The Juggle is Real

Some of the most important conversations we need to have with the people we love are often the easiest to put off.

In this replay episode of The Juggle is Real, Andryanna revisits a conversation with Debbie Stanley, trust and estate practitioner, certified executor advisor and founder of ETP Canada, about estate planning, executorship and the responsibilities that come with preparing for life's inevitable changes.

As families navigate busy schedules, careers, raising children and caring for aging parents, conversations about wills, final wishes and choosing an executor can easily fall to the bottom of the...

With Thanksgiving around the corner, gratitude is everywhere and so is #Blessed. But when life feels overwhelming and the world feels especially heavy, being told to just be grateful can feel a little out of touch.

In this solo episode, Andryanna explores a more realistic, less performative approach to gratitude. One that doesn't require toxic positivity, finding a silver lining in everything, or pretending the hard stuff isn't hard.

Inspired by a recent moment that stopped her in her tracks, Andryanna shares why she's rethinking what it means to be grateful, along with fascinating research...

Do you ever feel like you’re constantly rushing?

In this replay episode of The Juggle is Real, Andryanna takes a closer look at hurry sickness, the behavioural pattern of constantly feeling rushed, behind and like there’s never quite enough time. From racing through everyday tasks to multitasking everything and feeling guilty when we’re not being productive, that sense of urgency can become so normal that we barely notice we’re doing it.

This episode explores why we get caught in the cycle of rushing, including perfectionism, FOMO, comparison and the connection we can make...

What does your lymphatic system actually do, and why is everyone suddenly talking about lymphatic drainage?

In this episode of The Juggle is Real, Andryanna sits down with John Ossipinsky, also known as “The LymphMan,” to explore a part of the body many of us have heard of but don’t fully understand. With more than 30 years of experience working with lymphatic dysfunction, John shares how his own health journey led him to this work and why he believes the lymphatic system deserves more attention.

They explore the lymphatic system’s role in the body, the disc...

What if being successful didn't have to mean constantly pushing harder, doing more or putting yourself last?

In this replay episode, Andryanna explores the relationship between ambition, happiness and well-being, and why stepping away from hustle culture doesn't mean giving up on your goals.

After receiving a thoughtful message from a listener questioning the idea of work-life balance and the importance of hard work, Andryanna opens up a conversation about what success can look like when it isn't built on exhaustion. Drawing on her own experience with burnout and concepts from Michael Neill's Effortless Success...

The first days and weeks of school can be a big adjustment, especially when kids are younger and still learning how to navigate new routines, expectations, independence and time away from home.

In this replay episode, Andryanna shares practical ways to bring a little more ease to the transition into a new school year. These are the strategies from the early school years, when getting out the door, separating at drop-off, navigating new routines and building independence can all feel like a pretty big deal, for kids and parents alike.

Whether the first day went...

After many first days, forgotten water bottles, uneaten lunches, chaotic mornings and three very different kids, Andryanna is heading into this school year with a different goal: preparing less for the perfect first week and more for a sustainable school year.

In this episode, she shares five back-to-school lessons she’s learned along the way, including what recent conversations with parenting and education experts have changed about her approach. She also weighs in on the viral Oreo-gate debate and shares the hilarious story of her own kindergarten lunch wake-up call.

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Getting kids ready for school is about so much more than supplies, routines and academics. It's also about helping them feel confident, supported and understood, especially when they experience learning or the classroom differently.

In this episode, Andryanna is joined by Suzanne Decary, Senior Vice President of Programs at CNIB, to explore how parents can look beyond grades or behaviour and get curious about what a child may actually need to thrive.

From sometimes-overlooked vision challenges to individualized learning supports, inclusion, belonging and self-advocacy, this conversation offers practical ways to help kids feel supported...

Back-to-school can bring a lot of pressure for families, especially when you're parenting a child with ADHD. How do you create routines that actually work, support your child without doing everything for them, and build independence without adding more battles to family life?

In this episode, Andryanna is joined by child psychologist, Dr. Mallory Yee and speech language pathologist, Katie Severson from The Childhood Collective for a practical, compassionate conversation about navigating the back-to-school transition with ADHD.

Drawing from their professional expertise and their own experiences raising children with ADHD, Mallory and Katie share strategies...

Approaching mid-August can feel like you're living in two seasons at once. One foot is still in summer, soaking up sunsets, swims, campfires and slower days. The other is already thinking about backpacks, routines, school supplies and everything September brings.

In this episode, Andryanna explores why this time of year can feel emotionally complicated and shares the psychology behind anticipatory thinking, psychological flexibility, savouring and memory markers. If you've been feeling torn between wanting to be present and wanting to be prepared, this episode offers practical ways to hold space for both.

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Have you ever found yourself reacting in a way you promised yourself you wouldn't?

