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50 | 50th Episode CELEBRATION + Is “Balance” as a Busy SAHM Even POSSIBLE?!

Hi, friend!
Have you ever wondered if “balance” is actually even possible as a busy mom with so many constant spinning plates?! Does balance actually exist, is it even attainable at all? If you have also wondered this-this is the episode for you!
In today’s episode, we are CELEBRATING! This is officially our 50th episode of the Simple Rhythms for Busy Moms podcast, which is WILD, so I am going to be sharing some fun never before shared behind-the-scenes about the podcast, some of our very favorite listener episodes, anddd what is a celebration without some prizes and giveaways?! You know it’s going to be a fun time around here-we like to celebrate the milestones and spoil you guys so stay tuned all the way through this one to get all the insider info!
And then, I’m going to be talking about balance-what is balance? Is balance actually even possible as a busy mom juggling so many different things?! And some insights from my recent life the last 2 weeks that have really made a huge impact on me. This is going to be a full episode so buckle up and let’s get into it! I pray this episode is encouraging for you! Enjoy!
Hugs!
-KyAnn
 
Mentions:
Enter 50th episode giveaway: bit.ly/simplerhythmscommunity
 
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49 | Holiday Expectations: Getting on the Same Page with Your Spouse FEATURING Mathew Molina

Hi, friend!
Have you ever had a holiday season where you honestly feel like you are having MORE conflict and disagreements in your marriage during what is supposed to be the “happiest time of the year” than the rest of the year entirely? Or feeling so frustrated that the stress and constant hustle is not at all what you had hoped for this season to look like for your family, but it also just feels like it keeps repeating year after year?
In today’s episode, I am having my husband join me for this conversation and we are talking all about how we’ve handled the holidays over the years. Addressing marriage conflicts, how to get on the same page with communicating holiday expectations, and even the practicals of HOW we slow down amidst a season that feels like constantly hustle, hustle, hustle.
We’re also tackling the subject of gifts for kids, how to handle them, how to be intentional about them, and how to tackle them after the holidays are over. As we are approaching the busy holiday season, I thought this episode was a very timely one to answer a lot of the questions I’ve been getting on this topic recently and bring Mat into the conversation to share his perspective and what we’ve learned over the years! I pray this episode is encouraging for you! Enjoy!
Hugs!
-KyAnn
 
Mentions:
Daily Grace Co Advent book: https://thedailygraceco.com/collections/advent-2024/products/the-promise-of-christmas-childrens-book-2
 
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48 | Needing More Consistency for Your Kids? How to Set Up Flexible Daily Routines for More Structure

Hi, friend!
Have you ever felt like your schedule was all over the place and the most consistent thing in your days was actually the LACK of consistency?
I have totally been there (and actually still, no two days are exactly alike), but having a rhythm and flow to our days is a non-negotiable for us now that I’ve learned what I have and seen the difference it has made in not only my life, but my kids and husband as well. In today’s episode, we’re going to be talking specifically about WHY routines are so important for kids.
It’s easy to understand that having better routines would help us as busy moms to feel more balanced and intentional with our days overall, but many people don’t think about the impact it has on our kids (on both sides, whether we’re looking at intentional consistency or the flip side, chaos and unpredictability). And the best news is, you can start to change this TODAY no matter where you fall on the spectrum. Get out your notebook and pens, let’s get into it! I pray this episode is encouraging for you! Enjoy!
Hugs!
-KyAnn
 
Mentions:
Episode 31 on No Time to Set Up the Routine?! Do THIS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/31-no-time-to-set-up-the-routine-do-this/id1739009977?i=1000668262467
 
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47 | NO Social Media as a Business Owner: 3 Month Update

Hi, friend!
Several months ago, I made a very difficult decision to leave social media. Which I’m sure you can imagine is very scary as a business owner who has built my previous 2 businesses primarily on social media.
In today’s episode, I’m going to give you a 3 month update on how things are going, if I regret my decision to leave social media, some of the behind the scenes stats in my business (we’re getting personal up in here!) and answering some of the questions that I’ve gotten around this topic. If you have also considered leaving social media as a small business owner but are worried about the impact it will have on your income/your reach/etc., we’re getting into all of that in today’s episode so stay tuned! I pray this episode is encouraging for you! Enjoy!
Hugs!
-KyAnn
 
Mentions:
Episode 25 on my social media journey over the last decade as a small business owner: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/25-my-unfiltered-social-media-journey-as-a-small/id1739009977?i=1000663930560
Episode 30 on leaving social media for good: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/30-im-leaving-social-media-for-good-can-i-have-a/id1739009977?i=1000667194500
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46 | Healthy Habits to Still Prioritize YOUR Health While At Home with Kids with Kelsey Wickenhauser

Hi, friend!
Have you ever felt like you don’t have time to prioritize fitness now that you’re a mom? Or maybe you really want health to be a big focus in your life, but are having a hard time fitting it in with so many other responsibilities to juggle with mom life, work, and all the other roles we play as busy moms.
In today’s episode, I am bringing on Kelsey Wickenhauser and we are talking all about healthy habits to still prioritize YOUR health while at home with kids. Kelsey is a Physician Assistant turned Christian health coach and she is super passionate about helping women break free from diet culture so they can lose weight for the LAST time.
In this conversation, we are talking about healthy habits for stay at home moms, what is Kingdom-minded weight loss, and how on earth to focus on your health when you’re at home with littles and it seems like you can’t even find a few minutes to just drink your coffee in peace, let alone try to start prioritizing a healthy lifestyle, trying to lose weight, or just maintaining a simple fitness routine again. Kelsey has so many practical tips for how to make this possible in a really balanced approach and I pray this episode is encouraging for you! Enjoy!
Hugs!
-KyAnn
 
Mentions:
Kingdom Fit Moms Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kingdom-fit-moms-christian-weight-loss-whole-food-meal/id1689606078
Kelsey’s Instagram: instagram.com/kelseywickenhauser
Kelsey’s Website: kelseywickenhauser.com
 
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45 | My October R.E.P.O.R.T.-Books I Can’t Put Down, Go-To Fall Recipe, Fave Habits Giving Me LIFE, and More!

