Simplifying Life’s Beautiful Bitchiness

Michelle Martinez
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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.

  1. 10/28/2025

    35. Life's Chaos: Embracing the Unexpected

    You ever have one of those weekends where you swear you’ve got your life together—then realize you accidentally threw your systems out the window somewhere between school drop-off and the trunk-or-treat? 😅 🧡 The Vibe: This one’s a confession. I talk a big game about simplifying, planning ahead, and honoring my energy, but this past weekend? I set myself up for chaos and paid for it. Between a school event, late-night travel, chronic illness fatigue, and forgetting my own advice, I found myself deep in the “I should know better” zone. In this episode, I’m calling myself out (with love), reflecting on what went sideways, and showing how I’m using my own Simplifying Life’s Beautiful Bitchiness Rolodex to recover from the burnout spiral. ✨ Takeaway Moment: Even when life throws her beautiful bitchiness at you, your systems aren’t failing; they’re waiting to help you recover. 🗣️ Mentioned in This Episode The Simplifying Life’s Beautiful Bitchiness Rolodex: 20-20-20 Rule A way to relax your eyes after staring at a screen for too long ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Weekend vacation gone wrong 00:54 – Scrambling to get ready 01:37 – The stressful journey begins 03:14 – Recovering from the weekend 03:53 – What the SLBB Rolodex is all about 05:33 – My practical recovery tips 07:40 – Rolodex categories revealed 08:28 – Final thoughts and feedback 📬 Let’s Connect 💌 Weekly Pep Talks + Tools: Notes from Michelle 🌀 Explore the SLBB Rolodex: Flip Thru Here! 📱 DM Me: TikTok / Instagram 🧡 Inhale the calm. Exhale the fire.

    10 min

  2. 10/21/2025

    34. How My Life Systems Became a Necessity

    Why did I even start creating systems in the first place? 🧡 The Vibe I’m pulling back the curtain on why I started building life systems in the first place and not because I wanted to be organized (lol, I wish), but because life threw me a plot twist called multiple sclerosis. When your nervous system decides to remix your plans without notice, you learn real quick that you need more than motivation, you need systems that keep you afloat. My flare-ups forced me to create ways to keep my house running, my energy protected, and my peace intact. Those became my Life Systems Rolodex — the tools, checklists, and “bare minimum” moves that help me stay functional when life gets chaotic. The real takeaway? You don’t need perfect answers. You just need something that helps you get through the moment. Small shifts can change everything. And through this show, we’ll keep building the kind of systems that make real life, the messy, beautiful, bitchy kind, a little bit easier to navigate together. 🧡 ✨ Takeaway Moment “That's where the systems can come in and get you out of survival mode and into a functional chaos mode.”  🌀 Mentioned in This Episode🧠 Life Simplifiers: Power-Up Planner — Need something to help your brain function through the chaos? This is my go to getting my brain back on track. Checkout Your First Life System if you need to simplify your day! 💛 Featured in the SLBB Rolodex: Coming soon! — my go-to list of trusted tools and people who help simplify real life. 🧶 Creative Calm: Joy Pockets (Coming soon!) — Tiny handmade reminders that messy is still magic. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 The Origin Story: Why I Started Creating Systems 00:09 Living with Multiple Sclerosis: Symptoms and Challenges 01:50 Developing Life Systems for Daily Management 02:32 The Toolbox of Life Systems 04:39 Practical Applications of Life Systems 06:03 Key Takeaways and Final Thoughts 07:25 Upcoming Resources and Final Wishes 📬 Let’s Connect💌 Weekly Pep Talks + Tools: Notes from Michelle 🌀 Explore the SLBB Rolodex: Stay Tuned! 📱 DM Me: TikTok / Instagram 🧡 Inhale the calm. Exhale the fire.

