Feeling behind… all the time?You’re not broken. You’re just trying to use tools that weren’t built for how your brain works.In this episode, I sit down with time management expert and mom of four, Jill Wright, to talk about the real-life strategies busy women need to stop burning out and start managing their time and energy in a way that actually works.Whether you’re neurodivergent yourself, raising a kid who is, or just feeling like time is slipping through your fingers, this one’s packed with relatable insights, permission slips, and actionable tools.🎙️ Inside Episode 55, we unpack:• The two biggest lies you’ve been told about productivity (and what to believe instead)• The key executive functioning challenges that derail time management• Tools and strategies for people with ADHD or time blindness• Jill’s Time Magic Planner: How it’s built for neurodiverse brains and how to use it• What your kids’ tantrums can teach you about capacity, energy, and the illusion of control• Why multitasking is killing your focus and energy (and what to do instead)🎧 Listen now to Episode 55 and learn how to stop disappearing from your own life. You don’t need more hacks. You need the right system.🔗 Resources & Links:📘 Jill’s daily inspiration guide: Happy, Healthy, Wealthy & Wise 🗓️ The Time Magic Planner by Jill Wright🎙️ Jill’s Podcast: Grow Like a Mother📝 My free guide on How to productively manage your to-do list📝 My free training on How to go from surviving to thriving as a working mom🗒️ Shower (waterproof) notepad📈 Keywords for SEO:time management for moms, ADHD-friendly planner, how to reduce burnout, time blindness tools, mental load solutions, working mom podcast, executive functioning and time, productivity tips for women, how to prioritize tasks, Jill Wright Time Magic Planner, how to manage energy as a working mom, why multitasking doesn’t work#workingmom #momlife #workingmomcoach #lifecoach #careercoach #burnout #timemanagement #momlife #mentalhealth #lifemanagementsystem
If you’ve ever muttered “Why am I the only one who remembers everything?” while mentally prepping forms for the dentist, birthday RSVPs, and dinner plans, this one’s for you. 🎙️ Inside this episode, I sit down with Hannah Morgan, founder of Heron House Management, to unpack:✨ What “mental load” really looks like (spoiler: it’s not just remembering school picture day)✨ Why even the most well-meaning partners fall short when it comes to truly sharing household responsibilities✨ How Hannah’s team of virtual house managers are changing the game for working moms everywhere🧠 From systems that divide cognitive labor to stories about relationship strain and divorce driven by burnout, we don’t shy away from the hard truths. But we also offer real solutions for creating balance at home…without carrying it all alone. 💥 What You’ll Learn:• The hidden emotional and cognitive tasks most moms are juggling daily• Why “help” from your partner isn’t the same as “shared responsibility”• What a virtual house manager actually does (and how it saves your sanity)• Why mental load imbalances lead to resentment, and even relationship breakdowns• How to build systems that prevent burnout and empower every family member to contribute 🔧 Resources mentioned:🔗 Heron House Management: Hannah’s agency that matches busy families with trained virtual house managers to streamline tasks and reduce overwhelm📘 Free guide: Reclaim 12+ Hours a Week by Simplifying Your To-Do List → Inside, you’ll find mindset shifts, a delegation starter list, and prompts to equalize domestic labor, especially with your male partner🛍️ Outsource your life with Proxy by Peacock Parent → My go-to for vetted service providers, such as my coaching and Heron House Management, that help you buy back your time and energy→ Use code PPWMM for up to $100 off and a 7-week free trial 👩👧👦 Moms, you don’t have to quit your job to feel better. But you do have to quit carrying it all alone.Whether it’s hiring a virtual house manager or rethinking how labor is divided at home, you have options, and this episode is the perfect place to start.🎧 Listen now and then forward this episode to the person who needs to hear it most.👉 And if nobody’s told you lately, you’re doing a great job. You’ve got this, momma. 🔍 Keywords (for SEO):mental load, cognitive labor, working mom burnout, household management, virtual assistant for moms, family systems, mental load in marriage, household equity, working moms podcast, time-saving strategies, Heron House Management #workingmom #momlife #workingmomcoach #lifecoach #careercoach #burnout #timemanagement #momlife #mentalload #lifemanagementsystem
You don’t have to quit your job to reclaim your life. But you do need a system that reflects your values.🎙️In this episode, I pull from my 16+ years of leading culture transformation at scale – including roles at a Fortune 50 company and as the lead architect for Future of Work strategy at a national firm – to talk honestly about what it really takes to thrive as a working mom in today’s workplace.✨ And spoiler: It’s not about doing more. It’s about designing smarter.🎧 Inside this episode, you'll hear:• Why the second shift at home is costing you 3-5 hours a day • What corporate culture still doesn’t get about working caregivers• Why you don’t need to quit to get relief, but do need new systems• How to work backward from your long-term vision to make short-term decisions• The #1 shift that helped me stop feeling guilty and start taking control• A reality check on RTO, mental health, and the cost of loyalty in a post-pandemic workplace• How you can be part of the change from inside your organization• Why we must stop normalizing martyrdom and start honoring boundaries (especially as leaders)🔗 Resources & Links:📝 Free guide: Keep Your To-Do List from Controlling You 🧠 Financial planning for big life shifts: Brian Page on Instagram @modernhusband 💻 Outsource help to buy back your time: Proxy by Peacock Parent 🎧 Episode 50: My vulnerable career story 🤝 Want me to speak at your ERG or organization? Email courtney@workingmomsmovement.com🗓️ Sign up for my FREE training entitled "From Surviving to thriving as a working mom" on October 20th 12:00 - 1:30 ET Before you walk away from your career, walk toward your values. This episode will help you figure out what really needs to change—and where you still have power. 📈 Keywords for SEO:caregiver burnout, returning to office RTO, working moms podcast, corporate boundaries, executive coaching for moms, domestic labor imbalance, Future of Work strategy, cultural transformation, women in leadership, time management, quitting corporate job, mental load, work-life integration#workingmom #momlife #workingmomcoach #lifecoach #careercoach #burnout #timemanagement #momlife #mentalhealth #lifemanagementsystem
