Feeling overwhelmed but not sure why? In this episode, we break down the 3 common mom types (type A Type B and Type C-) and the simple quick fixes each one needs to feel more in control at home. Learn how to stop overfunctioning, build momentum when you're stuck and get clear on what actually matters in your day. If you've been tired, scattered or stretched thin, this episode will help you understand your patterns and shift out of survival mode with small, doable changes.
If your routines feel heavy, your schedule feels chaotic, and you’re constantly reacting instead of living with intention—this episode is your reset. Today we’re digging into why knowing your personal values is the first step in building systems and schedules that actually support you.
I walk you through the exact process inside the Balance It Planner for uncovering your core values, rating how aligned you are with them and choosing a theme as a filter for the decisions you make all year long.
You’ll learn how to stop building your life around “shoulds,” and start creating systems that hold you up, not weigh you down.
In this episode:
• Why your overwhelm is really a values misalignment
• How to identify your personal values using simple prompts
• The rating exercise that reveals what needs support
• How to choose your word or theme for the year
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In this episode, we dig into the hidden cost of task switching-the research-backed reason moms feel overwhelmed, scattered and drained. You'll learn what switch-costs are, how much time they steal from your day and the 3 simple shifts that help you reclaim your focus, energy and sanity.
In this milestone episode, I share what I would do differently if I were to start over with no systems as a working mom trying to balance it all. This episode will show your where to start if you want to rebuild your days on a foundation that actually supports your real life, break the cycle of guilt and finally get organized as a busy working mom
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Feeling overwhelmed before you even start your to-do list?
In this episode, I break down the stress-free way to do a brain dump so that the blank page doesn't cause you even more stress than that list itself.
You’ll learn a simple two-category method to organize your thoughts. Plus, I’ll show you how to use Later Lists so nothing urgent falls through the cracks and the non-urgent stuff stops clogging your brain. Perfect for busy moms who need a little extra structure to beat the overwhelm
The after-school hours can feel like total mayhem — hangry kids, missing uniforms, and meltdowns before dinner. In this episode, I’m sharing four simple ways you can help calm the chaos, set clear expectations, and bring more peace into the busiest part of your day. From planning snacks ahead to creating smoother transitions after school, you’ll walk away with practical, mom-tested strategies you can use today
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Ever feel like your to-do list just never ends? You cross one thing off, and somehow three more appear — like it’s mocking you from the fridge or your Notes app.
In this episode of The Balance It Method Podcast, we’re talking about why traditional to-do lists don’t actually work for busy moms — and how to rethink the way you plan your days so you can finally feel caught up.
You’ll learn:
💭 The hidden reason your brain feels stuck and overwhelmed when you look at your list
⚡ What’s actually happening when you procrastinate or “stress clean” instead of tackling your to-dos
🧩 A simple mindset shift to help you prioritize what really matters (and stop feeling behind all the time)
If you’ve ever ended your day wondering where your time went — this one’s for you
Make the holidays feel magical...not like a full time job.
If the thought of juggling gifts, events, meals and all the things that make up the holiday season already has you feeling overwhelmed, this episode will help you get ahead before the chaos begins!
In this episode, we're setting up 4 simple systems you can put into place now to make the holiday season feel easier, calmer and way less stressful.
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In this episode, I'm giving you a crash course on getting out of survival mode using the Balance It Method- 3 step framework. Whether you're a working mom, stay at home mom, entrepreneur mom or just a mom who's tired of being stretched too thin, this episode will give you exactly what you need to break free from chaos and start balancing it all.
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In this episode, we're breaking down the 5 things every working mom needs to actually reach her goals without burning our or giving up by February.
If you're ready to stop spinning your wheels and start making progress that actually feels good, this episode is your roadmap.
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If you’ve ever set goals in January but then by the end of the month you're feeling totally wiped out and not at all motivated, this one’s for you. In this episode, we're talking about how getting a head start before the holidays hit can change the way you feel for the entire new year and how it can super charge your goal setting. No more new year pressure!
You’ll learn how long-term planning helps you get out of survival mode, helps you feel more organized, and allows you to make choices with intention and that align with the life you really want to be living
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Does your brain ever feel like it’s juggling a hundred little tabs at once? Between work, home, and family moms are constantly task-switching—and it’s exhausting. In this episode, we’re talking about batching: what it is, why it works, and how it can bring more calm and focus into your busy days.
