Episode 103- Break the Cycle, Not Yourself: Part Two
We’re back with Part 2 of this beautiful and honest conversation with Meg and Ea from Tidy Home Nashville. In this half, we move beyond physical spaces and talk about the emotional work — the boundaries, the nervous system resets, the generational cycles we’re learning to release.If you’ve ever felt like you had to do it all, hold it all, or fix it all for everyone else — this is the reminder that you don’t. You can break cycles without breaking yourself.What we cover:How regulating your nervous system impacts your parenting and presenceWhat it means to be grounded and responsive (not reactive)Letting go of roles that keep you stuck in over-functioningTools to support yourself in high-stress seasons — without shutting downRewriting the language we use around motherhood and emotional laborThis is the part where we breathe deeper, choose slower, and remind ourselves: we are not here to survive motherhood — we’re here to be whole in it.Check out Meg and Ea's new book Tidying Up: 100 Ways to Infuse Order and Joy into Every Area of Your Home and head to their website to learn more about their mission!Join the You Are Worth The Work community on Substack!You can always connect with me and give any feedback or show ideas at Kimberley@KimberleySanders.com or on the following social media outlets:Twitter: @KimSandFit31Facebook: Live YOUR Passion FitnessInstagram: @KimberleySanders_
Episode 102- You Can Hold Space Without Holding the Weight: Part One
This is Part 1 of a powerful two-part conversation that dives deep into motherhood, business, and emotional space-making. I’m joined by Meg DeLong and Ea Fuqua — the sister duo behind Tidy Home Nashville — and we’re talking about what it really takes to stay grounded while holding a lot. From business partners to best friends to moms just trying to make it through bedtime, they’re sharing wisdom that feels like a deep exhale.We talk about creating systems that serve you, decluttering as a way of reclaiming identity, and how to support others without carrying their weight.What we cover:Why “getting organized” is really about protecting your peaceThe power of sisterhood and starting a business that fits your lifeHow motherhood reshaped their relationship with controlLetting go of clutter — physical and emotional — to make space for joyWhat it looks like to support without over-functioningStay tuned — Part 2 of this conversation is coming soon and it goes even deeper.Check out Meg and Ea's new book Tidying Up: 100 Ways to Infuse Order and Joy into Every Area of Your Home and head to their website to learn more about their mission!Join the You Are Worth The Work community on Substack!You can always connect with me and give any feedback or show ideas at Kimberley@KimberleySanders.com or on the following social media outlets:Twitter: @KimSandFit31Facebook: Live YOUR Passion FitnessInstagram: @KimberleySanders_
Episode 101- Real Wellness for Real Life with Erin Clifford
If you’ve ever rolled your eyes at the phrase “work-life balance” — same. That’s why this week I’m joined by licensed therapist, health & wellness coach, and corporate queen Erin Clifford to talk about something that actually works: work-life harmony.Erin doesn’t just talk the talk — she lives it. She knows what it’s like to juggle high-pressure work with real-life responsibilities, and she’s breaking down what holistic wellness looks like when you’re a busy mom who’s just trying to get dinner on the table and maybe take a shower. This one’s packed with wisdom, grace, and actual strategies you can use today.What we cover:Why work-life balance is a myth and what to aim for insteadThe truth about self-care (spoiler: it’s not always bubble baths)Setting boundaries that free you, not isolate youHolistic wellness in four areas: physical, mental, emotional & spiritualCreating routines that serve your actual life — not someone else'sGrab Erin's book Wellness Reimagined: A Holistic Approach to Health, Happiness & Harmony on Amazon or Audible — and don’t skip the journaling pages and recipes!And don't forget, you can connect with Erin by visiting her website!Join the You Are Worth The Work community on Substack!You can always connect with me and give any feedback or show ideas at Kimberley@KimberleySanders.com or on the following social media outlets:Twitter: @KimSandFit31Facebook: Live YOUR Passion FitnessInstagram: @KimberleySanders_
Episode 100- Leaving a Legacy That Makes Sense to You with Tonya McKenzie
We made it, y’all. 100 episodes of You Are Worth The Work. This podcast started as a quiet little push from people who saw something in me — and Tonya McKenzie was one of those people. So it only made sense to have her join me for this milestone episode as we talk about what it means to live, mother, work, and rest in ways that truly reflect who we are.This episode is full of laughter, honesty, and real talk about what it looks like to create a legacy — not one built on perfection, but on peace, intention, and a whole lot of grace.What we’re talking about:The evolution from Episode 1 to Episode 100 — and what’s changed along the wayParenting big kids (a.k.a. teens who think they’re grown) without losing yourselfFinding joy in a fast-paced life — and why “busy” isn’t always a bad wordMaking peace with your pace and being okay with your version of successWhat legacy really looks like when it’s rooted in authenticity, rest, and growthYour Action Steps:Reflect on where you were when this podcast started — how have you grown since then?Think about the legacy you're building — does it reflect your values or someone else's expectations?Share this episode with someone who’s part of your journeyAnd if this podcast has meant something to you — send a DM or leave a review. Your voice matters here.Thank you for listening, growing, and showing up with me. Here’s to the next 100.Let’s keep building a legacy that actually makes sense to us.Find Tonya on her Instagram, her bio.link, or the Sand & Shores website!Join the You Are Worth The Work community on Substack!You can always connect with me and give any feedback or show ideas at Kimberley@KimberleySanders.com or on the following social media outlets:Twitter: @KimSandFit31Facebook: Live YOUR Passion FitnessInstagram: @KimberleySanders_
Episode 99 - Work it Because You're Worth It! How Dance Can Bring the Joy
Between school drop-offs, work deadlines, and folding the same hoodie for the 5th time — joy can feel like a luxury. But I’ve found one powerful, free, and instant way to shift my mood when life gets heavy: dancing. Whether it’s in the kitchen, in the car, or full-on 90s music video energy in your living room — dancing helps you reconnect to joy, reset your brain, and remind your body it’s made for more than just getting stuff done.What we’re covering:Why your body is more than just a workhorse — and how dancing flips the scriptHow dancing relieves stress, boosts energy, and resets your mood in minutesReclaiming awkward, silly, joyful movement (even if your kids giggle at you)Real-life ways to bring dance back into your everyday routineA fun challenge: your "spontaneous jump-up song" and how to share it with the communityThis isn’t about being polished or perfect. It’s about finding your way back to joy — one two-step, body roll, or kitchen groove at a time.Join the You Are Worth The Work community on Substack!You can always connect with me and give any feedback or show ideas at Kimberley@KimberleySanders.com or on the following social media outlets:Twitter: @KimSandFit31Facebook: Live YOUR Passion FitnessInstagram: @KimberleySanders_