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In Episode 212, I talked to Kate House all about how we can begin to prioritize ourselves without feeling guilty. And this clip from that episode.
 
ABOUT KATE
Hi friend, I’m Kate House! By day you can find me running around our small town of Gettysburg, PA with my two little boys as a stay-at-home mom and wife to my college sweetheart, and by night I’m the host of The Live By Design Podcast, health coach, educator, meditation enthusiast, slow-but-steady-runner, and creator of my women-focused personal growth group - The LBD Collective. It’s my purpose in life to help others release personal-growth overwhelm, get unstuck, and finally take the action to launch you in the direction of your dreams. Together, let's live by design, not default.

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Many of us have been raised and grown up to see those around us give themselves selfishly every day and sometimes even make themselves responsible for other's happiness. As a result, many moms feel guilty when they are putting themselves first and not others.

At one time or another,  you probably felt guilty when you made yourself a priority. You know, when you want to get out of the house without your kids and have some alone time, but your kids begin to cry and beg and plead for you not to go.

Or maybe you felt it when you're playing with your kids and felt guilty about being bored to have to read that book again or help build that blog tower.

There's a way to prioritize yourself without feeling guilty. My guest today, Kate House, shows us how to do just that. Kate is a coach and the podcast host of Live by Design, where she helps women get out of overwhelm and get unstuck so that they can live by design and not by default.

In this episode, you'll learn how to prioritize self-care daily so that your mind, body, and soul are nourished, all by doing small habits and routines.

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ABOUT KATE
Hi friend, I’m Kate House! By day you can find me running around our small town of Gettysburg, PA with my two little boys as a stay-at-home mom and wife to my college sweetheart, and by night I’m the host of The Live By Design Podcast, health coach, educator, meditation enthusiast, slow-but-steady-runner, and creator of my women-focused personal growth group - The LBD Collective. It’s my purpose in life to help others release personal-growth overwhelm, get unstuck, and finally take the action to launch you in the direction of your dreams. Together, let's live by design, not default.

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If you haven't already listened to Episode 211, with Michaela, you've got to check it out!

But before you do, I had this quick clip from the conversation. And this actual clip was actually deleted only because it didn't really fit with what was going on with the conversation we had in Episode 211.

Michaela and I had an instant connection over a TV show called Instant Mom. Instant Mom became one of my favorite shows over the summertime because it was really, really fun to watch. And it has Tia Mowry, one of my favorite actors, who I love back when she was in Sister Sister.

One thing that I've noticed is that, especially in a lot of the Disney movies, stepmoms have a bad rap. As a result, being a stepmom isn't something that we would aspire to be.

I wanted to drop this quick clip on what Mikayla had to share about Instant Mom.

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ABOUT MICHAELA
Dr. Michaela Bucchianeri is a clinical psychologist, speaker, and coach living in the Twin Cities, Minnesota, with her husband and two stepsons. Blending the science of psychology and the art of stepmom-ing, Michaela helps women in this unique role to create a stepmom identity that's all their own– so they can worry less, shift their energy to whatever lights them up, and start having way more fun!

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In Episode 211, I had a really awesome conversation with my guest, Michaela.

There were some parts of that episode that I did have to take out. And I thought it would be awesome to share this clip from a part of the episode that was not included in the full episode.

In this quick clip. Michaela is sharing some words of encouragement for stepmoms. So, if you are a new stepmom, an aspiring stepmom, or a mom who is just curious about the stepmom life, this will be a really good one for you.

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ABOUT MICHAELA
Dr. Michaela Bucchianeri is a clinical psychologist, speaker, and coach living in the Twin Cities, Minnesota, with her husband and two stepsons. Blending the science of psychology and the art of stepmom-ing, Michaela helps women in this unique role to create a stepmom identity that's all their own– so they can worry less, shift their energy to whatever lights them up, and start having way more fun!

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• Website: https://www.theanxiousstepmom.com/
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Approximately 1/3 of all weddings in America today form in stepfamilies. More and more women are becoming stepmom. 

Unfortunately, the stereotypes about stepmoms aren't what many moms aspire to be—and functioning well as a stepmom is challenging and unique. 

So, I contacted today's guest—Michaela Bucchianeri, to help us out. Mikayla is a clinical psychologist, speaker, and coach who blends the science of psychology and the art of stepmom eating. Mikayla explicitly helps women in this unique role to create a stepmom identity that's all their own. 

Whether you're a seasoned stepmom assumed to be a stepmom or simply someone curious about the complexities of stepfamily dynamics. You're in the right place.

In this episode, Michaela talks about:

• Her journey on how she became a stepmom
• How to overcome burnout as a stepmom
• The unique challenges of being a stepmom including control, grief, and ambiguity
• Difference between stepmom and biological mom
• Why stepmoms feel isolated
• How she bonded with her stepkids and tips to bond with yours
• Advice for stepmoms struggling to find their place in the household/family system

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ABOUT MICHAELA
Dr. Michaela Bucchianeri is a clinical psychologist, speaker, and coach living in the Twin Cities, Minnesota, with her husband and two stepsons. Blending the science of psychology and the art of stepmom-ing, Michaela helps women in this unique role to create a stepmom identity that's all their own– so they can worry less, shift their energy to whatever lights them up, and start having way more fun!

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If you are a mompreneur or a busy mom that has a lot going on at home, systems will be a lifesaver. Systems are a process of doing a task that you do over and over again. 

Systems can be used in your business and at home. Just ask Brittany.

Brittany is a digital strategist and business coach for women focused on helping them create sustainable systems that allow them to scale simply and have a larger impact on the world; all without sacrificing their quality of family time.

If you need help with getting systems set up in your home or business, this episode is for you.

In this episode we talk about:

• How you can use systems to scale efficiently without giving up more time
• Why you don't have to give up on your career or passion
• What systems truly are
• How to use Trello to track milestones, doctors, need to know information along with memories
• A red flag that you need a system in your home or business
• Examples on how to create systems that stick

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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.

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Laura 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.

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Are you ready to finally figure out how to get productive?

Get productivity hacks for moms from a productivity ninja. 

Cara from A Purpose Driven Mom shares productivity tips for moms so that you can get more done. 

She also shares how to make time for yourself as a mom. Because we all know that we could use more time for ourselves.

To find the show notes, go to www.realhappymom.com/52

Links mentioned in this episode

• Losing Yourself in Motherhood with Katie Kahvo
• The Compound Effect by Darren Hardy
• The 12 Week Year by Brian Moran
• Trello
• Our Deepest Fear By Marianne Williamson
• Andy Mineo
• Cara on Instagram - @purposedrivenmom
• Cara on Facebook
• A Purpose Driven Mom Community - Facebook group
• A Purpose-Driven Mom - Cara’s Blog
• A Purpose-Driven Mom Show - Cara’ Podcast

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I don't have time is a common phrase used by busy moms. But is it really that you don't have time?

We are often overwhelmed and feel like we can't even care for ourselves, let alone do anything fun.

This does not have to be your reality. I have a special guest who is an expert in psychology that will help you eliminate I don't have time from your vocabulary.

And start doing the things that you enjoy more often. Check out this episode now.

To find the links and show notes head over to https://www.realhappymom.com/46

Key takeaways

• Rephrase the way you talk about time.
• When mom guilt creeps in, identify if its justified or unjustified guilt
• Be careful how you talk to yourself. Especially when it comes to time.
• Instead of saying I don't have time, try saying it's not a priority.

Links mentioned in this episode

• Jessica's website
• Jessica on Instagram
• Jessica on Facebook

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