3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms

My kids are headed back to school soon, and they will be doing all sorts of assessments to see how they're doing in math and reading and writing. And this got me thinking: I need to do a series of mini-podcast episodes during this back-to-school season for moms to assess how they are doing, not with balancing equations or diagramming sentences (because I have a feeling most of us would fail those assessments 🥴), but to assess something way more important: our own levels of emotional wellbeing. Just like last week, this week, Monday-Friday, I will be publishing a mini-episode to introduce you to each of the principles I teach in my Self-Assured Motherhood course, a framework I created for overwhelmed moms. Each principle is an important part of emotional well-being and can help you in your personal assessment of how you're doing. Today's principle is Pursue Your Purpose. As you go along with this mini-series, you can use this self-assessment I've created to visually assess how you're doing in each of the principles we discuss. I hope you find this mini-series helpful as you take time to consider your own emotional well-being. I'm rooting for you! *** Announcements: Self-Assessment for Moms: Click here to download my FREE self-assessment to go along with each of the 9 principles we'll be discussing through the mini-series. **Everyone who downloads this assessment will receive a special discount for SAM! AND, one lucky mama will get SAM for FREE!** Self-Assured Motherhood Program: Doors to SAM will be opening soon! Join the waitlist! Related Episodes like this one on Pursue Your Purpose: 262: 3 Ways to Recover from Mom Burnout 314: How to Feel like Yourself in Motherhood // Aleisha McKean 349: Overcoming Decision Fatigue through Reflection // Emily P. Freeman Sponsor: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. ***

My kids are headed back to school soon, and they will be doing all sorts of assessments to see how they're doing in math and reading and writing. And this got me thinking: I need to do a series of mini-podcast episodes during this back-to-school season for moms to assess how they are doing, not with balancing equations or diagramming sentences (because I have a feeling most of us would fail those assessments 🥴), but to assess something way more important: our own levels of emotional wellbeing. For the next two weeks, Monday-Friday, I will be publishing a mini-episode to introduce you to each of the principles I teach in my Self-Assured Motherhood course, a framework I created for overwhelmed moms. Each principle is an important part of emotional well-being and can help you in your personal assessment of how you're doing. Today's principle is Santify Your Soul-Care. This is probably the only one of the nine principles that I'm still not solidly green in - even after years and years of work! But I share my commitment to getting better in the episode. (If the idea of "solidly green" doesn't make sense to you, don't worry, I explain the episode!) As you go along with this mini-series, you can use this self-assessment I've created to visually assess how you're doing in each of the principles we discuss. I hope you find this mini-series helpful as you take time to consider your own emotional well-being. I'm rooting for you! *** Announcements: Self-Assessment for Moms: Click here to download my FREE self-assessment to go along with each of the 9 principles we'll be discussing through the mini-series. **Everyone who downloads this assessment will receive a special discount for SAM! AND, one lucky mama will get SAM for FREE!** Self-Assured Motherhood Program: Doors to SAM will be opening soon! Join the waitlist! Related Episodes like this one on Sanctify Your Soul-Care: 262: 3 Ways to Recover from Mom Burnout 314: How to Feel like Yourself in Motherhood // Aleisha McKean 349: Overcoming Decision Fatigue through Reflection // Emily P. Freeman ***

My kids are headed back to school soon, and they will be doing all sorts of assessments to see how they're doing in math and reading and writing. And this got me thinking: I need to do a series of mini-podcast episodes during this back-to-school season for moms to assess how they are doing, not with balancing equations or diagramming sentences (because I have a feeling most of us would fail those assessments 🥴), but to assess something way more important: our own levels of emotional wellbeing. For the next two weeks, Monday-Friday, I will be publishing a mini-episode to introduce you to each of the principles I teach in my Self-Assured Motherhood course, a framework I created for overwhelmed moms. Each principle is an important part of emotional well-being and can help you in your personal assessment of how you're doing. Today's principle is Bolster Your Boundaries. This is one that I'm still really working on with some relationships in my life - and I share a personal example of this in the episode! As you go along with this mini-series, you can use this self-assessment I've created to visually assess how you're doing in each of the principles we discuss. I hope you find this mini-series helpful as you take time to consider your own emotional well-being. I'm rooting for you! *** Announcements: Self-Assessment for Moms: Click here to download my FREE self-assessment to go along with each of the 9 principles we'll be discussing through the mini-series. You will also be added to the list for more information about SAM and you'll get a special discount if you sign up for SAM! Self-Assured Motherhood Program: Doors to SAM will be opening soon! Join the waitlist! Related Episodes like this one on Bolster Your Boundaries: 262: 3 Ways to Recover from Mom Burnout 314: How to Feel like Yourself in Motherhood // Aleisha McKean 349: Overcoming Decision Fatigue through Reflection // Emily P. Freeman ***

My kids are headed back to school soon, and they will be doing all sorts of assessments to see how they're doing in math and reading and writing. And this got me thinking: I need to do a series of mini-podcast episodes during this back-to-school season for moms to assess how they are doing, not with balancing equations or diagramming sentences (because I have a feeling most of us would fail those assessments 🥴), but to assess something way more important: our own levels of emotional wellbeing. For the next two weeks, Monday-Friday, I will be publishing a mini-episode to introduce you to each of the principles I teach in my Self-Assured Motherhood course, a framework I created for overwhelmed moms. Each principle is an important part of emotional well-being and can help you in your personal assessment of how you're doing. Today's principle is Study Your Story. It's a deep one, and can be a hard one, but it's so important. As you go along with this mini-series, you can use this self-assessment I've created to visually assess how you're doing in each of the principles we discuss. I hope you find this mini-series helpful as you take time to consider your own emotional well-being. I'm rooting for you! *** Announcements: Self-Assessment for Moms: Click here to download my FREE self-assessment to go along with each of the 9 principles we'll be discussing through the mini-series. You will also be added to the list for more information about SAM and you'll get a special discount if you sign up for SAM! Self-Assured Motherhood Program: Doors to SAM will be opening soon! Join the waitlist! Related Episodes like this one on Studying Your Story: 262: 3 Ways to Recover from Mom Burnout 314: How to Feel like Yourself in Motherhood // Aleisha McKean 349: Overcoming Decision Fatigue through Reflection // Emily P. Freeman Sponsor: BetterHelp: 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy. ***

