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The Juggle is Real
The Juggle is Real is a podcast for women navigating work, family, and everything in between, looking for more clarity, intention, and ease. Hosted by Andryanna Gonko, the show gets into the nuanced, not-talked-about-enough parts of modern life, from stress and relationships to health, wellness, identity, parenting and the mental load. Through honest conversations with guest experts and relatable solo episodes, you’ll find fresh perspectives and practical takeaways to help you feel seen…
Episodes
The Juggle is RealThe Difference Between a Full Life and a Life That's Constantly Full: Time, Hard Choices & Knowing When to Change | E220
What happens when the life you've worked so hard to build becomes so full that you barely have room to experience it? As another year winds down, Andryanna…
The Juggle is RealThe Conversations We Put Off: Estate Planning, Family & Legacy with Debbie Stanley | E219
Some of the most important conversations we need to have with the people we love are often the easiest to put off. In this replay episode of The Juggle is…
The Juggle is RealThe Kind of Gratitude We Need Right Now: Noticing the Good Without Ignoring the Hard | 218
With Thanksgiving around the corner, gratitude is everywhere and so is #Blessed. But when life feels overwhelming and the world feels especially heavy, being…
The Juggle is RealWhy You Always Feel Rushed: How to Break the Cycle of Hurry Sickness | E217
Do you ever feel like you’re constantly rushing? In this replay episode of The Juggle is Real, Andryanna takes a closer look at hurry sickness, the behavioural…
The Juggle is RealLymphatic Health Explained: The Often-Overlooked Part of Women’s Health with John Ossipinsky | E216
What does your lymphatic system actually do, and why is everyone suddenly talking about lymphatic drainage? In this episode of The Juggle is Real, Andryanna…
The Juggle is RealAmbition Without Burnout: Redefining Success on Your Terms (Replay) | E215
What if being successful didn't have to mean constantly pushing harder, doing more or putting yourself last? In this replay episode, Andryanna explores the…
The Juggle is RealThe Early School Years: Helping Younger Kids Adjust with Ease (replay) | E214
The first days and weeks of school can be a big adjustment, especially when kids are younger and still learning how to navigate new routines, expectations…
The Juggle is RealRethinking Back-to-School: 5 Lessons (and Oreo-Gate) | E213
After many first days, forgotten water bottles, uneaten lunches, chaotic mornings and three very different kids, Andryanna is heading into this school year…
The Juggle is RealSeeing School Differently: Helping Kids Learn, Build Confidence & Thrive with Suzanne Decary | E212
Getting kids ready for school is about so much more than supplies, routines and academics. It's also about helping them feel confident, supported and…
The Juggle is RealBack-to-School Without the Battles: Practical ADHD Strategies for Everyday Family Life with The Childhood Collective | E211
Back-to-school can bring a lot of pressure for families, especially when you're parenting a child with ADHD. How do you create routines that actually work…
The Juggle is RealThe In-Between: Preparing for Fall Without Missing the End of Summer | E210
Approaching mid-August can feel like you're living in two seasons at once. One foot is still in summer, soaking up sunsets, swims, campfires and slower days…
The Juggle is RealWhy Staying Calm Feels So Hard: Parenting Through Big Emotions with Kathryn Anne Flynn | E209 (replay) with Kathryn Anne Flynn
Have you ever found yourself reacting in a way you promised yourself you wouldn't? You know what you want to say. You know how you want to parent. But in the…
The Juggle is RealWhy Summer Flies By: And the Secret to Making the Most of What's Left | E208
Somewhere around the halfway point of summer, many of us start doing the same thing: mentally moving on before the season is actually over. We start focusing…
The Juggle is RealThe Psychology of Fun: Why Women Struggle to Prioritize Joy (and How to Reconnect with It) with Dr. Kristine Laderoute | E207
