Beyond Organised

Mel Schenker
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Beyond Organised: Simplify Your Life, Amplify Your Purpose Hosted by Mel Schenker, Founder of She’s Organised Because organising your life is just the beginning. Beyond Organised helps busy parents create intentional lives filled with balance, joy and purpose. Hosted by Mel Schenker, a wife, mum of four, Life Coach and founder of She’s Organised, every episode is packed with mindset shifts, practical strategies and real-life stories that empower you to take back control and live proactively. Mel’s journey from overwhelmed mum to organised entrepreneur fuels her mission to help others find freedom from chaos. With over 12 years of experience, she shares insights on productivity, work-life balance, parenting, marriage, faith and more. Whether you’re navigating the juggle of motherhood or simply seeking more structure and intention, this podcast is for you. Subscribe now to simplify your life and amplify your purpose. Follow Mel on Instagram @shes.organised and join the conversation!

  1. 2D AGO

    Year-End Reset For A Calmer 2026

    Send us a text The last weeks of the year can feel like a blur of loose ends and good intentions, so we’re stripping the noise back to three moves that actually change daily life: get honest with your budget, declutter your home like you mean it, and design your next year with intention and faith. If your months keep landing in the red or your rooms feel smaller than they are, these simple steps restore breathing room without adding pressure. We start with money clarity. A weekly budgeting rhythm shows you where cash truly goes, what to cut, and what income you need to bridge the gap. Then we head into a real whole-home reset. Not a quick tidy, but a purge that frees space, calms the family, and makes a three-bedroom home work without the weight of a bigger mortgage. We touch on practical rules for keeping what serves you, rehoming what doesn’t, and creating easy systems for shared kids’ rooms so evenings run smoother. From there, we shift to vision. We map an ideal day, turn it into monthly targets, and share how we set specific, aligned goals that respect our values and, for us, our faith. You’ll hear a short story about provision that reshaped how we plan, and why our word for 2026 is "Breakthrough". This spans across finances, family rhythms, and the kind of experiences we want to create while the kids are still little. The bottom line is intentional living: small, consistent actions that compound into a calmer home and a steadier year. If you’re ready to trade overwhelm for direction, press play, take what helps, and start with one room, one bill, or one habit. Subscribe for more practical organisation, share this with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a quick review to help others find the show. Your next step toward a lighter 2026 starts today. Support the show 🎧 Loved this episode? Here’s how you can connect! Get free resources to help simplify your life: beyondorganised.com/toolkit Join the She's Organised Hub. A coaching community and space for women like you to reclaim balance and order in your every day life. Let’s continue the conversation and follow me on Instagram and Threads: @shes.organised If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe and leave a review! It helps more people like you find the show. 💚 Remember, organising is a tool to live the purposeful life beyond it. See you next time!

    18 min

  2. DEC 21

    Christmas Help For Overloaded Mums

    Send us a text The holidays can be loud, fast and unforgiving, especially when you’re parenting little ones and carrying a full mental load. In this shorter episode, we talk candidly about a kinder approach to Christmas: putting the tree up late without guilt, toddler-proofing décor, and letting “good enough” be more than enough. If you’re grieving, stretched thin, or simply out of ideas, this is your permission to choose rest over hype and design the season around your real capacity. We unpack a few tips that actually help under pressure (even if you keep it in mind for next Christmas). Think pre-Christmas decluttering to clear space and donate what no longer serves, a lighter gift plan when your brain is at capacity, and small rituals that steady the week. You’ll hear how embracing a “do differently” mindset reduces stress, protects your energy, and keeps joy at the centre, even when traditions shift. Your kids want presence more than perfection, and the memories that stick often come from the calm you protect. We also open the door to more support in the new year. Our She's Organised Hub community focuses on real-life organising, group coaching, weekly focus hours, and practical templates that save time without the overwhelm.  Whether you’ve listened since April or just found us, we want your feedback, your ideas and your voice. Please tell us what topics would help you most and if you’d like to join as a guest.  You can find all the info you need at beyondorganised.com. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a softer season, and leave a quick review so more parents can find a calmer way through the Christmas holidays. Support the show 🎧 Loved this episode? Here’s how you can connect! Get free resources to help simplify your life: beyondorganised.com/toolkit Join the She's Organised Hub. A coaching community and space for women like you to reclaim balance and order in your every day life. Let’s continue the conversation and follow me on Instagram and Threads: @shes.organised If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe and leave a review! It helps more people like you find the show. 💚 Remember, organising is a tool to live the purposeful life beyond it. See you next time!