You know what you want to say. You know how you want to parent. But in the moment, your emotions take over and afterward you're left wondering, "Why is this so hard?"

In this archive episode, Andryanna sits down with Registered Psychotherapist Kathryn Anne Flynn for a conversation about parenting, emotional regulation and the nervous system.

Drawing from attachment theory, trauma-informed therapy, body-based practices and years of experience working with children, adults and families, Kathryn explains why our reactions o...

Somewhere around the halfway point of summer, many of us start doing the same thing: mentally moving on before the season is actually over.

We start focusing on everything we haven't done yet, wondering where the time went, and already thinking about back-to-school routines and what's next.

But what if the rest of your summer doesn't need more plans... just a different perspective?

In this solo episode, Andryanna explores why summer seems to fly by as we get older, the psychology behind the moments we actually remember, and how to stop measuring the...

Why do so many women struggle to prioritize joy, even when they know they need it?

In this conversation, clinical psychologist Dr. Kristine Laderoute returns to the podcast to discuss why so many women feel disconnected from themselves and guilty for wanting to have more fun in midlife.

She and Andryanna unpack the psychology behind fun, the surprising health benefits of playfulness and social connection, and why adding just 15 minutes of enjoyment to your day can have a meaningful impact on your mental and physical well-being.

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• Why so ma...

Summer is supposed to feel slower, lighter, and more relaxing, but for many families, the transition can feel surprisingly overwhelming. Between changing routines, sibling bickering, mental load and the pressure to make every day memorable, it's easy to feel like you're already falling behind.

In this solo episode, Andryanna explores the psychology of transitioning into summer, why expectations can sometimes steal our joy, and how to create a season that feels more connected, intentional and enjoyable without trying to make it perfect.

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• Why the first weeks of summer can feel ha...

Summer often comes with a different kind of mental load. Between changing schedules, sports, road trips, entertaining, vacations, and keeping everyone fed, many families find themselves spending more time, money, and energy on food than they expected.

In this episode, Andryanna sits down with returning guest Charmaine Broughton, cookbook author, cooking instructor, and host of In Char's Kitchen, to discuss practical ways to simplify summer meals without sacrificing nutrition, flavour, or enjoyment.

From easy entertaining and road trip foods to reducing food waste and lowering food-related decision fatigue, this conversation offers realistic strategies for making...

If you're feeling stretched thin by the pace of June, you're not alone.

Between school events, sports, field trips, work deadlines, summer planning, and all of the invisible mental load that comes with this season, many of us are simply trying to make it to the finish line.

This week, I'm revisiting a timely episode from the archives because after listening back myself, I realized these reminders were exactly what I needed right now.

In this replay, I walk through a simple exercise to help you pause, reset, and finish June with more...

Summer is almost here, and for many of us, the garage is overflowing, the closets are packed, the kids' artwork is piling up and the mental load of managing it all feels heavier than ever.

In this episode, Andryanna explores the concept of Swedish Death Cleaning and why this decluttering philosophy is about so much more than getting rid of stuff before you die. It's about reducing stress, decision fatigue, guilt and the invisible burden of managing things that no longer serve your life.

From sentimental clutter and kids' keepsakes to Facebook Marketplace piles and "...

June is one of the most mentally exhausting months of the year for families.

Between school events, sports, concerts, graduations, field trips, summer planning, and the endless stream of emails, forms, reminders and everyday decisions, many parents are carrying far more than they realize.

In this solo episode, Andryanna explores the hidden mental load of June, the research behind decision fatigue and cognitive overload, and why so many parents feel stretched thin, impatient, forgetful and overwhelmed this time of year.

She also shares practical ways to lower the pressure, protect your family’s en...

In this episode, Andryanna sits down with Shannon Kalinka from Keep It Playful Parenting for a deeply validating and practical conversation about ADHD in children, nervous system regulation, emotional overload, meltdowns, transitions, and what parents are often misunderstanding about ADHD behaviour.

Shannon shares both her professional expertise in child development and her lived experience as a parent diagnosed with ADHD later in life after raising two daughters with ADHD. Together, they unpack the daily friction points so many families experience and explain what is actually happening beneath behaviours that are often labeled as defiance, laziness, overreacting, or “not...

For the 200th episode of The Juggle is Real, Andryanna reflects on the biggest themes, patterns, and truths that have emerged after years of conversations about modern womanhood, stress, relationships, wellness, emotional overload, self-trust, and what genuinely helps women feel better in real life.

This episode explores why so many women feel emotionally overwhelmed right now, how wellness became another form of pressure, why connection matters more than ever, and the small but powerful things that consistently help women feel calmer, lighter, more supported, and more like themselves again.

A thoughtful, honest, and hopeful conversation...

In this solo episode, Andryanna reflects on a recent time away with friends and why it felt more restorative than many current wellness trends and routines.

