Balancing Busy
Helping time-stretched entrepreneur moms do more of what matters with less overwhelm. Each week, we simplify one area of your business or life so you can feel more grounded, more joyful, and far less “busy.”
This is your space to build a life and business you actually love — with clarity, confidence, and zero hustle culture pressure.
Episodes
215 episodes
31 Cheat Codes for Life Every Women Should Know
Nobody handed us a manual when we became adults. So today, I’m giving you one. 31 cheat codes for life — practical, science-backed, a little funny, and a few just for us. These are the shortcuts the most put-together women seem to just know.
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Episode 211
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Why Your Business Isn’t Growing (Even Though You’re Always Busy)
👉 it’s Here! But still in beta mode so only $17!! Grab the Business Brain Dump and build your business foundation in 90 minutes or less. Link in the show note...
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Episode 210
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Stick to the Plan, Not Your Mood
Have you ever thought the key to making progress in your life or business is motivation?That if you could just stay motivated long enough… everything would finally fall into place?Here’s the truth: motivation is unreliab...
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Episode 209
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Between Besties: Boots, Books & Choosing Not to Shrink
Are you disappearing into adulthood… or fully inhabiting it?This month gave me cowgirl boots, a last-minute hair appointment miracle, five powerful books, and a postponed trip to Hawaii. On the surface, it all felt random. But underneath...
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Episode 208
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20:43
Stop Making Adulthood Look Heavy — The Modeling Shift That Builds Confident Kids
If adulthood feels heavy, your kids feel it too.You might think their resistance to responsibility is about laziness, entitlement, or lack of motivation. It’s not.When daily life looks like constant stress, endless to-do lists, pr...
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Episode 207
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Your Bad Day Isn’t the Problem: The Mindset Shift That Stops the Spiral
Think your bad day is the problem? It’s not. Learn the mindset shift that stops spiraling and protects your business (and life) momentum.You don’t spiral because you’re weak.You spiral because your brain is wired for survival....
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Episode 206
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6 Mistakes Stealing Your Time, Money & Peace as a Mom in Business
Six mistakes that cost me $36,000, nearly lost us our house, and stole my peace as a mom entrepreneur—so you don’t have to make them. In this episode, I’m getting really honest about the biggest, most expensive mistakes I’ve ...
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Episode 205
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17:22
How to Get More Done by Romanticizing Your To-Do List (Ep 204)
If you want to get more done without hustling harder, this episode is for you.In this episode of Balancing Busy, I’m sharing how romanticizing your to-do list can actually help you be more productive, more focused, and more cons...
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Episode 204
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Between Besties: January Doesn’t Count, the Unexpected Road Trip, and an Orange Coat (Ep 203)
Between Besties is a monthly check-in where I share what’s really been shaping my life lately—the stories, realizations, and choices I’d talk through with a close friend.In this episode, I’m sharing why I let January be my sluff c...
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Episode 203
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6 Ridiculously Simple Habits to Boost Productivity...DAILY! (Ep 202)
Start your day feeling calm, focused, and in control. In this episode, I’m sharing 6 ridiculously simple habits (plus 2 bonus tips!) that make a daily difference in your productivity, energy, and mindset.These habits are quick, re...
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Episode 202
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12:43
I Read 72 Books in 2025 — These Are the Ones Worth Reading (Ep 201)
I read 72 books in 2025 — and today I’m sharing the ones that were actually worth the time.From business and marriage to personal development, thought-provoking nonfiction, and the just-for-fun stories that made me smile… these are t...
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Episode 201
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17:35
6 Science-Backed Ways to Make Goals Stick (Past Quitters Day) (Ep 200)
👉 Grab the FREE PRINTABLE HABIT TRACKER I talked about in this episode: http://200.balancingbusypodcast.com/Most people don’t quit their goals because they’re lazy or ...
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Episode 200
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The AI Race + Netflix’s Rogue Move: What It Means for Your Business (Ep 199)
Check out Chat GPT AcceleratorNetflix just dropped $72 billion in a move that shocked the entire tech world — not because they joined the AI arms race… but because th...
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Episode 199
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11:46
You’ve Outgrown a Part of Your Life — Here’s What to Do Next (Ep 198)
If something in your life feels “off” lately — your business, your routines, your health, your goals, your confidence — you might not be stuck. You might have outgrown a part of your life.In this episode, we’ll talk about the quiet signs...
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Holiday Energy, Unlocked: Tiny Tweaks for a Happier, Less Drained December (#197)
Feeling stretched thin during the holidays? In this episode, we're breaking down three simple but powerful shifts to help you protect your peace, boost your energy, and create more balance through the holidays. Whether you’re hosting, juggling ...
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The Two Types of Busy: How to Tell If You’re Productively Busy or Just Spinning in Circles (#196)
In this episode, we break down the difference between chaotic busy (spinning in circles, reacting to everything) and productive busy (purposeful, aligned, and deeply satisfying).You’ll learn how to quickly identify which ve...
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What If You’re Not Confused—Just Afraid of What Comes Next? (#195)
Are you feeling stuck in uncertainty — waiting for clarity before you take the next step? In this episode, we explore why so many of us cling to “I don’t know” and how that hesitation may actually be a hidden form of self-protection. Guest expe...
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5 Red Flags You’re Overwhelmed and Heading Toward Burnout—Here's How to Stop It (#194)
Feeling exhausted, snappy, or just done? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re talking about the quiet creep from overwhelm into burnout — how to recognize it sooner, why it happens, and what to do when you feel like you’re carr...
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5 Signs Your Life is Slipping Out of Balance—and What to Do About It ( #193)
We all have those moments when balance starts to quietly slip through our fingers — when the to-do list grows, our patience shrinks, and we start to feel like we’re running on empty. In this episode, I’m breaking down the subtle signs that your...
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The Hard Truth About Being a Working Mom...and How to Find Balance Anyway with Boss Mom (# 192)
If you’ve ever felt like you have too much on your plate, this episode of The Balancing Busy Podcast is for you. I got to sit down with my longtime friend and fellow mom entrepreneur, Dana Malstaff, founder of Boss Mom, for...
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Why You’re Working So Hard but Still Feel Stuck (and How to Finally Create Freedom) (#191)
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right but still not moving forward, this episode is for you. I’ve been there — checking all the boxes, hustling nonstop, and wondering why it still felt like I was standing still. The tr...
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Unpacking Emotions: A Deep Dive into Regulation for Parents and Kids (Part 2 Ep190)
Ever feel like your emotions are running the show? In this second part of my conversation with Dr. Amy Moore, we get practical about what helps adults stay calm, grounded, and emotionally steady. From sleep and nutrition to brain training and l...
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Unpacking Emotions: A Deep Dive into Regulation for Parents and Kids (Part 1 Ep189)
Big emotions can take over fast — for our kids and for us. In this first part of my conversation with Dr. Amy Moore, we explore how to help kids build emotional regulation skills while modeling it ourselves. You’ll learn what “co-regul...
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We Took Our Family Around the World for a Year—Here’s What I Learned (#188)
What happens when you pack up your family and spend 9 months traveling the world with kids? In this episode, I’m sharing the surprising lessons we learned about balance, business, and family life along the way.DON'T MISS:&n...
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The Closet Confidence Reset: Capsule Wardrobes, Outerwear, and Trusting Your Style (#187)
Your style should make life easier, not harder. In part two of my chat with stylist Ellie Steinbrink, we dig into capsule wardrobes, practical fall/winter updates, and creating a closet that supports your busy life — not one that stresses you o...
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