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EP439// The Busy Mom’s Guide to a Meaningful Christmas Eve: Traditions, Stillness, and the Story of Jesus’ Birth

Happy December! Wow! The days leading up to Christmas always seem to fly by faster than the Polar Express. But it’s here - tomorrow is Christmas Eve!  How do you like to celebrate Christmas Eve?  What family traditions did you have growing up? What traditions did you start with your kids? Have they changed as your kids have gotten older? In today's episode I wanted to offer you a chance to reflect and be reminded of the Christmas story, just in case you (like me) and so many other moms have been running around and been too busy, too overwhelmed, too tired, to stop and reflect on the real reason for the season.  Grab a warm beverage, turn on the car seat warmer, or bundle up as you take a walk and listen in to this episode.
Reminder: 
I’ve got some exciting things coming in January to help you design routines, rhythms, and systems that truly support your day-to-day life. And the best way to get started? Let’s chat.  You can book a free Discovery Call with me over at www.byrdmichelle.com 
And while you're there, be sure to join the email list so you don’t miss a thing. You can also reach out any time at contact@byrdmichelle.com — especially if you just want to say hi or share your favorite Christmas Eve tradition!
I pray this blesses you!
Michelle
PS If you need some extra accountability or help with productivity hacks, time management tools, mapping out a more efficient daily or weekly schedule, time blocking and so much more. We will break down what isn’t working in your schedule, create new personalized goals for you, and determine the next new steps you need to take to have more freedom and live with more joy and laughter!  
Grab a coaching call with me at:
https://calendly.com/byrd-michelle/bonus-one-time-un-stuck-time-management-coachin-clone
Email: contact@byrdmichelle.com
website: www.byrdmichelle.com
Free Productivity Planner - my gift to you! www.byrdmichelle.com 
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EP438// Overwhelmed in December? Practical Ways Moms Can Cut Holiday Stress Fast

As moms, December can be incredibly overwhelming.  It’s like life is now tossed into a blender and put on high, or we are driving a race car instead of our normal Honda Odyssey.  In the last episode we talked about 10 things I stopped doing in December and why I think you should too. Following the theme of decreasing the stuff on our plate, today's episode is more of a practical episode giving you actual steps to decrease your to-do items and the things on your plate this season.  We will start by talking about why our normal rhythms and routines fail, how to actually take to-do items off your plate, and why it’s so important that we slow down.  Definitely grab a warm drink and let’s get started.  
 
Reminder:
Are you ready for a fresh start?  As the Christmas season winds down and that New Year energy starts to pick up, you might already be thinking about what projects you want to tackle over the break — or how you want things to feel different in 2026.
If you’re tired of duct-taping your week together and craving a rhythm that actually works for your real life — for your family — now’s the time to get support.  
I’ve got some exciting things coming in January to help you design routines, rhythms, and systems that truly support your day-to-day life. And the best way to get started? Let’s chat ...just check out the links below. 
I pray this blesses you!
Michelle
PS If you need some extra accountability or help with productivity hacks, time management tools, mapping out a more efficient daily or weekly schedule, time blocking and so much more. We will break down what isn’t working in your schedule, create new personalized goals for you, and determine the next new steps you need to take to have more freedom and live with more joy and laughter!  
Grab a coaching call with me at:
https://calendly.com/byrd-michelle/bonus-one-time-un-stuck-time-management-coachin-clone
Email: contact@byrdmichelle.com
website: www.byrdmichelle.com
Free Productivity Planner - my gift to you! www.byrdmichelle.com 
Come join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom
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EP437//10 Things I Stopped Doing In December: Why I Think You Should Too

