Doing It All

Maya Carpenter + Sarah Borrero

Doing It All is a podcast about what it really takes to juggle careers, relationships, parenthood, and identity—all at once. Hosted by Sarah & Maya, two moms in the thick of it, we pull back the curtain on the myth of balance and speak honestly about what’s happening behind the scenes. Through candid conversations, we explore the constant tension between ambition and rest, showing up for others and staying true to ourselves.

  1. 3 days ago

    084 - Camp Mommy

    Sometimes you just need to catch up with your internet besties. This week, Maya and Sarah are keeping things light with a laid-back summer catch-up full of laughs, parenting chaos, and the kind of conversations that happen after a long day at the pool. From playing a hilarious round of Would You Rather to debating the best (and most questionable) ways to survive the hottest months of the year, this episode is packed with relatable moments. Maya shares her hard-earned tips to surviving the pool with more than one kid, while both hosts swap stories from life lately and the beautiful mess that is parenting during summer break. They also tackle an important reminder about water safety, because while summer is all about making memories, keeping our little ones safe always comes first. And because no Doing It All episode is complete without a little pop culture, Maya and Sarah reveal which current Love Island cast members their toddlers would be—and let's just say the comparison is almost too accurate. Whether you're driving to camp drop-off, packing the pool bag for the third time this week, or hiding in the pantry with a popsicle, this episode is your reminder that none of us have summer figured out—and that's half the fun. Grab your sunscreen, refill your emotional support water bottle, and come hang out with us. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to hit follow, subscribe, and leave us a comment or review! It helps us reach more listeners like you and continue growing this community. Follow us on Instagram ⁠too! @DoingItAll.Podcast

    1hr 3min
  2. 24 Jun

    083 - Motherhood, Microwellness & Mavie with Dr. Sara Bloom

    This week, Maya and Sarah sit down with Dr. Sara Bloom, physician, maternal health advocate, and founder of Mavie, a wellness platform created to support mothers long after the six-week postpartum checkup. After experiencing motherhood herself, Dr. Bloom began questioning why so many women are expected to power through chronic exhaustion, stress, and burnout—and why those experiences have become so normalized. What followed was a conversation that every mom who's ever said "I'm fine" while running on fumes needs to hear. Together, we discuss: The massive gap between postpartum care and long-term maternal wellnessWhy so many mothers feel depleted and why we're told that's just part of the jobThe pressure to "bounce back" and do it allWhat it actually means to prioritize your health when you barely have time to showerThe concept of "microwellness" and why small habits often matter more than big overhaulsHow to cut through the endless stream of wellness advice online and find information you can trustWe also get into the wellness trends Dr. Bloom is loving right now, the trend she wishes we'd collectively retire, and why self-care has become so much bigger than face masks and bubble baths. This is a conversation about motherhood, identity, health, burnout, and giving ourselves permission to need care, too. Whether you're deep in the postpartum years or simply trying to function on too little sleep and too many responsibilities, this episode is a reminder that feeling better doesn't have to start with doing more. Connect with Dr. Bloom and learn more about Mavie: @hello.mavie @dr.sarabloom Sign up for Mavie and use our code DOINGITALL for one free month! If this episode resonates, don’t forget to hit follow, subscribe, and leave us a comment or review! It helps us reach more listeners like you and continue growing this community. Follow us on Instagram ⁠too! @Doingitall.Podcast

    1hr 8min
  3. 10 Jun

    082 - Culture, Caregiving and the Chaos of Kids with Justin Tinsley

    This week, Maya and Sarah sit down with sports and culture reporter Justin Tinsley for one of our most honest conversations yet about life in the sandwich generation. While many know Justin for his thoughtful writing on the intersections of sports, race, music, and culture—or for his book It Was All a Dream: Biggie and the World That Made Him—today's conversation focuses on the work happening off the page. Justin shares what it's like to be a work-from-home dad of two young children while also helping care for his mother as she navigates Alzheimer's disease. Together, we discuss: The daily logistics and emotional realities of caregiving Parenting while processing grief in real time What people misunderstand about Alzheimer's and caregiving The invisible mental load of holding multiple generations together And because this is Doing It All, the conversation eventually takes a sharp turn into pop culture. We chat about the joy (and stress) of the Knicks making a Finals run, spiral into all things Summer House, discuss Justin's favorite Real Housewives season, unpack Ray J's latest venture, and share our thoughts on the endlessly fascinating Taylor Frankie Paul saga. This is a conversation about responsibility, family, identity, exhaustion, and finding joy in the middle of it all. Whether you're parenting young kids, caring for aging loved ones, or simply trying to keep all the plates spinning, this one is for you! If this episode resonates, don’t forget to hit follow, subscribe, and leave us a comment or review! It helps us reach more listeners like you and continue growing this community. Follow us on Instagram ⁠@DoingItAll.Podcast ⁠⁠ Get a little more of us on ⁠Substack ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠too!