    9 min

  3. 10/14/2025

    33. She's Beautiful, But She's Still a Bitch

    You ever have one of those “aha” moments where you realize the reason life feels so damn hard… is because you keep making it harder? 😅 🧡 The Vibe This episode is me sitting with myself — hoodie, unfiltered thoughts, and all — finally answering the question I should’ve asked a long time ago: What does it actually mean to simplify life’s beautiful bitchiness? I get real about how chronic illness, motherhood, and running a business forced me to slow down and stop over-engineering everything. From being a “recovering doer of all things” to learning how to ask for help, I share what it’s looked like to stop living by the algorithm and start living by alignment. No surprise, simplifying isn’t about doing less, it’s about doing what fits you. ✨ Takeaway Moment Simplifying life’s beautiful bitchiness means slowing down long enough to see where you’re overcomplicating what was never meant to be that hard, and giving yourself permission to make it easier. 🧡 🌀 Mentioned in This Episode 🧠 Life Simplifiers: Chaos Download — Feeling stuck? Submit your brain dump, and I’ll send back a personalized clarity plan. 💛 Featured in the SLBB Rolodex: Coming soon! — my go-to list of tools, humans, and sanity savers that help simplify real life. 🧶 Creative Calm: Joy Pockets (Coming soon!) — tiny handmade reminders that messy is still magic. 🧸 Instant Stress Relief: Dammit Doll - Slam it, squeeze it or whack it on the furniture! ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Introduction: Simplifying Life’s Beautiful Bitchiness 01:10 – What does “simplify” really mean? 01:52 – My chronic illness wake-up call 02:51 – Business burnout and why the algorithm isn’t your strategy 04:54 – 90% mental, 10% physical: the mindset shift 06:54 – Meet the Rolodex: a toolbox for real life 08:04 – The Dammit Doll and other tools for surviving “Lady Life” 09:10 – Lessons learned: doing what fits you 11:27 – Final thoughts: slowing down and finding your version of balance 📬 Let’s Connect 💌 Weekly Pep Talks + Tools: Notes from Michelle 🌀 Explore the SLBB Rolodex: Stay Tuned! 📱 DM Me: TikTok / Instagram  🧡 Inhale the calm. Exhale the fire.

    12 min

  4. 10/07/2025

    32. What Happens When You Stop Ignoring the Signs?

    💬 You know that moment when the elephant in the room stops lurking and sits right on your chest? Yeah… that’s where I’ve been. Last week’s vacation forced me to face something I’ve been ignoring for months — I haven’t been feeling my business. And for someone who teaches “simplifying life’s beautiful bitchiness,” that’s a hard truth to swallow. In this episode, I’m getting real about the pivot I’m making, why it feels scary (but right), and what’s next for this space — including a brand-new idea I’m calling the Simplifying Life’s Beautiful Bitchiness Rolodex. Think of it as your personal directory of trusted tools, resources, and humans who help make life just a little bit easier. ✨ My takeaway: When you stop pushing through and start paying attention, the path forward gets a lot clearer. ⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Facing the Elephant in the Room 01:25 – Announcing a Business Pivot 02:13 – Introducing the Rolodex 02:43 – Sharing Trusted Resources 03:42 – Reflecting on Past Ideas 04:32 – Embracing the New Direction 05:08 – Concluding Thoughts 📬 Let’s Connect💌 Weekly Pep Talks + Tools: Notes from Michelle 🌀 Explore the SLBB Rolodex: Stayy Tuned! 📱 DM Me: TikTok / Instagram 🧡 Inhale the calm. Exhale the fire.

    8 min

  5. 09/30/2025

    31. How Do I Reset After Traveling so I'm Not Tired for a Week?

    💬 You know that “I need a vacation from my vacation” feeling? Yep… I’m there. After coming back from our annual Vegas trip, I found myself wiped out, questioning how the heck to reset so the whole week doesn’t get lost to exhaustion. In this episode, I share the messy-real truth of post-travel burnout (complete with chocolate fundraising and freak Vegas weather), and how I’m learning to reset without forcing myself into full productivity mode. If you’ve ever come home from a trip and thought, “why am I so tired and how do I get back on track?” — this one’s for you. ✨ My best advice? Start slow. Do the bare minimum (wash the clothes, shower off the travel, and sit your happy ass down). Then find a reset routine that actually works for you. 🌀 Mentioned in this episode:Chaos Download → Got a messy brain dump after traveling (or just life)? Submit it here, and I’ll send back a personalized plan. ⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Post-vacation blues: “I need a vacation from my vacation” 00:24 – Annual Vegas trip: fundraising + freak weather 02:59 – The real struggle of resetting after travel 04:55 – Practical post-travel reset tips (bare minimum wins) 08:08 – Finding your personalized reset routine 📬 Let’s connect: 💌 Weekly pep talks + tools → What’s the Stitch & Systems? ✨ Join the Lounge → The Stitch & Systems Lounge 📱 DM me → Instagram Inhale the calm. Exhale the fire. 🫶🏽 You’re doing better than you think.

