The Secrets of Supermom Show

As a multi-passionate, entrepreneurial mom, you might not always give yourself grace in your struggles. Krystal Jugarap joins us on The Secrets of Supermom Show today to share why this is so important as your grow your business and reach your goals. She is the CEO and Founder of the innovative jewelry storage line, BOOKofBIJOUX. Shortly after launching the company in 2021, she expanded into their community platform, EM/POWEREDbyWMN (EBW) which has allowed her to hyperfocus on the brand’s core values of women empowerment, community over competition, and giving back.Today we discuss… Normalizing the hard times when you are wearing many hats like KrystalBringing your family into the conversation instead of feeling like you need to do everything aloneLetting your family and your kids be part of the processWorking through guilt at all stages of the process when building a business or reaching a goalDoing things differently than you are “taught” when you are a mom and a business ownerConnecting with other women who are walking through the same strugglesGiving yourself grace as a multi-passionate momThe magic in tiny tweaks to your process or your planFor the show notes and all the links mentioned in today’s episode, head to secretsofsupermom.com/208.Stay connected!Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com!Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.comSecrets of Supermom on FacebookSecrets of Supermom on Instagram

As busy moms, we can often feel like we are not getting motherhood “right”. Holly Swenson joins us today on the show. She is the award-winning author of Stop, Drop, Grow, and Glow, a registered nurse, and wellness blogger. She joins us to talk about the 5 rights of parenting and how she uses these positive parenting tips, or parenting check-ins, to feel more connected as a parent. Today we discuss… The 5 “rights” of parenting to touch base with yourself as a support protocolWhat it means to be in the moment with your childUnderstanding your intent when you interact with your child or teenChoosing how to repair when you make a mistakeSharing your uplifting thoughts with your children instead of simply thinking those thoughtsUsing the power you have in your familyGiving your children a voiceThe importance of giving love in many waysWhy you should learn to pause and reflect versus always living in busyReaction versus response and why the difference is criticalFor the show notes and all the links mentioned in today’s episode, head to secretsofsupermom.com/206.Stay connected!Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com!Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.comSecrets of Supermom on FacebookSecrets of Supermom on Instagram

Life has a funny way of throwing curveballs, doesn’t it? Whether it’s a planned break, like a vacation, or something unexpected like illness, injury, or car trouble, our routines can quickly go out of whack. When that happens, how do you get back on track? Today, we’ll explore five practical tips to help you recover your habits and regain control when life goes haywire.For the show notes and all the links mentioned in today’s episode, head to secretsofsupermom.com/205.Stay connected!Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com!Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.comSecrets of Supermom on FacebookSecrets of Supermom on Instagram

Do you live in a dual-career household? Are you heading back into the workforce (or thinking about it) and wondering how you will make it happen? Tiffany Sauder joins us today to talk all about living and excelling in a dual-career household.Tiffany is a wife, mom, entrepreneur, investor, top podcast host and keynote speaker. For the past 20 years,  she and her husband have been building their careers and their family on the exact same timeline. That means four kids, three businesses and two careers, all building towards one abundant life. Today we discuss… What it means to live in a dual-career householdIs it possible for both partners to excel in their careers while building a family?Feeling like you are failing because you are only using brut force to succeedLearning how to scale the capacity of your personal lifeAsking what do I do, what do I delegate, and what do I stopRealizing that you have control over the positive and negative directions of your lifeHaving hard conversions with your partnerGetting rid of the mundane where possibleChoosing your true priorities instead of feeling like you need to only get rid of the things you loveDefining your personal and family minimumsUnderstanding your season and the minimums of the season you are inMorning wind-up and evening wind-down ideasFor the show notes and all the links mentioned in today’s episode, head to secretsofsupermom.com/204.Stay connected!Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com!Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.comSecrets of Supermom on FacebookSecrets of Supermom on Instagram

Do you feel like you're constantly juggling a million tasks but never really get everything done? It can be exhausting to go from one activity to the next without taking a breath. What if I told you there's a simple solution to managing your time better? Let’s talk about three types of space you should add to your weekly schedule to boost productivity and reduce stress.These time management tips for busy moms can help you not only get more done but also feel less overwhelmed. Learn how to incorporate buffer time and white space into your weekly routine for a more balanced life.For the show notes and all the links mentioned in today’s episode, head to secretsofsupermom.com/203.Stay connected!Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com!Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.comSecrets of Supermom on FacebookSecrets of Supermom on Instagram

