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Uncomplicated Working Mom Life| Burnout, Daily Rthyms, Boundaries, Energy Management, Enjoy your kids
Crystal Cornacchia| Certified Life Coach & Time and Energy Coach for Working Moms
66 episodes
1 day ago
Why does it feel like you’re always ten steps behind? The shoes that disappear, the dinner that’s still frozen, the never-ending laundry, the car that smells like old fries — and somehow, it’s all on you. Around here, we tell the truth about what it really takes to hold a family together — and how to stop holding so much. On Boundaries, Business & Balance, certified coach Crystal Cornacchia helps exhausted moms trade guilt for confidence, chaos for calm, and “I can’t keep up” for “I’ve got this.” Each episode feels like a breath of fresh air — equal parts practical strategy and honest talk — so you can finally stop running on empty and start feeling like you again.
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Why does it feel like you’re always ten steps behind? The shoes that disappear, the dinner that’s still frozen, the never-ending laundry, the car that smells like old fries — and somehow, it’s all on you. Around here, we tell the truth about what it really takes to hold a family together — and how to stop holding so much. On Boundaries, Business & Balance, certified coach Crystal Cornacchia helps exhausted moms trade guilt for confidence, chaos for calm, and “I can’t keep up” for “I’ve got this.” Each episode feels like a breath of fresh air — equal parts practical strategy and honest talk — so you can finally stop running on empty and start feeling like you again.
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Self-Improvement
Education,
Kids & Family,
Health & Fitness,
Mental Health,
Parenting
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Uncomplicated Working Mom Life| Burnout, Daily Rthyms, Boundaries, Energy Management, Enjoy your kids
How to Simplify December When You’re an Exhausted Working Mom
Feeling like December is already too much and it’s only the first week? Wondering how everyone else seems festive while you’re drowning in concerts, gifts, and school events? Exhausted from carrying the entire holiday season on your back? In this episode, I’m sharing how to simplify December when you’re an exhausted working mom so you can finally feel lighter, calmer, and more in control — without trying to make everything perfect. We’re talking real-mom December overwhelm, why the invisible load hits so hard this month, and the one simple rhythm that makes everything feel lighter immediately. Contact → hello@crystalcornacchia.comConnect → Join the Working Mom Life Made Simple Facebook Group Next Steps: Step 1: Join a supportive community of working moms who want a simpler, calmer December inside the Working Mom Life Made Simple Facebook group. Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Uncomplicated Working Mom Life Newsletter for simple tools and encouragement. Step 3: Get personalized support with a 1-Hour Time & Energy Reset at crystalcornacchia.com/energyreset  
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1 day ago
19 minutes

Uncomplicated Working Mom Life| Burnout, Daily Rthyms, Boundaries, Energy Management, Enjoy your kids
Uncomplicated Working Mom Life Trailer
You’re not failing, mama — your life is just overloaded.And around here? We uncomplicate the overwhelm. Welcome to Uncomplicated Working Mom Life, the podcast for moms who are juggling work, home, school schedules, endless emails, dinner decisions, and the invisible load of literally everything… while wondering why they’re exhausted before breakfast. If you’ve ever thought:“Why am I the only one who remembers everything?”“I’m bone-tired and still behind.”“I love my people… but I also need everyone to stop touching me.”“Is it normal to want to run away and also cuddle my kids at the same time?” Girl — you’re home. Each week, Certified Life Coach Crystal Cornacchia helps you simplify the chaos with practical systems, time + energy resets, boundaries that don’t feel harsh, and rhythms that actually work for real families.No perfection. No Pinterest-mom expectations. No shame. Just real tools for real moms who want:  More calm in the house  More connection with their kids More time to breathe More energy to enjoy their life again  And a whole lot less overwhelm If you’re ready to stop surviving and start feeling like yourself again… hit follow and let’s uncomplicate your working mom life, one simple shift at a time. Because you’re not broken, mama — you’re just doing too much.And that changes today
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2 days ago
2 minutes

