The Mother Like a Boss Podcast

By Kendra Hennessy

Kids & Family

What's The Mother Like a Boss Podcast about?

It's ok, you can admit it. Sometimes motherhood seems less like the sweetness of a Pamper's commercial and more like a scene out of Jaws. Here at the Mother Like a Boss Podcast, we dive into the good, the bad and the ugly of motherhood and modern homemaking, with honest conversations, tips, strategies and tools.

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Why "missing a day" may be ...

01.24.2023

As a recovering perfectionist in many areas of my life, the idea of missing a day of doing my habits used to give me anxiety. In fact, it would cause me to slide back and start from scratch over and ...

The Mother Like a Boss Podcast episodes:

01.24.2023 Why "missing a day" may be the greatest thing for your habits As a recovering perfectionist in many areas of my life, the idea of missing a day of doing my habits used to give me anxiety. In fact, it would cause me to slide back and start from scratch over and ...
01.17.2023 A kinda deep, kinda silly conversation with my 16 year old Back by very popular demand is the girl of the moment, or at least of MY moments, my daughter Ava. This is our sorta fun, sorta serious, very conversational discussion about life, school and the future.
01.10.2023 20 things you can clean in 5 minutes or less We are here for uncomplicating all things cleaning. I'm here with a full list of 20 things you can clean in 5 minutes or less. Get out your pen and paper to take some notes, friend because this episode is ...
01.03.2023 The single best way I've found to start the new year without setting resolutions. It's 2023! Break out the fresh new planner and let's set some goals, right? Or do we actually need to do that? Today, I'm going to break down the ways I'm setting clear intentions this new year without setting unrealistic ...
12.13.2022 What to focus on (and what to ignore) when everyone in your house is sick The beginning of December was a rollercoaster in the Hennessy house, with nonstop illness, fevers, cancelled plans and everyone home. During the sickest time of the year, where multiple viruses are making their rounds, let's talk about how to keep ...
12.08.2022 What 2022 taught me about rest, failure and self trust. Although we all could say that the last 2 years have some of the hardest we've all endured, I can say that 2022 has been the most difficult for me and yet the most freeing. I've had more ups and ...
12.06.2022 Organizing a busy schedule Busy? Ya, most of us think we are. So how do you go about organizing and managing a schedule that's full? With multiple children, jobs, activities, friends, family, priorities, everything, how do you manage it all. Today, I'm going to ...
11.25.2022 It's here! The new digital print shop is OPEN OMG, the shop is finally open and you're gonna be the first to hear all about it. I'm coming to you with a bonus episode of the week to tell you all about our brand new printables and the exciting ...
11.22.2022 No, you're actually not a hot mess. I've grown to really loathe the phrase "hot mess" but not for the reason you might think. See, we've come to believe that WE are the messes, but here's the deal: you are not a mess. You are a person ...
11.15.2022 The simplest ways to make your morning routine successful I'm a big fan of routines. Some might say a smidge obsessed, but that's because they work. Morning routines are all the rage, but most of the time people are giving you bad advice about how to spend your mornings. ...
11.08.2022 8 habits of a tidy-ish family What goes into creating and maintaining a tidy-ish home? It's certainly not perfection or anything close. For the first time ever on the podcast, hear from all 4 members of the Hennessy family as we tell you from our own ...
11.01.2022 Starting when the mess is overwhelming It’s a bite-sized episode with big value today. Where do you start when the mess seems overwhelming? I have some quick and simple tips for you, as well as a few mindset shifts you can make right now and see ...
10.27.2022 Digital Decluttering 101 Just because it isn't sitting on the countertop doesn't mean it isn't causing clutter. From emails to documents to PDFs to photos, digital clutter is no joke. On today's episode, I'm going to give you a crash course in removing ...
10.25.2022 5 routines that have changed my life If you've been around the MLAB block for a second, you know I love/am obsessed with routines. Today, I'm going to give you the scoop on 5 routines that have quite literally changed my life, from freeing up my time ...
10.18.2022 Ask Kendra Anything! We love an AKA, don't we? This week, I'm answering some of your most popular questions. Some personal, some professional, some serious and some silly.