My kids are headed back to school soon, and they will be doing all sorts of assessments to see how they're doing in math and reading and writing. And this got me thinking: I need to do a series of mini-podcast episodes during this back-to-school season for moms to assess how they are doing, not with balancing equations or diagramming sentences (because I have a feeling most of us would fail those assessments 🥴), but to assess something way more important: our own levels of emotional wellbeing. For the next two weeks, Monday-Friday, I will be publishing a mini-episode to introduce you to each of the principles I teach in my Self-Assured Motherhood course, a framework I created for overwhelmed moms. Each principle is an important part of emotional well-being and can help you in your personal assessment of how you're doing. Today's principle is Celebrate Your Strengths, and it's a fun one! Do you know your strengths and are you celebrating them? As you go along with this mini-series, you can use this self-assessment I've created to visually assess how you're doing in each of the principles we discuss. I hope you find this mini-series helpful as you take time to consider your own emotional well-being. I'm rooting for you! *** Announcements: Self-Assessment for Moms: Click here to download my FREE self-assessment to go along with each of the 9 principles we'll be discussing through the mini-series. You will also be added to the list for more information about SAM and you'll get a special discount if you sign up for SAM! Self-Assured Motherhood Program: Doors to SAM will be opening soon! Join the waitlist! Related Episodes like this one on Celebrating Your Strengths: 262: 3 Ways to Recover from Mom Burnout 314: How to Feel like Yourself in Motherhood // Aleisha McKean 349: Overcoming Decision Fatigue through Reflection // Emily P. Freeman ***

My kids are headed back to school soon, and they will be doing all sorts of assessments to see how they're doing in math and reading and writing. And this got me thinking: I need to do a series of mini-podcast episodes during this back-to-school season for moms to assess how they are doing, not with balancing equations or diagramming sentences (because I have a feeling most of us would fail those assessments 🥴), but to assess something way more important: our own levels of emotional wellbeing. For the next two weeks, Monday-Friday, I will be publishing a mini-episode to introduce you to each of the principles I teach in my Self-Assured Motherhood course, a framework I created for overwhelmed moms. Each principle is an important part of emotional well-being and can help you in your personal assessment of how you're doing. Today's principle is Voice Your Values, and it's probably my favorite principle of them all! It's vital! Do you know your values? Can you articulate them? As you go along with this mini-series, you can use this self-assessment I've created to visually assess how you're doing in each of the principles we discuss. I hope you find this mini-series helpful as you take time to consider your own emotional well-being. I'm rooting for you! *** Announcements: Self-Assessment for Moms: Click here to download my FREE self-assessment to go along with each of the 9 principles we'll be discussing through the mini-series. You will also be added to the list for more information about SAM and you'll get a special discount if you sign up for SAM! Self-Assured Motherhood Program: Doors to SAM will be opening soon! Join the waitlist! Related Episodes like this one on Knowing Your Values: 262: 3 Ways to Recover from Mom Burnout 314: How to Feel like Yourself in Motherhood // Aleisha McKean 349: Overcoming Decision Fatigue through Reflection // Emily P. Freeman Sponsors: KiwiCo: Use code 3in30 for 50% off your first month on any crate line! ***

The mental load of motherhood is heavy, and I am always on the lookout for ways to lighten it. Can you relate? A surprising discovery I’ve made throughout the years is how dramatic a difference knowing and voicing our values can make in lightening our mental load as moms. When we know ourselves well enough to know our core values, we are able to decrease stress and pressure and build up the structure and support that we need. Knowing our core values is key to avoiding mom burnout! I was really grateful to have the opportunity to discuss this at the Happy Mom Summit with JoAnn Crohn. In the interview, I discussed 3 ways knowing our values can help lighten our mental load, and I’m so excited to share them with you today. I absolutely loved being part of the Happy Mom Summit. I hope you find these takeaways helpful in lightening the mental load of motherhood! *** Announcement: Values Guide Workbook: Discover your personal values with my helpful and FREE Values Guide Workbook! Head to the link! Self-Assured Motherhood Program: If you want to dive even deeper, the doors to SAM will be opening soon! Related Episodes: 349: Overcoming Decision Fatigue through Reflection // Emily P. Freeman 314: How to Feel like Yourself in Motherhood // Aleisha McKean 262: 3 Ways to Recover from Mom Burnout Episode sponsors: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. Green Chef: Go to greenchef.com/3in30class for 50% off your first box PLUS 50 free credits with Class Pass. BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! ***

Values-based budgeting is the key to approaching personal finances without shame and guilt. Did you even think that was possible?! 🤯 Money is one of those topics that brings up a lot of emotion - usually negative. Guilt, shame, stress, anxiety, frustration… It’s exhausting! We feel guilt and anxiety if we spend. We feel shame if we’re “too stingy.” We feel frustration at ourselves or our situations. Does this sound at all familiar? I can imagine you nodding in solidarity. If you’re struggling with the burden of all of these emotions, you’re going to love what Jen Smith has to say. Jen is a personal finance expert and co-host of the top-rated Frugal Friends Podcast. She is also the best-selling author of The No-Spend Challenge Guide and Pay Off Your Debt for Good. She is legit! For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. *** Announcement: Values Guide Workbook: Discover your personal values with Rachel’s awesome Values Guide Workbook! Head to the link! Self-Assured Motherhood Program: If you want to dive even deeper, the doors to SAM will be opening soon! Related Episodes: 369: How to Teach Your Kids about Money // Abby Chipman 203: 3 Ways to Change your Money Mindset Today // Sara Payne 363: Tips & Tricks for Family Travel // Meesha Slade Episode sponsors: KiwiCo: Use code 3in30 for 50% off your first month on any crate line!

