EncourageMoment Podcast

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The podcast for moms to receive a much needed boost in your day with words of encouragement and practical tips to easily organize and manage your home without stress. How do I keep my home organized when I don't know where start? I've tried everything and still feeling overwhelmed in my home, I'm so resentful of the constant house work-how can I manage all of this? I hear you, I've been there, and you're in the right place. The EncourageMOMent podcast is a home and life organizing show packed with actionable tips to help you feel good in your home, and great about yourself in the process. This show will serve busy women with homes that feel overwhelming, to help you get greater clarity and organized ease. Whether you feel chronically unorganized, have ADHD and find traditional systems challenging, or simply want to learn some tips and tricks to keep your home organized and functioning well, join me on the podcast where we'll discuss ways to make your home work for you- so you finally find a sense of peace in your home. I'm Elena, mom of 3 and host of the Kind Organizing Podcast- now renamed the EncourageMOMent Podcast. I dealt with home overwhelm for years, struggling with complicated systems that simply didn't work long term. I discovered ways to more easily manage the chaos of every day life and I'm here to help. Home organization can (and should) feel like self care, not added pressure. Welcome to the EncourageMOMent podcast, where I help stay-at-home and work-from-home moms create peaceful, balanced homes through practical organizing tips, mindset shifts, and self-compassion. If you feel overwhelmed by daily clutter, struggle with self-blame, people pleasing, boundary setting or want to build kindness toward yourself while managing the chaos of motherhood and home life, this podcast is for you. Join me for heart-led conversations, quick car chat episodes, and actionable strategies to help you bring more ease, clarity, and confidence to your home and your life. Whether you're seeking mindset coaching, creative ideas, or community support, the EncourageMOMent podcast offers inspiration and tools to make your organizing journey authentic and sustainable. New episodes drop regularly to encourage steady progress, little by little. Tune in and start transforming your home- and your mindset- today. Hit subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes, and for more information find me on Instagram @encouragemomentco I'm so glad you're here!

  1. Sep 16

    How to Practice Self-Compassion When Your Inner Voice is Critical | Reparenting, Attachment & Kind Self Talk

    If your inner voice is more critical than kind, this episode is for you. In today's EncourageMOMent Podcast, we're talking about self-compassion, harsh self-talk, childhood attachment, and how to begin creating a kinder inner voice—even if you didn't grow up with one. When we were raised around criticism, yelling, insecurity, or conditional love, it can be hard to believe that we are worthy without constantly proving ourselves. But it is never too late to build a new template. We'll explore why secure attachment and a sense of belonging can shape confidence, emotional regulation, and resilience-and why those of us who did not receive that foundation early in life may need to lovingly re-parent ourselves now. Most importantly, this episode offers a practical place to start: small, believable moments of self-kindness. Instead of forcing affirmations that your brain may not yet believe, learn how to pause during a shame spiral-whether you are running late, forgot something, made a mistake, or feel behind-and speak to yourself with the same compassion you would offer a child, best friend, partner, or beloved pet. In this episode, we discuss: • How childhood experiences can shape your inner critic • Secure attachment, belonging, and emotional resilience • Why self-criticism can leave you depleted and dysregulated • The connection between harsh self-talk, overwhelm, burnout, and shame • How therapy and inner-child work can support self-compassion • Why you do not need to "earn" your worth through productivity • A simple baby-step practice for shifting critical self-talk • How kindness helps you access practical solutions instead of staying stuck in shame • Reparenting yourself with compassion, patience, and love You are not a walking to-do list. You are human, worthy, and allowed to make mistakes. A kinder relationship with yourself is not fluffy or superficial—it changes how you parent, work, connect, rest, and show up in the world. Books mentioned in episode are by Eli Harwood and Brene Brown- highly recommend both. Connect with us on Instagram: @encouragementco   Listen for the free self-compassion audio resource linked in the episode notes, and explore the EncourageMOMent audio program for more support.

