Simplifying Life’s Beautiful Bitchiness

Michelle Martinez
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Simplifying Life’s Beautiful Bitchiness

Life’s a lot, so let’s make it easier. I help busy, overwhelmed women navigate the chaos with simple, no-BS Life Systems and Bespoke Wellness. From motherhood and chronic illness to everyday resilience, we’re talking about real-life solutions that actually work. Expect bite-sized, relatable episodes packed with humor, practical tips, and the occasional sports or movie reference (because why not?). Whether you’re looking to streamline your day, reclaim your energy, or just hear from someone who gets it, you’re in the right place. Hit play, take a breath, and let’s simplify life without the BS.

  1. 2D AGO

    19. The Misunderstood Side of What I Do

    Simplifying Life's Beautiful Bitchiness: Life Systems Over Hustle In this episode, I'm clearing up a common misconception about my work. It's not about productivity and hustle; it's about creating sustainable life systems for you, women juggling multiple roles. I dive into how I help moms, women with chronic illnesses, and those just trying to survive the daily grind by developing simple, stress-free strategies tailored to your unique life. I discuss the importance of self-care, delegating tasks, and recognizing unnecessary habits. With a mix of humor and real-talk, I provide insight into managing life's chaotic beauty without burnout. Tune in to learn how to embrace a balanced life that's personally tailored to you. Because simplifying life’s beautiful bitchiness? Yeah… that starts right here. ----- ✨ Mentioned in this episode: 🧡 Choose Your Own Path page ----- ⏱️ Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction: Misunderstandings About My Work 00:22 Welcome to Simplifying Life's Beautiful Bitchiness 01:09 Defining Life Systems 03:08 Daily Habits and Routines 03:58 Support and Delegation 05:06 Personalized Balance and Parallel Lives 06:37 Human Coaching Over Hustle Coaching 07:02 Finding Joy and Relaxation 08:48 Conclusion and Next Steps ----- 📬 Let’s connect: 💌 Weekly pep talks + life system tools → Join My Email Fam! 🗣️ Join the Convo on community +life + systems → Swell  📱 DM me your biggest “holy sh*t” moment → Instagram or Threads ----- 🥰  Just Remember::   Inhale the calm. Exhale the fire.   You’re doing better than you think. 🫶🏽

    9 min

  2. 6D AGO

    18. Burn It Down, Build It Softer: The Hard Reset

    Coming at you straight from my backyard—with dog in tow and a little messy hair energy—I’m letting you in on how I’ve been moving differently lately. Somewhere between chronic illness, mom life, entrepreneurship, and my nervous system screaming “girl, sit down,” I realized the old me wasn’t cutting it anymore. And honestly? Good. In this episode, I talk about: 🧡 Why the glow-up isn’t just aesthetics—it’s permission to burn it all down 🧡 How I stopped chasing old goals and started choosing peace (and naps) 🧡 The messy, beautiful art of reinventing yourself at your own pace 🧡 Why asking for help was my ultimate flex You don’t owe anyone—including your past self—the old version of you. This is your permission slip to start over, softer and unapologetic. Mentioned in this episode: ✨ Bare Minimum System + Daily Reset Checklist – Your reset toolkit when life feels unhinged ✨ Your First Life System (Free Starter Guide) – A soft, simple way to begin again ✨ The 10-Minute Pick Me Up - Your daily wellness in just 10 minutes ✨ Power-Up Planner - For wellness & productivity Timestamps: 00:00 – Backyard vibes & why this episode’s different 00:24 – Welcome to Simplifying Life’s Beautiful Bitchiness 01:11 – Growth, change, and what the glow-up really looks like 02:32 – Building systems that actually fit your current season 04:05 – Self-care, joy pockets & learning to ask for help 05:02 – Reinventing yourself: messy, but yours 05:55 – Wrap up + resources to get started Let’s connect: 💌 Weekly pep talks & tools: Subscribe here 📱 Say hi in the DMs: @lifesystems_michelle You don’t need a whole rebrand to feel brand new. Start where you are, name your chapter, and let it be messy—but let it be yours. 🫶🏽

    7 min

  3. JUL 1

    17. Dear Me: Thanks for Not Giving Up

    Ever feel like walking away? Like you’re holding everything together with duct tape and a deep sigh? Yeah… me too. In this raw and real episode, I’m sharing a love letter to the version of me who almost gave it all up. The one who was stretched thin, doubting everything, and damn near said, “Forget it.” Whether you’re navigating mom life, chronic illness, burnout, or just trying to make it through the week without screaming into a pillow—this one’s for you. 🧡 The quiet fight of showing up when it’s hard 🧡 Why spirals and voice memos still count 🧡 My go-to tools: the Bare Minimum System + Daily Reset Checklist (AKA your lifelines for chaotic days) Because sometimes resilience looks like rest. Or letting go. Or simply doing one thing that holds you down in the storm. Mentioned in this episode: ✨ The Bare Minimum System + Daily Reset Checklist ✨ Freebie: Your First Life System Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro: A Love Letter to the One Who Kept Going 00:07 – Welcome to Simplifying Life’s Beautiful Bitchiness 00:55 – Real talk: The mental load and what almost broke me 01:16 – Gratitude for the past version of me (and you) 02:42 – Life tools for when everything feels like too much 03:20 – Final reminder: You’re not alone. Keep going. Let’s connect: 💌 Get weekly support via email: Join here 🎙️ Catch more episodes: Binge here 📱 Hang out off social: Blog | Email me Inhale the calm. Exhale the fire. You’re doing better than you think. 🫶🏽

