Podcasts about frazzled

All I wanted to do was finish my daughter's baby book. Months 11 and 12 of her first year of life were the only thing left, maybe eight pages, and I wrote it on my list almost every other week for three years. It never got done. But you know what did get done? Just about everything for everybody else.I know you have one of these. It's the project that needs a free weekend, or two full days, or a few months of real effort. You can look at your calendar two months out and see wide open space where it could finally happen, and then those two months arrive, and puff, the space is gone. So you tell yourself you'll get to it "when things settle down", or "when this season is over", or "when I have time".For three years I kept asking myself what was wrong with me. Where was my discipline, my willpower, whatever people call it. That wasn't it at all, and today I'm telling you what was actually going on, because I promise it's happening to you too.In This Episode, I'll Cover:Why "when I have time" and "when things settle down" never actually show up.Where all that open space on your calendar disappears to Why the projects nobody else is asking you for are always the first to fall off.________________________________

I teach planning for a living, and almost nothing I mapped out for this summer actually happened the way I planned it.Since the middle of June I have been on 22 airplanes. Three of those trips were booked with about 48 hours notice, and three separate times I had to disappear from work completely and hand this business over to my team.From the outside, that probably looks like a planning expert whose planning failed. And if you have ever watched your own plan go up in flames and thought "why do I even bother," this episode is for you. Because I hear women call themselves failures over this all the time, and it breaks my heart every single time. There is something happening here that almost nobody names, and once you see it, you stop measuring the year by whether the plan survived it.In This Episode, I'll Cover:The three choices you get to make about anything you can't get to right now.What an annual plan is actually giving you, which is not the thing you think it is.The reason you can end a year nowhere near where you planned and still feel zero guilt about it.________________________________

Elevate + Align with Nikki (formerly Fit, Fun, and Frazzled Podcast) is a podcast for women navigating real midlife — covering strength, stress, motherhood, perimenopause, wellness, and pop culture. Host Nikki Lanigan brings real conversations for real women, focused on strong bodies, calm minds, and wellness that supports your life instead of taking it over. No perfection, no wellness BS — just honest talk for this next chapter.Season 7 is coming — new episodes start Wednesday, September 7thRebrand announcement: the show formerly known as Fit, Fun, and Frazzled is now Elevate + Align with NikkiWhat to expect this season: strength, stress, motherhood, perimenopause, wellness, and pop culture — real talk for real women in midlife

If you have ever decided you're just not a confident person, this episode is going to change how you think about that. My inner critic gets real noisy sometimes, and I'm guessing yours does too. I hear this from women constantly, that you either have confidence or you don't, and if you don't, that's just your lot. Dr. Cindra Kamphoff is here to tell us that is not how it works, and what I loved is that she didn't just tell me confidence is something I can build. She handed me the tools to do it.Cindra has a PhD in performance psychology, spent four years as the mental performance coach for the Minnesota Vikings, and runs the Mentally Strong Institute with a team of 15 coaches. Her whole message is that confidence is not something you're born with or without. It's a habit, which means it's something you get to keep growing. In This Episode, We Cover:Why confidence disappears right when you need it most.How to stop replaying a mistake for three days straight.The three questions that shut down the voice saying you're not good enough.What the research says about why women hold back more than men.The two-minute habit that quietly rebuilds your belief in yourself.Mentioned in the Episode:Get Cindra's new book, The Confidence Habit: www.confidencetools.comConnect With Dr. Cindra Kamphoff:www.cindrakamphoff.comwww.instagram.com/cindrakamphoffwww.linkedin.com/in/cindrakamphoffwww.facebook.com/drcindrakamphoff ________________________________

Every household has one: the person who knows when the prescriptions are running low, when the pet food is almost out, which kid has a field trip on Thursday, and when the car is due for an oil change. That person is "the glue" and it's a job that never came with a job description.The advice we all get is to ask for help...delegate, get something off your list. So you do it, and somehow you feel exactly as heavy as you did before. In this episode I am breaking down the difference between holding something and doing something, why those are two completely different jobs, and what has to actually change if you want the weight to move off you for good. In This Episode, I'll Cover:What is still sitting on your plate after your partner does the exact thing you asked them to do.The measuring stick most women were handed growing up, and how it is different from the one our partners got.Why "what can I do to help" is the wrong question, and the one I actually want to hear instead.How to pick the first thing to hand over, and the two words that decide whether it sticks.Mentioned in This Episode:A Better Share by Dr. Morgan Cutlip: https://drmorgancutlip.com/________________________________

It's back to school season, and if you're the one in your house tracking every form, portal, email, and schedule change, you already know what's coming. All that information lands at once, and it turns into chaos fast.That first week or two back is overwhelming for two reasons: a huge amount of change hits all at once, and it's a total shift from your summer atmosphere to your school year atmosphere. In this episode, I'm sharing three systems I put into place every single year to get ahead of that overwhelm, not to prevent the chaos, but to make sure I'm not the one carrying it all by myself for the rest of the year.In This Episode, I'll Cover:Where I tell every piece of incoming information to go so it stops living in five different places at once.The one weekly appointment with myself that keeps me from reacting to every email and notification the moment it lands.Why I intentionally leave a window of my calendar blank the first week and weekend of school, and what that protects me from.The tool at the center of our house that means my family stops asking me what day it is.Resources Mentioned:TOP for Students digital course: https://megansumrall.com/studentEpisode 251 - Family Communication Center setup: www.megansumrell.com/blog/how-to-create-an-effective-family-communication-center-with-the-skylight-calendarEpisode 312 - Family meetings: www.megansumrell.com/blog/family-meetings-that-actually-work-with-christy-keatingYouTube Skylight Calendar Tutorial: https://youtu.be/85fSKIYyTi0________________________________

Time management, planning, cooking. These are fundamental life skills that we don't get taught in school, and if we're honest, not always at home either. Today I'm bringing back one of my favorite guests to talk about the one we haven't covered yet: teaching teens how to actually cook, not just survive on cereal and takeout.Katie Kimball has been teaching families how to cook for 17 years, and she just launched an entire new program built specifically for teens. I wanted her back on the show because this conversation goes somewhere I didn't expect. We don't just talk about recipes. We get into why teens need a completely different approach than little kids, what to do if you think your teen already missed their window, and the mental health payoff that comes from a teen knowing they can actually feed themselves.In This Episode, I'll Cover:Why it's never too late to start, even if your teen has never touched a stove.The three things every teen needs before they'll actually take over in the kitchen, and what happens when you skip one.What cooking has to do with your teen's anxiety.How to know if your teen is ready to go solo in the kitchen, or if they need you standing beside them first.Grab the free Teens Cook Real Food sample lesson: https://www.raisinghealthyfamilies.com/worklifeConnect with Katie:www.raisinghealthyfamilies.comwww.instagram.com/raisinghealthyfamilieswww.facebook.com/kidscookrealfoodwww.youtube.com/@KatieKimball ________________________________

