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EP484 // Weekly Planning for Busy Moms: How to Plan Your Week in 15 Minutes (and Handle the Surprises) Nov 10, 2026 26:17 Between Halloween in October, Thanksgiving in November, Christmas and New Year’s in December, and all that fresh-start energy in January, the next few months are packed. It can be hard to think through your week, let alone get everything done. Last week, I walked through how to map out the eight weeks until Christmas, with practical steps for each week. If you missed it, go back and listen for the

EP483 // 8 Weeks Until Christmas: Your Week-by-Week Holiday Game Plan for Busy Moms Nov 3, 2026 33:41 November is here, which means Christmas is just eight weeks away. So what’s your game plan? I love Christmas: the cozy blankets, the movies and music, the smell of pine and spice, the food, and celebrating Jesus’s birthday. But for moms who already have a lot on their plate, it’s also a lot. Workloads and activities multiply, and on top of that comes the pressure to make it magical for everyone. T

EP482 // How to Get It All Done as a Busy Working Mom: 6 Simple Steps Oct 27, 2026 35:41 Recently I was asked to be part of a live workshop for busy moms coming up later this week. The host asked that I talk about how busy working moms can “do it all.” Moms who are trying to juggle working full time or part time, and manage their home, and life. It's a difficult question. As I thought about it, we all have the same 24hours in the day, so the real question is how do you structure y

EP481 // How to Raise Justice-Minded Kids: Family Rhythms, Burnout, and Faith with Guest Hannah Munn of Love Justice Oct 20, 2026 45:03 Have you ever watched the news, or heard a story about something heartbreaking in the world, and thought: I care so much, but what can I actually do? Especially when your days are already full of carpool, work deadlines, and little people who need you. Friend, you are not alone. And today’s guest is going to show us that caring deeply and raising a family are not opposites. They can be woven toge

EP480 // Top 10 Weekend Must-Dos to Make Your Week Lighter: Your Future Self Will Thank You Oct 13, 2026 29:28 Have you ever gotten to Monday morning and felt like the week already won before it even started? No food plan, no idea what's happening with carpool, laundry still in the hamper, and you are just reacting your way through the next five days instead of actually leading them? Friend, you are not alone. And today I want to talk about exactly why that happens — because a hard week is not always a bus

EP479 // How to Do the Things You've Been Avoiding: 8 Tips to Stop Procrastinating Oct 6, 2026 28:57 Have you ever known exactly what you needed to do — and still found a way to avoid doing it? You cleaned the kitchen instead. You reorganized a drawer nobody asked about. You did everything except the one thing that actually mattered. Friend, you are not alone. And today I want to talk about exactly why that happens — because procrastination is not a discipline problem. It is a pattern. And patter

EP478 // Holiday Planning Made Simple: How to Reduce Holiday Stress with 10 Quick Tips Sep 29, 2026 41:04 Have you ever gotten to November and thought — how is the holiday season already here, and why does it feel like it snuck up on me again? Friend, you are not alone. And today I want to talk about exactly why that happens — because it's not that you didn't have enough time. It's that you didn't have a plan in place before the season hit. I call it the holiday scramble. October turns into November,

EP477 //Is Technology Stealing Your Family's Attention? How to Reclaim Real Life with Bestselling Author Arlene Pellicane Sep 22, 2026 44:07 How many times today have you looked up from your phone and realized your kid was trying to get your attention — or looked over at your child and realized they were completely lost in a screen? Friend, you are not alone. And you are not a bad mom for struggling with this. Technology is literally designed to be addictive — for our kids AND for us. And navigating it as a parent in 2026 is one of the

EP476 // Is Your Plate Too Full? Mom Burnout Fix: How to Say No, Delegate, and Stop Doing It All Sep 15, 2026 31:33 Quick question for you: when was the last time you felt truly caught up? And I don't mean "I answered the urgent emails" or "the laundry is technically under control." I mean actually, fully caught up — like you could exhale. If you're sitting there thinking, um... I have no idea, friend, you are not alone. And today I want to talk about exactly why that happens — because it is not a problem. It i

EP475 // How to survive the fall rush: get your kids helping, protect your schedule, and lead your home with purpose With Guest Erika Sagert Sep 7, 2026 49:00 Does fall feel like it sneaks up on you every single year? One minute you're in the relaxed rhythm of summer, and the next you're staring down a calendar packed with activities, commitments, and obligations — wondering how on earth you agreed to all of it? If you're already feeling the pressure of the busy season ahead, this episode is exactly what you need. Today I'm joined by Erika Sagert — a ho