You’re not the only one carrying the weight at home. Your kids notice it, too.In this special episode, I pass the mic to my favorite co-hosts yet: my boys, Witten (9) and Wyant (8).This week’s conversation is playful and honest...straight from the mouths of two elementary-aged boys. It’s a powerful reminder that the invisible workload isn’t just felt by moms... it’s witnessed by the whole family.🎧 Inside this episode, you’ll hear:• Real talk from kids about fairness, house rules, and the importance of sharing responsibilities• How to make chores more fun (including their go-to strategy that moms will definitely want to steal)• Why helping out at home builds confidence and pride in kids• What your kids might be thinking but haven’t said about the division of labor• When kids feel most connected to mom, and why those small moments matter more than we realize• Plus, how having a working mom impacts what they value and remember mostIf you’re carrying the mental load, managing the calendar, prepping meals, and somehow still feel behind, this is your episode.I bring my boys into the conversation to show how involving your kids in managing the home isn’t just practical, it’s powerful parenting. These little conversations are shaping future adults who value teamwork, responsibility, and connection.💡 And pro tip! This is a great episode to listen to with your kids. Hit pause after each question and have your own family discussion; messy answers welcome. 😉🔗 Resources & Links:• Lori Sugarman-Li's interview on episode 51 – “Engaging kids in household management”• Our Home by Lori Sugarman-Li• Sign up for my FREE training entitled "From Surviving to thriving as a working mom" on October 20th 12:00 - 1:30 ET❤️ This episode was pure joy to record. It reminded me how capable our kids really are when we give them the tools, the expectations, and the chance to contribute. You don’t have to do it all. And honestly… you shouldn’t. Thanks for indulging in something a little different on this one.📲 And if it brought a smile to your face, would you leave a review or share it with another working mom who needs to feel less alone?📈 Keywords:working moms podcast, teaching kids responsibility, chores for kids, mental load, division of labor at home, how to involve kids in chores, executive functioning for children, family teamwork, working mom podcast, raising capable kids, household responsibilities, emotional connection with kids
You’re not imagining it; your “second shift” at home is real.Let’s talk about the invisible workload that’s draining working moms… and how to finally share the load. 🙃Inside this powerful episode of The Life Management System, I sit down with author, speaker, and household labor advocate Lori Sugarman-Li to unpack the emotional, logistical, and energy cost of running a home while also running a career.If you've ever thought:“I’m the default parent for everything.”“No one else even notices what I do to keep this house running.”“I feel like I have two full-time jobs, and only one of them pays…”…then this episode will feel like a deep exhale.🎧 Inside Episode 51, we’re digging into:🧠 Why most of the work working moms do at home goes unseen, and unappreciated📊 The real cost (emotional + financial) of unpaid labor, and why it needs a seat at the table💬 How to talk with your partner about the invisible workload without spiraling into resentment🛠 Practical ways to start shifting responsibility so everyone in the house carries the load📚 The story behind Lori’s book Our Home, and how it helps kids (and grownups) recognize and value home labor🚨 The identity crisis many women face when stepping back from paid work and why the problem isn’t youThis episode isn’t just validation, it’s a nudge toward redistributing the work that’s been resting silently on your shoulders for years.🔗 Resources & Links:📘 Our Home by Lori Sugarman-Li📲 Follow Lori on Instagram @ourhomeourpride💼 Connect with Lori on LinkedIn 📲 Follow me on Instagram @workingmomsmovement📩 Need help resetting the division of labor at home? Email me about coaching: info@workingmomsmovement.com ❤️ Enjoyed this episode?Send it to a mom who’s been doing too much for too long.And if you’re feeling bold? Send it to your partner, too. 😉📝 If this conversation hit home, a quick rating or review helps this little show reach more moms who need this kind of truth-telling and strategy.You’re not alone in carrying the mental load…But you don’t have to carry it all anymore. 💫📈 Keywords for SEO:invisible labor at home, second shift for working moms, podcast for overwhelmed moms, how to share the household workload, unpaid labor and burnout, emotional labor in motherhood, how to redistribute family responsibilities, boundaries for working moms, life management for moms, parenting workload equity, gender roles in the home, burnout from unpaid labor, systems to manage the mental load#workingmom #momlife #workingmomcoach #mentalload #lifecoach #careercoach #burnout #timemanagement #momlife #mentalhealth #lifemanagementsystem