Think back to January. You set some goals for the year. Now be honest, have you made any real progress on them?If that question stings a little, you're not alone, and it's not because you picked the wrong goal or lost your motivation. It's because most of us were never taught the planning structure that actually holds a goal together past March. In this episode, I'm breaking down the four levels of planning that work together to carry your goals through the entire year, starting from the ground up instead of the usual top-down approach.In This Episode, I'll Cover:The most detailed level of planning we do, and why it's actually the one that gives you the fastest wins.The level that quietly prevents you from waking up next month just as overbooked as you were this month.Why one specific planning rhythm is what keeps you connected to your longer-term goals and tells you when it's time to pivot.The biggest mistake I see people make when they try to run all four levels off their Google Calendar alone.Where most people's goal setting completely falls apart, and it has nothing to do with the goal itself.Mentioned in this episode:Plan-a-Palooza - https://www.megansumrell.com/plan________________________________

You've heard the dreaded B word. Budget. Maybe you've never found one that actually sticks or maybe you're the opposite, and you feel pretty on top of your money already. Either way, this episode is going to shift how you see it.I first found Mike Michalowicz back in 2019 when I read Profit First, and it completely changed how I manage the finances here at The Pink Bee. So when his newest book, The Money Habit, came out, I devoured it. This one applies those same principles to home finances, which means you'll love it even if you're not an entrepreneur. One of my favorite parts of this conversation is when Mike and I realized his money system works exactly like the way our community already plans their time. Turns out the thing that finally makes your money make sense is treating your bank account like your calendar.In This Episode, I'll Cover:Why traditional budgets set you up to fail before you even start, and what Mike says to build instead.The number of hours a day the average person spends worrying about money, backed by a 2025 study that genuinely stopped me in my tracks.The system Mike uses to take money out of one confusing pile and give it the same at-a-glance clarity your calendar has.The one word swap that changes whether you stay buried in debt or actually dig your way out.Where to start if the whole thing feels like too much, because you do not have to do it all at once.Connect With Mike Michalowicz:www.mikemotorbike.comwww.facebook.com/MikeMichalowiczFanPage www.instagram.com/mikemichalowicz www.linkedin.com/in/mikemichalowicz ________________________________

Missed the livestream? No worries! There's still time to donate: https://tiltify.com/@bardsofnewyork/support-for-new-york-caresCome along for a arcane scholastic trip, guided by our fearless Ms. Frazzled, with the senior class of P.S. 13, two weeks before they graduate, as they fight their way through NYC (and all its critters) to find their right answers, you can help them (and us Bards) as we raise money for New York Cares: Stand with Students!Huge thank you to New York Cares for partnering with us to raise money for their program, Stand with Students! Check out their info at https://www.newyorkcares.org/Find your way to the scrying pool known as Bards of New York.Catch us live on Wednesdays 6:00pm EST at- Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bardsofnewyork- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bardsofnewyork- Discord: https://discord.gg/4zVZ6BdbSA- Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bardsofnewyork- Podcast: https://linktr.ee/bardsofnewyork- Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bardsofnewyorkCast:- *Rachel* as Game Master- *Phoebe Zimmerer* as Lyssa Cascatelli- *Miles Minshew* as Deno- *Hannah Minshew* as Coney- *Kyle Knight* as Jason Smith- *Will Champion* as Akheliax (AJ), the Judgement- *Jon Champion* as Rosie O'HaraIf you liked our show, leave us a comment/like. Review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and spread the word! Thank you!Tell a friendSpread some joyWe love you

Missed the livestream? No worries! There's still time to donate: https://tiltify.com/@bardsofnewyork/support-for-new-york-caresCome along for a arcane scholastic trip, guided by our fearless Ms. Frazzled, with the senior class of P.S. 13, two weeks before they graduate, as they fight their way through NYC (and all its critters) to find their right answers, you can help them (and us Bards) as we raise money for New York Cares: Stand with Students!Huge thank you to New York Cares for partnering with us to raise money for their program, Stand with Students! Check out their info at https://www.newyorkcares.org/Find your way to the scrying pool known as Bards of New York.Catch us live on Wednesdays 6:00pm EST at- Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bardsofnewyork- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bardsofnewyork- Discord: https://discord.gg/4zVZ6BdbSA- Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bardsofnewyork- Podcast: https://linktr.ee/bardsofnewyork- Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/bardsofnewyorkCast:- *Rachel* as Game Master- *Phoebe Zimmerer* as Lyssa Cascatelli- *Miles Minshew* as Deno- *Hannah Minshew* as Coney- *Kyle Knight* as Jason Smith- *Will Champion* as Akheliax (AJ), the Judgement- *Jon Champion* as Rosie O'HaraIf you liked our show, leave us a comment/like. Review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify and spread the word! Thank you!Tell a friendSpread some joyWe love you

Last week I turned 53, and I've found myself sitting with the lessons that took me decades and more than a few hard moments to truly understand. These aren't quick tips or things I read somewhere. They're the truths I learned by living them, the ones that eventually became the foundation for the work I do and everything I now teach women about their time and their capacity.This episode is a little different and a lot more personal than what I usually share. I'm opening up about five of these lessons, and I want you to know going in that none of them are about doing more or adding to your already full plate. Every single one is about giving yourself permission to finally put something down, and my hope is that you walk away feeling a little more seen and a little less alone in whatever season you're carrying right now.In This Episode, I'll Cover:The part of caregiving nobody warned me about, and the trip that made me realize it.The rest lesson I still catch myself getting wrong, even though I know better.What I finally did after years of saying "I'm drowning" and having nothing change.What I would say today to a woman who's just been told she's using her kids as an excuse.Resources Mentioned:A Better Share by Dr. Morgan Cutlip: bit.ly/4p9psDBThe FREE Master Your Morning Event is Back!Join me July 20 - 24 to discover YOUR perfect morning routine.☀️ www.megansumrell.com/morning________________________________

Are you chronically late, stressed, and frazzled? Feel like you never have enough time to do what you really want and need to do? Here's the reality: Until you can manage your time, you'll always feel out of control. Poor  time management isn't just making you late. It's quietly stealing your life. If you feel buried, behind, overcommitted, and weirdly guilty all the time, this episode is going to hit hard. Because the problem may not be that you're lazy, scattered, or “bad at time management.” The real problem is that you're saying yes to everything and accidentally saying no to the life you actually want. I'm sitting down with Samantha Lane, TEDx speaker and founder of Origami Day, to talk about the simple time management shift that can help you stop living on autopilot. Here's the uncomfortable (but also liberating and life-changing) truth: You don't have a time problem. You have a choosing problem. Listen to learn: Why poor time management is really a life-management problem The brutal truth about your 168 hours each week How every “yes” secretly becomes a “no” Why your to-do list will never actually be done The simple weekly planning ritual that can calm the chaos If you've been trying to become more disciplined, more productive, more organized, and somehow still feel like you're failing, this conversation will help you stop blaming yourself and start choosing your life on purpose. You're not behind.You're just ready to choose differently. Xoxo, Dr. Lisa Special thanks to this month's sponsors of the podcast: Shopify —  Every self-made person started somewhere. Yours starts free at shopify.com/lhs Quince — Quality products you'll actually use that feel like luxury without the price tag. Get free shipping and 365-day returns at ⁠quince.com/lhs⁠