EP16// Coffee & Tea with M&E: Back to School Overwhelm Is Real — Here Is How Two Busy Moms Are Actually Handling It This Fall Sep 4, 2026 47:03 You're in for a special treat today — it's another episode of Coffee & Tea (with M&E): Real Moms Talking About Real Things. I'm joined by Emily McDermott, host of Moms Overcoming Overwhelm, and together we're pulling back the curtain on what our fall has actually looked like so far — the good, the messy, and the "we're figuring it out as we go." In this episode, we talk about Emily's big m

EP474 // Where Did My Time Go? The 6 Real Reasons Busy Moms Feel Behind — And the Practical Solutions That Actually Fix Them Sep 1, 2026 48:15 Have you ever gotten to the end of the day and thought — where did my time go? What did I actually accomplish today? Why does it feel like I ran as fast as I could and still ended up behind? Friend, you are not alone. And today I want to talk about exactly why that happens — because it is not a you problem. It is a systems problem. And systems can be fixed. Today I am breaking down the six bigges

EP473 // The Top 10 School Season Stress Points Every Busy Mom Faces — And How to Fix Them Aug 25, 2026 55:27 Welcome back to The Busy Vibrant Mom podcast! I'm your host, Michelle Byrd, and I'm so glad you're here. Can I ask you something? Does it feel like the moment school started your calendar went from zero to sixty overnight? One minute you are soaking up the last lazy days of summer and the next you are staring down a week packed with drop offs, sports practices, homework battles, and approximately

EP472 // This Is Why I Do What I Do — The Real Reason Nothing Has Worked Yet and the Missing Piece Every Busy Mom Needs to Finally Manage Her Time Aug 17, 2026 30:11 Can I tell you a quick story? Before I had kids I worked as an admin for the CEO of a financial firm. On my very first day I walked up to my new cubicle — and internally lost it. There were scattered papers, random binders, stuff everywhere. An absolute mess. So before I did anything else I spent that entire first day cleaning, filing, and creating systems. It just came naturally to me. I'm tellin

ENCORE EP448 // Is Group Coaching Worth It for Busy Moms? A Behind-the-Scenes Look from a Real Client Aug 11, 2026 46:07 If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “Would group coaching actually help me?” or “Is it really worth the time and energy in this season?” you’re not alone. For busy moms especially, saying yes to support can feel just as overwhelming as trying to do it all on your own. In today’s episode, we are bring back EP448 for an encore performance. EP448 // Is Group Coaching Worth It for Busy Moms? A Be

EP471 // My Top 10 Back to School Prep Tips: What I Am Actually Doing This Week Before School Starts — and You Should Too Aug 4, 2026 47:33 How is summer actually over? I feel like I was just planning our Hawaii trip and now I am sitting here printing out school schedules, filling out permission forms, and trying to gradually convince my teenagers that midnight is no longer an acceptable bedtime. The vampire schedule is officially coming to an end, friends. And I don't know about you — but this week it became very real for me. This is

EP470 //Yes, YOU Can Be Organized: Simple Skills and Systems for Busy Moms With Guest Tracy Hoth Jul 28, 2026 40:00 Can I ask you something? Do you ever look around your home or your office and feel that low grade anxiety of "I need to get this organized" — but you don't even know where to start? Or maybe you've tried to get organized before and it just… didn't stick? You are not alone — and today's conversation is going to change the way you think about organization. I'm joined by Tracy Hoth — a certified lif

EP469 // Beat the Back to School Rush: How to Plan for Fall Before It Sneaks Up on You Jul 21, 2026 34:40 Fall has a way of completely sneaking up on us. One minute you're in the slow, sweet rhythm of summer — lazy pool days, vacations, summer camps, no alarm clocks, and that beautiful feeling of finally exhaling. And then suddenly — bam. Back to school is two weeks away and you're staring down a calendar that went from zero to sixty overnight. We realized this at our Get It Done Planning Party last

EP468 //You Can't Systemize Chaos: The Simple Framework Busy Moms Need to Finally Feel Organized With Guest Dr. Tiffany Shelton Jul 14, 2026 48:29 Can I ask you something? Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you try, you just can't get ahead? Like you're constantly spinning, juggling a million roles, and running on empty — but the to-do list just keeps growing? If that's you, today's conversation is going to feel like a breath of fresh air. I'm joined by Dr. Tiffany Shelton — a neuropsychologist, published author, and founder of the Im

EP15// Coffee & Tea with M&E: Real talk - navigating a new home, a new business, and a packed summer when you're a busy mom Jul 10, 2026 52:18 You are in for a special treat! This is another episode of Coffee & Tea (with M&E) Real Moms Talking About Real Things. Join Emily McDermott, the host of Moms Overcoming Overwhelm and I as we talk about what didn’t work this week, how we pivoted, what things we are excited about, and things that made us laugh! We wanted to provide moms with real life examples of time management, organizat

