A month ago, my parents came to visit, and my mom and I had a series of really good conversations. Conversations that were deeper than we had had in years. And we both loved it. It made me realize that the last few years, when we've been together I've been in "mom" mode, and she's been in "grandma" mode, which means we don't get to talk like we used to.

Part of that is just this season of life. But, I'm guessing some of you might feel the same.

Because of all of this, this week, I'm giving you 5 Questions To Ask Your Mom this Mother's Day by sharing a conversation I had with my mom. I was inspired by Laura Tremaine, her 10 Things To Tell You Podcast, and her continued advocacy of starting meaningful conversations.

I hope it encourages you to call your mom, or take her to coffee and chat over these topics.

And for those of you missing your moms, grieving the relationship you wish you had with your mom, or waiting to become a mom again, I'm holding space for you this week and always.

This week, I'm sharing a conversation with Amanda Auer.

Amanda is a mom of 4, who walked through unexpected heart failure with one of her daughters two years ago.

Throughout their hospital stay, Amanda documented their journey online, providing updates to friends and family, and inviting people into their hospital experience, fears, and the process of figuring out what was wrong and how best to care for her daughter.

Amanda's honesty and vulnerability as she walked through a season that would be any mom's worst nightmare captivated thousands, and she continued writing online as her daughter and family healed.

In this episode, we talk about trauma, allowing our kids to take risks, and choosing to believe in God in the midst of our hardest seasons.

I'm thrilled to share this week's conversation, with Emi Rigby. Emi is someone I've followed online since college when she ran a travel blog, and I've looked up to her ever since. She is positive, adventurous, and creative, and she never fails to inspire me with her various pursuits.

In addition to being a mom (of 3!), she's worked for Teach For America, Google, and a handful of other companies and creative ventures. In this episode, we talk about finding ways to build adventure into your weeks, managing career aspirations with motherhood, and carving out time for your own passions and pursuits.

I left our conversation feeling inspired to have a positive, proactive approach to motherhood and my vocational goals, and I know you will too.