Plan Simple with Mia Moran

Mia Moran
Plan Simple with Mia Moran

Bestselling author and life coach Mia Moran serves up the Plan Simple Podcast for women who want to ditch overwhelm and wear all their hats with ease. Listen for inspirational interviews, informative workshops, and really practical planning strategies, so that following through becomes easy and joyful! We look at all aspects of life —food, health, motherhood, relationships, home, spirituality, productivity, entrepreneurship, and more — so that your whole self feels supported.

  1. MVP: The Year-End Completion Ritual

    5 DAYS AGO

    MVP: The Year-End Completion Ritual

    "The more we can claim and own our wins, the more we’re able to create even more success. It’s about shifting our mindset and letting ourselves celebrate, even the small ones." — Amy Ahlers If you’re ready to step into 2025 with a clear mind and an open heart, let me introduce you to one of the most transformative exercises I do every year: The Year-End Completion Ritual. I discovered this process over 10 years ago from the incredible Amy Ahlers, and it completely changed how I approach the end of the year. Back in 2019, I had the honor of interviewing Amy about this ritual, and I’ve been practicing it ever since—always on the solstice. Why the solstice? For me, it’s a powerful time to pause, reflect, and create space for what’s next. This ritual shifts my mindset and helps me feel grounded as I ease into the slow, intentional planning for the year ahead—a process that unfolds over the next six weeks. Here’s a step-by-step guide to try it for yourself. Step 1: Take Inventory of the Past YearStart by looking back on the year that’s wrapping up. Use your calendar or journal to jog your memory and make two lists: Wins, Accomplishments, and Completions: What are you proud of? What did you complete or accomplish? Even surviving a tough season can count as a win.Losses, Failures, and Incompletions: What didn’t go as planned? What felt heavy or unfinished? Some things might show up in both lists, and that’s okay. For example, a challenging life transition might feel like both a loss and an accomplishment. Step 2: Celebrate Your WinsNow, take those wins and go deeper. Ask yourself: What strengths or skills did I develop?Who have I become because of these experiences? This step is all about honoring your growth. As women, we’re often so quick to skip over our successes. But this is your chance to pause, reflect, and truly celebrate yourself. Step 3: Process Losses and FailuresThis part can feel heavy, but it’s so freeing. Amy introduced me to the Perspective Scale, a tool to process emotions and reframe our mindset. Here’s how it works: Rate each loss or failure on a scale from 1 (despair) to 11 (joy).Focus on moving up the scale one step at a time. If you’re at a 3 (anger), what thought or action could bring you to a 4 (worry)? The goal isn’t to force positivity—it’s to create authentic shifts in perspective. Step 4: Identify Your LessonsReflect on what this year taught you. Write down 3-5 lessons in a way that feels empowering. Instead of: “I never trust my gut instinct and it gets me in trouble,” try: “When I trust my gut instinct, I make better decisions.” This small shift reframes your lesson as an opportunity for growth rather than self-criticism. Step 5: Complete the YearThe final step is a simple but powerful ritual to close out the year: I release… (What are you letting go of?)I celebrate… (What are you proud of?)I will remember… (What lessons will guide you into the new year?) Write it down, read it out loud, and feel the weight of unfinished business lift off your shoulders. Why This Ritual MattersEvery year, I walk into this process feeling a little overwhelmed and walk out with a sense of clarity, peace, and readiness for what’s next. This isn’t about rushing to set resolutions or forcing yourself into the “new year, new you” mindset by January 1. It’s about honoring where you’ve been so you can step into the future with intention. Want the Planning Pages?If this resonates with you, I’ve got you covered! Email us at a href="mailto:support@plasimple.com"...

    48 min
  2. Manifesting with Jen Mazer

    DEC 12

    Manifesting with Jen Mazer

    “Everything that you want is just outside of your comfort zone.” –Jen Mazer We’re all dreaming up our lives … and those dreams can be reality. I’m so excited to have Jen Mazer, the Queen of Manifesting, back in conversation about dreaming and manifesting. When we believe what we see in our dreams, it’s more of a direct line to it happening. Instead of “trying,” we act from a place of trust and expectation. It’s time to stop pushing away the ideas that come and trusting them. We need to get out of our comfort zone and get comfortable with being uncomfortable. Everything we need is outside of our comfort zone — and if we step out of that zone, we can get what we want. We talk about:  Overcoming resistance and trusting yourself so that you can trust the universe to support youGratitude practices and paying attention to synchronicitiesMaking time to focus on your big dream3 questions to ask: What do I want? How will I feel when I have that thing that I want? How can I feel that way now? Reflecting on the past year before amplifying the new yearThinking about what actions would make a ripple effect in your life ABOUT JEN Jen Mazer is the “Queen of Manifestation.” She’s always been able to dream up outrageous adventures and actually live them out—from rubbing elbows at a small private cocktail party hosted by Martin Scorsese, to living rent-free in the East Village of Manhattan for 10 years, to paying off over $38,000 of debt in less than a year, having her artwork published in the New York Times, traveling the world, meeting the man of her dreams (a successful rock star), giving birth at home to both of her children on the same day 9 years apart, and starting a green school in Africa. Jen is a sought-after transformational speaker and coach. She teaches people how to manifest their biggest dreams while making an impact on the world. She is known for her signature Manifestation Masters Program and Private Success Coaching. She's the author of Manifesting Made Easy (Simon & Schuster) and Co-Founder of the board game Sparked. Learn more at www.queenofmanifestation.com. LINKS http://www.queenofmanifestation.com/ http://www.facebook.com/QueenofManifestationInstagram @jenmazer DOABLE CHANGES At the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Action is how change happens. Often we feel like our actions have to be huge to match the bigness of our desires, but we have seen over and over and over again that the little things add up. By stacking up a series of Doable Changes, you will create that big change that you crave. Choose the one that really resonates with you this week and really make it part of your life.  Here are Three Doable Changes from this conversation: DO SOMETHING YOU LOVE. List 5 things you love. Then do one of those things. It doesn’t have to be related to your big dream. You don’t have to spend a whole day doing the thing. Just doing something you love can shift your vibration.GET AT THE FEELING....