    13 min

  3. DEC 14

    Mums, Mindset and Six Figures with Business Coach, Alicia Croci

    Send us a text What if your business could love your life back? We sit down with business and mindset coach Alicia Croci to unpack how mums can build six‑figure businesses without burning out or hiding parts of themselves to fit a mould. From leaving the agency grind to rebuilding after postpartum anxiety, Alicia shares the frameworks and stories that turned survival mode into steady, values‑led growth. We get practical fast. Alicia breaks down her “fact versus feeling” filter so you can tell when a slow week is a data issue or a nervous‑system flare. We talk about choosing one monetisable skill to start, why pivots are proof of learning, and how clear, simple messaging beats complex funnels. You’ll hear how to use market research that actually informs offers, how to sell in a way that feels like you, and why letting the wrong audience go is the secret to attracting the right clients. If social media drains you, we map alternatives like podcasts, masterclasses or in‑person events, and show you how to reverse‑engineer a week that matches your season and capacity. This conversation is candid, warm, and fiercely practical. You’ll leave with a calmer way to grow: nervous system‑friendly strategy, authentic visibility, and a daily rhythm that respects family and focus. Whether you’re just starting online or rebuilding for sustainability, you’ll find tools to reduce hustle, make decisions with evidence, and build a business that’s simple, spacious, and profitable. Follow @aliciacroci to get your online business started! Subscribe for more honest, actionable conversations, then share this episode with a friend who needs permission to do business their way. If it resonated, leave a review to help more mums find a path to growth without the grind. Support the show 🎧 Loved this episode? Here’s how you can connect! Get free resources to help simplify your life: beyondorganised.com/toolkit Join the She's Organised Hub. A coaching community and space for women like you to reclaim balance and order in your every day life. Let’s continue the conversation and follow me on Instagram and Threads: @shes.organised If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe and leave a review! It helps more people like you find the show. 💚 Remember, organising is a tool to live the purposeful life beyond it. See you next time!

    41 min

  4. DEC 7

    From Hidden Expert To Headline: KJ Blattenbauer On PR That Builds Real Authority

    Send us a text For all the business mums out there... Tired of posting daily and hoping the algorithm notices? We sat down with publicist KJ Blattenbauer to unpack a calmer, smarter path to visibility that actually brings clients.  KJ has helped overlooked experts move from “best kept secret” to media-backed authority, and she’s refreshingly honest about the mindset traps that keep capable people hiding: fear of bragging, trolls, and the myth that going viral equals growth. We dig into how to tell your story without feeling salesy, the enduring power of third‑party credibility, and why PR still works in any market. KJ shares a preview of her new book, Pitchworthy, which pairs pep talk with practicals: finding your angle, building a targeted media list, writing useful pitches, and planning for the inevitable criticism that comes with being visible. Her take is simple and liberating: authority compounds when respected outlets vouch for you, and those features keep working long after a social post disappears. You’ll also hear a candid look at real life behind the highlight reel. We talk time blocking, colour‑coded priorities, and the truth that no one “juggles it all.” For many of us (especially mums) there’s power in recognising transferable strengths: planning, prioritising, and delivering under pressure. Those skills belong on your professional stage. We challenge the 100 percent rule, too: apply, pitch, and ship at 60 percent, then learn in public. Action builds confidence; waiting drains it. If you’re ready to trade noise for credibility and step into steady, sustainable visibility, this conversation will give you a clear first step and the courage to take it.  Follow KJ on Instagram @kjblattenbauer and find more info on her website: https://www.hearsaypr.com/  Subscribe for more honest, practical conversations on growth, share this with a friend who’s sitting on a great story, and leave a rating to help more amazing women like you, find us. Support the show 🎧 Loved this episode? Here’s how you can connect! Get free resources to help simplify your life: beyondorganised.com/toolkit Join the She's Organised Hub. A coaching community and space for women like you to reclaim balance and order in your every day life. Let’s continue the conversation and follow me on Instagram and Threads: @shes.organised If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe and leave a review! It helps more people like you find the show. 💚 Remember, organising is a tool to live the purposeful life beyond it. See you next time!

    26 min

  5. NOV 30

    Navigating The Empty Nest with Suzy Mighell

    Send us a text The silence after the kids move out can be louder than the chaos that came before. We sit down with Suzy from Empty Nest Blessed to unpack what really helps in that moment: reclaiming identity, building purpose you actually want, and navigating adult children with trust and respect. Suzy’s story blends warmth, faith, and straight-talking practicals, making the path feel clear even when emotions are messy. We start with the foundation: who you are beyond the role of mum. Suzy shares a simple exercise to ask ten people for three words that describe you. The responses can reframe your strengths and point you toward work, service, or creativity that fits. From there, we get tactical: a three-list reset to separate what you need to do from what you want to do, plus a counterintuitive move that works wonders: book a one-week getaway within two months of becoming an empty nester. Step back, lower the noise, plan with intention. The heart of the conversation tackles the toughest transition: shifting from managing your kids to mentoring when asked. We break down why unsolicited advice undermines confidence, how to keep the welcome mat out while keeping your mouth closed, and how to set healthy boundaries with boomerang kids who return home.  Suzy also speaks candidly about fear (of aging, of tech, of asking for what you’re worth) and how small, steady actions rebuild courage. We talk marriage-first rhythms, date nights that model stability, and choosing purpose that fits your season, whether that’s learning, travelling, serving, or starting something new. Connect with Suzy at emptynestblessed.com or on her Instagram @emptynestblessed If you’re navigating the empty nest or getting ready for it, this conversation offers clarity, calm, and a practical roadmap. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs it, and leave a review to tell us the one boundary or brave step you’ll take this week. Support the show 🎧 Loved this episode? Here’s how you can connect! Get free resources to help simplify your life: beyondorganised.com/toolkit Join the She's Organised Hub. A coaching community and space for women like you to reclaim balance and order in your every day life. Let’s continue the conversation and follow me on Instagram and Threads: @shes.organised If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe and leave a review! It helps more people like you find the show. 💚 Remember, organising is a tool to live the purposeful life beyond it. See you next time!

    34 min

  6. NOV 23

    Mindful Support For Vulenerable People, with Monika Varela

    Send us a text Some conversations feel like a deep exhale. This one with psychologist and mindfulness instructor Monika Varela goes straight to the heart of calm: how to hold yourself when life is loud, messy, or frightening, and how small, reliable practices can restore choice when everything else feels out of your hands. Monika shares her journey from corporate schedules and burnout to one-to-one therapeutic work and hospital-based mindfulness for oncology patients and carers. We unpack what “holding space” actually means—preparing yourself before sessions, meeting people without judgement, using body-based awareness and breath to let hard feelings exist long enough to soften. She explains why trust is built, not rushed, and how a safe container allows clients to say the things they have never voiced. Along the way we talk candidly about stigma, the myth that help is only for crisis, and the courage required to ask for support. Cancer is a recurring thread, approached with compassion. We explore acceptance as a physical release, the power of naming the reality, and the harm of shame-heavy wellness messages that imply illness is a personal failure. For patients who cannot control much, even choosing to colour or watch the sun move across a window can restore dignity. Monika’s mantra is simple and hard-won: focus on what you can control today: breath, attention, boundaries, tiny rituals that hold under stress. One grounding breath won’t fix a diagnosis or a tantrum, but daily practice builds the capacity to choose your response when it matters. We also connect mindfulness with organisation, showing how light structure reduces reactivity so you can respond with intention. Expect practical tools: micro-pauses, body scans, compassionate self-talk, and respectful ways to support loved ones who cope differently. If you’re ready to trade overwhelm for steadier habits and kinder inner dialogue, this conversation will meet you where you are. Find Monika on Instagram @yourjoyfulbeing If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend who needs calm today, and leave a quick review... your words help more people find support when they need it most. Support the show 🎧 Loved this episode? Here’s how you can connect! Get free resources to help simplify your life: beyondorganised.com/toolkit Join the She's Organised Hub. A coaching community and space for women like you to reclaim balance and order in your every day life. Let’s continue the conversation and follow me on Instagram and Threads: @shes.organised If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe and leave a review! It helps more people like you find the show. 💚 Remember, organising is a tool to live the purposeful life beyond it. See you next time!

