The Busy Vibrant Mom - Strategic Time Management, Home Organization, Productivity, Christian Mom, Christian Parenting, Declutter

EP6// Coffee & Tea, With M&E: How to Raise Resilient Kids in a Tech-Heavy World and Simple Fall & Holiday Prep Tips

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! We wanted to provide moms with real life examples of time management, organization, and pivoting when life throws you curveballs. So grab your coffee or tea, pull up a chair, and join us! 
 
Reminder: 
We have some fun things coming up this fall, so make sure you’re getting all the emails (www.byrdmichelle.com or contact@byrdmichelle.com)
If you are listening to this episode and need some help carving out time, working through a transition, or trying to balance work and life.  I would love to help you: 
You can leave a message on the website www.byrdmichelle.com and get free coaching on the podcast
You can grab the free Productivity Planner that I use with all my clients at my website: www.byrdmichelle.com
You can book a 20 min Discovery Call with me totally free and we can talk though what you need (https://calendly.com/byrd-michelle/bonus-one-time-un-stuck-time-management-coachin-clone)
As always if you have any questions or want to just say hi you can reach me at contact@byrdmichelle.com.
 
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: 
Conversation Cards - https://a.co/d/8bLgBvI, https://a.co/d/cvpGfVX
The Anxious Generation Book - https://a.co/d/bZESGa3
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:Email: contact@byrdmichelle.comwebsite: www.byrdmichelle.comFree Productivity Planner - my gift to you! Just go to my websiteCome join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom

EP425// How to Sleep Train Your Toddler or Infant Without the Tears: Bedtime Routines That Help Kids Sleep 8–12 Hours a Night With Guest Sue Mcglinchey

Are you struggling with a newborn or a toddler that won’t sleep? Have you just given up and resorted to having kids sleep in your bed or waking up throughout the night? Are you feeling frustrated, sleep deprived, and at the end of your rope? I am so excited to introduce you to Sue Mcglinchey! Sue and I connected when we both spoke at the Busy Mom’s Blueprint Summit in the spring.  Sue is a Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant, a Certified Newborn Care Specialist. And founder of Tender Care Newborn Services &  Sleep Training with Tender Care. She serves families both nationally and internationally through her virtual services. Sue’s coaching helps teach little ones to sleep 8-12 hours a night, and allows everyone in the household to get the rest they need!  Sue began her journey working with children and families nearly 25 years ago as a nanny and educator, and in the last 10 years Sue has found that her passion lies not only in working with families with infants but also parents of toddlers and preschoolers, helping them to conquer the chaos of getting through the evening routine and into bed. Sue sets families up for sleep success by providing parents with the tools they need to help their children learn to sleep reliably and peacefully through the night.  Pull up a chair and grab your coffee as Sue and I talk about sleep training, and the keys to getting your little one to sleep through the night! 
Reminder
We have some fun things coming up this fall.  Our Group Coaching Program, Get Your Time Back 10 weeks to get your systems in place, and to create your dream schedule just kicked off. If you are sorry that you missed it and want to join the waitlist for the next round in the spring go to: (https://michellebyrd.myflodesk.com/waitlist) 
 
If you are listening to this episode and need some help carving out time, working through a transition, or trying to balance work and life.  I would love to help you: 
You can leave a message on the website www.byrdmichelle.com 
You can grab the free Productivity Planner that I use with all my clients 
You can book a 20 min Discovery Call with me totally free and we can talk though what you need 
As always if you have any questions or want to just say hi you can reach me at contact@byrdmichelle.com.
 
Contact Info & Social Media Handles For Sue: 
https://sleeptrainingwithtendercare.com
https://tendercarenewbornservices.com
https://www.instagram.com/tendercarenewbornservices/
 
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:Email: contact@byrdmichelle.comwebsite: www.byrdmichelle.comFree Productivity Planner - my gift to you! Just go to my websiteCome join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom

EP424// From Chaos to Calm: How to Get Things Done When You’re Tired, Overwhelmed, and Surrounded by Clutter

How is your school year going? Is your calendar exploding? Mine is.  As moms we are constantly bombarded with tasks, activities, to-do’s, and decisions. Combined with the constant demand of kids, managing the house, social media, email and driving in traffic it’s no wonder that we are feeling overwhelmed and everything feels like too much. Clutter and chaos can drain our mental energy more than we think and leave us drained before we even start all the tasks on our to-do list.  So what do we do when life feels like too much? In today’s episode we will touch on why we feel overwhelmed, some strategies on how to deal with days when we feel overwhelmed, and what mindset shifts we can make to feel a bit lighter and more at peace.  So grab your favorite beverage and let’s get started. 
 