Happy December! This month comes with its own unique energy - it’s busy, magical, fun and overwhelming.  You might feel this way too as your calendar starts to fill up with social events, your to-do list grows in leaps and bounds, and the amount of things you need to remember to bring or buy or be somewhere is absurd! So as this month jumps into full swing I was thinking, what can I take off my plate? What can I say no to, or make it easier, or delay? In today’s episode we are going to talk through the ten things I stopped doing in December.  It is my hope that this might give you permission to say no to things, or stop doing certain things too.  Sometimes we just do things out of obligation or tradition without stopping to think if we should or need to.  As you are listening to this episode it might spark some thoughts about things you can take off your plate or push off to make this season a bit more magical and fun. Definitely grab a warm drink and let’s get started.  
Reminder:
If you grabbed the Rest & Reclaim Bundle during Black Friday - first of all amazing! I can’t wait to work together to create the right rhythm for your family.  This is a perfect time to get the right personalized routines and systems in place, so they can support you in 2026 and you can have the best year ever! 
If you missed the bundle - don’t worry, friend.  This is your fresh start too.  I’ve got some exciting things coming in January that will help you design the right routines, rhythms, and systems for the year ahead, so let’s stay connected via email.  Make sure you’re on our email list, so you don’t miss out.  You can go to the website www.byrdmichelle.com or connect with me at contact@byrdmichelle.com.  If you have any questions or just want to say hi and share your favorite Christmas movie (mine is Klaus) you can reach me there.  
I pray this blesses you!
Michelle
PS If you need some extra accountability or help with productivity hacks, time management tools, mapping out a more efficient daily or weekly schedule, time blocking and so much more. We will break down what isn’t working in your schedule, create new personalized goals for you, and determine the next new steps you need to take to have more freedom and live with more joy and laughter!  
Grab a coaching call with me at:
https://calendly.com/byrd-michelle/bonus-one-time-un-stuck-time-management-coachin-clone
Email: contact@byrdmichelle.com
website: www.byrdmichelle.com
Free Productivity Planner - my gift to you! www.byrdmichelle.com 
Come join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom
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EP436// How To Start Planning for 2026 Without The Overwhelm

Happy December! Welcome we made it through the gauntlet that was Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and probably a few awkward family moments and conversations over the dinner table. We just got back from our first family trip out to DC for Thanksgiving, and we are so glad to be back home in warm, sunny CA.  So first - take a deep breath.  You did it! Now there’s just Christmas and New Year’s to get through, no big deal.  December can sometimes feel like this weird in-between - part celebration, part exhaustion, part busy, part vacation.  It’s a crazy fun time!  But it’s also the perfect time to slow down, reflect, look ahead and start dreaming about the new year - without the pressure, guilt, or unrealistic resolutions that seem to pop onto our to-do list come January 1st.  Today we’re talking about how to start planning for 2026 without the overwhelm, how to create a rhythm and vision for your new year that actually fits your real life and gets you excited about the new year ahead.  Let’s get started. 
 
Reminder:
If you grabbed the Rest & Reclaim Bundle during Black Friday - first of all amazing! I can’t wait to work together to create the right rhythm for your family.  This is a perfect time to get the right personalized routines and systems in place, so they can support you in 2026 and you can have the best year ever! 
If you missed the bundle - don’t worry, friend.  This is your fresh start too.  I’ve got some exciting things coming in January that will help you design the right routines, rhythms, and systems for the year ahead, so let’s stay connected via email.  Make sure you’re on our email list, so you don’t miss out.  You can go to the website www.byrdmichelle.com or connect with me at contact@byrdmichelle.com.  If you have any questions or just want to say hi and share your favorite Christmas movie (mine is Klause) you can reach me there.  
Links Mentioned: 
- Horacio Printing Planners https://www.horacioprinting.com/
Coupon: michelle20 for 20% off
- The Next Right Thing Guided Journal by Emily P Freeman
https://emilypfreeman.com/books/
 
I pray this blesses you!
Michelle
PS If you need some extra accountability or help with productivity hacks, time management tools, mapping out a more efficient daily or weekly schedule, time blocking and so much more. We will break down what isn’t working in your schedule, create new personalized goals for you, and determine the next new steps you need to take to have more freedom and live with more joy and laughter!  
 
Grab a coaching call with me at:
https://calendly.com/byrd-michelle/bonus-one-time-un-stuck-time-management-coachin-clone
Email: contact@byrdmichelle.com
website: www.byrdmichelle.com
Free Productivity Planner - my gift to you! www.byrdmichelle.com 
Come join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom
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EP8// Coffee & Tea, With M&E: Holiday Planning Without the Overwhelm: Gift Ideas, Traditions & Time-Saving Tips for Busy Moms

You are in for a special treat! This is another episode of Coffee & Tea (with M&E) Real Moms Talking About Real Things.  Join Emily McDermott, the host of Moms Overcoming Overwhelm and I as we talk about what didn’t work this week, how we pivoted, what things we are excited about, and things that made us laugh! In today's episode we talk about holiday planning, including strategies for managing time, gift-giving, and traditions while balancing work and family commitments. We also exchanged ideas about holiday activities, decorations, and traditions, with a particular emphasis on making the season more meaningful and less overwhelming for families.  So grab your coffee or tea, pull up a chair, and join us! 
 
