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***TOP 5% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST*** // Life Planning Tools for Moms Who Want to Make a Difference // Do you miss that accomplished woman you used to be? Do you wonder if you’ll ever feel like yourself again, beyond the pressure of being a “perfect mom”? Are you a high achiever feeling lost and overwhelmed by the daily chaos of motherhood? Do you wish you had more time for your own goals and passions? Welcome to the Achieve Your Ambitious Mom Life podcast! Here, you’ll discover how to create a balanced life you love at home and at work through purposeful planning. Hi! I’m Anokhi, a PhD researcher, work-from-home business owner, and homeschooling mom of 2 boys. As a new mom with a successful professional career, I thought I could handle juggling my job, family time, and self-care. But instead, I lost sight of who I was, I sacrificed things that were important to me, and I became a workaholic to cope with having to do it all. I found myself busy all the time without a larger vision for a meaningful life. To regain control, I did what was natural to me. I leaned into scientific frameworks to create a roadmap aligning MY purpose, core values, and career path, NOT someone else’s expectations. Now, each transition in motherhood is an opportunity for me to reset my schedule and create more freedom whether it be creative, intellectual, financial, time, or space… As your weekly life coach, I’ll show you how to: 🎯 Overcome identity loss with self-discovery tools 🎯 Create work-life balance and flexibility 🎯 Win back time and energy with consistent habits & routines 🎯 See past endless daily tasks & decisions using simple systems 🎯 Prioritize what brings you joy 🎯 Pivot to a flexible job like remote work, freelancing, part-time, or homeschooling In this journey to create a life that you truly desire, it’s time to rediscover your dreams and Achieve Your Ambitious Mom Life! Hit +Follow (it’s free!). Leave me a review (thank you!). Let’s Connect! QUESTIONS: Got a question or story to share? E-mail me at hello@solveformom.com —Your topic could be featured in a future episode! VISIT: www.solveformom.com for more resources & information. TAG: @solveformom on LinkedIn and Pinterest NEWSLETTER: Become an SFM Insider for free twice-monthly tips, tools, and exclusives: https://solveformom.myflodesk.com/bpj5yvdu3q EXPLORE: Can Life Planning Help You Achieve Your Dreams? https://solveformom.com/quiz
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Hello Ambitious Mom!
Has summer break thrown your carefully crafted routines into complete chaos? Do you feel like your personal goals get completely lost in the summer shuffle?
Many ambitious moms find themselves scrambling to make the most of the time with their kids and family while desperately wanting to double down on projects that have gone to the wayside. When your days become jam-packed with managing everyone else's summer activities, your own goals keep getting pushed to the bottom of your to-do list, leaving you feeling scattered and disconnected from yourself just when summer should be bringing you freedom, lightness, and joy.
In today's episode, I share how to create a 3-step vision for summer break that actually fills your cup instead of draining it. You'll discover how to create harmony between family time and personal needs, find those precious pockets of time for your own refreshment, and use summer's different rhythm to reconnect with your personal goals and identity.
This is a show about vision casting for your summer, where I teach you how intentional planning will help you transform from surviving to thriving during these precious summer months.
If you're ready to stop dreading summer and embrace all the awesomeness that comes with summer break, hit play and together we can Achieve Your Ambitious Mom Life
Episode Highlights
- (0:00): Teaser
- (2:21): Submit questions for Figure It Out Friday episodes
- (3:00): Why ambitious moms struggle during summer break
- (6:09): Understanding vision casting for seasonal planning
- (7:50): It's never too late to implement your summer vision plan!
- (9:24): Step 1: Reconnect with yourself
- (12:59): Step 2: Connect during family time
- (14:33): Step 3: Schedule personal development and career growth to synchronize with the summer rhythm
- (17:59): Treat summer break as a change in your “scheduling environment”
- (21:34): How these three components work together to create a fulfilling summer
Resources Mentioned:
❓ Ask me a life planning question
📞 Schedule a free call with Anokhi
Let's Connect!
👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show!
💌 Become an SFM Insider for FREE weekly tips and exclusive content
🎯 Balanced Mom Coaching Program
📱 Join our community on LinkedIn
📫 Email me at hello@solveformom.com
// Optimize Daily Decisions By Aligning Your Time to Your Values //
6 days ago
6 days ago
Hello Goal-driven Mama!
Do you often feel like you don't have time for fitness? Are you torn between taking care of your family and yourself? Have you tried intense workout programs only to abandon them when life gets hectic?
So many high-achieving moms struggle with the same challenge – including me! We want to prioritize health without sacrificing precious family time.
In today's episode, I talk with Rachel DeSonier, a registered dietitian, certified personal trainer, and mom of 5 who specializes in helping women build confidence through simple, effective strength training routines. Rachel shares practical advice for moms who want to get stronger and feel better without spending hours at the gym.
Our conversation is full of topics that I was surprised to find were related to fitness:
- How to deprioritize
- Honesty & purpose
- Black & white thinking
- Being a steward of your body
- Boundaries
- Building huts
- Emotional eating
If you're ready to find a no-guilt, sustainable system to fitness that fits into your busy mom life, hit play and together we can Achieve Your Ambitious Mom Life!
Selected Quotable Moments
"I think that a really great way to have fantastic fitness - whether you need weight loss, you're wanting to get strong, or your wish to be more functional as you age - is to really start small and be really strategic with what you choose to implement.”
"The mindset shift that I take is making sure that what we say aligns with what our schedule goes to."
"All exercise is, is communicating what sort of adaptation you want your body to develop. Strength training signals to your body that we need bigger muscles to move this load next time."
