The Secrets of Supermom Show

What does it really mean to "communicate while female"? Dr. Kate Mason — executive communications coach, world-champion debater, and author of Powerfully Likeable — joins Lori to unpack the invisible tightropes women walk at work every single day. Kate shares why likability is a form of power (not a liability), the difference between imposter syndrome and what she calls "imposing syndrome," and why women are statistically the best negotiators in the world — just not when negotiating for themselves. Plus: why the hard conversations you have at home make you better at work, how to advocate for a promotion without it feeling emotional, and the one small daily habit that changes everything. If you've ever toned yourself down to seem more "professional," or held back an idea because you didn't want to bother anyone — this episode is for you. Text us your feedback or questions! Stay connected! Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com! Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.com Secrets of Supermom on Facebook Secrets of Supermom on Instagram

What if the way you’ve been taught to succeed is actually the thing burning you out? In this episode, Lori sits down with Felecia Etienne, high-performance strategist and creator of the Aligned Advantage™ framework, to unpack the hidden patterns that keep high-achieving women stuck in cycles of overgiving, overwhelm, and exhaustion. After burning out twice—once in corporate leadership and again in entrepreneurship—Felecia realized that success strategies built on constant output and self-sacrifice simply aren’t sustainable. Now, she helps women re-engineer success in a way that actually supports their energy, priorities, and real life. In this powerful and honest conversation, you’ll learn: without blowing up your lifeIf you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right—but still feeling off, overwhelmed, or depleted—this episode will help you finally understand why… and what to do next. Text us your feedback or questions! Stay connected! Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com! Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.com Secrets of Supermom on Facebook Secrets of Supermom on Instagram

If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing everything right—career, kids, home—and still feel stuck, exhausted, or like you’re living the same day on repeat… this episode is for you. In today’s conversation, I’m joined by Wendy S. Meadows—family law attorney, certified life coach, and author of Sparkle & GRIT. Wendy works with high-achieving women (especially busy moms) who have “checked all the boxes” but are still craving more. We’re diving into: Wendy shares her own journey from burnout as a family law litigator to building a more aligned life—and the small, powerful shifts that can help you do the same. If you’re ready to stop just getting through your days and start actually enjoying your life again, you’re going to love this one. Text us your feedback or questions! Stay connected! Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com! Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.com Secrets of Supermom on Facebook Secrets of Supermom on Instagram

Ever feel like you’re constantly running on empty… snapping when you don’t mean to… or wishing you could just hit “reset” on your day? In this episode of the Secrets of Supermom Show, I’m joined by Layne Burkette—mom of four, author, licensed professional counselor, and yoga psychology and meditation teacher—to talk about simple, powerful ways to regulate your nervous system in real life. Because here’s the truth: You can’t think your way out of stress—but you can support your body through it. For over 20 years, Layne has helped moms, families, and caregivers reconnect with calm, connection, and emotional balance through somatic practices, breathwork, yoga, meditation, and counseling tools. Her approach blends science, psychology, and embodied healing—while keeping everything simple and accessible for real life. In this conversation, she shares practical, bite-sized tools (what she calls “micro-pauses”) that help you move from overwhelm to calm in as little as 30–90 seconds—no extra time required. We also walk through several guided exercises you can try right along with us to feel calmer, more grounded, and more in control—fast. ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn: If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, overstimulated, or just “on edge”… this episode will give you tools you can use today. Text us your feedback or questions! Stay connected! Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com! Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.com Secrets of Supermom on Facebook Secrets of Supermom on Instagram

Feeling burned out—even when you’re doing everything “right”? You’re not alone… and you might be looking at it all wrong. In this episode, host Lori Oberbroeckling sits down with Hope Pedraza, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, Human Design Guide, and Clinical Hypnotherapist, to unpack the real root of burnout—and why it’s not just about having too much on your plate. Hope shares a powerful reframe: burnout isn’t about how much you’re doing—it’s about the energy behind how you’re doing it. Together, they dive into the deeper layers of burnout, including the physical, emotional, mental, and even spiritual components—and why addressing just one piece often keeps you stuck in the cycle. You’ll learn: If you’ve been feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or like something just isn’t working anymore—this episode will help you understand why and what to do next. Text us your feedback or questions! Stay connected! Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com! Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.com Secrets of Supermom on Facebook Secrets of Supermom on Instagram

