The Get Sh*t Done Podcast

Are you going through each day chronically exhausted? Feeling like you have the routines and systems to put in place, but no energy to actually follow through? I feel like we all can identify with this in some way, shape or form these days. Being a working mom is tough, and definetly exhausting, espiecally if you are still waking up at night with kids. I have been there, and it is definetly not a...

Being back to school, many of us feel out of control because we have hit the ground running. This podcast walks you through how to gain control, step by step, when life feels out of control as a busy working mom. IF you want to keep the party going with likeminded moms as well as get sh*t done on a long term basis, check out my Moms Get Sh*t Done Club Membership. This month I am personally helping...

I don't know if it is due to the nature of the Pandemic, or the summer slide, but now more than ever, parents are taking more of an active role in having to support their kids with literacy at home. Over here, getting our little ones to genuienly enjoy reading on their own can be a struggle, that is why I was so excited to bring you this interview with Ellen from Engaging Reluctant Readers. ...

By the time you get to work in the morning do you feel like you have already expended a full days work of energy and stress just getting yourself and your kids out the door? I would feel tired the night before just thinking about tackling the job of getting 6 of us fed, dressed and out the door each morning... UNTIL... I put some solid morning and evening routines in place. Today I am going to hel...

On episode 55 of the Get Sh*t Done Podcast, I am talking to you all about how resting can actually help you to be a more productive mom.  I will talk about how we do quiet time in our house, when we are home in the summer, and how we adapt and still incorporate quiet time when we are working full time as well! Once I embraced these tips, I realized I could actually get more done during those more...

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🛑STOP ✋right here, mama, if you're feeling overwhelmed going into the week today. On this week’s episode of The Get Sh*t Done Podcast is going to help!     I don’t know if you can relate, but my Get Sh*t Done Method came about out of a desperation of feeling always behind and never productive, even in the very busy seasons of life. And because this time of year we all can kind of feel some...

I can't believe we are talking about it, but..... some of us are getting ready for BACK TO SCHOOL! Luckily here in Nova Scotia we still have a month left, BUT... what us predictable is preventable, and we all know what a transition back to school can be for both parents and children alike. So I thought it would be proactive of me to give some back to school tips early, and allow for some supp...

This week I am bringing you an interview with Gloria Starr, an  ADHD Productivity Coach for Moms . She is sharing her MAGIC process to help moms transform from Chronically Chaotic to Magically Successful with her Signature MAGIC Process! Whether you have ADHD or not, you are going to find so much value from the tips and tricks that Gloria shares! AND, you may even take away some tricks to support...

I'm not going to lie, I am not the picture-perfect, pinterest mom that has everything organized and labelled in our life.  I am more of a chaotically organized on-the-run type of mom, that likes things to have a place and function.  So if you can relate to that, then I got YOU!  Today I have practical tips for car organization for the busy mom. I'm not talking about buying all the car or...

You guys ! this is EPISODE 50 of the Get Sh*t Done Podcast!! And I couldn't be more thankful and excited for this weeks episode. After a weekend away with the kids, Justin and I both feel like we need a vacation from our vacation!!  But I wanted to share some tips with you that made this weekends trip away much smoother than in years past. The tips may not be the most conventional tips you ha...

I don't know about you, but this summer started out feeling chaotic, disorganized, loud and overwhelming. Now that the mess makers..ahem, I mean kids.. are home, things are feeling a bit out of control and us parents are picking up the slack. That was leaving us exhausted and not teaching them the responsibility to take part in supporting the families need, and causing us to lack patience and...

Hands up if you wish you had MORE motivation! I know this mama wants some more, but what if I told you that it’s all a myth? Instead of relying on motivation because it comes and goes…rely instead on SYSTEMS you put into place to help you get motivated and get sh*t done. Today on the podcast I am dispelling the Motivation Myth, and in stead sharing the SECRET to real MOTIVATION... hint, it has to...