Are you frustrated trying to figure out how to teach your kids to work? If you’re like me, you bounce around between different systems that are “going to work this time” and feel exasperated when they don’t. I don’t want to be a drill sergeant, but I also know it’s important that my kids grow up with a good work ethic! How do I find the right balance!!?? Thankfully, I was able to interview Danielle Porter. Danielle is a mother of six and someone I admire deeply because she's so careful and intentional in everything she does. I asked Danielle to come and teach me about teaching our kids to work, and to be honest, I was surprised by what she had to share! I hope you find her takeaways as helpful as I did! For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. *** Related Episodes: 369: How to Teach Your Kids about Money // Abby Chipman 180: Three Secrets to Helping Your Kids Behave Well // Ralphie Jacobs 293: Rethinking Housework // KC Davis Episode sponsors: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Paleovalley: Click on the link and use code 3in30 for 15% off your first order.

Do you like the idea of having a creative hobby but don't feel like you'd be good at it? I don’t consider myself to be an artistic person, but the truth is, I never even attempt art, so how would I know? We live in a society that is obsessed with productivity and excellence, so we often don’t give ourselves permission to try a new creative hobby just because we want to or because it feels relaxing or fun. Lisa Funk of Hand Lettered Design believes that the benefits of having a creative hobby go far beyond a beautiful finished product. I can't wait for you to read what Lisa has to share. For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. *** Announcement: List of Creative Hobby Ideas You Can Do Even If You’re Not Good at Them Get Lisa’s awesome products at Hand Lettered Design. Use code 3in30 for 10% off all of her educational products! Related Episodes: 305: How to Hold Space for Your Creativity as a Busy Parent // Elizabeth Bergeland & Ben Brashares 282: You Don’t Have to be Good at Something for It to be Worthwhile [Hidden Gem] 201: Living your Life’s Purpose in Every Stage // Brooke Snow Episode sponsors: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. Lume: New customers GET $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack. That equates to over 40% off your Starter Pack when you visit LumeDeodorant.com and use code 3in30 BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! ***

It’s about that time of year when I start to look for home-organizing hacks for the summer. Are you like me and you feel like clothes are multiplying? 🫨 My kids (and even my husband and I!) are changing clothes multiple times a day between swimming, working, and playing out in the hot sun chasing our dog, Petra. I am definitely feeling like it's time to get some good systems back in place in our home, and honestly, summer is a great time to do some organizing because we have more free time as a family. If you're also feeling ready to do a summer reset, my conversation with Jen Martin from Reset Your Nest will give you many great ideas. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here. *** Announcement: Click here for a printable of Jen’s awesome organizing hacks! Related Episodes: 321: How to Design a Home Full of Stories // Carly Thornock 312: How to Run Your Home like a Well-Run Business // Crystalee Beck 096: How to Organize Yourself and Your Home For the New School Year // Mika Perry Episode sponsors: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. BetterHelp: 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy. Molly's Suds: Pick up Molly’s Suds on your next Target run or order through my exclusive URL to get 20% off all Molly Suds products.

Do you love the idea of family adventures but struggle with the actual execution? Daily life with children is an adventure in and of itself, and sometimes, that's all we can manage. But sometimes, we are in seasons where we want to get out into the world more together. That's why I'm so excited about this special encore episode, so I can share this fantastic interview I did with Chamaine Wollenzein, in case you missed it the first time. She is inspiring! Oh, and if you're not a hiker or camper, don't worry - this episode is still for you! Chamaine and I discuss how a family adventure is any type of shared experience that is out of the ordinary. You get to do you! For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here. *** Announcement: Don’t forget to purchase your Flecks of Gold journal while they’re in stock! They just started shipping, and they are GORGEOUS! Related Episodes: 363: Tips & Tricks for Family Travel // Meesha Slade 295: 3 Road Trip Hacks for Traveling with Kids // Brittney Hanks 240: How to Get Your Kids to Play Outside // Angela Hanscom Episode sponsors: KiwiCo: Use code 3in30 for 50% off your first month on any crate line! Paleovalley: Click on the link and use code 3in30 for 15% off your first order. ***

Are you struggling to know how to teach your kids about money? Financial literacy for kids is so critical - we all know that. But it can also be overwhelming! That’s why many parents (myself included!) have questions about (and maybe even some guilt over 🫣) how to teach their kids about money. I have often felt like I'm not doing enough in this area, but I've also felt stuck and wondered where I can get started with it all. Can you relate? 🙇‍♀️ If so, you're going to love this episode with Abby Chipman. Abby is the finance director for 3 in 30, and she is a queen at managing finances as well as teaching budgeting skills to her family and those in her community. She recently taught a class about financial literacy for kids at a retreat I had for the Self-Assured Motherhood program alumni. The women at the retreat loved it so much that I asked her to bring her three takeaways here so we could all learn from her. Enjoy! *** Mentioned in the Episode: Abby's Book & Podcast List Jolly Good Dollar Related Episodes like this one on How to Teach Your Kids About Money: 203: 3 Ways to Change your Money Mindset Today // Sara Payne 312: How to Run Your Home like a Well-Run Business // Crystalee Beck 315: A Word from our SAM Sisters Sponsors: Mollys Suds: Pick up Molly’s Suds on your next Target run or order through my exclusive URL to get 20% off all Molly Suds products. Little Stories: To try out this brilliant app for families, simply download Little Stories from the app store or Google Play and enjoy reading with your child. BetterHelp: 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy. Greenlight: Sign up for Greenlight today and get your first month free when you go to Greenlight.com/3in30