EP467 // Halfway Through Summer: How to Finish Strong and Set Yourself Up for an Amazing Fall Jul 7, 2026 34:38 Can I ask you something? How are you feeling about summer right now — like really feeling about it? Because if you're anything like most of the moms I talk to in early July — the answer is somewhere between "I love my kids so much" and "I am so ready for a routine again." And friend — both of those things can be completely true at the same time. Here's what I know about this exact moment in summer

EP466 // Stop Crashing at 3PM: Simple Nutrition Habits That Keep Moms Energized All Day With Guest Coryn & Crysanne Jun 30, 2026 43:25 Can I ask you something? When was the last time you actually felt good — like, genuinely energized, strong, and clear-headed throughout your day? If you're like a lot of busy moms, you're running on lukewarm coffee, skipped meals, and sheer willpower. You crash at 3pm, you're dragging by dinner, and the idea of adding any kind of workout routine or strict diet to your already-packed schedule sound

EP465 // How to Plan Your Week When Your Summer Schedule Has No Schedule Jun 24, 2026 45:17 How's your summer schedule going so far? Because if you're anything like most of the moms in my world right now — the answer is somewhere between "we're figuring it out" and "what schedule? There is no schedule!" And honestly? Both of those answers are completely valid. Here's the thing about summer that nobody warns you about — it's not just that your routine goes out the window. It's that every

EP464 // Feeling Lost in Motherhood? Reclaim Your Time, Voice & Identity With Guest Whitney Voisin Jun 16, 2026 45:33 If you’ve ever felt like you’ve slowly disappeared into your roles—wife, mom, manager of everything—and somewhere along the way you got lost… this conversation is for you. Maybe you wake up already feeling behind. Maybe your days feel like a constant loop of doing and reacting. Or maybe you’ve thought… When did I stop feeling like myself? You are not alone—and you’re not stuck. Today I’m joined by

EP463 // How to Actually Get Work Done When Your Kids Are Home All Summer Jun 9, 2026 40:40 Can I be real with you for a second? Summer is here — and so are your kids. All day. Every day. And listen, I love my kids more than anything. But if you are a working mom trying to keep your business running while your children are home asking for snacks every 45 minutes and fighting over more screen time— this episode is for you. Because here's the thing nobody talks about: summer doesn't actu

Bonus EP// A Sneak Peek Inside Super Mom Summer Camp: Why Busy Moms Won’t Want to Miss This with Guest Lori Oberbroeckling Jun 5, 2026 30:22 Have you ever felt like you’re trying to do all the things—manage your home, your work, your kids—and still feel like you’re barely keeping up? If that’s you, today’s episode is going to feel like a breath of fresh air. I’m joined by Lori Oberbroeckling, author of Secrets of Supermom, host of The Secrets of Supermom Show, and a mom of four who’s living this right alongside us. With a background i

EP462// High-Functioning Fatigue in Busy Women: Why You’re Always Tired & Simple Ways to Boost Your Energy With Guest Michelle McCoy Jun 2, 2026 53:19 If you’ve ever found yourself feeling constantly tired — even after a full night’s sleep — or like you’re pushing through your day on sheer willpower, today’s conversation is going to resonate with you. So many busy moms are juggling work, family responsibilities, and full schedules, and somewhere along the way exhaustion just becomes normal. But what if it’s not supposed to feel that way? Today

EP461// How a Twin Mom Runs a Thriving Business in Just 25 Hours a Week with Guest Megan Yelaney May 26, 2026 47:36 Can I ask you something? Have you ever felt like becoming a mom completely changed not just your schedule — but your entire identity as a business owner? Like the person you were before kids and the mom you are now are two very different people — and you're just trying to figure out how to make it all work? Friend, today's conversation is for you. I'm joined by Megan Yelaney — a business strategi

EP14// Coffee & Tea with M&E: How to Tackle Your To-Do List When You're Overwhelmed and Unmotivated May 22, 2026 53:18 You are in for a special treat! This is another episode of Coffee & Tea (with M&E) Real Moms Talking About Real Things. Join Emily McDermott, the host of Moms Overcoming Overwhelm and I as we talk about what didn’t work this week, how we pivoted, what things we are excited about, and things that made us laugh! We wanted to provide moms with real life examples of time management, organizat

EP460// The Loneliness Epidemic in Motherhood: How Busy Moms Can Build Meaningful Friendships With Guest Megan Thompson May 19, 2026 35:13 Have you ever felt lonely in motherhood — even when your calendar is completely full? Like meaningful friendships are harder to build than they used to be, and somewhere in the middle of all the busyness you've quietly lost connection? Friend, today's conversation is going to resonate deeply. I'm joined by Megan Thompson — lifestyle writer, mom of five, and host of the podcast I Can Do That, wh