10.11.2022 The dos and don'ts of using printables and checklists in your home I've always had a love/hate type relationships with printables, checklists and charts. It's not really about the printables themselves or the people that use them, at all! It's more about our over-reliance on them as magic wands that will fix ...
09.27.2022 The motivation myth and why momentum is all you need Ok, so the word is real, but the idea that you need motivation to accomplish anything is a myth and a lie that quite literally keeps us unmotivated. Of all the successes I've experienced, of all the goals I've reached, ...
09.20.2022 How to make homemaking a thing you don't hate Modern homemaking is one of my obsessions and I've spent almost 7 years redefining what the words means. I get it. It feels outdated and antiquated. It feels like something moms in the 50s did to please their husbands and ...
09.13.2022 Giving myself permission to change my mind (and how you can do the same) Change is hard. We all know that. It feels easier to just stay the same, even if the same old same old is unsupportive of the goals we have. I want to talk to you about how I'm giving myself ...
09.06.2022 A 10 minute cleaning routine that works for everyone Hate cleaning? No worries because I have a simple 10 minute cleaning routine that works for everyone. Yes, even if you're drowning in stuff and feel like everything is a hot mess right now. Join Homemakerish U™ today here! Did ...
08.30.2022 SUMMER OF MINI-SODES: How to stop starting over It's the summer of mini-sodes! These are 5 minute episodes to give you just enough momentum and encouragement to get moving in a bite sized amount of time. We have a serious case of Monday Syndrome in our society and ...
08.23.2022 SUMMER OF MINI-SODES: Finding happiness right where you are It's the summer of mini-sodes! These are 5 minute episodes to give you just enough momentum and encouragement to get moving in a bite sized amount of time. Happiness is a feeling, not a destination. It isn't a place you ...
08.16.2022 SUMMER OF MINI-SODES: The power of could vs should It's the summer of mini-sodes! These are 5 minute episodes to give you just enough momentum and encouragement to get moving in a bite sized amount of time. Many times, I've spoken about the power of changing "should" to "could" ...
08.09.2022 SUMMER OF MINI-SODES: A 5 minute guide to meal planning It's the summer of mini-sodes! These are 5 minute episodes to give you just enough momentum and encouragement to get moving in a bite sized amount of time. Meal planning does NOT have to be an hours-long process. In fact, ...
08.02.2022 SUMMER OF MINI-SODES: Nag-free way to get your family on board It's the summer of mini-sodes! These are 5 minute episodes to give you just enough momentum and encouragement to get moving in a bite sized amount of time. Nagging doesn't feel good and when it comes to my own family, ...
07.28.2022 BONUS! All about my NEW mom quiz The day is finally here and I'm announcing it on the the podcast in this exclusive bonus episode. My new mom quiz is here: Discover your hidden mom strengths. It's completely free and will take you less than 2 minutes ...
07.26.2022 SUMMER OF MINI-SODES: Guilt-free motherhood It's the summer of mini-sodes! These are 5 minute episodes to give you just enough momentum and encouragement to get moving in a bite sized amount of time. Guilt has no place in motherhood, especially when most "mom guilt" is ...
07.12.2022 Working through mom resentment It's the summer of mini-sodes! These are 5 minute episodes to give you just enough momentum and encouragement to get moving in a bite sized amount of time. Resentment in motherhood is a real thing and ignoring it (or judging ...
07.05.2022 SUMMER OF MINI-SODES: The power of micro routines It's the summer of mini-sodes! These are 5 minute episodes to give you just enough momentum and encouragement to get moving in a bite sized amount of time. Today, I'm talking about micro routines and how to implement these tiny ...
06.28.2022 The power of completing micro projects At any given time, I have a lengthy list of projects I want to complete, from business to personal to home and more. It's never ending, because when I check one off, another one pops up in its place. As ...
06.21.2022 Organizing tiny spaces For 8 years, my husband and I (with 2 kids eventually) lived in a tiny 900 square foot apartment. Having very limited space and only one closet made staying organized challenging. Through that experience, I learned a lot about how ...
06.14.2022 How my Good Enough routines method will change your days Put an end to the idea of perfect routines (because, psst...they don't exist) and getting started with what I call "Good Enough Routines." Good Enough Routines allow you to be successful, save time and be productive in the season you're ...
06.07.2022 Dealing with boomerang clutter How many times have you spent your precious time decluttering, purging and editing your spaces only to have a tornado of stuff back in your house within a few months? This phenomenon is what I call "boomerang clutter" and I ...
