A heartfelt reflection on how motherhood pushes us into unfamiliar territory—and how we rise to the occasion with love, grace, and messy braids. This is a reminder that you are more than enough, even when you’re figuring it out in real time.

Think wellness is only for influencers with pastel yoga mats and pricey facials? Think again. In this relatable and refreshing read, I’m unpacking what real wellness looks like—especially for moms deep in the trenches. Spoiler: If you’ve ever cried in the shower and felt better afterward… congrats, you’re doing wellness. Read on to redefine what thriving really means.

Feeding kids is a whole job—especially when your toddler thinks every 10 minutes is snack time. In this blog, I’ll share my Costco-approved snack picks that check all the boxes: mom-approved ingredients, kid-friendly flavors, and enough nutrients to keep everyone full and happy. No Pinterest snacks required. Just realistic, low-stress options for hot moms who read labels and rip and run all the time.
✨ Read the full list and make snack time easier.

Say goodbye to belly bloat and hello to your best summer yet! In this gut-loving guide, Coach Joi breaks down the real reason your tummy’s acting up—and how to fix it without giving up your favorite foods. From easy fermented foods to bloat-fighting habits and natural supplements, this blog is your no-fluff, feel-good roadmap to flatter bellies, clearer skin, and better vibes all summer long. Let’s love on our gut, intentionally and deliciously.

Feel like you’re doing it all but still not doing enough? In my new series Motherhood Reflections, read along with me to reflect on the honest ups and downs of motherhood, guilt, and grace—and why chasing perfect balance isn’t the goal. Stay tuned to be reminded that presence, not perfection, is what truly matters.

Motherhood. A beautiful, chaotic, overstimulating rollercoaster ride with no seatbelt and questionable snack breaks. And yet, we keep showing up—loving, feeding, fixing, folding… and then snapping over a sock on the floor like we just stepped on a landmine. Sound familiar? Yeah, you’re not crazy. You’re just cooked.

Motherhood often feels like two full-time jobs—planning meals, managing schedules, work demands, and more. The mental load never powers down, especially for solo and co-parenting moms. In this honest motherhood wellness post, Coach Joi shares her personal strategies to find daily pockets of peace, reset, and keep moving forward without losing yourself. You’re not alone—and you deserve this.

January isn’t about perfect execution—it’s about building the habits that will carry you through the year. In this motherhood wellness guide, we explore how to create realistic routines, strengthen discipline, and embrace progress over perfection. Whether your focus is fitness, self-care, or family balance, 2025 is your year to grow with intention, one step at a time.

Let’s start out by saying your emotions as a new mom will ebb and flow. This shit is hard! Between the constant feedings, sleepless nights and trying to figure out what’s wrong with a tiny human who has no idea what’s wrong with themselves, it can be exhausting! But if your sadness feels suffocating, like you just can’t shake it, you could be dealing with postpartum depression.

Learn expert breastfeeding tips and tricks for proper breastmilk storage to keep your baby’s milk safe, fresh, and full of nutrients. From room temperature rules to freezing guidelines, this motherhood wellness guide covers everything you need to know to make pumping, storing, and feeding easier and stress-free.

Magnesium plays a crucial role in ensuring a healthy pregnancy and supporting the development of your baby. By maintaining adequate magnesium levels through a balanced diet and, if necessary, supplements, you can help prevent complications and promote overall well-being during such a transformative time in your life.

Here are 10 affirmations for you on this challenging, yet rewarding journey of motherhood.

This is not easy, and everyday brings something different. I hope that these affirmations remind you to have grace for yourself, be present, and understand that we’re all winging this shit. There is no rule book to parenthood. You’re doing your best, and that is enough.

We're approaching the times where that “New Year” motivation inevitably starts to fade away. And without the proper habits in place, its easy to find ourselves letting those goals we wanted to accomplish fall to the wayside. Life just gets in the way sometimes, trust me, I get it.

So here are a few habit building tips to keep those goals at the forefront of your mind as we “actually” start the new year, lol.

With everything going on in the world, it's so important - now more than ever - to have the ability to call your energy, your thoughts and your power back to yourself. Meditation is a great way to practice and develop this ability.

And I know, the thought of meditating sounds intimidating for some and boring for others, but fret not! This blog will teach you everything you need to know to start your own meditation practice, and hopefully make meditating a little less daunting for you.

Cold weather comes with

• "Winter Blues" *darn you Daylight Savings time*

• The “40 degrees when I left for work this morning, 80 degrees by noon” weather

• Cold/Flu/COVID/RSV/EveryOtherScaryA**Sickness season

& our poor immune systems are working overtime to keep us healthy and functioning at the best level possible.

So as the seasons change (and then change again), why not help our immune systems out a bit?

Here are a few easy (and natural) ways you can give your immune system its best fighting chance during the fall/winter months of the year.