Hi, friend!
Today’s episode is something new and really fun that I’m excited to share with you. I started doing a monthly R.E.P.O.R.T. on the podcast last month and you guys loved it so much, that we’re going to make this a monthly thing!
In today’s episode, I’m sharing some of my favorite books that I haven’t been able to put down lately, my go-to fall recipe that I’ve been taking to fall gatherings on repeat, and a few favorite habits that are giving me LIFE in my days as a busy work from home mom! If you love hearing what other people are loving and learning on their journey as a busy mom trying to figure it all out, this episode is for you! I pray this episode is encouraging for you! Enjoy!
Hugs!
-KyAnn
 
Mentions:
Persuade for Good book: https://amzn.to/3NVYBsE
Sell Your Offer Challenge: https://www.sellyourofferchallenge.com/info?affiliate_id=4280215
The Plan by Kendra Adachi book: https://amzn.to/3YCIEfP
Brown sugar maple pumpkin butter bars recipe: https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/pumpkin-butter-bars/
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44 | How to Find Time Alone As a Stay At Home Mom, Even If You're With Your Kids 24/7

Hi, friend!
Have you ever desperately wanted just a few minutes to yourself, but struggled to fit it in with all the demands of busy mom life and kids that need you seemingly 24/7?
Feeling overwhelmed or even hitting a place of burnout in motherhood unfortunately is a lot more common than we think and one of the #1 things I hear from moms is just wanting to find more time to relax and unwind each day. This can honestly feel almost IMPOSSIBLE in a season of little kids and lots of responsibilities and in today’s episode, we are tackling this topic. How to find time alone even as a stay at home mom who is with her kids 24/7. I pray this episode is encouraging for you! Enjoy!
Hugs!
-KyAnn
 
Mentions:
Listen to episode 38 on calming your nervous system: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/38-feeling-overstimulated-in-motherhood-5-steps-to/id1739009977?i=1000672216930
Ditch Mom Anxiety Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ditch-mom-anxiety-mental-health-anxiety-disorder-nervous/id1651541195
 
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43 | What Does Self Care as a Busy Mom ACTUALLY Look Like?

Hi, friend!
If you could have a routine that helped you prioritize yourself every day even as a busy mom trying to balance it all, is that something you would want?
In today’s episode, we’re diving into self care, what this practically looks like, and how to prioritize your mental health as a mom who scarcely gets 3 minutes to even pee in peace (#momlife). I pray this episode is encouraging for you! Enjoy!
Hugs!
-KyAnn
 
Mentions:
JOIN THE SIMPLE RHYTHMS FOR BUSY MOMS COURSE:
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42 | The Biology of “Mom Brain” & How to Use That to Your Advantage with Rachael Elmore

Hi, friend!
Have you ever felt like you don’t even recognize the person you are now that you are a mom? You knew that new mom life would be full of really big high’s and also really hard challenges, but even though you prepared as much as you could, you’re still asking yourself is it really supposed to be THIS hard?
Maybe mom life isn’t what you expected, maybe balancing it all is making you feel a little crazy, or you just don’t know how to actually take care of yourself and find time for self care amidst everything else you are responsible for (including keeping multiple humans alive!).
If you have struggled with managing stress, responding in anger or just feeling like your mind feels out of control, this episode will be SO insightful. Rachael Elmore has been a licensed Christian therapist for 20+ years and is also an award-winning author. We are diving into the biology of “mommy brain”, how our brains actually change after becoming a mom, and how we can use that for our advantage as we are trying to balance it all. We also talk about postpartum depression and vulnerable personal stories of each of our experiences as well as wisdom on how to know how much is too much as moms balancing multiple roles as mom, wife, and business/career. I pray this episode is encouraging for you! Enjoy!
Hugs!
-KyAnn
 
Mentions:
Rachael’s Book, A Mom is Born: https://amzn.to/48lsEUf
Rachael’s Website: https://www.rachaelelmore.com/
Rachael’s Free 3-Minute Self Care Guide: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6434552171c069faf7824bbe
Rachael’s Thought Roadmap Guide: https://amomisborn.myflodesk.com/kaj5beq62j
10 Signs You May Need Counseling: https://amomisborn.myflodesk.com/grrhbh7d9k
Take Back Your Joy by Nicole Jacobsmeyer: https://amzn.to/3YiD1Dt
 
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41 | Feeling Disorganized? Try This 10-Minute Daily Reset Routine!

Hi, friend!
Are you tired of seeing clutter everywhere and really just want to figure out how to make keeping a tidy home SIMPLE again? In today’s episode, I am sharing my 10 minute daily reset routine to make tidying up EASY and attainable as a busy mom.
Have you ever thought about the tasks that you procrastinate the most? If you really think about it, is it always tasks that you HATE doing or that take hours and hours and hours to complete? Or if you get really honest, do the tasks you procrastinate the most ALWAYS take so much less work than you expect, but you work them up to be a much bigger project than they actually are in your mind?
This is true for so many of my students (and myself as well!) and I’ve found that often, the overwhelm in our brain clouds us from being able to come up with easy action steps to just START. I know you really just want a simple system to be consistent in tidying up around the house, instead of letting things pile up until you feel like you are PARALYZED to even know where to start. This episode is going to give you exactly that! I pray this episode is encouraging for you! Enjoy!
Hugs!
-KyAnn
 
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