EP459 // 10 Simple Things Saving My Life as a Busy Mom Right Now May 12, 2026 30:45 Can I be real with you for a second? Life lately has felt like a lot. Between end of year activities, home projects, kids' schedules, and trying to keep everything running smoothly — some days it feels like I'm just holding on and hoping for the best. But here's what I've been noticing — there are these small, simple things that are quietly making my life so much better right now. And I thought —

EP458// How to Overcome Overwhelm as a Christian Woman: Building Intentional Rhythms And Routines With Guest Alexandra Kaval May 5, 2026 33:53 If you've ever felt like your days are full but not always aligned — like you're doing a lot but still craving deeper purpose, clarity, and peace — today's episode is for you. I'm joined by Alexandra, founder of Grace Space Christian Coaching, who has served hundreds of women worldwide since 2017 through 1:1 and group coaching. She helps ambitious Christian women overcome limiting beliefs and anc

EP457 //Maycember Survival Guide: 10 Ways to Lighten Your Mental Load Before Summer Apr 28, 2026 43:04 Can I ask you something? Is it just me, or does May feel like it has approximately 47 days worth of things crammed into 31. There's a reason we call it Maycember — because the end of the school year hits like a second holiday season. Finals, awards ceremonies, sports playoffs, graduation parties, teacher appreciation, summer camp registration… and somehow you're still supposed to show up at work

EP13// Coffee & Tea with M&E: When Everything Feels Urgent: How to Decide What to Work On First as a Busy Mom Apr 22, 2026 44:57 You are in for a special treat! This is another episode of Coffee & Tea (with M&E) Real Moms Talking About Real Things. Join Emily McDermott, the host of Moms Overcoming Overwhelm and I as we talk about what didn’t work this week, how we pivoted, what things we are excited about, and things that made us laugh! We wanted to provide moms with real life examples of time management, organizat

EP456 // Overwhelmed to Aligned: How Busy Moms Can Create a Productivity System That Works With Guest Jessie Kwak Apr 21, 2026 45:26 Welcome back to The Busy Vibrant Mom podcast! I’m your host, Michelle Byrd — and I’m so glad you’re here. If you’ve ever tried to follow a productivity system that worked beautifully for someone else… but completely fell apart in your real life, this episode is for you. So many busy moms and working women are doing their best to balance work, family, and the things they care deeply about—yet stil

EP455 // The One Thing I Started Doing to Conquer My Never-Ending To-Do List (and Finally Get Clarity) Apr 14, 2026 40:03 Welcome back to The Busy Vibrant Mom podcast! I'm so glad you're here. Have you ever opened your email, your calendar, or your planner and instantly felt overwhelmed? Lately, I've been on a mission to get a better handle on my email — and I'll be honest, I had almost 200 unread messages just sitting there. The system I had in place wasn't working. I felt like I was constantly in reaction mode tr

EP454 // Time Blocking for Busy Moms: How to Pursue Big Dreams (Like Writing a Book) Without Burnout With Guest Susan Marie Almquist Apr 7, 2026 39:16 If you’ve ever felt torn between wanting to live a meaningful, purpose-filled life and the very real demands of work, family, and responsibility, today’s episode is for you. So many women I talk to aren’t lacking motivation or vision—they’re just stretched thin, trying to figure out how to pursue the things God has placed on their hearts without burning out or feeling like they’re constantly behin

EP453 //Why Traditional Productivity Doesn’t Work for Moms With ADHD (And What Actually Does) With Guest Theresa Harp Mar 31, 2026 39:35 Welcome back to The Busy Vibrant Mom podcast! I’m your host, Michelle Byrd and I’m so glad you’re here. Have you ever felt like you’re doing all the things—managing your home, your work, your kids—and yet it still feels hard to stay focused or follow through? Maybe simple tasks feel bigger than they should, or your brain feels like it has a hundred tabs open at once. And you’ve probably wondered

EP452 // When Your Day Gets Hijacked: Time Management Tips for Busy Moms to Stay Productive When Schedules Fall Apart Mar 24, 2026 29:37 Have you ever started your day with a solid plan only to have it completely unravel before 9am? Maybe it’s a last-minute dentist appointment, a sick kid at home, a forgotten lunch that needs to be dropped off, or just trying to get everyone out the door on time and something goes sideways. Suddenly, your carefully planned schedule is thrown off, your timeline shifts, and you feel like you’re play

EP451 // Why Strength Training Matters for Moms Over 30 (And How to Fit It Into a Busy Schedule) With Guest Rachel DeSonier Mar 17, 2026 47:31 Have you ever looked at your calendar, your to-do list, and your energy level and thought, “There is absolutely no way I can fit a workout into this season of life”? Between work, kids, meals, laundry, and everything else, taking care of yourself can start to feel optional. And if you’re being honest, exercise and nutrition are usually the first things to fall off the list. That’s why I’m so excit

