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73 | What If You Did Less So You Could Make Time for More? It Start With One 'No'

Episode 76

Thursday, October 29, 2026 • Duration 06:54

Do you ever feel like you're doing a million things at once, but still not doing enough? As your kids grow up and need you differently, it can be hard to figure out what to hold on to and what to let go of. In this episode of Balanced Mom Life, you'll learn how simplifying your responsibilities, questioning the things you think you should do and setting healthy boundaries can help you make time for your own goals without feeling like you're letting your family down. Whether you want to get back to working out, read a book just for fun, or finally pursue a dream you've been putting off, you can make room for what matters without doing it all.

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72 | Everything Feels Important. How Do You Decide What Gets Your Time?

Episode 75

Thursday, October 22, 2026 • Duration 11:44

This time management episode for moms shows you how to prioritize what matters, stop living on the urgent, and make room for me time while still being present for your family.

Ever end the day having handled everything for everyone else, but never got to the one thing you wanted to do for yourself? The answer isn’t finding more hours. It’s deciding what deserves your time in the first place.

In this episode of Balanced Mom Life, you’ll learn:

How to notice what automatically gets your attention, and what it costs you
How to separate urgent from important so your priorities stop getting postponed
How to decide what matters most in this season of motherhood
How to make room for it by choosing what moves and putting it on your calendar

I also look back at the busy years of raising my girls, when soccer, competitive swimming, church volunteering and part-time work filled our schedule, and what I wish I had asked myself sooner.

This week’s challenge: choose one thing you want to make more time for, write it down, and decide when you’ll take the next step.

Know a mom trying to figure out where her priorities fit? Share this episode with her.

More resources: www.westmetromom.com

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71 | Find Time to Pursue Your Dreams and Still Be a Present Mom with Amber Bannerman

Episode 74

Thursday, October 15, 2026 • Duration 23:06

Have you ever wanted to pursue a dream but struggled to find the time to figure out where to start?

In this episode of Balanced Mom Life, Amber Bannerman shares how she went from being a stay-at-home mom for 12 years to opening her own boutique, Sota Sisters. She talks about what led her to make the decision to take the first step, even when she wasn't sure how to make it all work.

We discuss time management for moms, decision-making, mom guilt and making room for your own goals while staying present for your family. Amber also shares practical advice for moms who have an idea they've been putting off, including how to start small, explore their options and take that first step toward something they've always wanted to do.

Next Steps:

Doors are OPEN for the From Someday to Started workshop for moms who are ready to stop putting their dreams and goals on hold and finally take the next step. Save your seat: https://westmetromom.com/getstarted Connect with Sarah: sarah@westmetromom.com Connect with Sota Sisters: https://www.sotasistersboutique.com/ https://www.facebook.com/sotasistersboutique https://www.instagram.com/sotasistersboutique

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70 | Your Kids Are Growing Up. But Is Your Calendar Stuck in an Old Season of Motherhood?

Episode 73

Thursday, October 8, 2026 • Duration 15:55

Have you ever thought, “Why do I still feel like I don’t have enough time?”

Especially now that your kids are getting older.

They’re becoming more independent. They don’t need you for all the things they used to. And yet somehow, you’re still busy. And that thing you’ve been wanting to do for yourself? It’s still waiting.

Maybe you keep telling yourself you’ll get to it when you have more time.

But what if more time isn’t actually the answer?

In this episode, we’re talking about what can happen when your kids start growing up but you’re still using your time the way you always have. I’ll share what I realized in my own life and why I started asking a different question: What actually deserves my time in this season?

We’ll talk about how to look at your calendar differently, what you might be putting off until “someday,” and how to make room for something that matters to you without feeling like you’re choosing yourself over your family.

Because you don’t have to wait until your kids are grown. You don’t have to wait until life slows down. You can start making room now.

Next Steps:

Doors are OPEN for the From Someday to Started workshop for moms who are ready to stop putting their dreams and goals on hold and finally take the next step. Save your seat: https://westmetromom.com/getstarted Connect with Sarah: sarah@westmetromom.com

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69 | Do You Feel Guilty Making Time for Yourself? 3 Ways to Pursue Your Goals as a Busy Mom

Episode 72

Thursday, October 1, 2026 • Duration 16:04

Are you a mom of tweens or teens who wants to pursue personal goals but struggles to find the time without feeling guilty? In this episode, I'll share three practical strategies for time management, setting priorities and following through on your goals while staying connected to your family. Learn how to choose what matters, find realistic pockets of time, build consistency and stop letting mom guilt make the decision for you. With about 90 days left in the year, you don’t have to wait for another season to make time for yourself, your goals and the things that matter to you.

Next Steps:

Doors are OPEN for the From Someday to Started workshop for moms who are ready to stop putting their dreams and goals on hold and finally take the next step. Save your seat: https://westmetromom.com/getstarted Connect with Sarah: sarah@westmetromom.com

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68 | Your Kids Don’t Need You Like They Used To. So Why Are You Still Doing Everything?

Episode 71

Thursday, September 24, 2026 • Duration 19:30

Are you exhausted by 3 p.m. from all the daily decision-making that comes with being a mom?