REMINDER
The doors to our Group Coaching Program, Get Your Time Back just closed.  If you are feeling like you missed out, you did, but it’s ok.  Our next group coaching program will kick off in the spring, so hop on the waitlist so you won’t miss your spot when the doors open again. 
In the meantime: 
Grab a free 20 min coaching session on my website 
Ask questions on my website and I will answer them here on the podcast (it’s essentially free coaching) 
Grab a personal coaching session 
Sign up for the waitlist and join us in the spring https://michellebyrd.myflodesk.com/waitlist 
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:Email: contact@byrdmichelle.comwebsite: www.byrdmichelle.comFree Productivity Planner - my gift to you! Just go to my websiteCome join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom

EP423// Pockets Of Time And Other Secrets Every Mom Should Use To Create More Time In Their Week

It’s officially fall now.  Kids are in school, leaves are changing colors, fall decorations are out, pumpkin spice latte’s are back, and we can’t wait for it to be full on sweater weather.  Now that our days are full, work projects have ramped up, our calendar has exploded with events, and we shuttle kids like an unpaid uber driver. You may be wondering where your time goes.  How do you actually get stuff done while balancing work, home, family and all the things? One of the tricks I teach my clients is, when to do specific tasks throughout your day.  How to be productive in your day without feeling the need to be busy all day long and exhausted.   Today we are diving into exactly how to structure your day and map out your tasks, so you feel accomplished at the end of the day instead of just exhausted. 
 
Reminder:
The doors to our Group Coaching Program, Get Your Time Back just closed.  If you are feeling like you missed out, you did, but it’s ok.  Our next group coaching program will kick off in the spring, so hop on the waitlist so you won’t miss your spot when the doors open again.  And if this fall didn’t work for you, shoot me a DM @thebusyvibrantmom.com or email me at contact@byrdmichelle.com and let me know what time does work to jump into a group coaching program. 
 
In the meantime: 
Grab a free 20 min coaching session on my website (https://calendly.com/byrd-michelle/bonus-one-time-un-stuck-time-management-coachin-clone)
Ask questions on my website (www.byrdmichelle.com) and I will answer them here on the podcast (it’s essentially free coaching)!
Grab a personal coaching session (https://byrdmichelle.thrivecart.com/unstuck-personal-coaching-60min/)
Sign up for the waitlist and join us in the spring https://michellebyrd.myflodesk.com/waitlist 
 
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:Email: contact@byrdmichelle.comwebsite: www.byrdmichelle.comFree Productivity Planner - my gift to you! Just go to my websiteCome join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom

EP422// From Chaos to Clarity: How These Moms Went From Overwhelmed to Organized in Just a Few Weeks

How is your transition from summer to school going? Did you get a chance to jump into our Back 2 Basics School Challenge? Hopefully you did and were able to get a few steps ahead of the freight train that is school.  If not, go back and check out those bonus episodes with our guests to make the transition to school a bit easier.  Today we are diving into something really special.  If you’ve ever felt like you’re barely holding it all together, like you’re constantly playing catch-up with your time, your to-do list, and your kid’s needs, like you have zero margin ....you’re not alone.  Been there, done that…in fact, I think every mom almost daily feels like they are just in survival mode, overwhelmed, and barely holding it all together. So today I’m sharing the inside scoop on what happened when a group of amazing moms said yes to something different—and how just a few weeks later, they went from chaos to clarity. From burned out and reactive to peaceful, confident, and even excited to plan their weeks. So if you’re craving more margin, more clarity, and more calm—especially in this back-to-school season—this one’s for you. Grab your drink of choice and let’s get started.  
Reminder: 
Get Your Time Back Group Coaching is OPEN!
Here’s what you need to know:
✅ 10 weeks of group + personal coaching
✅ Only 8–10 spots available (kept small for accountability + 1:1 support)
✅ Doors close Aug 29
✅ Coaching starts Sept 3
✅ Revamp your schedule, routines, & systems with strategic time management tools
✅ Create your dream week & prepare for a peaceful holiday season
✨ Don’t wait—spots will fill fast!
If you want to grab your spot: https://byrdmichelle.thrivecart.com/get-your-time-back-group-coaching/
If you have any questions you can email me at: contact@byrdmichelle.com or grab a free 20min coaching call https://calendly.com/byrd-michelle/bonus-one-time-un-stuck-time-management-coachin-clone
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:Email: contact@byrdmichelle.comwebsite: www.byrdmichelle.comFree Productivity Planner - my gift to you! Just go to my websiteCome join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom

EP5// Coffee & Tea, With M&E: Back-to-School Transitions, Time Management, and Laughing Through the Chaos

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! We wanted to provide moms with real life examples of time management, organization, and pivoting when life throws you curveballs. So grab your coffee or tea, pull up a chair, and join us!
 