Why do so many women struggle to prioritize joy, even when they know they need it? In this conversation, clinical psychologist Dr. Kristine Laderoute returns…
The Juggle is RealFinding Your Summer Rhythm: What Really Makes Summer Memorable | E206
Summer is supposed to feel slower, lighter, and more relaxing, but for many families, the transition can feel surprisingly overwhelming. Between changing…
The Juggle is RealSummer Food Made Easier: Simple Entertaining, Road Trips & Feeding Your Family Without the Stress with Charmaine Broughton | E205
Summer often comes with a different kind of mental load. Between changing schedules, sports, road trips, entertaining, vacations, and keeping everyone fed…
The Juggle is RealThe Final Stretch: Finishing June with More Ease & Intention (Replay) | E204
If you're feeling stretched thin by the pace of June, you're not alone. Between school events, sports, field trips, work deadlines, summer planning, and all of…
The Juggle is RealSwedish Death Cleaning: The Mental Load of Clutter (and What to Let Go of Before Summer) | E203
Summer is almost here, and for many of us, the garage is overflowing, the closets are packed, the kids' artwork is piling up and the mental load of managing it…
The Juggle is RealJune Brain: It's Mental OVERload Month (and Planning for a Summer that Feels Better) | E202
June is one of the most mentally exhausting months of the year for families. Between school events, sports, concerts, graduations, field trips, summer…
The Juggle is RealADHD in Kids: What Parents Are Misunderstanding and What Actually Helps with Shannon from Keep It Playful Parenting | E201
In this episode, Andryanna sits down with Shannon Kalinka from Keep It Playful Parenting for a deeply validating and practical conversation about ADHD in…
The Juggle is RealThe Juggle Is Still Real: What 200 Episodes Taught Me About What Women Actually Need | E200
For the 200th episode of The Juggle is Real, Andryanna reflects on the biggest themes, patterns, and truths that have emerged after years of conversations…
The Juggle is RealWhy Women Feel Emotionally Flat Right Now (and What We’re Actually Craving) | E199
In this solo episode, Andryanna reflects on a recent time away with friends and why it felt more restorative than many current wellness trends and routines…
The Juggle is RealHealth Trends Decoded: What’s Real, What’s Neutral & What’s Just Hype with Dr. Danielle Watson | E198
In this episode, Andryanna welcomes back naturopathic doctor Danielle Watson, to cut through the noise in today’s health and wellness space. From cortisol and…
The Juggle is RealThe “Three-Hour Mom” Debate: What We’re Actually Arguing About | E197
In this episode, Andryanna unpacks the viral “three-hour mom” debate and why it's striking such a nerve for so many women. What started as one comment from…
The Juggle is RealTired of Being Tired: 4 Women's Health Check-Ins that Actually Matter this Spring | E196
If you’ve been feeling more tired than usual, a little foggy, or just not quite like yourself, this episode is your reminder to stop brushing it off. In this…
The Juggle is RealRoommate Syndrome: The Invisible Disconnect in Modern Relationships (and How to Shift It) with Monica Tanner | E195
If your relationship feels off but nothing is “wrong,” you’re not alone. In this episode, Andryanna sits down with relationship coach Monica Tanner to explore…
The Juggle is RealJapanese Walking: The Simple Spring Fitness Shift That Actually Works | E194
If you’ve been feeling the pressure to “get back on track” this spring, this episode offers a simpler way in. Not more intensity… just a smarter approach…
The Juggle is RealWhy You Overthink and Second-Guess (and How to Trust Yourself Again) with Alanna Banks | E193
If you find yourself overthinking, second-guessing your decisions, or constantly questioning what you feel… this episode offers a powerful reframe. Because…
The Juggle is RealThe Spring Reset You Actually Need: Clean Up Your Mental Load & Feel Lighter | E192
Feeling stretched thin this season? This episode breaks down how to reset your life in a way that actually creates space, by clearing mental load, simplifying…
