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In this candid episode, Kaitlin reflects on approaching 2026 by creating an “In & Out” list instead of traditional resolutions. She shares personal insights on what habits and attitudes she’s leaving behind, and highlights the practices, routines, and connections she’s embracing for a happier, more intentional year. Tune in for relatable reflections, practical ideas, and a motivating push to start your new year with purpose—plus an invitation to connect and grow together.
🎧 Timestamps:
[0:00:01] Introduction, context for recording, and reflections on New Year’s resolutions
[0:02:00 approx.] Discussion of things to leave behind in 2026 (doom scrolling, waking up regretful, lingering laundry)
[0:06:00 approx.] Introduction to “in” list and supportive daily routines (early mornings, journaling)
[0:08:00 approx.] Insights about exercise choices and listening to your body
[0:11:00 approx.] Importance of visibility and connecting in-person; growth in business and family traditions
[0:16:30 approx.] Closing thoughts, encouragement, and invitation to connect
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This guide walks you step-by-step through how to simplify toy clutter with an easy-to-maintain system: https://think-happy-co.kit.com/toy-rotation
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In this episode of the Think Happy Podcast, we’re diving into two essential routines that help keep the chaos in check—daily resets and quarterly resets. Whether you’re trying to stay on top of toys, dishes, or that one drawer you’re afraid to open, these practical strategies are designed to help you reclaim your space and your sanity (without needing perfection).
🎧 Timestamps:
0:01 – Life Lately: Summer updates, lake adventures, and a very unexpected bathroom cleanup
3:12 – Today’s topic—daily and quarterly resets
4:08 – Daily Resets Deep Dive: What they are, when I do them, and how they keep my home from spiraling
6:21 – Quarterly Resets Explained: Bigger tasks that don’t happen daily but make a huge difference
8:12 – Seasonal Triggers: How your location and climate can guide your reset rhythm
9:51 – Free Toy Rotation Guide: A helpful (and totally free) tool to streamline your play space
🧸 Grab the Free Toy Rotation Guide:
This guide walks you step-by-step through how to simplify toy clutter with an easy-to-maintain system: https://think-happy-co.kit.com/toy-rotation
Can't get enough of Think Happy? Follow along on Instagram at @thinkhappy_co!
In this episode of the Think Happy Podcast, I return after a year-long break to share not only life updates but also an important message for moms: your playroom isn’t just a space for your kids—it’s a space that affects you, too.
Tune in to hear:
The top 3 benefits of an organized play space for moms
How clutter impacts your nervous system and mental clarity
Simple ways to encourage more independent play
If your home feels chaotic or your toy room stresses you out, this is the pep talk and practical help you need.
👉 Grab the FREE Toy Rotation Guide mentioned in the episode here!
Follow along on Instagram: @thinkhappy_co
The Self-Care No One Talks About: A Real Conversation for Real Moms
Motherhood doesn’t come with a manual, andneither does self-care.⏰ Hour-long morning routines?Not happening.
👐 “Taking a break” with little hands tugging at you? Impossible.
📋 Most self-care tips?Just more to add to your to-do list.
But what if self-care wasn’t something extra?
What if it was the secret to showing up as themom, woman, and person you actually want to be?
In this powerful, no-fluff conversation, life coaches Kaitlin Cuevas and Jackie Contessa break downreal self-care—the kind that actually fits into your life.
Here's what you'll walk away with:
✔️ Why self-care isn’t just “nice to have”—it’s survival (and how to make it non-negotiable)
✔️ The 9 self-care traps moms fall into—and how to break free
✔️ How your personality impacts your self-care needs—and what to do about it
✔️ Why taking care of yourself is the greatest gift you can give your family
✔️ A fresh perspective on self-care that actually works for you (no more one-size-fits-all nonsense)
This episode of the Think Happy Podcast features a deep dive into the Enneagram's influence on parenting with guest Terrie Power, a speech language pathologist and certified Enneagram coach. The discussion spans all nine Enneagram types, offering insights into each type's unique parenting styles, challenges, and strategies for growth. From managing Ones' inner critic to embracing vulnerability for Threes and ensuring Nines tackle emotional exhaustion, this conversation provides advice for parents who are looking to leverage their Enneagram type for better family dynamics.
Key Points:
Enneagram Types 4-9: characteristics, challenges, and growth strategies
Topics include: expressing emotions, managing energy drains, and valuing social time with children
Links referenced during this episode:
kirbeans.coffee
Can't get enough of Think Happy? Check out these FREEBIES!
