🎙️ Episode 69 – Make Your Calendar Your Superpower with Amy Briggs

In this episode, host Hannah Morgan talks with Amy Briggs — mom of two, speech-language pathologist, and founder & CEO of Aviva — about how using your calendar intentionally can dramatically reduce mental load and family stress. Amy explains why getting everything out of your head and onto a shared calendar is one of the most powerful systems busy parents can build.

From scheduling the small prep tasks that usually get forgotten to improving communication with your partner, this conversation is all about turning your calendar into a tool that supports your life — instead of another source of overwhelm.

🔑 Key Points:

– If it’s living in your head, it’s quietly draining your energy

– A “full” calendar can actually make you feel less stressed

– Shared calendars work best when both partners fully buy in

– More tasks are calendar-worthy than you think — including prep and transitions

– The goal isn’t a prettier planner — it’s less mental load and more presence

💬 Quotes from Amy Briggs:

– “If it’s living in your head, it’s costing you bandwidth all day long.”

– “A full calendar can actually reduce stress — because you finally see what you’re carrying.”

– “Shared calendars aren’t about control. They’re about partnership.”

– “We’re too busy to be busy with our calendars — that’s why systems matter.”

– “The goal isn’t a prettier planner. The goal is less mental load.”

📚 Resources Mentioned:

– Aviva: A family calendar app that automatically turns emails into events and helps parents streamline scheduling

– Heron House Management: Virtual house management for busy families

📝 Full transcript available on our website: www.heronhousemanagement.com/podcast/episode-69

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