• Ep #170: Why Laundry Piles Are Never Just Laundry Piles
    Jan 30 2026

    Laundry piles aren’t just about laundry. For many working moms, especially those who are neurodivergent or have ADHD, unfinished to-dos carry emotional weight, guilt, and harsh self-talk that quietly drain your energy. In this episode, we explore why undone tasks feel so heavy and how everyday clutter often becomes a symbol for overwhelm, burnout, and unrealistic expectations.

    This conversation isn’t about fixing your house or getting everything done. It’s about understanding the emotional charge behind unfinished to-dos and learning how to release the judgment that makes even small tasks feel exhausting.

    What you’ll learn:

    • Why laundry piles and undone to-dos often trigger shame and self-criticism
    • How ADHD and neurodivergent brains experience clutter differently
    • Why unfinished tasks can feel emotionally overwhelming, not just inconvenient
    • How guilt and unrealistic standards make it harder to get things done
    • A more compassionate way to think about to-dos without tying them to your worth

    If you feel weighed down by clutter, undone tasks, or the constant feeling that you’re behind, this episode offers relief, perspective, and permission to be gentler with yourself. Because laundry is just laundry and you are not defined by what’s left on your to-do list.

    Free Resources:

    • 🌟 Feeling overwhelmed? Book a free Chaos to Calm Strategy Session to get personalized tips for a balanced life. 🌿 🌼 💖

    • Free Download - 12 Must-Have Apps for Moms with ADHD

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    25 mins
  • Ep #169: What Real Resilience Looks Like (Hint: Not Perfection)
    Jan 16 2026

    Resilience isn’t about staying calm all the time or never falling apart. It’s a skill you can build, especially when you’re a working mom juggling a demanding career, family life, and constant mental load. In this episode, we talk about what real resilience actually looks like in everyday life and how to recover faster when stress, mistakes, or overwhelm hit.

    This conversation is especially relevant for working moms with ADHD or anyone who feels emotionally drained, behind, or hard on themselves when things don’t go as planned.

    What you’ll learn:

    • Why resilience isn’t perfection or constant productivity, but trusting yourself to recover
    • How emotional regulation helps you move from panic or shutdown into problem-solving
    • The role of growth mindset and self-compassion in building long-term resilience
    • A simple grounding technique to calm your body when stress spikes
    • How to tell if your resilience is growing, even when life still feels hard

    If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, burned out, or discouraged by your own reactions, this episode will help you see resilience in a new, more compassionate way and give you practical tools you can actually use.

    Free Resources:

    • 🌟 Feeling overwhelmed? Book a free Chaos to Calm Strategy Session to get personalized tips for a balanced life. 🌿 🌼 💖

    • Free Download - 12 Must-Have Apps for Moms with ADHD
    • The Flourishing Center - Class on Resiliency -- taught in person at eomega.org by Emiliya Zhivotovskaya (aka best teacher ever!)
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    27 mins
  • Ep #168: Practical Resilience Skills You Can Use Every Day
    Jan 2 2026

    Resilience isn’t about staying calm all the time or never falling apart. It’s a skill you can build, especially when you’re a working mom juggling a demanding career, family life, and constant mental load. In this episode, we talk about what real resilience actually looks like in everyday life and how to recover faster when stress, mistakes, or overwhelm hit.

    This conversation is especially relevant for working moms with ADHD or anyone who feels emotionally drained, behind, or hard on themselves when things don’t go as planned.

    What you’ll learn:

    • Why resilience isn’t perfection or constant productivity, but trusting yourself to recover
    • How emotional regulation helps you move from panic or shutdown into problem-solving
    • The role of growth mindset and self-compassion in building long-term resilience
    • A simple grounding technique to calm your body when stress spikes
    • How to tell if your resilience is growing, even when life still feels hard

    If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, burned out, or discouraged by your own reactions, this episode will help you see resilience in a new, more compassionate way and give you practical tools you can actually use.

    Free Resources:

    • 🌟 Feeling overwhelmed? Book a free Chaos to Calm Strategy Session to get personalized tips for a balanced life. 🌿 🌼 💖

    • Free Download - 12 Must-Have Apps for Moms with ADHD
    • The Flourishing Center - Class on Resiliency -- taught in person at eomega.org by Emiliya Zhivotovskaya (aka best teacher ever!)
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    30 mins
  • Ep #167: The #1 Skill That Makes You Resilient
    Dec 19 2025

    When life feels overwhelming, bouncing back can seem impossible. But resilience isn’t about never failing—it’s about how you recover and grow stronger. In this episode, we’re kicking off a three-part series on resilience by exploring the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset, and why this shift changes everything.

    What you’ll learn:

    • The simple mindset shift that makes bouncing back easier
    • How growth mindset reframes mistakes as opportunities
    • Why resilience grows stronger every time you try again
    • A quick exercise you can use right now to move from “I can’t” to “I can try”

    Resilience isn’t built overnight—it’s built one mindset shift at a time.