  2. Sep 10

    Entering into Fall with Matter of Fact Energy

    A short encouragement for moms experiencing back-to-school anxiety and anticipatory anxiety as fall begins. In this spontaneous mini episode of The Encourage Moment Podcast, I'm sharing the simple mantra I'm taking into a new school year: "We'll figure it out." For the mom who is always 10 steps ahead, trying to prepare for every scenario, this episode is an invitation to return to the present. Bring a little more matter-of-fact energy to the hard things: we'll do our best, take things as they come, pivot when needed, and figure it out together. Connect with me on Instagram: @encouragementmomentco and if this resonates I'd be honored if you'd share it with a friend and/or leave a review- I appreciate it so much & it goes a long way! xo, E

  3. Sep 10

    Car chat: feeling inpired by Dolly Parton as the epitome of empowered kindness

    I just recorded an impromptu car chat after thinking about Dolly Parton so much last week. What an incredibly inspiring women who held her own in interviews- even when the interviewer was trying to knock her off course, who believed in herself and her talent, who didn't take herself too seriously but did take her talent seriously- and who showed us all what it looked like to live out loud as our true selves, uplift everyone around us and be fully and unapologetically us. So glad you're here. Let me know your thoughts on IG at @encouragemomentco and thank you for having grace on the audio in this one- it's a car chat and my microphone was no where to be found- but it felt more important to share it than to wait for perfection. I think Dolly might agree. xo, E

  4. Sep 8

    Habits are Helpers with Monica Packer of About Progress (Part 2)

    In part 2 of our conversation Monica Packer discusses how to build habits without shame or all-or-nothing thinking in ways that are built for our real lives. Her new book Sticky Habits is out TODAY!! And is truly incredible. Hands down the best habit book I've ever read. If you have read habit books, made a fresh-start plan, tried to overhaul your routine, and then blamed yourself when it did not last, this episode is for you. Monica shares a shame-free, flexible approach to habit formation that accounts for real life: unpredictable schedules, caregiving, limited energy, changing seasons, anxiety, and the mental load so many women carry. Monica's central reframe is simple and powerful: habits are helpers. Their job is not to prove your discipline, worth, or productivity. Their job is to support you in feeling more like yourself. "Habits are helpers. Their only job is to support us—to help us feel like ourselves." "You want sustainability far more than you do intensity, especially in the beginning." You do not need routines, habits, or a home that demand you become someone else. You deserve support that meets you in the life and season you already have. Connect with Monica Monica's book: Sticky Habits  Monica's website: About Progress Follow Monica on Instagram: @aboutprogress Let me know your thoughts @encouragemomentco, and be sure to send this a fellow women who could use this wisdom in her life today, So glad you're here! xo, E

  5. Sep 3

    Ambition and Motherhood: A New Way to Think About Both with Dr. Anne Welsh

    In this episode, Elena sits down with Dr. Anne Welsh to talk about one of the most loaded topics for modern mothers: how to hold ambition and motherhood at the same time. Together, they unpack the guilt, burnout, resentment, and pressure that can show up when women feel they have to choose between being a good mom and pursuing meaningful work. Dr. Anne shares insights from her book and offers a powerful reframing: ambition is not the enemy of motherhood, and self-care is not selfish. In fact, taking care of yourself can be an act of care for your entire family. This conversation is honest, validating, and full of permission for women who want to pursue big dreams without abandoning their families or themselves. In this episode, you'll hear about: Why so many mothers feel caught between ambition and motherhood The guilt that comes from believing good moms must always be physically present How self-care supports the whole family, not just the mother Why thriving moms often create thriving kids The difference between healthy striving and unhealthy striving How resentment can point to unmet needs or unrealistic expectations Why boundaries are essential for sustainable success How motherhood can actually fuel ambition What it means to ask for what you want instead of settling for leftovers Why rest, play, and refueling are part of a sustainable life Links & Resources:   Get Your Copy of Dr. Anne's Book; Ambitious Mother: https://www.drannewelsh.com/ambitious-mother-book   Follow Dr. Anne on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drannewelsh/   Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drannewelsh/   Visit Dr. Anne's Website: https://www.drannewelsh.com/   Let me know your thoughts at @encouragemomentco and be sure to share with any friends navigating both ambition and motherhood who need some encouragement today

  6. Aug 26

    How to Build Lasting Habits Without Shame or All-or-Nothing Thinking with Monica Packer of About Progress (Part 1)

