Does your morning feel like the perfect start to your day or a dumpster fire of chaos? Maybe somewhere in the middle depending on the day? Do you wish it was different? Today, in this quick Monday Momentum episode, we are talking about the key secrets to a busy mom’s morning routine that actually works. For the show notes and all the links mentioned in today’s episode, head to secretsofsupermom.com/123 . Haven’t left a review for the show yet? I would be ever so grateful to help me spread the wo...
May 15, 2023•10 min•Ep. 123
Have you ever wished there was a way to make your family work better together as a team? Our guest, Hilary Kinney, is an award-winning blogger and author of the non-fiction book Project Management for Parents. She wrote this guide to teamwork and organization during the pandemic, to help families reduce stress and streamline life at home. In today’s episode, we discuss… What exactly is project management in the first place How processes, routines, systems, and strategy is critical in project man...
May 11, 2023•28 min•Ep. 122
Have you ever felt like you wish you could magically increase your energy so you could get it all done? As busy, ambitious moms we can often feel exhausted from all the tasks we try to complete, and we always seem to be short of resources like time, money, and energy. Without these resources, we get less done and feel more frazzled. Today we are going to talk about how your energy is impacted by the actual task at hand. When you are asked to do something, add something to your list, or otherwise...
May 08, 2023•10 min•Ep. 121
Our guest today shares her journey to life work harmony through corporate overwork and overwhelm. Karin Freeland, is a wife, mom of two boys, and recovered corporate workaholic. After 15 years in high-pressure leadership roles at Fortune 500 companies, she’s reinvented her life. Karin is an author, speaker, and certified Life Reinvention Coach. In today’s episode, we discuss… Karin’s journey through corporate to reinvention Working until past midnight, bragging about who works more, and having a...
May 04, 2023•32 min•Ep. 120
I get it. You are used to being a “yes, girl”. You make things happen. You get things done. And you make other people happy in the process. Even if it means shifting your personal boundaries. Even if a yes to them means a no to you . Even if you are already exhausted and almost to capacity. Today we are going to talk about why just because you can take on a project, task, or ask, doesn’t mean you should . Not only that, we are going to talk about some key questions to ask yourself to know when t...
May 01, 2023•14 min•Ep. 119
Do you feel like the old standby time management tips just don’t seem to work? Do you wish there was time management for moms instead? I have just the guest for you! Marisa Lonic is a keynote speaker, life & business coach, 3x author, top-rated podcast host and the founder of Mama Work It. Her time management and goal achievement strategies have helped the most overwhelmed mamas turn their dreams into reality, even when they thought they had no time to make any of it happen. In today’s episo...
Apr 27, 2023•33 min•Ep. 118
According to Harvard Business Review, women are asked to volunteer for invisible tasks at work 44% more often than men. Our guest today, Kelli Thompson, was always asked to organize time-sucking parties or fundraisers, for which she never received recognition. Invisible tasks benefit the organization but likely don’t contribute to someone’s performance evaluation and career advancement, hence making the work invisible for pay and promotions. Kelli is a keynote speaker, writer, and award-winning ...
Apr 20, 2023•33 min•Ep. 117
Are you a busy mom with way too much to do? Do stress and overwhelm creep in daily causing you to feel pressure, yell, or want to escape instead of feeling calm and at peace with your family? Our guest today, stress coach Elizabeth Andreyevskiy shares some tips on how to get to the bottom of this stress and overwhelm to choose the life you want to live. In today’s episode, we discuss… Changing the way you approach your children by changing the way you approach yourself Taking care of your needs ...
Apr 13, 2023•28 min•Ep. 116
Have you ever thought people might think “how dare she?!” if you applied for a promotion, tried to hit a stretch health goal, took on a big project, or did something else completely outside of your comfort zone? What came up for you? Fear, self-doubt, imposter syndrome? Our guest today is Jean Tien, speaker, award-winning author, and creator of The S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Method. She shares with us how to get over imposter syndrome and find success. In today’s episode, we discuss… What it means to do thi...
Apr 06, 2023•40 min•Ep. 115
Have you ever taken–or maybe even just considered–a social media break? Our guest today is Sandy Cooper, and she shares her experience, resentment, and ultimate addiction to social media. In today’s episode, we discuss… Sandy’s social media experience and ultimate addiction Her fear of losing touch with her family, concern about not being able to monitor her children, and risk of career suicide Sandy’s year-long social media hiatus in order to focus on writing a book What happened when she retur...
