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Motherhood is a beautiful journey filled with immeasurable love and joy, but let's face it: it can also bring its fair share of self-doubt. From questioning our parenting decisions to comparing ourselves to others, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and unsure of ourselves. But today, we're here to remind all the incredible moms out there that they are powerful, capable, and more than enough. In this episode, we're going to explore the various aspects of self-doubt that moms commonly face and provide practical strategies to slay that doubt once and for all. We'll hear personal stories from brave moms who have conquered their own self-doubt, and they'll share their wisdom and experiences with us.Our expert guest, Katherine Wintsch, will provide valuable insights and tools to help moms overcome self-doubt. Together, we'll explore how self-doubt can affect our mental well-being, relationships, and overall happiness, and discover ways to reclaim our confidence and embrace our unique journey as mothers.It's time to silence the negative voices, banish the imposter syndrome, and rise above the self-doubt that holds us back. Are you ready to reclaim your power, moms? Let's dive in and discover the warriors within us all.GET REGISTERED FOR THE PURPOSE DRIVEN MOM SUMMITRegistration is officially OPEN for the Purpose Driven Mom Summit!This summit was created to help you nail your routines and create a summer schedule that works for you as a busy working mom!We’ve got 26 incredible speakers with topics ranging from How to Create a Space to Work to How to Confidently Talk About Your Business in a Way That Converts to Growing Your Business & Your Marriage and more,The summit kicks off on June 19th and will be 5 action-packed days that you won’t want to miss.REGISTER HERE: https://www.realhappymom.com/summit2023ABOUT KATHERINEKatherine Wintsch is the founder and CEO of The Mom Complex where she helps some of the largest companies in the world such as Walmart, Johnson & Johnson, Pinterest and Chobani develop better products and services for mothers.   She is also author of the popular book Slay Like a Mother – which Parade magazine recently named one of the “top 10 life-changing self-help books of the year.”   Katherine’s sought-after research on women and mothers has been featured by The Today Show, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and Working Mother magazine.   But don’t let all the accolades fool you. She’s also been through years of therapy, decades of self-doubt and more than her fair share of tequila. Thankfully, she tamed her “dragon of self-doubt” and now she’s helping other women do the same.CONNECT WITH KATHERINEWebsite: http://slaylikeamother.comFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SlayLikeaMother/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/slaylikeamother/Twitter: https://twitter.com/kwintschWhere to get the book, "Slay Like a Mother": https://katherinewintschblog.comGET THE SHOW NOTESwww.realhappymom.com/208LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODESlay Like a Mother BookThe workbook NEXT STEPSGrab Your Freebies: https://www.realhappymom.comCheck Out the Course: https://courses.realhappymom.com

In this short episode, I'm sharing updates on being off social media since January. Plus, I share with you how I'm able to grow my business WITHOUT social media.NEXT STEPSGrab Your Freebies: https://www.realhappymom.comCheck Out the Course: https://courses.realhappymom.com

Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by prolonged stress and overwork. As moms, we often take on multiple responsibilities, and it can be easy to become overwhelmed and feel like we are constantly running on empty.In this episode, we will be exploring the 3 P's of burnout - pressure, perfectionism, and people-pleasing. These are the three common factors that contribute to burnout in moms, and understanding them is key to preventing and overcoming burnout.Our guest expert specializes in working with moms experiencing burnout. She will be sharing practical tips and strategies for managing the 3 P's of burnout, as well as insights on how to recognize the warning signs and take proactive steps to prevent burnout.If you are a mom who is feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or on the verge of burnout, this episode is for you.ABOUT AHUVAAhuva is a mom of three under six, a pediatric registered dietitian turned coach for professional moms at the brink of burnout who know they deserve more. CONNECT WITH AHUVAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ahuvahershkop/GET THE SHOW NOTESwww.realhappymom.com/207LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEBook: Thinking 101Beyond Burnout - Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1683736265060869/NEXT STEPSGrab Your Freebies: https://www.realhappymom.comCheck Out the Course: https://courses.realhappymom.com

