The Life Coach for Working Moms Podcast

It's not a vacation, it's "taking the show on the road". There's so much that goes into preparing for and actually executing on travel once you have kids. And particularly for working moms, who are navigating work responsibilities up to and even sometimes throughout travel, it's a lot. In this episode, I'm offering practical tips to help make travel a little less stressful and a little more enjoyable, including ways that you can share the mental load of everything that goes into making a trip a reality. And yes, a lot of it does come down to your expectations, but we're talking about that too! Listen in if you've got travel plans on the horizon or if you're thinking about taking more trips with your kids this year. It's possible to shift your perspective and welcome the ups and downs of "doing life in a new place".

 

Key Takeaways:

 

 

• 01:38 Traveling with kids: expectations vs. reality

 

• 05:25 Managing travel expectations

 

• 13:10 The Importance of a packing list

 

• 14:54 Sharing travel responsibilities

 

• 19:13 What laughing more models to your kids

 

• 21:39 Take this work to the next level

 

 

 

Resources + Links:

 

• Episode 1: The Power of a Simple To-Do List to Lessen the Mental Load

 

• Apply to work with me

 

 

 

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If you're tired of the after-work, evening hustle feeling so exhausting as you start up your "second shift", try changing the way that you wrap up your workday. The way that you transition from work mode to mom mode has the power to positively impact your evenings and the quality time that you have with your kids. In this episode I share real-life examples and ideas of how you can intentionally close the loop on your workday whether you have 1 minute or 15. Are you ready for a smoother, more enjoyable transition into your evenings? Listen in.

 

Key Takeaways:    

• 00:00 Our new family tradition

 

• 03:53 The second shift and how to make it feel better

 

• 06:49 Transitioning from work to home

 

• 10:42 Creating a work wrap-up routine

 

• 14:01 Practical tips for a smoother transition

 

Resources + Links:    

• Hunt, Gather, Parent by Michaeleen Doucleff

 

• Episode 10: Say Goodbye to Last Minute Dinner Stress

 

• Episode 1: The Power of a Simple To-Do List

 

• Episode 6: Seize the Day

 

• Book your 90-minute Planning Intensive

 

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So many books and articles have been written about what successful people do to start their day. If we're not waking up early to workout, meditate, and get a jump start on our day, what are even doing? But as busy, working parents, with interrupted sleep and irregular wake-up times, it can be so hard to be consistent with morning routines, let alone to find time to drink a cup of coffee in peace. In this episode, I'm challenging the idea of a morning routine and offering up a new approach to mornings as a busy, working parent. An approach that takes into consideration the responsibilities and lack of sleep that parents, especially parents of young kids, are facing. You don't have to give up the idea entirely, but you I would encourage you to embrace some flexibility and reduce the pressure to do it all. You can still have a successful morning, it just might look a little different than the ones we read about.

 

 

Key Takeaways:    

• 00:00 Welcome and Workshop Recap

 

• 01:13 Mornings with kids

 

• 02:59 Why morning routines don't work as a working mom

 

• 04:38 Rethinking the ideal morning routine

 

• 11:31 What to create instead

 

• 19:21 Taking this concept to the next level

 

 

Resources + Links:

• Get the replay and workbook for the Stress Less This Holiday workshop

 

• The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod

 

• 5 AM Club by Robin Sharma

 

• Follow me on Instagram @lovemothernurture

 

• Fill out an application to learn more about coaching with Katelyn

 

 

Let's Connect on Social:

 

 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovemothernurture/

 

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• Website: https://www.themothernurture.com/

 

 

In this episode, we're getting nerdy and looking at the value of mining your everyday life for data. Taking strategic notes not only helps you remember things that are so easy to forget when life is full, but those notes also help your future self make faster, more informed decisions. No more wasting time reinventing the wheel or making the same mistakes year after year. When you take notes in this way, you'll have all the information you need to make life better with each iteration.       I'm sharing real-life examples of the types of notes I take throughout the year on holidays, travel, kid activities, and more. Plus I walk you through the tool that I use and how you can choose a note-taking tool that'll work for you and your family. Listen in so you can learn how to build your second-brain and free up precious space and energy for the things that are right in front of you.     Key Takeaways:    

• 01:07 The power of simple, "boring", habits

 

• 01:42 The importance of strategic note-taking

 

• 05:50 Examples of what to document

 

• 16:36 What tools to use and when to take notes

 

• 21:19 Your homework

 

Resources + Links:    