Most people think the goal is to turn all their routines into habits. That belief is quietly wrecking a lot of good routines.I've been hearing this come up over and over in my community, and I finally had to address it head-on. So many women are beating themselves up over something that isn't even a real measure of success. In this episode, I'm clearing up the confusion between routines and habits once and for all, and sharing why the answer might completely change how you feel about the routines you already have.What You'll Learn:Why the most common definition of "success" with routines is completely wrongThe one thing a routine actually needs to be The real reason copying someone else's routine almost always backfiresTwo traps that are probably keeping your routines from stickingThe FREE Master Your Morning Event is Back!Join me July 20 - 24 to discover YOUR perfect morning routine.☀️ www.megansumrell.com/morning________________________________

About halfway through 2026 — and just a few months before the critical midterm elections — Democrats appear to be doubling down on healthcare as a campaign issue as costs rise and insurance coverage declines.Meanwhile, Congress is taking aim at nonprofit hospitals. Shefali Luthra of The 19th, Rachel Roubein of The Washington Post, and Victoria Knight of Bloomberg Government join KFF Health News' Julie Rovner to discuss these stories and more.Also this week, Rovner interviews KFF Health News' Samantha Liss, who wrote the latest “Bill of the Month” story, about a woman who changed Medicare Advantage plans and found herself at a disadvantage.Visit our website to read a transcript of this episode.Plus, for “extra credit” the panelists suggest health policy stories they read this week that they think you should read, too: Julie Rovner: Axios' “Chinese Fentanyl Makers Find New U.S. Market in Peptides,” by Tina Reed.  Shefali Luthra: Stat's “Online GLP-1 Prescriptions Are Often Fast, Easy — And Low on Clinical Oversight,” by Katie Palmer.  Rachel Roubein: The New York Times' “Efforts To Help Smokers Quit Stall Under Trump,” by Chistina Jewett.  Victoria Knight: Stat's “Booze Schmooze: The Alcohol Industry, Frazzled by Headwinds, Wields Its Power Behind the Scenes,” by Isabella Cueto and Lev Facher.  

This week I'm joined by Ruby Wax, comedian, author and mental health advocate, and someone who has spent her life turning the most painful human experiences into something that makes us feel less alone.We explore depression, mindfulness and what it really means to understand your own mind, not just survive it, but actually work with it.Ruby Wax is an Emmy Award-winning writer and performer who studied neuroscience at Oxford University and went on to write the bestselling books Sane New World and A Mindfulness Guide for the Frazzled. Ruby founded Frazzled Café, a peer support community for people who feel overwhelmed by modern life, and has performed sell-out shows across the world on mental health. She knows what depression looks like from the inside and she has the Oxford degree to explain whyWhat we explore together:*Why depression isn't about sadness and what it actually feels like from the inside*What mindfulness does to your brain, and why Ruby had to go to Oxford before she believed it*Why your thoughts are not you and how to create distance from the ones trying to destroy you*What happens when you stop fighting depression and let it pass instead*Why self compassion isn't weak or gushy — it's biological necessity*The moment Bill Cosby humiliated Ruby on camera, and what she would do differently now*Why Ruby feels safest in a mental institution and what that tells us about belongingLove, Sarah Ann

In this episode, Richard is joined by an expert in self-compassion for a discussion about this all-important skillset. Richard and Fiona Jane Meechan discuss why self-compassion can be tough to develop, even when we can be compassionate to others. They look at some of the simple ways we can bring self-compassion to life in our everyday routines, exploring it through the lens of the six pillars of wellbeing. This includes social connection, sleep, movement and self-talk. They bust some myths and misunderstandings about self-compassion and explain the contributions it makes to wellbeing and performance at work. Please get in touch with any questions about the topic - either via email (podcast at worklifepsych dot com) or on WorkLifeSpark. As always, thanks for listening! About our guest Fiona helps ethical leaders to improve wellbeing and performance in their businesses. Fiona has a passion for compassion, and knows that the compassion process starts with looking after you! Fiona has always been drawn to making life better for people.  Her first love was criminology and she worked in public services for 16 years, focusing on improving community health, wellbeing and safety. Then through having to deal with badly behaved bosses in work, Fiona realised that what we ultimately need to improve is compassionate and competent leadership at all levels, because when we do that, there is a real ripple effect, and life becomes better for everyone. So for the past 12 years she has taught leadership at Alliance Manchester Business School, and worked on a national level to improve wellbeing and leadership in policing. Fiona also runs her own leadership and team development practice and supports people across the public and private sectors. She knows that compassionate leadership starts with self-compassion, and that's why we're chatting today. Resources for this episode Sign up for WorkLifeSpark today: https://www.worklifespark.com/sign-up Sign up for our upcoming masterclass on self-compassion: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1990550352689?aff=oddtdtcreator Frazzled to Focused in 5 mins a day - Calm your mind and improve your leadership:  oaktreepersonaldevelopment.com/calmyourmind Compassion at Work Toolkit and other research on compassionate leadership: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Fiona-Meechan Connect with Fiona on LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/fionajanemeechan/

If you have ever tried the 5 AM Club or the Miracle Morning and felt like you failed at it, this episode is going to feel like a deep breath. So many of us have downloaded the perfect morning routine, set the early alarm, committed to the exact sequence of activities, and then watched the whole thing fall apart within a week. And when it falls apart, we do not blame the routine. We blame ourselves.In this episode, I am breaking down the 5 AM Club, where it came from, and the one detail about the person who created it that changes how you should think about the entire approach. I looked into the research, the formula, and the man behind the book, and what I found is something almost nobody talks about when they are handing out morning routine advice. If you have ever wondered why these expert routines work beautifully for some people and feel impossible for you, this is the conversation you have been waiting for.What You'll Learn:What the 5 AM Club actually is, including the exact formula it is built on and where it came fromThe one thing about the creator of this routine that should change how you evaluate any productivity adviceThe piece of the morning routine conversation that almost no expert is willing to talk aboutWhat a morning routine is really supposed to do for you, and why it has nothing to do with how productive your day isMentioned in the Episode:Learn my step-by-step process for building a morning routine around your real life and personality, not someone else's in Master Your Morning: www.megansumrell.com/morningThe FREE Master Your Morning Event is Back!Join me July 20 - 24 to discover YOUR perfect morning routine.☀️ www.megansumrell.com/morning________________________________