This is the final episode in the series: 👉 What If You’re Not the Problem: Productivity Systems Not Built for You (And How Moms Can Make Them Work) If you’ve ever tried a productivity system—waking up at 5am, time blocking, the Pomodoro Technique, Inbox Zero—and felt like it just didn’t work for you… this episode will change the way you see it. Because the truth is: 👉 You are not the problem. In this episode of the Secrets of Supermom Show, Lori Oberbroeckling wraps up the series by connecting all the dots and showing you how to actually use productivity tools in a way that fits your real life as a busy working mom. You’ll learn: uninterrupted time, predictable schedules, and consistent energySupermom productivity frameworkenergy, progress, and flexibilityPlus, Lori shares the next step to help you actually implement what you’ve learned: 👉 The Spring Clean Your Calendar Challenge Because learning the tools is one thing—but building a calendar that supports your real life is where everything changes. Text us your feedback or questions! Stay connected! Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com! Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.com Secrets of Supermom on Facebook Secrets of Supermom on Instagram

The Eisenhower Matrix is one of the most widely taught productivity tools, helping you sort tasks into what’s urgent and what’s important so you can focus on what really matters. But what happens when everything feels urgent? In this episode of the Secrets of Supermom Show, Lori Oberbroeckling continues the series “What If You’re Not the Problem: Productivity Systems Not Built for You (And How Moms Can Make Them Work)” by breaking down the Eisenhower Matrix—and why it can feel frustrating or impossible to apply as a busy mom. When you're managing work, family, school communication, and the emotional needs of the people around you, urgency doesn’t always follow neat categories. Instead of helping you prioritize, it can feel like everything lands in the “urgent” bucket. In this episode, Lori shares: Eisenhower Matrixconstant, unpredictable urgencyBecause productivity systems aren’t broken—but many of them were built for lives with predictable capacity, and motherhood runs on variable capacity. Want to Clean Up Your Calendar Too? If your schedule has been feeling overwhelming lately, join the Spring Clean Your Calendar Challenge. This free 4-day event helps you: You can join here: secretsofsupermom.com/spring Text us your feedback or questions! Stay connected! Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com! Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.com Secrets of Supermom on Facebook Secrets of Supermom on Instagram

The Two Minute Rule is one of the most popular productivity tips in the world. The idea comes from David Allen’s Getting Things Done system and sounds simple: if a task takes less than two minutes, just do it immediately. In theory, it’s a great way to prevent small tasks from piling up. But what happens when your entire day is already filled with two-minute tasks? In this episode of the Secrets of Supermom Show, Lori Oberbroeckling continues the series “What If You’re Not the Problem: Productivity Systems Not Built for You (And How Moms Can Make Them Work)” by unpacking the Two Minute Rule and why it can quietly create more overwhelm for busy moms. When you’re juggling work responsibilities, school communication, family logistics, and constant interruptions, your day can quickly become a stream of reactive two-minute tasks—leaving no time for the focused work you actually planned to do. In this episode, Lori explains: Two Minute Ruletask switchingTwo Minute WindowsBecause productivity systems aren’t wrong—but many of them were designed for lives with predictable capacity, and motherhood runs on variable capacity. Want to Clean Up Your Calendar Too? If your schedule has been feeling overwhelming lately, join the Spring Clean Your Calendar Challenge. This free 4-day event helps you: You can join here: secretsofsupermom.com/spring Text us your feedback or questions! Stay connected! Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com! Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.com Secrets of Supermom on Facebook Secrets of Supermom on Instagram

The 12 Week Year is one of the most popular goal-setting systems in the productivity world. The idea is simple: instead of planning goals for an entire year, you treat 12 weeks like a full year so you can focus, create urgency, and make faster progress. In theory, it makes a lot of sense. You choose one or two big goals, create weekly action plans, track your execution, and measure your progress with a scorecard. The creators even recommend aiming for 85% execution each week to stay on track. But what happens when your weeks don’t look the same? What happens when real life shows up with sick kids, school calls, travel, sports tournaments, work deadlines, and all the unpredictable moments that come with motherhood? In this episode of the Secrets of Supermom Show, Lori Oberbroeckling continues the series “What If You’re Not the Problem: Productivity Systems Not Built for You (And How Moms Can Make Them Work)” by breaking down the popular 12 Week Year system. You’ll learn: 12 Week Yearexecution scorecard and weekly metricsconsistent weeksadapt the system so it works with motherhood, not against itBecause the problem may not be you. It may be that the system was designed for lives with predictable capacity, while motherhood runs on variable capacity. And when you adapt these productivity tools to fit your real life, you can keep the parts that work—and let go of the parts that don’t. Want some help with your own calendar? Join is in the Spring Clean Your Calendar Challenge at secretsofsupermom.com/spring! Text us your feedback or questions! Stay connected! Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com! Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.com Secrets of Supermom on Facebook Secrets of Supermom on Instagram

