Simple Rhythms for Busy Moms | SAHM, Routines, Biblical Motherhood, Balance, Schedules, Work-Life Balance, Productivity
The Go-To Podcast for Busy, Christian Moms Who Want to Get More Done and Still Be Present With Their Family! ***TOP 1% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST *** Are you constantly trying out new daily routines that have you juggling house chores and cramming in work during nap times? Do you feel guilty when your kiddos invite you to play, but by the time you’ve told them ’just a minute,’ ’hang on,’ or ’let me finish this’, the day has slipped away with no intentional focused time together at all? Does your brain feel like it will never just SHUT OFF with your continuously running to-do list? I’m SO excited you’re here!! This podcast will help you create simple systems, daily routines, and time management strategies to feel more productive in your days so you can balance running a home AND being fully present for your kiddos. Hey, I’m KyAnn. A mom, wife, and Jesus lover. For too many years, I let my habits just sort of happen without much intention or thought. I felt constantly behind and I was trying to do it all, but doing NONE of it well. I was chasing business success, achievements, and hustle culture that stole my time and mental health so I didn’t have any extra energy to devote to building intentional habits that kept my priorities in the RIGHT order. I finally realized that if I was going to balance motherhood and homemaking well, I had to find simple routines and systems to serve me in the season I was in. I created daily rhythms for our family that reflected my priorities and helped me tackle my to-do list, all while allowing me to be fully present with my kiddos - simple systems that when practiced well, even allowed extra time to work on my business during the cracks of time during the day. And now I’m ready to share it all with you! If you are ready to finally find a routine that works for you…steps to feel more balanced and less overwhelmed in your days as a busy mom…systems that give you your time back, help you to be more present with the people you love most, and finally get your brain to just RELAX-this podcast is for you! Pop in your single AirPod (mom friends, you know you do this, too!), grab your iced coffee, it’s time to find your rhythm! Next Steps: Grab my free morning routine guide: https://kyannandmat.ck.page/b61d7efaea Join Simple Rhythms for Busy Moms course: bit.ly/simplerhythmscourse Join the free community: bit.ly/simplerhythmscommunity Connect with me on IG: @kyannandmat Watch on YT: @kyannandmat Email me: kyann@kyannraye.com
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Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
Does the thought of holiday meal prep leave you feeling more frazzled than festive? In this episode, we’re diving into all things holiday meal planning. From simplifying the prep to reducing stress, I’m sharing practical, actionable strategies to help you stay ahead of the chaos and actually enjoy the process of creating meals and treats this season.
Whether you’re cooking for a crowd, bringing a dish to a party, or just trying to keep weeknight dinners manageable, this episode is packed with tips to help you stay ahead of the holiday madness. You’ll walk away feeling prepared, confident and ready to embrace the season with a little more joy and a lot less stress in the kitchen.
I pray this episode helps you navigate the season with less overwhelm and more joy!
Hugs!
-KyAnn
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Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Have you ever felt like the chaos of the holidays makes it impossible to stay on top of the house? Then friend, this one’s for you! The holidays are here, and with them come the influx of Amazon deliveries, gift wrapping, family visits, and a packed calendar! It’s no wonder keeping your home tidy during this season can feel like an uphill battle. But what if there was a way to manage it all without throwing your rhythms and routines completely out the window?
In this episode, we’re diving into practical and SIMPLE strategies to keep your home (mostly) clean even during the hustle and bustle of the holidays. Whether it’s tweaking your existing rhythms, relaxing your usual expectations, or creating systems that work for the extra activity and items coming in. Together, let’s find ways to create peace, not perfection, in our homes so we can focus on what truly matters this season.
I pray this conversation helps you find peace in the rhythms of this season!
Hugs!
-KyAnn
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Thursday Dec 12, 2024
Thursday Dec 12, 2024
Have you ever had the BEST intentions of creating magical Christmas traditions with your kids—slow moments by the fire with hot cocoa, soaking up all the magic—but instead find yourself rushing around feeling more like the Grinch? Between events, holiday lights, cookie baking and keeping a tight schedule to fit it all in, those cozy, slow moments seem impossible.
In today’s episode, I’m sharing 6 simple ways to embrace the Christmas magic with your kids without packing more on your calendar (or yourself). We’ll talk about how to simplify your traditions, carve out margin for what really matters, and create special memories with your littles—without the chaos and hustle. Let’s lean into more peace and less overwhelm this season so you can truly enjoy the magic.
I pray this episode is encouraging for you! Enjoy!
Hugs!
-KyAnn
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Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
Do the holidays feel like a whirlwind of to-do lists, events, and endless obligations, leaving you more overwhelmed than joyful? What if, instead of adding more to your plate, you intentionally let go of certain things to create space for what truly matters?
In this episode, I’m sharing my favorite rhythm to simplify the season—my Holiday To-Don’t List. A simple, yet revolutionary way to cut the clutter and focus on what truly matters. I’ll share what a To-Don’t List is, how it helps you say no to the things that drain you so you can say yes to what lights you up, and a sneak peek at what’s on my own list this year. Because here’s the truth: nobody does it all, and letting go of the unnecessary is where the real joy begins.
I pray this episode is encouraging for you! Enjoy!
Hugs!
