205 // Master the Mundane: Thriving as a Mom with ADHD - with Amy Marie Hann

If you’re a busy mom who wants to power up her productivity, look no further! In Part One of my conversation with Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom, she shares the first two steps in her POWER productivity system. Come back tomorrow for Part Two! Michelle Byrd is a daughter of the King, wife, mom to 3, gym rat, podcaster, coffee enthusiast, health coach, extrovert, and lover of people She’s also the host of a top ranked podcast for Christian working moms, The Busy Vibrant Mom where provides working moms with the tools they need so they can have more time in their day and their week to pour into their kids, their marriage, and themselves. Resources Mentioned (NOTE: affiliate links may be included): Connect with Michelle on her website, podcast, or on Instagram. Michelle also offers 1:1 time management coaching. Her free productivity planner can be found on her website if you scroll about halfway down the home page! Horacio Printing Planners Skylight Example of a combination command center with cork board, calendar, and blackboard.   Related Episodes: Episode 94: 5 Productivity Hacks to Help You Stay on Top of Your Day with Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom Episode 136: 3 Time Management Tips to Get More Done This Summer (Even With Kids At Home) - with Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom Episode 134: Use the “Assign a Time” Method to Be a More Productive Mom - with Julie Redmond from Mom Made Plans *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com  Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm   *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/   Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

30 Jan 34min

“I’m fighting so hard for a peaceful home that is clear of clutter. My mind can’t handle the mess. It doesn’t seem to matter how much I take out and how constantly I do tidy ups…The mess keeps exploding and I feel like I’m doing nothing but tidying up from sunrise to sunset.” This is feedback from one of the mamas in our free Facebook group. Can you relate? In this episode, I share 3 steps to get off the tidy up hamster wheel so you can STOP tidying all the time. Related Episodes: Episode 6: The EASIEST Way to Declutter Any Space in Your Home! Episode 23: Drowning in Clutter? Stop Doing These 3 Things Episode 35: The One Habit That Keeps Your Home Clutter-Free with Lisa Lizotte from the Habits and Home Show *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com  Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm   *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/   Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

23 Jan 14min

If you’re feeling anxious and overwhelmed, it’s hard to get out of the negative thought spiral. What if there was a simple phrase that could pull you out of your circumstances and help you focus on the present moment? On today’s episode, Heather O’Brien and I speak about the simple phrase she uses and how you can implement this practice of gratitude in your own life. Heather is a prophetic healing coach, minister, author, and speaker. She helps Christians heal with God from trauma, anxiety, and depression by hearing God's voice. She is the host of a top 5% globally ranked podcast, Heal with God. She believes with God's help, you can forgive the unforgivable & heal from trauma. This is a faith-forward episode, but even for those who are not Christians, I know that our discussion of how to use present moment gratitude to combat anxiety will be a blessing to you. Resources Mentioned: Connect with Heather on her website, podcast, Instagram, and Facebook Grab Heather’s free 7-Day Mental Makeover Challenge! My recent interview on Heather’s podcast   Related Episodes: Episode 17: Decluttering Our Self-Talk with Julia Ubbenga from Rich in What Matters Episode 99: Master Mental Clutter in Four Simple Steps Episode 39: Anxiety and Overwhelm Impacting Your Motherhood? Focus on The “Foundational Five” and Build Your Stress Resiliency with Rachel Fernandez from The Stressed to Refreshed Podcast *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com  Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm   *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/   Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

16 Jan 31min

Need to declutter but paralyzed about not knowing how to start? My TRANSFORM system is the exact process I use in my home and with my clients! Let’s transform your home in 2025 together! Resources Mentioned: Decluttering Mindset Playlist (will continue to be updated) To import this to your favorite podcast player: 1. Click on the red “Subscribe” button 2. Click on the red “Subscribe on podcast apps” button 3. Click on the “Continue” button 4. Select your favorite podcast app 5. Complete prompts to Follow Show to follow the playlist Related Episodes: Episode 115:  5 Must-Have Bins That Keep My Home Clutter-Free Episode 133: The Exact Step-by-Step Process I Use to Declutter My Home in Less Time Episode 163: Overwhelmed by Clutter? Take Action with My “5-S” Formula! *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com  Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm   *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/   Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

9 Jan 15min

Instead of an all-or-nothing approach to habits in 2025, what if we took an atomic approach specifically designed for women? What if we celebrated the small wins in our health, relationships, finances, and other areas of our lives? Today I’m joined by Emily Nichols, host of Habit Hack Your Health - a top ranked podcast that helps working moms habit hack their health in less time, guilt free. From her own struggles and working with 100s of moms as a personal trainer since 2016, Emily found that women need a more habit based approach to their wellness in order for it to be sustainable. No more diets or quick fixes, but a system that allows you to train for life instead. We chat about why an atomic approach is so important for sustainable behavioral change and how we can incorporate atomic habits into our busy days as moms! Resources Mentioned (note: affiliate links may be included): Connect with Emily on her podcast and Instagram Get a free 7 day trial to her Training for Life App here Atomic Habits by James Clear New decluttering challenge starts on January 6th in the Facebook group. Request to join here by answering the three membership questions. Hope to see you there! Related Episodes: Episode 57: Want Your Routines to Stick? 3 Habit Hacks You Have to Try! Episode 60: A Busy Mom’s Guide to Sustainable Habits and Routines with Brandy Coffin from The Nourished Mom Episode 67: 5 Daily Non-Negotiable Habits That Combat My Anxiety and Overwhelm *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com  Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm   *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/   Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

