Intentional Household

Honouring the Season: Reflecting on 2025, What We’ve Learned, and Why We’re Pressing Pause
This is the final episode of the Intentional Household Podcast for 2025 — and our last scheduled episode before an intentional pause.
In this reflective conversation, Laura Wilson and Tatiana Rivers look back on the year, the themes that surfaced again and again through our podcast conversations, and the personal lessons that shaped how we show up at home, at work, and in partnership.
This episode is about honouring what this season has asked of us — and choosing alignment over constant momentum.
In this episode, we reflect on:
What the podcast taught us about intentional living
The importance of scheduled reflection and planning
Why regular partner touchbases reduce friction and resentment
The role of support — household, life, and professional
Letting go of the idea that doing everything alone is a strength
Why we’re choosing to press pause to be fully present with our families
This pause isn’t burnout or loss of passion — it’s intentional prioritization.
 The podcast will always be here. This season with our children will not.
Thank you to every listener, guest, and community member who has been part of this chapter. We are deeply grateful.
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 ✨ Intentional living is about choice — and sometimes, pausing is the most intentional choice of all.

Why do smart, capable couples still struggle with everyday friction at home?
In this video podcast episode, Laura is joined by Shannon Waller, partner at Strategic Coach and creator of The Entrepreneurial Team® Program, to unpack how psychometric tools like Kolbe®, DISC, and PRINT® can dramatically improve communication, reduce conflict, and strengthen partnership at home.
This episode explores:
How instinctive strengths show up in household responsibilities
Why “doing it my way” creates unnecessary conflict
How couples can stop misinterpreting differences as problems
The power of building a true team mindset at home
Where to start if you’re new to psychometric tools
Whether you’re parenting, running a business together, or simply trying to create a more peaceful household, this episode offers practical insight you can apply immediately.
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 💬 Comment below: What’s one area at home where better understanding could help?
📍 Find Shannon Waller:
Website: https://yourteamsuccess.com

Strategic Coach: https://www.strategiccoach.com

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Divorce is one of life’s most overwhelming transitions — and it’s not just legal. It’s emotional, relational, and deeply personal.
In this episode, Laura is joined by Andrea, COO of a family law firm, and Michelina Cusano, Certified Divorce Specialist and Coach, for an honest, compassionate conversation about how to navigate divorce with intention — not just survival.
Together, they explore:
What to know legally before emotions take over
How emotional support can dramatically change the divorce experience
Why having the right community around you can reduce isolation and speed healing
How shared experiences create strength, clarity, and hope during transition
One of the most powerful parts of this conversation is the role of community support, including the Empowered Exit Divorce Community Group — a space created for individuals moving through divorce to feel seen, supported, and understood, rather than alone 

This episode is a reminder that divorce doesn’t have to be navigated in silence — and that when legal guidance, emotional support, and community come together, real healing becomes possible.
🎧 Listen now and learn how to move through divorce with clarity, support, and intention.

Guest Resources & Support
If you are thinking about divorce, in the process of making the decision, or already navigating it, support matters.
Andrea Klein
Director of Operations, The Riley Divorce & Family Law Firm
Andrea supports individuals through the legal side of divorce, helping them understand their rights, responsibilities, and next steps with clarity and confidence.
Michelina Cusano
Certified Divorce Specialist & Divorce Coach
Michelina works with individuals navigating divorce to process emotional change, rebuild confidence, and move forward with intention and self-trust.
🔗 Community Support Resource:
 Empowered Exit Divorce Community Group

Hiring a babysitter can feel overwhelming — especially when you’re not sure what questions to ask or how to set clear expectations.
In this episode of Intentional Household, Laura Wilson is joined by Allie Dunbar, founder of The Summerhill Club, a boutique babysitting and family-helper agency supporting hundreds of families across Toronto and New York City.
Together, they break down how parents can confidently screen, interview, and set babysitters up for success — even when hiring independently. From red flags to watch for, to interview questions that actually reveal fit, this episode offers practical, step-by-step guidance to take the stress out of babysitting decisions.
🎁 Plus, listeners can download a free babysitter checklist with sample screening questions, interview prompts, and communication templates.

In this powerful episode of the Intentional Household Podcast, Laura sits down with trainer, coach, and former varsity lacrosse athlete Liz Corrente to explore how support, mentorship, and teamwork shape women’s confidence—both inside and far beyond the gym.
Liz brings a unique background in psychology, counseling, and athletics, giving her a deeply holistic approach to training. Together, she and Laura dive into why so many women feel pressure to “do it all,” how asking for help becomes a strength, and the incredible transformation that happens when we finally give ourselves permission to receive support.
🌱 In this episode, we explore:
Why women often struggle to seek support—even when they need it most
Misconceptions about hiring a trainer and how to reframe them
How physical training and mental health deeply influence each other
The underestimated impact a trainer can have on your whole life (Laura shares her own 29029 story)
Liz’s philosophy for pushing clients safely and confidently beyond their comfort zones
How teamwork in sports shapes resilient, capable girls
Practical guidance for women who feel stuck or unsure where to begin
How parents can support their kids… without helicoptering
Whether you're thinking about hiring a trainer, trying to rebuild your confidence, or raising daughters who know the power of support, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.
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