Reminder - My Special Black Friday Gift To You! 
Here’s what’s inside: The Rest & Reclaim Bundle 
Check it out: https://michellebyrd.myflodesk.com/blackfriday
📘 The eBook — your step-by-step guide to move from overwhelmed to organized. It’s not about perfection — it’s about peace, clarity, and creating routines that fit your real life.
💬 A 60-Minute 1:1 Coaching Call — where we’ll dive into your unique schedule, pinpoint what’s not working, and design a weekly rhythm that finally fits you.
📱 1 Week of Voxer Accountability (8–5 daily) — this is the secret sauce. You’ll get check-ins, encouragement, and real-time troubleshooting when things go off plan. I’ll be right there in your pocket, helping you make it work.
*Ends Midnight on Cyber Monday, December 1st 2025
Bio: 
Emily McDermott is an Air Force wife and mom to two energetic boys living in Fairfax, Virginia. She is also the host of the top 1% globally ranked podcast Moms Overcoming Overwhelm where she helps moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. As a virtual and in-person decluttering coach, she works with moms one-on-one to define what matters, eliminate what doesn’t and automate the rest. Emily enjoys writing custom poetry, dancing, and eating peanut butter out of the jar.
 
Contact Info: 
Moms Overcoming Overwhelm Podcast: https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/
Simple by Emmy: http://www.simplebyemmy.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplebyemmy/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplebyemmy/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1OzHKsGziu5IbkaHBQXGIw
Facebook Group - Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms: tinyurl.com/momsovercomingoverwhelm
Contact E-mail: info@simplebyemmy.com
Freebie: 5 Mindset Shifts To Help you Let Go of Clutter: https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/
 
Links Mentioned In Show Notes: 
Khrystyne Jaspers - Consumable gift guide: https://buy.stripe.com/aFa5kD0AQ2sC0ccdkZ1RC01 Experience gift guide: https://spring-bonus-491.myflodesk.com/budd330d2z 
Brio Magazine - https://store.focusonthefamily.com/brio-magazine-1-year-6-issues/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22710637371&gbraid=0AAAAADoLrVC7QbICyvtaiaKzbuXi-GpvH&gclid=CjwKCAiA_orJBhBNEiwABkdmjNTRu0eZXnVouyQSYtnaPSUQOT-Y7rTEsFD3dDvIxD5VnJw6OdgBwBoChfgQAvD_BwE
Girls Like You Magazine - https://forgirlslikeyou.com/
I pray this blesses you!
Michelle
PS If you need some extra accountability or help with productivity hacks, time management tools, mapping out a more efficient daily or weekly schedule, time blocking and so much more. We will break down what isn’t working in your schedule, create new personalized goals for you, and determine the next new steps you need to take to have more freedom and live with more joy and laughter!  
 
Grab a coaching call with me at:
https://calendly.com/byrd-michelle/bonus-one-time-un-stuck-time-management-coachin-clone
Email: contact@byrdmichelle.com
website: www.byrdmichelle.com
Free Productivity Planner - my gift to you! www.byrdmichelle.com 
Come join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom
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EP435// Thankful for You: A Little Encouragement To Remind You You’re Not Alone, Mama

I hope you are enjoying Thanksgiving week and looking forward to spending time with family and eating yummy food.  Thanksgiving is such a special time to gather and remember things we are grateful for, and I just wanted to say that I am so very grateful for YOU! The Busy Vibrant Mom podcast is almost five years old! As I look back I am so thankful that you took time out of your busy day to listen.  It's not easy as moms to find a moment in the day, so thank you!  In the spirit of giving I wanted to give you something too - that’s why I created The Rest & Reclaim Bundle as a special gift for this week.  I’ve never offered anything like this, but I am really excited because I know it’s just perfect for you. If you missed it, yesterday’s bonus episode talked all about the bundle, so go back and listen to that episode if you missed it.  Just a heads up the Rest & Reclaim Bundle is available until midnight on Cyber Monday to give you a full week to think about if it’s a good fit for you. Today I just wanted to tell you thanks, to offer some encouragement, and to let you know that you’re not alone on this mom journey.  
 
