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What if the way you’ve been taught to succeed is actually the thing burning you out? In this episode, Lori sits down with Felecia Etienne, high-performance strategist and creator of the Aligned Advantage™ framework, to unpack the hidden patterns that keep high-achieving women stuck in cycles of overgiving, overwhelm, and exhaustion. After burning out twice—once in corporate leadership and again in entrepreneurship—Felecia realized that success strategies built on constant output and self-sacrifice simply aren’t sustainable. Now, she helps women re-engineer success in a way that actually supports their energy, priorities, and real life. In this powerful and honest conversation, you’ll learn:  The “operating system” many women are running (without realizing it)  Subtle early warning signs of burnout most moms explain away  Why you’re not actually choosing to put yourself last—and what’s really happening instead  How to start shifting your priorities without blowing up your life A simple but powerful question to help you reclaim your time and energy starting today If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right—but still feeling off, overwhelmed, or depleted—this episode will help you finally understand why… and what to do next. 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

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right—career, kids, home—and still feel stuck, exhausted, or like you’re living the same day on repeat… this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, I’m joined by Wendy S. Meadows—family law attorney, certified life coach, and author of Sparkle & GRIT. Wendy works with high-achieving women (especially busy moms) who have “checked all the boxes” but are still craving more. We’re diving into:  The “Groundhog Day” cycle so many working moms experience  Why burnout doesn’t always look the way you think it does  How high-achieving women accidentally trap themselves in exhaustion  The difference between “sparkle” and “grit”—and why you need both  Simple ways to start rediscovering your energy, purpose, and joy Wendy shares her own journey from burnout as a family law litigator to building a more aligned life—and the small, powerful shifts that can help you do the same. If you’re ready to stop just getting through your days and start actually enjoying your life again, you’re going to love this one. 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

Ever feel like you’re constantly running on empty… snapping when you don’t mean to… or wishing you could just hit “reset” on your day? In this episode of the Secrets of Supermom Show, I’m joined by Layne Burkette—mom of four, author, licensed professional counselor, and yoga psychology and meditation teacher—to talk about simple, powerful ways to regulate your nervous system in real life. Because here’s the truth: You can’t think your way out of stress—but you can support your body through it. For over 20 years, Layne has helped moms, families, and caregivers reconnect with calm, connection, and emotional balance through somatic practices, breathwork, yoga, meditation, and counseling tools. Her approach blends science, psychology, and embodied healing—while keeping everything simple and accessible for real life. In this conversation, she shares practical, bite-sized tools (what she calls “micro-pauses”) that help you move from overwhelm to calm in as little as 30–90 seconds—no extra time required. We also walk through several guided exercises you can try right along with us to feel calmer, more grounded, and more in control—fast. ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:  Why your nervous system is the key to patience and calm  The difference between reacting vs. responding  Simple breath and movement techniques you can use anywhere  How your state impacts your kids (and how to shift it)  Easy ways to build calm into your daily routine If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, or just “on edge”… this episode will give you tools you can use 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

Feeling burned out—even when you’re doing everything “right”? You’re not alone… and you might be looking at it all wrong. In this episode, host Lori Oberbroeckling sits down with Hope Pedraza, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Human Design Guide, and Clinical Hypnotherapist, to unpack the real root of burnout—and why it’s not just about having too much on your plate. Hope shares a powerful reframe: burnout isn’t about how much you’re doing—it’s about the energy behind how you’re doing it. Together, they dive into the deeper layers of burnout, including the physical, emotional, mental, and even spiritual components—and why addressing just one piece often keeps you stuck in the cycle. You’ll learn: Why burnout isn’t just about being “too busy”The connection between your body, nervous system, and energy levelsHow mineral imbalances can impact your mood, hormones, and overall wellbeingWhy “doing all the right things” might not be enoughSimple ways to start listening to your body and reconnect with what you actually needIf you’ve been feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or like something just isn’t working anymore—this episode will help you understand why and what to do next. 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

