Reserve your free seat at the 'Permission to Prioritize Your Energy' workshop ! Learn how to stop energy leaks and become an energized woman through daily permission slips. Are you constantly exhausted even though you're doing "all the right things" to relieve stress and overwhelm? Going to therapy, exercising, reading personal development books, scheduling self-care Sundays... but you STILL feel drained by 3pm? Today's 5-minute journaling session is for the working mom who knows her kids and un...
Jun 26, 2025•8 min•Season 3Ep. 155
You know that feeling when you look around at your life and think, "This isn't what I pictured at all"? Maybe you imagined climbing the corporate ladder while being the Pinterest-perfect mom. Or maybe you thought you'd have more control over how things turned out. But here you are—juggling a demanding job, feeling guilty about missing bedtime stories, and wondering if this chaos is just "your season" or if there's actually a way through it. Andrea Smith gets it. She went from successful corporat...
Jun 24, 2025•27 min•Season 3Ep. 154
🎯 REGISTER NOW: FREE 20-minute workshop "Permission to Prioritize Your Energy": www.samanthapenkoff.com/energy-workshop . Happening on Tuesday, June 24th! Get daily permission slips that fuel you instead of drain you You're doing all the "right" things —therapy sessions, morning workouts, self-care Sundays, those personal development books everyone raves about. So why are you still completely exhausted by 3 PM? Why does nothing seem to bring your energy back? If you're a mom who loves your kids...
Jun 19, 2025•7 min•Season 3Ep. 153
Ever booked a 3:30pm massage and then almost canceled it five times because you felt guilty leaving work early? That pit in your stomach when you think about doing something for YOU during work hours? My client Kristi knows it well. She's a CFO who couldn't shake the guilt of walking out while her team stayed until 5. 🎯 What you'll learn: The "Autopilot Override Framework" that stops you from sabotaging your own self-care Why your guilt is actually hurting your leadership and the mindset shift ...
Jun 17, 2025•15 min•Season 3Ep. 152
Tired of putting everyone else's needs before your own? In this 5-minute journaling session, you'll identify what self-care you're avoiding and uncover the real reasons why. Through 4 strategic prompts, you'll discover whose voice is keeping you stuck and how prioritizing yourself actually helps you show up better for everyone else. Start the 5 Day Calm Mind Challenge , in just 2 mins/day! What You'll Discover: The specific self-care need you keep putting off (and why) The story you're telling y...
Jun 12, 2025•7 min•Season 3Ep. 151
Does this sound familiar? "I barely have time to breathe, let alone add another thing to my plate. Between crushing it at work, being present for my kids, and keeping our home running, when am I supposed to find time for me? I should be able to handle this on my own..." If you're a working mom who feels maxed out but keeps pushing through, this episode is for you. 3 Game-Changing Insights You'll Discover: 🔄 The Time Paradox Truth: Why the very thing you think you don't have time for is exactly ...
Jun 10, 2025•21 min•Season 3Ep. 150
Learn how to FINALLY break your 'bad' habits! Like mindlessly scrolling when you should be present with your kids, or cleaning the house for the third time today instead of working on that side project you keep talking about. Here's the thing nobody tells you: every "bad" habit you have is actually serving a purpose. That's why willpower alone never works. In this 5-minute journaling session, I'll walk you through the exact 4-prompt framework that helped me break my Instagram scrolling habit (an...
Jun 05, 2025•10 min•Season 3Ep. 149
You know that feeling when you're taking a relaxing bath and you think "this would make such a good reel"? Yeah... that was my breaking point too. 🛁 I sat down to record this episode planning to share all my big insights from 30 days off social media. But here's the thing—I don't have it all figured out yet. And I'm giving myself permission to be okay with that. If you're tired of your brain working in "social media clips" and putting pressure on yourself to have the perfect plan for everything...
Jun 03, 2025•27 min•Season 3Ep. 148
Ever snap at your kids and immediately think "good moms don't do this"? You're not alone, and more importantly - that guilt is lying to you. Click here to download the FREE Calm Mind Blueprint to go from guilt & overwhelm to inner peace & worthiness with steps to achieve it in just 2 mins/day. In this quick journaling session, we're getting to the root of mom guilt so you can finally release the shame that's been weighing you down. Inspired by Tuesday's episode with Emily Rose Hardy, tod...
May 29, 2025•6 min•Season 3Ep. 147
Are you caught in the cycle of mom guilt, constantly putting everyone else first and feeling like you've lost yourself in motherhood? In this episode, I chat with Emily Rose, host of the Worthy Mother podcast and certified motherhood studies practitioner, about breaking free from the shame spiral and becoming the main character in your own life again. What you'll hear in this episode: Why mom guilt is really about shame and how to move towards compassion How to identify the underlying beliefs ca...