Uncomplicated Working Mom Life| Burnout, Daily Rthyms, Boundaries, Energy Management, Enjoy your kids
How to Find Your Rhythm Again After the Holiday Rush, Happy Thanksgiving (63)
How to Find Your Rhythm Again After the Holiday Rush, Happy Thanksgiving (63)   Feeling like you need a vacation from your Christmas vacation? Still staring at the wrapping-paper explosion wondering where to even start? Kids home until after New Year and your energy is already gone? In this episode, I’m sharing how to gently find your rhythm again after the holiday rush so you can stop trying to “catch up,” calm the overwhelm, and actually feel human again — even with the kids home all week.  STEP 1: Join the Working Mom Life Made Simple Facebook GroupWorking Mom Life Made Simple Facebook Group STEP 2: Sign up for a Time & Energy Reset  crystalcornacchia.com/energyreset  
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5 days ago
21 minutes

Uncomplicated Working Mom Life| Burnout, Daily Rthyms, Boundaries, Energy Management, Enjoy your kids
Quick update on Boundaries, Business and Balance
Join my Launch Team for  my rebrand. Email me at crystal@crystalcornacchia.com For a chance to win one of 5 free Time & Energy Reset Sessions or a $25 Gift Card.. 
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1 week ago
2 minutes

Uncomplicated Working Mom Life| Burnout, Daily Rthyms, Boundaries, Energy Management, Enjoy your kids
Struggling with Overstimulation? 3 Steps to Stay Calm When Your Kids Aren’t (62)
Feeling overstimulated, tense, or one forgotten homework assignment away from snapping? This episode walks you through a simple 3-step reset to help you stay calm even when your kids aren’t. We’re talking real-mom chaos, emotional absorption, morning meltdowns, school-aged forgetfulness, teen attitude, sensory overload — all of it. Inside, you’ll learn the updated S.O.S. Method (Stop · Observe · Shift) and how to use it in the exact moment your body starts reacting before your brain catches up. If you’re a working mom who wants calmer mornings, calmer reactions, and calmer energy at home, this one’s for you. 🔗 Join my free Facebook community: Working Mom Life Made Simple https://www.facebook.com/groups/660206926844024 🔗 Become an Insider: crystalcornacchia.com/insider
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1 week ago
13 minutes

Uncomplicated Working Mom Life| Burnout, Daily Rthyms, Boundaries, Energy Management, Enjoy your kids
Tired of Holiday Chaos? 3 Gentle Shifts to Stay Grounded and Enjoy It Again )ep61)
Tired of Holiday Chaos? 3 Gentle Shifts to Stay Grounded and Enjoy It Again If Christmas feels loud, hot, chaotic, overstimulating, or like way too many people want something from you all at once — this episode is your deep breath. I’m sharing the real story of a Christmas where I was sweating through matching fleece pajamas, tracking three kids’ gifts, dodging balled-up wrapping paper snowballs, answering questions from every direction, and trying to stay sane in a room with 40+ people talking over each other. Inside, I’m giving you the 3 gentle shifts that help you stay grounded during holiday chaos without absorbing everyone’s mood, stress, or energy. You’ll learn: Why holiday chaos hits working moms the hardest • How overstimulation affects your nervous system • The 3 shifts that immediately lower overwhelm • How to step away without guilt • What’s actually yours to hold • How to stay present AND protect your peace Join the Community: 👉 Working Mom Life Made Simple (Free FB group) https://www.facebook.com/groups/660206926844024 👉 Become an Insider: crystalcornacchia.com/insider Enjoying the show? Please leave a rating & review — it helps other exhausted moms find the show and feel less alone.
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1 week ago
12 minutes

Uncomplicated Working Mom Life| Burnout, Daily Rthyms, Boundaries, Energy Management, Enjoy your kids
When Your Systems Stop Working (and What That Really Means) Ep 60
In This Episode, You’ll Learn: ✔ Why your systems stop working — and why it’s NOT your fault ✔ The real reason Pinterest-perfect routines never fit your actual life ✔ How to update your systems the calm way using the Closet Swap Framework ✔ Why “starting fresh on Monday” keeps you stuck ✔ The ONE question that instantly reveals what needs to shift ✔ Small adjustment ideas for mornings, evenings, meals, and after-school chaos ✔ How to build systems around your actual season, not the one you wish you were in 🧠 Key Takeaways: You didn’t lose discipline — your season changed. When a system feels heavy, that’s not failure — that’s feedback. You don’t need a big overhaul; you need one gentle shift. Letting go of what no longer works makes space for peace. Calm comes from flexible structure — not perfection. 💛 Your 1% Better Challenge: Pick ONE system — just one — and run it through the Closet Swap Framework: 1️⃣ What’s still working? 2️⃣ What’s starting to feel heavy? 3️⃣ What one small shift would make this easier? Share your 1% shift inside my free Facebook community! 🔗 Join the Working Mom Community: The Uncomplicated Working Mom Lounge — a free Facebook space for exhausted working moms who want calm, support, and simple systems that actually fit real life. Join here → (insert your link) ✉️ Become an Insider: Get one short, grounded email each week with tools, stories, and simple system shifts that help you breathe again. Become an Insider → crystalcornacchia.com/insider 💬 Episode Quote: “Your systems aren’t broken — they’re just out of season. Fix the season, not yourself.” ⭐ If this episode made life feel a little lighter… Please take a second to rate + review the podcast. Your review helps other tired, overwhelmed moms find this show — and feel less alone.  
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2 weeks ago
14 minutes