This is the final episode in the series: 👉 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 productivity system—waking up at 5am, time blocking, the Pomodoro Technique, Inbox Zero—and felt like it just didn’t work for you… this episode will change the way you see it. Because the truth is: 👉 You are not the problem. In this episode of the Secrets of Supermom Show, Lori Oberbroeckling wraps up the series by connecting all the dots and showing you how to actually use productivity tools in a way that fits your real life as a busy working mom. You’ll learn:  Why most productivity systems assume uninterrupted time, predictable schedules, and consistent energy How to stop trying to follow systems perfectly—and start adapting them instead  A simple Supermom productivity framework to help you choose what actually works  How to think about energy, progress, and flexibility when applying new tools  Why you get to decide what matters (not the book, the expert, or the system) Plus, Lori shares the next step to help you actually implement what you’ve learned: 👉 The Spring Clean Your Calendar Challenge Because learning the tools is one thing—but building a calendar that supports your real life is where everything changes. 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

The Eisenhower Matrix is one of the most widely taught productivity tools, helping you sort tasks into what’s urgent and what’s important so you can focus on what really matters. But what happens when everything feels urgent? In this episode of the Secrets of Supermom Show, Lori Oberbroeckling continues the series “What If You’re Not the Problem: Productivity Systems Not Built for You (And How Moms Can Make Them Work)” by breaking down the Eisenhower Matrix—and why it can feel frustrating or impossible to apply as a busy mom. When you're managing work, family, school communication, and the emotional needs of the people around you, urgency doesn’t always follow neat categories. Instead of helping you prioritize, it can feel like everything lands in the “urgent” bucket. In this episode, Lori shares:  What the Eisenhower Matrix is and how it’s traditionally used  Why the system assumes you can control what becomes urgent  How motherhood introduces constant, unpredictable urgency Practical ways to adapt the matrix so it actually works in real life  How to identify true urgency, question false urgency, and still make progress on what matters most Because productivity systems aren’t broken—but many of them were built for lives with predictable capacity, and motherhood runs on variable capacity. Want to Clean Up Your Calendar Too? If your schedule has been feeling overwhelming lately, join the Spring Clean Your Calendar Challenge. This free 4-day event helps you:  step back from your schedule  clear calendar clutter  build intentional breathing room  create a calendar that actually fits your life You can join here: secretsofsupermom.com/spring 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

The Two Minute Rule is one of the most popular productivity tips in the world. The idea comes from David Allen’s Getting Things Done system and sounds simple: if a task takes less than two minutes, just do it immediately. In theory, it’s a great way to prevent small tasks from piling up. But what happens when your entire day is already filled with two-minute tasks? In this episode of the Secrets of Supermom Show, Lori Oberbroeckling continues the series “What If You’re Not the Problem: Productivity Systems Not Built for You (And How Moms Can Make Them Work)” by unpacking the Two Minute Rule and why it can quietly create more overwhelm for busy moms. When you’re juggling work responsibilities, school communication, family logistics, and constant interruptions, your day can quickly become a stream of reactive two-minute tasks—leaving no time for the focused work you actually planned to do. In this episode, Lori explains: What the Two Minute Rule is and where it comes fromWhy the rule assumes your day is mostly focused work with only occasional interruptionsHow constant task switching can make moms feel even more scattered and overwhelmedA simple reframe called Two Minute Windows that helps protect your focus while still handling the small tasks that pop up throughout the dayBecause productivity systems aren’t wrong—but many of them were designed for lives with predictable capacity, and motherhood runs on variable capacity. Want to Clean Up Your Calendar Too?If your schedule has been feeling overwhelming lately, join the Spring Clean Your Calendar Challenge. This free 4-day event helps you: step back from your scheduleclear calendar clutterbuild intentional breathing roomcreate a calendar that actually fits your lifeYou can join here: secretsofsupermom.com/spring 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