• Get your ticket to Stress Less This Holiday

 

• Building a Second Brain by Tiago Forte

 

• OneNote by Microsoft

 

• Evernote

 

• Google Keep

 

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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovemothernurture/

 

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• Website: https://www.themothernurture.com/

 

 

In this podcast episode, Katelyn shares the four most common mistakes that she sees working moms make this time of year. With so much on the calendar in November and December from holidays, events, celebrations, and school breaks, if you're not careful, you can easily overcommit yourself and feel completely burned out come January 1st. But with a little awareness and intention, you can create a plan that supports you through the season and helps you create the end-of-year experience that you want.     In my annual holiday planning workshop, Stress Less This Holiday, I'll guide you through the planning process that considers your schedule, your energy, your family, your work, and the memories that you want to create. You'll walk away with a clear head, a well thought out plan, and know exactly what needs to get done so that you can stop stressing and be present for it all. Get your ticket today at www.themothernurture.com/holidays.     Key Takeaways:    

• 01:29 Holiday planning workshop announcement

 

• 02:03 The Four most common holiday season mistakes

 

• 03:32 Mistake 1: Saying yes without pausing

 

• 07:55 Mistake 2: Not having a seasonal intention

 

• 10:54 Mistake 3: Reinventing the wheel

 

• 15:13 Mistake 4: Neglecting your healthy habits

 

 

Resources + Links:    

• Get Your Ticket for Stress Less This Holiday workshop

 

• Follow me on Instagram @lovemothernurture

 

• Listen to Episode 15: Planning for the Unexpected

 

• Listen to Episode 11: No More Excuses

 

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• Website: https://www.themothernurture.com/

 

 

 

 

 

Is it possible to plan for the unexpected? When kids have to stay home sick or a work emergency pops up and you have to throw your plan out the window, what is even the point? Why create a plan if circumstances mean you can't follow it? In this episode, I want to challenge you to see the value of your plan even when nothing goes according to plan. It gives you the information you need to be able to find a solution to whatever has popped up. It helps you see what is actually important and what is not.

 

And while it may not be possible to see into the future and plan for the unexpected, there are strategies you can use to make things easier when the unexpected pops up. I'm sharing three of my favorites and several personal examples of what planning for the unexpected looks like in my life as a working mom of three young kids.

 

If you want to learn how to create a plan that will support you even when things change, join me for my holiday planning workshop for busy, working moms. Stress Less This Holiday is happening on November 7th and you can get your ticket at themothernurture.com/holidays.

 

Key Takeaways:      

• 00:57 The Frustration of planning when you have kids

 

• 02:28 My personal story of nothing going according to plan

 

• 04:24 My experiment with NOT planning

 

• 05:30 The purpose of having a plan even when you don't follow it

 

• 10:03 Strategies to help you plan for the unexpected

 

• 14:03 Shift the way you think of a plan

 

 

Resources + Links:    

• Episode #6: Seize the Day: Making the Most of Your Time

 

• Sign up to get my weekly email: Working Mom Wednesdays

 

• Get your Ticket: Stress Less This Holiday Workshop

 

Let's Connect on Social:

 

 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovemothernurture/

 

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themothernurture

 

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelyndenning/

 

• Website: https://www.themothernurture.com/

 

 

We all know what decision fatigue is and how we should create routines, habits, and even uniforms to reduce the number of decisions we have to make. But the other piece of decision fatigue that's not talked about as much is indecision - delaying or prolonging a decision because we tell ourselves we need more time or more information. Every unmade decision is like an open loop in your brain costing you time and energy just like a nail in your tire that is slowly leaking air while you drive. The faster you can make your decision, the less air you'll leak.     Learning how to recognize indecision and having strategies to help you make faster, more confident decisions will help save you so much time, energy, and mental space. But the key is knowing which decisions to make quickly, and which decisions to take your time with. In this episode, you'll learn it all, including my five favorite hacks for getting over the indecision hump.     Key Takeaways:    

• 00:00 Stress Less This Holiday workshop announcement

 

• 01:27 Dealing with decision fatigue

 

• 04:16 What is indecision and what does it cost you?

