One minute you’re packing a tiny backpack for the first day of preschool. The next minute you’re hearing the words “oncology floor” and trying to understand how your child can look perfectly fine while something life-threatening is happening inside their body. That’s the reality our friend Katie Holifield lived when her son Hunter was diagnosed at age three with a Wilms tumor, a form of pediatric kidney cancer that showed up without warning.

We walk through the day everything changed, the pediatrician visit that uncovered a mass, and the rapid-fire hospital decisions that followed. Katie shares what it’s like to face surgery, staging uncertainty, and a long treatment plan that included 28 weeks of chemotherapy and seven days of radiation. We also talk about the parts people don’t always see: the “fever means go now” rule, keeping a bag by the door, the way trauma lingers even after remission, and how scan season can bring anxiety roaring back.

What makes Katie’s story land so deeply is what she built from it. Hunter’s Heroes brings practical support and real joy into hospital rooms and family centers through need-based donations and kid-led fundraisers like a Fourth of July lemonade stand. If you’re navigating childhood cancer, parenting through crisis, or simply trying to live with more purpose and empathy, this conversation offers both honesty and hope. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway.

The content of this podcast is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. We are not licensed therapists, doctors, or medical professionals, and we do not provide medical or mental health advice. Any opinions expressed are based on personal experience. Listeners should consult with a qualified healthcare provider or licensed professional for advice regarding their individual needs, diagnoses, or treatment.

Motherhood has a way of turning made-up rules into daily proof that we’re “doing it wrong.” We’re Nicole and Shannon, and we’re calling out the myths that trigger mom guilt, perfectionism, and that heavy feeling you carry to bed at night. If you’ve ever looked at your dinner, your messy house, your short patience, or your morning chaos and thought, why can’t I get this right, you’re our person.

We talk through the big lies we’re handed: that good moms always have it together, that loving your kids should feel fulfilling 24/7, and that other moms are doing it better. We get honest about how social media comparison warps your perception, why “kid-approved menus” can make you question perfectly normal choices, and what’s really happening when you’re trying your best and still feel like you’re failing. We also unpack how survival mode and your own childhood can shape your nervous system, your energy, and the way you experience parenting stress.

Then we get practical about the myth that asking for help means you’re failing. We name the mental load, the real barriers (including kids who won’t go with anyone else), and why support has to be realistic to be useful. Our takeaways are simple and repeatable: catch the myth when shame shows up, replace perfection with presence, and laugh at the lies so they stop controlling you.

If this conversation makes you feel seen, subscribe to Momcom, share it with a mom friend who needs the reminder, and leave a review so more parents can find our little village. Which myth do you want to unlearn first?

The content of this podcast is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. We are not licensed therapists, doctors, or medical professionals, and we do not provide medical or mental health advice. Any opinions expressed are based on personal experience. Listeners should consult with a qualified healthcare provider or licensed professional for advice regarding their individual needs, diagnoses, or treatment.

What if the right outfit could help you hear your own voice again? We sit down with Renee Smith, founder of Subtle and Sass, whose journey from childhood pageants to two inclusive boutiques reveals how style can be a catalyst for self-worth, community, and real change. Renee opens up about the years she buried her creative dream, the loneliness of early motherhood, and the moment a simple dress helped her remember who she was. That spark led to styling sessions that felt like soul work, a leap away from an unsafe marriage, and a series of pivots that turned a pandemic setback into a purpose-driven business.

You’ll hear how Renee navigated fear with gratitude, built a size-inclusive shopping experience where friends of every body can try on together, and chose brick-and-mortar intimacy over easy scale because she craved face-to-face transformation. She shares the “mirror moment” that marked the start of true self-love, the breathwork and nature rituals that quiet anxiety, and the power of visualization to turn ideas into action. We also dive into SWELL—short for soul wellness—Renee’s circles for meditation and journaling that help women process hard topics like fear, boundaries, and reinvention.

This conversation is a guide for anyone who feels stuck or stretched thin. Expect practical takeaways: why saying no is a vital self-care habit, how to separate thoughts from judgment in the mirror, and ways to model courage and entrepreneurship for your kids. From style boxes and closet edits to clothing rentals and community events, Renee shows how a boutique can be an entry point to healing, connection, and the kind of confidence that makes you magnetic.

If this story gave you a nudge, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs the reminder that starting over is a beginning. Your voice matters—and it’s time to turn it up.

The content of this podcast is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. We are not licensed therapists, doctors, or medical professionals, and we do not provide medical or mental health advice. Any opinions expressed are based on personal experience. Listeners should consult with a qualified healthcare provider or licensed professional for advice regarding their individual needs, diagnoses, or treatment.