Have you ever thought about using the Enneagram in relationships? If you don’t know what the Enneagram is or haven’t used it much in your relationships, you are in for a real treat! It is an incredible tool for improving relationships, and I am so thrilled to share it with you today! Now, a little backstory: For as long as I can remember, I've been a sucker for personality quizzes and profiling systems - anything that helps me understand myself and others more deeply. I think this probably started with taking quizzes in teen magazines with my friends while growing up in the 1990s. 😝 (Please tell me you were obsessed with these, too! For nostalgia’s sake, I looked some up and found this one - doesn’t it take you back?) Even now, in adulthood, I love learning about how I and others think and the differences between how we all move through the world. It fascinates me! I am excited to share with you a conversation I had with Enneagram expert Kelsey Lincoln who helps us understand how we can use it to improve our relationships. You are going to love it! For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here. *** Announcements: Don’t forget to order your Flecks of Gold Journal while they’re in stock! Right now thru the end of June 2024 enjoy $5 off each journal! Related Episodes like this one on Using the Enneagram in Relationships: 342: Communicating to your Partner that Things Need to Change// Eli Harwood 276: How to Stop Giving the “Silent Treatment” after a Fight // Aaron and Jocelyn Freeman 124: How to Stop Judging Yourself Episode sponsors: OneSkin: The world's first skin longevity company. Get started today with 15% off using code 3in30 at oneskin.co. BetterHelp: 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy. Lume: New customers get $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack. That equates to over 40% off your Starter Pack when you visit LumeDeodorant.com and use code 3in30 ***

A strong parent-child relationship is so important, but it can sometimes be hard to know how to build one. It’s my honor to share an interview with my Dad, Mike Westover. He has had, without a doubt, the biggest impact on my life, my mothering journey, and how I am trying to build bonds with my kids. My dad is and always has been a rock in my life, and I've been trying to get him to come on the podcast for many years, but he would insist, "What would an old man like me have to teach all of the mothers who listen to your show?" Well, a lot, as it turns out! I know you are going to love this conversation with him as he shares three simple, yet powerful things we can all do to forge a strong parent-child relationship. it's an honor to get to share this piece of my heart with you on this week after Father's Day. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here. *** Announcements: Don’t forget to order your Flecks of Gold Journal while they’re in stock! Right now thru the end of June enjoy $5 off each journal! Related Episodes: 043: What to Do When You Realize You Can’t Control Your Children // Marilyn Faulkner 038: How to Get your Teenagers to Talk to You (and it Starts When They are Young) // Tony Overbay, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 086: 3 Easy Ways to Build Life-Long Bonds with Your Children 365: Intentional Fatherhood // Tal Eyre Episode sponsors: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. Paleovalley: Go to paleovalley.com/3in30 for 15% off your first order. BetterHelp: 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy. ***

Today, I have a special bonus episode for the moms out there who are trying to work from home this summer, like I am. It can get so intense! It often feels like you’re not doing any of it well, especially with the kids home 24/7. As I was trying to prepare myself to manage this reality these next few months, I reached out to one of my Self-Assured Motherhood students, who is an expert in this topic, and asked her to record her best three takeaways for us. I hope you find them as helpful as I did! For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here. *** Announcement: Get your private podcast feed for working moms! Join my Self-Assured Motherhood Course! Related Episodes: 049: How to Involve Your Children as you Build a Business // Tonya Dalton of ‘inkWELL Press 102: How to Find Work Life “Balance” // Crystalee Beck of The Mama Ladder 244: How to Pursue Fulfilling Work Outside the 9-5 // Kim Rittberg Episode sponsors: Lume: New customers GET $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack. That equates to over 40% off your Starter Pack when you visit LumeDeodorant.com and use code 3in30 MollysSuds: Pick up Molly’s Suds on your next Target run or order through my exclusive URL to get 20% off all Molly Suds products. ***

My relationship with my dad is really special. I know firsthand how intentional fatherhood can impact a child’s life. With Father's Day coming up this week in the United States, I've been thinking a lot about my Dad, so I invited a dad I admire to interview on the podcast. Now, this podcast is for moms, so why feature an episode about dads? Well, all of us here in this community - whether you’re in the podcast community or you’ve joined my Self-Assured Motherhood program - are working hard to become intentional moms. And moms often ask me, “What can we do to get our husbands on board?” Unfortunately, there aren’t as many resources about intentional fatherhood out there, so I’m thrilled to introduce my guest to you moms so you have an excellent resource to share with the dads in your life. My guest is Tal Eyre, and his new book, Dad Mode, reveals some of the key lessons he’s learned about fatherhood. I’m excited to share with you three of the takeaways from his book in honor of Father's Day! For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here. *** Mentioned in the Episode: Dad Mode by Tal Eyre Join my Self-Assured Motherhood Program! Related Episodes: 086: 3 Easy Ways to Build Life-Long Bonds with Your Children 263: Intentional Grandparenting (and How It Can Bless Kids!) // Richard and Linda Eyre 358: Creating Golden Moments with Teenagers// Saren Eyre Loosli Episode sponsors: KiwiCo: Get 20% off on your Summer Adventure Series at kiwico.com/3in30summer ***

Hi friends! Today’s episode is a bonus episode! It continues my conversation with Meesha Slade in our main episode this past Monday. Meesha and I talked all about travel tips and tricks for families; however, she had some additional thoughts on family travel that didn't fit into our main episode. They were so awesome, that I had to share them with you in this bonus episode! Happy travels! *** Mentioned in the Episode: Free Downloadable Copy of My Values Worksheet Join my Self-Assured Motherhood Program! Related Episodes: 295: 3 Road Trip Hacks for Traveling with Kids // Brittney Hanks 193: How to Cultivate an Adventure Mindset as a Family // Chamaine Wollenzein 173: Adventuring with your Kids // Naomi Davis of Love Taza Episode sponsors: OneSkin: The world's first skin longevity company. Get started today with 15% off using code 3in30 at oneskin.co. ***

Do you have some fun trips coming up? Are you looking for travel tips for families? Summer is here, which means that millions of moms - literally! - will be taking trips with their families in the next few months. There will be road trips, family reunions, bucket-list trips, and even day trips. This season can be so much fun, but it can also be stressful. Riiiight? Tell me you feel this, too! This is why I invited Meesha Slade onto my show to share some travel tips for families. Meesha taught a class on family travel at my in-person Self-Assured Motherhood alumni retreat at the end of April. It was so timely for summer that I asked her to come on the show and share her brilliant tips with my entire community. You’re going to love it! For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here. *** Mentioned in the Episode: Join my Self-Assured Motherhood Program! Related Episodes: 295: 3 Road Trip Hacks for Traveling with Kids // Brittney Hanks 193: How to Cultivate an Adventure Mindset as a Family // Chamaine Wollenzein 173: Adventuring with your Kids // Naomi Davis of Love Taza Mentioned in the Episode: Free Downloadable Copy of My Values Worksheet Travel Trivia Podcast The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi UNO Sleeping Queens Trumpet of the Swan by E.B. White (audio version) Episode sponsors: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! ***

