Beyond Organised

Mel Schenker

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, Award-winning Life Coach, Speaker 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 13 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. 5h ago

    Finding Rest in the Chaos of Motherhood with Carrie Newport

    Send us Fan Mail Rest sounds simple until you’re a mum with a full house, a busy brain, and a heart carrying more than most people can see. Carrie joins me again to talk about what it looks like to keep showing up anyway, not with a polished “super mum” mask, but with honesty, faith, and the kind of small steps that actually work in real life. We yarn about her new book, Broken Becoming Beloved, and how her story of motherhood, grief, and healing becomes an invitation for other women to reflect and realise they’re not alone.  We also dig into practical rhythms that help when life feels chaotic: doing one thing at a time, using the moments when motivation is there, and letting rest be part of the plan rather than something you earn. Carrie shares how she’s building community, why she created a five-day restart built on five-minute reflections and affirmations, and how those tiny wins can shift the way you see your day. If you’re searching for time management for mums, ADHD-friendly productivity, boundaries, and organisation that doesn’t demand perfection, you’ll find plenty to take away.  Faith runs through the whole conversation, especially around simplifying scripture and leaning into trust when your emotions are loud. We talk about a 52-week Bible study focused on women in the Bible, the power of prayer in hard seasons, and the freedom that comes from remembering you’re still you, not just “Mum”. If this chat helps, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs a breather, and leave a review so more women can find it. Support the show 🎧 Enjoyed this episode? I'd love to stay connected! 💚 Join the She's Organised Hub – Whether you're looking for community, practical support or deeper coaching, there's a place for you. Join our free Standard membership, or explore Premium and VIP for even more support. Let's continue the conversation inside the Hub! 📱 Come and say hello on Instagram or Threads – I share practical tips, behind-the-scenes moments and everyday encouragement to help you simplify your life and steward it well. @shes.organised If this episode encouraged you, I'd be so grateful if you'd follow the podcast, leave a rating and write a positive review. It helps more women discover the show and allows us to keep spreading this message of intentional living. Remember... Organising is a tool to live the purposeful life beyond it! See you next time! Mel 💚

    Finding Rest in the Chaos of Motherhood with Carrie Newport
  2. Sep 6

    When Being Capable Leads to Burnout with Anneliese Reeves

    Send us Fan Mail Being the capable one can feel like a superpower, until you realise it has started running your life. We’re joined by Anneliese Reeves, a pastor, event manager, mum of five, and former chief operating officer, to talk about the hidden pressure many women carry when competence becomes identity and productivity turns into armour. Anneliese shares the story behind her forthcoming book Chaotic And Competent, shaped by years of raising kids, leading teams, and learning to laugh through the mess. Together we tease out a hard truth: what we call “being responsible” is sometimes control in a polished outfit. We explore how self-reliance can creep in, why your capacity doesn’t determine your calling, and what it looks like to surrender decisions, timelines, and outcomes to God without switching your brain off. We also get practical with faith-based organisation and time management that works in real life: priorities you can revisit, lists that serve you rather than shame you, saying no without guilt, and letting other people help without feeling like you’ve failed. Mel shares a discernment moment where the right questions revealed a job offer’s true cost, and we talk about choosing peace, family, and flexibility over quick fixes that lead to burnout. Website: https://www.anneliesereeves.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anneliese.reeves/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anneliese.reeves.3/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@anneliesereeves  If you’re craving Christian productivity that’s rooted in abiding rather than striving, press play. Subscribe, share with a friend who carries too much, and leave a review so more women can find the conversation.  Support the show 🎧 Enjoyed this episode? I'd love to stay connected! 💚 Join the She's Organised Hub – Whether you're looking for community, practical support or deeper coaching, there's a place for you. Join our free Standard membership, or explore Premium and VIP for even more support. Let's continue the conversation inside the Hub! 📱 Come and say hello on Instagram or Threads – I share practical tips, behind-the-scenes moments and everyday encouragement to help you simplify your life and steward it well. @shes.organised If this episode encouraged you, I'd be so grateful if you'd follow the podcast, leave a rating and write a positive review. It helps more women discover the show and allows us to keep spreading this message of intentional living. Remember... Organising is a tool to live the purposeful life beyond it! See you next time! Mel 💚

