The Life Coach for Working Moms Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

We all know what decision fatigue is and how we should create routines, habits, and even uniforms to reduce the number of decisions we have to make. But the other piece of decision fatigue that's not talked about as much is indecision - delaying or prolonging a decision because we tell ourselves we need more time or more information. Every unmade decision is like an open loop in your brain costing you time and energy just like a nail in your tire that is slowly leaking air while you drive. The faster you can make your decision, the less air you'll leak.     Learning how to recognize indecision and having strategies to help you make faster, more confident decisions will help save you so much time, energy, and mental space. But the key is knowing which decisions to make quickly, and which decisions to take your time with. In this episode, you'll learn it all, including my five favorite hacks for getting over the indecision hump.     Key Takeaways:    

• 00:00 Stress Less This Holiday workshop announcement

 

• 01:27 Dealing with decision fatigue

 

• 04:16 What is indecision and what does it cost you?

 

• 05:38 Recognizing how indecisiveness shows up

 

• 13:24 Strategies for making faster, more confident decisions

 

• 18:33 The key step to strong decision-making

 

• 19:27 Choosing your decisions and your strategy

 

• 20:18 Getting support with the big decisions in your life

 

 

Resources + Links:    

• Get your ticket to Stress Less This Holiday workshop

 

• Send me a DM on Instagram

 

• Episode #10: Say Goodbye to Last-Minute Dinner Stress

 

• Apply to work with me

 

 

Let's Connect on Social:

 

 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovemothernurture/

 

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themothernurture

 

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelyndenning/

 

• Website: https://www.themothernurture.com/

 

 

If you want a more relaxed, enjoyable holiday season, it's time to start planning now. I'm excited to bring back my Stress Less This Holiday workshop on November 7, 2024. Regardless of what you celebrate, there are so many activities, events, and things to do those last two months of the year. If you set aside 90 minutes now to think through your calendar, your tasks, and your decisions, you'll save yourself hours of time, energy, and stress later on.     I want you to not only have a plan and a list, but to also know what your priorities are for this season. What's important to you? What memories do you want to make? How do you want to feel? You can have the best plan and the most beautiful calendar, but if you don't know why you're doing any of it, you'll end up feeling dissatisfied and exhausted. I want you to end the year feeling at peace and like you still have the energy to reflect on this beautiful life you're creating!     Get your ticket today at www.themothernurture.com/holidays.       Key Takeaways:    

• 00:10 Reflecting on the final quarter of the year

 

• 02:18 Common seasonal stressors

 

• 03:50 Introducing the Stress Less This Holiday Workshop

 

• 04:55 Workshop details

 

• 07:54 The step so many of us skip when planning

 

• 09:37 The importance of deciding in advance

 

• 12:15 The benefits of planning in community

 

• 16:15 What I wish for your end-of-the-year

 

 

Resources + Links:    

• Get your ticket for Stress Less This Holiday workshop

 

• Fair Play by Eve Rodsky

 

• Sign up to receive Katelyn's Working Mom Wednesday emails

 

 

 

Let's Connect on Social:

 

 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovemothernurture/

 

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themothernurture

 

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelyndenning/

 

• Website: https://www.themothernurture.com/

 

 

 

If you're always looking for the next app, a better planner, or the productivity hack that will help you fit it all in, you might actually be avoiding having to decide what your priorities are and what you're going to let go of. Choosing what your priorities are in this season and letting go or setting aside those things that don't make the cut is an incredibly tough thing to do. But it's the fastest way to stop feeling so rushed, stretched thin, and overwhelmed.     In this episode, I want you to explore the freedom that comes with deciding to not do everything and the relief it offers once you make that decision. I'm sharing practical examples and strategies to help you identify and let go of extra commitments and unrealistic expectations so you can create more space in your life. Tune in to learn how confronting decisions can transform your life from an endless to-do list to a fulfilling experience.     Key Takeaways:  

• 00:00 The decision you might be avoiding
  
  
• 01:01 The productivity obsession
  
  
• 03:16 Understanding yourself and your priorities
  
  
• 06:28 The cost of doing it all
  
  
• 08:26 The freedom of letting go
  
  
• 10:22 Making tough decisions
  
  
• 12:19 Commitments and activities to reconsider
  
  
• 19:11 Managing expectations
  
  
• 22:08 Practical experiments that you can implement
  
  

 

Resources + Links:  

• You Are Allowed to Change Your Mind
  
  
• Give Yourself Permission to Say No
  
  
• Apply to work with me
  
  

 

Let's Connect on Social:

 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovemothernurture/

 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themothernurture

 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelyndenning/

 

