In this episode, the Brooke and Kate discuss their busy schedules and how they manage their overlapping responsibilities and personal projects. They talk about the challenges of balancing work, family, and personal time, especially after periods of absence due to vacations and retreats. The conversation touches on the struggles of January's longer-feeling month, seasonal depression, and the chaos caused by kids at home. They also explore the concept of 'creative constipation' and how it impacts productivity, relating it to their experiences of trying to juggle business projects and personal life. This episode emphasizes the importance of having a support system or 'village,' as well as the joys and trials of parenting and maintaining a household.

00:00 Welcome Back! Catching Up After a Break

01:11 The Never-Ending Month of January

05:03 Parenting Challenges and Sibling Rivalries

09:02 Balancing Work and Family Life

12:39 The Struggle with Self-Help and Personal Growth

19:16 Creative Constipation and Overwhelm

20:10 Balancing Work and Personal Life

21:51 Domestic Responsibilities and Joy

26:04 The Importance of a Support System

29:32 Upcoming Plans and Reflections

32:13 Podcast Shoutouts and Future Plans

37:29 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell

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