As a busy mom, juggling a never-ending to-do list can sometimes feel overwhelming. With countless tasks to complete each day, it can be challenging to find the time and energy to get everything done. That's where batching comes in - a technique that can help you streamline your daily tasks, save time, and reduce stress. By grouping similar tasks and completing them in batches, you can improve your productivity and efficiency. In this episode, we will discuss how batching can be a game-changer for busy moms and provide practical tips for implementing this technique into your daily routine. This episode will offer valuable insights and strategies to help you make the most of your time and get more done in less time.ABOUT LAURALaura is a mama of ten. She is the founder of Mama Systems, a consulting business that helps mamas bring peace to their homes through systems.CONNECT WITH LAURAWebsite: http://www.mamasystems.netFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/mamasystems.netInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mamasystemsPodcast: https://www.mamasystems.net/podcastMy Peaceful Mama Breakthrough Program: https://www.mamasystems.net/PeacefulMamaBreakthroughGET THE SHOW NOTESwww.realhappymom.com/206LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODELaura's Batching Workshop: https://www.mamasystems.net/replay-batchingNEXT STEPSGrab Your Freebies: https://www.realhappymom.comCheck Out the Course: https://courses.realhappymom.com

As moms, we often find ourselves juggling multiple responsibilities and tasks, and it can be easy to have many thoughts swirling around in our minds. This only leads to us being ineffective, lacking focus, scattered, and stressed.In this episode, my guest and friend, Alicia, will be sharing a system that will help you prioritize and organize your thoughts and tasks so that you can tackle them with greater efficiency and ease. Plus, stop the mind swirl.GET HOME-LIFE-TRELLOwww.realhappymom.com/trelloABOUT ALICIAAlicia Cohen is a wife and homeschooling mom of 3.  She is also a business owner and blogger.  Through her business, Alicia Cohen Designs, she teaches busy moms intentional planning, effective productivity, and essential mindset shifts to increase peace, calm, and confidence while focusing on what matters most.  Alicia built her business based on her own journey of overcoming her overwhelmed and frazzled life -- what she calls the "hamster wheel marathon" -- and now teaches other women the methods she discovered (and uses personally).CONNECT WITH ALICIAWebsite: https://www.aliciacohendesigns.com/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/aliciacohendesignsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/_aliciacohendesigns/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCafwVApEDBKCNXmdbbasy8AGET THE SHOW NOTESwww.realhappymom.com/205LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEAquanotes Microsoft To-DoEvernoteGoogle KeepAlicia's free workshop -- The Only To-Do List System You Need to Get Your Busy Life Under Control TODAY!: bit.ly/realhappymomshowNEXT STEPSGrab Your Freebies: https://www.realhappymom.comCheck Out the Course: https://courses.realhappymom.com

As a parent, experiencing the worst possible thing can provide valuable perspective. Despite the devastation of losing her daughter, our guest on this episode learned how to prioritize herself and reinvent her life to achieve sustainability, richness, serenity, and happiness. She shares her story and ways to practice true self-care so that you can live a life of impact despite the tragedy.ABOUT SUZANNESuzanne Falter is the author of a memoir about her daughter Teal’s death, Free Spirited; How My Daughter Healed Me from the Afterlife. She is also an intuitive coach who helps people find relief from crises, confusion, and stress. Suzanne hosts the Self-Care for Extremely Busy Women podcast where she brings better self-care to thousands of busy people each week in 98 countries around the globe.CONNECT WITH SUZANNEWebsite: https://suzannefalter.comFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/svfalterFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/selfcareforextremelybusywomenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzanne_v_falter/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SuzanneFalterTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@suzannevfalterGET THE SHOW NOTESwww.realhappymom.com/204LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEBook: Bored to BrillantBook: Free SpiritedPodcast: Self-Care for Extremely Busy WomenNEXT STEPSGrab Your Freebies: https://www.realhappymom.comCheck Out the Course: https://courses.realhappymom.com

