Episode 29 | The Story Is Always in the Details
April 29, 2026
This week on the podcast I pulled back the curtain on something I have never really talked about publicly before. Not the college essay process
Episode 28 | The Essays Nobody Talks About Until It’s Too Late
April 22, 2026
Here is something that catches almost every family off guard. They spend months focused on the personal statement. They feel prepared. And then August 1
Episode 27 | When the Process Doesn’t Look Like You Pictured It
April 15, 2026
I got an email last week from a senior mom that I have not been able to stop thinking about. I had sent a note
Episode 26 | My Kid Has Nothing to Write About (And Other Things Parents Say Before the Essay Changes Everything)
April 8, 2026
We just got back from six college campuses in one week. Northwestern, Marquette, University of Wisconsin, University of Illinois, Indiana University, and Butler. We ended
Episode 25 | Spring Break, College Visits, and the Junior Year Moment Nobody Warns You About
April 1, 2026
Something happens over spring break that nobody really warns junior families about. You plan the trip, or the visits, or the staycation, and you think
Episode 24 | Why I’m Leaving School Counseling at the End of This Year
March 25, 2026
I have been sitting with something for a while now. At the end of this school year I am leaving school counseling. For good. I
Episode 23 | The Difference Between Researching and Actually Planning for College (And How to Tell Which One You’re Doing)
March 18, 2026
If this week’s podcast episode hit close to home, you’re not alone. The ten o’clock research spiral. The seventeen tabs. The feeling of doing everything
Episode 22 | What Is Rolling Admissions and How Do You Use It Strategically?
March 11, 2026
Most families treat rolling admissions like a calendar convenience. The deadline is flexible, the answer comes back quickly, and the pressure feels lower than a
Episode 21 | How to Talk to Your Teen About College When They Won’t Talk Back
March 4, 2026
You pick your moment carefully. Everyone’s in a good mood. Dinner is done. You take a breath and say “So I was thinking we could
Episode 20 | The College Search Toolkit: 6 Free Tools to Build Your List (Step-by-Step)
February 25, 2026
In this week’s episode, I talked about why most families never discover the colleges that might be perfect for their teen—because they don’t know where
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Former high school counselor, mom of two boys, and your guide from freshman year through the finish line. I help parents figure out what matters now, what can wait, and what to do next.
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