Uncomplicated Working Mom Life| Burnout, Daily Rthyms, Boundaries, Energy Management, Enjoy your kids
3 Truths about accepting help and why guilt isn't protecting you , It's draining you (ep 59)
3 Truths About Accepting Help — and Why Guilt Isn’t Protecting You, It’s Draining You Series: Purpose & Identity Ever feel guilty when someone helps you — even when they’re not judging you at all?Like your husband unloads the dishwasher, or switches the laundry, or mentions he took the garbage out… and suddenly your chest tightens, your face gets warm, and you feel like you “should’ve already done it”? You’re not alone — and you’re not broken.There are real reasons your body reacts this way. In today’s episode, we’re breaking down 3 truths about why help feels like judgment, and how to use my Camera Tool to calm the guilt, reset your nervous system, and finally let support feel like support — not proof you failed. If you’ve ever struggled to receive help without guilt, this one will feel like a deep breath. ✨ In This Episode, You’ll Learn: ✔ The 3 truths behind why accepting help triggers guilt— and why your body reacts before your brain even catches up. ✔ Why your worth is not tied to doing everything yourself— even though you were taught that for years. ✔ How your partner’s “I switched the laundry” isn’t a scorecard— it’s communication that something is off your load. ✔ Why guilt isn’t protecting you — it’s draining you— and how it quietly affects connection, presence, and peace. ✔ How to use The Camera Tool in real lifeto separate facts from assumptions, lower the emotional charge, and bring your nervous system back to calm. 💭 Episode Quote: “Guilt doesn’t make you a better mom — it just makes you a tired one.” 🧭 Key Takeaways: Your reaction to help comes from old pressure, not the present moment. Help feels like judgment when you tie your worth to doing everything alone. Guilt doesn’t keep you accountable — it keeps you exhausted. The Camera Tool helps you see truth instead of the story your brain creates. You deserve support, partnership, and peace without guilt. 🪞 Your 1% Better Challenge: This week, when someone helps you, pause and ask: “What are the facts right now… and what story am I adding?” Use The Camera Tool: 1️⃣ Notice the trigger2️⃣ Say “camera”3️⃣ Describe only what you see4️⃣ Name what you feel5️⃣ Choose one grounded next move Let help be help — not a report card. 💛 Want More Calm + Connection? Join my free community:👉 Working Mom Life Made SimpleA cozy space for overwhelmed working moms who want to feel supported, understood, and less alone. Become an Insider for weekly calm:👉 crystalcornacchia.com/insiderOne simple email each week with real-mom stories, tools, and reminders that help you breathe again. If this episode felt like a deep breath… Please leave a rating + review on Apple Podcasts. It helps other exhausted moms find the show — and feel less alone.
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2 weeks ago
20 minutes