May 27, 2025•35 min•Season 3Ep. 146
Are you listening to this episode while simultaneously checking emails, making mental to-do lists, or feeling guilty that you're not doing enough ? You're not alone! 🌟 In this powerful episode, I'm diving deep into why high-achieving working moms stay stuck in burnout cycles — even when they're succeeding by everyone else's standards — and helping YOU break through this burnout trap! In this episode, these 3 strategic journal prompts will help you: Discover the surprising way hyper-achieving mi...
May 22, 2025•8 min•Season 3Ep. 145
You know that moment when you're frantically getting everyone out the door while your 7-year-old suddenly can't find their favorite shirt, your partner hasn't noticed the lunch boxes still need packing, and your work phone is already pinging with messages? That's not just chaos—it's a neurological perfect storm. Your cortisol is peaking, your executive function is overwhelmed, and your brain is desperately seeking control. No wonder you snap. In this tactical finale of our Let Them Theory series...
May 20, 2025•39 min•Season 3Ep. 144
Are you exhausted from trying to control (or manage) everyone and everything around you? That's so easy to do with all of our career & motherhood responsibilities. We think: if only everyone complied, they'd all be happier and everything would go so much smoother! In this quick journaling session, we're applying Mel Robbins' viral "Let Them Theory" specifically to your life as a busy, overwhelmed, working mom. If you find yourself constantly drained by trying to manage your boss's expectatio...
May 15, 2025•9 min•Season 3Ep. 143
Are you a working mom with Mel Robbins' "Let Them Theory" sitting half-read on your nightstand? You're not alone! In this first installment of my 3-part series, I'm breaking down how to actually apply the Let Them Theory to your chaotic working mom life to reclaim your precious energy. As working moms, we're literally paid to manage things while simultaneously be responsible for small humans who need constant guidance. It's no wonder the concept of "letting them" feels impossible to implement! B...
May 13, 2025•16 min•Season 3Ep. 142
Ever catch yourself mindlessly scrolling through your phone when you could be fully present with your kids? OR getting some "me time" in the morning before they're awake? In this episode, I share the eye-opening conversation I had with an overwhelmed working mom who confessed that a "quick win" she'd LOVE to experience: to use her phone less and be more present in her life. As busy moms juggling careers, households, and relationships, our phones often become both our escape and our secret sabote...
May 08, 2025•10 min•Season 3Ep. 141
Click to register for the Free 20-min Journaling Workshop : "How to Feel Like You're Doing Enough " (May 7th at 1:30 PM est) Ever felt that panic when thinking about stepping away from social media? Or "I could NEVER!" In this raw and revealing episode, I share my journey of taking a full social media detox—deleting Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and even Pinterest from my devices. I dive deep into the real fears that surfaced (hello, sweaty palms and racing thoughts!) when I decided to disconne...
May 06, 2025•32 min•Season 3Ep. 140
Feeling like there are too many tabs open in your brain? 📂 You're not alone. In this focused 5-minute journaling episode, I'm tackling the #1 emotion I hear from ambitious, goal-oriented working moms: overwhelming overwhelm. When your to-do list never ends and everyone needs a piece of you, overwhelm isn't just an emotion—it's a constant state of being. But what if 5 minutes with your journal could help you find the breathing room you've been desperately seeking? ⏱️ In this episode, you'll disc...
May 01, 2025•8 min•Season 3Ep. 139
You know those times when you question if you're on the right path, or what if you're living someone else's version of your life? In this episode, I sit down with Giovanna Silvestre, founder of Confused Girl in the City and soon-to-be published author, who shares her remarkable journey from deep depression to discovering her authentic self-worth. Giovanna's story of breaking free from what she calls "the dark night of the LA soul" offers a roadmap for any woman who's feeling stuck, overwhelmed, ...
Apr 29, 2025•45 min•Season 3Ep. 138
When was the last time you felt genuinely excited about your future? In this special birthday week episode, we're breaking away from the heavier emotions we've been exploring to focus on something many busy moms have forgotten how to feel: anticipation and excitement for what's ahead. If you've been going through the motions for so long that you can barely remember what lights you up, this episode is your permission slip to dream again. I understand that feeling of disconnection all too well—tha...
Apr 24, 2025•10 min•Season 3Ep. 137
🎂 It's birthday week on the podcast, and I'm keeping things fun and lighthearted with a "Would You Rather" episode that dives into the impossible choices working moms face daily! After dropping my son off at the airport for his trip with dad (a bittersweet moment every mom can relate to), I thought we could explore some thought-provoking dilemmas that highlight the juggling act of motherhood and working life. From choosing between uninterrupted work days versus peaceful homes, to deciding wheth...