Inbox Zero sounds like the ultimate productivity goal — an empty inbox, total control over email, and finally feeling caught up. But what if Inbox Zero was never meant to mean zero emails at all? In this episode of The Secrets of Supermom Show, Lori Oberbroeckling continues the series What If You’re Not the Problem: Productivity Systems Not Built for You (And How Moms Can Make Them Work) by unpacking the real story behind Inbox Zero. You’ll learn where Inbox Zero actually came from, what creator Merlin Mann originally intended, and why modern productivity culture turned a stress-reducing concept into another overwhelming rule — especially for busy moms managing work, family logistics, school communication, and nonstop digital notifications. Lori shares practical ways to rethink email management, reduce inbox anxiety, and shift from chasing an empty inbox to protecting your attention and mental energy instead. If you’ve ever felt behind because your inbox isn’t at zero, this episode will help you approach email with more clarity, flexibility, and confidence. ✨ Ready to simplify your schedule too? Join Lori’s free 4-Day Calendar Detox Challenge to clear calendar clutter, create white space, and build a rhythm that works for real life. 👉 secretsofsupermom.com/detox Text us your feedback or questions! Stay connected! Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com! Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.com Secrets of Supermom on Facebook Secrets of Supermom on Instagram

The Pomodoro Technique promises better focus, less burnout, and more productivity — so why does it often feel impossible to use as a busy mom? In this episode of The Secrets of Supermom Show, Lori Oberbroeckling continues the series What If You’re Not the Problem? Productivity Systems Not Built for You (And How Moms Can Make Them Work) by breaking down the popular Pomodoro Technique and why it doesn’t always translate to real mom life. You’ll learn what the Pomodoro Technique actually is, the hidden assumptions behind the 25-minute focus rule, and why interruptions, unpredictable schedules, shifting energy, and competing priorities make traditional productivity systems harder for moms to follow. Lori shares practical ways to adapt the method — including flexible timing, using timers to start instead of finish, planning for interruptions, and using focus blocks to support your energy instead of adding pressure. If you’ve ever tried time-management techniques and felt like they just didn’t work for you, this episode will help you rethink productivity with more flexibility, compassion, and realistic strategies that fit your life. ✨ Ready to simplify your schedule too? Join Lori’s free 4-Day Calendar Detox Challenge to clear calendar clutter, create white space, and build a rhythm that works for real life. 👉 secretsofsupermom.com/detox Text us your feedback or questions! Stay connected! Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com! Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.com Secrets of Supermom on Facebook Secrets of Supermom on Instagram

Habit stacking sounds simple: attach a new habit to something you already do and watch positive routines stick. But what happens when your daily life includes interruptions, unpredictable schedules, and constantly shifting energy? In this episode of The Secrets of Supermom Show, Lori Oberbroeckling continues the series What If You’re Not the Problem? Productivity Systems Not Built for You (And How Moms Can Make Them Work) by breaking down the popular habit stacking method made famous by Atomic Habits. You’ll learn why habit stacking can feel frustrating for busy moms, how unstable routines and changing energy impact habit formation, and practical ways to adapt this productivity strategy so it works in real life — not just in theory. Discover how to use flexible anchors, tiny habit stacks, and recovery-focused routines to support your energy instead of adding more pressure to your day. If you’ve ever felt like you just can’t make habits stick, this episode will help you rethink habit building with more grace, flexibility, and success. ✨ Ready to simplify your schedule, too? Join Lori’s free 4-Day Calendar Detox Challenge to clear calendar clutter, create white space, and build a rhythm that actually works for your real life. 👉 Join here: secretsofsupermom.com/detox Text us your feedback or questions! Stay connected! Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com! Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.com Secrets of Supermom on Facebook Secrets of Supermom on Instagram

What if “eating the frog” just doesn’t work when your day starts with lost shoes, spilled cereal, and three meltdowns before 7 AM? In this episode of The Secrets of Supermom Show, we’re unpacking the popular productivity strategy from Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy — and exploring why this approach often falls flat for busy moms. Discover why “do the hardest thing first” isn’t always realistic, how to reframe your tasks based on energy and capacity, and smart ways to adapt this tool for real life with children, careers, and chaos. Part 4 of our series: What If You’re Not the Problem? Productivity Systems Not Built for You (And How Moms Can Make Them Work) Text us your feedback or questions! Stay connected! Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com! Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.com Secrets of Supermom on Facebook Secrets of Supermom on Instagram

