The Busy Vibrant Mom - Strategic Time Management, Home Organization, Productivity, Christian Mom, Christian Parenting, Declutter

You are in for a special treat! This is another episode of Coffee & Tea (with M&E) Real Moms Talking About Real Things.  Join Emily McDermott, the host of Moms Overcoming Overwhelm and I as we talk about what didn’t work this week, how we pivoted, what things we are excited about, and things that made us laugh! We wanted to provide moms with real life examples of time management, organizat...

Can I ask you something? How are you feeling about summer right now — like really feeling about it? Because if you're anything like most of the moms I talk to in early July — the answer is somewhere between "I love my kids so much" and "I am so ready for a routine again." And friend — both of those things can be completely true at the same time. Here's what I know about this exact moment in summer...

Can I ask you something? When was the last time you actually felt good — like, genuinely energized, strong, and clear-headed throughout your day? If you're like a lot of busy moms, you're running on lukewarm coffee, skipped meals, and sheer willpower. You crash at 3pm, you're dragging by dinner, and the idea of adding any kind of workout routine or strict diet to your already-packed schedule sound...

How's your summer schedule going so far?  Because if you're anything like most of the moms in my world right now — the answer is somewhere between "we're figuring it out" and "what schedule? There is no schedule!" And honestly? Both of those answers are completely valid. Here's the thing about summer that nobody warns you about — it's not just that your routine goes out the window. It's that every...

If you’ve ever felt like you’ve slowly disappeared into your roles—wife, mom, manager of everything—and somewhere along the way you got lost… this conversation is for you. Maybe you wake up already feeling behind. Maybe your days feel like a constant loop of doing and reacting. Or maybe you’ve thought… When did I stop feeling like myself? You are not alone—and you’re not stuck. Today I’m joined by...

Can I be real with you for a second? Summer is here — and so are your kids. All day. Every day.   And listen, I love my kids more than anything. But if you are a working mom trying to keep your business running while your children are home asking for snacks every 45 minutes and fighting over more screen time— this episode is for you. Because here's the thing nobody talks about: summer doesn't actu...

Have you ever felt like you’re trying to do all the things—manage your home, your work, your kids—and still feel like you’re barely keeping up?  If that’s you, today’s episode is going to feel like a breath of fresh air. I’m joined by Lori Oberbroeckling, author of Secrets of Supermom, host of The Secrets of Supermom Show, and a mom of four who’s living this right alongside us. With a background i...

If you’ve ever found yourself feeling constantly tired — even after a full night’s sleep — or like you’re pushing through your day on sheer willpower, today’s conversation is going to resonate with you. So many busy moms are juggling work, family responsibilities, and full schedules, and somewhere along the way exhaustion just becomes normal.  But what if it’s not supposed to feel that way? Today...

Can I ask you something? Have you ever felt like becoming a mom completely changed not just your schedule — but your entire identity as a business owner? Like the person you were before kids and the mom you are now are two very different people — and you're just trying to figure out how to make it all work?  Friend, today's conversation is for you. I'm joined by Megan Yelaney — a business strategi...

You are in for a special treat! This is another episode of Coffee & Tea (with M&E) Real Moms Talking About Real Things.  Join Emily McDermott, the host of Moms Overcoming Overwhelm and I as we talk about what didn’t work this week, how we pivoted, what things we are excited about, and things that made us laugh! We wanted to provide moms with real life examples of time management, organizat...

Have you ever felt lonely in motherhood — even when your calendar is completely full? Like meaningful friendships are harder to build than they used to be, and somewhere in the middle of all the busyness you've quietly lost connection?   Friend, today's conversation is going to resonate deeply.  I'm joined by Megan Thompson — lifestyle writer, mom of five, and host of the podcast I Can Do That, wh...

Can I be real with you for a second? Life lately has felt like a lot. Between end of year activities, home projects, kids' schedules, and trying to keep everything running smoothly — some days it feels like I'm just holding on and hoping for the best. But here's what I've been noticing — there are these small, simple things that are quietly making my life so much better right now. And I thought —...

If you've ever felt like your days are full but not always aligned — like you're doing a lot but still craving deeper purpose, clarity, and peace — today's episode is for you.  I'm joined by Alexandra, founder of Grace Space Christian Coaching, who has served hundreds of women worldwide since 2017 through 1:1 and group coaching. She helps ambitious Christian women overcome limiting beliefs and anc...

