The Balanced MomCast | For Overwhelmed Christian Moms Seeking Time Management, Work Life Balance, and Focus

Work for a lot of people–at least in my world–is challenging right now. As I consider the people I love, talk to regularly, and pray for, it’s weird that so many of them are struggling with work. Thankfully, the Bible has much to say about work. The Word of God speaks to our attitudes and our focus as we approach work. So, today, I’m sharing with you 5 scripture passages to encourage and strengthe...

I believe that true balance is the peace we have when our life aligns with our God-given priorities. So, in order for us to achieve balance, we must first determine those priorities. I’ve been on a journey to re-find my own balance and it has taken me back to revisit and re-define my God-given priorities. Why am I here doing this work? What am I committed to doing? And what do I refuse to do? If y...

Today I welcome back to the podcast my new friend, Laurie Christine. She’s a mom to 4 boys, and also a certified Biblical Parenting Coach and seminar presenter through the National Center for Biblical parenting. Today she introduces us to Heart-Based Parenting, what it is and how it differs from other parenting styles. And then she gives us the first two of the seven tools for Biblical parenting....

Today I welcome to the podcast my new friend, Laurie Christine. She’s a mom to 4 boys, the oldest of whom was diagnosed with a heart condition at the age of 3 months old that ultimately required multiple surgeries. Today in part 1 of our 2-part conversation, Laurie explains tangible ways she clung to God during this time, the best ways her community supported her, and what she thinks of the statem...

I’ve been doing a little mini-series on what to do when you’ve lost your balance. In EP172, I gave you 3 questions to ask yourself.  Then in EP173, I offered 3 things to do next. And today, I’m addressing your energy levels. That's right. Today, I’m sharing 3 reasons you’re always tired and what to do about it. (And it probably isn't what you think). For show notes: https://thescooponbal...

Last week in EP172 , I brought you into my actual real life and shared with you the fact that I, Sandy Cooper, have lost my balance and I’m on a mission to find it. And then I offered you 3 Questions to Ask Yourself: 1: What feels off-balance or what is wrong?  2: Why is this happening or what has shifted to cause this loss of balance? 3: What do I expect right now that is not happening? Today I’m...

Balance is the peace that comes when your life aligns with your priorities. But what happens when you had balance–-you had a good idea of what your priorities were and lived those out most days--but now you feel like you can’t quite get your footing?  Today, I’m going to use my current actual real life as a case study–not after I have it all figured out and then look back and tell you what I did....

Is your home cluttered and disorganized? Do your kids walk through the house and drop their stuff everywhere? Are you buried under a mountain of laundry because you’ve never found a laundry system that actually works for you? Today is your day! I have my new friend Lisa Lizotte here from the Habits and Home Show to give you one habit you can do every day to keep your home clean and clutter-free bu...

Are you the person who LOVES choosing a word for the year? Or are you the one who has never chosen a word of the year? Does the thought of choosing just one word frustrate you? Scare you? Excite you? Irritate you? No matter where you are on the spectrum of feelings, I’m here for you. Join me while I share with you why you may want to choose a word, how to choose one,  creative ways to apply the wo...

It’s 2023! YAY! January is my absolute favorite month of the year. I am all about clean slates, fresh starts, and new goals. But before I go all goal-crazy, I love to first look back at the year prior and reflect on what I learned. Today I share 16 things I learned last year and introduce you to a new way you can support the show and connect with me. For a transcript of today's episode, becom...

Today I’m digging in the Balanced MomCast Mailbag and answering YOUR questions! I answer questions about relocating my family, transitions in general, and what to do when work leaves us no margin. I also have several important announcements including a huge book sale which may or may not still be going on when you are listening, the relaunch of my Make Social Media Small 7-Day Challenge , a new su...

In the last couple of months since we started the Make Social Media Small series, I’ve had three different people tell me, “ You’ve got to talk to Stefanie Gass .” And so I invited her to come and talk to all of us today. Stefanie is a podcaster and business owner and today she is here to share her story of social media addiction, how her life has changed since she drew firm boundaries around it,...

