The Secrets of Supermom Show
Welcome to The Secrets of Supermom Show where we uncover the secrets to work-life balance, time management, and staying motivated and happy as a busy working mom.
Author, podcaster, corporate leader, wife, and mom of four, Lori Whitney Oberbroeckling shares tips she learned writing the book
Secrets of Supermom, her own productivity and parenting hacks, and interviews with supermoms from around the world.
Struggle with getting things done, balancing it all, or happiness in general? Prepare to walk away with inspiration, motivation, and easy step-by-step processes to do it all without the overwhelm.
Visit secretsofsupermom.com for the show notes and all the details!
Episodes
288 episodes
The Eisenhower Matrix: Why Everything Feels Urgent When You're a Mom
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?
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Episode 288
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16:15
The Two Minute Rule: Why “Just Do It Now” Can Make Moms Feel More Overwhelmed
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....
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Episode 287
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9:27
The 12 Week Year: Why It Sounds Powerful (And Why It Can Be Hard for Moms)
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, an...
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Episode 286
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13:02
Inbox Zero Was Never About Zero Emails
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 Supe...
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Episode 285
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13:19
The Pomodoro Technique: Why 25 Minutes Doesn’t Always Work for Moms
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 ser...
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Episode 284
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16:32
Habit Stacking for Moms: Why It Works… and Why It Sometimes Falls Apart
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...
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Episode 283
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12:58
Rewriting Eat the Frog: How Moms Can Make It Actually Work
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 ...
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Episode 282
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12:44
Time Blocking for Real Life: A Mom-Friendly Reframe
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 pro...
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Episode 281
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15:00
The 5 AM Myth: Why Waking Up Early Isn’t the Secret for Moms
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 l...
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Episode 280
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11:46
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 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 f...
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Episode 279
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8:16
You Don’t Need More Time — You Need a Plan That Works for You
We made it — Day 10!Today we’re wrapping up our special New Year series:✨ 10 Planning Lessons I Wish I Knew Sooner(So You Don’t Have to Learn the Hard Way)Over the past 10 episodes, we’ve talked about...
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Episode 278
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10:13
Support = Success
If you’ve ever thought, “I should be able to handle this on my own,” this episode is going to land deep.Today is Day 9 in our special New Year series:✨ 10 Planning Lessons I Wish I Knew Sooner(So You Don...
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Episode 277
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9:56
Your Season of Life Matters More Than You Think
If you’ve ever wondered why a planning system that used to work suddenly doesn’t anymore — this episode will make everything click.Today is Day 8 in our special New Year series:If you’ve ever wondered why a planning syste...
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Episode 276
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10:30
Perfection Will Ruin Your Plan
If you’ve ever fallen “off track,” felt frustrated, and decided to just start again next week — this episode is going to feel very familiar.Today is Day 7 in our special New Year series:✨ 10 Planning Lessons I Wish I Knew Soone...
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Episode 275
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9:53
A Full Calendar Doesn’t Equal a Full Life
If your calendar is packed from morning to night — but you still feel behind, overwhelmed, or disconnected — this episode is going to feel like a deep breath.Today is Day 6 in our special New Year series:✨ 10 Planning Lessons I...
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Episode 274
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10:09
Rest is a Strategy — Not a Reward
If you grew up believing that rest is something you earn after everything is done… this episode may feel a little uncomfortable — in the best way.Today is Day 5 in our special New Year series:✨ 10 Planning Lessons I Wi...
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Episode 273
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10:04
You’re Not Failing Your Planner — Your Planner Might Be Failing You
This episode is for every mom who has ever bought a beautiful new planner… used it for a week… and then quietly abandoned it in a drawer — and wondered what was wrong with her.Spoiler: nothing is wrong with you.Today is Day 4 in o...
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Episode 272
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12:14
You Can't Set 27 Goals and Expect to Succeed
If you’ve ever started a new year with a massive list of resolutions and goals — only to feel overwhelmed and behind by February — this episode is for you.In this third episode in our 10 Planning Lessons I Wish I Knew Sooner serie...
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Episode 271
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11:59
Motivation Is Overrated — Build Routines Instead
Motivation feels exciting at first… until real life shows up.Kids get sick.Work gets busy.You get tired — and suddenly the plan falls apart.In the second episode of our 10 Planning Lessons I Wish I Knew Sooner series, we’r...
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Episode 270
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11:47
10 Planning Lessons I Wish I Knew Sooner (So You Don’t Have to Learn the Hard Way)
Welcome to Day 1 of a special New Year series:✨ 10 Planning Lessons I Wish I Knew Sooner(So You Don’t Have to Learn the Hard Way)If you’ve ever started January with big goals and color-coded plans — only to ...
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Episode 269
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7:41
A Holiday Message + What’s Coming in January
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, Supermom! Whether you’re listening on the holiday or catching up later, this short and heartfelt episode is my way of saying THANK YOU—for being here, for being you, and for letting me be part of your journey...
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Episode 268
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7:50
Are You Living on Autopilot? The Daily Rituals That Help Moms Reclaim Time + Joy
Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or like you're living on autopilot? This episode is for you.Today on the Secrets of Supermom Show, I’m joined by Dr. Danielle McGeough—professor, mom, recovering overachiever, and creator of th...
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Episode 267
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27:09
How to Beat Holiday Overwhelm, Set Better Boundaries, and Protect Your Energy
Feeling overwhelmed this holiday season? You’re not alone. In today’s episode of The Secrets of Supermom Show, I’m joined by Kati Morton, licensed marriage and family therapist, mental health educator, and two-...
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Episode 266
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28:16
Supporting Someone Through Grief: What to Say, What Not to Say & How to Truly Show Up
When someone you love is grieving, you want to show up well—but what do you say? What should you not say? And how do you support someone months or even years after their loss?Grief coach Krista St-Germain returns to the Secrets ...
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Episode 265
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28:26
Why We Don’t Plan Until January: 6 Reasons Moms Thrive With New Year Planning
Ever wonder why YOU aren’t planning your entire next year in October like everyone else? There’s a reason—and actually, there are six.In this episode, Lori explains why busy moms plan in January instead of the fall and how this ti...
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Episode 264
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10:56