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, 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. 4D AGO

    Fear Disguised As Loyalty Keeps Women Stuck with Grace Rabia Wood

    Send us Fan Mail Fear doesn’t always announce itself as fear. Sometimes it shows up as loyalty, silence, and a “good girl” version of humility that keeps us shrinking long after the danger has passed. Mel sits down with author and speaker Grace Rabia Wood to talk about what it takes to break generational patterns and heal the parts of us that parenting, relationships, and everyday life keep exposing. Grace shares how pain became the starting point for her work helping women heal, find their voice, and name what happened in a safe space. We talk about oppression and survival mode, why time doesn’t heal wounds if we refuse to face them, and how family and cultural systems can reward secrecy while punishing truth-tellers. If you’ve ever felt like you’re the first person in your bloodline to say the hard things out loud, you’ll feel seen here. We also get practical about mother wounds, self-talk, and how our inner world quietly shapes our kids. You’ll hear why fear can look like “honouring your family”, why boundaries can be called rebellion, and how healing can feel like betrayal when you start to outgrow old dynamics. Grace and Mel also speak openly about combining therapy and Christian faith, and what alignment looks like when you’re ready to move from surviving to becoming. Follow Grace on Instagram @grcerabiawood Subscribe for more conversations like this, share the episode with a friend who’s doing the work, and leave a review so more women can find it. What’s one pattern you’re determined to end with you? Support the show 🎧 Loved this episode? Here’s how you can connect! Get free resources to help simplify your life: beyondorganised.com/toolkitJoin the She's Organised Hub. A coaching community and space for women like you to reclaim balance and order in your every day life.Want Private Coaching? Sign up for a month now! (Link is open when space is available, otherwise join the waitlist.)Let’s continue the conversation and follow me on Instagram and Threads: @shes.organised ✨ Want to go deeper? Join the next round of Kingdom Woman Breakthrough. This is a transformational container for capable Christian women who doing all the things, yet sense God is inviting them into a more aligned way of living, leading and stewarding their time, energy and influence.  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
  2. APR 26

    One Year of Beyond Organised

    Send us Fan Mail One year ago, I hit publish on a brand new podcast and hoped it would help a few overwhelmed women breathe easier. Fast forward 52 weeks and I’m still here, still releasing every Monday morning, and still a bit stunned that Beyond Organised is now being heard across 56 countries and counting. This anniversary update is my honest behind-the-scenes look at what it’s taken to stay consistent while raising four kids, working, running She’s Organised, and navigating health setbacks, hospital visits, grief, and family challenges. You’ll hear how the podcast has changed since those early, practical organisation and decluttering chats, and why I’m getting clearer about the direction moving forward. Organising systems matter, but they are only one piece. I share why faith, identity, emotional health, and intentional living are becoming a bigger part of the conversation, and how building a level of order in your home and weekly schedule can give you flexibility when life throws the unexpected at you. I also want this to feel like your show. I ask for your feedback on what you’ve loved, what you want more of, and whether you prefer guest conversations or solo episodes. I’m opening the door to listener stories in year two and inviting your questions for future Q&A episodes on organising, time management, budgeting, parenting, faith and more. If you’d like deeper support, I share how the She’s Organised Hub works and other ways you can help keep the podcast going.  If you got value from this, please subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find this very special show. Support the show 🎧 Loved this episode? Here’s how you can connect! Get free resources to help simplify your life: beyondorganised.com/toolkitJoin the She's Organised Hub. A coaching community and space for women like you to reclaim balance and order in your every day life.Want Private Coaching? Sign up for a month now! (Link is open when space is available, otherwise join the waitlist.)Let’s continue the conversation and follow me on Instagram and Threads: @shes.organised ✨ Want to go deeper? Join the next round of Kingdom Woman Breakthrough. This is a transformational container for capable Christian women who doing all the things, yet sense God is inviting them into a more aligned way of living, leading and stewarding their time, energy and influence.  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!

