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The Life Management System™ | A Podcast for Working Moms
A practical podcast for working moms who want less burnout and more breathing room. Each week, host Courtney Cecil shares time-saving strategies, mindset shifts, and real-life systems to help you manage the mental load, avoid overwhelm, and create a life that works for you, not the other way around. If you're a high-achieving mom ready to reclaim your time, energy, and peace, this is your go-to space for building a personalized "life management system" that supports your career, family, and…
Episodes
- The Life Management System™ | A Podcast for Working Moms
47: Back‑to‑school prep: How to reset calendars, chores, & family systems
If back‑to‑school season feels like a marathon you didn’t sign up for… you’re not alone. But here’s the good news: this is actually the best time to reset your…
- The Life Management System™ | A Podcast for Working Moms
46: The truth about time off and why you still feel drained, with travel advisor Laura Young
What happens when two former corporate execs ditch the suits for swimsuits… and start planning luxury retreats for moms who do way too much? ✈️Inside this…
- The Life Management System™ | A Podcast for Working Moms
45: The Truth About Balance, Burnout, and Being "Enough": My GEM Community Q&A (Part 2)
Ever feel like you're doing all the things...working, parenting, managing the house...but still losing yourself in the process?In this two-part series, I'm…
- The Life Management System™ | A Podcast for Working Moms
44: The Truth About Balance, Burnout, and Being "Enough": My GEM Community Q&A (Part 1)
Ever feel like you're doing all the things...working, parenting, managing the house...but still losing yourself in the process?In this two-part series, I'm…
- The Life Management System™ | A Podcast for Working Moms
43: From CNN to Total Mom Sense: Kanika Chadda-Gupta on reinventing yourself (and your laundry routine)
What happens when a news anchor turns her spotlight inward - on motherhood, mindset, and making it all work?In this episode of The Life Management System, I…
The Life Management System™ | A Podcast for Working Moms42: Balance, boundaries & ditching guilt: My interview on the Busy Working Moms Blueprint
If you’ve ever felt guilty for loving your job, resentful for doing it all at home, or overwhelmed by the mental gymnastics required to just get through the…
- The Life Management System™ | A Podcast for Working Moms
41: Coaching yourself out of overwhelm with Dana Malstaff of Boss Mom
Ever feel like your family’s CEO, chef, chauffeur, therapist… and yet somehow still the only one who knows where the dang field trip form is? You're not alone…
The Life Management System™ | A Podcast for Working Moms40: Redefining self-care, reducing burnout & simplifying decisions with Erica Diamond
Ever feel like the idea of self-care just adds more pressure to your already overloaded schedule? You're not alone, and this episode is here to change the…
The Life Management System™ | A Podcast for Working Moms39: Building equity at home with Zach Watson
Ever wish your partner could just see the weight you’re carrying? This episode is for you.👩❤️👨This week, I sit down with Zach Watson - mental load coach and…
The Life Management System™ | A Podcast for Working MomsHow to survive summer without losing your mind, with Courtney Cecil | Ep. 38 | Working Moms Movement
Working moms burnout is real, and it doesn’t always look like a dramatic collapse. Sometimes it looks like doing alllllll the things and still feeling behind…
The Life Management System™ | A Podcast for Working Moms35: Avoiding "Mommy Burnout", with author and family psychologist Dr. Sheryl Ziegler
EPISODE RECAP:Burnout and the Hidden Mental Load of Modern Moms, with Dr. Sheryl ZieglerIs it possible to care for your family, hold down a career, and still…
The Life Management System™ | A Podcast for Working Moms33: How to fill your cup when you're feeling uninspired at work
Feeling stuck or uninspired at work? Many of us get stuck in the “messy middle” of life — working, raising our families, juggling it all — and feel woefully…
The Life Management System™ | A Podcast for Working Moms37: How to fit your kids into your life (not the other way around!)