Do you feel like there is never enough time in the day to get things done? It doesn't help when you hear gurus tell you to prioritize it and you will get it done. You have so many priorities, and it can get pretty stressful trying to sort things out as a mom. My guest, Cara Harvey, is here to help.In this episode, we unpack some of the topics in her new book, The 15-Minute Formula. This book is what you need because it is a productivity book geared toward moms. Typically, most productivity books are written by men, which is excellent, but they don't consider many of the struggles of us moms. In addition, Cara shares her story and how she even got started with A Purpose Driven Mom. And then what led her to write the book, The 15-Minute Formula. She also talked about priorities with us and how to use micro priorities, which was something new that I learned from her. And then, lastly, we talked about seasons. How can we be more aligned in our life by knowing what season we're in and setting things up so that we can be more aligned with the season we're in versus trying to jam-pack our days, weeks, and months with things and burn ourselves out? So if you are looking for different ways of being more productive, you must listen to this episode.**GET HOME-LIFE-TRELLO**Home-Life-Trello is the systems for various areas of your life and video course in one. It’s the systems you need all boxed together so that you can show up organized and productive at work and home.The best part is that it costs WAY LESS than that new planner you had your eye on. So click the link below and get Home-Life-Trello for only $27. Snag it now at this low price. The www.realhappymom.com/home-life-trelloABOUT CARACara is a wife, mom to a 15-year-old stepson, 6-year-old daughter, 4-year-old son, and a woman of God. She works as a mom empowerment coach, and her mission is to provide women with the tools, resources, and community to reach their goals, empower themselves, find their happiness, and live a life by design. She does this via her blog, podcast, virtual community groups, and e-courses that help women learn to balance their lives, finances, schedules, health, and themselves!CONNECT WITH CARAWebsite: https://apurposedrivenmom.comFacebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/cara4384Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/findyourawesome/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/apurposedrivenmom/Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3rmBh--3wrq9nEOs2ZcCYgThe book The 15 Minute Formula: How Busy Moms Can Ditch the Guilt, Say Yes to What Matters and Conquer Their Goals was just released.  Get it here: https://the15minuteformula.com/free SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE: https://www.realhappymom.com/172NEXT STEPSGrab Your Freebies: https://www.realhappymom.comCheck Out the Course: https://courses.realhappymom.com

Today, we're talking about energy management - a crucial topic for busy moms juggling multiple responsibilities and trying to maintain productivity while finding balance in their lives. We'll discuss practical tips and strategies for sustaining your energy throughout the day, managing your time effectively, and finding the right balance between work, family, and self-care.GET HOME-LIFE-TRELLOwww.realhappymom.com/trelloGET THE SHOW NOTESwww.realhappymom.com/203NEXT STEPSGrab Your Freebies: https://www.realhappymom.comCheck Out the Course: https://courses.realhappymom.com

In Bethany Frankel's book Business Is Personal, she says … Sometimes a red light is a green light. Sometimes saying no to something allows us to say yes to something else.How many times have said yes or committed to something only to find out it takes more time and energy than your expected? When you compound this with other commitments, you end up stressed, burned out, resentful, and overwhelmed.In this episode, I will share a simple way to get out of the habit of saying yes to everyone so that you have more time and less stress.LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEBusiness is Personal by Bethenny FrankelGET HOME-LIFE-TRELLOwww.realhappymom.com/trelloGET THE SHOW NOTESwww.realhappymom.com/202NEXT STEPSGrab Your Freebies: https://www.realhappymom.comCheck Out the Course: https://courses.realhappymom.com

 I was talking to a mom that was completely overwhelmed and was almost in tears with all of the demands she had in her life. She wanted some relief because she hadn’t had a break for weeks. Then after she realized that she was the only one talking, she asked me about what I do for work and what the kids are into. After telling her that I work full time, I’m a reservist in the Navy, run Real Happy Mom, and started a business with my husband, she looked at me like a unicorn and asked me how I do it all. The truth is … I don’t. In this episode, I brought my friend, Alicia Cohen, to share how doing it all is robbing us of freedom and happiness. Plus, how we can shift out of doing it all.ABOUT ALICIAAlicia Cohen is a wife and homeschooling mom.  She is also a business owner and blogger.  Through her business, Alicia Cohen Designs, she teaches busy moms intentional planning, effective productivity, and essential mindset shifts to increase peace, calm, and confidence while focusing on what matters most.  Alicia built her business based on her own journey of overcoming her overwhelmed and frazzled life -- what she calls the "hamster wheel marathon" -- and now teaches other women the methods she discovered (and uses personally).GET THE SHOW NOTESwww.realhappymom.com/201LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEAlicia's free workshop -- The Only To-Do List System You Need to Get Your Busy Life Under Control TODAY!: bit.ly/realhappymomshowNEXT STEPSGrab Your Freebies: https://www.realhappymom.comCheck Out the Course: https://courses.realhappymom.com

