The Mom Sweat Sanity Podcast with Brittany Anderson

What happens when you’re genuinely excited about where your life is going… but the people, conversations, or environments around you keep pulling you back down? In this solo episode, I’m talking about protecting your energy when you’re in a season of growth, creation, manifestation, and change. Because sometimes the dream isn’t the problem. Sometimes we’re trying to build something new while continuously putting ourselves in rooms that make us question it. We’re talking about noticing what fills you versus what drains you, being intentional about who gets access to your ideas, and recognizing that protecting your energy doesn’t mean avoiding hard conversations or cutting everyone out of your life. Sometimes it simply means better boundaries. Less explaining. Different rooms. And knowing when someone else’s inability to see your vision doesn’t need to become your doubt. In this episode, we get into: How to recognize the people and environments that consistently drain you Why your surroundings matter when you’re creating something new Protecting an idea before you feel the need to explain it to everyone The difference between someone who challenges you and someone who constantly diminishes you What to do when you can’t remove yourself from a negative environment How to stop giving everyone access to your dreams Taking control of the parts of your life you actually can control Three questions to ask yourself when you’re entering your next season If you’re feeling that spark again—new ideas, bigger goals, more curiosity, more possibility—this episode is your reminder: Protect the spark. Feed it. Put yourself in rooms where it can grow. Because you don’t need everyone to understand where you’re going in order to go there. Three questions to sit with after this episode: What is filling me right now? What is consistently draining me? What do I need to protect in this season? And then—do something with the answer.   🎙️ THE MOM SWEAT SANITY PODCAST Motherhood • Mindset • Accountability • Wellness • Goal Setting for Ambitious Women   The Mom Sweat Sanity Podcast is for ambitious women and moms who want to grow, lead, take care of themselves, and actually follow through on the life they say they want. Hosted by Brittany Anderson, Certified High Performance Coach and Accountability Coach, entrepreneur, speaker, retreat host, endurance athlete, and mom of three. Brittany helps high-achieving women move from overwhelm and indecision into clarity, accountability, and aligned action. Through real conversations and expert interviews, the podcast explores modern motherhood, mindset, goal setting, personal growth, fitness, women’s health, hormone health, leadership, entrepreneurship, and what it looks like to build a meaningful life without losing yourself in the process. Expect conversations about raising kids while raising yourself, navigating changing seasons of motherhood, building confidence, creating sustainable habits, growing a business, prioritizing health, and becoming the woman you know you’re capable of being. Because knowing what to do usually isn’t the problem.   Following through is.   💛 Follow The Mom Sweat Sanity Podcast for weekly conversations designed to help women stop living on autopilot, trust themselves, and move forward.   🔥 WORK WITH BRITTANY MOMentum Collective Group coaching, accountability, goal clarity, aligned action, meaningful community, expert conversations, and access to live experiences for women who are ready to grow. Explore MOMentum Collective   Private Coaching, Masterminds & Retreats High-touch coaching and accountability for ambitious women, founders, and leaders who are ready to create meaningful change and follow through on what matters most. → https://brittanderson.com   📲 CONNECT Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/brittanyandersoncoaching/ Website → https://brittanderson.com  

It's Not Bad Behaviour — It's Their Nervous System: Supporting Neurodivergent Kids at Home & School with Meredith Dawson   Can't you just sit still? Can't you talk less? Just calm down. Meredith Dawson heard those messages all through school, and at almost 54, she still feels them land. Today she's turned that experience into her life's work. Meredith was one of my very first guests on this show, and I'm so honoured to have her back. She's a well-being educational consultant, classroom teacher, and the founder of Thriving Life Co. and Wild Wonder. She has spent over 25 years in education, from early childhood and owning her own daycare to teaching in the school system. Now she coaches neurodivergent kids, their families, and the educators who support them. In this conversation, we get into what "neurodivergent" and "neuroaffirming" actually mean. We talk about why "bad behaviour" is so often a dysregulated nervous system trying to communicate, and why so many kids (especially our girls) are quietly masking in class and falling apart at home. I share how all three of my kids' dyslexia went unnoticed because they were hiding behind their classmates. Meredith gives us simple, powerful tools to use right away, like the W.A.I.T.pause, breaking tasks into tiny steps, and the reminder to just believe them. We also talk about advocacy: why you don't have to accept "let's wait and see," how small changes in the classroom can transform a child's day, and why it's time for our systems to evolve so every child can thrive, not just survive. Whether you're a parent, a teacher, or someone who still carries the "too much" messages from your own school days, this one is for you. 