Can one tiny flower soften dry skin, soothe swollen tissues, calm the heart, and even inspire a little everyday magic?Violets may be small, but they have an astonishing amount to offer. In this episode, I sit down with herbalist Lindsey Feldpausch to celebrate one of our shared favorite plants: violet (Viola spp.). Together, we explore why this humble spring flower deserves far more attention—not only for its beauty, but for its remarkable ability to soothe dry tissues, support the lymphatic system, nourish the body, and gently soften both physical and emotional tension.Along the way, Lindsey shares stories from her own herbal journey, explains the fascinating diversity within the Viola genus, and reveals why she considers violet a true kindred spirit. We also dive into the chemistry behind violet's elusive fragrance, explore surprising new research, and, of course, spend plenty of time delighting in the simple joy of getting down on the ground with a patch of blooming violets.During our conversation, Lindsey also shares all about her gorgeous Violet Elixir—a beautiful (and magically color-changing!) spring preparation that's every bit as enchanting as the flowers themselves. Be sure to download your beautifully illustrated recipe card here.By the end of this episode, you'll know:► The fascinating reason violet's fragrance seems to disappear almost as quickly as you notice it► Why violet can be especially helpful for new mothers►The simple trick that can make all the difference in your violet salve► Exciting new scientific research that has herbalists paying even closer attention to this familiar plant► The hidden botanical secret that helps violets spread so beautifully in the garden► and so much more…For those of you who don't know her, Lindsey Feldpausch, RH(AHG) is a clinical herbalist, educator, and Assistant Director at the Herbal Academy. With over 15 years of experience in the field of herbalism, Lindsey's work has been focused on herbal education and clinical herbal practice, teaching for online and in-person herb programs, as well as at a variety of conferences, while maintaining a private practice of her own.As an herbalist, Lindsey's goal is to connect plants with the humans who need them. She believes in our innate ability to engage with the power of plants, and one of her life's intentions is to kindle this belief in others. Lindsey's herbal works have coalesced into her business, Plant Matters, where she offers herbal education, consulting, and handcrafted herbal products.After this episode, you may find yourself slowing down the next time you pass a patch of violets—and discovering just how extraordinary these tiny flowers really are.----Get full show notes, transcript, and more information at: herbswithrosaleepodcast.comWould you prefer watching this episode? If so, click here for the video.You can find Lindsey at PlantMatters.org.You can find Lindsey's course, Holistic Approaches for Tick-Borne Diseases, here.For more behind-the-scenes of this podcast, follow @rosaleedelaforet on Instagram!Working successfully with herbs requires three essential skills. Get introduced to them by taking my free herbal jumpstart course when you sign up for my newsletter.If you enjoy the Herbs with Rosalee podcast, we could use your support! Please consider leaving a 5-star rating and review and sharing the show with someone who needs to hear it!On the podcast, we explore the many ways plants heal, as food, as medicine, and through nature connection. Each week, I focus on a single seasonal plant and share trusted herbal knowledge so that you can get the best results when using herbs for your health.Learn more about Herbs with Rosalee at herbswithrosalee.com.----Rosalee is an herbalist and author of the bestselling book Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients Into Foods & Remedies That Heal and co-author of the bestselling book Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine. She's a registered herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild and teaches many popular online courses. Read about how Rosalee went from having a terminal illness to being a bestselling author in her full story here.

Most of us have tried delegation. We've handed things off, watched it fall apart, and quietly decided it's more trouble than it's worth. Emily Morgan has spent nearly 20 years studying exactly why that happens and what the people who actually crack it are doing differently.Emily is the founder of Delegate Solutions, a fractional executive assistant company, and author of Let It Go (2nd Edition, out July 23rd). She brings real frameworks to this conversation, not just the mindset piece, but a full system for figuring out what only you should be doing, what's draining you that doesn't have to, and how to actually hand things off in a way that sticks. I walked away from this one with a few things I'm changing immediately.What you'll learn in this episode:Why delegation keeps failing and what the people who actually crack it are doing differentlyThe four-quadrant Delegate Freedom Analysis, including what Emily calls the "suck bucket" and the "martyr zone"The "Act Your Wage" exercise that puts a real dollar amount on every task you're holding ontoWhy the people on your team actually want to be delegated toWhat tasks people think are "too personal" to outsource and why that thinking is costing youConnect with EmilyWebsite: www.delegatesolutions.comLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/delegatesolutionsFacebook: www.facebook.com/DelegateSolutionsSister company: www.learnwithverve.comThe FREE Master Your Morning Event is Back!Join me July 20 - 24 to discover YOUR perfect morning routine.☀️ www.megansumrell.com/morning ________________________________

The noise around productivity has gotten really loud lately, and I think a lot of it has to do with AI. There are apps, tools, and technology promising to 10X your output, and every corner of the internet is telling you how to squeeze more into your day. But what if that constant push to produce more, faster, is actually making you worse at the very thing it's claiming to help you with?In this episode, I'm breaking down why two of the most important types of productivity are being completely ignored right now and what it's costing you.What You'll Learn:Why the push to always be producing is working against you in ways you might not see yetThe type of productivity that happens when you step away from your to-do list completelyHow well-meaning advice is quietly converting your best thinking time into more output modeWhy what happens when you sleep matters more to your productivity than any app or tool ever couldTwo small things you can do this week to start getting it back________________________________

Mrs. Frazzled (Arielle Fodor) did not set out to end a congressman's career. In this full bonus interview, the TikTok creator sits down with Brian Derrick and Glennis Meagher to walk through exactly how she and a coalition of independent creators surfaced the sexual misconduct allegations that ended Eric Swalwell's run for California governor and his time in Congress.In this bonus episode of Vibes Only, Brian Derrick and Glennis Meagher chat with Arielle about the parts of the scandal nobody posts, like… buying an umbrella insurance policy on her house as protection for her familytesting the Swalwell story on Threads before she ever made a videocalling CNN herself because she could not carry the reporting aloneAnd what it feels like to have an OPPO research binder written on you Also: why she is done with investigative content for good, how broken disclosure laws turn every creator into a suspected paid operative, and her advice for anyone trying to build real trust in political media right now.This is the full conversation behind Thursday's episode. If Vibes Only makes your week make sense, follow the show and leave a rating and review. It genuinely moves us up the charts and helps more people find the vibes. And the receipts.EPISODE LINKSArielle Fodor aka Mrs. Frazzled on TikTokCheyenne Hunt's Org "Reckoning Action"Meg Klink's Org "Pretty Informed Girls"OATH CANDIDATE OF THE WEEKSend us a text!Watch us on YoutubeFollow us on Instagram Oh, we're on TikTok tooFollow Brian on IG Follow Glennis on IG

Elon Musk just crossed into trillionaire territory, Donald Trump hosted a chaotic corruption scheme disguised as a UFC match on the White House lawn, and a powerhouse coalition of independent creators including our guest this week - Arielle Fodor (Mrs. Frazzled of TikTok fame) just took down a sitting politician.This week on Vibes Only, Brian Derrick and Glennis Meagher chat from across the pond to break down the sheer scale of infinite wealth, a pointless war that left us $100 Billion poorer, and the massive Supreme Court decisions dropping by the end of this month.Then, we are joined by the incredible Arielle Fodor (AKA @MrsFrazzled) to pull back the curtain on how she, Cheyenne Hunt at Reckoning Action, and Meg Klink at Pretty Informed Girls bypassed traditional newsrooms to expose the open secret of former Congressman Eric Swalwell. From taking out umbrella insurance policies to handle the legal heat, to testing the waters on Threads, Arielle shares what accountability looks like in the age of independent media.Tell your friends - Vibes Only is a weekly political podcast hosted by Brian Derrick and Glennis Meagher, two political operatives turned creators breaking down the news of the week in politics, elections, and culture. New episodes every Thursday morning and a BONUS EPISODE (our full interview with Arielle Fodor aka Mrs. Frazzled) DROPPING TOMORROW!EPISODE LINKSArielle Fodor aka Mrs. Frazzled on TikTokCheyenne Hunt's Org "Reckoning Action"Meg Klink's Org "Pretty Informed Girls"OATH CANDIDATE OF THE WEEKSend us a text!Watch us on YoutubeFollow us on Instagram Oh, we're on TikTok tooFollow Brian on IG Follow Glennis on IG