Feeling like you haven’t been your best because you know you haven’t been taking care of yourself lately? Self-care doesn’t have to be elaborate, even if that takes hours at a time. Not at all. Self-care can be simple and easy and done daily without taking much time. Self-care is anything you do that takes care of you physically, emotionally, mentally, and/or spiritually. As a busy working mom, you must take care of yourself to show your best at work, love and nurture your kids and pursue your dreams and goals. In this episode, I am going to share with you seven simple and easy ways that you can practice self-care every day.LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEEpisode 173 - www.realhappymom.com/173Harvard study on dance - https://hms.harvard.edu/news-events/publications-archive/brain/dancing-brainSelf Care Challenge - https://www.realhappymom.com/selfcarechallengeGET HOME-LIFE-TRELLOwww.realhappymom.com/trelloGET THE SHOW NOTESwww.realhappymom.com/200NEXT STEPSGrab Your Freebies: https://www.realhappymom.comCheck Out the Course: https://courses.realhappymom.com

You’re going into the weekend and have so much you want to do. Plus, you want to rest and relax after a long, hard work week. I’ve got three things to help you do more this weekend without exhausting you. Check out this episode to learn how.GET HOME-LIFE-TRELLOwww.realhappymom.com/trelloGET THE SHOW NOTESwww.realhappymom.com/198NEXT STEPSGrab Your Freebies: https://www.realhappymom.comCheck Out the Course: https://courses.realhappymom.com

Wanna wake up refreshed and go through the morning with ease and without stress? I've got a secret. You don’t need a magical morning routine for this to happen. You need an awesome evening routine. If you're not convinced, I'm going to share with you why you need an evening routine and some things to consider implementing so that you can start your day like a dream.LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEEpisode 195: 3 Essential Routines All Working Moms NeedGET HOME-LIFE-TRELLOwww.realhappymom.com/trelloGET THE SHOW NOTESwww.realhappymom.com/198NEXT STEPSGrab Your Freebies: https://www.realhappymom.comCheck Out the Course: https://courses.realhappymom.com

I made a colossal declaration at the beginning of the year. I said I was going to have the best marriage ever in 2023. You see, I really felt like this was the one area of my life where I was really lacking. I felt good in almost every area except for my marriage. My marriage wasn't terrible, but I wasn't showing up like I do at work every day. Even though it is still early in the year, there are some lessons that I have learned since making my marriage a priority. Wanna know what they are? Check out this episode. LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE8 Rules of Love by Jay Shetty [affiliate link]The Adventure Challenge Couples Edition [affiliate link] GET HOME-LIFE-TRELLOwww.realhappymom.com/trelloGET THE SHOW NOTESwww.realhappymom.com/197NEXT STEPSGrab Your Freebies: https://www.realhappymom.comCheck Out the Course: https://courses.realhappymom.com

I love routines. I know that I wouldn’t be able to handle life well without them. But when I talk to some moms about routines, I get eye rolls and comments like, “routines don’t work for me.” Or “Routines are too restrictive. I like to be free.”I know you want motherhood to be easier. And maybe you have tried to implement some new routines, but they didn't stick.So why aren’t routines working for you? There are a couple of reasons why I think this is the case. Check out this episode to learn why your routines aren't sticking and what to do about it.LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEHome-Life-TrelloEpisode 40 - This is How to Prepare for the Week on SundayAudible - So that you can listen to audiobooks while doing laundry GET HOME-LIFE-TRELLOwww.realhappymom.com/trelloGET THE SHOW NOTESwww.realhappymom.com/196NEXT STEPSGrab Your Freebies: https://www.realhappymom.comCheck Out the Course: https://courses.realhappymom.com

If you feel like you constantly forget things, your to-do list is always a mile long, and you are stressed more days than not, it's time to look at your routines. Routines don’t have to be boring and mundane. No routines can be simple and easy and give you more time to do the things you enjoy or rest. In this episode, I will share the three essential routines that all moms need. Plus, I will share a few more routines if you have the top 3 down pack.LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEEpisode 73 - Routines and Home Management Systems to Simplify Your LifeGrowth DayEpisode 122 of Routine and ThingsHome-Life-Trello GET HOME LIFE TRELLOwww.realhappymom.com/trelloGET THE SHOW NOTESwww.realhappymom.com/195NEXT STEPSGrab Your Freebies: https://www.realhappymom.comCheck Out the Course: https://courses.realhappymom.com

