Fresh off brigade PT and riding that physical-exertion high, I’m checking in with a real-life update. Between TDYs, nonstop movement, and learning new roles at work, life has been moving fast — but momentum is momentum.

In this episode I talk about carving out time for music projects, planning upcoming releases, parenting reflections (including watching confidence grow and shift in my kids), and preparing to hold the line through a busy transition period. It’s less storytelling today and more grounding — a reminder that progress sometimes looks like motion, organization, and showing up even when everything is happening at once.

This is an honest pulse check from the middle of it all — energized, grateful, and moving forward.

This is Better Moody.

This is The Way Forward.

In this episode, we’re talking about plans that unravel, family that tests us, and how to find joy in the chaos between everyday responsibilities. From early morning dog scrimmages to parenting lessons, unexpected detours, and reflections on what it really means to move forward, this conversation explores resilience, humor, and growth in real life.

We dig into themes of mindset, perspective, and turning obligations into moments of meaning — while sharing candid stories about motherhood, responsibility, and embracing life as it unfolds (even when it doesn’t go according to plan).

Stay tuned through the episode for a special bonus teaser from the upcoming album Beautiful Inclusions, releasing this July.

If you enjoy authentic storytelling, personal growth insights, relatable family experiences, and motivational reflection, this episode is for you.

This episode is about what happens when teamwork fails and how we carry the consequences — even when we did our part.

Life isn't always what is expected but we can manage expectations. I'm not sure if that means love the dirty house as is but maybe there is room to avoid a panic attack when it is dirty :)

Keep your big balls in the air lol. Adult responsibly!