    4 min

  4. JUN 27

    16. What Does It Mean to Simplify Life's Beautiful Bitchiness?

    Life is gonna life—and sometimes that looks like juggling chaos with a side of “WTF now?” In this first official episode of Simplifying Life’s Beautiful Bitchiness, I’m breaking down what it actually means to simplify the hard stuff (without pretending life is always pretty). Whether you're a mom navigating the mental load, someone living with chronic illness, or just tired of doing the most, this one’s for you. We’ll get into: 🧡 How to stop overcomplicating your already-full life 🧡 What “joy pockets” are—and why they matter 🧡 What I mean by “life systems” (and how they’re different from routines) 🧡 Why this podcast exists (and what you’ll get out of it) You don’t need another morning routine. You need support that flexes with your real life—and maybe a few F-bombs, laughs, and deep sighs of relief. Mentioned in this episode: ✨ Bare Minimum System + Daily Reset Checklist – For those “I cannot do one more thing” days ✨ Your First Life System (Free Starter Guide) – A soft place to begin when you’re ready to simplify ✨ Checkout all my resources here Timestamps: 00:00 – What the hell does “simplifying life’s beautiful bitchiness” even mean? 01:03 – Why simplifying matters (especially when life is life-ing hard) 01:59 – Controlling the controllables (aka reclaiming your peace) 02:58 – What is a Life System and how it saves your sanity 04:04 – The deeper reason this podcast exists 04:44 – A small, doable challenge to lighten your week 05:23 – Wrap up + where to go next Let’s connect: 💌 Get weekly support emails from me: Join here 🎙️ Catch more episodes: Binge here 📱 Hang out off social: Blog | Email me Inhale the calm. Exhale the fire. You’re allowed to make life easier—and I’m here to help. 🫶🏽

    6 min

  5. JUN 13

    15. The Hard Reset

    Seasonal Depression, MS Flare-Ups, and Saying “Fck It” to Strategy for the Summer May f****d me up again… and I’m talking all about it. In this episode of Simplifying Life’s Beautiful Bitchiness, I open up about the annual fog that rolls in every May—like clockwork—and how seasonal depression hits me hard (yep, right during Mental Health Awareness Month… oh the irony). I get real about what it feels like to hit that “what the hell is happening?” wall—chronic fatigue, brain fog, comfort food cravings, and MS flare-ups I hadn’t seen in a while. But in the midst of the mess? There was magic. My daughter turned 10, and joy reminded me I’m still here. You’ll hear: The signs I missed and what finally clickedHow I’m embracing a hard reset (a real-life WiFi unplug moment)Why I’m calling this my strategy-less summer—no rules, just rhythm This one’s for anyone who’s felt like their body or brain hit the f**k this button and needs permission to unplug, reset, and breathe. You’re not broken. You’re rebooting. ⏱️ Episode Breakdown:00:00 – Welcome to Simplifying Life's Beautiful Bitchiness 01:09 – The Struggle with Seasonal Depression 02:42 – Finding Joy in the Fog: Celebrating My Daughter’s 10th Birthday 03:24 – Questioning My Worth: Am I a Good Mom? Wife? Business Owner? 05:57 – What is a Hard Reset (And Why You Might Need One Too) 09:27 – My Strategy-Less Strategy: No Rules, Just Rhythm 13:32 – Final Thoughts: Take a Breath. Pull the Cord. Reboot. 🔥 What You’ll Walk Away With:What a “hard reset” really looks like in real life (not just self-help fluff)Why joy is a necessity, not a dessert you earnHow to listen to your body when it’s screaming “enough”The beauty of ditching rigid business plans and leaning into rhythm 💭 Mentioned in this Episode:My daughter’s 10th birthday (a much-needed joy bomb)MS symptoms and seasonal depression triggersStrategy-less strategy vibes (my new summer mood)Crocheting, creativity, and reclaiming calm 🧡 Let’s Keep It Real Together:If this episode hit home—or made you laugh, cry, or finally breathe—subscribe, rate, and review wherever you're listening. And if you’re doing your own hard reset? I’m cheering you all the way through it. Links + Resources: Bare Minimum System The 10-Minute Pick Me Up Read it here on my blog: https://www.mmvirtualresources.com/post/the-hard-reset Join the convo: Instagram Email Fam