    30 min

  7. NOV 16

    Cycle Syncing with Physician Assistant, Amy Dave

    Send us a text What if PMS isn’t inevitable but a signal you can decode? We sit down with physician assistant and women’s wellness coach, Amy Dave, to unpack cycle syncing: a practical way to align food, fitness, and your calendar with the four phases of your menstrual cycle. Amy shares how shifting her approach from “push harder” to “work with biology” transformed exhaustion into energy in just a few months. She saw a reduction in cramps, smoothing mood swings, and sharpening focus while working and raising three boys. Across the conversation, we break down how hormones change week to week and what your body actually needs in each phase. You’ll hear why 15–30 minute workouts can outperform daily 45 minute grinds when they match your cycle, which foods to reduce to lower inflammation, and how small diet tweaks can ease symptoms without rigid rules. We also explore tracking fundamentals, what a healthy cycle length looks like, and how to spot patterns that suggest hormone imbalances. For those navigating fertility hurdles, Amy explains how lifestyle can support PCOS and fibroids, and where endometriosis may still require medical care, while lifestyle changes can still reduce pain and stress. This is more than a health chat; it’s a life design framework. Learn to plan meetings, social events, and deep work around your natural energy peaks, and protect rest when your system asks for it. We talk candidly about normalising these conversations at home so partners understand and kids grow up informed and empathetic. You’ll walk away with clear starting steps. For tools and deeper dives, Amy shares her free guide on living without PMS, plus her podcast and YouTube resources to keep you supported. Connect with Amy on Instagram @thewealthofwellness or through her website: https://thewealthofwellness.com/ Grab her free guide here: https://subscribepage.io/LifewithoutPMS  If this episode helps you see your cycle as a roadmap, not a burden, share it with a friend, hit follow, and leave a quick review. Your feedback helps more women find practical, compassionate tools that actually fit real life. Support the show 🎧 Loved this episode? Here’s how you can connect! Get free resources to help simplify your life: beyondorganised.com/toolkit Join the She's Organised Hub. A coaching community and space for women like you to reclaim balance and order in your every day life. Let’s continue the conversation and follow me on Instagram and Threads: @shes.organised If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe and leave a review! It helps more people like you find the show. 💚 Remember, organising is a tool to live the purposeful life beyond it. See you next time!

    23 min

  8. NOV 9

    Choosing Help Over Hustle Changes Everything

    Send us a text The loudest voice in a busy home is often the quiet one inside that whispers you’re behind. We’re flipping that script with a warm, practical roadmap to move from overwhelm to action, without chasing perfection or burning out before breakfast. We start by naming what so many women feel but rarely say out loud: the loop of guilt, comparison, and negative self-talk that makes every hallway crumb feel like a character flaw. Then we get specific. I walk through a simple way to make space for honest reflection, map your current reality, and choose one clear target, like keeping the hallway clear or getting on top of bills.  Progress is visible, not wishful.  You’ll hear how SMART goals can be kind and realistic, why a one-year horizon is often wiser than a one-week sprint, and how small supports (timers, baskets, two-minute resets) turn good intentions into habits that last. We also explore readiness. Wanting change isn’t the same as being ready to take it on, and that’s okay. I share how to spot when you’re stuck in a victim mindset, how to step out with compassion, and why coaching works best once you choose to act. For my impulsive kindred spirits, there’s a better way: use that spark to start, then add guardrails to stay steady.  Beyond task lists, we talk identity and faith: holding the tension of being enough today while growing for tomorrow. As we move toward the end of the year, you’ll get a simple seasonal plan: pick one anchor habit and one tidy zone to protect your energy and keep your home and mind grounded. If you’re tired of trying everything and watching nothing stick, this conversation is your reset. We’re building a life that serves your purpose, supports your family, and shows your kids what resilience looks like, one doable step at a time.  So if you're ready for change but don't know where to begin, book in your free 20 min call with me and we'll get you moving forward again Subscribe for more gentle, practical strategies, share this with a friend who needs some encouragement, and leave a review to tell us the one small change you’ll start this week. Support the show 🎧 Loved this episode? Here’s how you can connect! Get free resources to help simplify your life: beyondorganised.com/toolkit Join the She's Organised Hub. A coaching community and space for women like you to reclaim balance and order in your every day life. Let’s continue the conversation and follow me on Instagram and Threads: @shes.organised If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe and leave a review! It helps more people like you find the show. 💚 Remember, organising is a tool to live the purposeful life beyond it. See you next time!

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Beyond Organised: Simplify Your Life, Amplify Your Purpose Hosted by Mel Schenker, Founder of She’s Organised Because organising your life is just the beginning. Beyond Organised helps busy parents create intentional lives filled with balance, joy and purpose. Hosted by Mel Schenker, a wife, mum of four, Life Coach and founder of She’s Organised, every episode is packed with mindset shifts, practical strategies and real-life stories that empower you to take back control and live proactively. Mel’s journey from overwhelmed mum to organised entrepreneur fuels her mission to help others find freedom from chaos. With over 12 years of experience, she shares insights on productivity, work-life balance, parenting, marriage, faith and more. Whether you’re navigating the juggle of motherhood or simply seeking more structure and intention, this podcast is for you. Subscribe now to simplify your life and amplify your purpose. Follow Mel on Instagram @shes.organised and join the conversation!

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