EP12// Coffee & Tea with M&E: Spring Reset for Moms — Declutter Your Home, Simplify Your Schedule & Reduce Overwhelm Mar 13, 2026 48:21 You are in for a special treat! This is another episode of Coffee & Tea (with M&E) Real Moms Talking About Real Things. Join Emily McDermott, the host of Moms Overcoming Overwhelm and I as we talk about what didn’t work this week, how we pivoted, what things we are excited about, and things that made us laugh! In this episode we talk about Spring cleaning, and decluttering your calendar,

EP450 // Feeling Unprepared for Summer? 10 Things Busy Moms Should Do Now for a Better, Less Stressful Summer Mar 10, 2026 43:44 Happy Spring! You know what this means? Summer is coming… and if you’re a busy mom, you might already feel it creeping up on you. The school year is on its final lap, the kids are ready to sleep in, and suddenly your normal routines are about to disappear. The structured school days, the predictable schedules, the quiet work hours while the kids are in class — all of that shifts pretty quickly on

EP449// Overwhelmed and Everything Feels Urgent? Time Management Tips for Busy Moms Mar 3, 2026 32:15 Have you ever had one of those days where everything feels urgent? The emails. The laundry. The deadline. The permission slip. The text you forgot to respond to. The project that’s been sitting there staring at you. You sit down to start… and instead of clarity, you feel stuck. Because where do you even begin when it all feels important. This is a question I find myself asking often — and I have

EP448 // Is Group Coaching Worth It for Busy Moms? A Behind-the-Scenes Look from a Real Client Feb 23, 2026 46:08 If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “Would group coaching actually help me?” or “Is it really worth the time and energy in this season?” you’re not alone. For busy moms especially, saying yes to support can feel just as overwhelming as trying to do it all on your own. In today’s episode, EP448 // Is Group Coaching Worth It for Busy Moms? A Behind-the-Scenes Look from a Real Client, we’re pu

EP11// Coffee & Tea, With M&E: Behind the Scenes of Real Mom Life: Time Management, Summer Planning, Transitions, and Grace Feb 20, 2026 57:04 You are in for a special treat! This is another episode of Coffee & Tea (with M&E) Real Moms Talking About Real Things. Join Emily McDermott, the host of Moms Overcoming Overwhelm and I as we talk about what didn’t work this week, how we pivoted, trying to work from home with kids, summer planning, what things we are excited about and so much more! We wanted to provide moms with real life

EP447// Do You Love Your Life but Feel Called to More? Purpose for Busy Moms Feb 17, 2026 20:40 When you wake up in the morning, what gets you out of bed? What actually starts your day? A few days ago, as I was getting going, I found myself thinking about those questions. And if I’m honest, most mornings as moms, our feet hit the floor and our minds immediately fill with to-do lists, responsibilities, and everything we need to manage that day. For so many moms, it’s not just tasks—it’s the

EP446// If Valentine’s Day Feels Like One More Thing: What I’m Doing (and Not Doing) This Year Feb 10, 2026 19:19 Valentine’s Day can sometimes feel like just one more thing on an already full plate. The decorations, the cards, the candy, the class parties—and making sure everything is allergy-friendly and sent in on time—it can add up quickly. Even as kids get older and some of that fades, there’s still pressure to make it special, including trying to plan a romantic evening with your spouse when you’re alre

EP445// Busy Mom’s Guide to Easy Meal Planning: 10 Tips to Save Time, Eat Healthier & Ditch Takeout in 2026 Feb 3, 2026 33:33 Hey have you ever closed your laptop at 5pm, walked into the kitchen, and realized you have no idea what's for dinner? You open the fridge, hoping for inspiration, but everything feels like too much effort — so you order takeout. Again. Yep, me too. Planning dinner, feeding everyone, and trying to keep meals healthy can feel overwhelming. And now, with the fresh energy of a new year, a lot of us

EP10// Coffee & Tea, With M&E: Graceful New Year Rhythms: Mental Load, Margin & Mom Life Reset Jan 30, 2026 57:58 You are in for a special treat! This is another episode of Coffee & Tea (with M&E) Real Moms Talking About Real Things. Join Emily McDermott, the host of Moms Overcoming Overwhelm and I as we talk about what didn’t work this week, how we pivoted, what things we are excited about, and things that made us laugh! We wanted to provide moms with real life examples of time management, organizat

EP444// Tired, Stretched, and Overwhelmed? The Real Reason You’re Burned Out — And the Mindset Shifts That Can Help Jan 27, 2026 34:53 I’m so glad you’re here today. Since we’re still in January — that season when many of us are setting fresh goals, making plans, and dreaming about what 2026 could look like — we wanted to lean into that ‘new year energy’ and offer some practical support. Last week, we talked about Why Your Goals Don’t Stick and how busy moms can actually achieve their goals in 2026 using SMART planning. We broke