What happens when a Type-A corporate leader, working mom, and systems junkie finally stops trying to “do it all” the old way? She builds a Life Management System, and this episode tells you exactly why.We’ve hit 50 episodes (!!) and I’m doing something different. This time, I’m telling the whole story. No teaching. No tools. Just truth. 🙃💥 It’s vulnerable.💥 It’s raw.💥 And it’s a behind-the-scenes look at how I went from over-functioning and burned out… to creating a system that helps other working moms reclaim their time, sanity, and actual joy.In this solo episode, I’m walking you through:🎓 My journey from small-town valedictorian to Virginia Tech engineer to Fortune 50 leader🧃 Why I traded in 80-hour weeks and CEO meetings for juice boxes and coaching calls⏳ Why I finally stopped chasing the next rung, and how it changed everything🧠 The identity crisis that hit me when I finally stopped climbing, and the clarity that came next🛠 What a “Life Management System” actually is (and why it’s NOT just time-blocking and to-do lists)💡 The essential truth that your values → priorities → time, and how to align them🔄 Why traditional time management fails moms and what works instead👯♀️ Why I believe so fiercely in group coaching and community support (spoiler: you're not alone)This episode replaces my original "What is a Life Management System?" intro, because that first one? It was giving ✨rookie audio vibes✨. Now you get the real story....cleaner, clearer, and with way more heart. ❤️🔗 Resources & Links:📘 Free Guide: Top 10 Time Wasters Working Moms Fall Into 📲 Instagram: @workingmomsmovement💌 Coaching inquiries and feedback: courtney@workingmomsmovement.com🎧 Episode 11 – How to fix your own sleep struggles after kids🎧 Episode 19 – How to improve your decision-making regarding your career path❤️ Leave a review & share the love!If this episode resonated, or if you’ve ever felt like you were juggling 97 flaming swords with a smile, share this episode with another working mom in the thick of it. Leaving a review is one of the kindest ways to support this work. It helps more working moms find the tools they need, right when they need them most. 💕Here’s to your next chapter… and mine.Let’s make it count. 💫📈 Keywords for SEO:life management system for working moms, podcast for busy moms, boundaries and burnout solutions, intentional planning for moms, personal systems design, time management for women, career change after burnout, group coaching for moms, aligning values and time, how to create systems that work for your real life, mom guilt and over functioning, high achieving moms coaching#workingmom #momlife #workingmomcoach #lifecoach #careercoach #burnout #timemanagement #momlife #mentalhealth #lifemanagementsystem
Back-to-school isn’t just for the kids… it’s your new year too. And if your work calendar still looks like it belongs to the version of you who volunteered for everything and said yes before thinking, it’s time for a reset. 💥Inside this third and final episode of our back-to-school prep series, I’m walking you through how to audit your work calendar so it reflects your actual priorities and performance metrics, not just what’s always been there or what your guilt has agreed to. This isn’t about optimizing every minute... it’s about eliminating what doesn’t matter and reclaiming your time (and sanity).🎧 Inside this episode, you’ll learn:• The critical question to ask yourself before any meeting lands on your calendar 📅• The unrecognized habit that’s draining working moms at work and how to stop it• When to triple-check your work and when to move the heck on 🕓• Why you’re giving yourself away for free (and how to stop)• The key difference between supporting your team and over-functioning for them• Sneaky ways you're wasting time that isn't in your job description• How to spot unpromotable work, invisible labor, and calendar bloat• Why saying “no” to extra credit doesn’t make you lazy, it makes you strategic 💼• Real stories from my corporate life, including the moment I learned my job wasn’t as “safe” as I thought 😮🔗 Resources & Links:📘 The Top 10 Time Wasters Guide📗 Related Episodes:🎙 Episode 48: Auditing your personal calendar🎙 Episode 47: Resetting calendars, chores & family systems for school🎙 Episode 28: The secret to having it all📲 Follow along on IG: @workingmomsmovement📩 Need support implementing this? Email me: courtney@workingmomsmovement.com💡 Whether your kids are headed off to school or you’re just ready to stop drowning in meetings, this episode is your tactical push to protect your time and your energy.🔁 Don’t forget to listen to all three episodes in the back-to-school series so you can fully reset your personal calendar, family systems, and now… your work time too.Until next time, friends, keep managing your life instead of letting it manage you.🔍 Keywords:work calendar audit for moms, reduce meeting bloat, women giving themselves away at work, time management at work, performance-based prioritization, invisible labor at work, over-functioning for teams, how to say no to extra projects, unpromotable work tasks, boundaries in corporate roles, working moms corporate survival, efficient work routines for moms#workingmom #momlife #workingmomcoach #lifecoach #careercoach #burnout #timemanagement #momlife #mentalhealth #lifemanagementsystem #schoolyear #calendaraudit
