Bubbles & Breakdowns

Katrina & Ashley
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Welcome to Bubbles and Breakdowns! A space designed for you to show up as your beautifully imperfect self, no filters required. Here, we dive into the rollercoaster of life during the early years of parenting — from juggling your own ridiculously high expectations and society’s “helpful” advice to clinging to your sanity like it’s the last glass of champagne at a party.  While also celebrating the big wins and core memories. Our mission? To offer comfort, insight, and just the right amount of laughter to keep you from crying into your yoga mat.

  1. قبل يوم واحد ·  فيديو

    Unseen Rage: Why Midlife Mothers are Ready to Snap

    You’ve asked them to put their shoes away three times. Your voice is still calm, but inside, the pressure is building. Suddenly, your kids start bickering over a toy or a comment, and the noise level spikes. You say, ‘I just need five minutes of quiet, please don’t follow me,’ but they track you right into the kitchen, still arguing. And right there, it happens. The snap. You aren't a bad mom; you are a maxed-out human being trapped in an environment that is ignoring your boundaries. Join us today as we unpack this suffocating midlife resentment, hormonal mood swings, and why midlife mothers often feel like they are one minor inconvenience away from snapping. Follow us on Instagram: @bubbles_and_breakdownsDrop us a Note: bubblesandbreakdowns@gmail.comMusic by: Matthew McGrath https://www.instagram.com/matthewmcgrathmusic

  2. ٢٦ أكتوبر ·  فيديو

    Put Yourself in the Position to Make Magic Happen

    What If the Magic Is Waiting on You? What if the life you keep praying for, dreaming about, and visualizing is waiting for you to put yourself in a position to receive it? Magic doesn’t always happen by accident. Sometimes, it happens when you put yourself in the right rooms, make the right moves, take the right risks, and become available for the opportunities you’ve been asking for. Today we are discussing how people want extraordinary outcomes but remain in ordinary patterns, the magic never happens. If we want new opportunities, we need to change our routines, foster new relationships and enter new environments to prepare us for when the magic can happen. Follow us on Instagram: @bubbles_and_breakdownsDrop us a Note: bubblesandbreakdowns@gmail.comMusic by: Matthew McGrath https://www.instagram.com/matthewmcgrathmusic

  3. ١٢ أكتوبر ·  فيديو

    Redefining Resilience

    Remember when you could survive on 4 hours of sleep and fast food and still double-down on a 60-hour work week, bounce back from a killer workout, and do it all again tomorrow? Feels like a lifetime ago. Midlife feels like a collision course: raising young children, managing a household, juggling career demands, physical changes, hormonal shifts and all of this with little to no free time. Why do we find ourselves still measuring our resilience using our 20-year-old operational manual? When we fail to hit old benchmarks, we call it a "lack of discipline" or "getting old" instead of recognizing it as a shift in our capacity. Join us today as we redefine resilience for this new time in our lives where everything has changed and so have we. Follow us on Instagram: @bubbles_and_breakdownsDrop us a Note: bubblesandbreakdowns@gmail.comMusic by: Matthew McGrath https://www.instagram.com/matthewmcgrathmusic

  4. ٢٨ سبتمبر

    Not Everyone's Cup of Tea

    Welcome to season two! Have you ever caught yourself wondering whether someone likes you, replaying a conversation in your head, or changing parts of your personality just to fit in? Maybe you've stayed quiet to avoid conflict, said "yes" when you really wanted to say "no," or worried that being your true self might push people away. If so, you're not alone. Most of us have a natural desire to be accepted and appreciated by others. But here's a truth that can be surprisingly freeing: you're not everyone's cup of tea; and you were never meant to be. No matter how kind, talented, thoughtful, or genuine you are, there will always be people who don't connect with you, and that's not a reflection of your worth. In today's episode, we'll explore why we crave approval, why trying to please everyone is an impossible and exhausting goal, and how embracing your authentic self can lead to greater confidence, healthier relationships, and a deeper sense of peace. Because the goal in life isn't to be liked by everyone; it's to be true to yourself while treating others with kindness and respect. Follow us on Instagram: @bubbles_and_breakdowns Drop us a Note: bubblesandbreakdowns@gmail.com Music by: Matthew McGrath https://www.instagram.com/matthewmcgrathmusic

