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. The Superpowers, Struggles, and Surprises of Raising Twins with Estella Burns

    2D AGO

    The Superpowers, Struggles, and Surprises of Raising Twins with Estella Burns

    What’s it really like raising twins? In this episode of The Mama Work It Podcast, we’re diving into the real, raw, and sometimes hilarious world of twin motherhood. Corporate working mom of four, Estella Burns, shares her twin mom journey—from the shock of finding out she was having twins to discovering the ultimate twin-mom superpower. We talk about the most common (and sometimes) annoying comments twin moms hear along with how twin motherhood can be wildly different from parenting a singleton. You’ll also hear practical advice for moms expecting twins or navigating the early days, plus some unforgettable twin mom stories—including secret twin languages, surprising twin connections, and the absolute best part of raising twins. Whether you’re a twin mom, expecting multiples, or just curious about life with two babies at once, this episode is packed with validation, laughs, and real-life wisdom. In this episode, we cover: What it’s like becoming a twin momThe ultimate twin mom superpowerCommon (and sometimes annoying) comments twin moms hearTwins vs. singletons: what’s really different?Advice for moms expecting twinsTwin telepathy, secret languages & funny storiesThe best part of raising twins🎧 Tune in for encouragement, humor, and honest conversations about raising twins while navigating motherhood and work.  And don't forget to subscribe to the Mama Work It newsletter so you never miss an update! www.mamaworkit.com

    43 min
  2. The Cost of Quiet: How Honest Conversations Create Deeper Love with Colette Fehr

    FEB 11

    The Cost of Quiet: How Honest Conversations Create Deeper Love with Colette Fehr

    What if the biggest threat to your relationship isn’t conflict—but silence? In this Valentine’s Day–themed episode of the Mama Work It Podcast, we’re joined by Colette Jane Fehr, licensed psychotherapist, nationally recognized relationship expert, and author of the newly released book The Cost of Quiet: How to Have the Hard Conversations That Create Secure, Lasting Love. Colette explains why so many women—especially working moms—stay quiet in their relationships, even when something feels off. From unmet needs and emotional labor to fear of conflict and people-pleasing, silence often feels safer than speaking up. But over time, that quiet can slowly erode intimacy, connection, and trust. This conversation explores how avoiding hard conversations impacts love, why honesty doesn’t have to mean conflict, and how women can begin reclaiming their voice in relationships—without blowing things up. If you’ve ever thought, “It’s easier not to say anything,” this episode is for you. What You’ll Learn in This Episode What “quiet” really looks like in modern relationships (it's probably not what you're thinking)Why women and moms are especially likely to silence their needsThe difference between constructive honesty and harmful conflictHow to have hard conversations that build emotional safetyWhere to start if you’ve been quiet for a long timeWhat secure, lasting love actually requiresWho This Episode Is For ✔️ Working moms navigating partnership and emotional labor  ✔️ Women feeling disconnected or unheard in their relationships  ✔️ Moms who avoid conflict to keep the peace  ✔️ Anyone wanting deeper, more secure love To connect with Colette or get a copy of her new book: https://www.colettejanefehr.com/  https://www.instagram.com/colettejanefehr/  https://www.tiktok.com/@colettejanefehr  https://substack.com/@colettejanefehr https://amzn.to/4raSUZE  🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform and subscribe to the Mama Work It Podcast for honest conversations about work, motherhood, and relationships.

    36 min
  3. Managing Your Hot Mess Hormones with Christine Fitzgerald

    FEB 4

    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
  4. 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

  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
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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
    212
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Mama Work It Podcast
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