In this episode, I’m proudly airing my interview from Becoming Unstoppable—the podcast hosted by my dear friend, licensed therapist, and women’s empowerment…
The Life Management System™ | A Podcast for Working Moms36: Is it ADHD or just “Mom Brain”? Managing ADHD with Meredith Carder
Feeling constantly distracted, forgetful, or overwhelmed? You might be wondering if it’s burnout… or something more.In this episode I host Meredith Carder - an…
The Life Management System™ | A Podcast for Working Moms34: How to care for your marriage while managing work and kids
Feeling disconnected from your partner while juggling work, parenting, and the chaos of everyday life? You’re not alone. This episode is here to remind you…
The Life Management System™ | A Podcast for Working Moms32: All the Things I Wish I Knew (as a mom), with Sarah Centrella
EPISODE RECAP:Sarah Centrella - #1 best selling author, business owner, and mom of 3 - is super human. As a single mom, Sarah had to get calculated with her…
The Life Management System™ | A Podcast for Working Moms31: The answer to "Not having enough time"
EPISODE RECAP:My clients are always saying "I don't have enough time." I see you, and I was you! That's why inside this episode, I unpack:✔️The difference…
The Life Management System™ | A Podcast for Working Moms30: How to manage your "mom guilt"
EPISODE RECAP:Does "mom guilt" swallow you whole and leave you worried you're missing the best years of your life? Momma, you aren't alone! Inside this…
The Life Management System™ | A Podcast for Working Moms29: How to build gender equality in the workplace with Paul Sullivan
EPISODE RECAP:Did you know that over 25 MILLION men identify as "lead dad"? Probably not, because society still dictates what we should expect. But Paul…
The Life Management System™ | A Podcast for Working Moms28: The secret to how you can "have it all"
EPISODE RECAP:Are you constantly wishing you can "have it all" and unclear how others seem to have figured it out? I've got you. Inside this episode, I…
The Life Management System™ | A Podcast for Working Moms27: The impact of chronic stress with Angelica Ventrice
EPISODE RECAP:Most working moms are wrecked with stress. That's why I hosted Angelica Ventrice - wellness coach and founder of The Aligned Method - to talk…
The Life Management System™ | A Podcast for Working Moms26: Surviving summer childcare as a working mom
If you’ve ever found yourself staring down summer break wondering, “What are we supposed to do with the kids while we’re still working?” this episode is for…
The Life Management System™ | A Podcast for Working Moms25: Navigating maternity leave in the workplace with Sarah Wells
EPISODE RECAP:Are you a new mom panicked about returning to work after maternity leave?Wish companies supported working mothers beyond just hiring them?Do you…
The Life Management System™ | A Podcast for Working Moms24: Creating financial systems that work for you with Danielle Nava
EPISODE RECAP:Creating financial systems that work for you can help you manage your stress, secure your future, and prioritize your needs without guilt.Inside…
The Life Management System™ | A Podcast for Working Moms23: Gaining financial freedom in the new year with Hannah Rein
EPISODE RECAP:Wish you had tools to manage money with your partner while still prioritizing your needs? I've got you! Inside this episode, I sit down with CPA…
The Life Management System™ | A Podcast for Working Moms22: How to get the most out of your male partner
EPISODE RECAP:Struggling to get your husband to step up and carry his weight of the domestic load? Wish you knew how to delegate and your husband consistently…
The Life Management System™ | A Podcast for Working MomsTo-do list vs. wish list, how to tell the difference and finally feel caught up | Ep. 21 | Working Moms Movement|
The to-do list vs. wish list distinction is the productivity shift most working moms never hear about. And it’s exactly why so many of us feel behind no matter…
- The Life Management System™ | A Podcast for Working Moms
20: Prioritize yourself with proper calendar hygiene for the new year
EPISODE RECAP:If you struggle to prioritize yourself, this episode is for you! Host Courtney Cecil dives into calendar hygiene and explains how managing your…
The Life Management System™ | A Podcast for Working MomsWhy knowing your values changes every career decision you make | Ep. 19 | Working Moms Movement
Values-based career decisions start with one question most working moms skip: what does “family first” actually mean to you? In this episode of The Life…
The Life Management System™ | A Podcast for Working Moms18: How to delegate low joy tasks through outsourcing with Christine Landis
