JUST 4 MOMS PODCAST

In the winter of 2024, I was asked to join a few local women to start a podcast. We recorded close to 25 episodes that first year, had a great time, but then were told abruptly that the podcast would not continue in the fall of 2024. I had signed on with the expectation of only being a host, not interested in managing any of the businessy/ behind the scenes stuff. That said, the three of us quickly found that we were not only driving the boat with things like marketing or brand design but we were also ‘just doing it ourselves’ in more and more circumstances. What was supposed to be just a hired position was turning into something that reflected us and just wasn’t being managed the way we wanted; when the original show was cancelled, it didn’t take much for us to take the chance on ourselves and start a new podcast all on our own. Just 4 Moms was born.

Just 4 Moms is Kallie Branciforte, Caitlin Houston and Megan Schinella. We are all Connecticut content creators and we are sharing weekly conversations with on YouTube and wherever you listen to your podcasts. Topics are certainly not mom-specific, but we are all moms so that always ends up factoring in to what we discuss. We sit down each week to talk about everything from parenting mishaps, to business challenges to aging and more. We certainly don’t have all the answers, but we love that moment of connection that happens when women sit down across from each other and share experiences.

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Holiday Magic or Holiday Burnout: How Can We Adjust Our Mindset? – Just 4 Moms

The holidays are supposed to feel magical… but for moms, they can feel overwhelming. This week on Just 4 Moms, Megan, Caitlin, and Charlotte share honest stories about holiday burnout, the pressure to get everything “just right,” and what it takes to shift into a healthier, calmer mindset.We open with a Chat about Christmas shopping for ourselves, what we put on our wishlists, and why moms so often end up just buying the things they need on their own.Mom Fails are very on-brand this week— • Caitlin gets caught again throwing away Arbor’s school papers • Charlotte’s kids still can’t use silverware properly (and where does all the silverware go?!) • Megan has been driving around with donations in her trunk far too longThen we move into this week’s topic: ✨ The pressure moms feel to create “holiday magic” ✨ Letting go of perfection so you can actually enjoy the season ✨ Recognizing your limits (you cannot do it all!) ✨ The self-care + boundary setting that makes a real difference ✨ Giving your kids a “good day” instead of chasing the perfect holiday ✨ Rewriting the narrative around what mattersFinally, we close with Pits & Peaks: • Megan’s Pit: Dragging Nico to a Christmas event when he wasn’t having it • Caitlin’s Peak: Watching a squirrel happily munch the rotting pumpkin on her deck • Charlotte’s Peak: The pure joy of having a lawn crew clean up her leaves (a true mom luxury!)This episode brings comfort, clarity, and a little comic relief as we navigate the season together.

1. Holiday Magic or Holiday Burnout: How Can We Adjust Our Mindset? 45:25
2. Balancing Gifts with Teaching Gratitude 57:18
3. Grateful for the Chaos: What We're Actually Thankful For This Year 49:05
4. An Ode to Thanksgiving: Traditions, Fails, and Why We're Not Skipping This Holiday 45:44
5. Rediscovering Your Style After Motherhood 52:45

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