Uncomplicated Working Mom Life| Burnout, Daily Rthyms, Boundaries, Energy Management, Enjoy your kids
Feeling the Holiday Pressure Already? This One Filter Changes Everything( ep58)
EPISODE DESCRIPTION If the holiday season already feels like a lot — you're not alone. Between school concerts, work deadlines, travel plans, and trying to create meaningful memories, most moms are running on empty before December even hits. In this episode, we talk about how to slow down the rush, say no without guilt, and actually enjoy the season again. I’m walking you through a simple framework called The JOY Filter (Just One Yes) — so you can choose what truly matters and let the rest go. This isn’t about surviving the holidays.It’s about being present for them. Grab your coffee (or the cold one you reheated twice), and let’s breathe again. WHAT WE TALK ABOUT Why holiday burnout usually starts before the holidays The invisible weight moms carry when we’re trying to “make it special” The JOY Filter: Just One Yes How to check your internal capacity before you commit The difference between peaceful yeses and guilt yeses How your calm becomes the tone your home feels KEY TAKEAWAYS You don’t have to recreate the magic — you can experience it instead. A “good yes” brings peace. A “guilt yes” brings pressure. Your kids won’t remember perfect decorations — they’ll remember how it felt to be with you. Protecting your energy is not selfish. It’s wise. THE JOY FILTER FRAMEWORK J — Just One YesChoose the one thing that actually matters most this season. O — Own Your EnergyCheck your capacity before you commit. Y — Your Yes Shapes the RestYour tone becomes your family’s tone. YOUR 1% CHALLENGE THIS WEEK Choose one small thing that makes this season 1% lighter: One thing you say no to. One moment you choose to rest instead of rush. One memory you decide to be in instead of orchestrating. Come share your 1% win inside the Facebook community. We celebrate every small step. JOIN THE COMMUNITY ✨ Working Mom Life Made Simple (Free Facebook Group)Support, real conversation, weekly rhythm resets, and encouragement for moms who want calmer days.Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/660206926844024 CONNECT WITH CRYSTAL Podcast | Coaching | Simple Systems for Working MomsWebsite: coming soon315-351-2502 crystal@crystalcornacchia.com
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3 weeks ago
25 minutes

Uncomplicated Working Mom Life| Burnout, Daily Rthyms, Boundaries, Energy Management, Enjoy your kids
Why You Always Feel Behind as a Mom — and 3 Simple Shifts to Get Back in Rhythm( ep57)
Episode Title: When You Feel Behind: How to Get Back in Rhythm Series: Rest & Rhythm What You’ll Learn: Why feeling behind isn’t a time issue — it’s a rhythm issue The SOS Method: Stop · Observe · Shift How to use rhythm to regulate your day (even when you’re actually running late) What relief really feels like when your inside world matches your outside world A simple “Match Your Pace Moment” you can practice every day Mentioned in this Episode: 🌿 The Connection Reset Guide (free resource) join my free Facebook community of moms -https://www.facebook.com/groups/660206926844024 Takeaway Quote: “Feeling behind isn’t failure — it’s feedback. And when you use it to find your rhythm, that’s where calm and control finally return.”
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3 weeks ago
16 minutes

Uncomplicated Working Mom Life| Burnout, Daily Rthyms, Boundaries, Energy Management, Enjoy your kids
Why You Don’t Feel Like Yourself Anymore — and How to Re-Meet the Woman You’re Becoming(56)
Why You Don’t Feel Like Yourself Anymore — and How to Re-Meet the Woman You’re Becoming You ever wake up and think, “Wow… I used to be fun”? You love your people, but somewhere between carpool, cold coffee, and never-ending logistics, you’ve started to feel like a background character in your own story. Friend, you haven’t lost yourself — you’ve outgrown an older version of you. And it’s time to re-meet the woman you’re becoming. In this episode, we’re unpacking: ✨ Why you don’t feel like yourself anymore — and why that’s actually a good thing ✨ The 3-question Re-Meet Yourself Reflection to help you reconnect with who you are now ✨ How to stop chasing the “old you” and start honoring the season you’re in ✨ The surprising link between self-awareness, energy, and simple systems that actually work You’ll leave this episode with relief, perspective, and a simple challenge — your Re-Meet Myself 20 — a 20-minute pause to help you catch up with yourself and end the year aligned (not burned out). 💛 Mentioned in this Episode 📝 The Connection Reset Guide – Five tiny, real-life ways to rebuild calm and closeness (even when everyone’s driving you nuts).  https://preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1462292/sites/168528834050656048/3P9qYh 👉Join my new community  Working Mom Life Made Simple | Time, Systems & Balance for Busy Moms ⚙️ Simple Systems to Reclaim Energy – My coaching approach that helps you design simple, realistic systems so you can stop running on fumes and actually enjoy your kids again. TEXT Info to 315-351-2502 
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4 weeks ago
15 minutes