-KyAnn
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Thursday Dec 05, 2024
Thursday Dec 05, 2024
Hi, friend!
Have you ever wondered how other moms balance the demands of work and motherhood? In this episode, we dig into what it takes to manage both without losing sight of what matters most.
Today, we’re joined by Rachel Allene Heckmann, a creative entrepreneur, mom of 3, and the heart behind The Rachel Allene Shop. Rachel is giving us a peek behind the curtain in what it actually looks like to balance life, work, and family. She’s refreshingly honest, encouraging, and full of practical wisdom for moms, entrepreneurs, and anyone striving to balance it all while still finding joy along the way.
In this episode, Rachel shares her candid journey of navigating motherhood and entrepreneurship, and we dive deep into what “balance” really looks like in this season of her life. Spoiler: it’s not always perfect, and that’s okay!
What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
🌿 A glimpse into Rachel’s life right now – From family time to business, Rachel shares how she’s spending her days and what her current season looks like.
🌿 Motherhood + Business: Rachel gets real about managing both roles and offers an honest take on the ever-elusive work-life balance.
🌿 Lessons from the journey: Rachel reflects on the highs, lows, and pivots she’s faced over the years and the advice she wishes she could have given herself five years ago.
🌿 The power of saying no: We chat about the trade-offs that come with entrepreneurship and how Rachel has made intentional choices to focus on what truly matters.
🌿 Finding joy in the little things: Rachel shares why tiny joys are a cornerstone of her life and work—and how they’ve made an impact on her perspective.
I hope this episode inspires you to embrace your current season and find encouragement as you navigate motherhood, business, and everything in between!
Hugs!
KyAnn
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Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Tuesday Dec 03, 2024
Hi, friend!
We are starting a brand new holiday series called Simplifying the Season today and I am SO excited!
This episode is all about making room for rest-I’m sharing 5 ways to slow down during a season that feels almost impossible to practically make that happen. How to create moments of peace and connection and slow moments with your family, amidst all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season (and just trying to keep everyone fed and happy like every other day!). This is going to be such a fun series and I’m so excited to go through this month together with you!
I pray this episode is encouraging for you! Enjoy!
Hugs!
KyAnn
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Friday Nov 29, 2024
Friday Nov 29, 2024
Hi, friend!
I’m so excited to share something so special with you guys this Christmas season! We are launching our first ever mini-series on the Simple Rhythms for Busy Moms podcast called Simplifying the Season.
Are you starting to feel a little overwhelmed with all the holiday to-do’s and extra events to add to the calendar on top of an already full plate?
Have you ever felt frustrated that the stress and constant hustle of this time of year 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?
This brand new series is focusing on how to simplify to manage the chaos and increase the magic of this Christmas season. How to stay focused on what really matters, how to have enough mental energy to truly soak up these special moments with your family without just thinking about the next thing that needs to be done constantly and missing the magic right in front of you, and of course you know we’re all about the practicals. Figuring out what’s most important to you this season, practical tips for holiday meal planning and keeping a tidy home amidst the influx of items coming into your home, and so much more.
This season, let’s choose to embrace simplicity and what actually matters most to each of us. I’m so excited to kick off this series with you! Make sure you’re subscribed to ensure you don’t miss an episode!
Hugs!
-KyAnn
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Thursday Nov 28, 2024
Thursday Nov 28, 2024
Hi, friend!
Today’s episode is one of my favorite episodes that we do every month and you guys have told me it is one of your favorites as well!
It is my monthly R.E.P.O.R.T. episode (which is an acronym) and in this episode to recap November, I’m sharing a book that is absolutely changing my life that I read in less than one day, a new rhythms hack that I am OBSESSED with for my kids, and some habits that my husband and I are trying to implement in our own life that have been lacking. 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
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Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Tuesday Nov 26, 2024
Hi, friend!
Have you ever wondered if taking a trip without kids is even possible in a season of little kids? Have you ever been jealous of other moms getting weekends away, but not sure how to make it happen yourself?
In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about girls’ trips and getting away occasionally without kids. Is it worth it, how to make it possible with young kids, and what I personally learned on my first trip sans kids for the first time in FIVE years. This is going to be such a fun episode! I pray this episode is encouraging for you! Enjoy!
Hugs!
-KyAnn
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Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Thursday Nov 21, 2024
Hi, friend!
Are you tired of constantly feeling behind and overwhelmed trying to do it all, but feeling like you’re getting NOWHERE? Are you exhausted trying to balance mom life, business, and somehow keep up on your home all at the same time?
In today’s episode, I’m bringing on one of my amazing students, Megan Santos. She recently graduated the course and she is coming on the show to tell us all about her experience, why she joined the course, what it’s really like on the inside, what wins she’s experienced, and if it’s actually worth it! She’s also sharing specifically her vulnerable story of the areas she really struggled with guilt and feeling like a failure as a wife and mom, but didn’t know where to even start making changes…and what her life looks like now on the other side of really diving in deep to these issues. I’m so grateful for her vulnerability and I’m so honored to share this conversation with you today!
This is a juicy one-you’re definitely going to want to be a fly on the wall to listen in if you’ve been thinking about joining the Simple Rhythms for Busy Moms course! I pray this episode is encouraging for you! Enjoy!
Hugs!
-KyAnn
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