    When Being Capable Leads to Burnout with Anneliese Reeves
  3. Aug 30

    Why You Keep Falling Back Into the Same Habits and How to Break the Cycle

    Send us Fan Mail You know that maddening moment when you promise yourself “never again” and then somehow end up right back in the same habit? Running late, spending you didn’t plan, putting yourself last, clutter creeping back in, procrastinating on the one task that matters most. We’re not treating that like a willpower issue. We’re treating it like a root cause issue. We walk you through a mini coaching session you can do with a notebook in real time, using the Five Levels of Why (the Five Whys) to get to the thought beneath the thought. We take common struggles across time management, money habits, self-care, home organisation and work productivity, and show how the surface problem often points to something deeper: weak boundaries, guilt around rest, emotional regulation, control, fear of judgement, or even identity. When you can name what’s actually driving the behaviour, you stop chasing random tips that never stick. Then we go further with the Vexenova technique, our practical framework for change: recognise what’s on repeat, reveal what’s underneath, replace the belief that isn’t serving you, rewrite what you’ll do differently, and reinforce the new pattern until it becomes natural. We also unpack the thought-belief-action-habit-life cycle, and (for those who want it) connect the process to Romans 12:2 and the renewing of your mind, blending Christian mindset coaching with real-world steps like delegation, boundaries and supportive rhythms. If you’re ready to break cycles with support and accountability, we share how to connect with us and where to find deeper coaching inside the She’s Organised Hub. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s stuck in a loop, and leave a review so more people can find practical help that goes deeper than the surface. Support the show 🎧 Enjoyed this episode? I'd love to stay connected! 💚 Join the She's Organised Hub – Whether you're looking for community, practical support or deeper coaching, there's a place for you. Join our free Standard membership, or explore Premium and VIP for even more support. Let's continue the conversation inside the Hub! 📱 Come and say hello on Instagram or Threads – I share practical tips, behind-the-scenes moments and everyday encouragement to help you simplify your life and steward it well. @shes.organised If this episode encouraged you, I'd be so grateful if you'd follow the podcast, leave a rating and write a positive review. It helps more women discover the show and allows us to keep spreading this message of intentional living. Remember... Organising is a tool to live the purposeful life beyond it! See you next time! Mel 💚

    Why You Keep Falling Back Into the Same Habits and How to Break the Cycle
  4. Aug 23

    Systems Over Hustle with Coach Lee

    Send us Fan Mail Your to-do list is not the problem. The real problem is trying to run your life on other people’s routines, reacting to interruptions all day, and calling it “just how it is”. We’re joined by Coach Lee, a criminal defence attorney by day and a productivity and accountability coach, to talk about what sustainable productivity actually looks like for women carrying big roles at work and at home. We get into the heart of time management for women: why planning matters more than motivation, how your calendar can protect focus, and what changes when you stop treating everyone else’s urgency as your emergency. Lee shares how she moved from fitness accountability groups into coaching, how the 2020 shift created space to step in, and why one-on-one coaching is so effective when productivity needs to be customised to your season, capacity, and responsibilities. We also unpack Lee’s Laws of Productivity and her simple Lee Method: look, examine, execute. It’s a practical framework you can use for anything from meal prep to meetings to building a business, without turning your life into a rigid timetable. We finish with a truth many high-achieving women need to hear: rest and downtime are not optional if you want to avoid burnout and show up with joy.  Follow coach Lee on Instagram @legallee.me and find "Lee's Laws of Productivity" on Amazon in your country today! If this conversation helps, subscribe for more, share it with a friend who feels overloaded, and leave a review so more women can find the support they need. Support the show 🎧 Enjoyed this episode? I'd love to stay connected! 💚 Join the She's Organised Hub – Whether you're looking for community, practical support or deeper coaching, there's a place for you. Join our free Standard membership, or explore Premium and VIP for even more support. Let's continue the conversation inside the Hub! 📱 Come and say hello on Instagram or Threads – I share practical tips, behind-the-scenes moments and everyday encouragement to help you simplify your life and steward it well. @shes.organised If this episode encouraged you, I'd be so grateful if you'd follow the podcast, leave a rating and write a positive review. It helps more women discover the show and allows us to keep spreading this message of intentional living. Remember... Organising is a tool to live the purposeful life beyond it! See you next time! Mel 💚

