The Life Management System™ | A Podcast for Working Moms

What happens when the version of success you worked so hard to achieve…no longer fits? In this episode of The Life Management System, Courtney sits down with Molly Asplin – a former high-achieving corporate leader turned executive and life coach – to talk about burnout, identity, and what it looks like when your ambition outpaces your joy. Molly specializes in helping driven, capable women slow do...

Burnout doesn’t usually arrive with flashing lights or a dramatic breakdown. It sneaks up quietly…especially on high performers. It starts with being reliable. Then capable. Then indispensable. And before you realize it, you’re exhausted and wondering what’s wrong with you. In this episode of The Life Management System, Courtney Cecil breaks down why burnout is not a sign of incompetence and what...

What if the reason you’re overwhelmed isn’t a lack of discipline…but a calendar that’s quietly working against you? In this re-aired (and still incredibly relevant) episode of The Life Management System, Courtney revisits Episode 20 to talk about calendar hygiene and why it’s one of the most powerful (and overlooked) tools for helping working moms reclaim their time, energy, and priorities. Despit...

What if losing the job you gave everything to… was actually the thing that finally gave you back to yourself? 🤯 In this replay from The Middle podcast, host Megan and I dig into the “messy middle” between a corporate layoff and the life you actually want...the part no one posts about on LinkedIn. We talk about what happens when your identity is wrapped up in your job, what it feels like to be une...

This week on The Life Management System, I’m welcoming the wise, grounded, and deeply empathetic Diane Sorensen . Diane’s background spans early education, behavior science, motherhood, step-parenting, grandmotherhood, and now a powerful late-career transition into life coaching and hypnotherapy. But what makes this conversation so impactful is why she stepped into this work. Her story begins with...

If the holiday season leaves you feeling equal parts festive and frazzled… this episode is your pocket coach to a warmer, grounded season. 🎄✨ This week on The Life Management System for Working Moms podcast, I’m joined by Michelle Tangeman – licensed therapist, board-certified behavior analyst, co-host of the Parenting Understood podcast, and an expert in helping families navigate anxiety, behav...

This week on The Life Management System, we’re doing something a little different…we’re bringing a man into the conversation. 😮‍💨 But not just any man… A full-on champion of working moms who has built his entire business around supporting healthier, more equitable partnerships. Meet Brian Page, founder of Modern Husbands and dad of three who has lived the real push-and-pull of dual careers, dome...

This week’s episode of The Life Management System is more raw, vulnerable, and personal than anything I’ve ever shared. I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes look at the life experiences - specifically from my tiny hometown in Tazewell, VA - that shaped one of my deepest core values today: relationships. If you’ve ever wondered why you care so deeply, love so hard, or guard your inner circle, this ep...

What if the real key to work–life balance has nothing to do with time hacks… and everything to do with what you value? 🤯 In this special replay of my interview from The Busy Vibrant Mom Podcast, Michelle Byrd and I dive into the unseen forces that shape your balance, your marriage, your parenting, and your peace, and why so many working moms feel like they’re drowning even when they’re “doing eve...

What if the most overlooked key to thriving at work and at home isn’t productivity, strategy, or hustle… but curiosity? 🤔 Debra Clary - author of The Curiosity Curve, TEDx speaker, and former Fortune 50 culture and leadership executive - joins to explore how curiosity transforms the way we lead, connect, and parent. Dr. Clary spent decades inside powerhouse organizations like Frito-Lay, Coca-Cola...

You don’t need more hacks - you need healthier conversations. In this episode, Courtney sits down with communication expert and Career Civility founder, Jenna Rogers, to explore how intentional communication can transform your work, home, and mental load. Together, they unpack: ✨ How overthinking and poor communication waste time 💬 Why emotional intelligence is the key to sustainable success ⚖️...

Ever look around a room full of executives and realize… no one else looks like you? That’s exactly what happened to me...and it changed everything. In this episode of The Life Management System, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it’s really like to grow a career after motherhood, from flexible work struggles to the quiet loneliness of being the only working mom at the table. This one’s part pep...