The 12 Week Year is one of the most popular goal-setting systems in the productivity world. The idea is simple: instead of planning goals for an entire year, you treat 12 weeks like a full year so you can focus, create urgency, and make faster progress. In theory, it makes a lot of sense. You choose one or two big goals, create weekly action plans, track your execution, and measure your progress with a scorecard. The creators even recommend aiming for 85% execution each week to stay on track. But what happens when your weeks don’t look the same? What happens when real life shows up with sick kids, school calls, travel, sports tournaments, work deadlines, and all the unpredictable moments that come with motherhood? In this episode of the Secrets of Supermom Show, Lori Oberbroeckling continues the series “What If You’re Not the Problem: Productivity Systems Not Built for You (And How Moms Can Make Them Work)” by breaking down the popular 12 Week Year system. You’ll learn: What the 12 Week Year actually is and how the system worksWhy the execution scorecard and weekly metrics can sometimes create pressure instead of motivationHow the assumption of consistent weeks can break down for busy momsPractical ways to adapt the system so it works with motherhood, not against itBecause the problem may not be you. It may be that the system was designed for lives with predictable capacity, while motherhood runs on variable capacity. And when you adapt these productivity tools to fit your real life, you can keep the parts that work—and let go of the parts that don’t. Want some help with your own calendar? Join is in the Spring Clean Your Calendar Challenge at secretsofsupermom.com/spring! 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

Inbox Zero sounds like the ultimate productivity goal — an empty inbox, total control over email, and finally feeling caught up. But what if Inbox Zero was never meant to mean zero emails at all? In this episode of The Secrets of Supermom Show, Lori Oberbroeckling continues the series What If You’re Not the Problem: Productivity Systems Not Built for You (And How Moms Can Make Them Work) by unpacking the real story behind Inbox Zero. You’ll learn where Inbox Zero actually came from, what creator Merlin Mann originally intended, and why modern productivity culture turned a stress-reducing concept into another overwhelming rule — especially for busy moms managing work, family logistics, school communication, and nonstop digital notifications. Lori shares practical ways to rethink email management, reduce inbox anxiety, and shift from chasing an empty inbox to protecting your attention and mental energy instead. If you’ve ever felt behind because your inbox isn’t at zero, this episode will help you approach email with more clarity, flexibility, and confidence. ✨ Ready to simplify your schedule too? Join Lori’s free 4-Day Calendar Detox Challenge to clear calendar clutter, create white space, and build a rhythm that works for real life.  👉 secretsofsupermom.com/detox 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

The Pomodoro Technique promises better focus, less burnout, and more productivity — so why does it often feel impossible to use as a busy mom? In this episode of The Secrets of Supermom Show, Lori Oberbroeckling continues the series What If You’re Not the Problem? Productivity Systems Not Built for You (And How Moms Can Make Them Work) by breaking down the popular Pomodoro Technique and why it doesn’t always translate to real mom life. You’ll learn what the Pomodoro Technique actually is, the hidden assumptions behind the 25-minute focus rule, and why interruptions, unpredictable schedules, shifting energy, and competing priorities make traditional productivity systems harder for moms to follow. Lori shares practical ways to adapt the method — including flexible timing, using timers to start instead of finish, planning for interruptions, and using focus blocks to support your energy instead of adding pressure. If you’ve ever tried time-management techniques and felt like they just didn’t work for you, this episode will help you rethink productivity with more flexibility, compassion, and realistic strategies that fit your life. ✨ Ready to simplify your schedule too? Join Lori’s free 4-Day Calendar Detox Challenge to clear calendar clutter, create white space, and build a rhythm that works for real life.  👉 secretsofsupermom.com/detox 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

Habit stacking sounds simple: attach a new habit to something you already do and watch positive routines stick. But what happens when your daily life includes interruptions, unpredictable schedules, and constantly shifting energy? In this episode of The Secrets of Supermom Show, Lori Oberbroeckling continues the series What If You’re Not the Problem? Productivity Systems Not Built for You (And How Moms Can Make Them Work) by breaking down the popular habit stacking method made famous by Atomic Habits. You’ll learn why habit stacking can feel frustrating for busy moms, how unstable routines and changing energy impact habit formation, and practical ways to adapt this productivity strategy so it works in real life — not just in theory. Discover how to use flexible anchors, tiny habit stacks, and recovery-focused routines to support your energy instead of adding more pressure to your day. If you’ve ever felt like you just can’t make habits stick, this episode will help you rethink habit building with more grace, flexibility, and success.  ✨ Ready to simplify your schedule, too?  Join Lori’s free 4-Day Calendar Detox Challenge to clear calendar clutter, create white space, and build a rhythm that actually works for your real life.  👉 Join here: secretsofsupermom.com/detox 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

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

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

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

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