From female friendship and dancing to nervous system regulation and the growing pressure to constantly optimize ourselves, this conversation explores what women may actually be craving right now: more connection, more joy, and more moments that make them feel fully alive inside their lives again.

Drawing on research around social connection, longevity, emotional well-being, and movement, this episode is a reminder that wellness...

In this episode, Andryanna welcomes back naturopathic doctor Danielle Watson, to cut through the noise in today’s health and wellness space.

From cortisol and hormone testing to collagen, creatine, GLP-1s, and trending wellness habits, this conversation explores what actually has strong evidence behind it, what’s neutral, and what might be more hype than help.

Dr. Danielle helps to unpack the growing confusion around women’s health online and bring the focus back to the foundations that consistently support well-being for women in their 30s and 40s.

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In this episode, Andryanna unpacks the viral “three-hour mom” debate and why it's striking such a nerve for so many women.

What started as one comment from Emma Grede about the time she spends with her kids on weekends quickly turned into a much bigger conversation about motherhood, ambition, privilege, and the invisible expectations placed on women.

Andryanna explores what this debate reveals about how modern women are navigating identity, career, and family life all at once.

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If you’ve been feeling more tired than usual, a little foggy, or just not quite like yourself, this episode is your reminder to stop brushing it off.

In this solo episode, Andryanna shares a grounded approach to women’s health this spring, focusing on the small, often ignored signals your body is already giving you.

After recent conversations with her family doctor and naturopath, Andryanna reflects on the importance of being proactive instead of reactive, and why prevention isn’t about doing more, but about paying attention sooner.

This episode walks through four f...

If your relationship feels off but nothing is “wrong,” you’re not alone. In this episode, Andryanna sits down with relationship coach Monica Tanner to explore why couples feel disconnected, how roommate syndrome shows up in modern relationships, and what it actually takes to reconnect in a realistic way.

It’s that subtle shift where a relationship looks “fine” on the surface; but connection feels distant, conversations feel functional, and both partners can end up feeling unseen in different ways.

Drawing from her work in Relational Life Therapy and Sex Therapy, Monica shares a grounded, real-life pe...

If you’ve been feeling the pressure to “get back on track” this spring, this episode offers a simpler way in.
Not more intensity… just a smarter approach.

Spring often brings pressure to move more, do more, and feel better in your body - but what if the answer isn’t doing more, but doing something differently?

In this solo episode of The Juggle is Real, Andryanna explores Japanese walking, a simple, research-backed method of interval walking that alternates between faster and slower paces to improve cardiovascular fitness, strength, and overall energy.

She breaks...

If you find yourself overthinking, second-guessing your decisions, or constantly questioning what you feel… this episode offers a powerful reframe.

Because what if those patterns aren’t a lack of confidence,
but something that taught you not to trust yourself in the first place?

In this episode, Andryanna sits down with board-certified hypnotherapist, NLP and subconscious coach Alanna Banks to explore how anxiety, conditioning, and survival patterns shape self-doubt, and why so many high-functioning women feel disconnected from their own inner voice.

Rather than focusing on surface-level mindset shifts, this conversation goes deeper...

Feeling stretched thin this season? This episode breaks down how to reset your life in a way that actually creates space, by clearing mental load, simplifying your commitments, and letting go of what’s quietly draining you. 

Spring is often framed as the perfect time for a reset—but what if the kind of reset you’ve been trying is actually adding more pressure instead of easing it?

In this episode, Andryanna shares a grounded, realistic approach to a spring reset that actually lightens your life - not one that piles on more expectations.

If yo...

In this episode, Andryanna sits down with Dr. Kim Van Dusen, licensed marriage and family therapist, registered play therapist, professor, and author of the upcoming book Parenting Through Play: Creative Strategies for Building Better Behavior, Deeper Connection, and Positive Communication.

For parents who feel stuck in cycles of correcting, negotiating, and repeating themselves, Dr. Kim explains why play is one of the most powerful tools for improving behaviour, strengthening connection, and regulating a child’s nervous system.

Together, they explore how playful interactions can reduce conflict, reinforce boundaries, and help parents move from...

After last week’s International Women’s Day panel episode on Building What Didn’t Exist, Andryanna reflects on how that theme has played out in her own life.

In this personal solo episode, she shares the story behind her career shift—from a traditional 40-hour office job and burnout, to becoming a professor, starting The Juggle Is Real Podcast, and eventually building a six-figure business rooted in helping women navigate work, family, and modern life.

This conversation explores what it actually looks like to build something new without a perfect plan, and how small pivots...

In this special International Women’s Day 2026 panel episode, Andryanna brings together five women who are building businesses, reshaping industries, and creating the systems they once wished existed.

Across sectors—from trades and healthcare to hospitality, real estate, and digital marketing—these leaders are not just participating in existing systems. They are redesigning them.