A Mama’s Guide to Regaining Hours (Workbook): think-happy-co.ck.page/mama-regain
4 Steps to Building a Sustainable Habit (Workshop): think-happy-co.ck.page/habit-workshop
Priorities, Balance, & Consistency (Workshop): think-happy-co.ck.page/free-class
Hang out with Terrie here!
Website: www.terriepowercoaching.com
Free Enneagram Assessment: Take our free Enneagram Assessment
This episode of the Think Happy Podcast features a deep dive into the Enneagram's influence on parenting with guest Terrie Power, a speech language pathologist and certified Enneagram coach. The discussion spans all nine Enneagram types, offering insights into each type's unique parenting styles, challenges, and strategies for growth. From managing Ones' inner critic to embracing vulnerability for Threes and ensuring Nines tackle emotional exhaustion, this conversation provides advice for parents who are looking to leverage their Enneagram type for better family dynamics.
Key Points:
The importance of not typing children
Enneagram Types 1-3: characteristics, challenges, and growth strategies
Topics include: emotional expression, gratitude, resilience, and energy management
Links referenced during this episode:
kirbeans.coffee
Can't get enough of Think Happy? Check out these FREEBIES!
A Mama’s Guide to Regaining Hours (Workbook): think-happy-co.ck.page/mama-regain
4 Steps to Building a Sustainable Habit (Workshop): think-happy-co.ck.page/habit-workshop
Priorities, Balance, & Consistency (Workshop): think-happy-co.ck.page/free-class
Hang out with Terrie here!
Website: www.terriepowercoaching.com
Free Enneagram Assessment: Take our free Enneagram Assessment
Join me for a fun, open, and honest conversation with Lyssa Scott, sales mastery coach + branding expert, about our personal journeys to entrepreneurship and strategies for goal setting. Leave with practical strategies for successfully implementing habits and accomplishing goals, plus an extra dose of inspiration to follow your gut and listen to your intuition!
Key Points:
Creating a business that fits into your life, not vice versa
Maintaining motivation when you want to give up
Strategies for goal setting and building habits & routines
Links referenced during this episode:
kirbeans.coffee
Can't get enough of Think Happy? Check out these FREEBIES!
A Mama’s Guide to Regaining Hours (Workbook): think-happy-co.ck.page/mama-regain
4 Steps to Building a Sustainable Habit (Workshop): think-happy-co.ck.page/habit-workshop
Priorities, Balance, & Consistency (Workshop): think-happy-co.ck.page/free-class
Hang out with Lyssa here!
Join Lyssa for a personal growth + business growth retreat in Tulum, Mexico ⊹ 2024 retreats: https://maximumpotencytulm.showit.site/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/maximumpotency
The Maximum Potency Podcast: available on Spotify & apple
Email: lifeatmaximumpotency@gmail.com
Join me for a fun, open, and honest conversation with Lyssa Scott, sales mastery coach + branding expert, about our personal journeys to entrepreneurship and strategies for goal setting. Leave with practical strategies for successfully implementing habits and accomplishing goals, plus an extra dose of inspiration to follow your gut and listen to your intuition!
Key Points:
Creating a business that fits into your life, not vice versa
Maintaining motivation when you want to give up
Strategies for goal setting and building habits & routines
Links referenced during this episode:
kirbeans.coffee
Can't get enough of Think Happy? Check out these FREEBIES!
A Mama’s Guide to Regaining Hours (Workbook): think-happy-co.ck.page/mama-regain
4 Steps to Building a Sustainable Habit (Workshop): think-happy-co.ck.page/habit-workshop
Priorities, Balance, & Consistency (Workshop): think-happy-co.ck.page/free-class
Hang out with Lyssa here!
Join Lyssa for a personal growth + business growth retreat in Tulum, Mexico ⊹ 2024 retreats: https://maximumpotencytulm.showit.site/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/maximumpotency
The Maximum Potency Podcast: available on Spotify & apple
Email: lifeatmaximumpotency@gmail.com
Tune in to learn about how digital clutter adds to mental clutter…and ultimately, your mental load. We cover the uniqueness in mom’s digital clutter plus how to tackle your own digital clutter.
Key Points:
Defining digital clutter & examples
The impact of digital clutter on mental clutter (ie: distractions, decreased productivity, mental fatigue, procrastination, increased stress, etc.)
Unique challenges faced by parents, especially moms, in managing digital clutter.
5 steps to tackle your digital clutter
Links referenced during this episode:
kirbeans.coffee
Can't get enough of Think Happy? Check out these FREEBIES!
Tune into today’s episode with Catherine LifeDesign to explore the impact of negative emotions like procrastination, self-doubt, and perfectionism on our physical and mental health. Catherine shares her experiences with emotional abuse, chronic illness, and their connection to a dysregulated nervous system. Plus, learn a simple coping mechanism you can use at any time!