Today on the podcast we are talking about all about burnout and burnout recovery! Our guest Abby Calabrese is a widely regarded speaker, expert consultant, and strategist for high-achieving female professionals. From her insights and experience learned along the way, Abby has developed a proprietary model that helps guide women through creating more sustainable solutions for avoiding burnout and living life on their own terms.Today we discuss… How burnout can start to creep into our livesUnexpected signs of burnoutWhy “just working harder” doesn’t workWhat can we do when we are already feeling burned outHow to focus on the small steps to have the biggest impactThe importance of boundaries around your commitmentsThe part vulnerability plays in burnout recoveryBreaking cycles of burnoutThe impact of alcohol on burnoutMommy wine culture and the impact on burnout recoveryMasking the early signs of burnout with alcoholFor the show notes and all the links mentioned in today’s episode, head to secretsofsupermom.com/202.Stay connected!Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com!Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.comSecrets of Supermom on FacebookSecrets of Supermom on Instagram

In Episode 201, we are talking all about 5 Productivity Hacks I Use Every Week as a Busy Working Mom, and trust me, these tips are game changers. In this episode, I’m sharing the five things I do every single week to keep my family organized, my career on track, and my sanity in check. From meal planning to weekly white space, these hacks will help you take control of your time and feel less overwhelmed, even when life gets crazy. So if you’re ready to stop feeling like life is running you, and start running life on your terms, these tips will change the way you look at your week!For the show notes and all the links mentioned in today’s episode, head to secretsofsupermom.com/201.Stay connected!Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com!Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.comSecrets of Supermom on FacebookSecrets of Supermom on Instagram

Lori Oberbroeckling celebrates episode 200 of her podcast, "The Secrets of Supermom Show," and discusses strategies for busy moms! In today’s “Ask Me Anything” episode, she emphasizes the importance of taking things one step at a time, such as starting with one new habit or process. Lori shares her approach to meal planning, using a weekly plan and a digital tool to streamline grocery shopping. She also talks about using morning checklists for children and the importance of strategic monthly planning to balance goals with family activities. Lori advises mapping out schedules to manage overlapping activities and stresses the need for planning to stay motivated without feeling overwhelmed.For the show notes and all the links mentioned in today’s episode, head to secretsofsupermom.com/200.Stay connected!Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com!Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.comSecrets of Supermom on FacebookSecrets of Supermom on Instagram

Today on the podcast we are talking about a struggle that I know many of us know well: emotional eating. Why is it so hard to stop emotional eating and what are some steps we can take today? We are diving into this and so much more inside this episode.Our guest is Andrea Caprio, an expert in emotional eating and a master transformational nutrition coach, who developed her Food Freedom Formula to help busy people struggling with cravings and emotional eating lose 20 pounds or more without dramatic changes to their diets or workouts. Andrea's mission is to help others break free from self-sabotage, heal their relationship with food, and figure out how they want to live life on their own terms.Today we discuss… Emotional eating and the impact it has on your reactivity to your childrenGut issues and the connection to your mood and serotonin creationWhy it is challenging to control eating habitsHow Andrea defines emotional eating, especially in the context of busy momsThe shame that comes with emotional eatingThe benefits of food tracking and noticing trends in your behavior and emotionsUsing habit research to replace emotional eating triggersUsing dopamine to start craving things that are good for youThe concept of “wellness”Why we continue to make certain wellness choices even if they don’t make us feel goodTiny steps to get startedFor the show notes and all the links mentioned in today’s episode, head to secretsofsupermom.com/199.Stay connected!Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com!Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.comSecrets of Supermom on FacebookSecrets of Supermom on Instagram

Today on the podcast we are talking about relaunching your career whether after a pause to stay at home with kids or take care of a family member or a shift into a new industry altogether. Our guest Heather Black created the Supermums Programme. With a background in training and employability support alongside Salesforce, she designed the perfect programme to help women with this relaunch. Today we discuss… Relaunching your career after a shift or pauseWhat to do when you feel stuck in a career, especially after many yearsWhy it's becoming more common to change careers in a lifetimeLearning skills for future jobs instead of for what exists nowWhere women go wrong when relaunching their careerHow to get credible and reputable trainingThe importance of experience and highlighting skills versus specific tasksMentorship and referrals and the importance of relationships in relaunching your careerHow career coaching can benefit you amid a career changeThe importance of preparation when planning a change in your careerFor the show notes and all the links mentioned in today’s episode, head to secretsofsupermom.com/198.Stay connected!www.secretsofsupermom.comSecrets of Supermom on FacebookSecrets of Supermom on Instagram

