The Mother Like a Boss Podcast

Our lives aren't always as cookie-cutter as we had planned them to be. Life as a mom can be messy and unpredictable. Between work schedules, extracurriculars, sports, partners that travel and a myriad of other things that pop up each day, our day-to-day tasks can be unpredictable. So how do you stick to a solid routine when you don't live a routine life? In this episode, I'm introducing the idea o...

When I put a call out to my audience to see what topics you most wanted to hear about, this answer struck me in such a hilariously real way: "Can you do an episode on how to chill out as a mom?" Could that be filled with anymore truth about how motherhood feels sometimes? You asked, I answered. This episode is a tribute to the chill and how to achieve it in motherhood and home management. There is...

Welcome to our very first episode of this new format. Are you ready to MINDSET like a boss? I'm a sucker for a good hack, a great strategy, a solid plan, but what happens when your mindset is garbage and you just can't seem to get yourself to that motivational place to get all the things done? It's time to shift you're thinking. Today's mindset shift is all about loving yourself first. You deserve...

Busy is the new fine. How many times do you answer "BUSY!" when someone asks how you are. Not, "Wonderful. Lovely. Super excited for this life. Peaceful. Calm. Wishing I had a taco right now." No, instead, it's "Really busy." Mel Robbins said it best when she truthfully bombed us with, "Business is the ultimate form of laziness. Staying busy is our way of avoiding the things we really need to do."...

I'm right at the edge of a brand new season in my life and for our family; a season unlike any I have had in the past. This season is one of change in the form of kids entering new schools and me having more time. Don't be fooled. More time isn't always a good thing. More time just means more time to waste if we're not intentional with it. This episode is all about how I'm embracing this new seaso...

Excuses, excuses. We're all full of them, and after a while it can become difficult to tell the difference between our excuses and reality. Excuses are very different than explanations. Excuses keep us victims of our own circumstances. For years, I made excuses for why I wasn't able to get things done the way other people could in various parts of my life. My excuses kept me stuck, but comfortable...

We're doing things a little different this summer when it comes to interviews. Rather than bring on an expert in a particular field, I invited real moms with real struggles to come on the show to share with us what they are going through in motherhood and at home. Sometimes, just hearing another mom ask a question that you've always had is exactly the thing you need to motivate you toward change a...

I can't believe it's already time to do a back-to-school episode, but here we are. Time, it is a flyin' always. I know that most moms start the year off with the year off with the best of intentions. "This is the school year that I get our collective ish organized and staying that way!" and then by mid-October, you're in full-on chaos mode and not sure how you got there. Today's episode is aimed t...

We're doing things a little different this summer when it comes to interviews. Rather than bring on an expert in a particular field, I invited real moms with real struggles to come on the show to share with us what they are going through in motherhood and at home. Sometimes, just hearing another mom ask a question that you've always had is exactly the thing you need to motivate you toward change a...

It's the cleaning supplies episode! There are 1001 different brands, supplies and tools out there, so how do you decide what is best? I spent 11 years in the house cleaning business doing the hard work of researching which supplies and tools worked best for most homes. Now, I'm giving you my favorites. Will all of these work for you? Maybe not. This is based on my own opinion and what I've found g...

We're doing things a little different this summer when it comes to interviews. Rather than bring on an expert in a particular field, I invited real moms with real struggles to come on the show to share with us what they are going through in motherhood and at home. Sometimes, just hearing another mom ask a question that you've always had is exactly the thing you need to motivate you toward change a...

It's vacation time. Whoop whoop! But what happens to all those pretty little daily routines you've been working so hard to establish? Do they just go out the window? Wait for you to return?  Today, I'm giving you some encouragement to help you stick to your routines while on vacation. You may be surprised with what I have to say, because the routine you should be most focused on is the routine of...

The Mother Like a Boss Podcast has been on air now for 5 months and they have been some of the most exciting 5 months of my life. I am so grateful for the support and for the 130,000+ downloads so far. This episode is my thank you to you, an announcement of things to come and what you can expect from the show this summer. You're support means the world to me. I hope you will continue to let me cha...