    10 min

  6. 09/23/2025

    30. What Are Life Systems?

    Feeling buried under chores, caregiving, or just everyday chaos? That’s where Life Systems come in. In this episode, I share how my idea of personal SOPs turned into Life Systems—simple, repeatable ways to keep your home, health, and headspace flowing (even when you’re out of town or deep in a flare). 🌀 Want more calm? → Choose Your Path to Calm here ✨ Mentioned in this episode: 🧡 Choose Your Path to Calm 📝 Power-Up Planner (free brain-on-paper backup) ⚡ Chaos Download (send me your brain dump, I’ll untangle it) ⏱️ Timestamps (YouTube only): 00:00 – Intro & Hook: “What are Life Systems?” 01:00 – How personal SOPs became Life Systems 03:30 – Household Harmony + Kid Care Blueprint in action 06:45 – Life System categories: chronic wellness, energy flow, artful living + more 10:20 – Why asking for help is part of the system 13:00 – Takeaway + CTA: You don’t need perfect systems—just ones that make life lighter 📬 Let’s connect: 💌 Weekly pep talks + tools → What’s the Stitch & Systems? ✨ Join the Lounge → The Stitch & Systems Lounge 📱 DM me → Instagram Inhale the calm. Exhale the fire. 🫶🏽 You’re doing better than you think.

    15 min

  7. 09/16/2025

    29. Starting Small: How Flexible Systems Keep You From Burning Out

    Ever feel like life is harder than it needs to be? In this episode, I share how I use small but mighty shifts (like my four-week infusion cycles) to manage chronic illness while keeping my life and biz flowing. We’ll talk about why starting small matters, how flexible systems create breathing room, and real client wins that prove messy progress is still progress. If you’ve been juggling chaos, caregiving, or just too many to-dos, this episode is your permission slip to simplify the beautiful bitchiness of life, one tiny system at a time. What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy starting small is the real game-changer (not the big shiny reset)How flexible systems support you through chronic illness and everyday curveballsWays to brain dump and delegate when you’re overwhelmedClient stories that show how “messy middle” systems still create resultsHow to create breathing room without adding more to your plate Episode Chapters00:00 – Identifying Challenges in Life 00:08 – The Power of Infusion Weeks 00:19 – Dealing with Chronic Illness 01:19 – The Impact of Small Changes 02:25 – Flexibility in Systems 02:48 – Client Experiences and Solutions 03:24 – Creating Breathing Room 03:32 – Choosing Systems to Simplify Life 03:58 – Offering Help and Support Resources + Links✨ Ready for clarity without the chaos? Check out The Chaos Download, your one-message, one-response clarity boost.💌 Join my email fam for weekly resets + behind-the-stitch notes → Subscribe Here If this episode gave you breathing room, share it with a friend who’s ready to simplify too. And don’t forget to hit follow so you don’t miss the next messy-magic conversation. 🧡

    6 min

  8. 09/09/2025

    28. What's the Difference Between a Micro Reset & a Big Reset?

    🎧 Episode Title: What's the Difference Between a Micro Reset & a Big Reset? 💬 Description: Ever tried a big, glamorous reset… only to feel even more exhausted? (Yep, been there 🙋🏽‍♀️.) In this episode of Simplifying Life’s Beautiful Bitchiness, I share how micro resets help me handle flare weeks, messy schedules, and way-too-long to-do lists. You’ll hear my Bare Minimum System in action, plus a real-life story of a fellow spoonie mom who stopped spiraling with just one small shift. 🧡 Want more calm? → Choose Your Path to Calm ✨ Mentioned in this episode: 🌀 Chaos Download 📓 Bare Minimum System in Paths 3 & 8 👉🏽 Choose Your Path to Calm ⏱️ Timestamps (YouTube): 00:00 – Big Reset vs Teeny Reset: The Question We All Ask 00:38 – Welcome to Simplifying Life’s Beautiful Bitchiness 01:30 – What Micro Resets Actually Are 03:45 – My Bare Minimum System (3 categories + 10 minutes) 04:00 – Real-Life Example: Helping a Fellow Spoonie Mom Stop Spiraling 05:41 – Why Micro Resets Matter More Than Big Ones 07:22 – Takeaway + CTA (How to Get Your Own Chaos Download) 📬 Let’s connect: 💌 Weekly pep talks + tools → What's the Stitch & Systems? ✨ Join the Lounge → Join the Lounge 📱 DM me → Instagram / Substack Inhale the calm. Exhale the fire. 🫶🏽 You’re doing better than you think.

    8 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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