with Chelsea Skaggs Reader- The other day, my kids were on a mission to download some new game on their tablets. You’d think it was the only thing that mattered in the world.“Did you approve it, Mom? Did you check yet? Did you? Did you?” And as my brain started to fry from the 14th time they asked, I had this moment:I do the exact same thing in my marriage. When something feels unresolved or emotionally unfinished, it becomes this open tab in my mind. I can’t close it until it’s addressed. So...
5 days ago • 2 min read
with Chelsea Skaggs Reader- Ever felt like you might actually snap if one more person touches you? The baby’s been on your chest all day.The toddler wants another snuggle.Your partner reaches for you, and even that feels like too much. This week’s podcast is for the moms who feel touched out, emotionally maxed, and overstimulated — and need someone to say “you’re not broken, you’re just full.” -PS: Forward this email to a new mom friend you know. Inside this episode: Why “touched out” isn’t...
18 days ago • 2 min read
with Chelsea Skaggs Reader- You’ve packed everything. Snacks, white noise machines, matching swimsuits, the whole shebang.You’ve checked the weather. You’ve prepped the itinerary. You’re dreaming of sipping coffee on the porch with no one touching you for five minutes. And yet, by day three of “vacation,” you’re more irritated than ever.You’re trading short words with your partner in the hotel bathroom.You’re trying to keep the kids from losing it in public and wondering why it still feels...
25 days ago • 3 min read
with Chelsea Skaggs Reader- Have you ever done a death meditation? It might sound morbid, but it’s one of the most life-affirming things I’ve ever done. Let me explain. A death meditation, in my experience, is sitting with your mortality. I like to get into bed, cozy under the covers, with my weighted blanket over me and my hands at my sides. I usually follow a guided meditation (like this one), and I imagine myself looking down at my own body. I try to feel the culmination of my life and...
about 1 month ago • 6 min read
with Chelsea Skaggs Reader- Ever been in that weird space where your relationship isn’t terrible… but it’s definitely not thriving either? This kind of describes 2017-2019(ish) for me. You’re not fighting constantly.You’re managing the schedules.You’re tag-teaming bedtime and dishes and trying to remember the last time you really talked. It’s not crisis. But it’s not connection. This is the exact season where so many couples start to drift without even realizing it. And because it’s not “bad...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
Welcome back. Today’s micro moment is all about connection through movement—just 2 bodies, a little stretch, and a whole lot of intention. Today’s Micro Moment: Partner Stretch Try a simple partner stretch: Sit back-to-back and take a few deep breaths together Or stand and stretch your arms while holding hands Bonus: try a gentle twist or side bend together You don’t need to be yogis—you just need to show up side-by-side. 💡 Why it works: Touch + breath = instant nervous system reset. And when...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
with Chelsea Skaggs Hey friend, A few years ago, I found myself fantasizing about a women-only island. No offense to men, I was just done. Done with explaining. Done with carrying it all. Done with wondering if my needs were too much. Maybe you’ve been there too.Maybe you’ve asked, “Why am I the only one who sees the emotional load we’re carrying?” I know I’m not alone in that. And yet… I’ve also seen something shifting. Slowly. Quietly. But it’s there. This week on the podcast, I sat down...
about 2 months ago • 4 min read
Hey friend— You know I’m all about the little moments that shape our relationships, not the grand gestures or the once-a-year getaways, but the everyday, in the thick of it, "real life" kind of connection. So I created something for you. It’s called the Micro Moments Challenge, and it’s 14 days of simple, connection-building prompts that take 10 minutes or less. Each day, you’ll get one small but powerful way to show up for your relationship in a way that feels doable, even in the chaos. We...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey friend, You know I’m all about practical tools that help you stay connected to what matters most — your family, your marriage, your purpose. But let’s be real… even with the best systems in place, there are days when you feel disconnected. Maybe it’s stress. Maybe it’s exhaustion. Maybe it’s just life being life. That’s why I’m so excited to share this free resource from my friends at Connection Codes. It’s called the Core Emotion Guide — and it’s a total game-changer for your...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read