    28 min
  3. APR 19

    Mum And Baby Yoga with Laura Correa

    Send us Fan Mail Postpartum can feel like waking up in a body you barely recognise, with a calendar that no longer belongs to you. Laura joins me to talk about mum and baby yoga as a grounded, practical way to reconnect with yourself while you care for a tiny human who changes daily. Her approach is built on mindful movement and bonding, without the pressure to be quiet, polished, or “back to normal”. If you’ve ever thought you’re not flexible enough, not fit enough, or not put-together enough for yoga, this chat is for you. We get into what actually helps mums most: noticing what your body can do now, building strength as your baby grows, and finding a community where babies babble, mums laugh, and nobody gets shushed for being real. Laura shares why the hardest part is showing up, why “come exactly as you are” isn’t a slogan but a strategy, and how a welcoming environment can shift your confidence faster than any perfect pose. We also explore yoga beyond the studio, including online options and “yoga for real life” ideas you can use in everyday parenting moments like the car seat struggle, getting out the door, or bedtime. We touch on spirituality and values, self-care that doesn’t feel indulgent, and why gratitude and self-love practices matter for kids as much as adults. If you want gentle postpartum yoga support, toddler yoga inspiration, or a more realistic path to wellbeing, hit play. Follow Laura on Instagram @mamiinmotion Use code "shesorganised" to get 10% off both websites: www.jananibalayoga.com www.HappyLittlePress.com Subscribe for more, share this with a mum who needs it, and leave a review so more families can find Beyond Organised. (Apologies that towards the end of the recording Mel's sound quality deteriorated and was difficult to understand. We were unable to repair the damaged audio. We hope you got value from this episode though).  Support the show 🎧 Loved this episode? Here’s how you can connect! Get free resources to help simplify your life: beyondorganised.com/toolkitJoin the She's Organised Hub. A coaching community and space for women like you to reclaim balance and order in your every day life.Want Private Coaching? Sign up for a month now! (Link is open when space is available, otherwise join the waitlist.)Let’s continue the conversation and follow me on Instagram and Threads: @shes.organised ✨ Want to go deeper? Join the next round of Kingdom Woman Breakthrough. This is a transformational container for capable Christian women who doing all the things, yet sense God is inviting them into a more aligned way of living, leading and stewarding their time, energy and influence.  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!

    29 min
  4. APR 12

    Pilates For Real Bodies And Real Life with Tabitha Green

    Send us Fan Mail Being told “it’s just anxiety” or “it’s just hormones” can make you doubt your own body, even when you know something is off. Today I’m joined by Tabitha, a Pilates instructor and mum who is on a mission to make Pilates feel less intimidating and far more useful for real life, especially for persistent pain, prenatal and postpartum recovery, and anyone who’s felt shut out by the glossy Pilates image online. We talk about what changes after kids, from confidence and body image to the practical realities of time, energy, and money. Tabitha shares why “common doesn’t mean normal” matters so much for women’s health, how learning simple anatomy and better language can help you advocate at the doctor, and what postpartum support can include, like breathing mechanics, pressure management, diastasis recti guidance, pelvic floor strength, and reducing stress incontinence without shame. We also go deep on POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) and the bigger conversation around post-viral syndromes. Tabitha explains why research and treatment pathways have lagged for decades, what protocols exist, and why a calmer, nervous system aware Pilates programme can be a more achievable starting point for some people living with chronic illness and fatigue. If you’ve ever felt like movement “isn’t for your body” or that you need perfection before you can start, this chat offers a kinder, more practical way forward. Subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next, share this with a friend who needs it, and leave a review to help more mums find the show. Follow Tabitha on Instagram @talltreepilates and her website is: www.achytoactive.com Support the show 🎧 Loved this episode? Here’s how you can connect! Get free resources to help simplify your life: beyondorganised.com/toolkitJoin the She's Organised Hub. A coaching community and space for women like you to reclaim balance and order in your every day life.Want Private Coaching? Sign up for a month now! (Link is open when space is available, otherwise join the waitlist.)Let’s continue the conversation and follow me on Instagram and Threads: @shes.organised ✨ Want to go deeper? Join the next round of Kingdom Woman Breakthrough. This is a transformational container for capable Christian women who doing all the things, yet sense God is inviting them into a more aligned way of living, leading and stewarding their time, energy and influence.  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!