EP443// Why Your Goals Don’t Stick: How Busy Moms Can Actually Achieve Their Goals in 2026 with SMART Planning Jan 20, 2026 28:51 Do you still have some of that New Year energy? January has a special energy of newness - motivation, dreams, plans, goals, hopes for next year. This big new energy can help motivate us to make goals, like going to the gym every day, eating healthy, reading more books, getting a new planner, or picking a word for the year. The only problem with all these new goals or resolutions is that they usu

EP442//Empowered Single Parenting & Emotion Regulation (for You and Your Kids) with Guest Dr. Gila Reckess Jan 13, 2026 37:28 Today, we have a special guest, the amazing Dr. Gila Reckess — a parenting coach who specializes in supporting single parents and those raising strong-willed or neurodivergent kids. Gila’s work centers on one of the most powerful but overlooked parenting skills: emotion regulation — for both you and your kids. If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly on the edge of losing it, or you’re not sure

EP441// Top 10 Favorite Time Management & Productivity Episodes of 2025 for Busy Moms Who Want Calm, Control, and More Time Jan 6, 2026 26:04 Happy New Year, and welcome to 2026. Before we jump in, I want to invite you to take a deep breath right where you are. Let your shoulders drop, unclench your jaw, and remember this: you don’t have to rush into this year already feeling behind. A new year can come with so much pressure — new goals, new routines, new expectations — and yet what so many of us really want is something much simpler:

EP440// Feeling Behind Already? How Can Busy Moms Use Christmastide to Gently Plan 2026 Without Overwhelm? Dec 30, 2025 30:34 How was your Christmas? Christmas Day is always so magical, but once the presents are opened and life starts to settle back into normal, I sometimes feel that quiet post-holiday letdown. Do you feel that too? That’s why I love this in-between time after Christmas. The days between December 25th and early January are actually called Christmastide — that cozy stretch where you don’t quite know wha

EP9// Coffee & Tea, With M&E: Christmas Planning and Gift Ideas for Overwhelmed Moms, Plus Goals for a Stress-Free New Year Dec 25, 2025 56:41 You are in for a special treat! This is another episode of Coffee & Tea (with M&E) Real Moms Talking About Real Things. Join Emily McDermott, the host of Moms Overcoming Overwhelm and I as we talk about what didn’t work this week, how we pivoted, what things we are excited about, and things that made us laugh! We wanted to provide moms with real life examples of time management, organizat

EP439// The Busy Mom’s Guide to a Meaningful Christmas Eve: Traditions, Stillness, and the Story of Jesus’ Birth Dec 23, 2025 15:02 Happy December! Wow! The days leading up to Christmas always seem to fly by faster than the Polar Express. But it’s here - tomorrow is Christmas Eve! How do you like to celebrate Christmas Eve? What family traditions did you have growing up? What traditions did you start with your kids? Have they changed as your kids have gotten older? In today's episode I wanted to offer you a chance to reflect

EP438// Overwhelmed in December? Practical Ways Moms Can Cut Holiday Stress Fast Dec 16, 2025 35:56 As moms, December can be incredibly overwhelming. It’s like life is now tossed into a blender and put on high, or we are driving a race car instead of our normal Honda Odyssey. In the last episode we talked about 10 things I stopped doing in December and why I think you should too. Following the theme of decreasing the stuff on our plate, today's episode is more of a practical episode giving you

EP437//10 Things I Stopped Doing In December: Why I Think You Should Too Dec 9, 2025 37:49 Happy December! This month comes with its own unique energy - it’s busy, magical, fun and overwhelming. You might feel this way too as your calendar starts to fill up with social events, your to-do list grows in leaps and bounds, and the amount of things you need to remember to bring or buy or be somewhere is absurd! So as this month jumps into full swing I was thinking, what can I take off my pl

EP436// How To Start Planning for 2026 Without The Overwhelm Dec 2, 2025 25:55 Happy December! Welcome we made it through the gauntlet that was Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and probably a few awkward family moments and conversations over the dinner table. We just got back from our first family trip out to DC for Thanksgiving, and we are so glad to be back home in warm, sunny CA. So first - take a deep breath. You did it! Now there’s just Christmas and New Year

EP8// Coffee & Tea, With M&E: Holiday Planning Without the Overwhelm: Gift Ideas, Traditions & Time-Saving Tips for Busy Moms Nov 26, 2025 46:58 You are in for a special treat! This is another episode of Coffee & Tea (with M&E) Real Moms Talking About Real Things. Join Emily McDermott, the host of Moms Overcoming Overwhelm and I as we talk about what didn’t work this week, how we pivoted, what things we are excited about, and things that made us laugh! In today's episode we talk about holiday planning, including strategies for man

EP435// Thankful for You: A Little Encouragement To Remind You You’re Not Alone, Mama Nov 25, 2025 17:29 I hope you are enjoying Thanksgiving week and looking forward to spending time with family and eating yummy food. Thanksgiving is such a special time to gather and remember things we are grateful for, and I just wanted to say that I am so very grateful for YOU! The Busy Vibrant Mom podcast is almost five years old! As I look back I am so thankful that you took time out of your busy day to listen.