    Free Resources:

    • 🌟 Feeling overwhelmed? Book a free Chaos to Calm Strategy Session to get personalized tips for a balanced life. 🌿 🌼 💖

    • Free Download - 12 Must-Have Apps for Moms with ADHD
    • The Flourishing Center - Class on Resiliency -- taught in person at eomega.org by Emiliya Zhivotovskaya (aka best teacher ever!)
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    26 mins
  • Ep #166: The Secret to Sticking with Goals (Without the Pressure)
    Dec 5 2025

    Do you ever feel like goals are a double-edged sword? On one hand, they help us move forward. On the other, they can feel heavy, discouraging, and downright overwhelming when life doesn’t go as planned. In this episode, we’re unpacking how to approach goals without the guilt. You’ll hear stories about real-life wins, why effort matters more than outcomes, and how a simple practice like choosing a “word of the year” can keep you motivated all year long.

    What you’ll learn:

    • Why traditional goals can feel so discouraging
    • How to give yourself credit for trying (even when results are slow)
    • A gentler way to measure progress that actually builds confidence

    This conversation is all about making goals feel lighter, more encouraging, and more sustainable—so you can keep moving forward without the pressure.

    Free Resources:

    • 🌟 Feeling overwhelmed? Book a free Chaos to Calm Strategy Session to get personalized tips for a balanced life. 🌿 🌼 💖

    • Grab your free downloadable - Word of the Year for Moms (contains lots of options for you to pick for your word)

    • Free Download - 12 Must-Have Apps for Moms with ADHD
    • Join the Facebook community group for a regular dose of support and encouragement

    Connect with Rina:
    Blog - balancedworkingmoms.com
    Community - balancedworkingmomscommunity
    Facebook - balancedworkingmoms
    LinkedIn - rina-meushaw

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    24 mins
  • Ep #165: How to Handle the Boring, Repetitive Monotony of Life Without Feeling Resentful
    Nov 21 2025

    Ever feel like life is just one long loop of chores, errands, work, dinner, repeat? 😅 This episode explores why the day-to-day monotony can hit so hard — especially for moms with ADHD — and how to move through it without feeling resentful or drained.

    What you’ll learn:

    • Why monotony feels extra heavy for neurodiverse brains 💛
    • Simple ways to make boring tasks feel more fun or meaningful
    • What to do on the days when everything just feels tedious and overwhelming

    A little encouragement that the boring parts of daily life don’t mean you’re doing anything wrong. It's how you handle it that matters.

    Free Resources:

    • 🌟 Feeling overwhelmed? Book a free Chaos to Calm Strategy Session to get personalized tips for a balanced life. 🌿 🌼 💖

    • Free Download - 12 Must-Have Apps for Moms with ADHD
    • Join the Facebook community group for a regular dose of support and encouragement

    • Video - This is Water: David Foster Wallace https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eC7xzavzEKY

    Connect with Rina:
    Blog - balancedworkingmoms.com
    Community - balancedworkingmomscommunity
    Facebook - balancedworkingmoms
    LinkedIn - rina-meushaw

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    27 mins
  • Ep #164: When Your Best Laid Plans Go Sideways: Embracing Flexibility & Letting Go of Control
    Nov 7 2025

    Ever have one of those days where nothing goes the way you planned? You start off with great intentions—and somehow end up in a completely different place by bedtime. In this episode, we’ll talk about what to do when your best-laid plans go sideways.

    What you’ll learn:

    – Why it's totally normal to feel disappointed when plans change
    – How to stop beating yourself up when things don't get done
    – Three mindset shifts that make unexpected days feel easier

    Because real life is messy—and that doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong.

    Free Resources:

    • 🌟 Feeling overwhelmed? Book a free Chaos to Calm Strategy Session to get personalized tips for a balanced life. 🌿 🌼 💖

    • Free Download - 12 Must-Have Apps for Moms with ADHD
    • Join the Facebook community group for a regular dose of support and encouragement

    Connect with Rina:
    Blog - balancedworkingmoms.com
    Community - balancedworkingmomscommunity
    Facebook - balancedworkingmoms
    LinkedIn - rina-meushaw

    Stock Media provided by TrendingMusic / Pond

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    29 mins
  • Ep #163: Things That Are Technically Productive but Feel Like Procrastination (And That’s Fine)
    Oct 24 2025

    You know those moments when you're deep-cleaning the stove instead of doing the thing you actually need to do? That’s productive procrastination—and it might not be a bad thing. In this episode, we explore how procrastination can sometimes help you move forward… and when it’s just avoidance wearing a productivity costume.

    What you’ll learn:

    • The difference between helpful procrastination and harmful avoidance
    • How to use “procrastivity” to build momentum
    • Signs you're avoiding something vs. intentionally pausing
    • Why giving yourself freedom can actually boost follow-through

    Turns out, your rebellious side might be onto something.

    Free Resources:

    • 🌟 Feeling overwhelmed? Book a free Chaos to Calm Strategy Session to get personalized tips for a balanced life. 🌿 🌼 💖

    • Free Download - 12 Must-Have Apps for Moms with ADHD
    • Join the Facebook community group for a regular dose of support and encouragement

    Connect with Rina:
    Blog - balancedworkingmoms.com
    Community - balancedworkingmomscommunity
    Facebook - balancedworkingmoms
    LinkedIn - rina-meushaw

    Stock Media provided by TrendingMusic / Pond

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    22 mins