Being a mom often feels like juggling a million tasks at once—organizing schedules, managing appointments, handling school activities, shopping for groceries, and keeping track of everything in between. The mental load can be overwhelming, and many of us end up feeling frazzled, forgetting important things, and running on empty. But what if there was a way to make family life easier, reduce stress, and reclaim your time?

We welcome our first guest of 2025, Jessica Etting. Jessica is the co-founder and CEO of Jam, the new all-in-one shared family calendar app designed to combat mental load and make modern family life easier and more equitable. As a working mom, Jessica felt firsthand the burden of the mental load and wanted to create a space where family logistics and information could live for the whole family to see and engage with as a team, as well as automations that make life simpler for everyone.

Today we discuss… 

• How to reduce stress and regain control with simple organizational tools
• Simple ways you can share the mental load with your partner and kids for a more balanced life
• Discover how the Jam family calendar app can help you streamline your family’s schedule and improve communication in your household
• Personally tested hacks from a busy mom who’s mastered the art of combining self-care with social time
• Quiet wins that remind us we’re doing something right as parents
• Why involving your kids in household chores can help them build resilience—and make your life easier
• Curious about how to kick-start a more organized year? Listen to the podcast for practical advice on using Jam and other tips to start fresh!

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Welcome to the final part of our five-part series on casting a vision for your best year ever! In this episode, we’re diving into the essential step of staying connected to your vision daily so you can turn your dreams into reality.

If you’ve been following along, you’ve already reflected on your past, envisioned your best self, and created a personal vision statement. Now it’s time to take that vision and make it a regular part of your life.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to create a meaningful vision board: Lori shares tips on using tools like Canva to design a personalized board with your vision statement, inspiring words, and images.
• Ways to connect with your vision every day: Discover creative ideas like turning your vision statement into your phone wallpaper, printing your board as a poster, or using a mind map to stay focused.
• Why your goals are the roadmap, not the destination: Learn how to set actionable goals that align with your vision and build momentum all year long.

Ready to take the next step? Join Lori’s How to Plan Your Best Year Ever Workshop on January 5! This live, three-hour event will guide you through crafting your vision, setting goals, and creating a clear plan to make 2025 your best year yet. Can’t attend live? No worries—replays are available.

Head to secretsofsupermom.com/plan to grab your seat.

Let’s make this year your best one yet!

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• Full show notes and links to the previous episodes: secretsofsupermom.com/217
• Canva: canva.com
• Join the workshop: secretsofsupermom.com/plan

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In this December series, we’re exploring how to envision your best year ever. This five-part journey helps you prepare for 2025 with clarity and purpose. Previous episodes covered reflecting on your past, looking ahead, and envisioning your best self. Today, we’re diving into creating a vision statement—a key step to keep your goals and dreams top of mind.

Why a Vision Statement Matters

Your vision statement provides focus and motivation. It reminds you why your goals matter, aligning your daily habits with your long-term aspirations. By revisiting your vision often, you’ll stay connected to the purpose behind your efforts.

How to Write Your Vision Statement

Use this simple template to create your statement:

1. I am a woman who [describe who you are and what you do].
2. I want to [describe what you want to achieve or how you want to live].
3. Because I am passionate about [describe your purpose or passion].

For example: I am a woman who is strong, happy, and vibrant. I want to foster family connections, improve my energy, and start a nonprofit because I am passionate about living a life of purpose and joy.

Take Action

Write your statement and place it somewhere visible. Consider recording it for daily listening. Ready to bring your vision to life? Join us for the How to Plan Your Best Year Ever Workshop on January 5, 2025. Reserve your spot at SecretsOfSuperMom.com/Plan.

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In this episode of The Secrets of Supermom Show, we continue our five-part series on how to envision your best year ever! Today, we dive into turning past reflections and wishes into a vivid, clear vision for the life you truly want.

You’ll learn:

• How to reflect on the top regrets people face at the end of their lives—and how to avoid them.
• A step-by-step visualization exercise to picture your best possible self 10 years from now.
• How to bring elements of your long-term vision into the next year with simple, actionable steps.

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Our 5-part series continues! In episode 214, we continue our series, How to Envision Your Best Year Ever, with a focus on dreaming big and setting the stage for success in 2025. If you missed part one, check out Episode 213 for tips on reflecting on your past year and identifying patterns to shape your goals. 

Episode Highlights:

• Key Reflection Questions: Lori guides you through transformative questions to uncover your dreams and priorities:
  • What would you do with no restrictions or responsibilities?
  • Who are you in your wildest dreams?
  • What truly compels and excites you?
  • What’s holding you back from pursuing your goals?
• The "I Wish" Activity: A practical exercise to clarify your desires and uncover themes for your future:
  1. Write "I wish..." and complete the sentence continuously for 8 minutes.
  2. Review your list to identify patterns and recurring themes.
• Looking Ahead: This episode helps you transition from reflection to dreaming, setting a strong foundation for next week’s vision-casting process.

Bonus Workshop:

Join Lori on January 5, 2025, for the How to Plan Your Best Year Ever workshop. This 3-hour live session provides tools, strategies, and a step-by-step guide to craft your 2025 goals. Register at secretsofsupermom.com/plan.