As busy working moms, we know how challenging the back-to-school season can be. That is why I am so excited to share this 4-part series focusing on back to school…made easy!If you missed the first three episodes in the series, head back to:Episode 194: Mastering Morning RoutinesEpisode 195: Optimizing Family SchedulesEpisode 196: Mastering the After-School RoutineToday we dive into reflecting and reassessing family schedules after school has begun!We discuss… Why reflecting and reassessing family schedules mattersHow to reflect on what is working for your familyIdentifying problem areas in your scheduleStrategic adjustments you can make to ease stress and build energyInvolving your entire family in schedule decisionsUsing regular check ins to create the life you wantFor the show notes and all the links mentioned in today’s episode, head to secretsofsupermom.com/197.Stay connected!www.secretsofsupermom.comSecrets of Supermom on Facebook

Episode Description:As busy working moms, we know how challenging the back-to-school season can be. That is why I am so excited to share this 4-part series focusing on back to school…made easy!If you missed the first part of this series, head back to Episode 194 where we dig into stress-free mornings and Episode 195 where we talk about optimizing family schedules. Today we dive into mastering after school routines!We discuss… Why after-school routines matterHow to create a consistent, reliable after school routineA dedicated homework space and how to create itThe balance between structured and unstructured timeCreating a family team and sharing the mental and physical load of household tasksEvening routines that matterFor the show notes and all the links mentioned in today’s episode, head to secretsofsupermom.com/196.Stay connected!www.secretsofsupermom.comSecrets of Supermom on FacebookSecrets of Supermom on Instagram

As busy working moms, we know how challenging the back-to-school season can be. That is why I am so excited to share this 4-part series focusing on back to school…made easy!If you missed the first part of this series, head back to Episode 194 where we dig into stress-free mornings. When you start your day in chaos, it is often hard to bounce back from that and take on the rest of the day as the person you want to be. Today we dive into organizing and optimizing family schedules!We discuss… How to create a master family calendar that works for the whole familyEvaluating and eliminating commitments to prevent burnout, focusing on activities that align with family values and goals Automating and delegating tasks: to lighten the load The importance of consistent routine and how to focus on the right thingsFor the show notes and all the links mentioned in today’s episode, head to secretsofsupermom.com/195.Stay connected!www.secretsofsupermom.comSecrets of Supermom on FacebookSecrets of Supermom on Instagram

As busy working moms, we know how challenging the back-to-school season can be. That is why I am so excited to kick off a 4-part series focusing on back to school…made easy!But, if you do not have school or high school-age kids, I don't want you to automatically write this episode off. Many of these tips can be used for any time you have a significant change in schedule like a new job, moving homes, or becoming a caretaker. We are going to start off with morning routines, because we know how hectic this time of day can be. When you start your day in chaos, it is often hard to bounce back from that and take on the rest of the day as the person you want to be. Today we discuss… Why calm mornings actually start the night beforeHow to use checklists to keep you and the kids on trackGetting the entire family on board to ensure stress-free mornings benefit everyoneFor the show notes and all the links mentioned in today’s episode, head to secretsofsupermom.com/194.Stay connected!www.secretsofsupermom.comSecrets of Supermom on FacebookSecrets of Supermom on Instagram

Our guest Monica Packer is a normal mom and recovering perfectionist who uncovered the truest model to lasting growth: it's progress made practical. As a podcaster on the show About Progress and coach, she guides women to find sustainable growth by adopting progress over perfection.Today we discuss… Where women go wrong when it comes to habitsThe difference between what you can do on a great day vs. a hard dayBuilding in flexibility when it comes to habitsHow to set a habit baseline and why this is so importantRedefining your definition of consistencyHacking your brain to make “blah” habits funThe ideal versus a small and simple version of your habitAllowing perfectionism to get in your way when it comes to habitsChanging they way you see yourself as you build you personal habitsFor the show notes and all the links mentioned in today’s episode, head to secretsofsupermom.com/193.Stay connected!www.secretsofsupermom.comSecrets of Supermom on FacebookSecrets of Supermom on Instagram

As a working mom with a full-time career, business, 4 children, and a slew of activities, I  was definitely looking forward today’s conversation with my guest, Ann McKitrick. Ann is the founder of Nurtured Noggins, a comprehensive resource for parents and host of Parenting in the First 3 Years Podcast. A frequent conference speaker, she's a parenting coach and early childhood specialist with 30 years of experience in higher education. Ann also provides online professional development for thousands of childcare professionals each year through her online business, Texas Child Care Training.Today we dig into maintaining connection with your children even if you are a working parent.Today we discuss… Childcare choices and how childcare can help increase your connection with your childManaging meltdowns at pick-up or the end of the dayThe importance of transitions for parents so they can show up the way they want for their childrenCommon challenges that working parents faceWhat can we do to maintain balance even as a working parentThe importance of taking care of yourself and how that impacts your connectionsKnowing and planning for what you needFor the show notes and all the links mentioned in today’s episode, head to secretsofsupermom.com/192.Stay connected!www.secretsofsupermom.comSecrets of Supermom on FacebookSecrets of Supermom on Instagram