Can I ask you something? Is it just me, or does May feel like it has approximately 47 days worth of things crammed into 31.  There's a reason we call it Maycember — because the end of the school year hits like a second holiday season. Finals, awards ceremonies, sports playoffs, graduation parties, teacher appreciation, summer camp registration… and somehow you're still supposed to show up at work...

You are in for a special treat! This is another episode of Coffee & Tea (with M&E) Real Moms Talking About Real Things.  Join Emily McDermott, the host of Moms Overcoming Overwhelm and I as we talk about what didn’t work this week, how we pivoted, what things we are excited about, and things that made us laugh! We wanted to provide moms with real life examples of time management, organizat...

Welcome back to The Busy Vibrant Mom podcast! I’m your host, Michelle Byrd — and I’m so glad you’re here.  If you’ve ever tried to follow a productivity system that worked beautifully for someone else… but completely fell apart in your real life, this episode is for you. So many busy moms and working women are doing their best to balance work, family, and the things they care deeply about—yet stil...

Welcome back to The Busy Vibrant Mom podcast! I'm so glad you're here.  Have you ever opened your email, your calendar, or your planner and instantly felt overwhelmed?  Lately, I've been on a mission to get a better handle on my email — and I'll be honest, I had almost 200 unread messages just sitting there. The system I had in place wasn't working. I felt like I was constantly in reaction mode tr...

If you’ve ever felt torn between wanting to live a meaningful, purpose-filled life and the very real demands of work, family, and responsibility, today’s episode is for you. So many women I talk to aren’t lacking motivation or vision—they’re just stretched thin, trying to figure out how to pursue the things God has placed on their hearts without burning out or feeling like they’re constantly behin...

Welcome back to The Busy Vibrant Mom podcast! I’m your host, Michelle Byrd and I’m so glad you’re here.  Have you ever felt like you’re doing all the things—managing your home, your work, your kids—and yet it still feels hard to stay focused or follow through?  Maybe simple tasks feel bigger than they should, or your brain feels like it has a hundred tabs open at once. And you’ve probably wondered...

Have you ever started your day with a solid plan only to have it completely unravel before 9am?  Maybe it’s a last-minute dentist appointment, a sick kid at home, a forgotten lunch that needs to be dropped off, or just trying to get everyone out the door on time and something goes sideways. Suddenly, your carefully planned schedule is thrown off, your timeline shifts, and you feel like you’re play...

Have you ever looked at your calendar, your to-do list, and your energy level and thought, “There is absolutely no way I can fit a workout into this season of life”? Between work, kids, meals, laundry, and everything else, taking care of yourself can start to feel optional. And if you’re being honest, exercise and nutrition are usually the first things to fall off the list. That’s why I’m so excit...

You are in for a special treat! This is another episode of Coffee & Tea (with M&E) Real Moms Talking About Real Things.  Join Emily McDermott, the host of Moms Overcoming Overwhelm and I as we talk about what didn’t work this week, how we pivoted, what things we are excited about, and things that made us laugh! In this episode we talk about Spring cleaning, and decluttering your calendar,...

Happy Spring! You know what this means? Summer is coming… and if you’re a busy mom, you might already feel it creeping up on you.  The school year is on its final lap, the kids are ready to sleep in, and suddenly your normal routines are about to disappear. The structured school days, the predictable schedules, the quiet work hours while the kids are in class — all of that shifts pretty quickly on...

Have you ever had one of those days where everything feels urgent? The emails. The laundry. The deadline. The permission slip. The text you forgot to respond to. The project that’s been sitting there staring at you. You sit down to start… and instead of clarity, you feel stuck. Because where do you even begin when it all feels important.  This is a question I find myself asking often — and I have...

If you’ve ever found yourself wondering, “Would group coaching actually help me?” or “Is it really worth the time and energy in this season?” you’re not alone. For busy moms especially, saying yes to support can feel just as overwhelming as trying to do it all on your own.   In today’s episode, EP448 // Is Group Coaching Worth It for Busy Moms? A Behind-the-Scenes Look from a Real Client, we’re pu...