Back-to-school isn’t just for the kids… it’s your real new year too. And if your calendar still looks like it belongs to the old version of you...the one who said yes to everything and didn’t question the chaos...this episode is your invitation to reset. 🎯In this second episode of our 3-part back-to-school prep series, I’m breaking down exactly how to audit your personal calendar so it reflects your actual values (not just what you inherited from last season's schedule). If you’re craving more time, more peace, and a whole lot less autopilot, this one’s for you.🎧 Inside this episode, you’ll learn:• The real reason your calendar is running you (and how to flip the script)• A key mindset reset to make better decisions about your time• Questions to ask yourself about every recurring activity (warning: you may be shocked at the answers)• The calendar habit that most quickly leads to burnout• How to spot social and volunteer obligations you’re only doing out of habit• The unexpected personal decision I made, and how it unlocked time and peace• How intentionality (not planning!) leads to more freedom, not less🔗 Resources & Links:📘 The FREE guide to Top 10 Time Wasters📗 Related Episodes:🎙 Episode 4: Setting boundaries 🎙 Episode 5: Honoring boundaries 🎙 Episode 9: Meal planning 🎙 Episode 28: The secret to how you can have it all 🎙 Episode 47: How to Reset Calendars, Chores, & Family Systems 📲 Follow along on IG: @workingmomsmovement💌 Want help with your calendar? Email me: courtney@workingmomsmovement.com📈 Keywords:calendar reset for working moms, personal calendar audit, back to school mom routine, time management for moms, working mom life hacks, values-based planning, boundaries for working moms, overcommitment solutions, intentional calendar planning, calendar habits audit, letting go of obligations, school year mom planning, managing burnout for moms #workingmom #momlife #workingmomcoach #lifecoach #careercoach #burnout #timemanagement #momlife #mentalhealth #lifemanagementsystem #schoolyear #kindergartenprep
If back‑to‑school season feels like a marathon you didn’t sign up for… you’re not alone. But here’s the good news: this is actually the best time to reset your systems, reclaim your time, and start the year without the chaos.In this episode, I revisit one of my very first episodes, now updated with even more practical, tactical tips for working moms who want less chaos and more calm during the school year.🎧 Inside this episode, you’ll learn:• Why back‑to‑school season is the perfect time to reset your boundaries (and actually have them stick)• Simple ways to ease the transition so your kids (and you) feel more grounded• The secret to smoother mornings that don’t end in tears (yours or theirs)• How to say “no” without guilt when the volunteer requests roll in• Smart calendar moves now that will save you from “surprise” days off later• How to reset chores so they lighten your load, not create more work for you• Screen‑time rules your kids won’t fight, and how to enforce them without drama🔗 Resources & Links:📘Steal lunch ideas for free🛠 Catch related episodes: Episode 4 and Episode 5 on boundaries and Episode 9 on meal planning📕 Grab my children's book, Wally's First Day of School book 📲 Follow workingmomsmovement on Instagram for daily tips💌 Ask about coaching: courtney@workingmomsmovement.com 📈 Keywords:working mom back to school tips, school year prep for moms, chore reset for kids, time management for moms, school routine hacks, morning routine tips for working moms, how to set screen time limits, back to school mom checklist, working mom boundaries, mental load management for moms, family systems for busy moms, school year organization tips, how to say no to PTA volunteering#workingmom #momlife #workingmomcoach #lifecoach #careercoach #burnout #timemanagement #momlife #mentalhealth #lifemanagementsystem #schoolyear #kindergartenprep
What happens when two former corporate execs ditch the suits for swimsuits… and start planning luxury retreats for moms who do way too much? ✈️Inside this episode of The Life Management System, I sit down with my dear friend and business partner, Laura Young, a recently “retired” financial exec turned luxury travel expert for working moms. Together, we’re pulling back the curtain on our newest adventure: curating high-end, soul-resetting retreats for the ambitious (and burnt-out) mom.If you’ve ever fantasized about running away....but like, to a 5-star spa with ocean views and no mental load, this one’s for you.🎙️ Inside this episode, Laura and I talk about:• Why we both left financial services to pursue something more meaningful• How travel (done right) can help moms truly reset, reconnect, and reclaim their power• The behind-the-scenes magic of our upcoming luxury retreat in Florida• Why moms deserve more than a bubble bath and solo grocery runYou’ll also get the scoop on what women can expect to walk away with after this retreat. ...not just a tan, but a renewed sense of self. ✨💖Whether you’re craving sun and silence or connection and clarity, this episode is your sign to say "Yes!" to something for yourself.🔗 Resources & Links:📅 Learn more about REtreat yo'self 2026 👯♀️ Connect with Laura on IG: @laurayoungtravel🌐 Visit Laura's Official site📬 Download my FREE “To-Do List Detox” guide📲 Follow workingmomsmovement on Instagram for work/life balance tips*******Struggle with stress, anxiety, or sleep? Learn more about the Apollo Wearable neuro stress and sleep tool at https://apolloneuro.com/courtneyanderson and use code COURTNEY4 for $60 off .Add The Life Management System podcast to your favorites list to get more practical, snack-sized ideas on getting the most out of life as a working mom. I've got you, friend. 😉Gift yourself MORE FREE TIME. Email me at hello@workingmomsmovement.com to set up an exploratory call. Reference this podcast to score 25% off my coaching services.*******📈 Keywords:working mom retreats, luxury retreat for moms, burnout recovery, travel for busy moms, corporate burnout recovery, working moms travel, reclaiming your time, stress relief for moms, mental load relief, women entrepreneurship, life after corporate, travel coaching, Florida spa retreat#workingmom #mentalload #busymomlife #momguilt #MomsRetreat #GirlsTrip #LuxuryRetreat #WorkingMomsRetreat #REtreatyoself2026