Key Points:
Regulating the nervous system
Coping mechanisms (such as VU OM)
Creating a sense of safety within your body
Links referenced during this episode:
kirbeans.coffee
Can't get enough of Think Happy? Check out these FREEBIES!
A Mama’s Guide to Regaining Hours (Workbook): think-happy-co.ck.page/mama-regain
4 Steps to Building a Sustainable Habit (Workshop): think-happy-co.ck.page/habit-workshop
Priorities, Balance, & Consistency (Workshop): think-happy-co.ck.page/free-class
Hang out with Catherine here!
https://catherinelifedesign.com/nervous-system-test/#op3-element-rcomuJEx
Instagram: @catherinelifedesign
Tune into today’s episode with Catherine LifeDesign to explore the impact of negative emotions like procrastination, self-doubt, and perfectionism on our physical and mental health. Catherine shares her experiences with emotional abuse, chronic illness, and their connection to a dysregulated nervous system. Plus, learn a simple coping mechanism you can use at any time!
Key Points:
The impact of negative emotions
Catherine's journey with emotional and narcissistic abuse and chronic illness
Stress responses on physical and mental health
Links referenced during this episode:
kirbeans.coffee
Can't get enough of Think Happy? Check out these FREEBIES!
A Mama’s Guide to Regaining Hours (Workbook): think-happy-co.ck.page/mama-regain
4 Steps to Building a Sustainable Habit (Workshop): think-happy-co.ck.page/habit-workshop
Priorities, Balance, & Consistency (Workshop): think-happy-co.ck.page/free-class
Hang out with Catherine here!
https://catherinelifedesign.com/nervous-system-test/#op3-element-rcomuJEx
Instagram: @catherinelifedesign
Today’s solo episode is all about morning routines - specifically, how you can use mornings to lighten your mental load AND how to sustain a morning routine.
Key Points:
My personal evolution of morning routines (and what my mornings currently look like)
Tips for sustaining morning routines
The positive impact morning routines can have on your mental load
Links referenced during this episode:
kirbeans.coffee
Can't get enough of Think Happy? Check out these FREEBIES!
In today’s heartfelt episode, I am joined by Kimberly Tara. We dive into the complexities of motherhood, shed light on the challenges and encourage you to recognize and embrace your own difficulties. We share personal stories and struggles and discuss valuable lessons learned in our journeys of letting go of perfectionism and asking for help when needed.
Key Points:
Prioritizing Self-Care: Kimberly and I advocate for prioritizing self-care, sharing our personal experiences and encouraging moms to make time for themselves amidst the demands of motherhood.
Nurturing Friendships: Recognizing the significance of friendship, we encourage moms to nurture these connections as a vital component of a fulfilling life.
2024 Goals: Get a glimpse into our goals for 2024, adding a forward-looking perspective and inspiring you to set your own intentions for personal growth.
Links referenced during this episode:
kirbeans.coffee
Can't get enough of Think Happy? Check out these FREEBIES!
A Mama’s Guide to Regaining Hours (Workbook): think-happy-co.ck.page/mama-regain
4 Steps to Building a Sustainable Habit (Workshop): think-happy-co.ck.page/habit-workshop
Priorities, Balance, & Consistency (Workshop): think-happy-co.ck.page/free-class
Hang out with Kimberley here!
https://www.instagram.com/taracpafirm/
In today’s heartfelt episode, I am joined by Kimberly Tara. We dive into the complexities of motherhood, shed light on the challenges and encourage you to recognize and embrace your own difficulties. We share personal stories and struggles and discuss valuable lessons learned in our journeys of letting go of perfectionism and asking for help when needed.
Key Points:
Flexibility in Life Stages: Kimberly and I emphasize the importance of adapting to different life stages, recognizing the need for flexibility in managing responsibilities and parenting.
Involving Children in Household Responsibilities: We chat about the significance of involving children in household tasks and teaching them responsibility from an early age.
Quality Time with Kids: We address the struggle to find quality time with our kids and the importance of meaningful interactions amidst the daily hustle.
Links referenced during this episode:
kirbeans.coffee
Can't get enough of Think Happy? Check out these FREEBIES!
A Mama’s Guide to Regaining Hours (Workbook): think-happy-co.ck.page/mama-regain
4 Steps to Building a Sustainable Habit (Workshop): think-happy-co.ck.page/habit-workshop
Priorities, Balance, & Consistency (Workshop): think-happy-co.ck.page/free-class
One of my new favorite topics is physical clutter leads. Why? I believe our physical clutter leads to mental clutter which then leads to more of a mental load. And when we allow physical and mental clutter to go unattended, they have a tendency to snowball and start feeling very overwhelming. The key to preventing this is to start chipping away at the clutter.