Figuring out how to parent teenagers can be … murky. It can often feel like we’re the bad guy no matter what we do! If you’ve been feeling at a loss for how to parent your teenager, and if you love Star Wars, Harry Potter, or The Hunger Games, you'll love the interview I did with Joey Mascio. Joey is a life coach who loves stories and helping teens become heroes in their own stories. I love that he also helps parents avoid being the villains! For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here. *** Related Episodes: 277: When Parenting Doesn't Go as Planned // Michelle Barrow 094: How to Help Your Teen Live a Better Story 038: How to Get Your Teen to Talk to You // Tony Overbay Mentioned in the Episode: Teen Training Bundle - FREE for 3 in 30 listeners! Episode sponsors: Savvy Learning: Click the link to try a trial class for only $5 to see if your child likes it. And if you decide to sign up, don't forget to use code 3IN30 at checkout for $25 off/month for the life of the subscription. Molly’s Suds: Order through my exclusive URL to get 20% off all Molly’s Suds products. Use code 3IN30 at checkout. BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy!

Knowing how to make reading fun for our kids can be exasperating! As a kid, I spent hours every day reading in the summer. I'd come home from the library with stacks of books. I was so jazzed when I got my "personal pan pizza" from Pizza Hut after I completed the Summer Reading Program. Do you remember those days? My kids are not quite as easily motivated. With summer coming up, I want to find ways to get them into books, but it will take more than the promise of a pizza to get them to dive in. They like to read but don't love it like I did as a kid. That’s why I’m truly grateful for this interview with reading expert Janssen Bradshaw. She gives strategies for how to make reading FUN this summer. Fun is something my kids can get on board with! I’m excited to share Janssen’s wisdom with you! For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here. *** Announcement: Visit 3in30podcast.com/savvy and use code 3in30 for $25 off the life of your subscription! Related Episodes: 145: How to Make Reading with Your Kids More Fun & Less Stressful// Janssen Bradshaw 281: Your Brain is not Mush: How to Continue Learning as a Busy Mom // Alli Roper 234: How to Stay Sane with Kids Home This Summer // Jamie Cook Episode sponsors: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Lume: New customers GET $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack. That equates to over 40% off your Starter Pack when you visit LumeDeodorant.com and use code 3in30

Are you stressed about how to entertain your kids this summer? The long, hot summer days can be, well, long (womp, womp). That is why I’m so excited to share my interview with Andi Smiley about her secret for entertaining kids this summer. And what, might you ask, is Andi’s awesome secret for entertaining your kids this summer? (drumroll…) It’s podcasts for kids! I (obviously!) love podcasts, and if you’re a follower of my show, I’m guessing you do, too. But do your kids know how great they are? If you haven’t yet introduced your kids to the amazing world of podcasts, you are in for a treat. Get Andi's free worksheet here. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here. *** Related Episodes: 003: Introducing Our Kids to Unexpected Heroes // Jennifer Brimhall of Raise the Good 246: How to Encourage Creativity in Kids // Noah Nielson 295: 3 Road Trip Hacks for Traveling with Kids // Brittney Hanks Kid Podcasts Mentioned in the Episode: Bobby Wonder Disney’s Frozen Forces of Nature Eleanor Amplified WOW in the World Circle Round Otter Space Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest Against the Odds (older kids) Wiser World Podcast (geared towards adults - good for older kids) Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls Snoop and Sniffy Dog Detectives Sleep Tight Science Koala Moon Bedtime History Episode Sponsors: Lume: New customers GET $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack. That equates to over 40% off your Starter Pack when you visit LumeDeodorant.com and use code 3in30 kiwico.com/3in30summer for 20% off on your summer adventure series Kneaders: Download the Kneaders app, and use promo code 3in30 to get $2 off an entree now through May 15, 2024.

Does positive journaling feel disingenuous to you? After all, there are really hard days when you’re a mom. Sitting down at the end of a rough day and writing down something positive can feel dishonest. Hop on to this week's episode and listen as I share an email I received from a listener who struggled with this. Hear how she navigates the balance between authenticity and optimism, and then hear how I’ve tried to do the same. If you have any thoughts about this balance, I’d love to hear! Come join me on Instagram, or leave a comment on my blog post! For full show notes, click here. *** Announcements: The Flecks of Gold pre-sale is happening now through Mother’s Day, and it is the biggest sale of the year! Related Episodes: 157: How (and Why) to Journal, Even If You’re Not a Journaler! // Kim Christenson of Promptly Journals 330: How to Delight in Your Difficult Child 304: Motherhood is hard. This helps. Episode sponsors: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. ***

Do you struggle to know how to connect with your teenager? Man, oh, man. The hormones, attitudes, busy schedules, still underdeveloped brains coupled with the overdeveloped longing for independence - sheesh! If you are going through a rocky time with your teenager, you are going to love what I learned from my mentor of almost 15 years, Saren Eyre Loosli. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here. *** Announcements: Flecks of Gold Journal - Order by May 12th and get $10 off! This is the BIGGEST sale we do all year - even better than our Black Friday sale! Related Episodes: 038: How to Get your Teenagers to Talk to You (and it Starts When They Are Young) // Tony Overbay, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist 303: How to Talk to Teenagers // Brooke Romney 211: Raising Independent Teens and Tweens // Amy and Margaret from What Fresh Hell Podcast Episode sponsors: OneSkin: The world's first skin longevity company. Get started today with 15% off using code 3in30 at oneskin.co. BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! ***