    15 min

  6. MAY 9

    14. Permission to Rest (Burnout Isn’t a Badge)

    Let me say it louder for the ones still stuck in hustle mode—burnout is not a badge of honor. You will not get extra credit for running yourself into the ground. In this episode, I’m sharing a much-needed reminder: you’re allowed to rest without earning it, proving anything, or checking one more box. If you’ve been stuck in survival mode, this one’s your cue to stop performing and start breathing. Especially with Mother’s Day around the corner—whether you’re celebrating, grieving, or holding it all together—you deserve to pause. Without guilt. Without shame. Without folding that damn laundry. In This Episode:Why I stopped treating exhaustion like a weird flexMy unfiltered take on hustle culture and why it needs to goA permission slip to rest—yes, even if the to-do list is still longWhat I wish someone had told me before I hit rock bottomA little preview of what’s coming in Part 2 of my mental health journey Timestamps:00:00 — Uh yeah, you. Let’s talk about that endless to-do list 00:33 — Welcome to Simplifying Life’s Beautiful Bitchiness 01:20 — The cult of burnout and why I’m not here for it 02:05 — What rest actually means to me now 03:25 — A Mother's Day message for every type of mom (and every type of tired) 04:18 — A sneak peek at next week’s story: caregiving and the pandemic shift 05:30 — Final reminder: Inhale the calm. Exhale the fire. Links I Mentioned:💻 Blog Post: “My Mental Health Journey | Part 1: Toxic Job Burnout”⚡ Grab the Power-Up Planner – My go-to reset when I feel myself spiraling🧺 The Bare Minimum System – For when you just need the essentials handled Wanna Keep This Energy Going?🎧 Subscribe to the pod – New episodes drop every Tuesday + Friday💌 Join my email circle – I send cozy pep talks, real-life tips, and zero fluff

    5 min

  7. MAY 6

    13. The Job That Looked Good on Paper (But Broke Me Behind the Scenes)

    🎙 The Job That Looked Good on Paper but Broke Me Behind the ScenesSummary:In this episode, I’m sharing my deeply personal story of how the highest-paying job of my corporate career became my breaking point. From unrealistic expectations to a toxic work environment and being pushed into survival mode, I share the emotional and mental toll of staying too long. I open up about my darkest moments, what finally pushed me to leave, and why walking away saved my mental health. (PS — Part 2 of this story is coming soon!) Quick heads up — this episode shares parts of my mental health journey, including depression and thoughts of ending my life. If that feels too heavy for you right now, please take care of yourself and skip this one or come back when it feels right. Your well-being comes first. 🧡 In This Episode:The "dream job" that wasn’t so dreamy after allWhy survival mode became my new normal (without realizing it)Quiet quitting before it was trendy → and why it happenedThe mental health spiral that forced me to face the truthHow caregiving and the pandemic gave me the push I neededWhy leaving wasn’t giving up — it was survival Timestamps:00:00 — Introduction: The Job That Broke Me 00:35 — Welcome to Simplifying Life's Beautiful Bitchiness 01:22 — The Reality of the Job: Overwhelming Territory and Roles 03:48 — Frustrations with Customer Service 04:59 — Quiet Quitting: Doing the Bare Minimum 07:23 — The Darkest Night: Battling Depression 09:04 — The Pandemic and My Father's Illness 10:17 — Resignation and Moving Forward 10:52 — Conclusion: Rebuilding Life on My Own Terms Links Mentioned:→ My Mental Health Journey - Part 1: Toxic Job Burnout → Picture of my sales territory here → Power-Up Planner → Your Bare Minimum System Resources:→ Subscribe to the podcast → Join my email community Next Up:The story doesn’t end here. Next week, I’ll share Part 2: How caregiving, chronic illness, and a global pandemic forced me to rebuild life on my own terms. Stay tuned — you don’t want to miss this one.

    13 min

  8. MAY 2

    12. Permission to Restore: You’re Not Behind, You’re Rebuilding

    In this episode of Simplifying Life's Beautiful Bitchiness, I'm giving a pep talk for anyone feeling like they're falling behind. I emphasize that rebuilding is not linear and encourages you to celebrate healing over hustling. I share practical strategies for protecting energy, including my Power Up planner and Bare Minimum system, and reminds everyone that slow progress is still progress. 00:00 Introduction: Embrace the Rebuild 01:04 Pep Talk: You're Not Failing 01:50 Restoration Over Hustle 02:43 Tools for Healing 04:01 Final Thoughts: Take Care of Your Energy 04:19 Conclusion: Subscribe and Stay Tuned Links Mentioned: Power-Up PlannerBare Minimum System Resources: Subscribe to the podcastJoin my email community

    5 min
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Life’s a lot, so let’s make it easier. I help busy, overwhelmed women navigate the chaos with simple, no-BS Life Systems and Bespoke Wellness. From motherhood and chronic illness to everyday resilience, we’re talking about real-life solutions that actually work. Expect bite-sized, relatable episodes packed with humor, practical tips, and the occasional sports or movie reference (because why not?). Whether you’re looking to streamline your day, reclaim your energy, or just hear from someone who gets it, you’re in the right place. Hit play, take a breath, and let’s simplify life without the BS.

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