Episodes

Dec. 19, 2024

How to Juggle Everything This Holiday Season Without Getting Knocked Out

In this episode, Leanna shares powerful strategies for working moms to manage holiday stress and overwhelm. Through the replay of her webinar, "How to Juggle Everything This Holiday Season Without Getting Knocked Out," Leann…
Dec. 12, 2024

Vacuums Can't Toast Bread: Embracing Your Unique Talents & Authentic Purpose - with Katie Farinas

In this inspiring episode, Leanna Laskey McGrath sits down with Katie Farinas, a soulful guide and creator of Mom on the Verge , to explore the transformative power of authenticity and embracing your unique perspective. Toge…
Guest: Katie Farinas
Dec. 5, 2024

Reducing Stress and Anxiety for a More Joyful Holiday Season - with Lindsey Carnick

Leanna is joined by licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist Lindsey Carnick to explore practical strategies for managing stress, navigating change, and embracing presence during the holiday season. In this dynami…
Nov. 28, 2024

The Magic of Love and Gratitude: Showing Up Intentionally This Thanksgiving

In this special Thanksgiving episode, Leanna invites listeners to embrace gratitude and intentionality amidst the holiday hustle. She shares powerful strategies for managing stress, reframing expectations, and focusing on th…
Nov. 21, 2024

Resilience in Action: Raising Awareness to Save Lives After Surviving the Unthinkable

*CONTENT WARNING: Domestic Violence* Leanna is joined by Caitlin Roberts, a higher education professional and a survivor of domestic violence, who has made it her mission to raise awareness to hopefully prevent others from e…
Nov. 14, 2024

Setting Moms Up for Success: Maternity Leave Insights for Leaders & Teams - with Jennifer Atzenhoffer

In this episode, Leanna speaks with Jennifer Atzenhoffer about her experiences navigating three very different maternity leaves. Jen reflects on the challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned with each leave, from postpartum …
Nov. 8, 2024

Navigating Election Week Anxiety & Team Morale: 7 Strategies for Leaders

In today’s episode, Leanna addresses the heightened stress and anxiety following the U.S. election. She shares seven practical strategies for supporting ourselves, our families, and our teams, while navigating political diff…
Oct. 31, 2024

Gen Z in the Workplace: Who They Are, How to Lead Them, and What They Can Teach Us - with Meghan Grace

Leanna sits down with Gen Z expert, podcaster, and author, Meghan Grace, to explore the mindset, values, and expectations Gen Z brings to today’s workplace. They delve into why Gen Z’s approach can sometimes be mistaken for …
Guest: Meghan Grace
Oct. 24, 2024

The Real Secret to Feeling in Control of Your Life

Leanna explores the common misperception that changing external circumstances alone creates lasting happiness and fulfillment. She emphasizes the necessity of addressing internal thoughts to create lasting change. Many peopl…
Oct. 17, 2024

Deprogramming Diet Culture & Reclaiming Our Intuition - with Dr. Supatra Tovar

In this enlightening episode, Leanna is joined by Dr. Supatra Tovar, a practicing psychologist and registered dietitian dedicated to dismantling diet culture and fostering healthier relationships with food and body image. Dr…
Oct. 10, 2024

Difficult Conversations

Leanna dives into a topic many leaders face: having difficult conversations. Leanna shares insights on preparing for challenging discussions at work and at home, drawing from coaching experiences and the book Crucial Convers…
Oct. 3, 2024

Learning to Balance Self Care with Building a Mission-Driven Nonprofit: Reflections on Year One of Let the Light In - with Kami Wernimont

Content warning: miscarriage and pregnancy loss October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month, and Kami Wernimont, Founder and President of Let the Light In (LTLI ), returns to share the latest updates on her…
Sept. 19, 2024

Master Your Productivity to Reclaim Your Time - with Leslie Shreve

Leanna is joined by Leslie Shreve, founder and CEO of Productive Day, and creator of Taskology® The Science of Getting Things Done. As a master of time management, Leslie shares the power of one; the importance of combining …
Guest: Leslie Shreve
Sept. 12, 2024

Creating Your Own Definition of Success

As enrollment for The Executive Mom Reset is currently open, we’re replaying one of Leanna’s coaching episodes to give you an understanding of what a coaching session sounds like. Have you ever stepped back to figure out you…
Sept. 5, 2024

Introducing the Executive Mom Reset!

Leanna unveils her new coaching program, The Executive Mom Reset, and shares what’s inside! This six-month coaching program is a one-on-one format that consists of weekly 1:1 coaching sessions and asynchronous support betwee…
Aug. 29, 2024

Mom Guilt

Delve into the pervasive issue of "mom guilt" with Leanna. She explores the root causes of this guilt, especially for high-achieving moms who often struggle to meet the same high standards at home as they do at work. She off…
Aug. 22, 2024

GREATEST HITS - Overwhelm

Welcome to the Greatest Hits Summer Series! We’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes from the first year of the podcast and sharing Leanna’s take on them from her current vantage point. In this episode, Leanna discusse…
Aug. 16, 2024

Olympic Level Mental Health: 7 Things We Can Learn From Simone Biles

Leanna reflects on the 2024 Olympics, sharing her admiration for the athletes' dedication and resilience. She highlights key lessons from Simone Biles and other athletes, emphasizing the importance of mental health, prioriti…
Aug. 8, 2024

The High Achiever's Guide to Pursuing a PhD While Balancing Career and Parenthood - with Lisa Tran

Higher education leader Dr. Lisa Tran joins Leanna to share her journey of pursuing a PhD while working full time, parenting three young children, and being engaged in her local community. Lisa shares her success strategies …
Guest: Lisa Tran
Aug. 1, 2024

GREATEST HITS - Back to School BONUS: Supporting Our Kids Through the Preschool Transition

Welcome to the Greatest Hits Summer Series! We’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes from the first year of the podcast. In this special back to school bonus episode, Leanna and her young daughter talk about the challe…
July 25, 2024

How Two High Achieving Executive Moms Learned to Slow Down and Let Go - with Julie Kelleher

Leanna is joined for an insightful conversation by Julie Kelleher, an education technology executive and fellow achievement-oriented Enneagram 3, whose journey from leadership to motherhood is similar to Leanna’s own path. T…
July 18, 2024

GREATEST HITS - How Our Thoughts Impact Our Results

Welcome to the Greatest Hits Summer Series! We’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes from the first year of the podcast and sharing Leanna’s take on them from her current vantage point. In today’s episode, Leanna dives…
July 11, 2024

The Power of Emotional Healing & Authenticity in Leadership - with Jessica Trammell

Join Leanna and guest Jessica Trammell as they dive deep into the intersection of personal healing and professional leadership. Jess shares her journey of processing powerful emotions to enhance her leadership skills and exp…
July 4, 2024

GREATEST HITS - Conscious Decision Making

Welcome to the Greatest Hits Summer Series! We’re revisiting some of our favorite episodes from the first year of the podcast and sharing Leanna’s take on them from her current vantage point. In this episode, Leanna discusse…