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Please let me introduce myself. My name is Cindy Caprio Woulfe.
I'm a full-time mom, certified meditation teacher and wellness advocate who learned the hard way that motherhood can feel like being "in the weeds" of a crazy busy restaurant—except there's no end-of-shift cash tips and nobody else to cover your tables.
But really, the best way for you to get to know me may be through the timeline I've created below.
TIMELINE
University of Colorado at Boulder:
Got a degree in Communication (little did I know toddlers don't respond well to logical communication)
NYC Restaurant Days:
Worked at a very busy upscale sports bar directly across from the Empire State Building and two blocks from Madison Square Garden—learned what being "in the weeds" meant when you're completely overwhelmed and overstimulated (didn't know motherhood would feel exactly the same)
Institute of Integrative Nutrition
Became an alumna —figured if I was going to obsess over what my kids ate, I should get educated about it
Became a Mom
Had my first son and discovered that "sleep when the baby sleeps" is advice clearly given by people who've never actually had babies
The Sweet Potato Incident
Spent time carefully picking out organic sweet potatoes, steaming and pureeing them for my four-month-old, then grabbed a protein bar for my own dinner (priorities, right?)
Moving While Mothering
Moved to a new house in a new state with a new baby and toddler during three straight days of icy weather (because we apparently move every time I'm pregnant)
The Crib Escape Artist
Second son started climbing out of his crib at age two, ending my precious naptime routine and beginning the era of drive-thru naps
Starbucks Drive-Thru Therapy
Spent countless afternoons driving around with my sleeping two-year-old, sipping coffee and having my daily cry in the car because it was literally my only quiet time
The Bathroom Prison Break
Got locked in my bathroom by my three-year-old due to baby-proof locks, had to escape through the window using a grocery cart cover and called the cops on myself (even the officer struggled with those locks)
Mom Group Reality Check
Discovered not all moms are created equal when my four-year-old wasn't invited to a classmate's party that I saw on social media (mean girls grow up to be mean moms)
Boudoir Breakthrough
Had a photo shoot when my first was five months old to remember I was still a woman, not just a baby-making vessel (brought my sexy back and my confidence too)
The Dark Kitchen Moment
Found myself sitting in my son's tiny Pottery Barn chair in my quiet kitchen after a long day, thinking "What is wrong with me?"—officially realized I was in the weeds
Sound Bath Discovery
Tried my first Himalayan sound bath and learned not to pooh-pooh the woo (turns out alternative wellness actually works)
Book Club Salvation
Started a neighborhood book club with seven moms that became my monthly lifeline and therapy session disguised as literary discussion
Meditation Teacher Certification
Became a certified meditation teacher because I needed to learn how to find zen in the chaos
Connecticut Life
Currently residing with husband and two sons, balancing motherhood with wellness advocacy
Fairfield County Mom Contributor
Started writing for the publication, sharing my motherhood experiences with other moms in the weeds
2025
Published In the Weeds, turning my chaotic motherhood journey into a 30-day guide for other moms struggling to keep their heads above water
Still learning one day at a time that the more I take care of myself, the better I can take care of my children—and that's perfectly okay.
MY POINT
The moral of the story...
Motherhood will throw you into the weeds, but with the right tools, support and self-forgiveness, you can find your way back to the light. Trust me, I've been there.
Motherhood is messy, but your heart matters too.
Download the FREE In the Weeds Reflection Guide, an honest tool to help you reconnect with yourself in the chaos of mom life.