You've probably heard the productivity advice that says you should tackle your hardest task first thing in the morning. Eat the frog, they call it. Get the big, heavy, ugly thing done before you do anything else, and the rest of your day is downhill from there.Sounds great. Except... what happens when life lands in your lap before you ever get to the frog?If you've been trying this method and quietly wondering why it's not working for you, this episode is going to be a relief. I couldn't make it work either. And in this episode, I'm sharing exactly why this advice, despite its good intentions, may actually be causing more harm than good for women living full, real, chaotic lives. Plus, I'm giving you a better way to think about it that will finally get your most important work moving.What You'll Learn:The sneaky pattern that happens when your morning gets hijacked and you can't do the hard thing firstWhat happened when I tried to use Eat the Frog to write my book and why it completely fell apartThe one question to ask yourself instead that changes everythingHow to find the real window in your week where focused work will actually stick________________________________

I know we've talked about boundaries on this show before. But this conversation? It went somewhere I really wasn't expecting.My guest today is Alex Lianne Carter, a master certified neurocoach, educator, and children's author who burned out, rebuilt her life one small decision at a time, and eventually packed up her family and moved to Panama. When Alex reached out to me about coming on to talk about boundaries, I sat with it for a minute because the angle she brought was one I hadn't heard before, and I think you're going to feel it too.Because this episode is really about three things that are all connected: the busyness we can't shake, the boundaries we can't hold, and what our kids are quietly picking up from watching us do both. Alex walks us through the brain science behind why slowing down genuinely feels wrong, where these patterns actually come from, and what we can do about it before we hand the whole cycle to our kids.What You'll Learn:Why you can't hold a boundary no matter how many times you set it What your kids are absorbing right now just by watching how you move through your dayThe real reason slowing down feels dangerous to your nervous system even when you desperately want itThe very first step out of autopilot when you're so deep in it you don't even realize it's runningConnect With Alex:Free to Be Me (children's book): www.freetobemekid.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/alex.lianne.carterLinkedIn: ca.linkedin.com/in/alexliannecarter ________________________________

Everybody's telling you AI is going to save you time, but nobody's handing you the full picture.I'll be upfront: I use AI every single day. It is a real, genuine part of how we run The Pink Bee. This is not a "AI is bad" episode. But I have been watching the conversation around AI get louder and louder, and something critical keeps getting left out of it. Because everything on this podcast is about time management, organization, and productivity, I felt like I had to say something.In this episode, I'm walking you through four hidden costs of implementing AI that nobody in this space seems to want to talk about. These aren't financial costs. They're time costs, and if you're planning to go all in on AI tools, you need to know what you're actually signing up for before you start.What You'll Learn:Why buying someone else's ready-made AI tools and expecting them to work for your business is not the shortcut it sounds likeThe sneaky cost that shows up months after you build something and catches most people completely off guardThe real reason so many people are creating more work for themselves with AI instead of lessHow I handle one specific hidden cost in my own business with a simple monthly calendar habitResources Mentioned:The AI Operating System Behind a 7-Figure Business with Gemma Bohan Carter: https://msumrell--gemmabonhamcarter.thrivecart.com/ai-all-stars-secret/673bb8c2ae01f/The AI Productivity System for High Performers with Callen Faulkner: myrootabl.com/r/IeNnsDs0?rootabl=megan_sumrell________________________________

In this episode of Fit, Fun, and Frazzled, Nikki Lanigan opens up about something she's kept private for two years — her battle with chronic migraines. In honor of June being Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, she shares the full picture: the triggers, the treatments, the nervous system connection, and the emotional weight that comes with an invisible illness. Nikki covers the metaphysical side (think Louise Hay and Nicole Sachs' journal speak method), what her neurologist has her on, the supplements that actually help, and what daily life really looks like when your brain feels like it's on fire. This one is raw, real, and for anyone who's ever been told to "just drink some water."

If you've been hanging around here for a while, you know we talk a lot about time. But here's something I've noticed over and over again with the women I work with: once they start getting out of overwhelm with their time and their physical space, a third area starts showing up. Money. That's why in this episode, I brought personal finance expert and financial wellness speaker Linda Grizely onto the show. Because money overwhelm is real, it's connected to everything else on your plate, and it has almost nothing to do with how good you are at math. Linda breaks down why most financial advice fails women, how your money personality shapes every decision you make, and why understanding yourself (and your partner) is the real starting point for getting your finances under control.In This Episode, We Cover:Why money advice feels overwhelming and why most of it isn't actually built for youWhat your money personality is and how it shapes every financial decision you makeHow couples with opposite money personalities can stop fighting and start understanding each otherWhy "I'm not a numbers person" is keeping you stuck (and what actually matters instead)The "me money" approach that works for almost every money personality in a relationshipWhy so many women feel guilty spending money on themselves and how to start shifting thatMentioned in This Episode:What's Your Money Personality Quiz: https://bit.ly/MonPersQuizConnect with Linda Grizely:www.lindagriz.comwww.instagram.com/lindagrizelywww.facebook.com/thelindagrizelywww.linkedin.com/in/linda-grizelyhttps://www.youtube.com/@LindaGrizely ________________________________

In this episode of Fit, Fun, and Frazzled, host Nikki Lanigan sits down with pelvic health physical therapist Val Brown to explore one of the most overlooked parts of women's wellness: the pelvic floor. Val shares her Vital Axis Method — a groundbreaking approach that integrates pelvic health, neurology, yoga, and functional medicine to help women reconnect with their bodies, reduce injuries, and step into their pleasure, power, and purpose. Whether you're a postpartum mom, a busy professional dealing with burnout, or an athlete who keeps getting hurt, this conversation will change how you think about your body.Find Val:Website: http://vitalaxispt.com/Instagram: @Vital.axis.methodYouTube: VitalaxisWorkshops: link in Val's Instagram BioTimestamped Show Notes:0:00 — Intro & Meet Val Brown~1:00 — What Is the Vital Axis Method?~2:30 — Pelvic Floor Beyond Pregnancy & Kegels~5:00 — The Neurology & Shame Behind the Pelvic Floor~8:00 — Chronic Stress, Burnout & Pelvic Health~10:00 — Exercise, Movement & Whole-Body Connection~12:30 — Why Women's Health Is Dismissed~16:00 — One Thing Everyone Should Know~17:00 — Rapid Fire: Books, TV, Matcha vs. Coffee~22:00 — Where to Find Val

If the end of the school year is feeling like a highlight reel of forgotten deadlines, last-minute store runs, and late-night stress in your house, it's worth asking why this keeps happening, because it's probably not the first time, and without the right tools in place, it won't be the last.We drop kids into a system that goes from one teacher and one classroom straight to seven different teachers, seven different styles, and seven different ways of assigning work, and then wonder why everything feels like it's coming out of nowhere. That's not a kid problem. That's a lack of skills training, and the good news is it's completely fixable before the next school year starts.In this episode, I'm walking you through the four-level planning framework I built specifically for students, the same one we teach inside TOP for Students. Stick with me, because what I share in here changes the game at home, not just for your kid, but for you too.In This Episode, I'll Cover:Why the transition to middle school creates a planning crisis most families never see comingThe real reason school-issued planners stop working by week twoA four-level planning framework built for a student's actual life, from semester overview to daily check-inHow to make this a family process that takes things off your plate instead of adding to themWhat it looks like when your kid can actually advocate for their own timeMentioned in the episode:TOP for Students Pre-Sale Happening NOW through May 31st! Get 20% off with code STUDENT at www.megansumrell.com/student ________________________________