Mar 30, 2023•30 min•Ep. 114
Getting out of your head can be a challenge as we battle things like insecurity, perfectionism, and big ambition. Our guest today is Alyssa Morton is the owner of five businesses, a mom of two toddlers, podcast host, and her first book "Welcome To The Room, Mama: The Mompreneurs Guide To Getting Out Of Your Head, Ditching The Mom Guilt, And Building A Successful Business" just launched out into the world at the end of February. In today’s episode, we discuss… Doing better for and because of your...
Mar 23, 2023•30 min•Ep. 113
Our guest today is Heather Chauvin leadership coach, author, mom, and so much more. Heather shares with us how to feel alive, energized, and free when the world has different expectations of whom you need to be. In today’s episode, we discuss… Getting your butt kicked when first becoming a mom The fear of failure as a mom The other side of being described as a supermom Feeling “not this” when thinking about your life or parts of your life The shock of a health diagnosis The “wouldn’t it be nice ...
Mar 16, 2023•35 min•Ep. 112
Anxiety. Anger. Stress. How do you handle these feelings when they come up as a busy, working mom? Today’s guest, Dr. Gina Schneider, talks about anxiety, anger, and stress and how to break free from these feelings when they sometimes seem to take over. In today’s episode, we discuss… Letting go of control and finding another way Daily stress management The panic and brain fog caused by anxiety, anger, and stress Our belief that we must “do” instead of “pause and breathe” A deep breathing strate...
Mar 09, 2023•40 min•Ep. 111
How do you really master your to-do list? What to-do list mistakes might you be making and what should you do instead? In today’s episode, our guest Alicia Cohen shares the tips and tricks to master your massive to-do list so you can destress and remove the overwhelm. In today’s episode, we discuss… Why do we always feel so behind? Three big mistakes you might be making when it comes to creating your to-do list Your overwhelming calendar when you add a million to-dos A prioritized to-do list vs....
Mar 02, 2023•43 min•Ep. 110
How do moms actually get enough sleep? How do you stop yourself from giving up sleep to get more done? And when you actually decide that sleep is important, how do you keep your mind from racing when you finally do lay down? In today’s episode, we discuss… Sleep as the most important form of self-care Why busy moms often give up sleep to get more done The impact of limited sleep on your brain function Why your mind races the minute you lay down to sleep and how to stop it The impact of not givin...
Feb 23, 2023•29 min•Ep. 109
In today’s fascinating episode, learn how the 5 personality patterns impact our motherhood journey. Not sure what your personality pattern is? Listen in or take the quiz in the show notes to find out! Our guest Michelle Grosser, mom of two, lawyer turned life coach for millennial moms, and host of The Calm Mom Podcast (formerly The Motherhood Podcast) shares it all. In today’s episode, we discuss… The mind-body connection when it comes to how we feel Personality patterns and how they are created...
Feb 16, 2023•31 min•Ep. 108
How do you feel about your body after baby? If you are like many moms, you feel like your body has changed forever. Our guest today Jennifer Lathrop works with pregnant, postpartum, and very postpartum women to help them move their bodies through safe and effective exercises. In today’s episode, we discuss… Why it is so important for moms to move their body after baby The benefits of moving and feeling good as a new mom Modeling movement for your children and being a good example Finding somethi...
Feb 09, 2023•33 min•Ep. 107
Do you ever ask yourself, “Why do I get overwhelmed so easily?” Does the weight of everything you are trying to do sometimes feel impossible? You are not alone. Our guest today is Leah Remillet, podcaster, speaker, and anti-hustle business coach. In today’s episode, we discuss… Leah’s experience with burnout in her business and realizing that she HAD to fix it The overwhelming feelings of guilt and resentment and failure How overwhelm, lack of sleep, and burning the candle at both ends put Leah ...
Feb 02, 2023•36 min•Ep. 106
If you are listening live as this episode airs, today is my birthday! And in celebration of this 43rd trip around the sun, I am sharing 43 things I have learned in my 43 years on this planet. Send me a message to let me know which one hits home for YOU! I am so happy you are here listening! For the show notes and all the links mentioned in today’s episode, head to secretsofsupermom.com/105 . Stay connected! www.secretsofsupermom.com Secrets of Supermom on Facebook Secrets of Supermom on Instagra...
Jan 26, 2023•8 min•Ep. 105
Does social media stress you out? Our guest today, Emily Schwalbach, says you are not alone. She has been a social media manager for 7 years and shares with us ways to use social media, both personally and for your business, in ways that remove the pressure and stress. In today’s episode, we discuss… Why Instagram and social media stresses you out Emily’s simple strategy for “doing less, but better” on social media and in life How to be strategic with your social media time and emotional energy ...