Reminder:   
The doors just opened to our Group Coaching Program, Get Your Time Back for this fall!  The doors are open until the end of this month (August 29th because the program starts Sept 3rd).  It will be a 10 week power packed month of personal and group coaching, with a small group of 8-10 people.   We will revamp schedules, routines, and systems using strategic time management tools personalized for you, so that you can create your dream week.  Spots will be filling up fast, so if you don’t want to miss it grab your spot on the waitlist (the link and all the information will be in the show notes- https://michellebyrd.myflodesk.com/waitlist 
 
To Connect With Emily McDermott: 
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/
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:Email: contact@byrdmichelle.comwebsite: www.byrdmichelle.comFree Productivity Planner - my gift to you! Just go to my websiteCome join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom

EP421// Now That School’s Back—Here’s How to Take Back Your Time (Without Burning Out)

How is your transition from summer to school going? No matter how much you plan or you feel ready for school there are always more things.  Right? I feel like the more kids you have the more opportunities for miscommunication and things to slip through the cracks. Truth be told I haven’t redone the white board calendar for this month and it’s already halfway over! What task have you run out of time for or needed to pivot?  Hopefully you were able to do less pivoting after joining us for our Back 2 Basics School Challenge.  We had so much fun with some special guests, Michelle McVittie, Emily McDermott, and Lori Oberbroeckling.  So if you missed the challenge just go back and listen to those bonus episodes.  They are packed full of tools and take aways to help your transition be a bit smoother.  I loved the care and gentleness that Michelle encourages when helping our kids transition, the focus Emily brings to working through your AM & PM blocks, and the practicality that Lori mentioned in how she runs her household of 4 kids and manages a full time job! If you are looking for more ways to ease the transition from summer to school, and soon ramping up for the holiday season I have something special for you! 
 
Special Announcement: 
The doors to our Group Coaching Program, Get Your Time Back just opened!  We will only be taking a small group of 8-10 women to intentionally keep it small, so that there will be lots of 1:1 time and accountability.  It will be a 10 week power packed month of personal and group coaching.  The doors are open now until August 29th, because we want to get started by Sept 3rd.  We will revamp schedules, routines, and systems using strategic time management tools personalized for you, so that you can create your dream week.  And we will get you ready for the holiday season, so that you can actually enjoy Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, and all the things.  Spots will be filling up fast, so if you don’t want to miss it grab your spot on the waitlist - all the information will be in this link: https://michellebyrd.myflodesk.com/waitlist 
If you have any questions about the program or want to try out coaching to get a feel for the program, grab a free 20 min coaching session with me: 
https://calendly.com/byrd-michelle/bonus-one-time-un-stuck-time-management-coachin-clone
I hope you enjoy this episode & 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:Email: contact@byrdmichelle.comwebsite: www.byrdmichelle.comFree Productivity Planner - my gift to you! Just go to my websiteCome join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom

BONUS EP 3//Home Management Systems To Help You Start The School Year With Confidence With Special Guest Lori Oberbroeckling

I’m so excited to bring you this special podcast.  We have three bonus podcasts for you during the three days of the Back 2 Basics Challenge. Today in our final episode we are focusing on systems to have in place as we start the new school year.  We are talking with my friend Lori Oberbroeckling. Lori is a mom of four, corporate leader, podcaster, productivity expert, and author of the book Secrets of Supermom: How Extraordinary Moms Succeed at Work and Home & How You Can Too! She is passionate about helping parents who want fulfilling careers–or side hustles or passion projects–while also wanting to feel present and connected to their families.  Lori is a wealth of information and I am so excited to introduce her to you.  You will want to grab a notebook or relisten to this episode, we touch on ways to make the school year easier, systems to have in place, how to deal with an overflowing email inbox, favorite tech toys, and so much more. Grab that beverage of choice and let’s dive in! 
 