Summer is coming, and if you've got kids at home, you already know the tension: you want the lazy pool days AND you need to get things done. This episode is the system that makes both possible.I'm revisiting one of my all-time favorite summer planning tools: A days, B days, and C days, and this year I'm going deeper than I have before. I'm also sharing the extra layer that business owners especially need to hear: how to figure out your true "have-tos" before summer hits so you're not scrambling all season long.This is one of those episodes that sounds simple and then changes how you plan every single week of summer. I hear from women inside the TOP program all the time who use this not just in summer, but year-round, and once you get the framework, you'll see why.What You'll Learn:What A days, B days, and C days actually are and how they're different from just "blocking time"How I structure an A day (family-forward) so I still get my work done without sacrificing the funWhat a B day looks like in my house, including how I talk through it with my teenage daughter ahead of timeWhy the family communication center is the thing that actually makes this workThe business owner layer: how to audit your recurring tasks before summer and decide what's a true have-to vs. what you can let go ofWhy I only apply A days and B days Monday through Friday and why protecting weekends matters more in summer than any other time of yearHow to use this framework even if you're not running a business (yes, it works for you too)How to look ahead at June, July, and August right now and start mapping it out________________________________

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This week on We Saw the Devil, Robin tears through the most chaotic news cycle of the second Trump administration so far. Donald Trump told a White House crowd he'll be in office "eight or nine years from now," and they applauded. Politico reports the President personally offered Senator John Fetterman a "financial windfall" to switch parties (usually a bag of cash), on the record, while a sitting US senator "absorbed the suggestion." Trump publicly accused Pope Leo XIV of "endangering Catholics" with his pro-peace stance on the Iran war, sending Marco Rubio to Rome on damage control. Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America president Marjorie Dannenfelser told the Wall Street Journal flat out: "Trump is the problem. The president is the problem."Robin breaks down Operation Epic Fury, Project Freedom, and the Strait of Hormuz standoff Pete Hegseth insists is "not a ceasefire violation" while Iran sinks ships and the UAE shoots down Iranian missiles. The Senate's $1 billion taxpayer giveaway for Trump's East Wing ballroom, the Supreme Court's gutting of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act in Louisiana v. Callais, RFK Jr.'s campaign to "deprescribe" antidepressants, the closure of the ICE Detention Ombudsman office, the eight Republican AGs arguing in federal court that Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act is unconstitutional, and the hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic that nobody at HHS is equipped to track.Pour something strong. We're going in.Sources:Marjorie Dannenfelser, Pope Leo XIV, Donald Trump, Marco Rubio, Pete Hegseth, General Dan Caine, John Fetterman, Joaquin Castro, Adam Kinzinger, Karl Rove, Sean Hannity, Hugh Hewitt, Mike Nellis, Mrs. Frazzled, Abraar Karan, Adam Isaacson, Wall Street Journal, Politico, HuffPost, Al Jazeera, The Guardian, CNN, NPR, CBS News, Washington Post, SCOTUSblog, NAACP Legal Defense Fund.Keywords:political podcast May 2026, Trump news this week, Trump second term podcast, Iran war 2026, Pope Leo Trump feud, Fetterman financial windfall, Trump ballroom taxpayer money, Voting Rights Act gutted, Louisiana v. Callais, RFK Jr. HHS, Christofascism, Section 504 lawsuit, ICE detention oversight, hantavirus outbreak 2026, Met Gala 2026, Athena Strand verdict, Secret Service scandal, Susan B. Anthony Trump problem, anti-Trump podcast, progressive podcast, queer podcast host, snarky political podcast, true crime political podcast, We Saw the Devil podcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/we-saw-the-devil-crime-political-analysis--4433638/support.Website: http://www.wesawthedevil.comPatreon: http://www.patreon.com/wesawthedevilDiscord: https://discord.gg/X2qYXdB4Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/WeSawtheDevilInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/wesawthedevilpodcast.

I have a total love-hate relationship with summer. I am always so ready for it to come, ready to ditch the alarm clocks and the get-ready-for-school morning routine, ready for more freedom and less structure. And then halfway through I find myself craving the structure back, caught in this endless tug of war between still having a company to run, wanting time for myself, and also actually enjoying summer with my daughter.I brought Erin Port on the show because she has a framework for summer that I think every mom needs to hear. She breaks the season into three distinct stages, each with its own rhythm and intention, and we get into exactly how to plan for each one so you're not white-knuckling it from June through August.In This Episode, You'll Discover:Why the transition from May into June is harder than it should be, and the simple "kickoff week" idea Erin uses to ease her family in without the frictionHow a "what matters" list with your kids can replace the overwhelming bucket list that leaves you feeling like you failed the summerA strategy to protect the end of summer so your whole family lands in September without running on emptyConnect with Erin:www.simplepurposefulliving.comwww.instagram.com/simplepurposefullivingwww.facebook.com/simplepurposefulliving ________________________________

Tired. Stressed. Anxious. Busy. Frazzled. Worn Out….Do any of these words describe you? If so, I want to talk to you today. I want to tell you something important… to celebrate YOU and to honor YOU. Whether you are a mother, a grandma, a great grandma, or a caregiver to a loved one, this is for you.   In this episode, I want to address a common issue I see many women face when they are in nurturing and caregiving roles. I'll also share with you a critical step we ALL need to take – if we really want to be able to be more present and to give more to those we love around us. And even if you are a male listener, listen in too, as this will help you better understand and help the women you love around you. Let's ALL take a moment to pause, breathe and reflect together. Get comfortable in your favorite chair with a warm cup of tea and join me now!     Contact -> healthnow@plantnourished.com Learn -> www.plantnourished.com Join -> Plant-Powered Life Transformation Course: www.plantnourished.com/ppltcourse Enjoy 1:1 Coaching Support -> https://www.plantnourished.com/coachingwaitlist Get Free 15-Minute Strategy Call -> www.plantnourished.com/strategycall Free Resource -> 7 Ways to Test-Drive a Plant-Based Diet: www.plantnourished.com/testdrive     Have a question about plant-based diets that you would like answered on the Plant Based Eating Made Easy Podcast? Send it by email (healthnow@plantnourished.com) or submit it by a voice message here: www.speakpipe.com/plantnourished

In this special bonus episode, Nikki Lanigan of Fit, Fun, and Frazzled guides you through a powerful activation meditation focused on gratitude and abundance. Whether you're walking, cooking, or sitting in stillness, this practice will help you slow down, reconnect with your body, and recognize the abundance already present in your life.Nikki also shares details about her 21-Day Mindset Reset — a program designed for women 40+ who feel overwhelmed, burnt out, and ready for a fresh start. You'll receive daily audio activations, a reset workbook, and access to a private Telegram community.In this episode:A guided body scan to cultivate gratitudeAbundance affirmations to repeat silently or aloudA visualization practice for the week and month aheadAn invitation to embody your best selfLinks mentioned: Check the show notes to sign up for the 21-Day Mindset Reset.https://stan.store/nikklanigan/p/31day-nervous-system-reset-program

Episode 167 - Founder Story - How to Arrive Fresh - not Frazzled - and Ready to Deliver! Better Business Travel for high performers with Ingrid Sanderson from Principal Travel.Disclaimer: Please note that all information and content on the UK Health Radio Network, all its radio broadcasts and podcasts are provided by the authors, producers, presenters and companies themselves and is only intended as additional information to your general knowledge. As a service to our listeners/readers our programs/content are for general information and entertainment only.  The UK Health Radio Network does not recommend, endorse, or object to the views, products or topics expressed or discussed by show hosts or their guests, authors and interviewees.  We suggest you always consult with your own professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advisor. So please do not delay or disregard any professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advice received due to something you have heard or read on the UK Health Radio Network.

