The Secrets of Supermom Show

Do you ever feel like you and your partner are parenting from completely different playbooks? You're not alone. In this episode, Lori sits down with registered clinical counselor, trauma-informed therapist, and author Martina Nova to discuss why parenting often uncovers differences couples never realized they had—and how to move from conflict to connection. Martina shares insights from her ne...

When was the last time you created something just for you? If you're a busy mom, chances are it's been a while. In this inspiring conversation, Lori sits down with multimedia abstract artist Heather Eck to explore how creativity can become a powerful tool for reducing stress, reconnecting with yourself, and finding moments of peace in everyday life. Heather shares her incredible journey...

Why the Life You Built No Longer Fits with Laura Kusto  Have you ever felt like the life you've worked so hard to create suddenly doesn't fit anymore? In this episode, Lori sits down with Laura Kusto to discuss the profound shifts many women experience during perimenopause and menopause—and why these changes often go far beyond hot flashes and brain fog. Laura explains how hormonal chang...

Can you believe it? Today we're celebrating 300 episodes of the Secrets of Supermom Show! Whether you've been listening since episode one or just recently found the podcast, thank you for being part of this incredible journey. Reaching 300 episodes is something I never could have imagined when I first hit record, and I'm so grateful you're here. In this special episode, I'...

What if you could only keep ONE productivity tool? As we gear up for Supermom Summer Camp 2026 , I asked our camp counselors a simple question: "If you could only keep one productivity tool, what would it be?" Their answers were surprising—and refreshingly simple. In this episode, I'm sharing the most common responses from more than 30 experts in productivity, time management, paren...

What life skills do kids and teens actually need before they leave home? And how can busy moms start teaching those skills without adding even more to their already full plates? In this episode of the Secrets of Supermom Show, Lori sits down with Katie Kimball of Raising Healthy Families to talk about helping kids become more independent, capable, and confident through real-life skills like cookin...

Why do kids struggle so much with time management — and why does it often turn into stress, meltdowns, and constant reminders for moms? In this episode, Lori sits down with Mindy Hudon, a speech-language pathologist with more than 30 years of experience helping children with communication and executive function challenges. Mindy is the co-owner of Achieve Speech & Language Services, the creato...

Today on The Secrets of Supermom Show , Lori sits down with Nikki Cheak to talk about why so many busy moms feel exhausted, foggy, and overwhelmed—even when they think they’re “doing everything right.” Nikki shares simple, realistic nutrition strategies for moms navigating busy schedules, hormone changes, and the mental load of motherhood. From understanding blood sugar and protein to reducing dec...

What if the reason productivity feels so hard… isn’t you? In this episode of The Secrets of Supermom Show , Lori sits down with cycle-syncing expert and feminine leadership coach Renae Fieck to talk about why traditional productivity advice doesn’t work for women—and what to do instead. Renae shares her powerful story of building a business during one of the hardest seasons of her life, after her...

What does it really mean to "communicate while female"? Dr. Kate Mason — executive communications coach, world-champion debater, and author of Powerfully Likeable — joins Lori to unpack the invisible tightropes women walk at work every single day. Kate shares why likability is a form of power (not a liability), the difference between imposter syndrome and what she calls "imposing sy...

What if the way you’ve been taught to succeed is actually the thing burning you out? In this episode, Lori sits down with Felecia Etienne, high-performance strategist and creator of the Aligned Advantage™ framework, to unpack the hidden patterns that keep high-achieving women stuck in cycles of overgiving, overwhelm, and exhaustion. After burning out twice—once in corporate leadership and again in...

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right —career, kids, home—and still feel stuck, exhausted, or like you’re living the same day on repeat… this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, I’m joined by Wendy S. Meadows—family law attorney, certified life coach, and author of Sparkle & GRIT . Wendy works with high-achieving women (especially busy moms) who have “checked all the...

Ever feel like you’re constantly running on empty… snapping when you don’t mean to… or wishing you could just hit “reset” on your day? In this episode of the Secrets of Supermom Show , I’m joined by Layne Burkette—mom of four, author, licensed professional counselor, and yoga psychology and meditation teacher—to talk about simple, powerful ways to regulate your nervous system in real life. Because...

