Vermont Mom

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2uD57BIKUCYhERcMzFwGK3 Tell Me More, a deep dive on Britney Spears' memoir, ⁠"The Woman in Me."⁠ Read: Parenting Dos and Don’ts From the Britney Spears Memoir, The...

When I brought home my newborn son, I thought he was as perfect and as healthy as he appeared. Unfortunately, this wasn’t exactly true....

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6gcXNYfszSOzOsmzpiEjC2 In this episode, we chat about the new Britney Spears memoir, the Taylor Swift Eras Tour Movie, and then we move on to letting...

I hate Halloween. There, I said it. I'm finally sharing my unpopular opinion about what I think is the worst holiday ever. Besides the...

I read the Britney Spears memoir, The Woman in Me, less than 24 hours after its release. And of course, when I say “read” I...

On today’s episode of “Chocolate Completes Me," I will share three more delicious and healthy chocolate desserts that your whole family will love.  Before I...

I am a born and raised Vermonter.  I was born in Burlington, grew up in Colchester, went to school in South Burlington, graduated from UVM,...

https://open.spotify.com/episode/7FxABgUrGaB7eITZ2aIlcZ In this episode, we're chatting laundry, again. Then we move on to Halloween costumes and scary movies! All the things... 1.19 Whose Husband is That?!? Spirit Halloween 2.10...

When I started to lift weights eight years ago, at age 48, I wasn’t thinking about getting strong, or becoming a competitive athlete, or...

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5ZOm57hbkUOYhaVTFwPHLh Read this: ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Shining⁠ by Stephen King Watch this: The Shining, movie available on Prime Video Why We Made This Selection and Background Knowledge Julie: General Stephen King knowledge. My...

I did it. Something I said I’d never do… a 5-day fast/cleanse, whatever you want to call it. Specifically, the ProLon 5-day Fasting Diet. I’m not a...

In our latest episode of Whose Kid Is That?!? Val and Julie are joined by Alyssa Blask Campbell M.Ed., emotional development expert, and co-author...

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4RCzqPjxq8PE8p2lIxci88 This episode is a chaotic ride. The moms start by discussing school communications and homework in the younger elementary grades. They discuss making mom...

I am an engineer with spacecraft in orbit and on Mars, and am a parent to two wonderful kids.  I have designed some really crazy stuff as an engineer, and still spend a lot of time doing activities with my kids.  So, why then do I feel like a failure at work and at home?  Shouldn’t I be proud of all that I’ve done? I have Impostor Syndrome, a feeling of persistent incompetence and fear of being found out as a fraud.  It makes you feel like you don’t deserve your role, in spite of being highly qualified and prepared for what you do.  All of this is a cognitive misperception, but feels very real.  I experience Impostor Syndrome as both a parent and as an engineer.