This episode is a recording of the very first Purpose Circle: a small, live conversation I'm hosting (planning quarterly) for entrepreneurs who want to circle deeper into the patterns shaping how we run our businesses. We jumped right in with introductions and a "yes I regret" round, then explored why saying yes is often how we build a business in the early days... and how those same yeses can quietly start costing us more than they give back over time. Most entrepreneurs don't notice the shift. Or they feel it — the heaviness, the resentment, the exhaustion — but don't connect it back to the yeses themselves. This is a real conversation between likeminded entrepreneurs. Pauses, kids in the background, real-time thinking. That's the point! Timestamps: 0:00 — Intros + a "yes I regret" round 14:30 — The Frazzled → Focused continuum 20:30 — The two flavors of the cost: more (Frazzled) vs weight (Stretched) 46:40 — What's one yes sitting on your plate right now? The closing prompt I want to leave you with: notice one yes you're about to say this week. Pause for 30 seconds and ask: is this a yes I'd be choosing if I weren't on autopilot?

There was a time when staying on top of your family's schedule was actually pretty straightforward. A paper packet came home from school, the activity coordinator called the phone tree, and if you needed your partner to know something, you handed them the paper. Done. Information found you, and you could pass it along just as easily.Then came the apps, the portals, and the online enrollment systems, all with the promise that they would make things simpler, that you'd have everything right there on your phone. What actually happened is that you became the one who downloaded every app, created every login, and checked every portal, and now you're managing 10 different places just to know what's happening with your own kids this week. Technology didn't lighten the load. It just put it all in one person's pocket.In This Episode, I'll Cover:Why the shift from paper to portals quietly moved all the responsibility onto one personHow being the one who enrolled became the same as being the only one who ever knows anythingWhy simply sharing a login doesn't actually solve the problemMentioned in the Episode:To get 15% off your own Skylight Calendar go to www.megansumrell.com/skylight and use code THEPINKBEE.________________________________

Send us Fan MailCan social media reshape a political race? And what do voters really need to know before heading to the polls?In this episode, Dara Starr Tucker sits down with Arielle Fodor (Mrs. Frazzled), a former educator turned political commentator, to break down the rapidly evolving California gubernatorial race.They discuss:The current state of the race and who the strongest candidates areHow California's “top-two” primary system could lead to unexpected outcomesThe growing influence of independent content creators in political discourseAnd the controversy surrounding Eric Swalwell, including allegations that have impacted his campaign and the role social media played in bringing attention to themArielle shares insight into her journey from classroom teacher to trusted online voice, and how she approaches responsibility, research, and impact in a digital age where information moves fast—and consequences move faster.This is a conversation about power, accountability, media, and what it means to be an informed voter in 2026.

Send us Fan MailCan social media reshape a political race? And what do voters really need to know before heading to the polls?In this episode, Dara Starr Tucker sits down with Arielle Fodor (Mrs. Frazzled), a former educator turned political commentator, to break down the rapidly evolving California gubernatorial race.We discuss the current state of the race and who the strongest candidates areHow California's “top-two” primary system could lead to unexpected outcomesThe growing influence of independent content creators in political discourseAnd the controversy surrounding Eric Swalwell, including allegations that have impacted his campaign and the role social media played in bringing attention to themArielle shares insight into her journey from classroom teacher to trusted online voice, and how she approaches responsibility, research, and impact in a digital age where information moves fast—and consequences move faster.This is a conversation about power, accountability, media, and what it means to be an informed voter in 2026.Support the showStay up to date with all things Dara Starr Tucker here:Dara Starr Tucker LinkTreeDara Starr Tucker TikTokDara Starr Tucker InstagramDara Starr Tucker YouTubeDara Starr Tucker Facebook

Good morning, dear friend. Let's weave something beautiful today. We've spent the week collecting these precious threads—the roots of the oak, the sigh of the breath, the seal of the hands. Today, we're going to weave them into a cloak of balance that you can wear out into the world. If you've been feeling a bit "pulled apart" by life's demands, today is about becoming whole. We're moving from "practicing" to "being." What we're tucked into today: The Power of Coherence: How layering your tools sends a "super-signal" to your brain that it's time to truly thrive, not just survive. The Weaver's Secret: Exploring the ancient mystery of Tantra—the art of weaving your energy into an unbreakable fabric. The Symphony of the Self: A guided journey where your roots, your breath, and your hands join together in one gorgeous song of balance. The Day 6 Practice: The Woven Flow I want you to imagine we're sitting together, maybe feeling a soft breeze. Let's start by finding those Roots (Day 1), feeling the earth rise up to meet your feet. Now, bring your hands into that Prithvi Mudra (Day 4), sealing your energy in your lap. Take a slow, Physiological Sigh (Day 3), and as you exhale, let that deep red light (Day 5) glow at your base. Stay here. Notice how, when all these parts of you are working together, the 'chatter' of the world starts to fade. You are the weaver, and you are the web. You are balanced. You are complete. A Little Note for Your Heart You have spent so many years holding space for everyone else's story. Today, let these tools hold space for you. You don't have to be the foundation for the whole world today—you only need to be the foundation for yourself. You are doing such a beautiful job. This is day 6 of a 7-day meditation series, "Somatic Healing for the Heart: A Gentle Return from Emotional Exhaustion," episodes 3493-3499. THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE -  THE BAREFOOT MINUTE Once a day this week, go outside and stand barefoot on the earth. Spend exactly 60 seconds noticing the temperature and texture under your feet without checking your phone. This simple act of earthing provides a literal somatic discharge of the static energy we build up from our devices. THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION JOURNEY Day 1: VISUALIZATION: The Deep RootClose your eyes and imagine your spine is like the trunk of a beautiful ancient tree. As you breathe out, imagine tiny silver roots traveling from the soles of your feet deep into the cool, dark earth. Any worry, any To Do list, or any heavy thought simply travels down those roots. The earth is big enough to hold it all for you. You don't have to carry it anymore. You are anchored. You are held. You are safe. Day 2: AFFIRMATION:   "My body is a safe place to land." Day 3: THE PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGH BREATH Two quick inhales through the nose followed by one long, slow exhale through the mouth to instantly "offload" carbon dioxide and signal the brain to relax. Day 4: PRITHVI MUDRA Touch the tip of your ring finger to the tip of your thumb. This mudra is used to increase the "Earth" element, helping to ground a nervous system that feels "airy" or frantic. Day 5: FOURTH (MULADHARA) CHAKRA  Focus on the base of your spine. Visualize a deep, glowing red light that provides a foundation of security and physical belonging. Day 6: SOMATIC RELEASE FLOW MEDITATION: Combining the week's techniques Day 7: WEEKLY REVIEW MEDITATION: Closure with a review of the week's highs and lows. SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual! WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 3,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme. 2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.