Feeling burned out—even when you’re doing everything “right”? You’re not alone… and you might be looking at it all wrong. In this episode, host Lori Oberbroeckling sits down with Hope Pedraza, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Human Design Guide, and Clinical Hypnotherapist, to unpack the real root of burnout—and why it’s not just about having too much on your plate. Hope shares a powe...

This is the final episode in the series: 👉 What If You’re Not the Problem: Productivity Systems Not Built for You (And How Moms Can Make Them Work) If you’ve ever tried a productivity system—waking up at 5am, time blocking, the Pomodoro Technique, Inbox Zero—and felt like it just didn’t work for you… this episode will change the way you see it. Because the truth is: 👉 You are not the problem. In...

The Eisenhower Matrix is one of the most widely taught productivity tools, helping you sort tasks into what’s urgent and what’s important so you can focus on what really matters. But what happens when everything feels urgent? In this episode of the Secrets of Supermom Show , Lori Oberbroeckling continues the series “What If You’re Not the Problem: Productivity Systems Not Built for You (And How Mo...

The Two Minute Rule is one of the most popular productivity tips in the world. The idea comes from David Allen’s Getting Things Done system and sounds simple: if a task takes less than two minutes, just do it immediately. In theory, it’s a great way to prevent small tasks from piling up. But what happens when your entire day is already filled with two-minute tasks? In this episode of the Secrets o...

The 12 Week Year is one of the most popular goal-setting systems in the productivity world. The idea is simple: instead of planning goals for an entire year, you treat 12 weeks like a full year so you can focus, create urgency, and make faster progress. In theory, it makes a lot of sense. You choose one or two big goals, create weekly action plans, track your execution, and measure your progress w...

Inbox Zero sounds like the ultimate productivity goal — an empty inbox, total control over email, and finally feeling caught up. But what if Inbox Zero was never meant to mean zero emails at all? In this episode of The Secrets of Supermom Show , Lori Oberbroeckling continues the series What If You’re Not the Problem: Productivity Systems Not Built for You (And How Moms Can Make Them Work) by unpac...

The Pomodoro Technique promises better focus, less burnout, and more productivity — so why does it often feel impossible to use as a busy mom? In this episode of The Secrets of Supermom Show , Lori Oberbroeckling continues the series What If You’re Not the Problem? Productivity Systems Not Built for You (And How Moms Can Make Them Work) by breaking down the popular Pomodoro Technique and why it do...

Habit stacking sounds simple: attach a new habit to something you already do and watch positive routines stick. But what happens when your daily life includes interruptions, unpredictable schedules, and constantly shifting energy? In this episode of The Secrets of Supermom Show , Lori Oberbroeckling continues the series What If You’re Not the Problem? Productivity Systems Not Built for You (And Ho...

What if “eating the frog” just doesn’t work when your day starts with lost shoes, spilled cereal, and three meltdowns before 7 AM? In this episode of The Secrets of Supermom Show , we’re unpacking the popular productivity strategy from Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy — and exploring why this approach often falls flat for busy moms. Discover why “do the hardest thing first” isn’t always realistic, how...

This is Episode 3 in our series, What If You’re Not the Problem? Productivity Systems Not Built for You (And How Moms Can Make Them Work) — and today we’re talking about time blocking. Time blocking is one of the most popular productivity strategies out there—used by CEOs, planners, and high-performance coaches in books like Deep Work by Cal Newport and programs like Getting Things Done. But what...

You’ve probably heard the advice: wake up at 5 AM and you’ll be more focused, more productive, and more successful. But for busy moms balancing night wakings, unpredictable mornings, and zero alone time, the 5 AM Club might feel less like empowerment—and more like pressure. This episode is part of our brand-new series:  ✨ What If You’re Not the Problem? Productivity Systems Not Built for You (And...

If you’ve ever tried a popular productivity system only to feel like a complete failure when it didn’t work—this episode is for you. In the kickoff of our brand-new series, What If You’re Not the Problem? Productivity Systems Not Built for You (And How Moms Can Make Them Work) , we unpack the truth behind why so many goal-setting tools, time management strategies, and routines fall apart for moms....