 Every year, millions of people set goals and make resolutions, but why does it seem like we can never reach our goals? It seems like we have all these big dreams of doing these incredible things, but it just seems like we can never get it done, whether it's. Having to take care of the kids feeling like you're just so. Engrossed with work. Or maybe you feel like you don't have time because there are so many other things you must do at work and at home. But the thing is, only about 9% of people are successful in keeping their goals and resolutions. So how can you be in that 9%? Oh, that's what I will share in this episode. I'm going to share with you ways that you can get those big goals accomplished this year without burning yourself out.LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE[170] Tips and Strategies I Learned to Pay Off ALL My Credit Cards Fast By Changing One Thing with Rho Thomas[68] Talking About Money and Debt with KendallHome-Life-Trello GET HOME LIFE TRELLOwww.realhappymom.com/trelloRELATED EPISODES[172] How to Get Aligned with Your Priorities and Reach Your Goals with 15 Minutes[MTT #84] Ready to Make Moves? A Powerful Way to Set Your Goals This Year[109] Creating Goals *You'll Actually Achieve* This Year with Tracy Morgan[63] How to Make Goals You Will Actually AchieveNEXT STEPSGrab Your Freebies: https://www.realhappymom.comCheck Out the Course: https://courses.realhappymom.com

As a mom, taking care of yourself can seem impossible when you have little ones. Especially as a new mom, all your focus goes to your baby, and me-time is nonexistent. But taking care of yourself is essential and is more than taking a shower. Although taking a shower is helpful to unwind and necessary for basic hygiene, several self-care ideas have been shared in pop culture that isn’t what you actually need. Pedicures, massages, and weekends away are great but aren’t going to help you long-term. In this episode, I share some not-so-sexy self-care ideas to help you flourish and be your best self. If you are ready to find out what these six ideas are, check out the entire episode.GET THE NOT-SO-SEXY SELF-CARE CHECKLIST: https://www.realhappymom.com/not-so-sexy-self-care-checklistRELATED EPISODES[140] The Mind-Blowing Difference Between Self Care and Self PreservationTired As A Mother - Self Care For Busy Moms[95] Self Care Habits to Help Reduce Stress[77] The Basics of Aromatherapy for Self Care[44] A Simple 9 Step Morning Self Care Routine for Busy Moms[43] 4 Cups for Self Care to Make You a Better Mom and Wife[37] This is Why Self Care is a Necessity[15] 20 Self Care Ideas That Cost No MoneyNEXT STEPSGrab Your Freebies: https://www.realhappymom.comCheck Out the Course: https://courses.realhappymom.com

You have tried many different planners.The one that you saw on sale at Target. You even tried one that you saw your favorite influencer using on Instagram.But you can't stick with those planners. Or maybe they don't work for your lifestyle and what you are trying to accomplish.There's a new way of planning and blocking my days that I started using that has changed the way my days and weeks flow. And I want the same thing for you.Spoiler. It's routine block planning. My friend and guest Ashley Brown is gonna share what routine blocking planning is, what routine block planning is for, and how to use routine block planning for your busy week. If you want a better way of planning your week without stress, you've got to check out this episode.Show Notes for This Episodewww.realhappymom.com/192Connect with AshleyBlog/Website: https://routineandthings.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/routineandthingsMorning Routine Roadmap: https://routineandthings.lpages.co/morning-routine-roadmap/Links Mentioned in This EpisodeThe Magic of Routines for Busy MomsHow to Become the Manager of Your HomeThe Easy Way to Get Kids to do Chores Without ComplainingRoutine and Things PlannerNEXT STEPSGrab Your Freebies: https://www.realhappymom.comCheck Out the Course: https://courses.realhappymom.com

Burnout is widespread across the world. From parents to college students, burnout is increasing due to the stress of dealing with the pandemic and its aftermath. As working moms, we are even more likely to experience burnout. Working moms are 28% more likely to experience burnout than working dads.In this episode, I will share with you a little about what's been going on with me lately and answer the following questions:What is burnout?What are some of the signs and symptoms of burnout?What are some ways to get out of burnout?What are some tips to prevent burnout?If you want to learn effective ways to prevent burnout, stick around to this episode.Get the SUNDAY PREP CHECKLIST HERE: https://www.realhappymom.com/sundayGET THE SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE HERE: https://www.realhappymom.com/191NEXT STEPSGrab Your Freebies: https://www.realhappymom.comCheck Out the Course: https://courses.realhappymom.com