    Systems Over Hustle with Coach Lee
  5. Aug 16

    Hear God Through Journalling with Michelle Moragne-Morris

    Send us Fan Mail A blank page can be more powerful than a loud mind. We sit down with Michelle Moragne-Morris for a real, grounded chat about Christian journalling as a practical way to hear God’s voice, especially when life feels messy, emotional, or uncertain. Michelle shares what happened when she launched a journalling challenge and why so many people are hungry for a simple method that moves beyond a “journal dump” and into clarity, comfort, and direction. We talk through what prophetic journalling can look like day to day: writing fast enough to stay in flow, learning what God’s voice sounds like (often a thought, not an audible voice), and learning what the enemy’s voice sounds like so we don’t partner with shame or condemnation. We also unpack why dating your journals and recording dreams matters, because God often speaks early and fulfils later, and those written words can become timely guidance you can actually point back to. Parenting comes into the mix too, especially the tension of wanting our kids to believe while also letting them explore, ask honest questions, and build their own relationship with God. From people pleasing and identity in Christ to addiction, grace, and the fear that drives control, we keep it practical and honest, with takeaways you can use straight away. Follow Michelle on Instagram @michellemoragnemorris If this conversation helps you, subscribe for what’s next, share it with a friend who needs clarity, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Support the show 🎧 Enjoyed this episode? I'd love to stay connected! 💚 Join the She's Organised Hub – Whether you're looking for community, practical support or deeper coaching, there's a place for you. Join our free Standard membership, or explore Premium and VIP for even more support. Let's continue the conversation inside the Hub! 📱 Come and say hello on Instagram or Threads – I share practical tips, behind-the-scenes moments and everyday encouragement to help you simplify your life and steward it well. @shes.organised If this episode encouraged you, I'd be so grateful if you'd follow the podcast, leave a rating and write a positive review. It helps more women discover the show and allows us to keep spreading this message of intentional living. Remember... Organising is a tool to live the purposeful life beyond it! See you next time! Mel 💚

    Hear God Through Journalling with Michelle Moragne-Morris
  6. Aug 9

    Perfect Peace, Not Perfect Circumstances

    Send us Fan Mail Your brain can turn one stray thought into a “truth” that runs your whole life. If you’ve ever woken up already feeling behind, rushed through the day, then collapsed at night thinking “see, I knew I couldn’t keep up”, we’re pulling that pattern apart with a simple framework that makes the invisible visible. We start with Isaiah 26:3 and the word “steadfast” and why perfect peace is not the same thing as perfect circumstances. Then we dig into mental clutter and the kind that doesn’t show up on a to-do list: the thoughts you repeat, the comparison you carry, and the quiet beliefs like “I have to hold it all together” or “I’ll rest when I’m finished”. I share the cycle I teach in Mental Declutter, how thoughts shape beliefs, beliefs drive actions, actions become habits, and habits shape life, which then feeds right back into your thoughts. We also connect this to Romans 12:2 and the renewing of your mind, because lasting change rarely starts with another routine, planner, or burst of willpower. If you’re a woman juggling mental load, organisation, faith, and real life, this will help you find the deeper lever that leads to peace before productivity. If you want to go deeper, you’re invited to join the She’s Organised Hub community. Subscribe, share this with a friend who feels stretched thin, and leave a review so more women can find support. Support the show 🎧 Enjoyed this episode? I'd love to stay connected! 💚 Join the She's Organised Hub – Whether you're looking for community, practical support or deeper coaching, there's a place for you. Join our free Standard membership, or explore Premium and VIP for even more support. Let's continue the conversation inside the Hub! 📱 Come and say hello on Instagram or Threads – I share practical tips, behind-the-scenes moments and everyday encouragement to help you simplify your life and steward it well. @shes.organised If this episode encouraged you, I'd be so grateful if you'd follow the podcast, leave a rating and write a positive review. It helps more women discover the show and allows us to keep spreading this message of intentional living. Remember... Organising is a tool to live the purposeful life beyond it! See you next time! Mel 💚