Key Points:
Physical clutter and it’s direct correlation with your mental load
3 tips for tackling physical clutter
3 tips for tacking mental clutter
Links referenced during this episode:
kirbeans.coffee
Clearing Mom’s Mental Clutter Workbook: https://think-happy-co.ck.page/mom-mental-clutter
Can't get enough of Think Happy? Check out these FREEBIES!
A Mama’s Guide to Regaining Hours (Workbook): think-happy-co.ck.page/mama-regain
4 Steps to Building a Sustainable Habit (Workshop): think-happy-co.ck.page/habit-workshop
Priorities, Balance, & Consistency (Workshop): think-happy-co.ck.page/free-class
Tune in for a highly relatable conversation about the unpredictability of motherhood, struggling with losing your identity with children, and the importance of maintaining personal interests as a form of self care and wellness. Bookish Flights Host, Kara Infante, shares her story with how reading became her primary form of self care and how books can become an outlet for you, too!
Key Points:
How to prioritize time for yourself
Creating and finding community
Kara’s motherhood book flight
Links referenced during this episode:
kirbeans.coffee
Can't get enough of Think Happy? Check out these FREEBIES!
A Mama’s Guide to Regaining Hours (Workbook): think-happy-co.ck.page/mama-regain
4 Steps to Building a Sustainable Habit (Workshop): think-happy-co.ck.page/habit-workshop
Priorities, Balance, & Consistency (Workshop): think-happy-co.ck.page/free-class
Hang out with Kara here!
https://www.instagram.com/bookishflights/
Tune in for a highly relatable conversation about the unpredictability of motherhood, struggling with losing your identity with children, and the importance of maintaining personal interests as a form of self care and wellness. Bookish Flights Host, Kara Infante, shares her story with how reading became her primary form of self care and how books can become an outlet for you, too!
Key Points:
The unpredictability of motherhood
Staying “you” when you become a mom
The journey “finding yourself” again
Links referenced during this episode:
kirbeans.coffee
Can't get enough of Think Happy? Check out these FREEBIES!
A Mama’s Guide to Regaining Hours (Workbook): think-happy-co.ck.page/mama-regain
4 Steps to Building a Sustainable Habit (Workshop): think-happy-co.ck.page/habit-workshop
Priorities, Balance, & Consistency (Workshop): think-happy-co.ck.page/free-class
Hang out with Kara here!
https://www.instagram.com/bookishflights/
Tune in for a conversation all about the Enneagram and how it links with motherhood and parenting decisions. Jackie takes us through each Enneagram Type and talks about unique parenting traits, co-parenting, and tips for asking for support.
Key Points:
Unique parenting traits, type-by-type
Co-parenting with a spouse or partner, type-by-type
The root of mom guilt
Links referenced during this episode:
kirbeans.coffee
Can't get enough of Think Happy? Check out these FREEBIES!
A Mama’s Guide to Regaining Hours (Workbook): think-happy-co.ck.page/mama-regain
4 Steps to Building a Sustainable Habit (Workshop): think-happy-co.ck.page/habit-workshop
Priorities, Balance, & Consistency (Workshop): think-happy-co.ck.page/free-class
Hang out with Jackie here!
Tune in for a conversation all about the Enneagram and how it links with motherhood and parenting decisions. Jackie takes us through each Enneagram Type and talks about unique parenting traits, co-parenting, and tips for asking for support.
Key Points:
Understanding & leveraging your core motivations
Enneagram wings and sub-types
How the Enneagram plays into motherhood
Links referenced during this episode:
kirbeans.coffee
Can't get enough of Think Happy? Check out these FREEBIES!
A Mama’s Guide to Regaining Hours (Workbook): think-happy-co.ck.page/mama-regain
4 Steps to Building a Sustainable Habit (Workshop): think-happy-co.ck.page/habit-workshop
Priorities, Balance, & Consistency (Workshop): think-happy-co.ck.page/free-class
Hang out with Jackie here!
Listen in to learn about the importance of reflection before setting new goals and resolutions. Plus, hear my personal method of reviewing past resolutions to inform future ones. Not only does reflecting help prevent repeated mistakes but it allows for building upon successful strategies.
Key Points:
Which is more important: WHEN or HOW you start a new goal / resolution
Leveraging reflections for growth
Two primary questions to ask yourself when reflecting
Links referenced during this episode:
kirbeans.coffee
Can't get enough of Think Happy? Check out these FREEBIES!