Let’s face it… fall gets feral. Back-to-school. Sports tournaments. Work deadlines. Holiday pressure creeping in. If you're staring down a calendar that makes you want to scream (or hide)… you're not alone. In this snack-sized solo episode, I break down the simple survival tools I use with my 1:1 clients to help them get through the busiest weeks without falling apart. If you're feelin...

Feeling behind… all the time? You’re not broken. You’re just trying to use tools that weren’t built for how your brain works. In this episode, I sit down with time management expert and mom of four, Jill Wright, to talk about the real-life strategies busy women need to stop burning out and start managing their time and energy in a way that actually works. Whether you’re neurodivergent yourself, ra...

If you’ve ever muttered “Why am I the only one who remembers everything?” while mentally prepping forms for the dentist, birthday RSVPs, and dinner plans, this one’s for you. 🎙️ Inside this episode, I sit down with Hannah Morgan, founder of Heron House Management, to unpack: ✨ What “mental load” really looks like (spoiler: it’s not just remembering school picture day) ✨ Why even the most well-me...

You don’t have to quit your job to reclaim your life. But you do need a system that reflects your values. 🎙️In this episode, I pull from my 16+ years of leading culture transformation at scale – including roles at a Fortune 50 company and as the lead architect for Future of Work strategy at a national firm – to talk honestly about what it really takes to thrive as a working mom in today’s workplac...

You’re not the only one carrying the weight at home. Your kids notice it, too. In this special episode, I pass the mic to my favorite co-hosts yet: my boys, Witten (9) and Wyant (8). This week’s conversation is playful and honest...straight from the mouths of two elementary-aged boys. It’s a powerful reminder that the invisible workload isn’t just felt by moms... it’s witnessed by the whole family...

You’re not imagining it; your “second shift” at home is real. Let’s talk about the invisible workload that’s draining working moms… and how to finally share the load. 🙃 Inside this powerful episode of The Life Management System, I sit down with author, speaker, and household labor advocate Lori Sugarman-Li to unpack the emotional, logistical, and energy cost of running a home while also running a...

What happens when a Type-A corporate leader, working mom, and systems junkie finally stops trying to “do it all” the old way? She builds a Life Management System, and this episode tells you exactly why. We’ve hit 50 episodes (!!) and I’m doing something different. This time, I’m telling the whole story. No teaching. No tools. Just truth. 🙃 💥 It’s vulnerable. 💥 It’s raw. 💥 And it’s a behind-the...

Back-to-school isn’t just for the kids… it’s your new year too. And if your work calendar still looks like it belongs to the version of you who volunteered for everything and said yes before thinking, it’s time for a reset. 💥 Inside this third and final episode of our back-to-school prep series, I’m walking you through how to audit your work calendar so it reflects your actual priorities and perf...

Back-to-school isn’t just for the kids… it’s your real new year too. And if your calendar still looks like it belongs to the old version of you...the one who said yes to everything and didn’t question the chaos...this episode is your invitation to reset. 🎯In this second episode of our 3-part back-to-school prep series, I’m breaking down exactly how to audit your personal calendar so it reflects y...

If back‑to‑school season feels like a marathon you didn’t sign up for… you’re not alone. But here’s the good news: this is actually the best time to reset your systems, reclaim your time, and start the year without the chaos. In this episode, I revisit one of my very first episodes, now updated with even more practical, tactical tips for working moms who want less chaos and more calm during the sc...

What happens when two former corporate execs ditch the suits for swimsuits… and start planning luxury retreats for moms who do way too much? ✈️ Inside this episode of The Life Management System, I sit down with my dear friend and business partner, Laura Young , a recently “retired” financial exec turned luxury travel expert for working moms. Together, we’re pulling back the curtain on our newest a...

Ever feel like you're doing all the things...working, parenting, managing the house...but still losing yourself in the process? In this two-part series, I'm sharing one of the most honest, powerful, and deeply validating conversations I've had all year. I was interviewed by Sami Garrett - founder of Good Enough Matrescence (GEM) - where we covered 20 raw questions from the GEM communit...

Ever feel like you're doing all the things...working, parenting, managing the house...but still losing yourself in the process? In this two-part series, I'm sharing one of the most honest, powerful, and deeply validating conversations I've had all year. I was interviewed by Sami Garrett - founder of Good Enough Matrescence (GEM) - where we covered 20 raw questions from the GEM communit...