BONUS: It’s Not Just Another Black Friday Deal… It’s Actually Useful & Something You’ll Love Nov 24, 2025 20:16 This is just a short bonus episode to introduce you to the Rest & Reclaim Bundle. All month we’ve been talking about why your week feels like a race that you can’t win - the constant catching up, the lack of margin, broken routines that keep falling apart. It’s not you! We as moms try so hard to keep everything together, and work smoothly for us and our family. We balance responsibilities,

EP434// Routines That Don’t Collapse by Tuesday (Even When Life Does) Nov 18, 2025 26:59 We are now officially in the busy holiday season, after Halloween, close to Thanksgiving, almost to Christmas and New Year’s. This season is a mixture of excitement for the holiday season, filled with so many more to do’s. It's such a fun season, but it can be overwhelming too. We try to plan and smooth out our week. If you’ve ever spent a Sunday night mapping out your week, thinking through a

EP433// Why You Feel Overwhelmed & How To Fix That Before The Holidays Nov 11, 2025 29:24 We’re heading into that season where the calendar fills up fast — class parties, work deadlines, travel plans, time with family, fun events — and somewhere in there, you’re supposed to feel merry and bright and create perfect family memories. But if you’re anything like me, you might already be feeling that low hum of stress starting to build. The pressure to do everything and curate perfect fami

EP432// The Real Reason You’re Always Playing Catch-Up (And How To Finally Get Ahead) Nov 4, 2025 25:25 If you’ve ever found yourself racing through your week, running late to the school car line, frantically yelling at kids to get in the car, heating up your morning coffee for the third time, and wondering why it always feels like you’re playing catch-up? Then today’s episode is for you. Most of us feel like we’re barely holding it together (some days more than others, right?). You’re juggling wo

EP431// 10 Simple Tips Busy Moms Need for a Joyful, Stress-Free Holiday Oct 28, 2025 49:45 As moms we take on a lot over the holiday season, whether that be Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s etc. So what can we do now that will make the holiday season lighter and more enjoyable. As a natural planner I have found that this is in direct parallel to how I enjoy the holiday season. The more tasks and to-do items that I can get off my list before Thanksgiving and Christmas the

EP430// Feeling Overwhelmed? 5 Steps to Manage Your To-Do List with Clarity Oct 21, 2025 34:26 More often than not we just have too much in our head. Too many tasks that we can’t even write them down…that’s when we need to stop. How do I know? This was me last week. Maybe it was because we were in a busy season of three kids doing sports, or that I was traveling every weekend and playing catch up during the week, or maybe it was all the things that I take care of and the invisible mental

EP7// Coffee & Tea, With M&E: Mom Life Unfiltered, Real Talk on Chores, Money, and Holiday Chaos with Emily McDermott Oct 17, 2025 58:55 You are in for a special treat! This is another episode of Coffee & Tea (with M&E) real moms talking about real things. Join Emily McDermott, the host of Moms Overcoming Overwhelm, and I as we talk about what didn’t work this week, how we pivoted, what things we are excited about, and things that made us laugh! We wanted to provide moms with real life examples of time management, organiza

EP429// The Real Reason You Feel Overwhelmed: The Hidden Secret In Our Society And Why We Feel Exhausted Oct 14, 2025 36:18 Do you ever just feel exhausted? Your head feels full of to-do items, should do tasks, must do timeline deadline tasks. In a world full of messages we often miss the fact that we are bombarded with noise, hidden agendas, and constant consumer messaging non stop. It's hard not to notice when our inbox is overflowing with emails, and we need to sift through to find what is urgent and what is just

EP428// Spiritually Training Your Kids Without Feeling Like a Failure: Simple Faith Habits for Busy Moms Who Feel Unqualified (or Just Tired) With Guest Beth Meverden Oct 7, 2025 31:57 Do you ever feel inadequate to train your kids spiritually? Maybe you feel uncomfortable asking them deep questions? Is it difficult knowing where to start to encourage your kids in their faith? It can be hard to model our faith to our kids, and so many of us may feel inadequate, uncomfortable, and overwhelmed. I am so excited to introduce you to Beth Meverden. Beth Meverden has been ministeri