Managing a household where brains work differently is genuinely one of the hardest things to navigate, and most families are figuring it out in real time without a lot of guidance. The systems that work for one person don't always work for another, the communication styles that feel natural to one family member can feel completely foreign to someone else, and somewhere in the middle of all of it, someone usually ends up carrying more than their share.In this episode, I'm joined by ADHD coach Brooke Schnittman, who has over 20 years of experience in the ADHD space and runs a boutique coaching practice that works with adults, students, and families navigating neurodivergence. In this episode, we cover:What "time blindness" actually means and why it looks different for everyoneWhy the non-ADHD partner often ends up managing the whole householdTools that reduce the mental load without constant remindingHow to have age-appropriate conversations with kids about different brain typesConnect with Brooke:Website: www.coachingwithbrooke.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachingwithbrooke/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coachingwithbrookeMentioned in the episode: To get 15% off your own Skylight Calendar go to www.megansumrell.com/skylight and use code THEPINKBEE. ________________________________

Sometimes it takes effort to find balance in a busy life in motherhood, but it is worth the efforts and will help you find more emotional resilience.  Emotional Resilience Book I have been Referring to (IT'S FREE!) Link to Negative Emotions Class Good, Better, Best Talk Email me: positivityinpregnancy@gmail.com Website: www.positivityinpregnancy.com MENTAL HEALTH MINI VIDEOS for pregnancy: What once made up my ‘Morning Sickness Mini Course for Mental Health' is now divided into individual videos(and each video comes with the audio) that you can now buy individually instead of purchasing the whole course! Discover a beautiful collection of short, heartwarming positivity videos (ranging from 1–8 minutes) thoughtfully designed to nurture your mind, body, and spirit throughout pregnancy. Each video focuses on one of four powerful pillars:  Mental Health (to support emotional well-being),  Pregnancy Affirmations (that uplift and empower),  Gratitude practices (that fill your heart with joy),   And simple yet transformative ways to shift negative thoughts into positive light (These gentle reminders celebrate the incredible journey you're on).  Here is the link to all the videos: https://pregnancyishard.com/collections/all I recommend starting with the Mental Health section!  Visit My Pregnancy Week-by-Week Page:https://pregnancyishard.com/pages/week-by-week-pregnancy Here is the Facebook Page for Pregnancy is hard: I have documented my journey of my fourth baby on this page and have other juicy and good tips for enjoying pregnancy better. https://www.facebook.com/pregnancyishard Here is the Pregnancy is Hard Support Group on Facebook: Let's offer support, help and fun for those in the trenches of pregnancy! https://www.facebook.com/groups/165102315544693 YouTube for Positivity in Pregnancy: https://www.youtube.com/@PregnancyisHardwithJosly-nd8wd Instagram: @positivityinpregnancy My Side Candle Business: Flickers Candle Co www.flickerscandleco.com

Let's be real: Capitol Hill has a creep crisis. In this episode, Brittany Packnett Cunningham sits down with creator Arielle Fodor—better known as Mrs. Frazzled—to unpack how a small group of women publicized the alleged sexual misconduct of former congressman and California gubernatorial hopeful Eric Swalwell. They get into the power of the whisper network, and why Democrats stay quiet when The Accused is one of their own. Plus, group chat bestie Dr. David Johns joins Brittany to break down this week's UNtrending news—from Hungary to New Jersey. To subscribe to The Meteor: wearethemeteor.com/newsletters

Today's topic is not sexy. It is not glamorous. But I promise you this... if you do this one thing, it is going to be what makes any planning strategy you want to implement actually work.The chances are you have been avoiding this one thing because you misunderstand the intent of it. And once you understand why you're doing it, everything changes.In this episode, I'm breaking down the one foundational step I have every single person start with inside the TOP Program, and why it is the thing that finally helps you stop guessing about what you're going to do, when you're going to do it, and how much time things are actually going to take.In This Episode, I'll Cover:What the foundational first step is and why most women avoid doing itHow taking this step releases the guilt of never feeling like you're doing enoughHow starting here moves you out of reactive living and into proactive planning________________________________

You've got a big project on your plate, maybe more than one, and the stress is already building before you've even taken the first step. You're researching, overthinking, trying to map out every possible outcome and contingency plan. And the more you try to figure it all out upfront, the more paralyzed you feel.What if the reason you're so stressed isn't the project itself? What if it's because you're treating planning and decision making as the same thing, when they're actually two completely different activities with two completely different jobs? In this episode, I break down the distinction that changed how my own family navigates multiple high-stakes projects at once, and show you how to build a plan that actually brings relief instead of more overwhelm. In This Episode, I'll Cover:Why trying to have all the answers before you start is the fastest path to overwhelmThe subtle way most people confuse planning with something else entirelyA simple visual tool that turns chaos into "okay, I know what to do next"How to figure out which decisions actually need your attention right now and which ones don't ________________________________

If you use a paper planner and a digital calendar, you've probably had that moment where you wonder if you're doing something wrong. You're writing things down in two places, and everything in our tech-obsessed world is telling you to just pick one and streamline. Maybe you've even thought about giving up your planner altogether because it feels like you're wasting time.I used to wrestle with this too, and I actually got made fun of for using a paper planner at a coffee shop not that long ago. But after years of testing both fully digital and fully paper systems in different seasons of life, I've landed on a hybrid approach that I'm breaking down in full detail in this episode.In This Episode, I'll Cover:Why the "just pick one system" advice doesn't always workThe question I ask every person who's torn between paper and digitalWhat your digital calendar should actually be doing for you and what it shouldn't)Where most paper planner users go wrong with duplicationThe simple boundary setup that keeps your calendar from being hijacked________________________________

You've got a boundary you've worked hard to protect, and then life throws something at you that matters just as much. So now what? This is something that's been coming up again and again in our community, and honestly, it came up in my own life recently too.I brought back one of my favorite returning guests, Mindi Huebner, subconscious identity coach, to walk us through a concept called seasonal core values. It is such a practical, no-guilt way to get clear on what actually matters right now, and what you can intentionally set down for this season without feeling like you're failing.In This Episode, We'll Cover:What seasonal core values are and how they're different from your everyday boundariesHow to get honest about the season you're actually in right nowA simple exercise to stop the internal tug-of-war for good ________________________________

If you've ever looked at your calendar, seen a wide open afternoon, and thought "finally, I'm going to get so much done today" only to reach dinner time wondering where it all went, I recorded this one specifically for that feeling.There's a very good chance your calendar is only showing you a fraction of what your time is actually committed to, and once you see the three ways this is happening, you won't be able to unsee it.In This Episode, I'll Cover:Why your appointments are hiding their true time costThe recurring tasks that eat your day without ever showing up on your calendarHow caregiving time quietly disappears into the white space________________________________