If you’ve ever looked around your house, your calendar, and your never-ending to-do list and thought, “Why am I still doing all of this myself?” this episode…
The Life Management System™ | A Podcast for Working Moms17: How to enjoy the holidays more by lowering your expectations
EPISODE RECAP:Inside this snack-sized episode, we explore how to reduce your holiday stress by LOWERING your expectations. ...including what external pressures…
The Life Management System™ | A Podcast for Working Moms16: 5 ways to manage your health during the holidays
EPISODE RECAP:Inside this snack-sized episode, I give you 5 ways to manage your health (while still having fun!) during the holiday season. Cheers to getting…
The Life Management System™ | A Podcast for Working Moms15: 10 practical tips to manage holiday stress
EPISODE RECAP:Inside this snack-sized episode, I give you 10 practical ways to push the easy button during the holiday season so you can more easily manage…
The Life Management System™ | A Podcast for Working Moms14: My Top 10 Life Lessons for Success and Happiness as I Turn 40
EPISODE RECAP:Inside this episode, as I approach my 40th birthday, I reflect and list down the top 10 things that I would tell my 30 year old self…
The Life Management System™ | A Podcast for Working Moms12: How to prepare your kid's sleep for Daylight Saving Time with Jensine Casey
EPISODE RECAP:Moms will do about anything to improve their kids' well-being. Sleep is one of the most foundational needs for kids, which is why I asked Jensine…
The Life Management System™ | A Podcast for Working Moms11: How to fix your own sleep struggles after kids.
EPISODE RECAP:Many moms suffer from poor sleep, yet it's critical to our health and well-being. We can't afford not to get quality sleep. THE OLD ME: Took 2…
The Life Management System™ | A Podcast for Working Moms10: The time thief. How procrastination undermines your potential.
EPISODE RECAP:Procrastination is a time thief. For many working moms, it's their biggest form of self-sabotage and what holds us back from meeting our goals…
The Life Management System™ | A Podcast for Working MomsHow to meal plan in under 10 minutes, with less decision fatigue | Ep. 9 | Working Moms Movement
Meal planning for working moms doesn’t have to be a weekly battle with your own brain. In this episode of The Life Management System, I break down a simple…
- The Life Management System™ | A Podcast for Working Moms
08: Control less, live more. The key to time freedom.
Are you getting in your own way of time freedom? Many of us have high standards, and therefore are hesitant to relinquish control. Inside this episode, we…
The Life Management System™ | A Podcast for Working Moms07: Learning how to let go
There may be parts of your life that are weighing you down that you didn't even know were a source of baggage. Tune in to focus on what could be draining your…
The Life Management System™ | A Podcast for Working MomsWorking in sprints, a practical to-do list strategy for overwhelmed working moms | Ep. 6 | Working Moms Movement
Working in sprints is one of the most practical to-do list strategies for working moms who are drowning in mental load and never feel like they’re getting…
The Life Management System™ | A Podcast for Working MomsWhy your boundaries keep breaking down (and how to make them stick) | Ep. 5 | Working Moms Movement
Working moms burnout is real, and it doesn't always look like a dramatic collapse. Sometimes it looks like doing alllllll the things and still feeling behind…
The Life Management System™ | A Podcast for Working MomsHow to establish boundaries that actually stick | Ep. 4 | Working Moms Movement
Working moms burnout is real, and it doesn't always look like a dramatic collapse. Sometimes it looks like doing alllllll the things and still feeling behind…
The Life Management System™ | A Podcast for Working Moms03: How does your history bias the way you do life?
We all have baggage that's a result of biases we have because of how we were raised (or how our partners were raised!). But do you realize the extent of them?…
The Life Management System™ | A Podcast for Working Moms02: Getting kids (no matter their age) ready for school
Working moms burnout is real, and it doesn’t always look like a dramatic collapse. Sometimes it looks like doing alllllll the things and still feeling behind…
The Life Management System™ | A Podcast for Working MomsWhat burnout taught me about building a life management system | Ep. 1 | Working Moms Movement
Working moms burnout is real, and it doesn't always look like a dramatic collapse. Sometimes it looks like doing alllllll the things and still feeling behind…