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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

EP420// Why Moms Struggle With Back-to-School—and How to Flip the Script This Year

Today we are tackling something that every mom is feeling right now, the back to school tidal wave.  If it feels more like a looming deadline vs. a fresh start then you are not alone.  I know in our household our kids are already disappointed that their days of sleeping in and relaxing evenings without homework are numbered.  As a mom I am starting to look at my workblocks in the day and realizing that they will need to shift.  Soon a lot of my time will be dedicated to my part time job as an unpaid Uber driver, especially after our three kids each join different flag football teams, each with a different schedule. In today's episode we will be focusing on: the common struggles and pitfalls with transitioning back to the school schedule, mindset shifts we need to make, and something special I created just for YOU to help make this transition a bit easier and more fun.  Grab your favorite cool summer drink and let’s jump 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
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

EP419// End Summer Well: Opening and Closing Ceremonies to Help Your Family Transition with Calm

How is your summer? Are you ready for it to wind down? Are you counting down the days until school starts (or is that just me)? As we see school looming on the horizon we are reminded of closing and opening ceremonies.  Kendra Adachi talks about the importance of ceremonies when transitioning seasons.  Transitioning to summer and transitioning back to school can be some of the most challenging and most demanding seasons. Today we are talking about the importance of closing and opening ceremonies, how to create ceremonies, and examples you can take and use for your family ceremonies.  You’ll be amazed how even the simplest traditions bring peace, presence, and joy. Closing and opening ceremonies can be key in helping us to mentally, physically, and emotionally transition from season to season.  They can be activities or traditions that we do with or without thinking about them that signify the end of a season and the beginning of a new season.  Adding closing and opening ceremonies will make the transition between events or seasons easier and more enjoyable.  So grab a cold summer drink and let’s get started.
 
Reminder: 
We want to help make your transition back to school smooth and easy.  To make this fun and give you practical tools we will be hosting a Back 2 Basics School Challenge, starting next week (August 13-15th). 
This challenge is not your normal challenge instead it's designed to:  
Actually help you, and give you practical tools to transition from summer to school, so that you don’t feel like you’ve been run over by a freight train.
Give you a prize for participating - yep! Just like Oprah (you get a prize and you get a prize).  If you participate you get a prize! We are all busy people doing all the things.  It’s nice to know that challenges can be fun, easy, and rewarding! 
Here’s the link to sign up (totally free!): https://michellebyrd.myflodesk.com/back2basics
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

EP418//Work-Life Balance for Working Moms: How to Set Boundaries, Ditch Guilt & Align Your Values with Guest Courtney Cecil

Parenting, managing a job, and balancing it all can be overwhelming, but that is exactly why I wanted to introduce you to our guest, Courtney Cecil.  Courtney and I connected when we both spoke at the Busy Mom’s Blueprint Summit in the spring.  Courtney Cecil lives in Charlotte, NC with her husband and two boys. In addition to serving as Head of Culture at a Fortune 50, she is also a speaker and the founder of Working Moms Movement, where she coaches on work/life balance to help parents reclaim their control and free time so they can be at their best for their families and their jobs without losing themselves.  Pull up a chair and grab your coffee as Courtney and I talk about work life balance, prioritizing and knowing what you value, and how to manage boundaries as busy working moms.
 
Connect with Courtney Cecil:
@workingmomsmovement
workingmomsmovement.com/todo
hello@workingmomsmovement.com
 
Reminder: 
As a reminder this fall we have some extra events coming up (challenges, workshops, and our group coaching program will start in the fall), so make sure you are getting all the insider emails.  If you are not getting the insider emails  then go check out the contact page on the website: www.byrdmichelle.com,or shoot us an email at contact@byrdmichelle.com.  
The doors to our Group Coaching Program, Get Your Time Back will be open in the fall!  It will be a 10 week power packed month of personal and group coaching, with a small group of 6-8 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: https://michellebyrd.myflodesk.com/waitlist 
If you need some help NOW navigating your summer here are some free resource gifts from me, just go to www.byrdmichelle.com:
Leave a voice message on my website and I will answer your questions on the podcast (literally free coaching)
Grab the productivity planner, that I use with my clients to help them map out their week 
Book a free 20 min discovery call and we can connect
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.comCome join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom

EP417// Parenting a Strong-Willed Child Without Losing Your Mind: Gentle Strategies with Michelle McVittie

Parenting is challenging in itself, but when you have a stong-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 introduce you to 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 coffee as Michelle and I talk about simple mindset shifts we can make as parents that can completely change the dynamic in your home, and the importance of consistency for setting boundaries with love.
 
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
Reminder: 
As a reminder this fall we have some extra events coming up (challenges, workshops, and our group coaching program will start in the fall), so make sure you are getting all the insider emails.  If you are not getting the insider emails  then go check out the contact page on the website: www.byrdmichelle.com,or shoot us an email at contact@byrdmichelle.com.  
The doors to our Group Coaching Program, Get Your Time Back will be open in the fall!  It will be a 10 week power packed month of personal and group coaching, with a small group of 6-8 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: https://michellebyrd.myflodesk.com/waitlist 
If you need some help NOW navigating your summer here are some free resource gifts from me, just go to www.byrdmichelle.com:
Leave a voice message on my website and I will answer your questions on the podcast (literally free coaching)
Grab the productivity planner, that I use with my clients to help them map out their week 
Book a free 20 min discovery call and we can connect
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.comCome join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom