Motherhood Made Simple

Micaela Meister
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This is the ultimate podcast for Christian stay-at-home moms of toddlers looking to thrive in motherhood. I’m not going to tell you motherhood should feel easy, but there are so many aspects we can simplify to find more peace and more joy in motherhood. You don’t have to feel burdened, overwhelmed and stressed out in motherhood. As a Christian mom, you don’t have to do this on your own strength. I’m Micaela, a mom of three, here to help you simplify your home, find practical tips for parenting toddlers and work on a positive motherhood mindset.

  1. 5D AGO

    63 | How to make potty-training FUN for you as a mom

    The wet/dry vacuum you need for potty training: https://amzn.to/4ajDLOU The Wonder Of Creation Devotional: https://amzn.to/4adSRVR Brown Butter Brownies Recipe: https://bromabakery.com/brown-butter-brownies/ Are you nervous to potty-train your toddler? I'm back with more motherhood mindset encouragement! Potty training can be fun for you as a mom! I believe this subtle switch in thinking will change everything for you and your toddler as you figure out how to potty train your two-year-old or three-year-old.

    25 min

  2. FEB 9

    62 | Feeling stuck? A growth mindset can change the way you mother!

    Life-changing hairbrush: https://amzn.to/4tmQj0w Fervent Book: https://amzn.to/4bFvkzI Email me: hello@micaela.ca Are you feeling stuck in motherhood? Here's how a growth mindset can change the way you mother! Today I'm sharing one of my favourite motherhood skills and how it can help you in relationships, in marriage, in learning new skills and in your confidence as a mom and woman of God.  CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:38 Things I'm Loving 04:18 What is a growth mindset? 06:57 How does a growth mindset change motherhood? 19:06 My prayer for you

    21 min

  3. FEB 2

    61 | How to get dinner on the table when cooking feels hard as a busy mom

    20% OFF YOUR FIRST YEAR OF NATURAL CYCLES   https://www.naturalcycles.com/refer-a-friend?name=TWljYWVsYQ%3D%3D&code=referralid20&referral=99shhwn7kwr98owv&utm_source=NCApp&utm_medium=inappbutton&utm_campaign=refer_a_friend_pag   Cooking dinner can feel overwhelming in hard seasons of motherhood. Winter blues, postpartum exhaustion, pregnancy nausea, or just the daily grind. In this episode of Motherhood Made Simple, I share practical, realistic tips for getting dinner on the table without stress, perfectionism, or burnout. We talk about thinking ahead instead of panicking at 4 PM, breaking cooking into small tasks, lowering standards when needed, batch cooking, freezer meals, half-homemade dinners, budgeting for food, and working as a team with your husband. If cooking feels constant and exhausting right now, this episode will encourage you and remind you that this season is temporary! Perfect for stay-at-home moms, moms of toddlers, postpartum moms, and pregnant moms who want simple, peaceful routines in motherhood.   LINKS 20% OFF  YOUR FIRST YEAR OF NATURAL CYCLES https://www.naturalcycles.com/refer-a-friend?name=TWljYWVsYQ%3D%3D&code=referralid20&referral=99shhwn7kwr98owv&utm_source=NCApp&utm_medium=inappbutton&utm_campaign=refer_a_friend_page BUSINESS MADE SIMPLE https://amzn.to/3YxOT5g  📖MY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODDLER MOMS📖 https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ   READ MY BLOG micaela.ca/blog 💻EMAIL ME💻 hello@micaela.ca   CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:50 Personal Updates 04:12 The Struggle of Cooking Every Day 05:29 Take the pressure off for today 05:29 Permission to stop meal planning  08:40 Break up your tasks 10:34 Make huge batches 11:38 Lower your standards 13:40 Is your grocery budget too low? 15:06 Choose your priorities 17:16 Stop trying to be perfect 18:27 What we eat lately

    22 min

  4. JAN 26

    60 | My Natural Family Planning Routine as a Breastfeeding Mom

    20% OFF  YOUR FIRST YEAR OF NATURAL CYCLES https://www.naturalcycles.com/refer-a-friend?name=TWljYWVsYQ%3D%3D&code=referralid20&referral=99shhwn7kwr98owv&utm_source=NCApp&utm_medium=inappbutton&utm_campaign=refer_a_friend_page   Natural Family Planning can feel complicated especially while newly postpartum and breastfeeding. Today I'm sharing a few simple changes I've made to my natural family planning routine to keep things simple and effective even while getting broken sleep with irregular menstrual cycles.  For more, go listen to episode 26 https://www.micaela.ca/podcast/026 My favourite ovulation tests https://amzn.to/3L4Jxv5 20% OFF  YOUR FIRST YEAR OF NATURAL CYCLES https://www.naturalcycles.com/refer-a-friend?name=TWljYWVsYQ%3D%3D&code=referralid20&referral=99shhwn7kwr98owv&utm_source=NCApp&utm_medium=inappbutton&utm_campaign=refer_a_friend_page My Devotional for toddler moms https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ   CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:43 eating & reading 05:45 my convictions around family planning 11:43 the easiest way to do NFP with natural cycles 13:43 family planning with broken sleep 17:49 family planning with an irregular cycle post partum

    22 min

  5. JAN 19

    59 | How Chat GPT can help you as a busy mom

    Is ai going to take over the world? Is it a waste of our time to use Chat GPT as a busy mom? On today's show I'm sharing a few ways Chat GPT can simplify your life. I'm sharing a few silly prompts for good entertainment, how it can help you reflect more deeply, and practical ways ai can make your life easier as a mom. I'm also raising a few ethical concerns and sharing how I try to use Chat GPT wisely.    LINKS 📖MY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODDLER MOMS📖 https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ   READ MY BLOG micaela.ca/blog 💻EMAIL ME💻 hello@micaela.ca   CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:08 life updates 05:35 Using chat GPT to identify spiritual weakness 09:16 practical tips 14:23 roast me 18:07 more practical ideas 20:50 what other moms are asking 25:36 ethical concerns

    31 min

  6. JAN 12

    58 | Creating a Screen-Free Childhood in 2026

    Is it possible to raise screen-free kids in 2026? On this episode, I'm sharing what life looks like screen-free with four kids under four and why we took away our tv two years ago. If you've been looking to reduce screentime in your home or watch less tv, I hope this episode will encourage and inspire you! LINKS 📖MY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODDLER MOMS📖 https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ   READ MY BLOG micaela.ca/blog 💻EMAIL ME💻 hello@micaela.ca

    18 min

  7. JAN 5

    57 | How to get more done in 2026 as a busy mom of toddlers

    Why does it seem like some moms are doing it all when I can't seem to finish a single task? Let's talk about it! First of all, no one is actually doing it all. But today I'm pulling back the curtain sharing my favourite productivity hacks as a busy mom of four and sharing why it might be easier to accomplish more with more kids!  LINKS 📖MY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODDLER MOMS📖 https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ   READ MY BLOG micaela.ca/blog 💻EMAIL ME💻 hello@micaela.ca

    13 min

  8. 12/29/2025

    56 | how to read the bible more in 2026 even as a busy mom of toddlers

    GRAB MY DEVOTIONAL https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ    If you're trying to find the perfect Bible reading plan or figure out how to read the Bible more in 2026, this episode is for you! Being a mom of toddlers comes with many unique challenges and we have to adapt the way we read God's word. I believe it is possible to read God's word in any season of motherhood. Whether you have two under two, four kids or you're a first-time mom, I hope this episode will inspire and encourage you!  LINKS 📖MY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODDLER MOMS📖 https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ   READ MY BLOG micaela.ca/blog 💻EMAIL ME💻 hello@micaela.ca   CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:57 life updates 03:59 How to read the Bible more in 2026 12:28 My devotional

    13 min
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This is the ultimate podcast for Christian stay-at-home moms of toddlers looking to thrive in motherhood. I’m not going to tell you motherhood should feel easy, but there are so many aspects we can simplify to find more peace and more joy in motherhood. You don’t have to feel burdened, overwhelmed and stressed out in motherhood. As a Christian mom, you don’t have to do this on your own strength. I’m Micaela, a mom of three, here to help you simplify your home, find practical tips for parenting toddlers and work on a positive motherhood mindset.

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  • Creator
    Micaela Meister
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Motherhood Made Simple