The Busy Vibrant Mom - Strategic Time Management, Home Organization, Productivity, Christian Mom, Christian Parenting, Declut

Michelle Byrd: Time Blocking Coach, Organization Coach for Moms, Productivity Mentor
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Having trouble fitting in a part time job and being a mom? Do you want to feel more balanced but don’t know how? Are you sick of being overwhelmed and exhausted? Do you wish you had personalized systems that work for you and save time? In this podcast, you will find strategic, personalized systems that will work for you and set you free from overwhelm, stress, anxiety, exhaustion, and trying to balance it all. My mission is to equip you to have more time by using strategic time management tools, like time blocking, batching, routines, systems, and habits. To help you be more organized in your home and save you hours in your day. If you are ready to let go of the stress of trying to do it all, managing a part time job, and balancing being a mom, then you are in the right place my friend! Hey, I’m Michelle—a Christian mom of three, wife, and strategic time management coach. I used to feel overwhelmed trying to juggle it all, often putting my to-do list before time with my kids. Now, I’ve learned how to manage and timeblock my time to create margin, so I can say “yes” to my kids without guilt. I’m here to help other moms find peace and balance, manage their time, and be less overwhelmed. Ready for personalized strategic systems that work? Grab your lukewarm coffee, and let’s dive in!

  1. 3d ago

    EP469 // Beat the Back to School Rush: How to Plan for Fall Before It Sneaks Up on You

    Fall has a way of completely sneaking up on us.  One minute you're in the slow, sweet rhythm of summer — lazy pool days, vacations, summer camps, no alarm clocks, and that beautiful feeling of finally exhaling. And then suddenly — bam. Back to school is two weeks away and you're staring down a calendar that went from zero to sixty overnight. We realized this at our Get It Done Planning Party last Friday. We were mapping out the week ahead and it hit me — the last few weeks of summer are here.  If we don't get intentional now, the last bit of summer will fade away.  So today I want to talk about something really practical and kind of exciting — how to use these last precious weeks of summer to actually prepare for fall so that when school starts, you feel ready instead of reactive. We're talking about: ✨ How to plan and time block your week in a way that actually works ✨ The most common productivity mistakes moms make and how to avoid them ✨ How to map out the rest of your summer with your family before it slips away ✨ Simple back to school prep that will make August feel so much more manageable This is such a practical, empowering episode — and whether you're soaking up the last days of summer or already feeling the back to school pressure creeping in, I think this conversation is going to give you exactly the clarity and tools you need. So grab your coffee, take a deep breath, and let's dive in. Quick Announcements: We have some fun things coming up: We had the best time at our Get It Done Planning Party on Friday the 17th — and we definitely want to do it again! If you're on the insider email list, you get to vote on the next date. Make sure you're subscribed so your voice counts! We have another fun event coming up on Aug 7th, so mark your calendars.   All the details are coming soon via email so make sure you're on my list — and if you have any questions reach out at contact@byrdmichelle.com.  I cannot wait to see you there!  We are starting up another round of group coaching in the fall.  If you have any questions about it or would like to grab your spot before we officially open the doors you can jump on the waitlist on the website (www.byrdmichelle.com).  I pray this episode blesses you! Michelle Grab a coaching call with me at:  www.byrdmichelle.com Email: contact@byrdmichelle.com website: www.byrdmichelle.com Facebook: The Busy Vibrant Mom  Instagram: @thebusyvibrantmom Linkedin: The Busy Vibrant Mom  Free Productivity Planner - my gift to you! www.byrdmichelle.com  Come join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom https://www.facebook.com/groups/2315591962144641/

  2. Jul 14

    EP468 //You Can't Systemize Chaos: The Simple Framework Busy Moms Need to Finally Feel Organized With Guest Dr. Tiffany Shelton