Ever feel like you're doing all the things...working, parenting, managing the house...but still losing yourself in the process?In this two-part series, I'm sharing one of the most honest, powerful, and deeply validating conversations I've had all year. I was interviewed by Sami Garrett - founder of Good Enough Matrescence (GEM) - where we covered 20 raw questions from the GEM community on navigating burnout, balance, guilt, ambition, identity loss, and how to actually reclaim a life that feels good.Whether you’re trying to manage the invisible load, find yourself again after baby, or just figure out how to get out of survival mode… this one’s for you.🎧 Inside Part 2, we explore:• The lies we believe about “doing it all”• What burnout really feels like (spoiler: it’s not always obvious)• How to make work and mothering allies instead of enemies• The one micro-decision that changes how you show up• Nervous system resets that take less than 60 seconds• How balance evolves day-to-day, month-to-month, season-to-season• How to honor boundaries (even if you're Type A!)• What to do when you feel like you’ve lost yourself• My advice for designing a life with more peace, ease, and fun, starting today🔗 Resources & Links:📥 Download my FREE guide: “How to Productively Manage Your To-Do List" 📲 Follow @workingmomsmovement on Instagram for working mom tips🌐 Follow GEM on Instagram: @goodenoughmatrescence🧠 GEM isn’t just a motherhood resource—it’s a global co-op redefining and rewriting what motherhood support looks like around the world. We're here to change the systems that exhaust mothers, not just help them survive them. We give moms evidence based resources, tools to regulate in real time, reframe deeply held beliefs, and return to joy—without adding more to their plate. It's peace of mind in your back pocket. It's the fun side of motherhood.*******Struggle with stress, anxiety, or sleep? Learn more about the Apollo Wearable neuro stress and sleep tool at https://apolloneuro.com/courtneyanderson and use code COURTNEY4 for $60 off .Add The Life Management System podcast to your favorites list to get more practical, snack-sized ideas on getting the most out of life as a working mom. I've got you, friend. 😉Gift yourself MORE FREE TIME. Email me at hello@workingmomsmovement.com to set up an exploratory call. Reference this podcast to score 25% off my coaching services.*******📈 Keywords:working mom burnout, balance for working moms, motherhood identity loss, time management for moms, delegation strategies, maternity leave advice, overwhelmed mom help, boundaries for moms, mom guilt podcast, how to stop doing it all, simplify family routines, feeling enough as a mom, nervous system reset tips, values-based time planning#workingmom #mentalload #busymomlife #momguilt #maternityleave #timemanagement #boundaries
Ever feel like you're doing all the things...working, parenting, managing the house...but still losing yourself in the process?In this two-part series, I'm sharing one of the most honest, powerful, and deeply validating conversations I've had all year. I was interviewed by Sami Garrett - founder of Good Enough Matrescence (GEM) - where we covered 20 raw questions from the GEM community on navigating burnout, balance, guilt, ambition, identity loss, and how to actually reclaim a life that feels good.Whether you’re trying to manage the invisible load, find yourself again after baby, or just figure out how to get out of survival mode… this one’s for you.🎧 Inside Part 1, we explore:• How to get time for yourself when you're doing everything• Why you feel so guilty about balance, and how to reframe it• What to do when you're failing at both work and parenting• How to mentally shut off work so you can be present• Practical time management strategies that actually work• Small system changes that make a big impact• What to do when your routine feels too rigid• Tips for handling maternity leave when your job offers little support• The biggest mistakes I see working moms make, and how to fix them🔗 Resources & Links:📥 Download my FREE guide: “How to Productively Manage Your To-Do List" 📲 Follow @workingmomsmovement on Instagram for working mom tips🌐 Follow GEM on Instagram: @goodenoughmatrescence🧠 GEM isn’t just a motherhood resource—it’s a global co-op redefining and rewriting what motherhood support looks like around the world. We're here to change the systems that exhaust mothers, not just help them survive them. We give moms evidence based resources, tools to regulate in real time, reframe deeply held beliefs, and return to joy—without adding more to their plate. It's peace of mind in your back pocket. It's the fun side of motherhood.*******Struggle with stress, anxiety, or sleep? Learn more about the Apollo Wearable neuro stress and sleep tool at https://apolloneuro.com/courtneyanderson and use code COURTNEY4 for $60 off .Add The Life Management System podcast to your favorites list to get more practical, snack-sized ideas on getting the most out of life as a working mom. I've got you, friend. 😉Gift yourself MORE FREE TIME. Email me at hello@workingmomsmovement.com to set up an exploratory call. Reference this podcast to score 25% off my coaching services.*******📈 Keywords:working mom burnout, balance for working moms, motherhood identity loss, time management for moms, delegation strategies, maternity leave advice, overwhelmed mom help, boundaries for moms, mom guilt podcast, how to stop doing it all, simplify family routines, feeling enough as a mom, nervous system reset tips, values-based time planning#workingmom #mentalload #busymomlife #momguilt #maternityleave #timemanagement #boundaries