    44 min
  3. We Can Make Friends in Any Stage of Life with Adam Dorsay

    DEC 5

    We Can Make Friends in Any Stage of Life with Adam Dorsay

    “We can make friends in any stage of life — and good friends.” –Adam Dorsay Do you crave more connection? Wondering who your people are at this stage of life? I’ve been exploring that myself and it keeps coming up in FLOW365, so today I’m diving into a conversation about connection with psychologist and coach Adam Dorsey. It starts with connecting with yourself. Adam suggests asking yourself, “What really brings me alive?” And he shares his FEED filter — Does an activity get you in Flow? Does it Energize you? Does it Educate? Does it add Depth? We all connect differently and have different schedules for connecting, but even introverts like me need connection. We talk about:  Four kinds of connection to self, others, the world, and something greaterHow we all connect differentlyAdam’s driveaway test for connectionMeeting people through shared interest causes or meetupsHow dogs help us meet peopleWhether our in-person connection has changed since the pandemicTaking the risk to be vulnerable ABOUT ADAM Dr. Adam Dorsay is a licensed psychologist and executive coach in Silicon Valley where he serves high-achieving adults (including professionals, executives, entrepreneurs, and professional athletes). Adam is the host of SuperPsyched, an award-winning podcast with over 200 episodes available on all platforms. He has given two highly regarded TEDx Talks: one about men and their emotions and the other about friendship in adulthood and his book on the topic of the four ways people connect is available on October 1, 2024. Beyond his private practice, Adam is a resiliency expert who co-created an international program for Facebook’s Online Safety employees for several years. He now serves as the resiliency consultant to DigitalOcean and has frequent requests from the media for interviews. He has provided keynotes and trainings to multiple corporations and organizations, including Microsoft, Linkedin, and the California Psychological Association. He is happily married, the father of young boys, and he has a hypoallergenic 33-pound Australian Labradoodle therapy dog named Raffi, who lives at his home and works at his office. LINKS Website: https://dradamdorsay.com/Book: Super PsychedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dradamdorsay/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-dorsay-psy-d-a582a2/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dradamdorsay DOABLE CHANGES At the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Action is where change happens. Even though we want big change, it’s really little things done over and over that make the difference. So pick a doable thing. Put it in your calendar. Weave it through your days for a week and then move on to the next one. It will have a snowball effect. Here are three Doable Changes from this conversation: CONNECT TO SELF. Before you work on connecting with others, deepen your connection to yourself. Start by asking: “What really brings me alive?” Not sure? As you go through your day, check your activities with the FEED filter: Does it get

    39 min
  4. How flow helps women balance business, life, and wellness

    NOV 21

    How flow helps women balance business, life, and wellness

    Every woman in FLOW365 has a unique story. Some are building businesses, others are caregiving for elders. Some are raising littles, while others are launching young adults into the world. But one thing they all have in common? They’re committed to prioritizing their wellness and well-being while creating lives of meaning. In our latest podcast episode, I sat down with four incredible FLOW365ers—Kelly, Eve, Susan, and Kiyomi—to share their journeys, what they’re balancing, and how they’ve transformed through FLOW365. Here’s a glimpse of their stories: Kelly moved across the country while launching her first group program, majorly decluttering her life, and navigating the joys and challenges of single motherhood with a tween.Eve shifted from chaos to calm, transitioning from teaching to launching her own book and course, supported by FLOW’s planning and accountability system.Susan left corporate life to build her own business, embracing a more feminine, aligned approach to planning while rediscovering her creativity.Kiyomi is rebalancing her life after a decade of caregiving and stepping fully into her identity as an artist, creating works that bring peace and beauty to the world. Each of these women shows what’s possible when you have the tools, structure, and community to follow through on what matters most. If you’re curious about how FLOW365 could help you balance business, life, and wellness, this conversation is a must-listen.

    45 min
4.9
out of 5
75 Ratings

About

Bestselling author and life coach Mia Moran serves up the Plan Simple Podcast for women who want to ditch overwhelm and wear all their hats with ease. Listen for inspirational interviews, informative workshops, and really practical planning strategies, so that following through becomes easy and joyful! We look at all aspects of life —food, health, motherhood, relationships, home, spirituality, productivity, entrepreneurship, and more — so that your whole self feels supported.

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