    Can I ask you something? Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you try, you just can't get ahead? Like you're constantly spinning, juggling a million roles, and running on empty — but the to-do list just keeps growing?  If that's you, today's conversation is going to feel like a breath of fresh air. I'm joined by Dr. Tiffany Shelton — a neuropsychologist, published author, and founder of the Impossible to Fail Method. She's spent over a decade helping high-achieving women break the cycle of overwhelm using evidence-based psychology and smart systems — and she's also a mom of two littles born 17 months apart, so she knows how mom life works. In this episode we're talking about: ✨ The four root causes of overwhelm keeping high-achieving moms stuck ✨ Why pushing through is actually making things worse — and what to do instead ✨ How to build systems that actually work for your brain and your season of life ✨ Why rest is one of the most productive things you can do This is such a practical, eye-opening conversation — and I think it's going to completely change the way you think about overwhelm and productivity.   Contact Info for Dr. Tiffany Shelton: https://www.youtube.com/@TiffanyShelton info@modambition.com   Quick Announcement: We have some fun things coming up this week.    Join us this Friday, July 17th from 1–2pm PST / 4–5pm EST for our Get It Done Planning Party. We'll plan the week ahead, review priorities, and troubleshoot what isn't working — so you head into the weekend feeling clear and prepared instead of overwhelmed. It's free, it's fun, and it's a planning date you didn't know you needed. Join us and have fun planning! All the details are coming soon via email so make sure you're on my list — and if you have any questions reach out at contact@byrdmichelle.com.  I cannot wait to see you there! Sign Up Link: https://michellebyrd.myflodesk.com/planningparty I pray this episode blesses you! Michelle   Grab a coaching call with me at:  www.byrdmichelle.com Email: contact@byrdmichelle.com website: www.byrdmichelle.com Facebook: The Busy Vibrant Mom  Instagram: @thebusyvibrantmom Linkedin: The Busy Vibrant Mom  Free Productivity Planner - my gift to you! www.byrdmichelle.com  Come join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom https://www.facebook.com/groups/2315591962144641/

  3. Jul 10

    EP15// Coffee & Tea with M&E: Real talk - navigating a new home, a new business, and a packed summer when you're a busy mom

    You are in for a special treat! This is another episode of Coffee & Tea (with M&E) Real Moms Talking About Real Things.  Join Emily McDermott, the host of Moms Overcoming Overwhelm and I as we talk about what didn’t work this week, how we pivoted, what things we are excited about, and things that made us laugh! We wanted to provide moms with real life examples of time management, organization, and pivoting when life throws you curveballs. So grab your coffee or tea, pull up a chair, and join us!  Quick Announcement  We have some fun things coming up.    A brand new FREE co-working and planning call — and I would love for you to join us!  The Get It Done Planning Party will be on Friday, July 17th.  We'll get together to: Plan and map out our week ahead.  Check in on our goals and priorities. Troubleshoot what isn't working and get personalized support.  It's completely free — just a fun summer gift for this community because you deserve support that actually shows up for you!  All the details are coming soon via email so make sure you're on my list — and if you have any questions reach out at contact@byrdmichelle.com.  I cannot wait to see you there!  I pray this episode blesses you! Michelle   Contact Info for Emily McDermott:  Moms Overcoming Overwhelm Podcast: https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/ Simple by Emmy: http://www.simplebyemmy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplebyemmy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplebyemmy/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1OzHKsGziu5IbkaHBQXGIw Facebook Group - Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms: tinyurl.com/momsovercomingoverwhelm Contact E-mail: info@simplebyemmy.com Freebie: 5 Mindset Shifts To Help you Let Go of Clutter: https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/   Contact Info for Michelle Byrd:  Grab a coaching call with me at: www.byrdmichelle.com Email: contact@byrdmichelle.com Instagram: @thebusyvibrantmom Facebook: The Busy Vibrant Mom  Linkedin: The Busy Vibrant Mom  website: www.byrdmichelle.com Free Productivity Planner - my gift to you! www.byrdmichelle.com  Come join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom https://www.facebook.com/groups/2315591962144641/

  4. Jul 7

    EP467 // Halfway Through Summer: How to Finish Strong and Set Yourself Up for an Amazing Fall