💡 Key Takeaways Behaviour is communication. Before reacting, ask what your child's behaviour is trying to tell you. Use W.A.I.T. — Why Am I Talking? When a child is dysregulated, more words can feel like fireworks going off in their system. Pause and ask what they need: support, a snuggle, or a high five. Understanding isn't excusing. Offer choices, celebrate when they pick a solution, and still hold the boundary. Believe them. When your child says they're struggling or exhausted, trust it. That's where realistic expectations begin. Break it down. If getting from A to B feels impossible, build the steps: A1, A2, A3. Trust your gut and don't wait. If you're told "let's wait and see," you can push back. Early support can prevent shame that lasts a lifetime. Make tools accessible, not earned. Supports like ear defenders should be as easy to reach as pencils and paper. Tiny language shifts create big energy shifts. A small reframe can turn a reaction into a response. About Meredith Dawson Meredith Dawson is a well-being educational consultant, classroom teacher, and the founder of Thriving Life Co. and Wild Wonder. Known as "Ms. Mere" to her students, she brings over 25 years of experience in education, from early childhood and owning her own daycare to teaching in the school system. Today she coaches neurodivergent children, their families, and educators, helping them build nervous-system awareness, neuroaffirming language, and the accommodations kids need to truly thrive. Based in North Vancouver, she runs monthly outdoor programs for primary and elementary learners, supports families across BC in person and remotely, and leads pro-d workshops for teachers. She is also an Advanced EFT Tapping Practitioner and a mom of two daughters. 🔗 Resources & Links Website: thrivinglifeco.com Instagram: @ms_mere_thethrivingeducator Email: [email protected] Mentioned in this episode: Dr. Ross Greene: "Kids do well if they can" Dr. Shelley Moore: BC inclusive education advocate Fraser Academy's Centre for Dyslexia (Vancouver) Wild Wonder & Primary Days: Meredith's monthly outdoor programs in North Vancouver 🎙️ THE MOM SWEAT SANITY PODCAST Motherhood • Mindset • Fitness • Goal Setting for Modern Moms Hosted by Brittany Anderson — Certified High Performance & Accountability Coach, entrepreneur, retreat host, endurance athlete, and mom of three. Real, unfiltered conversations about motherhood, mindset, wellness, and building a life you actually love. Each week: modern parenting strategies, fitness and wellness for busy moms, mindset shifts that lead to real action, and expert interviews on hormone health, longevity, leadership, and entrepreneurship. 💛 Hit follow and join a community of women who are done living on autopilot.   🔥 WORK WITH ME MOMentum Collective Mastermind — Twice-monthly coaching and accountability, goal clarity, aligned action, a community of growth-focused women, and first access to LIVE events. → https://www.brittanderson.com/tier-1-the-foundation-room 1:1 Coaching & Retreats — High-touch accountability for women who know they're made for more. → https://brittanderson.com   📲 CONNECT Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/brittanyandersoncoaching/ Website → https://brittanderson.com   neurodivergent kids, ADHD in children, autism parenting, dyslexia, nervous system regulation for kids, neuroaffirming parenting, behaviour is communication masking in girls, meltdowns after school, school accommodations, advocating for your child at school, emotional regulation in children, dysregulated child, W.A.I.T. why am I talking, PDA, AuDHD, inclusive classroom, outdoor learning, Ross Greene, North Vancouver, BC education

The Fall Reset: How to Brain Dump, Time Block & Organize Your Week Without Feeling Overwhelmed Back-to-school season has a way of making us crave routine again—but getting organized doesn’t have to mean creating a stricter schedule or trying to cram even more into your day. In this episode of The Mom Sweat Sanity Podcast, Brittany shares a practical fall reset for busy women and moms who feel like they have 47 tabs open in their brains at all times. We’re starting with one of the simplest tools Brittany has been using with her coaching clients: a 90-second brain dump. Before a meeting, focused work session, or the start of your day, getting everything out of your head and onto paper can create the mental space you need to actually focus on what’s in