    42 min
  5. APR 5

    Simple Wedding Planning Advice for Brides

    Send us Fan Mail A wedding can be stunning and still feel like chaos if you’re making decisions right up until you step into your dress. I’m sharing the practical wedding planning systems that make the day feel lighter, calmer, and far more enjoyable, especially if you’re someone who gets overwhelmed juggling details, people, and timelines. Because my sister-in-law just got married and I’m in the bridal party, I’ve been thinking about the five things that matter most whether you’re weeks away or more. We talk through how the wedding day runs on decisions made well before the date, why a simple running sheet changes everything, and how to confirm vendors and payments early so you’re not chasing emails the morning of. I also explain why you need a clear go-to person (or a few) to handle timing, vendor questions, and small issues so the bride and groom can actually be present. Then we zoom out to the part that lasts longer than any reception: the marriage. We get real about pre-marriage conversations like finances, expectations, where you’ll live, kids, and daily rhythms, plus why it’s never worth losing friendships or family over a one-day aesthetic. If you’re planning a wedding soon and want a calmer wedding day timeline with less stress, this one’s for you. Subscribe, share it with a bride or bridesmaid, and leave a review so more couples can plan with peace. Support the show 🎧 Loved this episode? Here’s how you can connect! Get free resources to help simplify your life: beyondorganised.com/toolkitJoin the She's Organised Hub. A coaching community and space for women like you to reclaim balance and order in your every day life.Want Private Coaching? Sign up for a month now! (Link is open when space is available, otherwise join the waitlist.)Let’s continue the conversation and follow me on Instagram and Threads: @shes.organised ✨ Want to go deeper? Join the next round of Kingdom Woman Breakthrough. This is a transformational container for capable Christian women who doing all the things, yet sense God is inviting them into a more aligned way of living, leading and stewarding their time, energy and influence.  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!

    20 min
  6. MAR 29

    The Easter Message For Everyday Life

    Send us Fan Mail Easter can sound like a story for the afterlife, but what if it’s also a roadmap for your overfull, ordinary day? If you’re constantly rushing, trying to hold everything together, and wondering why you still feel worn out, we’re digging into a different angle: Jesus didn’t only come to secure eternity, he came so we can live life to the full right now. We open up John 10:10 and talk about what “abundant life” looks like in the middle of work deadlines, parenting pressure, money stress, and the endless mental load. We move beyond the idea of being “saved from” and lean into being called into a new way of living (2 Corinthians 5:17) where conviction isn’t condemnation, it’s a loving nudge toward freedom. We also unpack why everyday faith matters more than looking put-together once a week, and how surrendering control becomes an active, daily choice. You’ll hear practical encouragement anchored in Matthew 11:28–30 for anyone feeling burdened, plus a grounded take on integrity and character through Colossians 3:23. We also explore purpose and influence, not as a platform, but as the quiet impact you have in your home, workplace, and community when you live with intention and wisdom (Ephesians 5:15–16). If you’re a Christian woman who feels like you’ve hit a ceiling, I share how to go deeper through Kingdom Woman Breakthrough and what it’s designed to shift. Subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next, share this with a friend who’s carrying too much, and leave a review to help more women find the support they’ve been looking for. Support the show 🎧 Loved this episode? Here’s how you can connect! Get free resources to help simplify your life: beyondorganised.com/toolkitJoin the She's Organised Hub. A coaching community and space for women like you to reclaim balance and order in your every day life.Want Private Coaching? Sign up for a month now! (Link is open when space is available, otherwise join the waitlist.)Let’s continue the conversation and follow me on Instagram and Threads: @shes.organised ✨ Want to go deeper? Join the next round of Kingdom Woman Breakthrough. This is a transformational container for capable Christian women who doing all the things, yet sense God is inviting them into a more aligned way of living, leading and stewarding their time, energy and influence.  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!