Website: https://www.themothernurture.com/

 

 

You know those life admin tasks that are a step beyond basics like grocery shopping, paying bills, and taking out the trash? The things that you'd like to be doing more regularly, but when life gets busy they fall to the backburner. Things like checking in on your finances or reviewing your budget, sorting kid artwork, cleaning out your inbox, managing photos on your phone, or adding notes to a keepsake journal or memory book for your kids. All things that aren't necessary for daily life to run, but things that make you feel like you really have it together. I like to call these tasks "next-level adulting".   In this episode, I walk you through a monthly wrap-up process that I've been using for the last 5 months as a way to make sure I'm not forgetting about these "next-level" tasks. This wrap-up has also become a fun ritual that helps me review all the progress I've made and also appreciate life and the passage of time. I'm sharing exactly what's on my month-end checklist and tips for how you can create your own.       Key Takeaways:

• 01:52 What is "next-level adulting" and how to differentiate between daily admin and life admin
• 02:05 Introducing the Monthly Wrap-Up Process
• 08:12 Ideas for What to Include on a Monthly Wrap-up Checklist
• 18:39 Next Steps and Additional Support

 

 

Resources + Links:

• Podcast Episode 1 on To-Do Lists
• Podcast Episode 2 on Finding Time for Your Goals
• Planning Intensive
• Apply For Coaching
• Remarkable
• Everygirl tech backgrounds
• YNAB

 

 

Let's Connect on Social:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovemothernurture/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themothernurture
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelyndenning/
• Website: https://www.themothernurture.com/

Feeling frustrated that you don't have enough time to accomplish your goals like you did before kids? In this podcast episode, we discuss how to take on those things you really want to do, like exercising more, improving friendships, job searching, or just getting your family photos organized so you can finally order that album. By breaking down your big goals into smaller, manageable steps, you'll be amazed at how much progress you can make even with a busy schedule. I'm sharing real-life examples of what this looks like in action so you can apply it to your own big goals. By the end of this episode, I want you embracing the idea that something is better than nothing and celebrating every bit of progress along the way. Tune in to discover how you can start achieving your goals today.

 

Key Takeaways:

• 00:00 Introduction and episode overview
• 00:13 Identifying common goals and challenges
• 01:17 Reframing time and how you think about goal setting
• 03:41 Personal example: tracking steps - how Katelyn went from 2,500 to 7,000 daily steps
• 11:58 Client example: fitting in physical therapy exercises to regain strength postpartum
• 14:58 Client example: job searching when you're working full-time and parenting young kids
• 18:11 How to break down your big goal and celebration as a success strategy
• 21:17 Your action plan & next steps

 

Resources + Links:

• Withings Watch (Katelyn's step counter)
• NEAT (NPR Article about Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis)
• IG Accounts that talk about strength training: Paige | Gym Nurse | Ana Katic
• Importance of Pelvic Floor Physical Therapy
• Learn about 1:1 Coaching with Katelyn
• Apply to work with Katelyn (1:1, Group, and Strategy Sessions available)

 

Let's Connect on Social:   • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovemothernurture/ • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themothernurture • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelyndenning/ • Website: https://www.themothernurture.com/

Do you ever feel like your brain is about to explode from holding onto too much? All those reminders, dates, errands, messages you need to send, and things you need to order run like a ticker in the background of your mind. Well, before you can even think about how and when you're going to get all those things done, you need to ease the overwhelm and create some mental space. And the easiest way to do that is so simple that most people skip over it in favor of more complicated processes. It's a to-do list.   In this episode, I explain why the first exercise I do with all my coaching clients is an audit of their to-do list. When you're feeling overwhelmed by your mental load, the best thing you can do is get everything out of your head and onto a list so you can make sense of it and make a plan. I walk you through how to get started today, even if it's just by grabbing a piece of paper. I also share some of my favorite to-do list tools and how to choose the one that's right for you. Pop in those earbuds and get ready to lessen your mental load.     Resources + Links:

• Trello
• Asana
• ClickUp
• TeuxDeux
• Todoist
• Passion Planner
• Panda Planner
• Monk Manual
• reMarkable Digital Notebook
• OneNote
• Working Mom's Guide to Getting It Done

 

Let's Connect on Social:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovemothernurture/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themothernurture
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelyndenning/
• Website: https://www.themothernurture.com/

Welcome to the Life Coach for Working Moms Podcast! Settle in and get to know your host, Katelyn Denning, as she shares her journey from writer to podcaster, from professional to working mom of 3, and from the corporate world to now supporting working moms as a life and executive coach. This podcast will be your guide to effectively managing your time, learning to set boundaries, navigating career changes and opportunities, and prioritizing the most important things in your life. Get ready for actionable ideas, relatable life stories, inspiration, and a supportive community.