front of you. From there, Brittany walks through her simple framework: Do it. Delay it. Delegate it. Delete it. Because your brain dump isn't supposed to become another overwhelming to-do list. We also get practical about calendar organization, time blocking and day blocking—including how Brittany color-codes her family and business calendars, why she’s experimenting with assigning specific types of work to specific days, and the importance of creating an actual stopping point for work. In this episode: How to use a 90-second brain dump to clear mental clutter Why a brain dump is different from a to-do list The Do It, Delay It, Delegate It, Delete It method How to prioritize when everything feels important Time blocking vs. day blocking—and how to decide which works for you Simple calendar organization for busy moms and families Why your calendar often reveals your real priorities How routines can create more freedom instead of more rigidity Creating boundaries around your workday How to be more present and be where your feet are A simple fall and back-to-school routine reset you can start today This isn't about becoming more productive just so you can squeeze more into an already-full life. It's about asking a better question: Does the way I'm spending my time actually reflect what I keep saying matters to me? As life shifts into a new season, use this episode as your invitation to clear your head, take another look at your calendar, protect what matters and create routines that support the life you're actually trying to live. Your fall reset starts with 90 seconds. Grab a piece of paper, brain dump everything you're carrying, and then decide: Do it, delay it, delegate it—or delete it. Because you don't need to do everything. You need to know what matters now. 🎙️ THE MOM SWEAT SANITY PODCAST Motherhood • Mindset • Fitness • Goal Setting for Modern Moms Hosted by Brittany Anderson — Certified High Performance & Accountability Coach, entrepreneur, retreat host, endurance athlete, and mom of three. Real, unfiltered conversations about motherhood, mindset, wellness, and building a life you actually love. Each week: modern parenting strategies, fitness and wellness for busy moms, mindset shifts that lead to real action, and expert interviews on hormone health, longevity, leadership, and entrepreneurship. 💛 Hit follow and join a community of women who are done living on autopilot.   🔥 WORK WITH ME MOMentum Collective Mastermind — Twice-monthly coaching and accountability, goal clarity, aligned action, a community of growth-focused women, and first access to LIVE events. → https://www.brittanderson.com/tier-1-the-foundation-room 1:1 Coaching & Retreats — High-touch accountability for women who know they're made for more. → https://brittanderson.com   📲 CONNECT Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/brittanyandersoncoaching/ Website → https://brittanderson.com     fall reset, back to school routine, brain dump method, time blocking, day blocking, calendar organization, productivity for moms, busy mom routines, overwhelmed moms, mental load, weekly planning, time management for women, work life balance, productivity tips, mom life, organization tips, daily routine, weekly routine, working moms, how to organize your week

Yesterday she was your partner. Today she feels like a stranger — and neither of you knows why. In this raw, zero-fluff conversation, menopause strategist and author Marjie Martini joins Brittany to pull back the curtain on the 10-to-15 year hormonal transition that's quietly dismantling midlife relationships. Marjie shares her own harrowing journey — a menopause that started at 39, a misdiagnosis that nearly cost her life at 49, and the years of research that turned her into one of the few people helping women actually build a strategy for thriving after 40. Then she gets into the book that's putting her on the map: Men On Pause, a blunt, tactical manual co-written with relationship coach Shems Heartwell to help the men in our lives finally get it. This one is for the women in the messy middle, and for every husband, brother, coworker, and friend who wants to show up better. It's about hormones, yes — but really it's about not losing yourself, not losing each other, and building the kind of community that carries us through the next 30 years. What We Cover Who Marjie was before "menopause strategist" — 25 years as a hairstylist, a life split between Whistler and Sayulita, and the health crisis that changed everything The menopause journey that started at 39 and the misdiagnosis that nearly turned fatal at 49 Why the real gap isn't information — it's strategy. Why the "magic pill" mindset fails and what actually works The surf-buddy conversation and the Kid Carson podcast moment that sparked Men On Pause Why the book had to be co-written with a man — and how Shems Heartwell delivers the "what to say and how to be" that most partners are desperate for The masculine framing (the Red Zone, Tactical Neutrality, the intel briefing) and