Here’s what’s inside: The Rest & Reclaim Bundle 
Check it out: https://michellebyrd.myflodesk.com/blackfriday
📘 The eBook — your step-by-step guide to move from overwhelmed to organized. It’s not about perfection — it’s about peace, clarity, and creating routines that fit your real life.
💬 A 60-Minute 1:1 Coaching Call — where we’ll dive into your unique schedule, pinpoint what’s not working, and design a weekly rhythm that finally fits you.
📱 1 Week of Voxer Accountability (8–5 daily) — this is the secret sauce. You’ll get check-ins, encouragement, and real-time troubleshooting when things go off plan. I’ll be right there in your pocket, helping you make it work.
 
I pray this blesses you!
Michelle
PS If you need some extra accountability or help with productivity hacks, time management tools, mapping out a more efficient daily or weekly schedule, time blocking and so much more. We will break down what isn’t working in your schedule, create new personalized goals for you, and determine the next new steps you need to take to have more freedom and live with more joy and laughter!  
 
Grab a coaching call with me at:
https://calendly.com/byrd-michelle/bonus-one-time-un-stuck-time-management-coachin-clone
Email: contact@byrdmichelle.com
website: www.byrdmichelle.com
Free Productivity Planner - my gift to you! www.byrdmichelle.com 
Come join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2315591962144641/

BONUS: It’s Not Just Another Black Friday Deal… It’s Actually Useful & Something You’ll Love

This is just a short bonus episode to introduce you to the Rest & Reclaim Bundle.  All month we’ve been talking about why your week feels like a race that you can’t win - the constant catching up, the lack of margin, broken routines that keep falling apart.  It’s not you! We as moms try so hard to keep everything together, and work smoothly for us and our family.  We balance responsibilities, home management, work, kids, schedules, and all the things, but it’s hard and sometimes we need some help (not more templates or ChatGPT suggestions).  We need another human, another set of eyes and new solutions to fix what’s not working. That’s exactly why I created the Rest & Reclaim Bundle.  Now full disclosure…I’ve never offered this, but it’s crafted just for you with the goal to help you finally stop spinning your wheels and feel calm, connected, and in control (especially now as we enter the holiday season).  
 
Here’s what’s inside: The Rest & Reclaim Bundle 
check it out: https://michellebyrd.myflodesk.com/blackfriday
📘 The eBook — your step-by-step guide to move from overwhelmed to organized. It’s not about perfection — it’s about peace, clarity, and creating routines that fit your real life.
💬 A 60-Minute 1:1 Coaching Call — where we’ll dive into your unique schedule, pinpoint what’s not working, and design a weekly rhythm that finally fits you.
📱 1 Week of Voxer Accountability (8–5 daily) — this is the secret sauce. You’ll get check-ins, encouragement, and real-time troubleshooting when things go off plan. I’ll be right there in your pocket, helping you make it work.
 
I pray this blesses you!
Michelle
PS If you need some extra accountability or help with productivity hacks, time management tools, mapping out a more efficient daily or weekly schedule, time blocking and so much more. We will break down what isn’t working in your schedule, create new personalized goals for you, and determine the next new steps you need to take to have more freedom and live with more joy and laughter!  
 
Grab a coaching call with me at:
https://calendly.com/byrd-michelle/bonus-one-time-un-stuck-time-management-coachin-clone
Email: contact@byrdmichelle.com
website: www.byrdmichelle.com
Free Productivity Planner - my gift to you! www.byrdmichelle.com 
Come join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2315591962144641/

EP434// Routines That Don’t Collapse by Tuesday (Even When Life Does)

We are now officially in the busy holiday season, after Halloween, close to Thanksgiving, almost to Christmas and New Year’s.  This season is a mixture of excitement for the holiday season, filled with so many more to do’s.  It's such a fun season, but it can be overwhelming too.  We try to plan and smooth out our week.  If you’ve ever spent a Sunday night mapping out your week, thinking through all the logistics— color-coded schedule, meal plan, maybe even diving into your planner — only to have it all unravel by Wednesday, then today’s episode is for you.  The good news is that you’re not doing anything wrong. You don’t need to be more disciplined or organized. You just need a system that actually works for your real life and is personalized for you, not someone else’s perfect routine from Pinterest.  Today we will be taking about why our routines keep falling apart, what to do instead so your systems actually stick, even when life goes sideways.”
 
Reminder:
We have some fun things coming up NEXT week!  I’m putting the finishing touches on a special gift for you that I know you will love, so stay tuned.  Make sure you’re on our email list, so you don’t miss out.  You can go to the website www.byrdmichelle.com or connect with me at contact@byrdmichelle.com.  If you have any questions or just want to say hi you can reach me there.  
 