What happens when a news anchor turns her spotlight inward - on motherhood, mindset, and making it all work?In this episode of The Life Management System, I sit down with the Kanika Chadda-Gupta - a former CNN anchor turned podcast host, entrepreneur, and mom of three (including twins!). Kanika is the host of the popular show That’s Total Mom Sense, where she interviews celebrities, thought leaders, and everyday moms on the messy, meaningful lessons of parenthood.Together, we talk about everything from career pivots to parenting hacks. Kanika’s warmth, humor, and hard-earned wisdom will leave you inspired to reimagine what “balance” actually looks like in your season of life.🎧 Inside this episode, we chat about:• How Kanika went from newsroom deadlines to podcasting from a playroom• The little things that help reclaim time, reduce burnout, and raise self-sufficient humans• How she’s helping other working moms find their voice and career groove• Why she is steadfast about encouraging parents to expose their kids to the older generations• What it means to be truly fulfilled in this season (👀...for the perfectionist who’s always chasing more) Whether you’re feeling stuck in a corporate role or knee-deep in laundry and Legos, Kanika’s story is proof that you can reinvent yourself without losing your identity...or your sense of humor.🔗 Links & Resources:• 🎙️ Listen to Kanika’s show, That's Total Momsense • 📲 Follow Kanika on Instagram • 📬 Reach her team: thatstotalmomsense@gmail.com • 📖 Sahil Bloom's "The 5 Types of Wealth" • 📖 Sue Varma's "Practical Optimism"• 📘 Get my free “To-Do List Detox” guide• 📲 Follow me on Instagram for work/life balance tips *******Struggle with stress, anxiety, or sleep? Learn more about the Apollo Wearable neuro stress and sleep tool at https://apolloneuro.com/courtneyanderson and use code COURTNEY4 for $60 off .Add The Life Management System podcast to your favorites list to get more practical, snack-sized ideas on getting the most out of life as a working mom. I've got you, friend. ;-)If this episode hit home, that’s your sign. You can reclaim your time, energy, and peace, and I can help. Email me at hello@workingmomsmovement.com and reference this podcast for 15% off coaching. No pressure; just a real convo about what's possible.*******💡 Keywords:working mom podcast, Kanika Chadda-Gupta interview, former CNN anchor mom, That’s Total Mom Sense podcast, working mom balance, reinventing career after kids, how to get kids to do chores, practical optimism parenting, emotional regulation for moms, busy moms podcast, time management hacks for moms, life after journalism, women in podcasting, parenting twins tips, total mom life strategies#workingmom #momlife #totalmomsense #careerchange #timemanagement #parentinghacks #mompreneurs #mompodcast #emotionalhealth #momgoals #workingmomsmovement
If you’ve ever felt guilty for loving your job, resentful for doing it all at home, or overwhelmed by the mental gymnastics required to just get through the day, this one’s for you!In this episode of The Life Management System, I’m airing my expert interview from the Busy Working Moms Blueprint Summit with Dyana Terranova. 🎧 I tackled three of the most common struggles I hear from working moms:• What are some common work/life balance mistakes and how can moms avoid them?• How can moms stop feeling guilty for prioritizing work and themselves?• How can moms set better boundaries between work and home lifeThese are the exact mindset shifts and strategies I teach inside my coaching program, and I promise, they’re game-changers. 🔗 Resources & Links:📥 Download my FREE guide: “How to Productively Manage Your To-Do List": www.workingmomsmovement.com/todo 📲 Follow me on Instagram for work/life balance tips: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsmovement/ *******Struggle with stress, anxiety, or sleep? Learn more about the Apollo Wearable neuro stress and sleep tool at https://apolloneuro.com/courtneyanderson and use code COURTNEY4 for $60 off .Add The Life Management System podcast to your favorites list to get more practical, snack-sized ideas on getting the most out of life as a working mom. I've got you, friend. 😉If this episode hit home, that’s your sign. You can reclaim your time, energy, and peace, and I can help. Email me at hello@workingmomsmovement.com and reference this podcast for 15% off coaching. No pressure; just a real convo about what's possible.*******💡 Keywords:working mom burnout, setting boundaries at work and home, how to say no as a mom, working mom guilt, motherhood and identity, how to delegate at home, outsourcing for busy moms, values-based time management, how to prioritize self-care, mental load strategies, working mom mindset, flexible work life balance#workingmom #mentalload #busymomlife #momguilt #maternityleave #timemanagement #boundaries
Ever feel like your family’s CEO, chef, chauffeur, therapist… and yet somehow still the only one who knows where the dang field trip form is? You're not alone, and you’re definitely not crazy!On this week’s episode of The Life Management System, I’m joined by Dana Malstaff - single mom and founder of Boss Mom - to talk about the mental load, motherhood, and why delegation isn’t a dirty word.And y’all, not only is she dropping practical wisdom on managing your time, energy, and identity as a working mom, but she’s also got a jaw-dropping tool that might just change the way you coach yourself through overwhelm (spoiler: it involves AI and your future self 🧠⚡).🎧 Inside this episode, we cover:• How Dana juggles parenting, entrepreneurship, and staying sane(ish) without burning out• The truth about delegating as a high-achiever (and why it’s more than just “asking for help”)• How Dana created a personalized GPT tool - Future Me - to help coach herself (and now you!)• Why your snack drawer might be the key to reclaiming 10 minutes of your life 😅Whether you’re a mompreneur, remote worker, or 9-to-5 powerhouse trying to keep the plates spinning, this episode will make you laugh, nod, and rethink how you support yourself inside the chaos.🔗 Links & Resources:🧠 Try Dana’s free Future Me GPT tool💬 Learn more about the Boss Mom community🎙️ Listen to Boss Mom podcast📲 Follow Dana on Instagram: 📲 Follow workingmomsmovement on Instagram for work/life balance tips📘 Snag my free to-do list guide*******Struggle with stress, anxiety, or sleep? Learn more about the Apollo Wearable neuro stress and sleep tool and use code COURTNEY4 for $60 off .Add The Life Management System podcast to your favorites list to get more practical, snack-sized ideas on getting the most out of life as a working mom. I've got you, friend. 😉If this episode hit home, that’s your sign. You can reclaim your time, energy, and peace, and I can help. Email me at hello@workingmomsmovement.com and reference this podcast for 15% off coaching. No pressure; just a real convo about what's possible.*******💡 Keywords:working mom podcast, burnout in motherhood, boss mom Dana Malstaff, how to delegate as a mom, mental load tips for moms, parenting and entrepreneurship, time management for working moms, future self coaching tool, AI for productivity, mompreneur podcast, how to coach yourself through overwhelm, emotional labor in motherhood, single mom business owner, practical mom hacks, boss mom community#workingmom #momboss #burnout #timemanagement #momlife #mentalhealth #mompreneur #delegation #momcommunity #selfcoaching #bossmom #momguilt
