Episode 17 - Doing it Scared with Homeschooling Mom of 7 and Life Coach Angie Ambrosetti

What if you felt completely unqualified for something—but did it anyway?

This week on Bronze Medal Moms, Amy and Amanda sit down with Angie Ambrosetti—certified life coach, podcast host, homeschooling veteran, and mom of seven (plus grandmother to fourteen!)—to talk about doing the hard things scared. Angie never thought she was capable of homeschooling, but when her son was being bullied, she took the leap. Decades later, she not only homeschooled all seven of her children, but also launched a legacy that’s continuing with her grandchildren.

In this inspiring and honest conversation, Angie shares:

• How self-doubt didn’t stop her from stepping into homeschooling (and why you don’t need a degree to teach your kids).
• Why bullying and family needs—not “perfect prep”—led her to take action.
• The realities of homeschooling—hard days, flexibility, and building education into everyday life.
• How experiences like travel, field trips, and even Legos became powerful learning tools.
• Why socialization looks different (and often better!) outside of traditional classrooms.
• Her biggest piece of advice for moms who feel “unqualified” for the next step in front of them.

This episode isn’t just about homeschooling—it’s about letting go of perfection, showing up for your kids, and trusting that “if I can do it, you can do it too.”

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🎧 The Angie Ambrosetti Show (Apple Podcasts): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-angie-ambrosetti-show/id1822307583
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angieambrosetti?igsh=c2h3dnJwNHRkOHNs&utm_source=qr
🌐 Website: https://angie-lifecoach.com/
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Episode 16 – Kids & Technology: Finding the Balance Without Losing Your Mind

Phones, tablets, smartwatches, YouTube, TikTok… parenting in the digital age can feel like the Wild West. In this candid conversation, Amy and Amanda share their personal journeys from “no phones until high school” to finding realistic, safe, and age-appropriate ways to introduce technology.

From toddler tablets to tween group chats, they cover:

• Why tech isn’t going anywhere—and how to teach kids to navigate it responsibly
• The scary YouTube moment that changed Amy’s approach forever
• Why Amy gave her daughter a phone at 8 (and how she kept it from becoming a toy or an addiction)
• Setting boundaries for group chats, social media, and gaming
• Letting go of mom guilt and judgment about how other families use devices
• Life lessons on digital safety, privacy, and teaching kids that nothing online ever goes away

Whether you’re Team “Hold Off as Long as Possible” or “We’re Already There,” this episode is packed with real talk, relatable stories, and practical takeaways for raising kids in a tech-filled world.

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Episode 15 – No New Things with Ashlee Piper

This week, Amy and Amanda welcome sustainability expert, political strategist, and author Ashlee Piper to the show — and she’s bringing some much-needed permission to stop the overspending and clutter spiral.

Ashlee’s new book, No New Things: A Radically Simple 30-Day Guide to Saving Money, the Planet, and Your Sanity, isn’t just about minimalism — it’s about mindfulness, money habits, and learning how less can actually feel like more.

Together, they dive into:

• Why “no new things” isn’t about deprivation — it’s about freedom
• The link between mental clutter, emotional spending, and motherhood
• Why we crave buying stuff when we’re overwhelmed, tired, or trying to self-soothe
• Ashlee’s refreshingly honest take on guilt, grace, and living with intention (not shame)
• How to raise kids without turning every moment into a shopping opportunity
• Small, realistic shifts you can make today that actually stick

Also covered: the Amazon trap, making “nothing” feel exciting again, and what Ashlee calls conscious laziness (spoiler: it’s genius). This episode is equal parts empowering, hilarious, and freeing — and no, you don’t have to throw away all or your stuff or stop shopping all together!

If you're craving more space and time — mentally, physically, and financially — this one’s for you.

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Ep. 14 – Coffee Talk (Without the Coffee)

In true Bronze Medal Mom fashion, Amy and Amanda dive into a delightfully chaotic conversation that covers everything from hormone-wrecking coffee habits to boogie boarding in the dark, decorating with meaning, and parenting through tech week fatigue.