The Juggle is RealParenting Through Play: The Missing Link Between Discipline and Connection w Dr. Kim Van Dusen | E191
In this episode, Andryanna sits down with Dr. Kim Van Dusen, licensed marriage and family therapist, registered play therapist, professor, and author of the…
The Juggle is RealHow I Built What Didn’t Exist: Burnout, Small Steps & Rewriting My Path | E190
After last week’s International Women’s Day panel episode on Building What Didn’t Exist, Andryanna reflects on how that theme has played out in her own life…
The Juggle is RealBuilding What Didn’t Exist: Women Reshaping Work, Care & Community | IWD 2026 Panel | E189
In this special International Women’s Day 2026 panel episode, Andryanna brings together five women who are building businesses, reshaping industries, and…
The Juggle is RealNavigating Mother-in-Law Dynamics with Dr. Tracy Dalgleish: Understanding Triangles, Boundaries & Family Systems | E188
In this episode, Andryanna is joined by clinical psychologist and couples therapist Dr. Tracy Dalgleish to unpack one of the most common (and emotionally…
The Juggle is RealThe Relationship Between Energy & Capacity: Stop Coping. Start Raising Your Baseline
Mid-February often brings a subtle heaviness — not necessarily burnout or crisis, but accumulation. In this episode, Andryanna explores the difference between…
The Juggle is RealBehaviour Is Communication: Parenting Tools That Actually Work (at Home + School) with Dr. Bethany Bilodeau | 186
In this insightful and practical conversation, Andryanna sits down with behaviourist and sensory specialist Dr. Bethany Bilodeau (Dr. B) to explore what’s…
The Juggle is RealSelf-Trust Is the New Self-Love: Body Literacy, Self-Consideration & How to Read Your Signals | E185
In a world where “self-love” has become a cliché, this episode offers a fresh and realistic take: self-trust is the new self-love. Andryanna explores how…
The Juggle is RealHow to Get Motivated in January: Clarity, Direction & Small Brave Moves (Gentle January Series Finale)
In this Gentle January series finale, Andryanna shares a refreshing, research-backed approach to motivation that doesn’t rely on hustle or perfection. Instead…
The Juggle is RealMaintenance Mode: A Gentle January Reset to Reduce Mental Clutter | E183
January often arrives with pressure to reset, get motivated, and “start fresh.” But for many women — especially mothers — the start of the year can feel foggy…
The Juggle is RealFeeding Your Family in January: Realistic Meals Without Diets, Detoxes or Perfection with Charmaine Broughton | E182
January often brings a wave of pressure around food — detoxes, restriction, and the idea that we need to “start over” after the holidays. But for busy…
The Juggle is RealLet January Be January: A Gentle, Aligned Start to 2026 | E181
January often arrives with pressure to reset, push harder, and reinvent ourselves... even when our bodies are still tired from the holidays and the season…
The Juggle is RealWhat Every Parent Needs to Hear Before Christmas: Our 2025 Expert's Advice on Stress, Connection & Calm | E180
In this special pre-holiday episode, Andryanna curates timely insights from trusted 2025 expert guests, sharing perspective and practical guidance on stress…
The Juggle is RealWhy Your Kids Need a ’90s Christmas: Reclaiming a Slower, More Connected Holiday Season | 179
In this episode, Andryanna explores how parents can bring back the best parts of a ’90s Christmas—slower moments, simple traditions, unstructured play, and…
The Juggle is RealHow to Take a Break When You Have Literally Zero Time | E178
In this episode, Andryanna dives into one of the most common struggles moms face in December: how to take a break when you have absolutely zero time. Drawing…
The Juggle is RealA Different Way to Think About Debt, Taxes & Your Financial Future with Robinson Smith | E177
In this episode, Robinson Smith, Founder & CEO of Smith Manoeuvre Services Corp and Smith Consulting Group Ltd., joins Andryanna for a conversation on easing…