Special Announcement: 
Join our 3 day challenge happening this week, August 13-15th.  This challenge isn’t just another to-do—it's a powerful, practical way to take back control of the chaotic transition from summer to school. When you join you get daily prompts to help you shift into school mode, bonus podcast episodes with special guests, a facebook community of other moms to help keep you accountable, and exclusive private podcast episodes just for you!  I wanted to create a challenge that was easy, practical, fun, and where everyone was a winner!
Sign up here: https://michellebyrd.myflodesk.com/back2basics
Connect with Lori: 
Website: https://www.secretsofsupermom.com
Podcast: https://secretsofsupermom.com/the-blog/
Facebook Page: https://www.Facebook.com/secretsofsupermom
Facebook Group:https://www.facebook.com/groups/secretsofsupermom
Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/secretsofsupermom
LinkedIn: https://www.LinkedIn.com/in/secretsofsupermom
Amazon Link to Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08VSDJ398/
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:Email: contact@byrdmichelle.comwebsite: www.byrdmichelle.comFree Productivity Planner - my gift to you! Just go to my website

BONUS EP 2// What To Organize Before School Starts So You Don’t Lose Your Mind With Special Guest Emily McDermott

I’m so excited to bring you this special podcast.  We have three bonus podcasts for you during the three days of the Back 2 Basics Challenge. Today we are talking with one of my good friends Emily McDermott.  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.  Emily has been on the podcast numerous times and we recently started a special monthly podcast series, Coffee & Tea with M&E, where we talk more candidly about life as moms, mistakes we have made, and how we pivoted. So go check those out if you missed them.  Grab that beverage of choice and let’s dive in! 
Special Announcement: 
Join our 3 day challenge happening this week, August 13-15th.  This challenge isn’t just another to-do—it's a powerful, practical way to take back control of the chaotic transition from summer to school. When you join you get daily prompts to help you shift into school mode, bonus podcast episodes with special guests, a facebook community of other moms to help keep you accountable, and exclusive private podcast episodes just for you!  I wanted to create a challenge that was easy, practical, fun, and where everyone was a winner!
Sign up here: https://michellebyrd.myflodesk.com/back2basics
 
Connect with Emily: 
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/
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:Email: contact@byrdmichelle.comwebsite: www.byrdmichelle.comFree Productivity Planner - my gift to you! Just go to my website

BONUS EP 1// How To Gracefully Transition From Summer To School Without The Meltdowns With Guest Michelle McVittie

I’m so excited to bring you this special podcast.  We have three bonus podcasts for you during the three days of the Back 2 Basics Challenge.  The transition back to school can be challenging in itself, but when you have a strong-willed child it can feel impossible.  Simple tasks like getting up and getting to school on time can feel like a battle and turn every day into chaos.  It’s hard to be a patient parent in those stressful situations, but that is exactly why I wanted to welcome back our guest, Michelle McVittie.  Michelle and I connected when we both spoke at the Busy Mom’s Blueprint Summit.  Michelle McVittie is a child life specialist and parenting coach with over two decades of experience in pediatric medical and mental health. She is the author of “I Quit! Oh Wait I'm the Mom” and the parenting expert for her local news station in Hamilton, Ontario CHCH Morning Live.  Pull up a chair and grab your summer beverage of choice as Michelle and I talk about simple mindset shifts we can make as parents that can impact the difficulty of transitioning our kids to a new season, what to do if we anticipate a difficult first day of school or even year, and how to react in the moment to handle all the emotions. 
 
Special Announcement:  Just In Case You Missed The Back 2 Basics Challenge here is all the info and the sign up link! 
Join our 3 day challenge happening this week, August 13-15th.  This challenge isn’t just another to-do—it's a powerful, practical way to take back control of the chaotic transition from summer to school. When you join you get daily prompts to help you shift into school mode, bonus podcast episodes with special guests, a facebook community of other moms to help keep you accountable, and exclusive private podcast episodes just for you!  I wanted to create a challenge that was easy, practical, fun, and where everyone was a winner!
Sign up here: https://michellebyrd.myflodesk.com/back2basics
 
If you would like to connect with Michelle McVittie: 
https://www.instagram.com/momthemanager/
https://ca.pinterest.com/momthemanager/
https://mailchi.mp/f86b21a5a6e5/make-space-for-calm-and-clarity
https://mailchi.mp/71b9de31529d/what-the-baby-books-didnt-tell-you-free-training
https://mom-the-manager.newzenler.com/courses/less-opposition-more-cooperation-mini-program
https://momthemanager.ca/
free training: https://mailchi.mp/71b9de31529d/what-the-baby-books-didnt-tell-you-free-training
Michelle’s group Overworked to Overjoyed, where you can connect with parents like you who are also navigating the stress and overwhelm of parenting  Join My Community Of Parents Here
If you would like to work with Michelle privately. book a Parenting Power Session with me 
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:Email: contact@byrdmichelle.comwebsite: www.byrdmichelle.comFree Productivity Planner - my gift to you! Just go to my website