    In Part 1 of this conversation, Elena sits down with Monica Packer, author of Sticky Habits, to talk about sustainable habits for women, perfectionism, invisible labor, and why all-or-nothing thinking keeps so many of us stuck. If you have read habit books, made a fresh-start plan, tried to overhaul your routine, and then blamed yourself when it did not last, this episode is for you. Monica shares a shame-free, flexible approach to habit formation that accounts for real life: unpredictable schedules, caregiving, limited energy, changing seasons, anxiety, and the mental load so many women carry. Together, Elena and Monica explore why habits should not be designed only for your best days. They should support you on your hard days, too. Monica's central reframe is simple and powerful: habits are helpers. Their job is not to prove your discipline, worth, or productivity. Their job is to support you in feeling more like yourself. In this episode: Why traditional habit advice can leave women feeling like the problem The hidden pressure behind "just be more disciplined" messaging Why women's lives often include more invisible labor, interruptions, unpredictability, and energy demands How perfectionism creates an all-or-nothing habit cycle Why "doing nothing" can be another expression of perfectionism The difference between habit intensity and sustainable consistency Why small wins—such as one sentence in a journal or 10 minutes of movement—count How to choose a meaningful personal "why" for a habit Why habits can be a foundational form of self-care Why willpower is not a personality trait—and is often better understood as available energy How to build habits that support your real season of life Memorable quotes: "Habits shouldn't be designed to be possible only on your best days. They should be designed to support you on your worst days." "Habits are helpers. Their only job is to support us—to help us feel like ourselves." "You want sustainability far more than you do intensity, especially in the beginning." "The process to dramatic change is actually small wins building over time." "It's not a willpower problem. It's an energy problem." A note from Elena: This conversation resonated deeply with my work in Kind Organizing. When an organizing system—or a habit system—does not work in your real life, the answer is not more shame or trying harder. The answer is a kinder, more flexible system that supports your actual capacity. You do not need routines, habits, or a home that demand you become someone else. You deserve support that meets you in the life and season you already have. Connect with Monica Monica's book: Sticky Habits  Monica's website: About Progress Follow Monica on Instagram: @aboutprogress Next episode: Come back for Part 2 of Elena's conversation with Monica Packer, where they continue exploring compassionate habit-building, perfectionism, self-care, and practical ways to create change that can actually last. If this episode helped you, please share it with a friend who is tired of starting over, and I'd be honored if you'd leave a rating or review! xo, E

  7. Aug 25

    4 Tips for Calmer Back-to-School Mornings

    Back-to-school mornings can bring a lot of stress: early alarms, missing shoes, packed lunches, backpacks, car seats, and the pressure of getting everyone out the door on time. In this short EncourageMoment car chat episode, Elena shares four simple, compassionate strategies to make school mornings feel calmer, more organized, and less like an emergency. These practical back-to-school routine tips are designed for real families—especially Type B moms, ADHD-friendly households, and anyone who wants a more peaceful morning without striving for perfection. In this episode, you'll hear four things making back to school morning prep easier, and one new thing I'm going to try this year! How is your school year going so far? Let me know on Instagram @encouragemomentco and if this was helpful I'd love if you want to rate, review and share this car chat with a friend! xo, E