Jan 19, 2023•30 min•Ep. 104
Do you feel like a productive mom? Or do you often feel like the day gets away from you, not truly sure what actually got done that day? Our guest today, Georgie Bryant, shares some secrets from her Productive Mom Method so you can start feeling like a productive mom today. In today’s episode, we discuss… Where moms go wrong when they start planning their week How to ease the mental load and erase the brain fog Keeping a running list instead of doing miscellaneous tasks as they come up The huge ...
Jan 12, 2023•26 min•Ep. 103
What actually works when it comes to planning your new year? Is it vision boards or resolutions? Strict goal setting or a new planner? Is it a specific app? In today’s episode, we break down what actually works when it comes to setting new year goals and visions into motion. For the show notes and all the links mentioned in today’s episode, head to secretsofsupermom.com/102 . Stay connected! www.secretsofsupermom.com Secrets of Supermom on Facebook Secrets of Supermom on Instagram Text us your f...
Jan 05, 2023•11 min•Ep. 102
In this “best of” episode, hear the best tips from guest experts in time-management, productivity, planning, goal-setting, and simply being a supermom who share the secrets, the strategies, and the tools to plan your best year ever. Best-selling authors, CEOs and COOs of million-dollar corporations, women running six-figure side-hustles while working full-time, podcasters, bloggers, and more joined us to spill it all. In this “best of” episode, you’ll hear from… Christy Wright, the #1 bestsellin...
Dec 29, 2022•39 min•Ep. 101
We did it! The Secrets of Supermom Show podcast officially has made it to 100 episodes, and I could not be more excited! As a special treat for hitting 100, I am hosting a rapid-fire, ask-me-anything episode with all of your burning questions answered! Listen to find out… Emily wants to know…What do you do when you get super behind IN EVERYTHING and then you're super overwhelmed and don't know where to start? Heather wants to know…what do you think is the secret to your consistency in all aspect...
Dec 22, 2022•27 min•Ep. 100
Have you thought about a homeschool education for your children? Today’s first superdad guest shares some surprises he found in homeschooling and how the Owl Home Education Network is making it easier than ever for parents to make this choice if it is right for their family. In today’s episode, we discuss… Choosing a homeschool education and the concerns of many parents The time cost of homeschooling and whether is it overwhelming for parents The benefits and flexibility of homeschooling Misconc...
Dec 15, 2022•24 min•Ep. 99
Do you get a big opportunity and then the self-doubt starts to creep in? Do you accomplish something big, but then you are afraid to share it for fear of being “braggy” or conceited? Our guest today, Dr. Jessica Houston shares ways to conquer this self-doubt that can tend to plague us and recognize our inherent value. In today’s episode, we discuss… Self-doubt and why this tends to creep in for ambitious women Conquering self-doubt with action Why women tend to focus on the skills or qualificati...
Dec 08, 2022•28 min•Ep. 98
Our guest today is Nina Cruz, a certified conscious parent coach, social worker & Meditation teacher whose mission is to support parents in building healthy connections with their children. She does this by teaching them conscious parenting, where they heal their own childhood wounds so they can consciously raise empowered children. In today’s episode, we discuss… Conscious parenting as an experience Bringing awareness to what is happening inside yourself when you react in certain ways, espe...
Dec 01, 2022•30 min•Ep. 97
As a third-generation mompreneur, Megan Moran knows the beauty and power of being an entrepreneur and a mom. Today she shares how she maintains her mindset, connects with other women, and does what she loves while creating a legacy. In today’s episode, we discuss… Growing up as a child of an entrepreneur Owning a start-up as an 18-year-old woman The concept of “do what you love and the money will come” What happens when you don’t know what you love anymore The guiding compass in your life and fi...
Nov 24, 2022•34 min•Ep. 96
Are you feeling like you are controlling your time? Or is it completely out of control? Our guest today is Jaimee Campanella, time strategist and productivity consultant who mentors and guides parents, professionals, and entrepreneurs to take control of their time. She is the creator and principal facilitator of the Time Power program which gives parents the essential tools and strategies to avoid overwhelm and tame chaos so that they can regain control of their time for good. In today’s episode...
Nov 17, 2022•32 min•Ep. 95
Our guest today shares her best organizing tips for your life and business, knowing that clutter contributes to stress. As a business systems strategist and host of The Productivity Pod(cast), Brittany Dixon helps highly-driven visionary entrepreneurs implement day-to-day operations management, project management, systems and processes, and simple strategy to free up time to do big things in their own zone of genius. Whether she is teaching entrepreneurs simple strategies to reduce overwhelm in ...
Nov 10, 2022•29 min•Ep. 94