    22 min
  7. MAR 22

    Calm Anxiety and Boost Energy in Women 35+, with Nutritionist Sally-Anne Kearns

    Send us Fan Mail Anxiety that won’t lift, brain fog that makes you feel flat, and energy that crashes by mid-afternoon can make you question everything, including your willpower. We’re not interested in more guilt or more complicated rules. We want simple, doable health rhythms that work for real mums with full calendars and a heavy mental load. I’m joined by functional nutritionist Sally-Anne Kearns, who helps women 35+ calm anxiety using stackable microhabits that stabilise blood sugar, clear brain fog, and support steady energy. Sally-Anne shares her personal story of leaving a high-pressure career, navigating severe postnatal depression and anxiety, and rebuilding her health by learning how the body communicates through symptoms. We talk digestion basics you can start today, why “protein first” at breakfast can change your whole day, and how ultra-processed foods and modern oils can quietly add to inflammation and overwhelm. We also get practical about family life: easy protein options, simple meal structures, and meal planning systems that reduce fight-or-flight when the kids ask what’s for dinner. Along the way we touch on perimenopause, the stress “bucket” that fills over years, and why you don’t need to spend a fortune on testing and supplements to start feeling better. If you’re in a season where you need hope and a next step, this chat will meet you there. Follow Sally-Anne on Instagram @sallyannekearns or on Facebook: Sally-Anne Kearns. Subscribe so you don’t miss what’s next, share this with a friend who needs calmer days, and leave a review to help more women find the support. What’s one microhabit you’re willing to try this week? Support the show 🎧 Loved this episode? Here’s how you can connect! Get free resources to help simplify your life: beyondorganised.com/toolkitJoin the She's Organised Hub. A coaching community and space for women like you to reclaim balance and order in your every day life.Want Private Coaching? Sign up for a month now! (Link is open when space is available, otherwise join the waitlist.)Let’s continue the conversation and follow me on Instagram and Threads: @shes.organised ✨ Want to go deeper? Join the next round of Kingdom Woman Breakthrough. This is a transformational container for capable Christian women who doing all the things, yet sense God is inviting them into a more aligned way of living, leading and stewarding their time, energy and influence.  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!

    43 min
  8. MAR 15

    Women’s Hormones, Nutrition and Stress Explained with Naturopath, Monica Keys

    Send us Fan Mail Feeling overwhelmed by health advice that sounds great online but falls apart in real life? Monica, a Naturopath and Nutritionist with over a decade of clinical experience in women’s hormonal health and fertility, joins me for a grounded chat about what actually helps when you’re juggling family, work and a body that’s asking for more support. We get into the nuts and bolts of a personalised approach: tracking your real rhythms (hunger, energy, sleep, emotions), building nutrition that you can sustain, and understanding why stress can block progress even when you’re eating “well” and exercising. Monica shares why so many women under-eat, how protein and nourishment change the game, and why progress matters more than a perfect plan you cannot keep. We also talk fertility and hormone balance in a practical, evidence-based way. That includes reviewing blood work like ferritin, setting clear targets, and using simple lifestyle supports you might not expect, like warmth and helping your body feel safe. The conversation goes deeper into stewardship, faith and responsibility, especially when you’ve done what you can and still need to trust in God's timing. If you found this helpful, please subscribe, share it with a friend who needs more energy and more peace, and leave a review so more women can find the support they’ve been searching for. Support the show 🎧 Loved this episode? Here’s how you can connect! Get free resources to help simplify your life: beyondorganised.com/toolkitJoin the She's Organised Hub. A coaching community and space for women like you to reclaim balance and order in your every day life.Want Private Coaching? Sign up for a month now! (Link is open when space is available, otherwise join the waitlist.)Let’s continue the conversation and follow me on Instagram and Threads: @shes.organised ✨ Want to go deeper? Join the next round of Kingdom Woman Breakthrough. This is a transformational container for capable Christian women who doing all the things, yet sense God is inviting them into a more aligned way of living, leading and stewarding their time, energy and influence.  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!

    44 min

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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!