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Doing it All(ish)

Christina & Morgan

Doing It All(ish) is the honest conversation you’ve been craving—the one that lives somewhere between feeding schedules and team meetings, toddler tantrums and business wins. Hosted by longtime friends Christina Buchanan (@christinacbuchanan) and Morgan Berliner (@eat.talk.grow), this show is your permission slip to embrace the “ish.” We’re talking about real life in the trenches of early motherhood, entrepreneurship, marriage, mental health, and the everyday magic (and chaos) in between. From

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26:29

Childcare, Mom Guilt, and Making It Work – The Messy...

Doing it All(ish) ·

2025/12/23

In this episode of Doing It All(ish), Morgan and Christina dive into one of the most stressful, least-talked-about parts of modern motherhood: childcare.From waitlists and half-day preschool to nannies, grandparents, au pairs, daycare, and the endless “patchwork schedule,” they unpack what it actually looks like to figure out care for your kids while you work, build a business, or simply try to have a moment to yourself. Christina shares the behind-the-scenes of their own setup—rotating sitters,

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18:49

Pt. 2 From Power Struggles to Progress – 10 Keys to...

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2025/12/18

Mealtimes don’t have to feel like a daily battle. In this episode, we’re breaking down 10 realistic, evidence-based keys to mealtime success. Learn from Morgan Berliner, speech-language pathologist and feeding specialist with Eat Talk Grow and take note of actional steps that you can start doing today to support your child’s eating without pressure, bribes, or burnout.Whether your child is picky, inconsistent, or you are just trying to stay ahead of feeding battles, these strategies are designed to

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12:51

Pt. 1 Understanding Picky Eating – Getting to the...

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2025/12/16

In this episode, Morgan, a speech-language pathologist and feeding therapist, breaks down picky eating—what it really means, the common causes of picky eating, and why toddlers can struggle with eating beyond the “normal pickiness.” Learn how sensory processing, temperament, mealtime routines, and developmental stages impact eating. Morgan also explains the Division of Responsibility, a widely recommended feeding approach that reduces mealtime stress and helps kids become more confident, flexible

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44:07

IVF Part 2 – Transfer Day, The Wait, and What No One...

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2025/12/09

In this follow-up to Christina’s IVF story, we pick back up at the most high-stakes part of the journey: embryo transfer day. Christina walks through the real timeline from mock transfer and infections, to estrogen and daily progesterone shots in the Pure Barre hallway, to the one-week wait and the call that changed everything.She opens up about early pregnancy after IVF—hormones, fatigue, nausea, the anxiety of “graduating” from the fertility clinic, and what it’s like to finally be in the second

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26:33

Self-Care vs. Self-Preservation – What Moms Actually...

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2025/12/02

In this episode, we’re getting honest about what “self-care” really looks like for moms—especially in busy seasons like the holidays. We unpack the difference between picture-perfect self-care (massages, facials, solo spa days) and true self-preservation: the small, sustainable things that help you not feel like you’re drowning.Christina and Morgan share: How the holiday season, work, and motherhood collide—and why “getting ahead” is sometimes the only way to stay afloat Real-life

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20:43

Potty Training, Debunked – Myths, Timelines &...

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2025/11/18

Let’s talk potty training—without the pressure, gimmicks, or guilt. In this candid conversation, we bust the biggest myths (like “wait until they’re ready” and the magical “three-day fix”), unpack what true readiness can look like, and share realistic timelines from life with multiple kids. We cover how to handle regressions without spiraling, why rewards aren’t a cure-all (and what to try instead), and simple setup tips that make day one smoother—think bare-bottom starts, a small potty nearby, and

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39:08

Love, Loss & Leadership – Mandy Landaas on Solo...

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2025/11/11

Today, we sit down with Mandy Landaas—owner of The Bomb Bar (Raleigh) and Third Wave Psychotherapy—to talk about building businesses, raising three little ones, and carrying profound grief with grace. Three years ago, Mandy lost her husband, Brian, to glioblastoma. She opens up about the day everything changed, the year that followed, and the systems, faith, and community that keep her moving forward as a solo parent and CEO.We cover: Navigating a terminal diagnosis as partners, parents, and

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32:40

Your Questions, Our Real Answers – Motherhood,...

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2025/11/04

Your Questions, Our Real Answers – Motherhood, Motivation & Everyday Chaos Grab your coffee (or fold some laundry with us) — today’s Doing It All(ish) episode is pure girlfriend chat. Christina and Morgan are answering your questions in a laid-back Q&A covering everything from morning routines and motivation to birth control, breastfeeding, and guilty-pleasure snacks. We’re diving into: ☕️ Our favorite books and podcasts for routines & mindset 👶 Real talk on birth control, postpartum,

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27:45

Toddler Tantrums, Boundaries & Big Feelings - How to...

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2025/10/28

If you’ve ever wondered why your toddler melts down over the wrong cup, throws food across the table, or insists on climbing into your lap at dinner—this episode is for you.We’re joined by Sarah from Joyful Toddler Parenting, a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst and parent coach who helps moms turn chaos into calm. She shares the science behind big feelings, tantrums, and limit-setting, plus how to actually stay calm (and human) through it all. We talk about: • Why toddlers push boundaries and how to

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39:34

Inside the NICU with Kate Parrish - 24-Week Twins,...