2 Jan 28min

When we are constantly overwhelmed and in reactive mode, how can we effectively manage our emotions and connect with ourselves and those around us? Tera Wages, CEO of The Connection Codes, is here to help. In this episode she explains how using a tool that takes just 4 minutes a day can help you transform your relationships with your spouse and kids. We also chat about how to get our family on board with the Codes we can express our negative emotions in a healthy without making our kids feel responsible for making us happy. Tera is a wife, mom of 4, podcast host and CEO of The Connection Codes. She is passionate about empowering others to regulate their emotions with simple, practical tools. She helps women who feel overwhelmed and tired sort through the mess in their minds, leading to more energy, more clarity, and more joy. Resources Mentioned (affiliate links may be included): Learn more about Dr. Glenn and Phyllis Hill’s work at the Connection Codes and get your Core Emotions Wheel for free here. Connect with Tera on The Connection Codes Podcast or Instagram. Read The Connection Codes It’s Not About the Nail video Related Episodes: Episode 51: 7 Steps to Declutter Challenging Relationships and Become a Boundary Boss with Jen Rogers from Bold & Blended Stepmoms Episode 84: Simple Techniques to Build Emotional Resilience to Combat Overwhelm and Dysregulation with Michelle Grosser from The Calm Mom Podcast Episode 102: Chronic People-Pleaser? Declutter Your Need to Please with Mikki Gardner from Co-Parenting with Confidence *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com  Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/ Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

19 Dec 202437min

When it comes to living a clutter-free, intentional life, we often start with our physical belongings. But being intentional is so much more than stuff and can be applied to every area of our lives. In Shira Gill’s new book LifeStyled: Your Guide to a More Organized & Intentional Life, she provides a holistic view about how to reduce volume, create systems, and implement habits across a variety of life domains. We talk about how to find freedom in “lowering the bar”, how to silence the voices of comparison and mom guilt, and how she has redefined “enough” in her minimalism journey. Shira Gill is a globally recognized home organizing expert and bestselling author with a minimalist philosophy. She has inspired thousands of people to clear clutter from their homes and lives, and developed a process and toolkit that applies to anyone, regardless of budget, space, or lifestyle.  She is the author of Minimalista, Organized Living, and LifeStyled, and has been featured in 100+ print and media outlets including Good Morning America, Architectural Digest,  Vogue, Real Simple, and The New York Times.  Her popular newsletter has subscribers from all 50 states and 140 countries!  Resources Mentioned (note: affiliate links may be included): Check out Shira’s books Minimalista, Organized Living, and LifeStyled Connect with Shira on her website or Instagram. Related Episodes: Episode 169: Finding Contentment in a World of Comparison with Courtney Florey from Declutter and Dwell Episode 72: Declutter Your Schedule for a More Intentional Motherhood with Sasha Star Robertson Episode 22: Marie Kondo Didn’t “Give Up” on Tidying. Here’s What She Gave Up On - and 3 Ways You Can Do the Same *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com  Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm   *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/   Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

12 Dec 202435min

Hosting for the holidays? Freaking out because your home is a disaster zone? Don’t fret! Follow these 5 steps to get ready for holiday guests FAST! Have a question about decluttering, simplifying, systems, or anything else we talk about on the podcast? You can now leave me a voice message here. Scroll to the bottom and look for the microphone and the bottom that says START RECORDING. Who knows, your question may be answered on an upcoming episode! Related Episodes: Episode 53: Cleaning Doesn't Have to be Overwhelming! 8 Ways to Make it Stress-Free Episode 34: Are Toys Taking Over Your Home? Tackle Toy Clutter with my 5-Step Plan for Busy Moms Episode 115: 5 Must-Have Bins That Keep My Home Clutter-Free *** I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Contact - > info@simplebyemmy.com  Podcast -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/podcast Learn -＞ https://www.simplebyemmy.com/resources Connect -＞ Join our free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Instagram -＞ @simplebyemmy and @momsovercomingoverwhelm *** Don't Know Where to Start? *** 5 Steps to Overcome Overwhelm -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/5steps/ 5 Mindset Shifts for Decluttering -＞ https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/ Wanna work with me to kick overwhelm to the curb, mama? There are three options for you! Step 1: Join a supportive community of moms plus decluttering challenges to keep you on track at the free Facebook group Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms Step 2: Sign up for the weekly Decluttering Tips and Resources for Overwhelmed Moms Newsletter and see samples here: https://pages.simplebyemmy.com/profile Step 3: Get more personalized support with in-person or virtual decluttering and organization coaching! https://www.simplebyemmy.com/coaching

5 Dec 202412min