Together, the panel shares honest insight into what it really takes to create impact as women navigating leadership, entrepreneurship, family life, and evolving professional landscapes.

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• What it takes to build something that didn’t p...

In this episode, Andryanna is joined by clinical psychologist and couples therapist Dr. Tracy Dalgleish to unpack one of the most common (and emotionally charged) stressors in marriage: mother-in-law dynamics.

Drawing from her latest book You, Your Husband, and His Mother, Dr. Tracy explains how family systems, emotional triangles, and unclear boundaries can quietly strain even strong relationships. Together, they explore how to step out of toxic patterns, protect your marriage, and build healthier connections without escalating conflict.

If you’ve ever felt caught between being the “villain” or the “victim” in your in-law relationships (or even if...

Mid-February often brings a subtle heaviness — not necessarily burnout or crisis, but accumulation.

In this episode, Andryanna explores the difference between energy and capacity, why resentment is often a signal of exceeded mental load, and how to stop coping and start raising your baseline.

Rather than chasing motivation or adding more goals, this conversation focuses on internal standards, boundaries, emotional regulation, and practical ways to increase resilience especially as we continue to navigate late winter.

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• Why seasonal patterns often peak mid-February

• Cognitive load theory and emotional satura...

In this insightful and practical conversation, Andryanna sits down with behaviourist and sensory specialist Dr. Bethany Bilodeau (Dr. B) to explore what’s really happening underneath children/teen behaviour — and how parents can respond with clarity, confidence, and connection.

Together, they unpack the powerful idea that behaviour is communication, especially when kids feel overwhelmed, unsafe, overstimulated, or dysregulated. Instead of focusing solely on discipline, this episode explores how understanding environmental factors and the nervous system can transform the way parents approach emotional outbursts, defiance, school challenges, and everyday family dynamics.

Dr. B shares realistic strategies that...

In a world where “self-love” has become a cliché, this episode offers a fresh and realistic take: self-trust is the new self-love.

Andryanna explores how self-trust is built through small, repeatable actions—not perfection—and how the rising wellness concept of body literacy can help women recognize their nervous system signals before burnout hits.

This episode is packed with practical tools for busy moms and women who want to feel steadier, more grounded, and more confident in the way they care for themselves—without adding more pressure or “fixing” energy.

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Why self-t...

In this Gentle January series finale, Andryanna shares a refreshing, research-backed approach to motivation that doesn’t rely on hustle or perfection. Instead of forcing clarity before taking action, she introduces a practical method to help you orient yourself, build real momentum, and move forward with intention.

This episode is designed to leave you feeling grounded, capable, and ready to take small steps that actually create progress:

The difference between achieving vs. orienting (and why orienting comes first)

Why clarity often comes after action (not before)

A simple 3-step framework for fo...

January often arrives with pressure to reset, get motivated, and “start fresh.” But for many women — especially mothers — the start of the year can feel foggy, heavy, and mentally overwhelming rather than inspiring.

In this solo episode, Andryanna introduces the concept of maintenance mode — a supportive, realistic way to approach January that focuses on stability rather than growth — and explores how mental clutter and unfinished tasks quietly drain energy and increase stress.

Drawing on research, Andryanna explains why January is a natural time for maintenance, why so many women feel behind despite carrying enormous mental load, and ho...

January often brings a wave of pressure around food — detoxes, restriction, and the idea that we need to “start over” after the holidays. But for busy families, especially in the middle of winter, that approach can feel exhausting, unrealistic, and disconnected from real life.

In this episode, Andryanna is joined by Charmaine Broughton — cooking instructor, cookbook author of Delicious & Doable, and host of In Char’s Kitchen — for a refreshing conversation about feeding your family well in January without diets, detoxes, or perfection.

Together, they explore how to approach food in a way that feels nourishing...

January often arrives with pressure to reset, push harder, and reinvent ourselves... even when our bodies are still tired from the holidays and the season itself asks for rest.

In this first episode of 2026, Andryanna invites you to take a gentler approach to the new year. She explores why January can feel misaligned for so many — especially women and moms — and how winter biology, nervous system regulation, and seasonal rhythms support a slower, more intentional start.

Grounded in research on circadian rhythms, stress response, habit formation, and women’s health, this episode offers permission to ease i...

In this special pre-holiday episode, Andryanna curates timely insights from trusted 2025 expert guests, sharing perspective and practical guidance on stress, nervous system regulation, anxiety, screen time, and staying connected during the holidays. The episode is designed to feel supportive, steady, and reassuring — a reminder of what truly matters as the season unfolds.

Featured expert voices include:

Kathryn Flynn, Registered Psychotherapist

Dr. Kristine Laderoute, Clinical Psychologist

Cat & Nat, authors and creators of The Screen Sense Guide

Dr. Mary Marano, relationship and family expert

Together, their insights help parents ap...