This is Part 3 of a 3-part conversation with author Kate Merrick. Today Kate begins by speaking directly to the author or entrepreneurial mom who feels trapped by social media to run her business or sell her product. She doesn’t mince words about this and I love it . She also shares all the things that are on her To-Don’t List (she's got quite a few–one of them is just in time for Christmas.)...

This is Part 2 of a 3-part conversation with author Kate Merrick. Today Kate describes what being “off the grid” looked like for the last months of her daughter’s life. And she suggests we ask ourselves some hard and honest questions about our own social media use, like “how much do I really want to give away?” We dive into the weird mom culture portrayed on Instagram and how it makes us feel. Not...

When I was considering taking a one-year social media hiatus in 2019, a fellow writer told me to look up Kate Merrick. When I did, I discovered that we had a few things in common: We were both authors, we both love the ocean, and sadly we had both buried a child. I bought her book and savored it slowly with a highlighter in hand. At the time, she was the only published author in my genre that I kn...

Thanksgiving is Thursday. (!) And if you are anything like me and struggle with overwhelm on a normal day, the holidays have the potential to throw you over the edge. All of a sudden you need to spend a bunch of money and go to a bunch of events and have a bunch of people in your home and cook a bunch of food you don’t normally cook or eat. Holidays are just hard for moms like us. So, I’m popping...

Today my new friend Leah Remillet returns for Part 2 of our conversation. Leah is the host of the Balancing Busy podcast, an international speaker, and the Anti-Hustle Business Coach. After collapsing on a trip to the zoo with her three babies, Leah knew she needed to make a change. Today she shares her proven strategies and systems that have given her back hours in her week. And she breaks it dow...

Today I have on the podcast my new friend Leah Remillet. Leah is the host of the Balancing Busy podcast, an international speaker, and the Anti-Hustle Business Coach. In part one of our two-part conversation, Leah shares how a simple challenge to take a 7-day social media break changed her life and the lives of the women who follow her. She also shares a brilliant strategy for helping teens learn...

Today I welcome back Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler MD. He is a Los Angeles physician, who has pioneered medical and surgical treatments that have become industry standard. He is also a verified influencer known as Dr. Brian on all social media platforms including Tik Tok. He boasts over 3.4 million followers and creates fun and informative videos dispelling health myths and lies. And today he is here to...

Is anyone safe from succumbing to a social media addiction? Today Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler MD tackles that question. He is the medical director of the Boxer Wachler Vision Institute in Beverly Hills and a staff physician at Los Angeles’ Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He is also a verified influencer on all social media platforms, including Tik Tok where he boasts over 3.4 million followers. And today...

Join the Make Social Media Small 7-Day Challenge! This is Part 4 of the Make Social Media Small series and we are less than a week away from the start of our 7-Day Challenge. And today I’m discussing the most compelling reason why I have chosen to make social media small in my life. This for me was the straw that broke the camel’s back. I think it is a compelling reason for you too. Listen in For...

We are in week 3 of our Make Social Media Small series. And today, I’m addressing one of the most common pushbacks and biggest misconceptions about social media. It’s something I’ve said and believed myself. Maybe you have said or believed it, too. Curious? Well, buckle up because we are diving into the dark underbelly of the social media business model to bust a myth. Listen in. For shownotes go...

Our ability to pay attention is collapsing. In the U.S. teenagers can focus on one task for only 65 seconds at a time, and office workers average only three minutes. You’re probably struggling to focus, too. Maybe you’ve blamed yourself or chalked it up to aging.  Maybe you’ve made a joke of the whole thing and just called it “Mom Brain.” This is Part 2 of our Make Social Media Small series, and t...

Today I’m beginning a series on social media. Now before you roll your eyes and turn it off because you don’t think this applies to you, wait. Because as of today, 3.96 billion people worldwide use social media. And over 72% of the U.S. population uses social media. That's 1/2 of the world and almost 3/4 of the U.S. So, even if you’ve made peace with YOUR relationship with social media, this...

Depression is a common and serious illness. According to the CDC about 1 in 10 women in the United States reported symptoms that suggest they experienced an episode of major depression in the last year. Four in 10 adults have depression and anxiety symptoms due to the pandemic. Anxiety is the most common mental illness in the U.S. If you or someone you love is experiencing depression or anxiety, t...