On my podcast It’s a Lot this week, I spoke with Rachel Kramer Bussel, a writer, editor, and toddler mom who is doing a LOT—and has been for decades. We discuss how she unintentionally dropped out of law school, the surprising reach of her cupcake blog, her decades of writing erotica and editing anthologies, and how she knows when it’s time to move onto a new chapter in her career. These days, Rachel is the editor-in-chief of Open Secrets Magazine, the organizer of personal storytelling summit Open Secrets Live (May 2 in NYC!), and now the host of the Finders and Keepers podcast.

In the second half of the show, we chat about her adoption journey, the chaos of being a toddler mom, children’s books we can’t stand, and more.

I hope you enjoy the episode! In the meantime, check out these fun quotes and memes inspired by our conversation.