You’ll learn:
• How batching helps moms fight overwhelm and decision fatigue
• Real-life examples of batching
• How to start batching without overcomplicating your routine
Think of this as a practical, mom-friendly guide to doing less switching and more living. Grab your earbuds and let’s simplify
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Overwhelmed by your weekly to-do list? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re breaking down a simple but powerful system called the Priority Funnel—a better way to plan your week without overloading your nervous system with an endless list of tasks. You’ll learn how to sort what really matters, make space for the unexpected, and finally ditch the pressure to “do it all.”
Whatever you may be juggling, this method will help you stay focused on what actually moves the needle
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Ever sit down to finally get something done-an email, your weekly plan, that one task you keep putting off- and 2 minutes in you're either scrolling Pinterest recipes or needing to stop to go get your kid another snack?
Distractions come at us from every direction. In this episode, I'm sharing practical, mom-friendly strategies to help you:
- set clear focus signals
- use your time blocks wisely
- beat shiny object syndrome
- make all the boring tasks feel more sparkly
Press play to reclaim your focus, set boundaries like a pro and show your kiddos what intentional work really looks like
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Tired of creating routines and schedules and never being able to stick with the plans you took so much time to create? In this episode, I'm talking all about what keeps you motivated to get up off the couch, stop scrolling and stay committed to your schedules. This is the pep talk we all need from time to time
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Feeling buried under housework and have no time to clean? In this episode, we're talking about a simple system called Tidy Times-quick 5 minute resets that help busy moms manage the mess and keep yo with the daily housework without adding hours of cleaning.
Inside, I'll walk you through my framework for making this system so effective and you'll learn how to fit it into your already full schedule.
This will help you prevent overwhelming messes, prevent clutter build up and make housework feel lighter.
If you're a mom who feels like you're always behind on cleaning, this episode is for you.
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Ever feel like your to-do list is running you — instead of the other way around?
In this final episode of the Back to School series, we're diving into the weekly planning rhythm that holds it all together. This is the step where your systems stop becoming a "maybe" and start actually working — inside real time blocks, on real days, in your real life.
You'll learn:
Why weekly planning is the backbone of a calm, well-run home
How to "stack your systems" so they don’t fall through the cracks
The simple Priority Funnel method to avoid overloading your week
What it really looks like to plan your week in under 30 minutes
Whether you’re juggling school drop-offs, work meetings, or just trying to remember what’s for dinner — this is the system that helps everything click into place
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In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most powerful systems you can build as a busy mom: a weekly reset system (aka your Sunday Reset — even if it doesn’t happen on Sunday). If you’ve ever rolled into the week already behind, forgotten the permission slip, or felt like you were constantly putting out one fire after the next, this one’s for you.
You’ll learn:
Why chaos isn't inevitable
How to “line up your dominoes” so your week flows with less effort
What a realistic weekly reset actually looks like
Simple ways to prepare your home, calendar, and routines before life speeds back up
This isn’t about perfection — it’s about giving “future you” a fighting chance.
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If your mornings feel like chaos (think: cereal spills, missing lunchboxes, and the baby crying while the dog throws up), you are not alone. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
In this episode, we’re diving into one of the biggest sanity-savers for busy moms: your AM Non-Negotiable Block — the simple, repeatable system that sets your whole day in motion.
Inside this episode:
What a non-negotiable block actually is (and what it’s not)
The 5 key time blocks that structure your day inside the Balance It Method system
A real-life example of what my AM block looks like (including how I systemize breakfast, lunches, and tidying)
Why cutting the fluff and focusing on survival tasks is the secret to smoother mornings
This is your permission slip to do less, but do it with purpose — so you can get out the door feeling calm, not chaotic.
🎧 Hit play and learn how to take your mornings from meltdown to manageable — one non-negotiable at a time.
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In this episode of the series, I'm sharing the very first step to help working moms move out of summer holiday mode, into the busy school season. If you're tired of scrambling, forgetting things or starting the school year in survival mode, this episode is for you.
Whether you're managing a school supply list, work deadlines or just trying to figure out if your kid still fits into their shoes- this is the back-to-school reset you need.