The Secrets of Supermom Show

Lori Whitney Oberbroeckling
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Welcome to The Secrets of Supermom Show where we uncover the secrets to work-life balance, time management, and staying motivated and happy as a busy working mom.  Author, podcaster, corporate leader, wife, and mom of four, Lori Whitney Oberbroeckling shares tips she learned writing the book Secrets of Supermom, her own productivity and parenting hacks, and interviews with supermoms from around the world. Struggle with getting things done, balancing it all, or happiness in general? Prepare to walk away with inspiration, motivation, and easy step-by-step processes to do it all without the overwhelm.  Visit  secretsofsupermom.com for the show notes and all the details!

  1. FEB 10

    Rewriting Eat the Frog: How Moms Can Make It Actually Work

    What if “eating the frog” just doesn’t work when your day starts with lost shoes, spilled cereal, and three meltdowns before 7 AM? In this episode of The Secrets of Supermom Show, we’re unpacking the popular productivity strategy from Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy — and exploring why this approach often falls flat for busy moms. Discover why “do the hardest thing first” isn’t always realistic, how to reframe your tasks based on energy and capacity, and smart ways to adapt this tool for real life with children, careers, and chaos. Part 4 of our series: What If You’re Not the Problem? Productivity Systems Not Built for You (And How Moms Can Make Them Work) Text us your feedback or questions! Stay connected! Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com! Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.com Secrets of Supermom on Facebook Secrets of Supermom on Instagram

    13 min

  2. JAN 29

    Time Blocking for Real Life: A Mom-Friendly Reframe

    This is Episode 3 in our series, What If You’re Not the Problem? Productivity Systems Not Built for You (And How Moms Can Make Them Work) — and today we’re talking about time blocking. Time blocking is one of the most popular productivity strategies out there—used by CEOs, planners, and high-performance coaches in books like Deep Work by Cal Newport and programs like Getting Things Done. But what happens when your perfectly planned day gets hijacked by sick kids, spilled milk, or forgotten backpacks? In this episode, we unpack why time blocking often fails for moms—and how to reframe it so it finally works in your real, messy, unpredictable life. You'll learn how to use themed blocks, build in buffer space, and actually account for the invisible labor of motherhood. You’re not the problem. The system just wasn’t built for you. But we’re changing that—starting today. Text us your feedback or questions! Stay connected! Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com! Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.com Secrets of Supermom on Facebook Secrets of Supermom on Instagram

    15 min

  3. JAN 22

    The 5 AM Myth: Why Waking Up Early Isn’t the Secret for Moms

    You’ve probably heard the advice: wake up at 5 AM and you’ll be more focused, more productive, and more successful. But for busy moms balancing night wakings, unpredictable mornings, and zero alone time, the 5 AM Club might feel less like empowerment—and more like pressure. This episode is part of our brand-new series:  ✨ What If You’re Not the Problem? Productivity Systems Not Built for You (And How Moms Can Make Them Work) In Episode 2, we break down the core ideas of Robin Sharma’s bestselling book The 5 AM Club, including the popular 20/20/20 formula. Then we get real about why this system often fails moms—and how to reframe morning routines to actually work in your current season of life. You don’t need to wake up early to be productive. You need a moment that’s yours. Let’s redefine success and build a better fit for your mornings. Text us your feedback or questions! Stay connected! Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com! Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.com Secrets of Supermom on Facebook Secrets of Supermom on Instagram

    12 min

  4. JAN 15

    What If You’re Not the Problem? Productivity Systems Not Built for You (And How Moms Can Make Them Work)

    If you’ve ever tried a popular productivity system only to feel like a complete failure when it didn’t work—this episode is for you. In the kickoff of our brand-new series, What If You’re Not the Problem? Productivity Systems Not Built for You (And How Moms Can Make Them Work), we unpack the truth behind why so many goal-setting tools, time management strategies, and routines fall apart for moms. It’s not because you lack discipline. It’s not because you’re not trying hard enough. It’s because the system was never built for your life in the first place. Tune in as we dismantle the guilt, introduce the concept behind this empowering 11-week series, and offer a mindset-shifting first step to help you stop blaming yourself—and start building systems that actually work for you. Text us your feedback or questions! Stay connected! Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com! Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.com Secrets of Supermom on Facebook Secrets of Supermom on Instagram

    8 min

  5. JAN 10

    You Don’t Need More Time — You Need a Plan That Works for You

    We made it — Day 10! Today we’re wrapping up our special New Year series: ✨ 10 Planning Lessons I Wish I Knew Sooner (So You Don’t Have to Learn the Hard Way) Over the past 10 episodes, we’ve talked about clarity, routines, fewer goals, rest, tools, flexibility, seasons, support — and how planning can actually feel peaceful instead of pressuring. And today, we tie everything together with one final truth: 👉 You don’t need more time — you need a plan that works for you. Because most busy moms believe the solution is “more hours in the day,” when the real problem is misaligned plans, overloaded calendars, unrealistic expectations, and systems designed for someone else’s life. In this final episode, we explore: ✔ why “more time” doesn’t actually fix overwhelm  ✔ what a supportive, realistic plan really looks like  ✔ how flexibility creates more consistency  ✔ the essential components of a plan that honors your season and values  ✔ how small shifts can change the entire feel of your year And — tomorrow — we take all of this deeper. Because Sunday, January 11 is our live: 🎯 How to Plan Your Best Year Ever Workshop We’re bringing everything from this series together and building your plan step-by-step — live, with coaching, clarity, worksheets, and support. 👉 Save your seat: secretsofsupermom.com/plan Replay included if you can’t attend live. You don’t need a whole new version of yourself. You just need a plan designed for your real life. I can’t wait to see you inside the workshop. Text us your feedback or questions! Stay connected! Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com! Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.com Secrets of Supermom on Facebook Secrets of Supermom on Instagram