They unpack:

• Why coffee first thing in the morning might be tanking your energy (and what to drink instead)
• The unexpected perks of theater mom life (and the no-sleep tech week grind)
• Family vacation chaos: 21 people, one beach house, and a lot of catchphrase
• Bougie travel, flight delays, and raising daughters who aren’t afraid to explore the world
• Letting your partner parent his way (and why packing lunches isn’t your job when you're gone)

And of course, they detour into shark obsessions, odd tattoo choices, and why mismatched homes with stories are superior to magazine-perfect decor.

Also: Should “Coffee Talk” be renamed since neither host drinks coffee? Let us know your suggestions!

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Travel Like a Bronze Medal Mom

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Ready to hit the road, the skies, or the hotel pool with your little humans in tow? In this episode of Bronze Medal Moms, Amy and Amanda dive into the reality of traveling with kids—because it’s not always pina coladas and Instagram-worthy sunsets.

Amy shares her years of travel wisdom from flying with her daughter since she was 3 months old, while Amanda confesses to her deep bond with the minivan. Together, they swap stories of airport meltdowns, hotel hacks, and why starting young is the secret sauce to raising confident little travelers.

In this episode you'll get:

• Real talk about the chaos (and joy!) of vacationing as a mom
• Tips for keeping your cool when things go sideways
• Their favorite travel gear and kid distractions
• Why a “fun” vacation is sometimes just surviving with snacks and a pool

This isn’t a how-to for Pinterest-perfect getaways—this is the bronze medal mom version: messy, memorable, and totally worth it.

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In this honest and heartfelt episode of Bronze Medal Moms, Amy and Amanda are joined by therapist and mom-of-three Brittney to talk about the deeply personal topic of body image, motherhood, and swimsuit season. Together, they explore how our inner thoughts—and not just our words—shape how our children view their own bodies.

They unpack:

• Why you should just wear the damn swimsuit
• The sneaky ways body shame shows up in motherhood
• How generational patterns of self-talk get passed down
• What our kids actually remember (hint: it's not your cellulite)
• The pressure to "bounce back" and the power of redefining it

Brittney shares her expert perspective on helping women navigate body changes during pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond. Amy opens up about her own bikini comeback at 45. And the big takeaway? Your kids won’t remember your thighs… but they will remember that you jumped in the pool.

Whether you're rocking a one-piece or still hiding under a towel, this episode reminds you that showing up is what matters most. Because perfection isn't the goal—presence is.

You can contact Brittney Robert’s - a therapist supporting women who are juggling all the things- through Instagram @austinmothers

She offers virtual therapy for moms and caregivers navigating the stress of balancing work, parenting, relationships, and everything in between. 💻💬

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Hypothetical Parenting: Things We Said We’d NEVER Do as Parents (Before We Actually Became Parents)

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Remember all those things we swore we’d never do as moms? Oh yeah… we’re doing all of them. 🙃

In this hilarious and humbling episode, Amy and Amanda take a walk down memory lane—back to the days when we had no kids and alllll the opinions. You’ll hear the real talk about screen time, fast food, co-sleeping, snacks-for-dinner, and all the “I would never” moments that became “Okay fine, just this once… forever.”

We’re calling out our past selves and giving current moms permission to change their minds, laugh at the chaos, and embrace the beautiful mess that is parenting in real life—not just the hypothetical.

So if you’ve ever said, “I’ll never let my kid eat in the car” while handing over goldfish crackers from the floorboard… this one’s for you.

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Grab your iced coffee and get comfy, because in this week’s episode, we’re throwing structure out the window and just catching up over coffee. From summer schedules that feel like a 1980s free-for-all to our shared obsession with the Titan submersible documentaries, this one has it all.

We chat about why true crime is our emotional support genre, how cheating on your spouse is one thing—but cheating on your shared Netflix show? Unforgivable. Amy shares a hilarious story about Adelaide threatening to leave a kidnapper “for dead,” and Amanda reveals the time she got fired as a beer cart girl because she couldn’t remember drink orders.

We also take a trip down memory lane—Amy’s old crime scene days and Amanda’s glamorous (and exhausting) time doing window design for Neiman Marcus. There’s even a heated debate over whether red vans are the new white vans when it comes to being creepy. (Gen Z, we see you.)

This episode is messy, unscripted, and perfectly us. Just two Bronze Medal Moms laughing, storytelling, and surviving motherhood one coffee (or crime show) at a time.

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