05.31.2022 20 pieces of mom advice from my Homemakerish U™ students We all know mom advice is everywhere, but it’s usually unsolicited and comes with a heaping side of judgment. Today, we’re changing that narrative. I asked my Homemakerish U™ students to provide the best mom advice they’ve ever received and ...
05.17.2022 How I use the phrase "Just for today" to build my BEST habits When the habits you’re trying to build seem difficult and unattainable, I have a phrase that will change everything. Just. For. Today. In this mini episode, I’m going to let you know why this phrase has completely shifted my mindset ...
05.10.2022 How to promote teamwork at home They say teamwork makes the dream work, but what creates teamwork? Creating a culture of teamwork is a top priority for many families, but the question is “Where do I start? How do I promote this in my own home?” ...
05.03.2022 Everything I would teach my teenage self about adulting 101 If I could turn back time, I’d tell myself a lot. I’d teach my younger self all the things I learned the hard way so she didn’t have to. Most of all, I’d show her grace and compassion so she ...
04.28.2022 On-air coaching with Robin to help her prioritize in her new season of life On air coaching is back and I'm so excited to share this episode with you. Robin Prudhoe is a busy lady with older kids in a different season of her life that demands more of her than she anticipated. In ...
04.26.2022 The power of 5 minutes at a time This is my favorite concept and truly the backbone of everything Mother Like a Boss. Today we’re talking about how to use the power of momentum and 5 minutes at a time to get things done without exhausting yourself.
04.19.2022 Why it's so hard to stay organized (and how to change that) You ever spend the entire weekend organizing your bedroom closet only to have it back to the way it was in a month? We talk a lot of lip service in the organizing niche about "getting organized" but what about ...
04.12.2022 The real issue with how we view time in our society As a time travel enthusiast (read: nerd) I love talking about the ways we view time in our society. We see it as linear and as something we have no control over. The truth is, time (as we know it) ...
04.05.2022 Let's talk about why we attach our worth to productivity (and how to stop!) Productivity has nothing to do with our innate worth, but that doesn't stop us from making that leap and letting it hold us back. In mom culture, there is an overwhelming attachment from how much we get done to how ...
03.29.2022 How to find your modern homemaking style Modern homemaking isn't just for one "type" of mom. It isn't even just for moms. Every person living in a home is by definition a homemaker. There are so many ways to run your home, schedule your routines and get ...
03.22.2022 How to take your home back, finally! "It's out of control!" It's how a lot of moms feel about our houses. With everything we're responsible for focusing on, it's easy for everything to feel out of control at home. I want to help you take your home ...
03.15.2022 Making home management easier in 2 weeks The idea of home management is pretty overwhelming and aren't we all overwhelmed enough? I have a simple 2 week plan to help you manage your home without spending hours a day doing it (and even if you have no ...
03.08.2022 Let's talk routines for your mom type and season Let's face it: one sized fits all routines don't work and they haven't for a long time. One of the reasons so many moms believe routines don't work for them is because they've been sold the belief that routines have ...
03.01.2022 Knowing your mess threshold A lot of things in life are highly subjective. Messes are one of those things. A mess to one person is perfectly acceptable and tidy to another. Clean to one person is dirty to another. As someone that ran a ...
02.24.2022 Celebrating the big 300th: My best friend interviews me! The Mother Like a Boss™ podcast has reached a big milestone: 300 episodes! To celebrate this incredible occasion (and celebrate every single one of you that has listened over the years) I'm bringing my best friend Erika Tebbens to the ...
02.22.2022 How to become proactive versus reactive If you feel like you spend your life putting out fires, this episode is for you. One of the greatest shifts I've made in my life, in my home and as a mother is becoming more proactive than I am ...
02.15.2022 Dealing with other people's opinions on how to run your home Opinions: everyone has them, about everything, all the time. When it comes to the inner workings of how you run your home, from bedtime rituals to how you plan your meals to the amount of screen time you allow your ...

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