Do you struggle to stay calm during your big kid’s big meltdowns? You’re not alone! As a parent of spirited, intense children, I have plenty of experience with big meltdowns and "bad" behaviors. It can be especially frustrating when the kid losing it is a big kid! If you can relate, you will love this interview with Cheryl Cardall! For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. Related Episodes: 339: The Hidden Reason for Misbehavior (in kids AND parents!) // Wendy Bertagnole 279: Navigating Parenting Triggers // Nat Vikitsreth 083: Are Kids Today Harder Than They Were In The Past? // Katherine Reynolds Lewis Episode sponsors: Kneaders: Download the Kneaders app, and use promo code 3in30 to get $2 off an entree now through May 15, 2024. BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! KiwiCo: Build the best summer ever with KiwiCo! Get 20% off on your Summer Adventure Series by following the link! ***

Parenting anxious kids can be stressful! It's hard to watch our kids struggle. If you have a child who worries a lot, avoids certain social situations, or even shows physical signs of panic when facing their fears, you might start to wonder, "Does my child have diagnosable anxiety? Or is this just part of growing up? And what am I supposed to do to help them?" Sound familiar? I’m raising my hand! This is a personal topic for me because I struggle with anxiety myself, and just in the last few months, my daughter has started to show some symptoms of anxiety. If you’re like me, and these questions have ever come to mind, you will love my interview with Dr. Terri Bacow, a well-known expert in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I was thrilled to have a true expert on this topic! To see the full show notes, including takeaways, click here. For the full transcript, click here. Related Episodes like this on How to Parent Anxious Kids: 181: How To Encourage Emotional Wellness in Kids // Lisa Sabey 183: Parenting Children with Anxiety Disorders // Audra Elkington 310: Becoming a Worry-Free Parent // Sissy Goff Podcast Sponsors: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. Lume: New customers GET $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack. That equates to over 40% off your Starter Pack when you visit LumeDeodorant.com and use code 3in30 BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Kneaders: Download the Kneaders app, and use promo code 3in30 to get $2 off an entree now through May 15, 2024. ***

Do you or someone you know struggle with infertility? This is a surprise mini-episode as part of a series we do occasionally where I introduce you to other wonderful podcasts that might bless and benefit your life. These shows are all produced by or part of the podcast network that I am a part of, Cloud10 Media. Today's feature is a podcast called Fertility Chick. This week is National Infertility Awareness Week, so it is the perfect time to introduce you to this fantastic resource hosted by Abbe Feder, a certified life and fertility coach. If you want to listen to the full episode, click here! Get In Touch with Abbe: Website: InCircle Fertility Instagram: @abbefeder Abbe's Podcast on Apple: Click here Abbe's Podcast on iHeart: Click here

How strong would you say your sense of community is right now? With my increasing work commitments and the ages of my kids, I’m not finding the natural opportunities to meet up with other moms that I did when my kids were younger and going to playdates and parks and preschool. Building a community has become an increasingly difficult thing for me! That’s why I’m so thrilled I got to interview Jen Banks on my show. She inspired me to recommit to building a community—and not just any community, but a resilient community! For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here! Related Episodes like this one on Building a Community: 021: Three Easy but Impactful Ways to Deepen Relationships with Others 195: How to Love Where You Live // Jessica Dahlquist 201: Living Your Life’s Purpose in Every Stage// Brooke Snow Episode Sponsors: Kneaders: Download the Kneaders app, and use promo code 3in30 to get $2 off a whole pie now through March 30th. (Questions this one!!! March 30th??) KiwiCo: Use code 3in30 for 50% off your first month on any crate line! PrepDish: Visit prepdish.com/3in30 for a FREE two-week trial!

Letting go of your expectations of yourself can seem like an impossible ask. As moms, we want to do our best job! We want to be good moms! And yet, this so often leads to heavy, unrealistic expectations that leave us anxious, guilt-ridden, and completely exhausted. In this episode, I will share a sneak peek into one of the lessons of my Declutter Your Motherhood audio course to help show you how to begin letting go of those heavy expectations that weigh you down. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here. Announcements: Sign up here for the Declutter Your Motherhood class Episode Sponsors: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. Kneaders: Download the Kneaders app, and use promo code 3in30 to get $2 off an entree now through May 15, 2024. BetterHelp: Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! ***

Today I have a special treat for you. I am re-airing the audio of a class that my dear friend Miranda Anderson, taught for a group of 3 in 30 listeners back at the end of 2019. Although it was awhile ago, the wisdom that Miranda shares in this class about decluttering our busy schedules is timeless, and I knew we all needed a refresher! For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/353-busy-schedule Announcement: Overcoming Overwhelm Masterclass: Don’t forget to sign up for this FREE masterclass I’m teaching live on Zoom the first week in April. If you can’t make it live, I’ll send you a replay! Episode sponsors: OneSkin: The world's first skin longevity company. Get started today with 15% off using code 3in30 at one skin.co. BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! ***

I have received feedback from listeners saying they'd love more insight into the background of 3 in 30: what’s going on behind-the-scenes of the business, what it's like being a working mom, how my family's doing… all of the ins and outs. And I love sharing! I'm grateful that some of you care. So today, I thought I’d give a little 3 in 30 update. Enjoy! For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/352-3-in-30-update Announcement: Connected Mom Life podcast Self-Assured-Motherhood Class Flecks of Gold journal waitlist Overcoming Overwhelm Masterclass Episode Sponsors: Kneaders: Download the Kneaders app, and use promo code 3in30 to get $2 off a whole pie now through March 30th. Vionic Shoes: Use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. ***

I’ll confess that my house is often quite messy. I value order - I feel like I can think better when my house is clean! But with two creative children, a busy husband, a growing business, and an active dog, there is evidence of a lot of living in our home. Thankfully, Carly Thornock is here to help all of us learn ways we can intentionally manage the mess without having it get in the way of those relationships that matter the most to us. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/351-carly-thornock Announcement: Overcoming Overwhelm Masterclass: Don’t forget to sign up for this FREE masterclass I’m teaching live on Zoom the first week in April. If you can’t make it live, I’ll send you a replay! Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Lume: New customers GET $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack. That equates to over 40% off your Starter Pack when you visit LumeDeodorant.com and use code 3in30 ***