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Why should you cast a vision in the first place? Is it really that important? Today we are talking about...

⇒ Why you likely haven’t hit goals in the past (or maybe even set them at all)

⇒ Why you haven’t been motivated in the past

⇒ Why goals aren’t actually the goal

It all comes down to vision.

When you have a clear vision of what you want (and don’t want) for your life, the goals become clear. However, for many of us, casting that life’s vision feels almost impossible. How can you possibly know what you want from your entire life? 

In today’s episode, we dive into…

⇒ Finding the breadcrumbs of what you really want 

⇒ A review of your previous year and what that does for your brain

⇒ Key questions to ask yourself as you think about your past

And if you are committed to making 2025 your year, I can't wait to see you in the How to Plan Your Best Year Ever Workshop! Head to www.secretsofsupermom.com/plan to grab your seat now. We have one saved just for you!

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In this episode of The Secrets of Supermom Show podcast, host Lori Oberbroeckling revisits a series from 2022 where experts shared tips for planning the best year ever. 

Experts like Christy Wright, Holly Marie Haynes, Brittany Werth, Sarah Hart Unger, Anna Dearmon Kornick, Jennifer Kropf, and Tanya Dalton discuss various strategies for goal setting, time management, and prioritization in order to plan your BEST. YEAR. EVER.

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The holidays can be a magical time, but for many busy moms, they bring stress, overwhelm, and exhaustion. In Episode 211 of The Secrets of Supermom Show, Lori Oberbroeckling, mom of four, corporate leader, and author of Secrets of Supermom: How Extraordinary Moms Succeed at Work and Home—and How You Can Too, shares three simple steps to reduce holiday stress and bring back the joy.

Step 1: Identify Your Shoulds and Have-Tos

Lori suggests starting with a “Holiday Yes List” and a “Holiday No List.” Focus on activities that bring joy and eliminate those that feel like obligations or drain your energy. By identifying what excites you and letting go of what doesn’t, you can reclaim the magic of the season.

Step 2: Plan Your Priorities

To ensure your favorite traditions happen, schedule them on your calendar. Whether it’s decorating the tree, baking cookies, or attending a festive event, intentional planning ensures your most meaningful activities take center stage. For tasks on your “No List,” consider delegating, outsourcing, or skipping them entirely.

Step 3: Protect Your Energy

The holiday season can be demanding, so prioritize habits that keep you energized. Schedule time for self-care, whether it’s getting enough rest, staying active, or enjoying quiet moments to recharge. Eliminating energy drains and focusing on energy boosts will help you stay present and joyful.

By following these steps, you can transform the holidays into a season of joy, connection, and magic. 

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Burnout doesn’t just affect your energy—it infiltrates every corner of your life, impacting your productivity, relationships, and overall well-being. In today’s episode with special guest Marissa McKool, we dive into the hidden costs of burnout and provide practical strategies for recovery.

Marissa McKool, MPH, The Public Health Burnout Coach, is a renowned coach, speaker, and advocate with a mission to help female leaders and mid-career professionals alleviate their persistent work-stress and double their free time to achieve work-life balance. With over 15 years of public health leadership experience and a personal journey overcoming burnout, Marissa empowers women to thrive while prioritizing self-care.

Today we discuss… 

• Discover the silent but pervasive impact of burnout on every area of life
• Learn to track your energy and identify what boosts or drains it
• Understand how burnout silently strains relationships and connections
• Explore the importance of true rest and its four critical categories
• Gain insights into the mental and emotional toll of burnout—and how to recover
• Find practical strategies to build energy reserves and emotional resilience
• Learn why small, intentional actions like five minutes of rest can make a big difference
• Embrace the idea that recovery is a practice, not a one-time fix

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In Episode 209 of The Secrets of Super Mom Show, host Lori Oberbrockling dives into the importance of managing your energy as a busy mom. She explains how our energy impacts our productivity, happiness, and ability to make decisions. Lori introduces three key concepts: energy bleeds, energy blocks, and energy boosts.

• Energy Bleeds are activities that drain your energy, often leaving you feeling exhausted even before you start. These tasks can feel overwhelming and depleting, requiring all your focus and willpower.
• Energy Blocks are tasks that don’t energize you but don’t fully drain you either. They tend to be repetitive or mundane, like certain house chores or work tasks that don’t bring joy but are necessary.
• Energy Boosts are activities that fill you with joy, motivation, and energy. These can range from spending time with loved ones, engaging in a hobby, exercising, or working in a flow state.

Lori explains that by recognizing which activities fall into these categories, you can plan your day to ensure a healthy balance of energy-draining tasks and energy-boosting activities. She encourages listeners to track their time to identify what’s draining and what’s energizing, helping them optimize their days for better productivity and happiness.

She also provides actionable tips, such as spreading energy-depleting tasks across multiple days, incorporating energy-boosting activities into those tasks, and finding ways to delegate or eliminate tasks that drain your energy.

By strategically managing energy, moms can avoid burnout, increase productivity, and feel better about their daily routines. Lori wraps up by encouraging listeners to intentionally plan their week to balance energy boosts and bleeds, ensuring they conserve energy throughout the day.

Tune in for more strategies on how to beat overwhelm and stay energized as a busy mom!

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