Although we all know those household chores have to get done, it doesn't mean you have to like them, right? It's a real pain going through life doing things you don't enjoy, but the truth is, you don't have to hate chores or cleaning. It's all about shifting your mindset and the way you think about the process. Today, I'm giving you 5 simple ways to get through the chores you really dislike (and m...

I've been a journaling gal since the time I could write. I loved having diaries. I loved having beautiful journals and #allthepens to write with. Writing has always been cathartic for me and a great way to achieve the goals I set for myself. Journaling brings me closer to who I want to be. But listen, I know journaling can seem extremely overwhelming. What do you write? How long do you write? What...

I see you over there, mama. Guilt-ridden every time you say no and always want to please others. You wonder how you can feel better about what you say yes to and how you can live a life that feels more joy-filled and less resent-driven. The answer is boundaries. I am what I like to call a "boundary ninja" but it hasn't always been that way. I spent many years of my life letting people in my busine...

Mom life can feel like the tough life. It's the often exhausted life, the under-appreciated life, but that doesn't have to be the norm. Danie Gohr from Catch This Mama is with us today to talk about her movement and podcast that is giving moms the freedom to take back their beautiful lives. Our conversation was a love song to the moms out there that feel stuck. We chat about going through the toug...

It's a very special anniversary episode with my husband, Mr. Father Like a Boss himself, Adam. We're answering some of the most frequently asked questions and diving into how we've made it work for 11 years. We're a little silly, a little serious but 100% honest with our answers. Want more from this episode? Head over to www.motherlikeaboss.com/podcast/043  for full show notes, more deets and all...

I love summer. Aside from the humidity and obnoxious mosquitos, the summer is such a wonderful time to spend together as a family. But as we all know, we start the summer with the best of intentions to do #allthethings and end the summer with the realization that all we did was sit inside next to the AC waiting for school to start again. A summer bucket list is an excellent way to prepare for the...

Friends, I have a confession to make: While I usually have a lot of my stuff together, last summer was a real wake up call for me. As a mama who always worked outside of the home, my first summer as a full time work-at-home mom was challenging. Summer (and any season changes in nature and our life) forces us to switch up our routines, for better or worse. Today's episode is a discussion about how...

All the working mamas (and dads!) in the audience, this one's for you. Being a parent has it's challenges and being a working parent brings about a whole other set of unique obstacles to navigate. On today's episode, I have Sarah Argenal from Working Parent Resource to throw down some amazing tips, strategies and shifts. She's here to help bring about ease for those moms who have chosen a career p...

Hiring someone to come clean your house can be a huge load-off and a big step forward in delegating at least some of the household tasks. But, where do you start? How do you find someone reputable? How much should you be paying? So. Many. Questions. In today's episode, I'm throwing down 10 years of experience on the other side of the fence as the owner of a house cleaning business and giving you m...

Homemakerish is one of my favorite words and the backbone of what Mother Like a Boss is all about. The "ish" is your permission to be imperfect, but always striving to be your best.  In this episode, I want to give you my own personal "homemakerish" approach to motherhood and how it helps me run our home from a place of enjoyment and happiness, no perfection needed. Want more from this episode? He...

The date is set for your move. You're ready for this new adventure, but you're worried about it becoming Chaos City in your home. Fret none. In this episode, I'm getting into some of my top strategies for staying organized (and sane) during your next move.  Want more from this episode? Head over to www.motherlikeaboss.com/podcast/037  for the full show notes, all the deets and more goodies! If you...

Perfectionism is a dirty little secret that a lot of us moms keep everyday. Whether it keeps you in a state of paralysis or shows up as procrastination, perfectionism steal our joy and stops us from making progress. Effort however is far different than perfection. Effort feels good. The end result feels comforting, even if it's not the "perfect" outcome. You can give your all without the need to b...