In episode 8 of the Get Sh*t Done Podcast I am giving you my top tips for busy moms who want to have more energy. This month has been crazy in the MacKenzie household, I am needing to implement all of these tips in this crazy season of life. Join me to hear all about what is happening in my life right now, my top tips for gaining more energy, and how you can use this energy to GET SH*T DONE no mat...

Have you every rolled out of bed on a Monday morning and were met with overwhelm and anxious feelings for the week ahead... and its not even 7 am YET! I have been there before too. But once I started implimenting the 6 tips that I will share today, my #Mondaymood was much more positive, and I started off the week feeling like I had my sh*t together.  One thing I know for sure though, feeling like...

So you feel like you know what you SHOULD do to get sh*t done,  but you still have trouble ACTUALLY getting that sh*t done! I know, I was the exact same way! And the secret to following through is holding yourself accountable.  Thats why on today's episode of the Get Sh*t Done Podcast, I am giving you 3 strategies for holding yourself accountable in getting sh*t done. The 3rd strategy, and in...

Do you ever feel like you need some help in the time management department of your life? I think we have all been there. Today I am bringing you an interview with Lori Oberbroekling author of Secrets of Supermom.  Lori is a fellow mom of four, wife, podcaster, and  working as a leader in corporate America, Lori  helps moms who want it all develop the skills, habits, and confidence to happily have...

I don't know if it is the warm weather, or the long weekends, but I have been feelin the summer vibe lately! And that has me thinking of summer prep for myself and the kids.  In the past I have made the mistake of thinking that we would carry all of our school  routines and expectations right through the summer, but that always seemed to leave me feeling frustrated, overwhelmed and depleted....

Ever wake up feeling exhausted and depleted before you even get going in the morning. I have totally been there. And creating energy through exercise is the name of the game. But take it from me... that is easier said than done, especially with kids at home. So on today's episode I am sharing tips on how to exercise with kids at home. Be sure to stay tuned until the end where I share all abou...

I used to lay my head on my pillow at night and just go over all of the sh*t I didn't get done that day, and all of the endless things I would need to get done tomorrow! This left me feeling like a failure and overwhelmed night after night. If you can relate, and want to kick those feelings once and for all, then tune in to this week's episode of the Get Sh*t Done Podcast where I am shar...

Today I am giving you a bite sized training on planning. This quick episode is valuable because us moms sometimes don't have time to consume lengthy trainings or information, but want tangible tips and strategies to implement ASAP during our busy seasons of life.  Today I am giving you 4 steps to help you maximize your planning time. And be sure to stay tuned until the end, where I tell you a...

If you have school aged kids at home, you know that the after school time can come with a lot of emotions (from both exhausted parents and kids), activities, homework, and the list goes on. This time of day can be stressful for families if there is no plan in place... So on today's episode of The Get Sh*t Done Podcast, I am sharing tips and ideas to help make that after school routine stress...

Sometimes as a busy mom, finding time to take care of ourselves can feel impossible. Between finding the time, maybe needing childcare, or even knowing what the heck to do to take care of ourselves,  it is easy to push ourselves on the back burner. #amiright ? On today's episode I am chatting with Heather Kerwin from Habit Maker Mama, and she is breaking down those obstacles for us by sharing...

Today's episode of the Get Sh*t Done Podcast is for you if... - You feel chronically exhausted -Don't get enough energy from sleep... because, well... #momlife -And if you want to work smarter, and not harder to accomplish those top priorities in your day. Today I will share How to find your peak energy time to help you be a more productive mom. This was probably the BIGGEST game changer...

If you’re tired of feeling like you’re not productive, and you’re not getting to the important things each day, this could be the solution you’ve been searching for. On this week’s episode of the Get Sh*t Done Podcast, I am sharing How block planning can save busy moms time For me, this is by FAR one of the easiest, and most realistic ways to plan as a busy mom because it is so flexible! And the b...