Today I’m sharing the real reason my family and I decided to leave Florida for Sweden, and it's probably not exactly what you think.

This isn’t about chasing a “perfect Scandinavian country” or running away from life in the U.S. Instead, Erik and I had a serious heart-to-heart after returning from our last visit the past summer and realized motherhood, extended family support, and peer-oriented community were going to be more easeful in Sweden.

Right now with two young toddlers in tow, living amongst a busy = good culture, we realized we need to prioritize our existing network of peers, give the children the opportunity to grow up with family their age, and align with others who prioritize slowing down. This decision comes with tradeoffs and concerns which I discuss very openly. I'm both very excited and a little nervous.

What I Talk About in This Episode

✈️ Why Florida No Longer Fits This Season

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Why Family and Built-In Support Matter

🌿 Parenting in Sweden vs. the United States

🏫 School, Healthcare & Parental Leave

🌲 Third Spaces and Everyday Life

❄️ The Parts I’m Nervous About

🤍 Choosing Alignment Over Convenience

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In this special end-of-year episode, Kat and April sit down for a heartfelt and honest conversation reflecting on the journey of Moms Off the Record: how it began, how it evolved, and what it has meant to both of them and the community it grew.

This episode also marks a meaningful transition. After years of co-creating MOTR together, April shares her decision to step away as a co-host, with Kat moving forward as the sole host and steward of the podcast. The conversation is rooted in gratitude, clarity, and mutual respect with an honoring of seasons, growth, and the courage it takes to listen when an assignment shifts.

Together, Kat and April reflect on favorite moments, impactful conversations, and the many messages from women who have shared how MOTR helped them feel less alone, more confident in their intuition, and more empowered to question the narratives surrounding modern motherhood.

This episode is two parts a look back and a blessing moving forward with the reminder that growth often asks us to release what we love in order to make room for what’s next.

Thank you for being part of this chapter.

WE LOVE YOU! Cheers to Season 4 led by none other than Kat!

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What started as a movement for dignity has become an ideology of disconnection.

In this episode, we trace the evolution of feminism, from its early roots in moral equality to its modern rebranding as sameness, independence, and career-first identity. We explore how the cultural promise of “having it all” has often left women feeling fragmented, overextended, and unfulfilled.

From the economic engineering that made two incomes a necessity, to the corporate and political forces that turned liberation into labor, we unpack how the feminist movement has been co-opted, and how that shift continues to affect families, children, and the very soul of womanhood.

This isn’t about going backward; it’s about remembering what was sacred. We discuss how honoring biological design, polarity, and the divine dance between masculine and feminine could be the key to restoring balance, in our homes, our relationships, and within ourselves.

True liberation isn’t doing everything alone. It’s remembering that we were designed to thrive together.

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Stay Connected With Me:

👉 JOIN THE MOTR PRIVATE COMMUNITY herewhere you’ll find your true home friends… the ones who are asking the same questions and have the answers you’re seeking.

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📢 Discount codes & links to my favorite courses and products here

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