Simple Rhythms for Busy Moms | SAHM, Routines, Biblical Motherhood, Balance, Schedules, Work-Life Balance, Productivity

Have you ever had one of those holiday moments that instantly transports you back to your own childhood—the kind that reminds you why traditions matter in the first place? In today’s Memos in the Margins episode, I’m recording live from a totally spontaneous movie adventure turned date day with the kids (complete with potty break commentary), and I’m sharing some reflections from our Thanksgiving...

Have you ever tried to slow down, get organized, or create healthier rhythms…only to feel yourself slipping right back into hustle mode at the first sign of stress? If so, today’s episode is going to feel like such a breath of fresh air. I’m joined by the lovely Jess Massey — host of The Hustle Sanely Podcast, creator of the Peacefully Productive Planner®, and founder of the community-centered bra...

Have you ever found yourself with all the information you need — the plans, the ideas, the clarity — but still not getting the results you want because you never carved out the time to actually implement? In today’s Memos in the Margins episode, I’m sharing an inside peek at how I structure my CEO days and the simple rhythms that help me move from knowing what to do to actually doing it. We’ll tal...

If you’ve ever reached the end of the day wondering why you’re so exhausted when nothing “big” even happened, this episode is for you. Today, we’re unpacking the hidden habit that quietly drains your mental capacity, keeps you stuck in survival mode, and makes even normal days feel overwhelming. I’m sharing a real-life moment from this week when our whole day got thrown off, and how decision fatig...

Have you ever felt stuck in that exhausting cycle where you’re either fully present with your kids but your house is falling apart, or you’re finally catching up on dishes and laundry but feeling guilty because it’s coming at the cost of being with your babies? That tug-of-war can make motherhood feel heavier than it needs to be, which is why I’m so excited to have one of my incredible DIY course...

Have you ever noticed how easy it is for your phone to steal the quiet moments of your day without you even realizing it? For the longest time, I felt like social media was constantly pulling at my attention—and honestly, I needed a full reset. After being off social media completely for 18 months, I’ve spent the last six months slowly reintroducing it into my life. In this episode, I’m sharing wh...

Marriage is one of those areas that can quietly slip to the bottom of the list when life gets full—kids, work, routines, and everything in between. For years, Mat and I have circled around some of the same conflicts, often meaning the same thing but hearing each other differently. This past weekend, we attended our very first marriage conference, and it gave us so much clarity, connection, and a f...

So many moms step into business with a dream of being more present at home, only to find themselves busier than ever. But what if you could build a business that’s both thriving and peaceful—without the constant hustle? In this episode, we’re diving into what it really looks like to grow a profitable business that supports your family, instead of competing with it. You’ll walk away with practical...

This year has reminded me just how powerful it is to have people who show up for you in different ways—the friends who cheer you on through Voxer messages and the ones who sit beside you at a retreat or coffee table. God has been teaching me that both are deeply valuable, and together, they form the kind of community that strengthens not only your heart but your calling. In this Memos in the Margi...

If you’ve ever tried to fix the chaos by starting five new routines at once—only to give up two days in—you’re going to want to hear this. In this special behind-the-scenes episode, I’m sharing a clip from my Rhythm Reset Workshop where we talk about the right order to build your rhythms. Because the truth is, it’s not about doing more—it’s about doing things in the right sequence so your systems...

If you’ve ever felt like your mind is pulled in a hundred directions—emails dinging, kids needing something, meals to make, a business that won’t slow down—you’re not alone. Distraction has become the default for so many of us, and it’s quietly stealing the moments that matter most. After coming home from a Christian business retreat, what God has been pressing on my heart this week is simple but...

Some days it feels like your brain has a thousand tabs open—laundry to fold, emails to send, dinner to make, a client waiting on feedback—and no matter how hard you work, it still feels like nothing actually gets finished. That constant swirl of thoughts isn’t a sign of failure; it’s a sign of missing rhythms. In this episode, we’re unpacking what’s really beneath that sense of overwhelm and how t...

