The Optimized Mom

The Optimized Mom

By Anissa Orsino | Mama Goes BeyondEducationSelf-Improvement
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The Optimized Mom episodes

  • How to Live to 100

    On this episode, I chat about two great longevity resources I came across lately: Dr. Peter Attia's book Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity and Dan Buettner's Netflix limited series Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones.


    To read a transcript of this podcast, just click here.


    21 min
  • Your Body Is Your Instrument

    In this episode of The Optimized Mom Podcast, I suggest some ways we can treat our bodies like the priceless instruments they are so that we can keep them in tip-top shape, ready to help us do our important work in the world.


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    To read a transcript of this episode, click here.


    9 min
  • Treat Yourself Like a Beloved Child

    In this episode of The Optimized Mom Podcast, I share a story about both a mistake I made and my over-the-top reaction to it. We'll also chat about self-compassion and how we can all practice a little more of it.


    If you'd like to read the transcript of this podcast, click here.


    9 min
  • Feel Your Feelings

    In this episode of The Optimized Mom Podcast, I chat about my own tendency to:

    • try to suppress my feelings (especially any "negative" ones)
    • to apologize for showing emotion around others
    • to ruminate on certain emotion-provoking situations (which makes feelings last longer than they need to)
    • to try to squash emotional outbursts in my kids
    • I'll discuss some strategies I'm using to try to handle my emotions (and those of my kids) a little more effectively.


      If you'd like to read a transcript of this podcast, click here.


      Click here to see Brené Brown's list of 87 Emotions.


      22 min
    • Shine Your Light

      In this episode of The Optimized Mom Podcast, I chat about how important it is for each of us to share the truth as we see it—even when it might feel embarrassing or unnecessary—because we never know when our words could be the ones another person sorely needs.


      If you'd like to read a transcript of this podcast, click here.


      9 min
    • How to get what you want

      In this episode of The Optimized Mom Podcast, I chat about how we women often have a hard time asking clearly for what we want. I explore why I think this is, and I give a quick framework designed to help YOU become the hero of your own story and get exactly what you're looking for.


      If you're interested in delving further into becoming the hero of your own life (and empowering all the people around you in the process, you have got to check out the Heroic Coach Program. I found it to be absolutely LIFE-CHANGING. The next coach class is starting soon--will you be a part of it, hero? Click here to learn more!


      13 min
    • Why is now the best time of your life?

      In this episode of The Optimized Mom Podcast, I chat about the habit many of us have of romanticizing the past and/or the future. I discuss strategies for living in the moment, overcoming negativity/confirmation bias to enjoy that moment more, and loving what is--even when life sucks.


      If you'd prefer to read a transcript of this podcast, please click here.


      23 min
    • 9 Tricks You Need to Keep Your Home Clutter-Free

      If the clutter produced by your busy family has gotten you down, you’ll love these 9 secrets of people with clutter-free homes.


      You might also like this companion blog post: 9 Helpful Secrets of People with Clutter-Free Homes.


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      If you're ready to start decluttering, check out my free Declutter Jump Start. It'll help you build a 10-minutes-at-a-time decluttering habit while playing Bingo.


      25 min
    • Do you have too many have-tos?

      In this episode of The Optimized Mom Podcast, I chat about trying to change my attitude about my to-do list. The things I do every day are not "have-tos" but things I have chosen to do as the hero of my own life's story. I suggest that we can enjoy our tasks more by changing/clarifying:

      1. Our identities
      2. Our purpose
      3. The game we're playing
      4. Our language
      5. I reference a clip from the movie Office Space in the podcast. Here it is, if you're curious.


        If you'd prefer to read a transcript of this podcast, please click here.



        29 min
      6. Need Some Decluttering Motivation? Check Out These 7 Benefits!

        In this episode, I chat about seven of the most powerful benefits of decluttering to help motivate you to conquer your clutter once and for all.


        You might also enjoy this related blog post: 7 Surprising Benefits of Decluttering That Will Motivate You to Get Started.


        And if after hearing all this, you are ready to get busy decluttering, check out my Declutter Jumpstart. It contains my Declutter Bingo Card, which was featured in Real Simple Magazine, as well as other resources designed to make the process a bit more fun while ensuring your success.


        22 min

      About The Optimized Mom

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      Let's stop equating mom life with exhaustion, burnout, and self-sacrifice. On The Optimized Mom Podcast, we explore ways to make mom life simpler and more efficient so that we have the time and energy…