Ash McDonald had all the markers of “making it”: a booked-out business, thriving clients, and a beautiful new home. But when burnout hit again, she knew something had to (really) change.

This episode is for the mom who's wondering if slowing down means giving up. Ash shares what happened when she let go of hustle culture, stepped back from her business, and leaned into homeschooling and worldschooling her three kids. She talks about healing on a cellular level, working just 10 hours a week, and the emotional work of letting herself be rather than prove.

We also talk about what she’s intentionally building now, for her clients and her own family. If you’ve ever felt like burnout is something you hit over and over again, you'll thoroughly enjoy hearing Ash's wisdom on the topic.

• Ash’s Website: Here

• Ash on Instagram: @ashmcdonald

• Ash’s Podcast – Shamelessly Ambitious: Listen here

• The Burnout Breakthrough (Ash’s free 5-day audio/email series): Get it here

• Fit with Coco: Here (Ash’s go-to workout program)

• Corrie’s Website: corriemyers.com

• Corrie on Instagram: @corriemyers

• Music by: @johnbrazell

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This week, Corrie is joined by Krista Demcher—sales coach, speaker, and mom of three—for a deeply honest (and sometimes tearful) conversation about what it really looks like to juggle parenting and purpose.

Krista opens up about sending her oldest off to college and the bittersweet emotions of “lasts.” She shares how she intentionally built strong relationships with her teens, even through rocky middle school years, and how learning to repair quickly—and let go of a clean bedroom—keeps her connected to her kids.

They also talk about running a business with your spouse, redefining sales as storytelling and service, and the truth behind “revenge bedtime procrastination.” (Yes, that’s a thing—and yes, she’s guilty of it too.)

Whether you're navigating toddler chaos or bracing for high school drop-offs, this episode is the encouragement you need. Episode links:

• Krista’s Website: kristademcher.com
• Krista on Instagram: @kristademcher
• Podcast Episode Featuring Krista’s Kids: She Sells He Sells
• Book: To Sell Is Human by Daniel Pink
• Corrie's website: corriemyers.com
• Corrie's Instagram: @corriemyers
• Music by @johnbrazell

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Ashton Smith is the founder of The Awakening and a first-time mom to 7-month-old Leo—and she’s learning in real time what it means to hold space for both.

This episode is for the mom who’s building something big while being needed every minute—by clients and a teething baby. Ashton gets honest about the tension of being both a business owner and a new parent, of running something she’s passionate about while surrendering to the unpredictability of motherhood. We talk about what surprised her most postpartum, how she’s reimagining success in this season, and why trusting yourself matters more than any parenting blueprint.

It’s raw, real, and a reminder that figuring it out as you go is still figuring it out. 😉

Connect with our guest: IG: @myawakeningco Website: www.myawakening.co

Connect with your host: IG: @corriemyers Website: www.corriemyers.com

Music by John Brazell at johnbrazell.com