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2025/10/21

This honest conversation goes inside the NICU with medical mom and nurse Kate Parrish—from infertility (IUI/IVF), a high-risk mono-mono twin pregnancy, preeclampsia/HELLP, and delivering at 24 weeks, to losing her daughter Avery and advocating for Addie, who lives with complex medical needs and legal blindness. We talk about the reality of NICU life, the mental load and anxiety that follow you home, what day-to-day care looks like (G-tube feeds, meds, therapies), how faith and community carried

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30:25

Micro-Habits That Actually Stick – Mom Life,...

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2025/10/14

If you’ve ever thought, “I need to get it together…but where do I start?”, this one’s for you. We’re sharing the micro-habits and simple systems that keep our homes, businesses, and moods on track—without the overwhelm. From 5 a.m. quiet time and bone-broth-before-coffee to “prep it while the fridge is open,” laundry rhythms, kid-ready baskets, and Friday meal planning, these tiny, repeatable actions add up to real change.You’ll hear: How we habit-stack mornings (movement, mindful phone use,

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42:41

Snacks with Purpose – Jana’s Journey from Mom Idea to...

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2025/10/07

What happens when a mom can’t find snacks she feels good about feeding her kids? She makes her own…and builds a business around it.In this episode of Doing It All(ish), we sit down with Jana, founder of Happy Wolf Snacks, to talk about how she turned a simple kitchen experiment into an award-winning company. From winning Good Housekeeping’s “Best Snack” award to being featured on Good Morning America, Jana’s story is proof that sometimes not knowing all the rules is the best way to get started. We

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20:02

Is my Child’s language on track? - Milestones, Red...

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2025/09/30

An SLP mom explains language milestones 12–24 months, what counts as a red flag, and simple, everyday strategies to boost speech—without overwhelm. Trust your gut, learn what to watch for, and get doable next steps.Worried about words, pointing, or whether your toddler is “on time”? In this Doing It All(ish) episode, Morgan (SLP + mom of 3) breaks down early language development in plain English—what’s typical, what deserves a closer look, and simple things you can do at home without adding another

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51:25

Intuitive Eating for Real Life – Raising Kids,...

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2025/09/23

We’re sitting down with our longtime friend Callan, intuitive eating dietitian and founder of Tula Wellness, for a conversation that will change the way you think about food—for yourself and your family.From growing up as athletes together to now raising kids, we talk about how Callan built her private practice, what intuitive eating really means (hint: it’s not just “eat when you’re hungry, stop when you’re full”), and why the language we use around food matters more than we realize. You’ll

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40:42

Postpartum Unfiltered – The Healing, the Hormones,...

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2025/09/16

Postpartum unfiltered: night sweats, intrusive thoughts, baby blues vs. PPD, and what healing really looks like. You’re not alone in this—listen in, subscribe, and if you can take a minute to leave us a review, we’ll be forever grateful!Everyone tells you about the baby’s milestones, but what about the mother’s? In this episode of Doing It All(ish), Christina and Morgan get real about postpartum—what recovery actually looks like, how the emotional rollercoaster shows up, and why taking care of

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45:24

Inside My IVF Journey — Tests, Timelines, and Holding...

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2025/09/09

Content note: If you’re in a tender place with fertility, feel free to save this for later. We’re sending you love. In this deeply personal episode, Christina shares her IVF story—from irregular cycles and a PCOS diagnosis to ovulation induction, three IUIs, and finally IVF. We walk through what the process actually looks and feels like: the testing, meds, daily monitoring, egg retrieval, genetic results, a mock transfer (and what it revealed), and preparing for a frozen embryo transfer—plus the

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32:35

Picky Eating 101 — One-Meal Mindset, Refusals, and...

Doing it All(ish) ·

2025/09/02

Picky eating isn’t a parenting fail—it’s a phase (and a skill set). In this episode, Christina interviews Morgan (SLP + feeding specialist) to break down what’s normal, what’s not, and how to create calm, consistent mealtimes without cooking five different dinners. What we cover: The Division of Responsibility (your job vs. your child’s job at meals) The one-meal mindset: how to serve one family meal with simple tweaks Refusals & throwing: calm scripts, the “no-thank-you bowl,” and a

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24:26

The Balancing Act — Motherhood, Work, and Everything...

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2025/09/02

If you’ve ever looked at someone and wondered, how do they do it all? — here’s the truth: they don’t. In this episode of Doing It All(ish), Christina and Morgan get real about the messy balancing act of raising kids, running businesses, and trying to keep a little sanity along the way. From postpartum chaos and disrupted routines to meal prep hacks, time blocking, and finding a supportive circle of friends, we share what helps us get through the week—and what sends us over the edge. You’ll

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24:39

How We Got Here — Friendship, Business, and Motherhood

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2025/08/27

Welcome to the very first episode of Doing It All(ish)! We’re Christina and Morgan—two lifelong friends navigating the messy, beautiful, and chaotic reality of raising kids while building businesses. In this kickoff episode, we share our story: from meeting on the soccer field in middle school to building our careers—Christina as the co-owner of two Pure Barre studios and Morgan as the founder of Eat Talk Grow, a thriving speech and feeding practice. You’ll hear how we became inseparable friends,

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