Uncomplicated Working Mom Life| Burnout, Daily Rthyms, Boundaries, Energy Management, Enjoy your kids
Your Systems Aren’t Broken — But Something Else Is.(55)
Episode: The #1 Reason Your Systems Stop Working — and How to Rebuild for Your Current Season Ever feel like everything looks good on paper — the calendar’s color-coded, the routines are set — but somehow, it’s still not working?You’re doing everything right, but something still feels… off? In this episode, we’re unpacking why that happens — and what to do when your systems stop fitting the season you’re in.Because sometimes, it’s not that your plan is broken — it’s that you’ve grown. I’m sharing the real story behind canceling my February retreat — what it taught me about timing, resistance, and what it really looks like to pivot with wisdom instead of pressure.You’ll walk away with practical tools, gentle reminders, and a simple 3-step method you can use any time your routines start to feel heavy or misaligned. ✨ In this episode, we’ll cover: What it actually means when your systems stop working (and why that’s a good thing) How to recognize the difference between resistance and redirection My SOS Method (Stop · Observe · Shift) for recalibrating without burning everything down Why slowing down isn’t falling behind — it’s finding your rhythm again 💛 You’ll leave with:Clarity, relief, and a doable next step to help you rebuild systems that fit your current season — not the one you’ve outgrown. 🧠 Key Takeaways When something stops working, it’s not failure — it’s feedback. Resistance isn’t laziness — it’s data. Your rhythm has shifted; your systems just need to catch up. Balance doesn’t come from perfect systems — it comes from flexible ones. 💡 Your 1% Challenge This Week Pick one system — maybe your morning routine, your meal plan, or how you prep for the week — and run it through the SOS Method.Ask yourself:1️⃣ What’s changed around me?2️⃣ What no longer fits?3️⃣ What’s one small shift I could make to help it work again? Then come share your 1% shift inside my free Facebook community — The Uncomplicated Working Mom Lounge.It’s where we talk about real systems for real moms — the kind that bring balance, breathing room, and joy back into your days. 🔗 Links & Resources 💬 Join The Uncomplicated Working Mom Lounge — a free community for exhausted working moms who want to feel in control and enjoy their kids again.  https://www.facebook.com/groups/660206926844024 ⚙️ Learn more about my Simple Systems Coaching — where we design routines that fit your real life, not fight it. Email Info@crystalcornacchia.com or TEXT INFO TO 315-351-2502 💭 Episode Quote “When your systems stop working, don’t start over — start small.Notice what changed. Keep what still fits. Gently swap what doesn’t.”
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1 month ago
26 minutes

Uncomplicated Working Mom Life| Burnout, Daily Rthyms, Boundaries, Energy Management, Enjoy your kids
Tired of Feeling Resentful for Doing It All? Here’s the Real Way to Get Your Peace Back(ep54)
 Tired of Feeling Resentful for Doing It All? Here’s the Real Way to Get Your Peace Back Description: Feeling snappy, short-tempered, or quietly resentful lately? You’re not failing — your systems just haven’t caught up. In this episode of Boundaries, Business & Balance, Crystal shares how a quiet morning journaling on a lake deck revealed the real cause of her burnout: her life had changed, but her systems hadn’t. You’ll learn how to: ✨ Identify where your resentment is really coming from ✨ Rebuild your systems and expectations to fit your current season ✨ Create boundaries that protect your peace ✨ And take one small, doable step to start lightening the load this week Grab your free Connection Reset Guide: 5 Simple Ways to Find Calm and Rebuild Closeness (Without Guilt) 👉 https://preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1462292/sites/168528834050656048/3P9qYh Curious about coaching? Learn how Crystal helps working moms rebuild their systems and rhythms for a life that finally fits. 👉  TEXT "MORE INFO" 315-351-2502
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1 month ago
12 minutes