    Can I ask you something? How are you feeling about summer right now — like really feeling about it? Because if you're anything like most of the moms I talk to in early July — the answer is somewhere between "I love my kids so much" and "I am so ready for a routine again." And friend — both of those things can be completely true at the same time. Here's what I know about this exact moment in summer: the novelty has worn off a little. The kids have seen everything on Netflix. The snack requests are relentless. The house feels like it's in a constant state of chaos. And somewhere in the back of your mind you're starting to do the math — how many weeks until school starts again? For a lot of families that answer is only about six weeks away — because so many schools are back in session by mid-August. Which means fall is coming whether we feel ready for it or not. So today I want to meet you right where you are — halfway through summer, a little tired, maybe a little behind, but still with so much good stuff ahead — and help you do two things: First — finish summer STRONG. Because you still have six beautiful weeks and they can be really good. And second — start thinking about fall NOW. Because the moms who head into August feeling calm and prepared started getting intentional about it in July. We're talking about:  ✨ Why the summer halfway point feels the way it does — and why you're not alone  ✨ How to do a simple mid-summer reset so you can finish strong  ✨ Why starting to think about fall in July is the secret weapon most moms don't use ✨ What the back to school transition actually requires — and how to make it smoother  ✨ And how to set yourself up for an incredible fall starting right now This is such a timely and practical episode — and I think it's going to give you both the encouragement and the game plan you need for the second half of summer. So grab your iced coffee, take a deep breath, and let's dive in Quick Announcement  We have some fun things coming up this spring.    This summer I'm launching a brand new FREE co-working and planning call — and I would love for you to join us! Friday, July 17th we are having a Get It Done Planning Party, we'll get together to: Plan and map out our week ahead.  Check in on our goals and priorities. Troubleshoot what isn't working and get personalized support.  It's completely free — just a fun summer gift for this community because you deserve support that actually shows up for you!  All the details are coming soon via email so make sure you're on my list — and if you have any questions reach out at contact@byrdmichelle.com.  I cannot wait to see you there!  I pray this episode blesses you! Michelle Grab a coaching call with me at:  www.byrdmichelle.com Email: contact@byrdmichelle.com website: www.byrdmichelle.com Facebook: The Busy Vibrant Mom  Instagram: @thebusyvibrantmom Linkedin: The Busy Vibrant Mom  Free Productivity Planner - my gift to you! www.byrdmichelle.com  Come join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom https://www.facebook.com/groups/2315591962144641/

  5. Jun 30

    EP466 // Stop Crashing at 3PM: Simple Nutrition Habits That Keep Moms Energized All Day With Guest Coryn & Crysanne

    Can I ask you something? When was the last time you actually felt good — like, genuinely energized, strong, and clear-headed throughout your day? If you're like a lot of busy moms, you're running on lukewarm coffee, skipped meals, and sheer willpower. You crash at 3pm, you're dragging by dinner, and the idea of adding any kind of workout routine or strict diet to your already-packed schedule sounds completely overwhelming.  What if it didn't have to be that way? Today I'm joined by Coryn Brown and Crysanne Clay — a mother-daughter health coaching duo and the voices behind the Her Healthy Body Podcast. Together they bring over 20 years of experience helping Christian women — especially busy moms — care for their bodies in simple, sustainable ways, without the diet culture, the extremes, or the pressure to do it all perfectly. In this episode, we're talking about: ✨ Simple food choices that can stabilize your energy and beat that 3pm slump ✨ Why strength training might be the most powerful thing you can do for your body — and how to fit it into real life ✨ Small movement shifts you can sprinkle into your day without adding another thing to your schedule This is such a practical, encouraging conversation — and I think it's going to give you a whole new perspective on what taking care of yourself can actually look like as a busy mom. Reminder: We have some fun things coming up:    This summer I'm launching a brand new FREE weekly co-working and planning call — and I would love for you to join us!  Every Friday (Get It Done) starting in July we'll get together to: Plan and map out our week ahead.  Check in on our goals and priorities. Troubleshoot what isn't working and get personalized support.  It's completely free — just a fun summer gift for this community because you deserve support that actually shows up for you!  All the details are coming soon via email so make sure you're on my list — and if you have any questions reach out at contact@byrdmichelle.com.  I cannot wait to see you there!  Connect With Coryn Brown & Crysanne Clay:  Podcast: Her Healthy Body Instagram: @her.healthy.body Facebook Community: Her Healthy Body Website: herhealthybody.co   I pray this episode blesses you! Michelle   Grab a coaching call with me at:  www.byrdmichelle.com Email: contact@byrdmichelle.com website: www.byrdmichelle.com Facebook: The Busy Vibrant Mom  Instagram: @thebusyvibrantmom Linkedin: The Busy Vibrant Mom  Free Productivity Planner - my gift to you! www.byrdmichelle.com  Come join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom https://www.facebook.com/groups/2315591962144641/