    10 min

  6. JAN 9

    Support = Success

    If you’ve ever thought, “I should be able to handle this on my own,” this episode is going to land deep. Today is Day 9 in our special New Year series: ✨ 10 Planning Lessons I Wish I Knew Sooner (So You Don’t Have to Learn the Hard Way) Across these 10 episodes, we’re redefining planning for busy, ambitious moms — moving away from pressure, isolation, and burnout, and toward clarity, support, and sustainability. And today’s truth is one so many of us resist: 👉 Support = success. Because while most of us believe we should be able to juggle everything ourselves, the reality is: You were never meant to carry the mental load, the planning, the emotions, the logistics, and the expectations all alone. In this episode, we talk about: ✔ why strong women struggle to ask for help  ✔ how isolation leads to shame, overwhelm, and burnout  ✔ the role support plays in consistency and follow-through  ✔ different types of support (practical, emotional, and accountability)  ✔ simple places to start if asking for help feels uncomfortable You’ll walk away with permission to receive help, share the load, and realize that needing support doesn’t make you weak — it makes you human. And if you want support not just for a day, but as you plan your year, join me on January 11 for the live: 🎯 How to Plan Your Best Year Ever Workshop You’ll get tools, structure, coaching — and community. 👉 Save your seat: secretsofsupermom.com/plan You don’t have to do it all alone.  In fact — you’re not supposed to. Text us your feedback or questions! Stay connected! Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com! Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.com Secrets of Supermom on Facebook Secrets of Supermom on Instagram

    10 min

  7. JAN 8

    Your Season of Life Matters More Than You Think

    If you’ve ever wondered why a planning system that used to work suddenly doesn’t anymore — this episode will make everything click. Today is Day 8 in our special New Year series: If you’ve ever wondered why a planning system that used to work suddenly doesn’t anymore — this episode will make everything click. Today is Day 8 in our special New Year series: ✨ 10 Planning Lessons I Wish I Knew Sooner (So You Don’t Have to Learn the Hard Way) Across these 10 episodes, we’re rethinking planning for busy, ambitious moms — so instead of pushing, hustling, and feeling behind, you build a plan that honors your real life. And today’s lesson is one of the most freeing: 👉 Your season of life matters more than you think. Because so often, the problem isn’t your discipline, motivation, or commitment. It’s that your season changed — and your plan didn’t. In this episode, we explore: ✔ why comparing yourself to “past you” creates unnecessary shame  ✔ how motherhood, work, health, and life transitions change capacity  ✔ the difference between survival seasons and growth seasons  ✔ how to size your goals and routines to match where you are  ✔ the powerful questions that help you plan with your season instead of fighting against it You’ll walk away with permission to adjust, simplify, slow down where needed — and recognize that honoring your season is wisdom, not failure. And if you want support turning this awareness into a practical plan, join me on January 11 for the live: 🎯 How to Plan Your Best Year Ever Workshop We’ll create rhythms, goals, and schedules that match your season — and grow with you as life shifts. 👉 Save your seat: secretsofsupermom.com/plan You are not behind. You’re just in a different season — and your plan gets to reflect that. Text us your feedback or questions! Stay connected! Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com! Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.com Secrets of Supermom on Facebook Secrets of Supermom on Instagram

    11 min

  8. JAN 7

    Perfection Will Ruin Your Plan

    If you’ve ever fallen “off track,” felt frustrated, and decided to just start again next week — this episode is going to feel very familiar. Today is Day 7 in our special New Year series: ✨ 10 Planning Lessons I Wish I Knew Sooner (So You Don’t Have to Learn the Hard Way) Across these 10 episodes, we’re rethinking planning for busy, ambitious moms — not as punishment or perfection, but as support, clarity, and sustainability. And today’s truth may sting a little (in the best way): 👉 Perfection will ruin your plan. Because when your plan requires flawless execution, real life can’t live inside it. And instead of adjusting when things get off track, most of us just quit — then feel like we failed. In this episode, we’re talking about: ✔ how perfection disguises itself as “discipline”  ✔ the shame spiral that happens when things don’t go according to plan  ✔ why flexibility beats rigid rules every single time  ✔ what a “reset ritual” is — and how to use it when life goes sideways  ✔ why messy consistency creates more long-term success By the end, you’ll have permission to release the guilt, reset without drama, and keep moving — even if the plan didn’t go perfectly. And if you’re ready to build a plan designed for real life, join me on January 11 for the live: 🎯 How to Plan Your Best Year Ever Workshop We’ll create flexible systems, realistic routines, and reset strategies together — so you don’t burn out or quit halfway through the year. 👉 Save your seat: secretsofsupermom.com/plan You don’t need perfection to make progress. You just need a plan that lets you begin again. Text us your feedback or questions! Stay connected! Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com! Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.com Secrets of Supermom on Facebook Secrets of Supermom on Instagram

    10 min
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Welcome to The Secrets of Supermom Show where we uncover the secrets to work-life balance, time management, and staying motivated and happy as a busy working mom.  Author, podcaster, corporate leader, wife, and mom of four, Lori Whitney Oberbroeckling shares tips she learned writing the book Secrets of Supermom, her own productivity and parenting hacks, and interviews with supermoms from around the world. Struggle with getting things done, balancing it all, or happiness in general? Prepare to walk away with inspiration, motivation, and easy step-by-step processes to do it all without the overwhelm.  Visit  secretsofsupermom.com for the show notes and all the details!

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  • Creator
    Lori Whitney Oberbroeckling
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    282
  • Rating
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    © 2026 The Secrets of Supermom Show
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