subscribe to our weekly newsletter about juggling mom life, work life, wife life, fill in the blank life: www.mamaworkit.com  This episode is being sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com and use my code MAMA for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Mama Work It Podcast!

    25 min
  4. Leading with Presence Through Life's Biggest Transitions with Dr. Michelle El Khoury

    JAN 14

    Leading with Presence Through Life's Biggest Transitions with Dr. Michelle El Khoury

    In this inspiring episode of the Mama Work It Podcast, Marisa sits down with Dr. Michelle El Khoury, founder of Yogamazia, a maternal and children’s wellness education hub dedicated to supporting families through every stage of the parenting journey. A former pharmaceutical executive turned maternal wellness leader, Dr. Michelle blends science and soul through her S.M.A.R.T. Journey to Parenting™ framework — empowering working moms to move beyond survival mode and into intentional, purpose-driven leadership at home and at work. Together, Marisa and Dr. Michelle unpack the mindset shifts, practical strategies, and emotional tools that help working moms evolve through life’s biggest transitions — without sacrificing success, sanity, or self. 💬 In This Episode, We Discuss: Dr. Michelle’s personal journey from corporate leadership to maternal wellness advocateThe #1 mindset shift working moms must make to go from surviving to thrivingHow presence can actually accelerate your goals (not slow you down!)The biggest trap ambitious women fall into during major life transitionsWhat to do when you feel like you have to choose between career success and family connectionHow to strengthen your relationships through change — instead of losing them💡 Key Takeaways ✨ Transformation in motherhood isn’t about becoming someone new — it’s about becoming more of yourself. ✨ Presence is the power that helps you achieve with purpose and peace. ✨ You don’t have to choose between professional success and personal fulfillment — you can embody both. 🔗 Connect with Dr. Michelle El Khoury 🌐 Website: https://www.yogamazia.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yogamazia 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleelkhoury 🎧 Listen Now Tune in wherever you get your podcasts — Apple, Spotify, or at www.mamaworkit.com/podcast This episode is being sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com and use my code MAMA for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Mama Work It Podcast!

    35 min
  5. How to Set Goals and Actually Achieve Them

    JAN 7

    How to Set Goals and Actually Achieve Them

    New year, fresh goals—but how do you actually follow through? In this episode of the Mama Work It Podcast, we’re diving into practical, realistic strategies for setting goals you can truly achieve. Marisa Lonic shares powerful tools, mindset shifts, and systems designed specifically for busy moms juggling work, life, and everything in between. If you’ve ever set a goal in January only to abandon it by February, this episode is for you. What We Cover in This Episode ✨ Why Goals Matter Marisa explains why having goals is essential—not just for productivity, but for clarity, confidence, and personal fulfillment. Goals help us move intentionally instead of reacting to life’s demands. 🧠 Mindset & Belief: The Foundation of Achievement Before any strategy works, you have to believe your goal is possible. We talk about how mindset, self-trust, and identity play a huge role in whether you follow through. 🎯 Practical Goal-Setting Strategies That Work Marisa breaks down several proven tools you can mix and match: Word of the Year – choosing a single guiding word to anchor your decisions and energySMART Goals – setting goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-boundWOOP Method – wish, outcome, obstacle, plan—how to anticipate challenges before they derail youVision Boards – using visualization to keep goals top of mindGamification – making progress fun, motivating, and rewarding instead of overwhelming🤝 The Power of Accountability Why having an accountability partner can dramatically increase your chances of success—and how to make it happen. 🛠 Turning Big Goals Into Sustainable Action How to break goals down into small, doable steps that fit into real mom life (because perfection is not required). This episode is perfect for you if: You’re setting goals for the new year and want them to actually stickYou feel overwhelmed by traditional goal-setting adviceYou’re a working mom looking for realistic, flexible strategiesYou want structure and grace as you grow🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts—and don’t forget to subscribe to the Mama Work It Podcast so you never miss an episode designed to help you thrive in work, motherhood, and life. Links from today’s episode: Word to Your Mother Journal/Planner: https://amzn.to/4iHfHck  Time MOMagement book: https://amzn.to/4pOpi3i  B.J. Fogg’s TEDx Talk about habits: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdKUJxjn-R8&t=14s  FREE Habit Accountability Tool: https://www.mamaworkit.com/free-habit-accountability  Subscribe to Mama Work It newsletter: www.mamaworkit.com  Happy New Year and keep on working it, mama! This episode is being sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com and use my code MAMA for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Mama Work It Podcast!

    34 min
  6. Doing Business Like a Mother with Jen Morris

    12/10/2025

    Doing Business Like a Mother with Jen Morris

    What does it really mean to “do business like a mother”? In this inspiring episode of the Mama Work It podcast, host Marisa Lonic sits down with Jen Morris — community builder, speaker, and founder of Renegade Motherhood — to talk about the power of connection, collaboration, and confidence for moms in business. Jen’s journey from casual coffee meetups to leading a thriving multi-city and digital community is proof that moms are stronger when they grow together. She shares what she calls the economy of motherhood — a powerful network of women raising businesses and families side by side — and why every mom needs her own support system that truly gets it. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a working mom, or somewhere in between, this conversation will remind you that you’re not meant to do it all alone — and that your community is one of your greatest business assets. We talk about: ✨ Why traditional networking often misses the mark for moms ✨ The real meaning behind “the economy of motherhood” ✨ How to build meaningful connections instead of surface-level ones ✨ The difference community makes in your confidence and success Connect with Jen: 🌐 Website: https://www.renegademotherhood.com 📸 Instagram: @renegademotherhood  Connect with Marisa: 💻 Website: https://www.mamaworkit.com 📸 Instagram: @letmamaworkit 🎧 Listen wherever you get your podcasts, and don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review!

