Rhythm, Routine and Reverence

In this episode, Meagan interviews Beth Berry: coach, teacher, mother of four and author of the aptly titled book Motherwhelmed. Beth helps mothers get more of what they want and need to feel fulfilled and empowered despite the odds.

Beth and Meagan discuss what emotional labour is, how it's different from physical labour and how it most often falls onto the shoulders of mothers in the home. She shares how we can begin to find more space for our own self-care, sense of identity and creative spirit and why carving out this time for ourselves is so very important.

You can learn more about Beth's work here.

If you're interested in exploring more of the systems Meagan uses to share the mental load, you can check out her offerings here.

Use the coupon code PODCAST15 for 15% off of Meagan's courses and eGuides.

In today's episode, I'm answering questions I got on Instagram all about sleep.

Some of the topics I discussed are:

• How to manage multiple children who often have varying bedtimes


• How to help children stay in bed and unwind


• How to help children who are resistant to changes in routine


• How to manage transitions big and small


• How to transition from co-sleeping to sleeping independently


• How bedtime routines change as your children grow older


• How to create calming bedtime rituals and rhythms for yourself

Some of the links I said I'd share:

1. The highlight in my Instagram profile called "sleep" has details of how we transitioned from co-sleeping as well as other accounts I recommend learning from

2. The bedtime verse we often said when my children were younger:

"A star for you to wish on,

A moon so warm and bright,

A cloud for you to dream on.

Sweet dreams, a kiss goodnight."

3. Journal Post: Creating a Peaceful Evening & Bedtime Rhythm

4. An episode I did with Chinyelu from the We Nurture Podcast called How to Develop Healthy Sleep Rhythms for your Child

5. Creating Digital Guidelines for the Whole Family Learn how to set up screentime routines, systems and limits for your family's children and adults informed by the latest research and your unique family constellation, lifestyle and values.

The Stuck-in-PJs Phenomenon is real for stay-at-home parents everywhere, especially during the summer, when the usual schoolday routines aren't in place. I lean heavily on routines and rhythms because they are incredibly supportive to me as a parent of four, a creative empath and someone who experiences waves of anxiety from time to time. Today I'll discuss summer morning routines and how they might look very different from the other seasons.

My Laundryside chats are short voice memos I record spur of the moment as I am processing a topic that I think might also resonate with you. Think of them as a voice DM straight to you from me. ❤️ Today I'm sharing a different take on why rhythm is so essential from an angle you might not have considered. considered.

Devices can be a valuable tool for learning and entertainment, yet how do families balance digital exposure with plenty of opportunities for play, connection, rest, sleep and even boredom? Today I discuss five things you should consider when setting up a set of Guidelines for your family.

Download my new eGuide, Digital Guidelines for the Whole Family to learn how to set up screentime routines, systems and limits for both the children and adults in your family informed by the latest research and your own unique family constellation, lifestyle and values.

In this episode, I share how I set intentions or goals each season. 

Grab a pen or pencil and a piece of paper that you can divide into six sections (or fewer depending on what categories you choose to focus on). Once everything is written down, and you have a clear vision, it's important to break the intention into actionable steps for yourself. Scheduling events wherever possible in your digital calendar is highly effective.  Setting "SMART goals": Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound is an effective way to ensure your intentions are realized. 

If you want to dive more deeply into many of the concepts and ideas I mention in this episode, please join Spring in the Home before Sunday, March 12th.  

Other Resources Mentioned in this episode:

Opal Screentime App

Next Up Podcast Alarm Clock

Pray As You Go Jesuit Prayer App

Waitlist for my New Course: Digital Boundaries for the Holistic Home 

I share a lot about the Foundations of Rhythm on Instagram, in my Journal and on this podcast episode with Chinyelu at We Nurture, but today I am sharing a few lesser-known things about creating a family rhythm, including:

• how rhythm builds on itself


• the three rhythm anchors and how they can be a good starting point when setting up your family rhythm


• how your rhythm is often a good indicator of what your family values are 


• why rhythm isn't always set in stone


• the number one thing that gets us out of the rhythmic flow 

If you're looking to dive deeper into some of these concepts Spring in the Home is a seasonal systems course designed to help you craft and establish a meaningful and intentional rhythm in your home this Spring. To join- click here. 

Other things mentioned in the show today:

Journal Post about the Resttime Rhythm 

Opal Screentime App