Apr 22, 2025•25 min•Season 3Ep. 136
Ever felt anger bubble up so intensely as a mom that it scared you? You're not alone. In this honest 5-minute journaling episode, I'm tackling the taboo topic that many mothers experience but few talk about: mom rage. As women, we're often conditioned to suppress anger or feel intense guilt when we experience it—especially as mothers. But what if your anger is actually trying to tell you something important? What if processing it properly could lead to deeper connections with yourself and your f...
Apr 17, 2025•9 min•Season 3Ep. 135
🎧 Is inner peace really possible when you're juggling a career and motherhood? In this "day in the life" episode, I get real about what it actually looks like to maintain calm during those chaotic morning routines and overwhelming mom moments - like when your kids just won't put on their shoes and you're already running late! Forget the myth of "perfect balance" - I'm sharing how I navigate my own overwhelming moments as a single mom while still finding that elusive inner peace. (Yes, even when...
Apr 15, 2025•18 min•Season 3Ep. 134
Do you find yourself physically home but mentally still at work? As working moms, we often struggle with that daily transition between career woman and engaged parent. In this powerful 10-minute journaling workshop, I'm sharing the exact prompts that help you finish your workday feeling impactful & fulfilled then transition home with the energy to truly connect with your family. If you've ever found yourself cooking dinner while still mentally responding to work emails, or going through bedt...
Apr 10, 2025•11 min•Season 3Ep. 137
Are you constantly running from place to place feeling frantic and overwhelmed? In this episode, I sit down with Michelle Gauthier, life coach and host of the Overwhelmed Working Woman podcast, who helps busy, overwhelmed working women find peace and efficiency. Michelle shares how she went from living in mom guilt and constant frenzy to creating a more intentional, peaceful life. She introduces us to her game-changing "to-don't list" concept - a powerful tool that eliminates decision fatigue an...
Apr 08, 2025•29 min•Season 3Ep. 132
Are you tired of being told to (or feeling like you should) "just be grateful" when life feels overwhelming? In this powerful 5-minute journaling episode, I'm challenging the culture of forced gratitude that keeps so many ambitious moms stuck in cycles of denial and disconnection. If you've ever caught yourself saying "I should be grateful for my job" or "I should be grateful for my family" while secretly feeling frustrated, overwhelmed, or unfulfilled—this episode is for you. I believe it's tim...
Apr 03, 2025•8 min•Season 3Ep. 131
Ever feel like you're failing at either work OR motherhood... or dropping the ball at both? Like no matter how hard you try, you can never get the elusive "balance" thing right? 💫 In this eye-opening episode, I'm challenging the traditional concept of "balance" and sharing why it's setting ambitious moms up for failure. As a single working mom myself, I don't have perfect balance—but I've discovered something FAR MORE valuable: inner peace that follows me wherever I go. In this episode, I break...
Apr 01, 2025•25 min•Season 3Ep. 130
Ever feel like you're constantly choosing between crushing it at work and being fully present with your kids? 🌪️ That corporate ladder you've spent a decade climbing suddenly feels like it's leaning against the wrong wall? In this power-packed 5-minute journal session, I'm challenging the myth of "having it all" and replacing it with something way more powerful: having inner peace regardless of which area of your life takes priority on any given day. In this episode, you'll discover: Why the tr...
Mar 27, 2025•8 min•Season 3Ep. 129
Have you ever stopped to think "am I proud of myself & the life I'm building?" In this episode of Journal Entries, I revisit a recent, vulnerable journal entry that completely shifted my perspective on pride and self-worth. I explore what it truly means to feel proud of your life choices versus simply following expectations or checking boxes. Through my own breakthrough realization during a lunar eclipse journaling session, I discovered the profound difference between complying with others' ...
Mar 25, 2025•18 min•Season 3Ep. 128
Do you feel like you're carrying an invisible backpack of worries, thoughts, and emotional weight that's slowing you down? 🎒 In this week's 5-minute journaling session, I'm giving you permission to set down ONE thing that's been weighing on you. Because here's the truth—we're not meant to carry everything. Some things deserve to be released, and doing so creates the mental space you need to move forward with clarity and purpose. In this episode, you'll discover: The powerful shift that happens ...
Mar 20, 2025•7 min•Season 3Ep. 127
Ever found yourself stuck in an endless loop of "should I or shouldn't I" when it comes to your career? 🤯 That's exactly where I was before discovering the ONE question that changed everything and learned how to strategically journal through decisions! In this candid episode, I'm sharing how I spent MONTHS agonizing over a career decision that my gut knew in seconds. This journey taught me powerful lessons about trusting myself, breaking free from other people's expectations, and finally making...
Mar 18, 2025•23 min•Season 3Ep. 126