  5. ١٠ أغسطس ·  فيديو

    Season 1 Reflections: Growth through the Messy Middle

    Today, we’re hitting pause and looking back on our very first year of Bubbles & Breakdowns. Fifty-two episodes later, we’re reflecting on where we started, the conversations that hit closest to home, and how much we’ve grown in this process. And yes; Season 2 is officially happening! But before we rush into the next chapter, we wanted to take an intentional moment to celebrate how far we’ve come and refocus on what matters most. Grab a glass to toast to our first year and join us for a trip down memory lane, and let us know: what’s made the biggest imprint on you this year? Big Thank You to our Season 1 Guests: Francesca Thomson: https://healthierholidays.com/pages/about-our-founderLauren DeCicco: https://drlaurendecicco.com/ Keesha Scott: https://keeshascott.com/Monica Packer: https://www.aboutprogress.com/Ellen Meyer: https://ellenmeyercoaching.scoreapp.com/Sarah Heinss: https://musetherapy.co/Music by: Matthew McGrath https://www.instagram.com/matthewmcgrathmusic https://www.instagram.com/bubbles_and_breakdowns And remember, after every breakdown, don't forget the bubbles!

  6. ٣ أغسطس ·  فيديو

    The Art of Slowing Down with Sarah Heinss

    We sit down with Sarah Heinss from Muse Therapy to unpack the urgency trap of modern life, exploring how technology, childhood conditioning, and societal pressures keep our nervous systems locked in a perpetual state of fight-or-flight. Sarah breaks down the science of why our bodies confuse everyday emotional stakes with physical danger, and makes a powerful case for why rest and adult play are not luxuries, but essential biological tools for nervous system regulation. By learning to slow down and reclaim low-stakes, unstructured fun, we can signal safety to our brains, move out of survival mode, and unlock the creative energy that busy adult lives so often suppress. Sarah Heinss is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) and the Founder and Lead Therapist at Muse Therapy and Wellness in Chicago. With over 15 years of background in the visual arts, storytelling, and media, Sarah uniquely bridges the gap between clinical expertise and creative life. She specializes in helping high-achieving individuals, artists, entrepreneurs, and Highly Sensitive People (HSPs) break free from chronic burnout, perfectionism, and the exhausting pressure to constantly perform. She is passionate about the restorative power of unstructured fun, and the importance of reclaiming a sense of playfulness and spontaneity in adulthood. Follow Sarah on Instagram: @sarahheinss Work with Sarah Heinss: https://musetherapy.co/ Dopamine Culture: https://www.instagram.com/p/DasG2_dSylU/?igsh=MXNpb2VqOGs2NnB1MA== Music by: Matthew McGrath https://www.instagram.com/matthewmcgrathmusichttps://www.instagram.com/bubbles_and_breakdowns And remember, after every breakdown, don't forget the bubbles!

  7. ٢٧ يوليو ·  فيديو

    The Toxic Positivity Trap

    Have you ever opened up about something painful only to hear, "Everything happens for a reason”, "Just stay positive”, or “it could be worse"? Chances are, the person saying those words meant well. Most people aren't trying to dismiss our feelings; they're trying to comfort us. But sometimes, those well-intentioned responses can leave us feeling unheard, misunderstood, or even guilty for experiencing difficult emotions in the first place. Today, we're talking about toxic positivity; the pressure to maintain a positive attitude no matter what's happening in our lives. We'll explore what toxic positivity really is, why it's become so common in our culture, how it can affect our emotional well-being and relationships, and what healthy, genuine support looks like instead. Because true resilience isn't about pretending everything is okay; it's about making space for the full range of human emotions while finding hope in honest and meaningful ways. Music by: Matthew McGrath https://www.instagram.com/matthewmcgrathmusic https://www.instagram.com/bubbles_and_breakdowns And remember, after every breakdown, don't forget the bubbles!

  8. ٢٠ يوليو ·  فيديو

    Trusting Your Instincts, Listen to Your Inner Voice

    Have you ever ignored that little voice inside you, only to realize later it was right all along? If you're a woman in your 40s, chances are you've had that experience more than once. Somewhere between raising kids, building a career, caring for aging parents, supporting a partner, and keeping everyone else's lives running smoothly, it's easy to lose touch with your own inner voice. We become so focused on meeting everyone else's needs that we start second-guessing our own instincts. In today's episode, we're talking about why that happens, why your intuition deserves more credit than you may give it, and how to reconnect with the inner wisdom that's been there all along. Music by: Matthew McGrath https://www.instagram.com/matthewmcgrathmusic https://www.instagram.com/bubbles_and_breakdowns And remember, after every breakdown, don't forget the bubbles!

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Welcome to Bubbles and Breakdowns! A space designed for you to show up as your beautifully imperfect self, no filters required. Here, we dive into the rollercoaster of life during the early years of parenting — from juggling your own ridiculously high expectations and society’s “helpful” advice to clinging to your sanity like it’s the last glass of champagne at a party.  While also celebrating the big wins and core memories. Our mission? To offer comfort, insight, and just the right amount of laughter to keep you from crying into your yoga mat.

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    Katrina & Ashley
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