This is Episode 3 in our series, What If You’re Not the Problem? Productivity Systems Not Built for You (And How Moms Can Make Them Work) — and today we’re talking about time blocking. Time blocking is one of the most popular productivity strategies out there—used by CEOs, planners, and high-performance coaches in books like Deep Work by Cal Newport and programs like Getting Things Done. But what happens when your perfectly planned day gets hijacked by sick kids, spilled milk, or forgotten backpacks? In this episode, we unpack why time blocking often fails for moms—and how to reframe it so it finally works in your real, messy, unpredictable life. You'll learn how to use themed blocks, build in buffer space, and actually account for the invisible labor of motherhood. You’re not the problem. The system just wasn’t built for you. But we’re changing that—starting today. Text us your feedback or questions! Stay connected! Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com! Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.com Secrets of Supermom on Facebook Secrets of Supermom on Instagram

You’ve probably heard the advice: wake up at 5 AM and you’ll be more focused, more productive, and more successful. But for busy moms balancing night wakings, unpredictable mornings, and zero alone time, the 5 AM Club might feel less like empowerment—and more like pressure. This episode is part of our brand-new series: ✨ What If You’re Not the Problem? Productivity Systems Not Built for You (And How Moms Can Make Them Work) In Episode 2, we break down the core ideas of Robin Sharma’s bestselling book The 5 AM Club, including the popular 20/20/20 formula. Then we get real about why this system often fails moms—and how to reframe morning routines to actually work in your current season of life. You don’t need to wake up early to be productive. You need a moment that’s yours. Let’s redefine success and build a better fit for your mornings. Text us your feedback or questions! Stay connected! Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com! Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.com Secrets of Supermom on Facebook Secrets of Supermom on Instagram

If you’ve ever tried a popular productivity system only to feel like a complete failure when it didn’t work—this episode is for you. In the kickoff of our brand-new series, What If You’re Not the Problem? Productivity Systems Not Built for You (And How Moms Can Make Them Work), we unpack the truth behind why so many goal-setting tools, time management strategies, and routines fall apart for moms. It’s not because you lack discipline. It’s not because you’re not trying hard enough. It’s because the system was never built for your life in the first place. Tune in as we dismantle the guilt, introduce the concept behind this empowering 11-week series, and offer a mindset-shifting first step to help you stop blaming yourself—and start building systems that actually work for you. Text us your feedback or questions! Stay connected! Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com! Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.com Secrets of Supermom on Facebook Secrets of Supermom on Instagram

We made it — Day 10! Today we’re wrapping up our special New Year series: ✨ 10 Planning Lessons I Wish I Knew Sooner (So You Don’t Have to Learn the Hard Way) Over the past 10 episodes, we’ve talked about clarity, routines, fewer goals, rest, tools, flexibility, seasons, support — and how planning can actually feel peaceful instead of pressuring. And today, we tie everything together with one final truth: 👉 You don’t need more time — you need a plan that works for you. Because most busy moms believe the solution is “more hours in the day,” when the real problem is misaligned plans, overloaded calendars, unrealistic expectations, and systems designed for someone else’s life. In this final episode, we explore: ✔ why “more time” doesn’t actually fix overwhelm ✔ what a supportive, realistic plan really looks like ✔ how flexibility creates more consistency ✔ the essential components of a plan that honors your season and values ✔ how small shifts can change the entire feel of your year And — tomorrow — we take all of this deeper. Because Sunday, January 11 is our live: 🎯 How to Plan Your Best Year Ever Workshop We’re bringing everything from this series together and building your plan step-by-step — live, with coaching, clarity, worksheets, and support. 👉 Save your seat: secretsofsupermom.com/plan Replay included if you can’t attend live. You don’t need a whole new version of yourself. You just need a plan designed for your real life. I can’t wait to see you inside the workshop. Text us your feedback or questions! Stay connected! Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com! Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.com Secrets of Supermom on Facebook Secrets of Supermom on Instagram