Ever feel like the idea of self-care just adds more pressure to your already overloaded schedule? You're not alone, and this episode is here to change the game.This week, I sit down with wellness trailblazer and burnout prevention expert Erica Diamond. Erica is a certified life coach, speaker, bestselling author, and the founder of Busy to Bliss. She’s on a global mission to redefine self-care and help women stop chasing balance and start creating it on their own terms.🎙️ Inside, Erica and I dive into:• Why traditional self-care messaging is failing working moms, and what to do instead• The power of automating and delegating to combat burnout and reduce mental load• A new approach to self-care rooted in values, energy, and small consistent rituals• How to overcome decision fatigue (and why it’s draining your joy)This episode is for every woman who feels like she’s doing it all but still running on empty. Erica shares candid, actionable strategies to help you reclaim your time, energy, and sense of self without guilt.🔗 Resources & Links:🌐Erica's essential oil line and burnout prevention course, Busy to Bliss✨ Struggle with stress, anxiety, or sleep? Learn more about the Apollo Wearable neuro stress and sleep tool and use code COURTNEY4 for $60 off. 📘 Grab my FREE guide on the Top 10 Time Wasters you don’t even realize are stealing your energy🌿Chelsea Jackson Roberts meditiation🌿Glenn Harrold meditation*******Add The Life Management System podcast to your favorites list to get more practical, snack-sized ideas on getting the most out of life as a working mom. I've got you, friend. 😉🎁Gift yourself MORE FREE TIME. Email me at hello@workingmomsmovement.com to set up an exploratory call. Reference this podcast to score 25% off my coaching services.*******🎙️ Keywords:self-care for working moms, burnout prevention tips, women and decision fatigue, how to automate tasks at home, mental load and motherhood, working mom wellness, Erica Diamond podcast, values-based self-care, simplifying mom life, time management for moms, invisible labor solutions, productivity for working women, busy to bliss course, energy management for moms#workingmom #momboss #busymom #momlife #executive #worklifebalance #burnout #stress #stressmanagement #selfcare #peloton
Ever wish your partner could just see the weight you’re carrying? This episode is for you.👩❤️👨This week, I sit down with Zach Watson - mental load coach and podcast host - whose viral content and coaching work are helping men understand the invisible labor of home life and take meaningful ownership of it.Zach doesn’t just talk about mental load, he teaches men how to build emotional fluency, show up better in their relationships, and share the work of parenting, partnership, and home management in a real and lasting way. Inside this episode, we unpack what that process looks like, why it matters, and how it can actually work.🎧 Specifically, we explore:• What the “mental load” really is and why awareness alone isn’t enough• Why so many women feel like they’re drowning, even when their partners are “helping”• How Zach coaches men to take ownership of the home and build emotional intelligence• How to approach these convos without starting a war in your marriageWhether your partner is on board, oblivious, or somewhere in between, this episode offers hope, humor, and tactical ideas for creating more equity at home...and reclaiming your sanity in the process!🔗 Resources & Links:🧠 Follow Zach on Instagram: @zachmentalloadcoach📘 Learn more about Zach’s 8-week Mental Load Mastery program for men📥 Download my FREE guide on “How to Productively Manage Your To-Do List"📲 Follow me on Instagram: @workingmomsmovement for working mom tips*******Struggle with stress, anxiety, or sleep? Learn more about the Apollo Wearable neuro stress and sleep tool at https://apolloneuro.com/courtneyanderson and use code COURTNEY4 for $60 off .Add The Life Management System podcast to your favorites list to get more practical, snack-sized ideas on getting the most out of life as a working mom. I've got you, friend. 😉Gift yourself MORE FREE TIME. Email me at hello@workingmomsmovement.com to set up an exploratory call. Reference this podcast to score 25% off my coaching services.*******📈 Keywords:mental load coach, emotional labor in relationships, invisible labor, sharing the mental load, fair play method, how to talk to your husband about the mental load, working mom burnout, working mom overwhelm, how to get your partner to help at home, time management for moms, emotional fluency in men, reducing mental load in marriage, modern parenthood division of labor#workingmom #mentalload #fairplaymethod #busymomlife #momguilt #marriage #timemanagement #emotionallabor #zachmentalloadcoach #workingmomsmovement