I pray this blesses you!
Michelle
 
PS If you need some extra accountability or help with productivity hacks, time management tools, mapping out a more efficient daily or weekly schedule, time blocking and so much more. We will break down what isn’t working in your schedule, create new personalized goals for you, and determine the next new steps you need to take to have more freedom and live with more joy and laughter!  
 
Grab a coaching call with me at:
https://calendly.com/byrd-michelle/bonus-one-time-un-stuck-time-management-coachin-clone
 
Email: contact@byrdmichelle.com
website: www.byrdmichelle.com
Free Productivity Planner - my gift to you! www.byrdmichelle.com 
Come join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2315591962144641/

EP433// Why You Feel Overwhelmed & How To Fix That Before The Holidays

We’re heading into that season where the calendar fills up fast — class parties, work deadlines, travel plans, time with family, fun events — and somewhere in there, you’re supposed to feel merry and bright and create perfect family memories.  But if you’re anything like me, you might already be feeling that low hum of stress starting to build. The pressure to do everything and curate perfect family memories over the holiday, on top of doing all the things you are already doing.  The holiday season can be magical, but also overwhelming.  So how can we make this holiday season feel lighter and less stressful? The answer is margin.  That breathing room in your day that lets you pivot when life happens — or just sit and drink your coffee while it’s still hot. And friend, margin isn’t a luxury… It's a lifeline.  We touched on margin in the last episode, but today we will talk about why margin might be missing, and how to practically fit margin into your already busy week before the holidays hit.
Reminder:
We have some fun things coming up this fall.  I’m putting the finishing touches on a special gift for you that I know you will love, so stay tuned.  Make sure you’re on our email list, so you don’t miss out.  You can go to the website www.byrdmichelle.com or connect with me at contact@byrdmichelle.com.  If you have any questions or just want to say hi you can reach me there. 
I pray this blesses you!MichellePS. If you need some extra accountability or help with productivity hacks, time management tools, mapping out a more efficient daily or weekly schedule, time blocking and so much more. We will break down what isn’t working in your schedule, create new personalized goals for you, and determine the next new steps you need to take to have more freedom and live with more joy and laughter!  Grab a coaching call with me at:https://calendly.com/byrd-michelle/bonus-one-time-un-stuck-time-management-coachin-cloneEmail: contact@byrdmichelle.comwebsite: www.byrdmichelle.comFree Productivity Planner - my gift to you! www.byrdmichelle.com Come join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Momhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/2315591962144641/

EP432// The Real Reason You’re Always Playing Catch-Up (And How To Finally Get Ahead)

If you’ve ever found yourself racing through your week, running late to the school car line, frantically yelling at kids to get in the car, heating up your morning coffee for the third time, and wondering why it always feels like you’re playing catch-up? Then today’s episode is for you.  Most of us feel like we’re barely holding it together (some days more than others, right?).  You’re juggling work, home, kids, meals, and about a thousand invisible tasks - and even when you try harder, it feels like you never quite catch up.  The truth is that you’re not lazy, and you’re definitely not broken.  You’re just running a life without a rhythm that actually works for you.  In today’s episode we’re digging into the three real reasons you keep feeling behind, and what needs to shift so you can finally breathe and get ahead - not in a hustle type of way, but in a peaceful, confident, I’ve got this kind of way.  Grab your favorite beverage and let’s dive in! 
Reminder:
We have some fun things coming up this fall.  I’m putting the finishing touches on a special gift for you that I know you will love, so stay tuned.  Make sure you’re on our email list, so you don’t miss out.  You can go to the website www.byrdmichelle.com or connect with me at contact@byrdmichelle.com.  If you have any questions or just want to say hi you can reach me there.
I pray this blesses you!MichellePS. If you need some extra accountability or help with productivity hacks, time management tools, mapping out a more efficient daily or weekly schedule, time blocking and so much more. We will break down what isn’t working in your schedule, create new personalized goals for you, and determine the next new steps you need to take to have more freedom and live with more joy and laughter!  Grab a coaching call with me at: 
https://calendly.com/byrd-michelle/bonus-one-time-un-stuck-time-management-coachin-clone
Email: contact@byrdmichelle.comwebsite: www.byrdmichelle.comFree Productivity Planner - my gift to you! www.byrdmichelle.comCome join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2315591962144641/