why it lands with men when a therapy-style approach doesn't "Gray divorce": why divorce rates over 45–50 are sitting around 70%, and how many strong, thriving midlife women are ending up single Why only about 5% of women have hormones dialed in — and the two biggest roadblocks stopping the rest The money reframe: hormones at roughly $2–4 a day vs. Botox, gymnastics classes, and $10 lattes Get your baseline now — why every woman in her 30s should log her hormone panel and keep the data Why your prescription will change one to two times a year for the next 10–15 years — and why staying hyper-aware of new symptoms matters (yes, even "itchy crawly skin") Reaching sovereignty in your 50s — more compassion, less people-pleasing, and finally putting your own cup first The one sentence to hand a partner along with the book — and why this conversation belongs with our sons and daughters, too About Marjie Martini Marjie Martini is a menopause strategist and the author of Men On Pause, a #1 Amazon bestseller in Men's Health. Drawing on 25 years in the beauty industry, four years working alongside hormone and regenerative-medicine specialists in Mexico, and her own decade-plus on bioidentical hormones, Marjie helps women over 40 cut through the noise and build a personalized strategy to feel like themselves again. Her mission is to bring menopause into the mainstream for both women and the men who love them — so relationships and community stay intact. She splits her time between Whistler, Canada and Sayulita, Mexico.   Resources & Links Book: Men On Pause by Marjie Martini — available on Amazon (Kindle, paperback & Audible) and Apple Books Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marjiemartini/— where you'll find everything Mentioned: Kid Carson (podcast that sparked the book) · Shems Heartwell (co-author) · Sacred Sons (men's leadership community) · The Wiley Protocol · Dr. Kelly Casperson 🎙️ THE MOM SWEAT SANITY PODCAST Motherhood • Mindset • Fitness • Goal Setting for Modern Moms Hosted by Brittany Anderson — Certified High Performance & Accountability Coach, entrepreneur, retreat host, endurance athlete, and mom of three. Real, unfiltered conversations about motherhood, mindset, wellness, and building a life you actually love. Each week: modern parenting strategies, fitness and wellness for busy moms, mindset shifts that lead to real action, and expert interviews on hormone health, longevity, leadership, and entrepreneurship. 💛 Hit follow and join a community of women who are done living on autopilot.   🔥 WORK WITH ME MOMentum Collective Mastermind — Twice-monthly coaching and accountability, goal clarity, aligned action, a community of growth-focused women, and first access to LIVE events. → https://www.brittanderson.com/tier-1-the-foundation-room 1:1 Coaching & Retreats — High-touch accountability for women who know they're made for more. → https://brittanderson.com   📲 CONNECT Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/brittanyandersoncoaching/ Website → https://brittanderson.com

Welcome back to The Mom Sweat Sanity Podcast. Today, we’re going into the vault and bringing back one of the conversations from earlier this year that I genuinely think is worth hearing again. Our most listened to in the first half of the year.  My conversation with Dr. Stacy Sims. If you know her work, you know the phrase: women are not small men. And this conversation was such an important reminder that the way we train, fuel, recover and take care of ourselves as women needs to actually reflect our physiology, and the season of life we're in. And honestly, I think sometimes we hear something once, take what we need from it in that moment, and then six months later we hear it completely differently. So whether you listened the first time or this is brand new to you, I wanted to bring this one back. From the vault, here is my conversation with Dr. Stacy Sims. 🎙️ THE MOM SWEAT SANITY PODCAST Motherhood • Mindset • Fitness • Goal Setting for Modern Moms Hosted by Brittany Anderson — Certified High Performance & Accountability Coach, entrepreneur, speaker, retreat host, endurance athlete, and mom of three. Real, unfiltered conversations about motherhood, mindset, wellness, and building a life you actually love. Each week: modern parenting strategies, fitness and wellness for busy moms, mindset shifts that lead to real action, and expert interviews on hormone health, longevity, leadership, and entrepreneurship. 💛 Hit follow and join a community of women who are done living on autopilot. 🔥 WORK WITH ME MOMentum Collective Mastermind — Coaching and accountability, goal clarity, aligned action, a community of growth-focused women, and first access to LIVE events. → https://www.brittanderson.com/tier-1-the-foundation-room 1:1 Coaching & Retreats — High-touch accountability for women who know they're made for more. → https://brittanderson.com 📲 CONNECT Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/brittanyandersoncoaching/ Website → https://brittanderson.com