  6. Jun 24

    EP465 // How to Plan Your Week When Your Summer Schedule Has No Schedule

    How's your summer schedule going so far?  Because if you're anything like most of the moms in my world right now — the answer is somewhere between "we're figuring it out" and "what schedule? There is no schedule!" And honestly? Both of those answers are completely valid. Here's the thing about summer that nobody warns you about — it's not just that your routine goes out the window. It's that every single week looks completely different. One week you're home with nothing on the calendar. The next week you're packing for a trip, dropping kids at camp, and somehow still trying to meet a deadline. And the week after that? Who knows. And yet — your inbox is still full. Your clients still need you. Your to-do list didn't get the memo that it's summer. So today I want to talk about something that is going to make the rest of your summer so much more manageable — how to actually plan your week when your summer schedule has no schedule.  This is the exact planning method I use every single week in the summer — and it takes less than 15 minutes. No complicated systems. No color coded planners. Just a simple flexible approach that works even when every week looks completely different. We're talking about: ✨ Why summer planning feels so hard — and why that's not your fault ✨ A simple 5-step weekly planning method built specifically for summer ✨ What to do when the week goes completely sideways ✨ And something really exciting I'm launching in July that I think you are going to love This is practical, real life, been-there-done-that advice — and I think you're going to walk away with something you can use this week.   Quick Announcement  We have some fun things coming up:   I'm launching a brand new FREE weekly co-working and planning call — and I would love for you to join us!  Every Friday (Get It Done) starting in July we'll get together to: Plan and map out our week ahead.  Check in on our goals and priorities. Troubleshoot what isn't working and get personalized support.  It's completely free — just a fun summer gift for this community because you deserve support that actually shows up for you!  All the details are coming soon via email so make sure you're on my list — and if you have any questions reach out at contact@byrdmichelle.com.  I cannot wait to see you there!  I pray this episode blesses you! Michelle Grab a coaching call with me at:  www.byrdmichelle.com Email: contact@byrdmichelle.com website: www.byrdmichelle.com Facebook: The Busy Vibrant Mom  Instagram: @thebusyvibrantmom Linkedin: The Busy Vibrant Mom  Free Productivity Planner - my gift to you! www.byrdmichelle.com  Come join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom https://www.facebook.com/groups/2315591962144641/

  7. Jun 16

    EP464 // Feeling Lost in Motherhood? Reclaim Your Time, Voice & Identity With Guest Whitney Voisin

    If you’ve ever felt like you’ve slowly disappeared into your roles—wife, mom, manager of everything—and somewhere along the way you got lost… this conversation is for you. Maybe you wake up already feeling behind. Maybe your days feel like a constant loop of doing and reacting. Or maybe you’ve thought… When did I stop feeling like myself? You are not alone—and you’re not stuck. Today I’m joined by Coach Whit Voisin, who helps overwhelmed moms stop disappearing in their lives and start reclaiming their voice, identity, and sense of self—without guilt. In this episode, we’re talking about: ✨ What burnout really looks like for moms ✨ Why choosing yourself isn’t selfish—it’s essential ✨ Simple ways to create space, clarity, and energy in your day This is such an honest, empowering conversation about stepping off the hamster wheel and creating a life that feels more aligned, intentional, and joyful. So grab your coffee, take a deep breath, and let’s dive in.  Quick Announcement  We have some fun things coming up this summer   I have something exciting to share!  This summer I'm launching a brand new FREE weekly co-working and planning call — and I would love for you to join us!  Every Friday starting in July we'll get together to: Plan and map out our week ahead.  Check in on our goals and priorities. Troubleshoot what isn't working and get personalized support.  It's completely free — just a fun summer gift for this community because you deserve support that actually shows up for you!  All the details are coming soon via email so make sure you're on my list — and if you have any questions reach out at contact@byrdmichelle.com.  I cannot wait to see you there!  Connect with Coach Whit Voisin: Website: https://sites.brandpod.ai/CoachWhitVoisin/previews/preview-20260226T151007 Facebook Link: https://www.facebook.com/itscoachwhit Instagram Link: https://www.instagram.com/itscoachwhit   I pray this episode blesses you! Michelle Grab a coaching call with me at:  www.byrdmichelle.com Email: contact@byrdmichelle.com website: www.byrdmichelle.com Facebook: The Busy Vibrant Mom  Instagram: @thebusyvibrantmom Linkedin: The Busy Vibrant Mom  Free Productivity Planner - my gift to you! www.byrdmichelle.com  Come join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom https://www.facebook.com/groups/2315591962144641/