As I hope you know, I’m hosting a free masterclass on Overcoming Overwhelm during the first week of April. I've been preparing for it the past few weeks, which is probably why an interaction with my kids stood out to me a few days ago when I was feeling super overwhelmed and had a lot to do around the house. Something that I have not been great at as a mom is teaching my kids how to contribute around the house, but I've been working on it. Listen in to hear my thoughts about some mindset shifts I’ve been having around chores, my kids, and how I talk to them about it. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/350-chores-and-kids Announcement: My Free Workshop on Overcoming the Overwhelm (Happening the first week of April 2024!) Episode sponsors: KiwiCo: Use code 3in30 for 50% off your first month on any crate line! Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. ***

Decision fatigue is a real thing, friends. I’m sure many of you are like me, running around with too much to do and too many decisions to make. My guest today, Emily P. Freeman, believes that regularly prioritizing time to reflect on the past will actually make our decisions in the present more clear and peaceful. As a natural go-getter and busybody, I am inspired by Emily’s dedication to slowing down and practicing self-reflection. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/349-decision-fatigue *** Announcements: My Free Workshop on Overcoming the Overwhelm (Happening the first week of April 2024!) Emily P Freeman's new book: How to Walk Into a Room Episode sponsors: PrepDish: Visit for a FREE two-week trial! Kneaders: Download the Kneaders app, and use promo code 3in30 to get $2 off a whole pie now through March 30th.

Meal planning can be so stressful! That’s why I’m so excited to bring you this bonus episode with my friends, Stacie & Meghan, from the podcast Didn't I Just Feed You. I hope you caught my main episode on Monday because I shared the audio recording of my guest appearance on their podcast. Today's bonus episode is the second half of that conversation as these two awesome ladies applied my three takeaways to their experience with feeding their families–specifically, their experience with meal planning. So if meal planning is a challenge for you, like it is for me, I know you are going to relate to this lively conversation between two mom-friends who get it. -Meal Planning for Everyone Audio Course -Didn't I Just Feed You Podcast "For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/348-meal-planning” Announcements: Handout to walk you through the three-step process on your own. Text the word dinner to 33777 Free meal planning template from Stacie & Meghan Meal Planning for Everyone - Stacie & Meghan’s new audio course Episode sponsors: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. OneSkin: The world's first skin longevity company. Get started today with 15% off using code 3in30 at oneskin.co. ***

Making dinner for my family is…not my favorite. If you've been listening to the podcast for very long, you've probably heard me talk about this. It is a constant work in progress for me to figure out how to get dinner on the table, and one of the resources that has been helping me a lot in the last year is the podcast Didn't I Just Feed You. Stacie and Meghan, the hosts of Didn’t I Just Feed You, invited me on their podcast to talk about my journey with feeding my family and how I am learning to declutter the guilt and stress that I feel around this task. I had so much fun being a guest on their podcast, and they graciously agreed to let me air the audio of that conversation today on 3 in 30. -Meal Planning for Everyone audio course -Didn't I Just Feed You Podcast Announcement: Declutter Your Motherhood - Rachel’s audio course Handout to walk you through the three-step process on your own. Text the word dinner to 33777 or click here Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Kneaders: Download the Kneaders app, and use promo code 3in30 to get $2 off a whole pie now through March 30th. "For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/347-making-dinner"

We've spent the last month talking on this podcast all about nurturing our romantic relationships and learning skills for navigating conflicts, building emotionally mature connections, and communicating about vulnerable topics such as intimacy, sex, and desire. This week's episode is, in a way, a continuation of that same theme…because how much more equipped will our children be for their future romantic relationships if we start talking to them now, in age-appropriate ways, about their bodies, their relationships, and their impact on other people? Conversations about puberty, sexuality, and everything in between can be extremely intimidating for parents, so thankfully, there are people like Rowena in the world to help us with these tricky conversations! For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/346-the-talk Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Fabric: Life insurance designed by parents for parents to help you get a high quality surprisingly affordable term life insurance policy in less than 10 minutes. ***

The episode you're about to listen to is a fan favorite that we pulled from the archives. Do you feel frustrated with your partner when they don’t parent the same way you do? This episode is going to free you from carrying the burden of that dynamic in your home. Enjoy these three takeaways to help you thrive in your parenting and your partnership, even if you don't do everything the same way. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here. Announcement: I also wanted to remind you that as a special February treat, I put together a playlist for you of all of the relationship-focused episodes from the past 6 1/2 years of 3in30. When you sign up, this will be delivered to you as a private podcast feed. Click here to sign up! Episode sponsors: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order! BetterHelp: Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! KiwiCo: Use code 3in30 for 50% off your first month on any crate line! ***

In this brief bonus episode, Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife answers a listener question: What should I do if I need to take an SSRI for my anxiety, but it is dramatically decreasing my libido? Listen in for Dr. Jennifer's answer! Announcement: To hear Dr. Jennifer's first episode on 3 in 30, sign up for our relationships playlist! It's an archive of every relationships-focused episode we've ever had on 3 in 30, delivered to you via an easy private podcast feed. Go to 3and30podcasts.com/playlist to sign up. Get in touch with our Guest! Instagram: @finlaysonfife Website: www.finlayson-fife.com Courses: https://www.finlayson-fife.com/courses ***

Have you ever wished for some concrete things you could do to improve your marriage? I know I have. Well, in today's episode, Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife gives us three actionable things that we can do to become better partners and improve our marriages. I know you’ll love this amazing episode. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/343-become-a-better-partner Episode Sponsors: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order PrepDish: Visit prepdish.com/3in30 for a FREE two-week trial!! OneSkin: The world’s first skin longevity company. Get started today with 15% off using code 3in30 at oneskin.co. ***

This episode is a continuation of the discussion we had last week with therapist Eli Harwood. Eli and I dive deeper into what to do when there's trouble in your relationship when you desperately want a secure attachment, but it feels like it's a long way off for you and your partner. How do you work to build your connection with them while also holding onto your connection with yourself? For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/ 342-communicating-to-partner Episode Sponsors: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Fabric: Life insurance designed by parents for parents to help you get a high quality surprisingly affordable term life insurance policy in less than 10 minutes.