 

Resources + Links:

• Join the mailing list and receive my Working Mom Wednesday emails every week

 

Let's Connect on Social:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovemothernurture/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themothernurture
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelyndenning/
• Website: https://www.themothernurture.com/

 

If you're feeling like you're repeating the same day over and over again, stuck on a hamster wheel of working, completing chores, and taking care of kids, one of the easiest and fastest ways to break up that cycle is to celebrate the small wins. We're taught to celebrate the big milestones in the life - birthdays, anniversaries, holidays - but what about all of the other amazing, beautiful, everyday things that we do and experience? What might shift if we focused as much on those celebrations as we do on what we didn't do?       This episode will help you see how powerful everyday celebrations can be for feeling good about your life and progress, despite it being busy and full! From personal anecdotes to client experiences, you'll learn practical tips on simple yet meaningful ways to celebrate. And bonus, learn how that can impact your kids and your family culture.       Key Takeaways:    

• 00:28 The perfect poem to inspire you to celebrate more

 

• 03:26 Why celebrating matters

 

• 05:03 How celebration helps get you off the hamster wheel of daily life

 

• 07:44 What it means to create a culture of celebration

 

• 09:11 Personal examples of the impact of celebration

 

• 17:47 Practical ways and ideas for how to celebrate

 

• 26:37 Your coaching homework

 

 

Resources + Links:    

• A Bit Much by Lyndsay Rush

 

• Find Lyndsay Rush on Instagram @Maryoliversdrunkcousin

 

• Episode 3: Creating a Monthly Wrap-Up Process

 

• The Elated Coupe

 

• Application for Coaching

 

 

Let's Connect on Social:

 

 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovemothernurture/

 

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themothernurture

 

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelyndenning/

 

• Website: https://www.themothernurture.com/

 

 

 

Health is everything and yet, when you're a busy, working mom it can be so easy to let the everyday habits of self-care fall to the backburner. Seemingly basic healthy habits like drinking water, brushing your teeth, and getting enough sleep can be hard to keep up with when you just don't have the time or the energy. Through real-life examples, including the story of a client who struggled to drink enough water, Katelyn walks you through the exact strategies she uses with her clients to make healthy habits and self-care more manageable and sustainable.

 

 

Key Takeaways:    

• 01:13 The Importance of what I'm calling, "healthy habits"

 

• 06:04 Real-life examples that my clients are working on

 

• 11:06 Step-by-step process for troubleshooting and following through

 

• 16:42 Adapting to life changes

 

• 22:40 Get support with your healthy habits with a Planning Intensive session

 

 

Resources + Links:    

• The creatine supplement Katelyn is currently taking*

 

• Stanley water cup

 

• Uptime: A Practical Guide to Personal Productivity and Wellbeing

 

• Planning Intensive - 90-minute session

 

• Apply to Work With Me

 

    *Talk to your healthcare provider about any new supplement you plan to take.    

Let's Connect on Social:

 

 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovemothernurture/

 

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themothernurture

 

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelyndenning/

 

• Website: https://www.themothernurture.com/

 

 

 

Everyone dreads the question, "What should we have for dinner?". After a long day, the last thing you want to do is make another decision, especially one about what to eat. So, if you want to get out of the nightly scramble to figure out what to have for dinner, you'll need a meal plan. In this episode, Katelyn teaches you a super simple way to think about and create your own meal planning routine that will free up stress, relieve some of your mental load, and make evenings easier. Whether you’re new to meal planning or looking for ways to improve what you already do, this episode is sure to give you some fresh ideas and super simple actionable steps.

 

 

Key Takeaways:    

• 01:18 The what-to-have-for-dinner dilemma

 

• 02:37 The basics of meal planning

 

• 07:06 Creating your family's go-to meal menu

 

• 11:24 Implementing your meal planning process

 

• 15:11 Advanced meal planning tips

 

• 19:47 Ways to get support

 

 

 

Resources + Links:    

• Episode 1: The Power of a Simple To-Do List to Lessen Your Mental Load

 

• Blog Post: My 10 Favorite Make-Ahead Recipes for Easy Weeknights

 

• Planning Intensive

 

• Sign up to receive Working Mom Wednesday emails

 

• Learn more about coaching with Katelyn

 

• Coaching Application

 

 

Let's Connect on Social:

 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovemothernurture/

 

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themothernurture

 

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katelyndenning/

 

• Website: https://www.themothernurture.com/