The Juggle is RealYes to What Matters: How to Say No, Lighten the Load & Enter Holidays with Joy | E176
In this episode, Andryanna dives into the power of saying “no” as we enter the busiest season of the year. Drawing on research about the mental load of…
The Juggle is RealReleasing Your “Vocal Kanye”: Jam Gamble on Shame, Power & Reclaiming Your Voice | E175
In this episode, Andryanna sits down with Jahmeelah “Jam” Gamble — speaker, educator, and creator of Slay the Mic®, a transformative method helping people…
The Juggle is RealHow I Manifested Our Dream Lakefront Home (and how you can use these tools too!) | E174
In this solo episode, Andryanna shares the story behind manifesting her family’s dream lakefront home — and the powerful mindset, energetic, and practical…
The Juggle is Real'Rest is Productive' is a Myth - The Truth about Restorative Rest | E173 (replay)
In one of the most-loved episodes, Andryanna challenges the phrase “rest is productive” and explores why framing rest as another task can keep us stuck in…
The Juggle is RealShine Without Shame: The Truth About Bragging, Confidence & Growth with Lisa Bragg | E172 (replay)
In this episode replay, Andryanna sits down with best-selling author, former TV anchor and visibility expert Lisa Bragg to unpack why so many ambitious women…
The Juggle is RealWhen You’re Running on Empty: 5 Reminders for Relief & Renewal (replay) | E171
Feeling burnout, stretched too thin, or longing for renewal? In this replay episode, Andryanna shares five grounded strategies for relief and renewal designed…
The Juggle is RealConnection Over Control: Raising Kids in a Screen-Saturated Digital World with Randi Crawford | E170
On this episode of The Juggle is Real, Andryanna sits down with certified life coach Randi Crawford, whose no-nonsense approach to parenting has helped…
The Juggle is RealFour Years of The Juggle is Real: The Power of Messy Starts, Small Wins & Gain Thinking | E169
In this special anniversary episode, Andryanna reflects on four years of The Juggle is Real, celebrating the messy beginnings, the lessons learned, and the…
The Juggle is RealFinding Your Style in Midlife: Confidence, Communication & Everyday Ease with Renée Lindo | E168
In this episode, Andryanna welcomes Renée Lindo, image strategist, speaker, and creator of the Style S.T.O.R.Y™ framework, for a conversation about style…
The Juggle is RealFrom Limits to Expansion: Takeaways from Rise at the Ritz + Conversations with Hina Khan | E167
In this episode, Andryanna shares reflections from her experience at the Rise at the Ritz event in Toronto and weaves in powerful teachings from her past…
The Juggle is RealFatigue Week, Gentle Productivity & The Reset Audit | E166
In this episode, Andryanna gets real about Fatigue Week—the period when back-to-school adrenaline wears off and reality hits. She shares research-backed tools…
The Juggle is RealNew Beginnings, Angel Numbers & The Juggle of Change | E165
In this solo episode, Andryanna shares an honest reflection on new beginnings—from her family’s unexpected end of summer whirlwind experience and big…
The Juggle is RealAligning Ambition with Values + Finding Capital: A Conversation with Erin Sisko | E164
In this episode, Andryanna sits down with Erin Sisko—founder of The Elleiance Network, and creator of the Capital Elle Business Impact Award. With a background…
The Juggle is RealSan Fran Recap: Zach Bryan, Air Canada Strike & Trusting your Gut to Make YOLO Moments | E163
What happens when indecision keeps you stuck? In this episode, Andryanna shares the story of her recent San Francisco trip—how she almost didn’t go, the…
The Juggle is RealEmbracing the Juggle – A conversation from Better Brave with Candace Dudley | E162
Mid-August can feel like a tug-of-war—part of you wants to soak up the last drops of summer, while another part is already bracing for the busy season ahead…
The Juggle is RealPlanning for Peace: Estate Planning + How to Choose (and Be) the Right Executor with Debbie Stanley | E161
In this episode, Andryanna sits down with Debbie Stanley who is a Trust and Estate Practitioner, Estate and Trust Professional, Certified Executor Advisor, and…