EP427// How to Finally Get Your To-Do List Done and Boost Productivity: Energy-Based Time Management for Busy Moms with Guest Lori Oberbroeckling Sep 30, 2025 33:46 Are you finding it hard to get everything done on your to-do list? Do you feel discouraged at the end of the day when you look at all the unfinished tasks? Are you just wondering how to balance it all? I am so excited to introduce you to Lori Oberbroeckling! Lori and I connected when we both spoke at the Busy Mom’s Blueprint Summit in the spring. Lori Whitney Oberbroeckling is passionate about h

EP426// Burned Out & Exhausted? Wellness Tips for Busy Moms Over 40 to Regain Energy & Balance with Guest Barbara Kris Sep 23, 2025 52:24 As busy moms we so often put ourselves at the bottom of the list. We are so busy managing our home, shuttling kids, figuring out logistics, finishing projects, that we just don’t have the time or bandwidth to manage our health and our needs. There is a better way my friends, and that is exactly why I wanted to introduce you to our guest, Barbara Kris. Barbara and I connected when we both spoke

EP6// Coffee & Tea, With M&E: How to Raise Resilient Kids in a Tech-Heavy World and Simple Fall & Holiday Prep Tips Sep 22, 2025 51:39 You are in for a special treat! This is another episode of Coffee & Tea (with M&E) Real Moms Talking About Real Things. Join Emily McDermott, the host of Moms Overcoming Overwhelm and I as we talk about what didn’t work this week, how we pivoted, what things we are excited about, and things that made us laugh! We wanted to provide moms with real life examples of time management, organizat

EP425// How to Sleep Train Your Toddler or Infant Without the Tears: Bedtime Routines That Help Kids Sleep 8–12 Hours a Night With Guest Sue Mcglinchey Sep 16, 2025 39:11 Are you struggling with a newborn or a toddler that won’t sleep? Have you just given up and resorted to having kids sleep in your bed or waking up throughout the night? Are you feeling frustrated, sleep deprived, and at the end of your rope? I am so excited to introduce you to Sue Mcglinchey! Sue and I connected when we both spoke at the Busy Mom’s Blueprint Summit in the spring. Sue is a Certifi

EP424// From Chaos to Calm: How to Get Things Done When You’re Tired, Overwhelmed, and Surrounded by Clutter Sep 9, 2025 41:03 How is your school year going? Is your calendar exploding? Mine is. As moms we are constantly bombarded with tasks, activities, to-do’s, and decisions. Combined with the constant demand of kids, managing the house, social media, email and driving in traffic it’s no wonder that we are feeling overwhelmed and everything feels like too much. Clutter and chaos can drain our mental energy more than we

EP423// Pockets Of Time And Other Secrets Every Mom Should Use To Create More Time In Their Week Sep 2, 2025 41:16 It’s officially fall now. Kids are in school, leaves are changing colors, fall decorations are out, pumpkin spice latte’s are back, and we can’t wait for it to be full on sweater weather. Now that our days are full, work projects have ramped up, our calendar has exploded with events, and we shuttle kids like an unpaid uber driver. You may be wondering where your time goes. How do you actually g

EP422// From Chaos to Clarity: How These Moms Went From Overwhelmed to Organized in Just a Few Weeks Aug 26, 2025 36:24 How is your transition from summer to school going? Did you get a chance to jump into our Back 2 Basics School Challenge? Hopefully you did and were able to get a few steps ahead of the freight train that is school. If not, go back and check out those bonus episodes with our guests to make the transition to school a bit easier. Today we are diving into something really special. If you’ve ever f

EP5// Coffee & Tea, With M&E: Back-to-School Transitions, Time Management, and Laughing Through the Chaos Aug 22, 2025 50:16 You are in for a special treat! This is another episode of Coffee & Tea (with M&E) Real Moms Talking About Real Things. Join Emily McDermott, the host of Moms Overcoming Overwhelm and I as we talk about what didn’t work this week, how we pivoted, what things we are excited about, and things that made us laugh! We wanted to provide moms with real life examples of time management, organizat

EP421// Now That School’s Back—Here’s How to Take Back Your Time (Without Burning Out) Aug 19, 2025 33:59 How is your transition from summer to school going? No matter how much you plan or you feel ready for school there are always more things. Right? I feel like the more kids you have the more opportunities for miscommunication and things to slip through the cracks. Truth be told I haven’t redone the white board calendar for this month and it’s already halfway over! What task have you run out of tim

BONUS EP 3//Home Management Systems To Help You Start The School Year With Confidence With Special Guest Lori Oberbroeckling Aug 12, 2025 39:12 I’m so excited to bring you this special podcast. We have three bonus podcasts for you during the three days of the Back 2 Basics Challenge. Today in our final episode we are focusing on systems to have in place as we start the new school year. We are talking with my friend Lori Oberbroeckling. Lori is a mom of four, corporate leader, podcaster, productivity expert, and author of the book Secret

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