  8. Aug 13

    A Simple Way to Be More Present in Everyday Motherhood

    In this casual walk-and-talk episode of the EncourageMoment™ Podcast, literally out of breath for part of it! I'm sharing two small practices that are helping me slow down, remember the days, and feel more present in the middle of real life. With a toddler, one daughter about to start kindergarten and another close to double digits, I have been thinking a lot about how quickly motherhood moves- and how easily the everyday moments can get swallowed up by the running to-do list in our minds. This is not about putting more pressure on ourselves to "cherish every second." It is about finding simple, realistic ways to witness our lives while we are living them. In this episode, I share: p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0" style= "box-sizing: border-box; scrollbar-color: initial; scrollbar-width: initial; --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: #3b82f680; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 0.375em; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; border: 0px solid oklch(var(--foreground-subtle-color));"> Why I am rethinking memory keeping as a Type B mom p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0" style= "box-sizing: border-box; scrollbar-color: initial; scrollbar-width: initial; --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: #3b82f680; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 0.375em; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; border: 0px solid oklch(var(--foreground-subtle-color));"> The one-sentence gratitude-journal habit that helps me capture a daily highlight p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0" style= "box-sizing: border-box; scrollbar-color: initial; scrollbar-width: initial; --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: #3b82f680; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 0.375em; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; border: 0px solid oklch(var(--foreground-subtle-color));"> How I use my Notes app to remember moments before writing them down p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0" style= "box-sizing: border-box; scrollbar-color: initial; scrollbar-width: initial; --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: #3b82f680; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 0.375em; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; border: 0px solid oklch(var(--foreground-subtle-color));"> A simple "observational presence" practice I have been trying with my children p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0" style= "box-sizing: border-box; scrollbar-color: initial; scrollbar-width: initial; --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: #3b82f680; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 0.375em; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; border: 0px solid oklch(var(--foreground-subtle-color));"> Why naming the date, place, people, sounds, and sensory details can help us come back into the moment p]:pt-0 [&>p]:mb-2 [&>p]:my-0" style= "box-sizing: border-box; scrollbar-color: initial; scrollbar-width: initial; --tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-color: #3b82f680; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; padding-inline-start: 0.375em; padding-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; border: 0px solid oklch(var(--foreground-subtle-color));"> How we can hold onto everyday motherhood without turning it into another high-pressure task Whether you are walking outside, driving carpool, folding laundry, or listening during a quiet moment, I hope this episode gives you permission to pause and notice the life that is already unfolding around you. You do not have to document everything to remember that it mattered. A small practice to try The next time you are with your child—or in any ordinary moment you want to take in—pause and gently narrate what is true: "Today is [date]. I am here with [name]. We are [what you are doing]. I notice [a sound, scent, temperature, or tiny detail]." There is nothing to fix or preserve perfectly. Just let yourself be there. 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Follow me on Instagram: @encouragemomentco Stay tuned for the new free audio course on memory keeping for Type B moms If this episode resonated, share it with a mom who could use a gentle reminder to pause, breathe, and take in the life she is living. Leaving a rating or review also helps the EncourageMoment™ Podcast reach more moms who deserve to feel seen, known, loved, and less alone.

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The podcast for moms to receive a much needed boost in your day with words of encouragement and practical tips to easily organize and manage your home without stress. How do I keep my home organized when I don't know where start? I've tried everything and still feeling overwhelmed in my home, I'm so resentful of the constant house work-how can I manage all of this? I hear you, I've been there, and you're in the right place. The EncourageMOMent podcast is a home and life organizing show packed with actionable tips to help you feel good in your home, and great about yourself in the process. This show will serve busy women with homes that feel overwhelming, to help you get greater clarity and organized ease. Whether you feel chronically unorganized, have ADHD and find traditional systems challenging, or simply want to learn some tips and tricks to keep your home organized and functioning well, join me on the podcast where we'll discuss ways to make your home work for you- so you finally find a sense of peace in your home. I'm Elena, mom of 3 and host of the Kind Organizing Podcast- now renamed the EncourageMOMent Podcast. I dealt with home overwhelm for years, struggling with complicated systems that simply didn't work long term. I discovered ways to more easily manage the chaos of every day life and I'm here to help. Home organization can (and should) feel like self care, not added pressure. Welcome to the EncourageMOMent podcast, where I help stay-at-home and work-from-home moms create peaceful, balanced homes through practical organizing tips, mindset shifts, and self-compassion. If you feel overwhelmed by daily clutter, struggle with self-blame, people pleasing, boundary setting or want to build kindness toward yourself while managing the chaos of motherhood and home life, this podcast is for you. Join me for heart-led conversations, quick car chat episodes, and actionable strategies to help you bring more ease, clarity, and confidence to your home and your life. Whether you're seeking mindset coaching, creative ideas, or community support, the EncourageMOMent podcast offers inspiration and tools to make your organizing journey authentic and sustainable. New episodes drop regularly to encourage steady progress, little by little. Tune in and start transforming your home- and your mindset- today. Hit subscribe so you don't miss any new episodes, and for more information find me on Instagram @encouragemomentco I'm so glad you're here!

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  • Creator
    Kind Organizing
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    60
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Kind Organizing (c) 2023
  • Show Website
    EncourageMoment Podcast

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