If you have tweens or teens, you may be carrying more than you realize: reminding, checking, keeping track, solving problems and making sure everyone has what they need. But as your kids grow and become more independent, some of those responsibilities may be ready to shift from your plate to theirs.

In this episode, I’ll walk you through four practical steps to decide what your kids are ready to carry and let go of what no longer needs to be yours. You’ll learn how to notice what you’re carrying, decide what your kids are ready to own, have the conversation and use the space you create for something that matters to you.

Because letting go doesn’t mean checking out. It can give you more room to be a present mom while also making time for the things that matter to you.

Next Steps:

Ready to get intentional about your time? Book your Time Audit to help you identify what is taking your time and mental energy, what you can let go of, protect or move off your plate and what you want to make room for next.

Book now at westmetromom.com/coaching

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67 | Find Time for Self-Care: Make Healthy Living A Priority in Your Daily Routine | Coryn Brown and Crysanne Clay

Episode 70

Thursday, September 17, 2026 • Duration 30:38

Finding time to work out, prioritize healthy living, eat better and make fitness part of your self-care routine can be challenging when you're a busy mom.

In this episode, I’m talking with mother-daughter duo Coryn Brown and Crysanne Clay, hosts of the Her Healthy Body podcast, about how to make healthy living a consistent part of your self-care.

We talk about fitness, nutrition, strength training, making healthier choices and finding realistic ways to prioritize your health. Coryn and Crysanne also share why you don't have to spend hours working out or strive to be the smallest version of yourself to become a healthier version of yourself.

If you've been putting your health on the back burner because you don't feel like you have enough time, this conversation will encourage you to think differently about what it can look like to consistently care for yourself. Next Steps:

Join my coaching to walk through your real life and create time that actually shows up. https://westmetromom.com/coaching

Connect with Coryn + Crysanne:

-Freebie (Healthy Body Blueprint) https://herhealthybody.co/blueprint

-Free Support Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/551919098858685

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66 | Endless To-Do List? A Time Management Strategy for Getting Things Done Without Sacrificing Your Well-Being

Episode 69

Thursday, September 10, 2026 • Duration 14:49

Do you ever feel like your kids’ activities and family life take up so much of your time that there’s barely any room left for you? Do you feel like there are never enough hours in the day to manage all the hats you wear and everything that needs to get done? And when it comes to investing in yourself, do you find yourself thinking, “I’ll get to that later,” because you just don’t see where it fits?

If your to-do list feels never-ending, you may think you need better time management. But what if the answer isn’t squeezing more into your day? What if some of the things taking up your time don’t actually need to be yours anymore?

In this episode, I’m sharing the time management strategy that helped me rethink what I was carrying as my kids became teens, get the things that actually matter done, and create more space for my own well-being without feeling like I was letting my family down.

You’ll learn how to recognize what you’re still doing simply because you’ve always done it, question what actually needs to be done by you, and stop automatically giving every pocket of time away.

Because managing your time isn’t just about getting more done. Sometimes, it’s about making different choices about what gets your time. Next Steps:

Join my coaching to walk through your real life and create time that actually shows up. https://westmetromom.com/coaching
Connect in my Facebook group with moms navigating the same challenges. www.bit.ly/momtimenow
Subscribe to my email community for weekly encouragement, practical tips and mindset shifts. https://westmetromom.com/community

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65 | Why Do You Keep Putting Off the Things You Say You Want? Find Life Balance Without the Mom Guilt

Episode 68

Thursday, September 3, 2026 • Duration 18:55

Do you want to make progress on the goals that matter to you without sacrificing time with your family or your mental health?

Have you put off a dream because you don't want it to come at the expense of your family?

Is it hard not to feel guilty when you do something for yourself, personally or professionally?

In this episode, we're talking about how to set smaller goals, prioritize your time and actually make progress without turning your goal into another source of pressure.

Because you don't have to choose between being there for your family and doing something that matters to you.

You can create space for both.

Next Steps: If this episode hit close to home, I'd love to help you work through it 1:1. Inside coaching, we dig into what matters most in this season, where your time is actually going, and how to build rhythms that let you show up for your family while making space for yourself too. Learn more through the link in the show notes.

Join my coaching to walk through your real life and create time that actually shows up. https://westmetromom.com/coaching

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64 | Not Everything Deserves Your Time - 3 Steps to Prioritize Tasks Without the Decision Fatigue

Episode 67

Thursday, August 27, 2026 • Duration 15:23

Everything can start to feel important when you're a busy mom of teens — the schedules, the house, the requests, the decisions that keep landing in your lap. But not everything on your to-do list deserves the same amount of your time and energy.

Inside this episode: A 3-step framework to beat decision fatigue, prioritize tasks and stop reacting to whatever's loudest.

I'm breaking down the difference between a task and a priority — and why that distinction matters more than you think. We talk about why loud isn't always the same as important, how to get clear on what actually matters to you in this season and how to use your priorities as a filter so you can make decisions with more confidence.

Because the goal isn't a perfectly organized life with zero competing demands. It's learning to pause, ask what actually supports what matters most and build confidence in the decisions you make with your time. ______________________________________

"What's Actually Eating Your Time?" www.westmetromom.com/resources

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