The Busy Vibrant Mom - Strategic Time Management, Home Organization, Productivity, Christian Mom, Christian Parenting, Declutter

How's your summer schedule going so far?  Because if you're anything like most of the moms in my world right now — the answer is somewhere between "we're figuring it out" and "what schedule? There is no schedule!" And honestly? Both of those answers are completely valid.

Here's the thing about summer that nobody warns you about — it's not just that your routine goes out the window. It's that every single week looks...

If you’ve ever felt like you’ve slowly disappeared into your roles—wife, mom, manager of everything—and somewhere along the way you got lost… this conversation is for you.

Maybe you wake up already feeling behind. Maybe your days feel like a constant loop of doing and reacting. Or maybe you’ve thought… When did I stop feeling like myself?

You are not alone—and you’re not stuck...

Can I be real with you for a second? Summer is here — and so are your kids. All day. Every day.   And listen, I love my kids more than anything. But if you are a working mom trying to keep your business running while your children are home asking for snacks every 45 minutes and fighting over more screen time— this episode is for you.

Because here's the thing nobody talks about: summer doesn't actually stop your dea...

Have you ever felt like you’re trying to do all the things—manage your home, your work, your kids—and still feel like you’re barely keeping up?  If that’s you, today’s episode is going to feel like a breath of fresh air.

I’m joined by Lori Oberbroeckling, author of Secrets of Supermom, host of The Secrets of Supermom Show, and a mom of four who’s living this right alongside us. W...

If you’ve ever found yourself feeling constantly tired — even after a full night’s sleep — or like you’re pushing through your day on sheer willpower, today’s conversation is going to resonate with you. So many busy moms are juggling work, family responsibilities, and full schedules, and somewhere along the way exhaustion just becomes normal.  But what if it’s not supposed to feel that...

Can I ask you something? Have you ever felt like becoming a mom completely changed not just your schedule — but your entire identity as a business owner? Like the person you were before kids and the mom you are now are two very different people — and you're just trying to figure out how to make it all work?  Friend, today's conversation is for you.

I'm joined by Megan Yelaney — a business strategist who has h...

You are in for a special treat! This is another episode of Coffee & Tea (with M&E) Real Moms Talking About Real Things.  Join Emily McDermott, the host of Moms Overcoming Overwhelm and I as we talk about what didn’t work this week, how we pivoted, what things we are excited about, and things that made us laugh! We wanted to provide moms with real life examples of time management, organization, and pivoting when l...

Have you ever felt lonely in motherhood — even when your calendar is completely full? Like meaningful friendships are harder to build than they used to be, and somewhere in the middle of all the busyness you've quietly lost connection?  

Friend, today's conversa...

Can I be real with you for a second? Life lately has felt like a lot. Between end of year activities, home projects, kids' schedules, and trying to keep everything running smoothly — some days it feels like I'm just holding on and hoping for the best. But here's what I've been noticing — there are these small, simple things that are quietly making my life so much better right now. And I thought — why am I not...

If you've ever felt like your days are full but not always aligned — like you're doing a lot but still craving deeper purpose, clarity, and peace — today's episode is for you.  I'm joined by Alexandra, founder of Grace Space Christian Coaching, who has served hundreds of women worldwide since 2017 through 1:1 and group coaching. She he...

Can I ask you something? Is it just me, or does May feel like it has approximately 47 days worth of things crammed into 31.  There's a reason we call it Maycember — because the end of the school year hits like a second holiday season. Finals, awards ceremonies, sports playoffs, graduation parties, teacher appreciation, summer camp registration… and somehow you're still supposed to show up at work and keep the hous...

You are in for a special treat! This is another episode of Coffee & Tea (with M&E) Real Moms Talking About Real Things.  Join Emily McDermott, the host of Moms Overcoming Overwhelm and I as we talk about what didn’t work this week, how we pivoted, what things we are excited about, and things that made us laugh! We wanted to provide moms with real life examples of time management, organization, and pivoting when l...

Welcome back to The Busy Vibrant Mom podcast! I’m your host, Michelle Byrd — and I’m so glad you’re here.  If you’ve ever tried to follow a productivity system that worked beautifully for someone else… but completely fell apart in your real life, this episode is for you.

So many busy moms and working women are doing their best to balance work, family, and the things they care deeply about&m...

Welcome back to The Busy Vibrant Mom podcast! I'm so glad you're here.  Have you ever opened your email, your calendar, or your planner and instantly felt overwhelmed?  Lately, I've been on a mission to get a better handle on my email — and I'll be honest, I had almost 200 unread messages just sitting there. The system I had in place wasn't working. I felt like I was constantly in reaction mode trying to keep up wit...

If you’ve ever felt torn between wanting to live a meaningful, purpose-filled life and the very real demands of work, family, and responsibility, today’s episode is for you. So many women I talk to aren’t lacking motivation or vision—they’re just stretched thin, trying to figure out how to pursue the things God has placed on their hearts without burning out or feeling like they’re constantly behi...

Welcome back to The Busy Vibrant Mom podcast! I’m your host, Michelle Byrd and I’m so glad you’re here.  Have you ever felt like you’re doing all the things—managing your home, your work, your kids—and yet it still feels hard to stay focused or follow through?  Maybe simple tasks feel bigger than they should, or your brain feels like it has a hundred tabs open at once. And you’ve ...

Have you ever started your day with a solid plan only to have it completely unravel before 9am?  Maybe it’s a last-minute dentist appointment, a sick kid at home, a forgotten lunch that needs to be dropped off, or just trying to get everyone out the door on time and something goes sideways. Suddenly, your carefully planned schedule is thrown off, your timeline shifts, and you feel like you’re playing catch-up for t...

Have you ever looked at your calendar, your to-do list, and your energy level and thought, “There is absolutely no way I can fit a workout into this season of life”? Between work, kids, meals, laundry, and everything else, taking care of yourself can start to feel optional. And if you’re being honest, exercise and nutrition are usually the first things to fall off the list.

That’s why I’m so excited ab...

You are in for a special treat! This is another episode of Coffee & Tea (with M&E) Real Moms Talking About Real Things.  Join Emily McDermott, the host of Moms Overcoming Overwhelm and I as we talk about what didn’t work this week, how we pivoted, what things we are excited about, and things that made us laugh! In this episode we talk about Spring cleaning, and decluttering your calendar, your digital space, and ...