    Perfect Peace, Not Perfect Circumstances
  7. Aug 2

    From Comparison to Confidence with Alana Hergert

    Send us Fan Mail A viral moment, a deleted TikTok account, and a pageant rooted in the Book of Esther all lead to the same question: who are we becoming while we chase “success”? I’m joined by Alana Hergert, a woman of faith, speaker, business owner, and Miss West Missouri, whose story holds both pain and redemption. We talk candidly about insecurity, healing, and the kind of confidence that comes from inner refinement rather than outside approval. We get practical about modern pressure points: beauty culture that swings between vanity and shame, motherhood expectations that turn life into a race, and social media habits that promise “community” while quietly feeding loneliness. Alana shares a surprisingly powerful lesson sparked by something as small as a nail colour, and we explore how grace, compromise, and character can shape the way we show up in everyday moments. If you’re navigating comparison, burnout, or an identity crisis, you’ll hear language for what’s happening and a calmer way forward. We also dig into purpose-led work, including Alana’s heart for Lavinity Publishing and helping testimony-driven stories get onto the page. Along the way we talk about seasons, capacity, and why measuring success only by money, likes, or visibility can pull you off course. The goal isn’t to do everything, it’s to do what God actually asked of you and let Him handle the results. Find Alana on Facebook at alanaHergert21 or Instagram @alana_got_jesus Subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next, share this with a friend who feels stretched thin, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway. What would change if you measured success by faithfulness instead of attention? Support the show 🎧 Enjoyed this episode? I'd love to stay connected! 💚 Join the She's Organised Hub – Whether you're looking for community, practical support or deeper coaching, there's a place for you. Join our free Standard membership, or explore Premium and VIP for even more support. Let's continue the conversation inside the Hub! 📱 Come and say hello on Instagram or Threads – I share practical tips, behind-the-scenes moments and everyday encouragement to help you simplify your life and steward it well. @shes.organised If this episode encouraged you, I'd be so grateful if you'd follow the podcast, leave a rating and write a positive review. It helps more women discover the show and allows us to keep spreading this message of intentional living. Remember... Organising is a tool to live the purposeful life beyond it! See you next time! Mel 💚

    From Comparison to Confidence with Alana Hergert
  8. Jul 26

    Drop The Super Mum Mask with Carrie Newport

    Send us Fan Mail You can be doing all the right things and still feel like you’re disappearing. That’s why this chat with Carrie Newport hits so hard: it’s honest, practical, and full of hope for any mum who’s been stuck in survival mode for years and quietly calling it “normal”. Carrie is a single mum of three, an author, and a certified life coach, and she shares how she stopped just functioning and started truly living again.  We talk about the pressure to wear the Super Mum mask, how fear of judgement keeps women isolated, and why finding community as a mum of teens or adult kids can be just as important as those early years. Carrie opens up about writing her book from decades of journalling through grief, divorce, and deep challenges, and we get real about the hidden cost of creative work and purpose-led business: the learning curve, the stretch, and the need to keep going when the “shift” hasn’t happened yet.  Carrie also shares the coaching tools she leans on most, including her seasons framework for healing, and a tiny habit that’s perfect for overwhelmed mums: five minutes to write three sentences, no polishing required. We weave into parenting neurodivergent kids, autism advocacy, and why life skills, love, and a fair go can matter more than grades. If you’ve been asking, “Where did I go?” or “Is it too late to find myself?”, this one will meet you right where you are.  Follow Carrie on Instagram @cariemarie38 or on Facebook Carrie Newport Subscribe, share this with a mum who needs it, and leave a review so more women can find the support they’ve been missing. Support the show 🎧 Enjoyed this episode? I'd love to stay connected! 💚 Join the She's Organised Hub – Whether you're looking for community, practical support or deeper coaching, there's a place for you. Join our free Standard membership, or explore Premium and VIP for even more support. Let's continue the conversation inside the Hub! 📱 Come and say hello on Instagram or Threads – I share practical tips, behind-the-scenes moments and everyday encouragement to help you simplify your life and steward it well. @shes.organised If this episode encouraged you, I'd be so grateful if you'd follow the podcast, leave a rating and write a positive review. It helps more women discover the show and allows us to keep spreading this message of intentional living. Remember... Organising is a tool to live the purposeful life beyond it! See you next time! Mel 💚

    Drop The Super Mum Mask with Carrie Newport

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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, Award-winning Life Coach, Speaker 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 13 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!