The Life Management System™ | A Podcast for Working Moms

What happens when a news anchor turns her spotlight inward - on motherhood, mindset, and making it all work? In this episode of The Life Management System, I sit down with the Kanika Chadda-Gupta - a former CNN anchor turned podcast host, entrepreneur, and mom of three (including twins!). Kanika is the host of the popular show That’s Total Mom Sense , where she interviews celebrities, thought lead...

If you’ve ever felt guilty for loving your job, resentful for doing it all at home, or overwhelmed by the mental gymnastics required to just get through the day, this one’s for you! In this episode of The Life Management System, I’m airing my expert interview from the Busy Working Moms Blueprint Summit with Dyana Terranova. 🎧 I tackled three of the most common struggles I hear from working moms:...

Ever feel like your family’s CEO, chef, chauffeur, therapist… and yet somehow still the only one who knows where the dang field trip form is? You're not alone, and you’re definitely not crazy! On this week’s episode of The Life Management System, I’m joined by Dana Malstaff - single mom and founder of Boss Mom - to talk about the mental load, motherhood, and why delegation isn’t a dirty word....

Ever feel like the idea of self-care just adds more pressure to your already overloaded schedule? You're not alone, and this episode is here to change the game. This week, I sit down with wellness trailblazer and burnout prevention expert Erica Diamond . Erica is a certified life coach, speaker, bestselling author, and the founder of Busy to Bliss. She’s on a global mission to redefine self-ca...

Ever wish your partner could just see the weight you’re carrying? This episode is for you.👩‍❤️‍👨 This week, I sit down with Zach Watson - mental load coach and podcast host - whose viral content and coaching work are helping men understand the invisible labor of home life and take meaningful ownership of it. Zach doesn’t just talk about mental load, he teaches men how to build emotional fluency,...

Overbooked, overtired, and already over summer? This episode is your game plan to surviving if your summer is already feeling like a stress marathon filled with snack demands, back-to-back camps, and logistics that rival a NASA launch. For many of us, summer feels like burnout on steroids, but you can take back control before it steamrolls you. From unpredictable schedules to the invisible load of...

EPISODE RECAP: Burnout and the Hidden Mental Load of Modern Moms, with Dr. Sheryl Ziegler Is it possible to care for your family, hold down a career, and still feel emotionally whole? This episode says yes—with some real talk in between. In this episode I host Dr. Sheryl Ziegler - family psychologist, speaker, and author of "Mommy Burnout". Our honest and relatable conversation covers ho...

Feeling stuck or uninspired at work? Many of us get stuck in the “messy middle” of life — working, raising our families, juggling it all — and feel woefully uninspired by our careers. But we can still be fulfilled without chasing a new milestone. In this episode, I share: • How to take back control of your growth without chasing a promotion • Easy ways to increase your intellectual stimulation tha...

In this episode, I’m proudly airing my interview from Becoming Unstoppable —the podcast hosted by my dear friend, licensed therapist, and women’s empowerment advocate Allison Guilbault . The episode title says it all: “You Can Have It All: Let Motherhood Enhance Your Identity, Not Replace It.” Can I get an AMEN!? If you’ve ever felt like being a “good mom” means shrinking your life, letting go of...

Feeling constantly distracted, forgetful, or overwhelmed? You might be wondering if it’s burnout… or something more. In this episode I host Meredith Carder - an ADHD coach, content creator, and author of It All Makes Sense Now - to unpack the difference between typical “busy mom brain” and the real symptoms of ADHD, and how to work with any family members who do. 🎧 Inside the episode, we explore:...

Feeling disconnected from your partner while juggling work, parenting, and the chaos of everyday life? You’re not alone. This episode is here to remind you that even in the busiest seasons, connection is possible and it doesn’t have to be complicated. Inside this episode, I’m getting real about the challenges of nurturing your marriage during one of the busiest seasons of life. As I celebrate 19 y...

EPISODE RECAP: Sarah Centrella - #1 best selling author, business owner, and mom of 3 - is super human. As a single mom, Sarah had to get calculated with her life plans to inspire and engage her young kids. Her story to raise them is inspirational, which is why I hosted her to discuss: • How starting with the end in mind inspired the life decisions she needed to enable that vision • How she built...