If you’ve ever thought, “I should be able to handle this on my own,” this episode is going to land deep. Today is Day 9 in our special New Year series: ✨ 10 Planning Lessons I Wish I Knew Sooner (So You Don’t Have to Learn the Hard Way) Across these 10 episodes, we’re redefining planning for busy, ambitious moms — moving away from pressure, isolation, and burnout, and toward clarity, support, and sustainability. And today’s truth is one so many of us resist: 👉 Support = success. Because while most of us believe we should be able to juggle everything ourselves, the reality is: You were never meant to carry the mental load, the planning, the emotions, the logistics, and the expectations all alone. In this episode, we talk about: ✔ why strong women struggle to ask for help ✔ how isolation leads to shame, overwhelm, and burnout ✔ the role support plays in consistency and follow-through ✔ different types of support (practical, emotional, and accountability) ✔ simple places to start if asking for help feels uncomfortable You’ll walk away with permission to receive help, share the load, and realize that needing support doesn’t make you weak — it makes you human. And if you want support not just for a day, but as you plan your year, join me on January 11 for the live: 🎯 How to Plan Your Best Year Ever Workshop You’ll get tools, structure, coaching — and community. 👉 Save your seat: secretsofsupermom.com/plan You don’t have to do it all alone. In fact — you’re not supposed to. Text us your feedback or questions! Stay connected! Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com! Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.com Secrets of Supermom on Facebook Secrets of Supermom on Instagram

If you’ve ever wondered why a planning system that used to work suddenly doesn’t anymore — this episode will make everything click. Today is Day 8 in our special New Year series: If you’ve ever wondered why a planning system that used to work suddenly doesn’t anymore — this episode will make everything click. Today is Day 8 in our special New Year series: ✨ 10 Planning Lessons I Wish I Knew Sooner (So You Don’t Have to Learn the Hard Way) Across these 10 episodes, we’re rethinking planning for busy, ambitious moms — so instead of pushing, hustling, and feeling behind, you build a plan that honors your real life. And today’s lesson is one of the most freeing: 👉 Your season of life matters more than you think. Because so often, the problem isn’t your discipline, motivation, or commitment. It’s that your season changed — and your plan didn’t. In this episode, we explore: ✔ why comparing yourself to “past you” creates unnecessary shame ✔ how motherhood, work, health, and life transitions change capacity ✔ the difference between survival seasons and growth seasons ✔ how to size your goals and routines to match where you are ✔ the powerful questions that help you plan with your season instead of fighting against it You’ll walk away with permission to adjust, simplify, slow down where needed — and recognize that honoring your season is wisdom, not failure. And if you want support turning this awareness into a practical plan, join me on January 11 for the live: 🎯 How to Plan Your Best Year Ever Workshop We’ll create rhythms, goals, and schedules that match your season — and grow with you as life shifts. 👉 Save your seat: secretsofsupermom.com/plan You are not behind. You’re just in a different season — and your plan gets to reflect that. Text us your feedback or questions! Stay connected! Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com! Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.com Secrets of Supermom on Facebook Secrets of Supermom on Instagram

If you’ve ever fallen “off track,” felt frustrated, and decided to just start again next week — this episode is going to feel very familiar. Today is Day 7 in our special New Year series: ✨ 10 Planning Lessons I Wish I Knew Sooner (So You Don’t Have to Learn the Hard Way) Across these 10 episodes, we’re rethinking planning for busy, ambitious moms — not as punishment or perfection, but as support, clarity, and sustainability. And today’s truth may sting a little (in the best way): 👉 Perfection will ruin your plan. Because when your plan requires flawless execution, real life can’t live inside it. And instead of adjusting when things get off track, most of us just quit — then feel like we failed. In this episode, we’re talking about: ✔ how perfection disguises itself as “discipline” ✔ the shame spiral that happens when things don’t go according to plan ✔ why flexibility beats rigid rules every single time ✔ what a “reset ritual” is — and how to use it when life goes sideways ✔ why messy consistency creates more long-term success By the end, you’ll have permission to release the guilt, reset without drama, and keep moving — even if the plan didn’t go perfectly. And if you’re ready to build a plan designed for real life, join me on January 11 for the live: 🎯 How to Plan Your Best Year Ever Workshop We’ll create flexible systems, realistic routines, and reset strategies together — so you don’t burn out or quit halfway through the year. 👉 Save your seat: secretsofsupermom.com/plan You don’t need perfection to make progress. You just need a plan that lets you begin again. Text us your feedback or questions! Stay connected! Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com! Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.com Secrets of Supermom on Facebook Secrets of Supermom on Instagram