The Grounded Mom | Work Life Balance, Boundaries, Self Care, SAHM, Guilt
The Grounded Mom is a podcast for mothers struggling to balance work, family, and personal time. Host Kayla Lyon, a life and leadership coach, offers practical tools and mindset shifts to help moms feel calm and in control. Episodes cover topics like boundaries, self-care, and guilt, providing strategies to create more balance and quiet time without escaping life. The show aims to support moms in feeling less overwhelmed and more present.
Episodes
15 // Stop Saying Yes When You Mean No Momma!
The word "boundary" makes a lot of women uncomfortable. Selfish. Dramatic. High maintenance. So let's throw all of that out and get really practical — because setting clear limits might be the kindest thing you've ever done for yourself and everyone around you.
We just wrapped up our four-episode communication series, and now we're going deeper into what makes communication actually work: clear
14 // Why "They Should Just Know" Is Burning You Out, Mom
You're drowning in invisible work. The appointments, the permission slips, who needs new shoes, what's for dinner, whether anyone fed the dog — and the people around you have absolutely no idea any of it is happening. You are not imagining it. You are carrying all of this. And today we're doing something about it.
Episode Summary
This is episode 4 of our communication series, and we're getting to
13 // Mom Self Care NOT Manipulation. Figure It Out Today.
Stop hinting, start speaking: The real power of direct communication
Are you tired of feeling unseen and unheard?
Wondering why nobody picks up on what you really need?
Ready to ditch the passive-aggressive hints and start asking clearly?
In this episode, I’m sharing why hinting and subtle signals actually keep you stuck—and how asking for what you actually want transforms everything.
We’ll explor
12 // Say The WHOLE Thing! Why Half Communication Is Wasting Your Time
**Do you feel like you've said something, but nothing actually changed?**
**Are you tired of having the same conversation over and over — and still not getting what you need?**
**Do you find yourself hinting, suggesting, or saying "it would be nice if…" and then quietly resenting it when it doesn't happen?**
If that's hitting close to home, here's the truth: you're communicating — but you're not s
11 // Ready To Stop Repeating Yourself? Try This Today!
Are you tired of feeling like everything lands back on you?
Do you struggle to ask for what you really need without feeling guilty or unsafe?
Wondering why your good intentions don’t seem to bring the peace you crave?
In this episode, I’m diving into the art of clear, kind, and effective communication — especially when you’re worn out, overwhelmed, and just want some space to breathe.
You’ll le
10 // Get Time Back At Work & Home With This One Shift
Are you stuck in the cycle of overdoing and never feeling like it's enough?
Do you find yourself wasting hours trying to get everything just perfect, only to realize you’ve missed out on your life?
Wondering whether your perfectionism is really protecting you or just keeping you overwhelmed?
In this episode, I’m sharing how the goal of perfection is secretly draining your time, energy, and joy —
09 // The Real Reason You're Irritated & Snappy + 5 Ways To Fix It
**Feeling overwhelmed by the everyday choices?**
**Struggling to keep your mental load manageable?**
**Wonder why your patience runs out over the tiniest things?**
In this episode, I’m breaking down decision fatigue—what it is, why it sneaks into your life, and how to fight back.
I share practical strategies that help you reclaim your mental space, cut the chaos, and create more peace in yo
08 // Over Feeling Guilty? How Your Values Eliminate Mom Guilt Fast
Feeling overwhelmed by endless commitments?
Wondering why your decisions leave you feeling guilty?
Need a way to align your life with what truly matters?
In this episode, I’m sharing practical ways to get clear on your personal values to reduce overwhelm, guilt, and decision fatigue.
Learn how to align your daily actions with what truly matters and create a more intentional, fulfilled life.
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07 // 2 Mom Hacks To Make Habits Stick Without Overwhelm
This episode explores practical strategies for building sustainable habits, focusing on the importance of incremental progress, understanding your 'why,' and planning for future success. I share personal insights and actionable tips to help you make lasting changes without burnout.
Key Topics:
The importance of small, sustainable changes over drastic overhauls
How understanding your 'why' fuels
06 // Tired Of Doing It ALL? Get Time For You With These Simple Steps, Mom
Lightening the Load: Practical Steps to Manage Mental Overload
Feeling overwhelmed by the mental load of daily responsibilities, especially as a parent? This episode explores how to unload some of that mental burden through simple, actionable steps. Whether you're juggling kids, work, or personal care, these strategies help create more time and peace in your life.
Key Topics:
Understanding the me
05 // This One Mistake Is Costing You So Much Time + Energy!
In this episode, I share practical insights on how clear, closed-loop communication can transform everyday interactions—whether at work or home—by preventing misunderstandings and last-minute chaos.
Key Topics:
The typical breakdown in communication: Examples with family plans and work requests
The concept of closed-loop communication and why it’s vital
How to use confirmation and repeat-back st
04 // My #1 Tip For Better Communication That Creates More Time
The Power of Confirming Communication: How Assumptions Cost Time and How to Fix Them
Are you tired of misunderstandings and wasted time in your daily conversations? In this episode, I share a story about how simple clarity saved my daughter's delivery game and applies this lesson to our everyday communication struggles.
Main topics:
The importance of explicitly communicating and confirming und
03 // Stop Explaining Yourself, Mom. How To Get More Time Back For You
How to Say No and Reclaim Your Time: Practical Mindset Shifts for Boundaries
In this episode, we're talking actionable strategies to confidently say no, set boundaries, and protect your time from unnecessary commitments. Discover how practicing this skill can reduce stress, prevent burnout, and give you more control over your life.
Key Topics Covered:
The importance of saying no without over-expl
02 // Why Being a Good Mom is Causing Your Overwhelm and How To Fix It Fast
Redefining “Good Mom”: How to Lower Expectations and Boost Your Wellbeing
Ever feel overwhelmed by the endless standards of being a “good mom”?
Today we're learning my practical approach to redefining motherhood standards, lowering stress, and building confidence through perspective shifts.
In this episode, you'll learn:
How to identify your personal definition of a good mom and why it matters
01 // Mom Self-Care 101: How To Find Peace In 10min Or Less
Mom Self-Care 101: How to Find Peace in 10 Minutes or Less
What if the problem isn’t your life—
it’s the thoughts you’re believing about it?
In this episode, we’re calling out the mental patterns that keep you stuck in overwhelm, guilt, and self-doubt—and showing you how to interrupt them.
If your brain has been running the show lately, this is where that starts to change.
You’ll learn a simple, r
The Grounded Mom Podcast Trailer
Are you waking up already feeling behind? Tired of barely keeping your head above water? Do you need just one quiet hour where no one needs you?
In this podcast you’ll find practical tools to reduce overwhelm, protect time for yourself, and create balance between work and family. You’ll learn how to shift the pressure you put on yourself (even if you don’t realize it), set boundaries without guil
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