 

• 05:38 Recognizing how indecisiveness shows up

 

• 13:24 Strategies for making faster, more confident decisions

 

• 18:33 The key step to strong decision-making

 

• 19:27 Choosing your decisions and your strategy

 

• 20:18 Getting support with the big decisions in your life

 

 

Resources + Links:    

• Get your ticket to Stress Less This Holiday workshop

 

• Send me a DM on Instagram

 

• Episode #10: Say Goodbye to Last-Minute Dinner Stress

 

• Apply to work with me

 

 

Let's Connect on Social:

 

 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovemothernurture/

 

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• Website: https://www.themothernurture.com/

 

 

If you want a more relaxed, enjoyable holiday season, it's time to start planning now. I'm excited to bring back my Stress Less This Holiday workshop on November 7, 2024. Regardless of what you celebrate, there are so many activities, events, and things to do those last two months of the year. If you set aside 90 minutes now to think through your calendar, your tasks, and your decisions, you'll save yourself hours of time, energy, and stress later on.     I want you to not only have a plan and a list, but to also know what your priorities are for this season. What's important to you? What memories do you want to make? How do you want to feel? You can have the best plan and the most beautiful calendar, but if you don't know why you're doing any of it, you'll end up feeling dissatisfied and exhausted. I want you to end the year feeling at peace and like you still have the energy to reflect on this beautiful life you're creating!     Get your ticket today at www.themothernurture.com/holidays.       Key Takeaways:    

• 00:10 Reflecting on the final quarter of the year

 

• 02:18 Common seasonal stressors

 

• 03:50 Introducing the Stress Less This Holiday Workshop

 

• 04:55 Workshop details

 

• 07:54 The step so many of us skip when planning

 

• 09:37 The importance of deciding in advance

 

• 12:15 The benefits of planning in community

 

• 16:15 What I wish for your end-of-the-year

 

 

Resources + Links:    

• Get your ticket for Stress Less This Holiday workshop

 

• Fair Play by Eve Rodsky

 

• Sign up to receive Katelyn's Working Mom Wednesday emails

 

 

 

Let's Connect on Social:

 

 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovemothernurture/

 

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• Website: https://www.themothernurture.com/

 

 

 

If you're feeling like you're repeating the same day over and over again, stuck on a hamster wheel of working, completing chores, and taking care of kids, one of the easiest and fastest ways to break up that cycle is to celebrate the small wins. We're taught to celebrate the big milestones in the life - birthdays, anniversaries, holidays - but what about all of the other amazing, beautiful, everyday things that we do and experience? What might shift if we focused as much on those celebrations as we do on what we didn't do?       This episode will help you see how powerful everyday celebrations can be for feeling good about your life and progress, despite it being busy and full! From personal anecdotes to client experiences, you'll learn practical tips on simple yet meaningful ways to celebrate. And bonus, learn how that can impact your kids and your family culture.       Key Takeaways:    

• 00:28 The perfect poem to inspire you to celebrate more

 

• 03:26 Why celebrating matters

 

• 05:03 How celebration helps get you off the hamster wheel of daily life

 

• 07:44 What it means to create a culture of celebration

 

• 09:11 Personal examples of the impact of celebration

 

• 17:47 Practical ways and ideas for how to celebrate

 

• 26:37 Your coaching homework

 

 

Resources + Links:    

• A Bit Much by Lyndsay Rush

 

• Find Lyndsay Rush on Instagram @Maryoliversdrunkcousin

 

• Episode 3: Creating a Monthly Wrap-Up Process

 

• The Elated Coupe

 

• Application for Coaching

 

 

Let's Connect on Social:

 

 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovemothernurture/

 

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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelyndenning/

 

• Website: https://www.themothernurture.com/

 

 

 

Health is everything and yet, when you're a busy, working mom it can be so easy to let the everyday habits of self-care fall to the backburner. Seemingly basic healthy habits like drinking water, brushing your teeth, and getting enough sleep can be hard to keep up with when you just don't have the time or the energy. Through real-life examples, including the story of a client who struggled to drink enough water, Katelyn walks you through the exact strategies she uses with her clients to make healthy habits and self-care more manageable and sustainable.

 

 

Key Takeaways:    

• 01:13 The Importance of what I'm calling, "healthy habits"

 

• 06:04 Real-life examples that my clients are working on

 

• 11:06 Step-by-step process for troubleshooting and following through

 

• 16:42 Adapting to life changes

 

• 22:40 Get support with your healthy habits with a Planning Intensive session

 

 

Resources + Links:    

• The creatine supplement Katelyn is currently taking*

 

• Stanley water cup

 

• Uptime: A Practical Guide to Personal Productivity and Wellbeing

 

• Planning Intensive - 90-minute session

 

• Apply to Work With Me

 

    *Talk to your healthcare provider about any new supplement you plan to take.    

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