Overbooked, overtired, and already over summer? This episode is your game plan to surviving if your summer is already feeling like a stress marathon filled with snack demands, back-to-back camps, and logistics that rival a NASA launch. For many of us, summer feels like burnout on steroids, but you can take back control before it steamrolls you. From unpredictable schedules to the invisible load of vacation prep, moms are holding a lot this season. But guess what? You deserve to live, too. And I’m here to help you do just that—without adding more to your already overflowing plate.🎧 Inside, you’ll learn:• How to light the disproportionate mental load moms carry during summer• The #1 planning mistake that leaves you more frazzled, not freer• Why “winging it” might actually be stealing your peace and spontaneity (and how to fix it)• The cheapest and easiest ways to keep kids of all ages entertained that coexists with your work needsThis episode is your permission slip to build more breathing room into your summer, and actually enjoy it, too!🔗 Resources & Links:📥 Download my FREE guide: “How to Productively Manage Your To-Do List": www.workingmomsmovement.com/todo 📲 Follow me on Instagram for working mom tips: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsmovement/ 🎧 Episode 4: Setting boundaries (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/life-management-system/episodes/Boundaries-Part-1-How-to-establish-them-e2nc1jc)🎧 Episode 5: Actually honoring your boundaries (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/life-management-system/episodes/Boundaries-Part-2-How-to-honor-them-e2nc1st)📲 Rachael, parenting coach, of Parenting on Mars: https://www.instagram.com/PARENTINGONMARS/*******Struggle with stress, anxiety, or sleep? Learn more about the Apollo Wearable neuro stress and sleep tool at https://apolloneuro.com/courtneyanderson and use code COURTNEY4 for $60 off .Add The Life Management System podcast to your favorites list to get more practical, snack-sized ideas on getting the most out of life as a working mom. I've got you, friend. 😉Gift yourself MORE FREE TIME. Email me at hello@workingmomsmovement.com to set up an exploratory call. Reference this podcast to score 25% off my coaching services.*******💡 Keywords:working mom summer burnout, summer schedule for working moms, time management for moms, how to plan your week as a working mom, managing camp schedules, summer survival tips for moms, mom mental load in summer, mom burnout prevention, planning summer logistics, working mom podcast#workingmom #mentalload #busymomlife #momguilt #timemanagement #boundaries #summersurvival #summerplanning #summerbreak
EPISODE RECAP:Burnout and the Hidden Mental Load of Modern Moms, with Dr. Sheryl ZieglerIs it possible to care for your family, hold down a career, and still feel emotionally whole? This episode says yes—with some real talk in between.In this episode I host Dr. Sheryl Ziegler - family psychologist, speaker, and author of "Mommy Burnout". Our honest and relatable conversation covers how to protect your mental health and what parenting burnout really looks like.Inside this episode, Sheryl shares her insights regarding:🫠 What "mommy burnout" looks like in real life, and what to do about it😖 The impact burnout has on your kids🤯One of the key parenting challenges that regularly stresses your mental well-beingRESOURCES:📘Sherly's book, "Mommy Burnout": https://amzn.to/3RnRyuE 📘Sheryl's book, "The Crucial Years": https://amzn.to/4lBGHuW 🧠Learn more about Sheryl, including her speaking: https://drsherylziegler.com/📈My FREE guide on the Top 10 Ways You're Wasting Time (without realizing it): www.workingmomsmovement.com/time-wasters ⚡Struggle with stress, anxiety, or sleep? Learn more about the Apollo Wearable neuro stress and sleep tool at https://apolloneuro.com/courtneyanderson and use code COURTNEY4 for $60 off .*******Add The Life Management System podcast to your favorites list to get more practical, snack-sized ideas on getting the most out of life as a working mom. I've got you, friend. 😉For more daily tips and inspiration, follow Courtney on Instagram at @workingmomsmovement#workingmom #momboss #busymom #momlife #executive #worklifebalance #burnout #stress #stressmanagement #timemanagement #momguiltKeywords: mommy burnout, working moms and mental health, emotional labor in motherhood, mental load of moms, parenting support ages 5-12, modern puberty and mental health, Dr. Sheryl Ziegler, parenting podcast for moms, marriage and burnout
Feeling stuck or uninspired at work? Many of us get stuck in the “messy middle” of life — working, raising our families, juggling it all — and feel woefully uninspired by our careers. But we can still be fulfilled without chasing a new milestone. In this episode, I share:• How to take back control of your growth without chasing a promotion• Easy ways to increase your intellectual stimulation that still provide balance at home• 6 ways to easily challenge yourself outside of workI also share about the inspiration between my new children's book, which just launched! Wally's First Day of School... • ...focuses on the emotional milestone of starting kindergarten.• ...is perfect for parents who feel big feelings as their littles grow up. • ...is hand-illustrated by a local Charlotte artist for a whimsical, personal touch.I hope my words touch your heart as they speak to the bittersweet emotions of watching your children grow up.*******RESOURCES MENTIONED: 👉Purchase Wally's First Day of School: https://amzn.to/4lKWXKlKeywords:career rut, feeling uninspired at work, working mom personal growth, intellectual stimulation for moms, managing work and motherhood, starting kindergarten children’s book, Charlotte local authors, mom guilt, reclaiming identity after burnout*******Add The Life Management System podcast to your favorites list to get more practical, snack-sized ideas on getting the most out of life as a working mom. I've got you, friend. 😉Follow Courtney on Instagram at @workingmomsmovementGift yourself MORE FREE TIME. Visit www.workingmomsmovement.com and get 25% off my services using coupon LMSPOD25.#workingmom #momboss #busymom #momlife #executive #worklifebalance #burnout #stress #stressmanagement #timemanagement