19. Balancing Business, Marriage & Motherhood with Jodi Graves
In this episode, we sit down with Jodi Graves — entrepreneur, doula, nanny agency owner, and Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) in training — to talk about what it really takes to manage multiple businesses without sacrificing your marriage, your family, or your health. Jody shares the communication strategies that keep her marriage strong, how she protects her time and energy, and why she believes your health is your most important asset at every stage of life.
Topics Covered:
- How Jodi manages three businesses and five degrees while staying present at home
- The communication habit that sets expectations and eliminates uncertainty in her marriage
- Finding quality couple time during busy seasons, even in short increments
- Why delegating household tasks (grocery delivery, cleaning help) is worth the investment
- Michigan Family Doulas and Michigan Family Nannies — how they support families from birth through childcare
- How her nutrition company serves women trying to conceive, postpartum moms, and women in perimenopause and menopause
- Why Western medicine has historically fallen short for perimenopausal women — and how functional nutrition fills the gap
- Sleep hygiene tips that actually work, especially during hormonal transitions
- The "need vs. want" method Jody uses to stay financially disciplined
- Her daily non-negotiables for physical wellness: sleep, movement, weight training, infrared sauna, and balanced eating
Connect with Jodi:
- Nutrition: @Jodi_Graves_Official
- @michiganfamilydoulas
- https://michiganfamilydoulas.com
Key Takeaways:
- Over-communication with your partner prevents resentment and misaligned expectations.
- Busy seasons are temporary — name that, and it takes the pressure off.
- Delegation isn't a luxury; it's a strategy for protecting your most valuable resource: time.
- Sleep hygiene matters at every life stage, but especially during perimenopause.
- Financial discipline looks like a pause — not a "no."