Andrea Liebross, big thinking expert for high-achieving women entrepreneurs, joins us today to talk about thinking big. She shares her TRUST acronym to help you get from your ambitious present to your ambitious future in a completely aligned way.Andrea is the author of best seller She Thinks Big: The Entrepreneurial Woman’s Guide to Moving Past the Messy Middle and Into the Extraordinary, and host of the Time to Level Up podcast.Today we discuss… What it means to think bigAsking some key questions to “future you”Challenging yourself against the things you think you “have to do”Giving yourself some thought optionsDetermining the real problem and the emotions that go along with itThe anticipation of a negative feeling is sometimes worse than the actual feelingEmbracing unknowns and uncertainly when thinking bigSecuring support from family, friends, team members vs. outside support for your home or businessHow lack of support can keep you from thinking bigCreating a plan for getting from your present to your futureGetting out of all-action, all the time and using the strategic pauseFor the show notes and all the links mentioned in today’s episode, head to secretsofsupermom.com/191.Stay connected!www.secretsofsupermom.comSecrets of Supermom on FacebookSecrets of Supermom on Instagram

Justine Carino joins us today to talk all about how to manage stress and anxiety. As busy moms, these strategies are critical to maintaining energy and feeling great.Justine is a licensed mental health counselor, anxiety treatment specialist and host of “Thoughts from the Couch” podcast. Today we discuss… Why trying to find the best way and be the most efficient might be making you more stressedWhy slowing down is uncomfortableHow dopamine might get in your wayAn easy way to practice mindfulnessUsing the ‘name it to tame it’ techniqueChallenging your thoughts and the truth of what you are thinkingPersonifying your stress or anxiety to separate it from who you areCreating life anchors to prevent stress and anxiety before it takes overWhy boundaries are so important in this spaceFor the show notes and all the links mentioned in today’s episode, head to secretsofsupermom.com/190.Stay connected!www.secretsofsupermom.comSecrets of Supermom on FacebookSecrets of Supermom on Instagram

Do you have a shutdown routine, or do you just barrel straight out of work and into family life? Successful women use a few key processes to stay focused, happy, and out of overwhelm. Today, Shawna shares some of the secrets she shares with her professional clients including her 3-step shutdown routine to allow you to leave work both physically and mentally.Shawna Samuel is an executive leadership & productivity coach for women, and the host of The Mental Offload podcast.Today we discuss… How work-life balance is actually possible even if you are a high-achieving, career-driven womenThe four things you need to manage in order to succeedManaging your bandwidthA broad definition of team and why your entire team is so importantThe importance of systems in saving time, focus and energyA shutdown routine and the massive impactThe challenging shift from “work time” to “home time”Some strategies for shutting off your brain after work is “over”A 3-step shutdown routine to let you leave work physically and mentallyFor the show notes and all the links mentioned in today’s episode, head to secretsofsupermom.com/189.Stay connected!www.secretsofsupermom.comSecrets of Supermom on FacebookSecrets of Supermom on Instagram

The Supermom Summit is officially HERE! The Third Annual Supermom Summit is the only virtual summit of its kind where you can discover the secrets of high-performing moms who get more done in less time WITHOUT stress, overwhelm, or burnout. If you want…More time to do the things you really love...not more time to clean the houseSimple tools and routines you can start today to make each day easier and better...not a super complicated systemTo get rid of that spinning feeling and know exactly what to do nextTo know how to get back on track when things go haywire...because they sometimes will…then I invite you to join us for FREE. 5 days, over 25 speakers (in fact today’s guest will be there too!), and a whole lot of magic! Head to www.thesupermomsummit.com for your free ticket!Deb Lee joins us to share her take on a year of yes…with a twist. Deb is a Digital Productivity Coach, Certified Professional Organizer®, speaker, productivity consultant, Evernote Expert, Trainual Certified Consultant, and self-described appaholic. She loves helping solopreneurs and entrepreneurs level up their workflows and leverage technology so that they can focus on the right things at the right time and get more accomplished every day.Today we discuss… What it means to take a “year of yes”The parameters Deb has set around her personal yesesThe feelings that might come up when you decide your year of yesFacing a major life change that helps you find clarifyWhy today can always be the perfect time to startThe mental and emotional commitment required to make hard choicesThe hard parts of a year of yesFor the show notes and all the links mentioned in today’s episode, head to secretsofsupermom.com/188.Stay connected!www.secretsofsupermom.comSecrets of Supermom on FacebookSecrets of Supermom on Instagram