Uncomplicated Working Mom Life| Burnout, Daily Rthyms, Boundaries, Energy Management, Enjoy your kids
The Simple Reset That Helped Me Stop Yelling and Start Connecting Again(ep53)
The Simple Reset That Helped Me Stop Yelling and Start Connecting Again If you’ve ever ended the day thinking, “Why did I yell again?” or replaying that moment when you lost your cool and immediately felt guilty — this episode is for you. Today I’m opening up about one of the hardest moments in my motherhood journey — the day I realized yelling wasn’t helping anyone, least of all me. You’ll hear what happened, what I learned afterward, and the simple reset that helped me move from reacting to responding — and finally start connecting with my family again. We’ll talk through the SOS Reset (Stop, Observe, Shift) and how to use it when emotions run high — whether it’s your partner asking one more question, your kids arguing in the background, or you just trying to make dinner in peace. As a coach for working moms, I teach women how to replace survival mode with steady rhythms — how to lead their homes with calm instead of chaos. This episode is your invitation to start. ✨ What You’ll Learn 💛 The real story behind my breaking-point moment (and why it didn’t end peacefully — but still changed everything) 💛 The SOS Reset you can use to move from reactive to responsive in 10 seconds 💛 How calm becomes the emotional compass your family steadies themselves on 💛 Simple real-life examples of using this reset in marriage, with kids, and for yourself 💛 Why calm isn’t passive — it’s strength under control 💌 Free Resource If this episode speaks to you, grab your free Connection Reset Guide — five simple, science-backed ways to find calm and rebuild closeness without guilt or overwhelm. I created it after that exact “I lost it” moment — when I realized connection doesn’t start when everyone else settles down; it starts when you do. You can grab it free at https://preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1462292/sites/168528834050656048/3P9qYh 🧩 Takeaway You don’t have to be perfect to bring peace into your home. You just need one simple reset — and a willingness to pause long enough to choose connection over control. 📣 Share It If this episode helped you breathe a little easier, share it with another mom who’s tired of snapping and ready to reconnect. Because calm spreads — one mom at a time.
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1 month ago
15 minutes

Uncomplicated Working Mom Life| Burnout, Daily Rthyms, Boundaries, Energy Management, Enjoy your kids
Struggling to Be Present? 3 Ways to Reconnect in 5 Minutes or Less (52)
Struggling to Be Present? 3 Ways to Reconnect in 5 Minutes or Less Ever feel like you’re rushing through the day but missing the moments that matter most? If you’ve caught yourself saying “I just need to be more present,” but life never slows down long enough to try—this episode is for you. Today I’m sharing a real-life story about how one rushed dinner moment with my son turned into a lesson on slowing down, listening, and rebuilding connection. Then, we’ll dive into three simple ways to reconnect—without adding one more thing to your already full plate. Here’s what’s inside: 💛 Why slowing down isn’t failure—it’s how you become emotionally available again 💛 The 10-Second Pause that diffuses tension in marriage, parenting, and yourself 💛 The Five-Senses Reset (science-backed calm you can do in 30 seconds anywhere) 💛 How to use Connection Windows to build closeness in five intentional minutes 💛 Encouragement to trade guilt for grace and find peace in the pause You don’t have to do more to feel connected—you just have to come back to the moment you’re already in. Links Mentioned: 👉 Grab your free Connection Reset Guide to find calm and rebuild closeness without guilt →subscribepage.io/3P9qYh 👉 Join my email list for weekly coaching-style encouragement and tools for calm →https://preview.mailerlite.io/preview/1462292/sites/160827831027238344/UQUVPC   If this episode spoke to you, share it with another mom who’s bone-tired and trying to be everything for everyone. Let’s remind her—slowing down isn’t giving up. It’s coming home.
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1 month ago
18 minutes

Uncomplicated Working Mom Life| Burnout, Daily Rthyms, Boundaries, Energy Management, Enjoy your kids
Why You Feel Like You’re Carrying It All (and How to Finally Set It Down) (Ep51)
  Do you ever sit down at the end of the day, ready to rest… and your brain instantly fires off a list of 10 more things you “should” do? Lunchboxes, laundry, school forms, birthday gifts. Suddenly you’re back up, running the household like a manager while everyone else gets to just live in it. You’re not failing — you’re overloaded. And that invisible mental load is exactly why you feel more like the manager of your family than a mom in it. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✔ Why being the “default parent” makes it impossible to ever fully stop ✔ The hidden shame that comes when no one sees what you do remember, but everyone notices what you don’t ✔ How science explains the mental/emotional labor moms carry — and why it’s so draining ✔ A simple Mirror question to quiet the guilt spiral and shift the lens back to you ✔ Why the undone dishes, the backpack in the hallway, or the missed form aren’t proof you’re failing — they’re proof you’re carrying an impossible load ✨ You’re not broken. You’re just overloaded. And when you shift the lens, you start to see yourself again — calm, confident, whole. 👉 Want support beyond the podcast? Apply for Coaching: Text APPLY to 315-351-2502  Get the Free Mom Reset: A 3-day mini reset with simple shifts to patch your biggest energy leaks. Text RESET to 315-351-2502
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1 month ago
17 minutes