What started as a simple homeschooling project—raising a few caterpillars with the kids—turned into an unexpected lesson about growth, rest, and the work that happens when nothing seems to be happening. Watching them go from constant motion to complete stillness was a quiet reminder that transformation doesn’t always look like progress. So often, we resist pausing because it feels unproductive, bu...

There’s something powerful about watching another mom take back her time, her peace, and her purpose—and that’s exactly what Mikaela Mathews has done. In this episode, Mikaela shares how she went from feeling like her business was running her life to creating rhythms and systems that allow her to thrive in both motherhood and entrepreneurship. She opens up about what life looked like before joinin...

In today’s Memos in the Margins, I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes look at my own week—navigating childcare days, upcoming travel, and a new nervous system program I recently started—and what it’s teaching me about stress response cycles. We’ll talk about how high-achieving women often become addicted to stress without even realizing it, and how that constant push can actually block the very peace a...

Some days, it feels like you’re doing everything “right” in business-hitting your goals, growing your income, serving your clients-and yet the very freedom you started this business for feels farther away than ever. You want to prioritize your family, but it often feels like they’re getting whatever is left over after the business has taken it all. I’ve been there, friend. In this episode, we’re t...

Today’s episode is a special one—you’re getting a behind-the-scenes sneak peek of a real coaching call from inside my group program, Rhythms that Scale. You’ll get to listen in as I coach one of my clients, Samantha, through how to reposition her membership that hasn’t been growing the way she hoped. We walk through how to align her content so it naturally leads to her paid offers, how to build an...

Some weeks feel like a juggling act—between travel, launches, homeschooling, and home life, it can feel like there are a million tabs open in my brain at once. That’s exactly why I’ve been leaning hard on the rhythms that keep my business steady, even when life feels anything but. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the three weekly business rhythms that are saving my life right now. These are rhythms...

If you’ve ever wondered what daily life looks like behind the scenes of homeschooling littles while working from home and running a business, today’s episode is for you! I’m walking you through our current daily schedule with three kids five and under—what’s changed since I last shared it a year ago, the rhythms that are serving us well right now, and the small shifts we’re planning for this fall....

We’ve all had those seasons where life feels completely scattered—you’re running from one thing to the next, and the overwhelm never seems to lift. You know something needs to change, but the thought of carving out time to overhaul your routines feels impossible. And even if you did, what happens if the first routine doesn’t stick? In this episode, we’re talking about how to reset your rhythms in...

Some seasons of friendship look different than others—especially when you’re raising littles, running a business, and juggling all the moving pieces of daily life. It can feel hard to find time and space to connect deeply with the people you love. But the truth is, friendship doesn’t have to disappear in busy seasons—it just has to shift. In today’s Memos in the Margins episode, I’m sharing some o...

If you’ve ever believed the lie that you’re just not consistent enough, or that overwhelm is your forever struggle, I want to remind you today: that’s not the truth. Procrastination isn’t really the problem—it’s just a symptom. In this episode, we’re digging into what’s actually fueling procrastination and keeping you stuck in counterfeit productivity, overwhelm, and limiting beliefs. From the way...

Some days it feels like no matter how much we grow, there’s always a new milestone waiting on the horizon. That constant push for more can easily leave us feeling behind or discouraged. But what if the real key to sustainable growth—in both business and life—is learning how to measure progress differently? In today’s Memos in the Margins episode, I’m sharing how I track growth in my own business a...

So many of us started our businesses with the dream of more freedom, but somewhere along the way the hustle takes over. In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on what it really looks like to grow a business that fits your family and fuels your faith, without burning out. You’ll hear practical wisdom for creating margin, working fewer hours, and keeping the most important things first—whil...

We’ve all set goals before—whether it was finally keeping up with the laundry rhythm, hitting a revenue number, or following through on a big idea—only to feel crushed when we didn’t meet them. It’s so easy to slip into an all-or-nothing mindset where the value of a goal is only measured by the final checkmark. But what if the real purpose of goal setting isn’t just about the outcome, but about si...