In Monday's episode, we talked with therapist Eli Harwood about How to Be a Safe Place for Your Spouse, and one of her takeaways was that it's important to light up about the things that our partner lights up about. Sometimes our spouse’s differences don't feel very loveable to us, and their interests might even feel scary or threatening to us. I loved Eli’s response to my question about this, and I know you will, too. Episode Sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy!

Are you in a secure relationship? We all yearn for secure relationships. We want to be a safe place for our partner and for them to be a safe place for us. Sometimes, though, it can be hard to know how to do this. How can I be that safe person for my sweetheart? How can I encourage him to be that safe person for me? As part of our February celebration of love, I’m interviewing Eli Harwood, a licensed therapist, who gives insightful ideas to help us increase the security of our relationships. I know you’re going to find this conversation incredibly helpful. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/340-secure-relationships More Episodes Like This One: 021: Three Easy but Impactful Ways to Deepen Relationships with Others 095: 3 Simple Rituals of Connection for your Marriage // Nate Bagley 221: Making your Marriage a Priority, Even in the Busiest Seasons // Rachel Fordham 106: 3 Ways to Improve Your Marriage TODAY: My Takeaways From a Night with the Gottmans Episode Sponsors: Green Chef: Go to greenchef.com/603in30, and use code 603in30 to get 60% off, plus 20% off your next two months. DockATot: Get 15% off the DockATot Mini Mat with promo code 3in30. ***

What if I told you that in this episode you will learn one secret that can completely change many of the misbehaviors in your home? Would you believe me? I hope so because that is what this conversation with Wendy Bertagnole did for me. Wendy is a special education teacher who is also a mother of three, and she's here to teach us about sensory preferences. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/339-reason-for-misbehavior Announcement: Wendy put together a guided workbook to help you figure out what works best for your kids. You can find that workbook here. Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! KiwiCo: Redefine learning with play and explore projects that build confidence and problem-solving skills with Kiwi Co. Use my promo code 3in30 to get 50% off your first month on any great line!

Today's episode is a special one in honor of Martin Luther King Day, which just passed last week, and Black History Month, which is about to begin in February. This episode is a conversation I had with my dear friend Jasmine Bradshaw on her podcast, First Name Basis. I think you’re going to love it. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/338-racism Episode sponsors: Fabric by Gerber Life: Life insurance designed by parents for parents to help you get a high quality surprisingly affordable term life insurance policy in less than 10 minutes. Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. Lume: New customers GET $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack. That equates to over 40% off your Starter Pack when you visit LumeDeodorant.com and use code 3in30 ***

In this bonus episode, Rachel shares her favorite tech tool for getting to-dos out of her brain! For show notes, visit https://www.3in30podcast.com/337-schedule-send Announcement: TODAY is the LAST day of my My Declutter your Motherhood Audio Course sale! This course will help you manage your mental load! Go to 3in30podcast.com/declutter to learn more. Sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! ***

As moms, the juggle of our schedule and commitments and responsibilities is REAL, and if you're anything like me, you might feel stressed out by it much of the time. I'm always on the hunt for the perfect productivity and time management system, but what if it could be as simple as just better utilizing the digital calendar on my phone? Today’s guest, Kelly Nolan, is going to help show us how! For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/336-time-management Announcement: My Declutter Your Motherhood Audio Course is on SALE now! Get $30 dollars off - including a buddy pass- through January 18th! If you've been feeling overwhelmed by the stress of motherhood and also a little underwhelmed by the joy of motherhood, where are all those magical moments you were promised? This course is for you. If this is peaking your interest, go to 3in30podcast.com/declutter. Episode sponsors: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. PrepDish: Visit prepdish.com/3in30 for a FREE two-week trial! Sign up by the end of January to get the free bonus meal plans. ***

I didn't want to end this series without sharing what is perhaps my favorite story from Greg's books because I felt so personally called out by it (in a good way!). I have thought about it often in the years since I read it, and so I wanted to read it to you today as well. Listen in to hear about Kind Gustav II and his warship the Vasa. For full show notes, go to 3in30podcast.com/335-not-overcomplicate Announcement: My Declutter your Motherhood Audio Course is discounted right now through Thursday, January 18th! I am passionate about helping overwhelmed mothers to simplify their mom-life so they have room for more joy, and this course is designed for busy moms, with all of the lessons delivered on a private podcast feed so you can listen on-the-go, around the house, or even just during 15 minutes of precious alone time while you get ready for the day in the morning. The course also includes a 25-page workbook to prompt deeper thinking and reflection, so you can actually apply what you’ve learned after you listen. AND you'll receive a Buy One Give One Buddy Pass when you purchase the course, so you can gift it to a friend or invite them to do it with you! Episode Sponsors: Vionic Shoes: Go to vionicshoes.com and use code 3IN30 for 15% off your order. ***

Author, Greg McKeown joins us today to share three tools from this book Effortless that will help us to lighten the mental and emotional load of parenthood. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/334-effortless Announcement: My Declutter your Motherhood Audio Course is on sale through January 18th! Go to 3in30podcast.com/declutter for $30 off! Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! OneSkin: The world's first skin longevity company. Get started today with 15% off using code 3in30 at oneskin.co. ***

As we head into a new year, I, like perhaps many of you, am feeling pulled to get back to basics--back to the essence of my life and what I want and the work that is most essential for me to be doing, both inside and outside my home. That's what has pulled me back to a book that I read almost a decade ago called Essentialism by Greg McKeown. He is my guest on the show next week talking about his second book, but I wanted to introduce him this week by talking about his first book, which I think is especially needed at this time of year. For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/333-get-back-to-essentials Episode sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! Fabric: Go to meetfabric.com/3in30 to get life insurance designed by parents for parents and get a high quality surprisingly affordable term life insurance policy in less than 10 minutes. ***