Uncomplicated Working Mom Life| Burnout, Daily Rthyms, Boundaries, Energy Management, Enjoy your kids
Sick of Managing Everyone’s Everything? Try This Simple Question Instead! (Ep50)
Sick of Managing Everyone’s Everything? Try This Simple Question Instead! You’re not broken — you’re just doing too much. If you’ve ever felt like the default parent, the one everyone calls, emails, and depends on — this episode is for you. We’re pulling back the curtain on the invisible job that’s draining your energy and your joy, even on days when you “didn’t do much.” In this milestone episode (🎉 #50 🎉), I’ll help you spot what’s really fueling that bone-deep exhaustion — mom guilt. You’ll walk away with one powerful question to help you finally put down what’s not yours to carry. Because exhaustion isn’t a time-management issue. It’s a too-much-to-carry issue. In This Episode: ✔️ Why you feel more like the manager of your home than the mom you wanted to be ✔️ The hidden connection between guilt and exhaustion (and how to break it) ✔️ The “invisible load” that’s draining your energy — and how to spot it ✔️ One simple question that helps you reclaim your calm and stop over-carrying ✔️ Real-mom stories that’ll remind you you’re not alone 💬 Does this sound like you? You feel guilty when you rest, resentful when you don’t, and tired either way. You’re not failing — you’re just carrying everyone’s everything. Let’s change that. Join me for The Mom Guilt Workshop — a real-mom space where you’ll learn how guilt and exhaustion feed each other … and how to finally break the loop. 👉 Happening Thursday, October 16. Register here →Register Here $17 or text GUILT to 315-351-2502 to grab your spot. 💖 Celebrating 50 Episodes If this podcast has ever made you feel seen or a little less behind, would you take 60 seconds to rate and review the show? Your words help another exhausted mom ,maybe one crying in her car before pickup , find this space and remember she’s not alone. Here’s to the next 50 episodes of showing up real, imperfect, and never alone.
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1 month ago
12 minutes

Uncomplicated Working Mom Life| Burnout, Daily Rthyms, Boundaries, Energy Management, Enjoy your kids
Overstimulated and Emotionally Drained? The Tool Every Exhausted Mom Needs to Feel Calm Again( Ep49)
Ever feel bone-dead tired before the night even starts? It’s not just the homework meltdowns, sports chaos, and dinner complaints — it’s the invisible job you’ve taken on as the emotional manager of your whole house. In this episode, I’m exposing the hidden source of your exhaustion: carrying everyone else’s feelings as if they were your own. I’ll show you the simple but powerful shift between caring and carrying, and teach you the Front Door Tool — a boundary practice that helps you decide what emotions get to come in and what stays out. When you start using this tool, your kids learn to regulate instead of offloading everything onto you, your partner steps up to manage their own stress, and your nervous system finally exhales. Mama, it’s not about being cold. It’s about being free. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why overstimulation isn’t just about noise and clutter — it’s about carrying the emotional load of your whole house. The difference between caring and carrying, and why one keeps you grounded while the other drains you. Real-life examples of the Front Door in action (teen dinner drama, WiFi meltdowns, your partner’s bad day). The long-term payoff: a calmer home, stronger kids, and a mom who finally feels like herself again. Links & Resources ✨ Save your seat for the Guilt Loop Workshop on October 16th — it’s just $17 and you’ll walk away with tools like the Front Door that actually stick when mom life gets messy.👉 Register Here for the Guilt Loop Workshop 📬 Want weekly encouragement and practical tools straight to your inbox?Join my email community where I share podcast updates, mom-life insights, and sneak peeks of workshops and retreats.👉 Join the Email List 📲 Prefer texting? Share where overstimulation shows up most in your home — maybe it’s the homework chaos, the sports schedule, or your partner’s moods. I’d love to hear your story. Text me at 315-351-2502. Next Steps Listen in and picture your own Front Door — which emotions are you letting barge in, and which could you leave outside? Register for the Guilt Loop Workshop so you can practice this shift in real time with me. Join the email list so you never miss encouragement, tools, and the next steps toward breathing easier. Mama, you don’t have to carry everyone’s comfort anymore. You’re allowed to care without carrying.
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1 month ago
17 minutes