    33 min
  7. How to Share the Holiday Mental Load with Michelle Purta

    12/03/2025

    How to Share the Holiday Mental Load with Michelle Purta

    The holidays are supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year — but for many moms, they can also be the most overwhelming. Between shopping lists, school parties, travel plans, holiday cards, and endless to-dos, the mental load can feel heavier than ever. In this episode of the Mama Work It Podcast, host Marisa Lonic chats with Michelle Purta — marriage coach, mom of three, and host of The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast — about how to lighten the mental load and truly enjoy the season without burnout, resentment, or exhaustion. Michelle shares practical tools for redistributing responsibilities, communicating your needs clearly, and building partnership—not pressure—during one of the busiest times of the year. 💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: 🎁 What the “holiday mental load” really looks like (and why moms often carry it all)  🎁 How to communicate your needs without guilt or frustration  🎁 Simple ways to share responsibilities with your partner before stress hits  🎁 How to ask for support—even if you’re single or parenting solo  🎁 How to carry this teamwork mindset into the new year (and keep your sanity year-round) 🔗 Connect with Michelle Purta: 💬 Free Resource: The Holiday Planning Conversation Agenda https://www.michellepurta.com/pg/holidayconversation 🎧 The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast: https://www.michellepurta.com/podcast 🌐 Website: www.michellepurta.com 📸 Instagram: @MichellePurtaCoaching 🌟 Connect with Marisa & Mama Work It: 🎧 More episodes at → www.mamaworkit.com/podcast Previous episodes featuring Michelle Purta:  https://mamaworkitpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1624639/episodes/10119515-how-human-design-helps-working-moms-increase-their-life-alignment-with-michelle-purta https://mamaworkitpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1624639/episodes/8221906-marriage-motherhood-with-michelle-purta  📸 Instagram → @MamaWorkIt 💻 Website → www.mamaworkit.com 💕 If You Loved This Episode: Share it with a mom friend who’s doing all the things this season — because no one deserves to carry the holiday mental load alone. 💬 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review — your support helps other mamas find the show! This episode is being sponsored by Cozy Earth. Go to cozyearth.com and use my code MAMA for up to 20% off. And if you get a Post-Purchase Survey, be sure to mention you heard about Cozy Earth right here on the Mama Work It Podcast!

    45 min
  8. From Overwhelmed to Organized

    11/26/2025

    From Overwhelmed to Organized

    Ever feel like your to-do list is longer than a CVS receipt? 🧾 Between work, kids, home, and everything else, it’s no wonder so many moms live in a constant state of overwhelm. In this episode of the Mama Work It Podcast, host Marisa Lonic gets real about how to shift from chaos to calm — not with perfection or fancy planners, but with realistic, sustainable rhythms that make life feel lighter and more manageable. Whether you’re juggling cold and flu season, work deadlines, or the endless mental load of motherhood, this episode gives you simple systems to find order in the everyday and reclaim your peace (without adding more to your plate). 💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: ✨ Why overwhelm is a choice — and how to shift your mindset from stressed to steady ✨ The 3-3-3 System for realistic daily goals, flexible tasks, and self-care ✨ How to implement a Daily Reset (or Evening Power Half Hour) to restore order before chaos takes over ✨ The secret to time blocking that actually works for moms ✨ How small mindset moments can instantly bring calm when overwhelm creeps in 📒 Mentioned in This Episode: 🩷 Word to Your Mother Journal/Planner — A guided system for goal-setting, reflection, and intentional living. www.mamaworkit.com/wordtoyourmother 🎧 Listen to more episodes: www.mamaworkit.com/podcast 💬 Connect with Marisa: Instagram → @MamaWorkIt Website → www.mamaworkit.com   🩵 If You Loved This Episode: Share it with another mama who’s running on empty — because we all deserve more calm and a lot more grace.  Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review — your feedback helps more moms find the balance they’re looking for.

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If you're a working mom juggling mom life, work life, fill in the blank life, this podcast is for you. Join host and working mom of four, Marisa Lonic, each week as she provides a mix of tips, motivation, and fun. Alongside variety of incredible guests, Marisa tackles topics like overwhelm, mom guilt, exhaustion, and swaps them out for big dreams, belly laughs, and productivity tips that actually fit into your busy AF mom life. We'll help you slay the day as a working mom, whether that means setting and achieving big goals you have for yourself or just making it through the next few hours of the season you're in. Get ready to be inspired, get ready to laugh, and most of all, get ready to work it with the Mama Work It Podcast.

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  • Creator
    Marisa Lonic
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    210
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Mama Work It Podcast
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