    1hr 23min
  4. 3 Jun

    081 - Raising Kids without Borders with Elodie Ferchaud of Boundless Life

    What if the life you've built isn't the only life available to your family? This week on Doing It All, we're joined by Elodie Ferchaud, co-founder of Boundless Life, a company helping families live, work, and learn around the world through global communities designed specifically for parents and children. As parents, we're often reminded that we only get "18 summers" with our children before they leave the nest. It's a phrase that can feel equal parts inspiring and heartbreaking, a reminder that time is limited and that the years we're living right now matter. Elodie challenges us to think about how we want to spend those summers and whether there are different ways to design a life that prioritizes connection, adventure, and presence. We talk about Elodie's journey from entrepreneur to co-founder of a global movement, what it's really like to relocate internationally with children, and how travel can transform the way families learn, grow, and experience the world together. In this episode, we discuss: ✈️ How motherhood and her childhood inspired Elodie to rethink traditional family life 🌎 The story behind Boundless Life and building a global community for families 🏡 Balancing adventure, routine, and parenting while living internationally 📚 Place-based learning, global education, and what children gain from experiencing the world firsthand 🤝 How kids build friendships and community across countries and cultures ❤️ Lessons global living has taught Elodie about parenting, ambition, and being present Plus, we end with a fun round of Pack Your Bags, where Elodie shares her favorite family destinations, biggest travel parenting challenges, must-have travel essentials, and advice for families dreaming about life abroad. Whether you're ready to move overseas tomorrow or simply looking for inspiration to live more intentionally, this conversation will challenge the way you think about family, education, and what it means to truly do it all. If this episode resonates, don’t forget to hit follow, subscribe, and leave us a comment or review! It helps us reach more listeners like you and continue growing this community. Follow us on Instagram ⁠@DoingItAll.Podcast ⁠⁠ Get a little more of us on ⁠Substack ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠too!

    59 min
  5. 13 May

    079 - Businesses, a Baby and Barely Sleeping with Ana-Maria Jaramillo

    This week on Doing It All, we sit down with Ana-Maria Jaramillo—bilingual speech-language pathologist, founder of Voz Institute, and owner of beloved and viral taco spot La Tejana DC—for one of our realest conversations yet! We talk about everything from identity, entrepreneurship, building businesses… to fertility issues and challenges in relationships after having a baby. Ana-Maria opens up about her journey into motherhood, navigating her son’s early health challenges, surviving the exhaustion of a non-sleeping baby, and learning to release the pressure of perfection while managing multiple businesses and a family. We also get into: Allowing yourself to feel angry about your pregnancy, birth, or postpartum experience The emotional load mothers carry behind the scenes Hiring your weaknesses instead of trying to excel at everything Building support systems that actually support you What helps her to “do it all” in motherhood And of course… the art of the perfect breakfast taco! This episode is honest, layered, funny, validating, and deeply human—especially for anyone trying to hold onto themselves while caring for everyone else. If this episode resonates, don’t forget to hit follow, subscribe, and leave us a comment or review! It helps us reach more listeners like you and continue growing this community. Follow us on Instagram @DoingItAll.Podcast ⁠ Get a little more of us on Substack ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠too!

    1hr 31min
  6. 6 May

    078 - The Spectrum of Motherhood

    Motherhood is beautiful… and complicated… and sometimes a little unhinged. In this Mother’s Day episode, we hold space for the full spectrum of what it means to be a mom right now. We have an honest conversation about the realities of Black maternal health—and reflect on three recent cases in the news involving Black mothers that ended in tragedy. These stories are heavy, but necessary, and we approach them with care, empathy, and a desire to keep these conversations from being ignored. From there, we get personal—sharing our own motherhood experiences, how we’ve changed, and the versions of ourselves we’ve had to grieve along the way. And because this is Doing It All, we balance it with the moments that keep us laughing: our take on “freak numbers” (let’s just say… Sarah went from a 6 to maybe a 4, while Maya is a tentative 7 ) Maya sharing a very honest “did I really just say that to my child?” moment that had us both in tears the phrases we say at least 100 times a day to our toddlers and our current favorite “horror movies”… aka what we’ve discovered in the depths of our kids’ car seats (truly terrifying) We also leave you with a simple challenge this week: do something for yourself that you normally do for everyone else. The same care, effort, and intention—you deserve that too. And if you do, post it and tag us—we want to see it  We also read a listener letter that hit home for all of us—on grieving who you were before motherhood, and what it looks like to slowly find yourself again. Whether you’re holding a lot right now, missing your old self, or just trying to make it to bedtime—this episode is for you. Happy Mother's Day!  If this episode resonates, don’t forget to hit follow, subscribe, or leave a review! It helps us reach more listeners like you and continue growing this community. Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@DoingItAll.Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get a little more of us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠too!

    1hr 28min

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Doing It All is a podcast about what it really takes to juggle careers, relationships, parenthood, and identity—all at once. Hosted by Sarah & Maya, two moms in the thick of it, we pull back the curtain on the myth of balance and speak honestly about what’s happening behind the scenes. Through candid conversations, we explore the constant tension between ambition and rest, showing up for others and staying true to ourselves.

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