Uncomplicated Working Mom Life| Burnout, Daily Rthyms, Boundaries, Energy Management, Enjoy your kids
3 “Good Mom” Rules That Are Secretly Exhausting You:Quick Hit ( ep48)
3 Parenting Myths That Don’t Deserve Your Energy This Week Summary: Moms are already carrying enough — the laundry, the logistics, the emotions. But so often, it’s not the real work that drains us. It’s the invisible myths. The silent rules. The “good moms should” stories that leave us exhausted. In this episode, I’m breaking down three myths that don’t deserve your energy this week — and giving you a simple reflection tool (the Mirror) to stop spiraling when guilt shows up. You’ll hear: ✔ Why “fast replies” don’t define your worth as a friend or mom ✔ Why dinner doesn’t have to be Pinterest-worthy to count ✔ Why your house doesn’t need to be guest-ready to prove you’re enough ✔ How to pause and separate the story you’re telling yourself from the truth Spicy Quotes: 💬 “Mess is not a moral failing. It’s proof you’re raising humans.” 💬 “You’re not failing. You’re carrying myths that were never real.” 💬 “You don’t have to earn your worth with casseroles, clean floors, or instant replies.” ✨ Next Step: Join me for the Guilt Loop Workshop on October 16th. In this live session, we’ll uncover how guilt sneaks into everyday mom life — through invisible rules and exhausting “shoulds” — and I’ll teach you practical ways to break free. 🎟 Save your $17 seat here → https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1743685102079?aff=oddtdtcreator Because you’re not failing. You’re overloaded. And you don’t have to stay that way.
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1 month ago
11 minutes

Uncomplicated Working Mom Life| Burnout, Daily Rthyms, Boundaries, Energy Management, Enjoy your kids
Exhausted Even After Sleep? What’s Really Draining You (and How to Fix It) (Ep 47)
Do you wake up already tired — even after a full night’s sleep? You’re not alone, mama. If you’ve been wondering why coffee, naps, or an early bedtime never seem to touch that bone-deep exhaustion, this episode is for you. Here’s the truth: mom exhaustion isn’t just about sleep. It’s about the invisible energy leaks draining you every single day — decision fatigue, emotional labor, and overextension. These hidden drains are the real reason you feel stuck in “always behind mode,” even when you’re doing all the right things. In this episode of Boundaries, Business & Balance, we dig into: The real reason moms feel exhausted even after 8 hours of sleep (hint: it’s not your bedtime). How decision fatigue leaves you foggy and scattered before breakfast is even over. The weight of emotional labor and why being the “emotional thermostat” of your house is draining your energy faster than lack of sleep ever could. Why overextension and saying yes too much keeps moms overwhelmed, resentful, and burned out. Simple, real-mom strategies to stop leaking energy and finally start feeling calm, confident, and whole. If you’ve ever thought, “I’m failing. I must be doing something wrong,” I want you to hear this: you’re not failing. You’re not broken. You’re just overloaded. And once you know where your energy is leaking, you can patch the drains and finally start to breathe again. Your Next Step: The Exhausted Mom ResetI created a free 3-day email mini-series for moms who are tired of running on fumes. Each day, I’ll show you one invisible leak and give you one simple step to patch it ,  so you can start feeling like yourself again. ➡️ Text RESET to 315-351-2502 and get Day 1 delivered right away.    
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2 months ago
17 minutes

Uncomplicated Working Mom Life| Burnout, Daily Rthyms, Boundaries, Energy Management, Enjoy your kids
Why does it feel like you’re always ten steps behind? The shoes that disappear, the dinner that’s still frozen, the never-ending laundry, the car that smells like old fries — and somehow, it’s all on you. Around here, we tell the truth about what it really takes to hold a family together — and how to stop holding so much. On Boundaries, Business & Balance, certified coach Crystal Cornacchia helps exhausted moms trade guilt for confidence, chaos for calm, and “I can’t keep up” for “I’ve got this.” Each episode feels like a breath of fresh air — equal parts practical strategy and honest talk — so you can finally stop running on empty and start feeling like you again.