  8. Jun 9

    EP463 // How to Actually Get Work Done When Your Kids Are Home All Summer

    Can I be real with you for a second? Summer is here — and so are your kids. All day. Every day.   And listen, I love my kids more than anything. But if you are a working mom trying to keep your business running while your children are home asking for snacks every 45 minutes and fighting over more screen time— this episode is for you. Because here's the thing nobody talks about: summer doesn't actually stop your deadlines, your clients, your inbox, or your to-do list. It just adds three kids, a disrupted schedule, and a whole lot of mom guilt on top of it. So today I'm getting really practical and sharing exactly how to actually get work done this summer — without missing out on the memories, without working yourself into the ground, and without feeling guilty every time you close the door to get something done. We're talking about:  ✨ Why your summer productivity WILL look different — and why that's actually okay  ✨ How to map out your summer work schedule around your kids' activities and trips  ✨ Simple ways to set your kids up so they can play independently while you focus  ✨ Why batching your work is your absolute best friend this summer  ✨ And how to actually close out your work day so you can be fully present with your family This is real life, been-there-done-that advice from a mom of three who is figuring this out right alongside you — and I think you're going to walk away with at least one thing you can try this week. So grab your iced coffee — because it's summer after all — take a deep breath, and let's dive in.    Quick Announcement  We have some fun things coming up THIS week:    Supermom’s Summer Camp is coming up THIS week (June 8-12th). It's not too late to join us, and it's FREE.  If you want to hear more about why Lori Oberbroeckling created this event and the inside scoop, check out a special bonus episode that was released last Friday.   Here's the link to come join us: https://secretsofsupermom.mykajabi.com/a/2148276522/pA6LZSvo I'm so excited to be part of the FREE Automated Sales Bundle happening THIS week June 8-12th— a collection of 60+ resources from online marketing experts designed to help you sell your offers on autopilot. We're talking sales funnels, email marketing, evergreen sales, lead generation, automation, and so much more — all completely free!  If your business has been feeling too manual or too dependent on you being "on" all the time — this bundle is for you.Check it out here: www.allisonhardy.com/automated-sales-bundle-5 Before you go — I have something exciting to share!  This summer I'm launching a brand new FREE weekly co-working and planning call — and I would love for you to join us!  Every Friday starting in July we'll get together to: Plan and map out our week ahead.  Check in on our goals and priorities. Troubleshoot what isn't working and get personalized support.  It's completely free — just a fun summer gift for this community because you deserve support that actually shows up for you!  All the details are coming soon via email so make sure you're on my list — and if you have any questions reach out at contact@byrdmichelle.com.  I cannot wait to see you there!  I pray this episode blesses you! Michelle Grab a coaching call with me at:  www.byrdmichelle.com Email: contact@byrdmichelle.com website: www.byrdmichelle.com Facebook: The Busy Vibrant Mom  Instagram: @thebusyvibrantmom Linkedin: The Busy Vibrant Mom  Free Productivity Planner - my gift to you! www.byrdmichelle.com  Come join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom https://www.facebook.com/groups/2315591962144641/

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Having trouble fitting in a part time job and being a mom? Do you want to feel more balanced but don’t know how? Are you sick of being overwhelmed and exhausted? Do you wish you had personalized systems that work for you and save time? In this podcast, you will find strategic, personalized systems that will work for you and set you free from overwhelm, stress, anxiety, exhaustion, and trying to balance it all. My mission is to equip you to have more time by using strategic time management tools, like time blocking, batching, routines, systems, and habits. To help you be more organized in your home and save you hours in your day. If you are ready to let go of the stress of trying to do it all, managing a part time job, and balancing being a mom, then you are in the right place my friend! Hey, I’m Michelle—a Christian mom of three, wife, and strategic time management coach. I used to feel overwhelmed trying to juggle it all, often putting my to-do list before time with my kids. Now, I’ve learned how to manage and timeblock my time to create margin, so I can say “yes” to my kids without guilt. I’m here to help other moms find peace and balance, manage their time, and be less overwhelmed. Ready for personalized strategic systems that work? Grab your lukewarm coffee, and let’s dive in!

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