EPISODE RECAP: My clients are always saying "I don't have enough time." I see you, and I was you! That's why inside this episode, I unpack: ✔️The difference between a "wish list" and a "to-do list" ✔️Why "hustle culture" is not contributing to your decision ✔️How I've overcome being chronically disappointed by only have 24 hours in a day I also r...

EPISODE RECAP: Does "mom guilt" swallow you whole and leave you worried you're missing the best years of your life? Momma, you aren't alone! Inside this episode, I unpack: • Why getting aligned on your values can help alleviate guilt • Unintentional baggage you carry from your personal history that increases your guilt • Specific ways you can overcome your guilt I also reference...

EPISODE RECAP: Did you know that over 25 MILLION men identify as "lead dad"? Probably not, because society still dictates what we should expect. But Paul Sullivan - Founder of The Company of Dads - is rewriting the script on traditional gender roles. As a "lead dad "of 3 girls, Paul's a major advocate for the current generation of leaders to pave the way for his future daug...

EPISODE RECAP: Are you constantly wishing you can "have it all" and unclear how others seem to have figured it out? I've got you. Inside this episode, I unpack: ▪️ How to build your village when you aren't surrounded by family ▪️ The importance of identifying your "highest and best use" ▪️ How to effectively delegate to others, including low-to-no-cost outsourcing optio...

EPISODE RECAP: Most working moms are wrecked with stress. That's why I hosted Angelica Ventrice - wellness coach and founder of The Aligned Method - to talk about: ✔️ The impact stress has on the body ✔️ How she cut chronic stress from her life ✔️Three tactical habits you can incorporate in your daily routine to better manage your stress Learn more about Angelica and The Aligned Method by conn...

If you’ve ever found yourself staring down summer break wondering, “What are we supposed to do with the kids while we’re still working?” this episode is for you. In this solo episode, Courtney unpacks one of the biggest logistical challenges working moms face every year: summer childcare. Because when school ends, the structure disappears…but your job doesn’t. This conversation is especially for w...

EPISODE RECAP: Are you a new mom panicked about returning to work after maternity leave? Wish companies supported working mothers beyond just hiring them? Do you manage a team and wish you knew how to better support your new moms? Sarah Wells - founder of Sarah Wells (pump) bags and author of Go Ask Your Mothers - sat down with me in this episode to discuss: • Why supporting working moms is a busi...

EPISODE RECAP: Creating financial systems that work for you can help you manage your stress, secure your future, and prioritize your needs without guilt. Inside this episode, I sit down with CFP and co-founder of Generation Wealth - Danielle Nava - to discuss: ✅How working moms can escape the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle and find financial breathing room ✅Small financial decisions and automations...

EPISODE RECAP: Wish you had tools to manage money with your partner while still prioritizing your needs? I've got you! Inside this episode, I sit down with CPA and financial resources educator - Hannah Rein - to discuss: • How to work through differences of opinion on managing money with your partner • Strategies for confidently saying ‘no’ to financial obligations that don’t align with your v...

EPISODE RECAP: Struggling to get your husband to step up and carry his weight of the domestic load? Wish you knew how to delegate and your husband consistently follow through? I've got you! Inside this episode I discuss: • Why your husband is missing the mark and failing on your current honey-do list • Why some tasks can be productively managed by men, and why others fall flat • Examples of ta...

EPISODE RECAP: If you feel like your to-do list is running your life and you’re always disappointed you didn’t get enough finished, this episode is for you. It’s time to take back your control! Inside I discuss: • Why your to-do list continues to overwhelm you and what to do about it • The mindset shift needed to prevent your to-do list from controlling you • The difference between a healthy and a...

EPISODE RECAP: If you struggle to prioritize yourself, this episode is for you! Host Courtney Cecil dives into calendar hygiene and explains how managing your schedule with intention is one of the most foundational ways to prioritize YOU and, of course, your family. The new year is the perfect time to reflect, recalibrate, and reset your schedule to align with your goals, helping you start the yea...

EPISODE RECAP: Of course you probably value "family" most, but as it relates to decision making, that's hardly enough to guide you. Inside this snack-sized episode, I talk about the layers beneath valuing family, and how getting clearer on those elements can improve and accelerate your decision making, particularly as it relates to your career. ******* Gift yourself MORE FREE TIME th...