Episode Highlights
- (0:00): Teaser
- (2:31): Greeting
- (4:09): Rachel shares the exciting trend of moms focusing on fitness for long-term health
- (6:02): Why the all-or-nothing approach fails most women and what to do instead
- (11:06): A mindset shift to prioritizing healthy habits & modeling for your family
- (12:48): Life planning is a simple system for aligning your core values
- (15:49): How to start small with strategic fitness implementations & adapting to challenges to build confidence and mental resilience
- (19:30): How strength training can be more time-efficient than other workouts
- (20:13): A holistic approach to health includes nutrition & meal planning to support strength training
- (21:20): How to tackle overwhelm related to individualized health goals
- (23:48): Wrap-up & Rachel's plan to create impact
Rachel’s Links Mentioned:
- 🎧 Podcast: Effective Weight Loss for Moms
- FB Group: Strength Training for Moms
- IG: @effectivefitnessforwomen
- 🏋️♀️ Downloadable freebie: No Fear Weight Room Tour
Connect with Anokhi:
👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show!
💌 Become an SFM Insider for FREE weekly tips, tools, and exclusives
🎯 Balanced Mom Coaching Program
📱 Solve for Mom group on LinkedIn
❓ Questions? Email me at hello@solveformom.com
// Optimize Daily Decisions By Aligning Your Time to Your Values //
Friday Jun 27, 2025
Friday Jun 27, 2025
📣 Achieve Your Ambitious Mom Life podcast was formerly the Solve for Mom podcast. It’s a bold, new title but includes the same great content that you’re used to! ✨
Hello Wonderful Mom!
Do you remember that woman who had passions, dreams, and a spark in her eyes before motherhood took over? Are you overwhelmed and disconnected from yourself while constantly trying to live up to society's expectations?
As a PhD researcher who built a successful career only to find myself completely lost becoming a mom, I know exactly what it feels like when life is just happening to you and you are desperately searching for purpose beyond the daily grind.
In today's milestone 50th episode, I'm getting vulnerable and sharing my personal journey of how I went from feeling stuck in the most challenging stage of my motherhood to rediscovering my authentic self through intentional self-discovery.
This is not just my story - it's a roadmap for anyone who's thinking, "I want to feel like myself again…" or struggling to rediscover your identity while balancing family responsibilities.
You'll learn how I transformed from constantly putting everyone else first to creating a life plan that helped me reconnect with what makes me feel like me again. No more waiting for later to pursue your dreams or neglecting your time for personal growth!
This is a show about finding yourself again in motherhood, and it's powerful because I'm showing you how life planning can help you transition from feeling like a shell of a person, stuck in a work-parent-sleep cycle to confidently creating a life where you can do things for yourself while still being an amazing mom.
If you're ready to break free from putting your dreams on hold and start your own journey back to purposeful living, hit play and together we can Achieve Your Ambitious Mom Life!
🩷 Sending you a big hug and permission to rediscover yourself today! You've got this, mama!
Episode Highlights
- (0:00): Teaser
- (3:03): Listener review
- (4:07): Accomplishment as a career woman
- (8:16): Identity crisis in motherhood
- (12:40): Applying my professional strategic thinking to my personal life
- (15:15): Becoming the CEO of my life through intentional life planning
- (16:11): How you can start your own self-discovery journey to find purpose in motherhood
- (20:12): Rediscovering my passions while prioritizing family
- (20:44): Why I renamed this podcast
Resources Mentioned:
📞 Schedule a free call with Anokhi
Let’s Connect!
👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show!
💌 Become an Insider for FREE weekly tips, tools, and exclusives
📱 Solve for Mom on LinkedIn
❓ Questions? Email me at hello@solveformom.com
🎯 Balanced Mom Coaching Program
// Life Planning Tools for Moms Who Want to Make a Difference //
Sunday Jun 22, 2025
Sunday Jun 22, 2025
❓I’m collecting questions for a Q&A episode! Please send me your questions or email me at hello@solveformom.com
Hello Amazing Mom!
Are you feeling torn between your identity as a high-achieving professional and your role as a mom? Have you heard people say that work-life balance is impossible and that you have to choose between career success and being present for your family?
I believe this "work-life balance is a myth" message is actually the real lie that's holding too many capable moms back. When I became a mom, my identity was deeply intertwined with my accomplishments, and I struggled with the pressure to put all my professional dreams on hold. (Maybe you can relate!)
In today's episode, I'm sharing why work-life balance is absolutely achievable for high-achieving moms and how you can create a life that honors both your ambitions and your family. We'll explore how to stop feeling guilty about wanting both a meaningful career AND quality family time.
You’ll learn:
✔️ The true meaning of work-life balance
✔️ Why high-achieving moms need both family fulfillment and achievement to feel complete
✔️ The 5W+1H problem-solving framework for work-life balance
✔️ How to create systems to methodically build a balanced lifestyle
If you're ready to stop feeling overwhelmed and instead find the right work-life balance for YOU, hit play and together we can Solve for Mom!
Episode Highlights
- (0:00): Teaser
- (1:58): My personal journey with work-life balance as a high-achieving mom
- (3:05): Why the "work-life balance is a myth" message is harmful
- (5:32): Understanding what work-life balance truly means
- (8:41): How being intentional with your time creates sustainable balance - 5W+1H framework
- (12:19): Wrap-up on building your ideal, balanced life
Resources Mentioned:
📞 Schedule a free call with Anokhi
💌 Become an SFM Insider for FREE weekly tips, tools, and exclusives
Let’s Connect!
👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show!
📱 Solve for Mom group on LinkedIn
❓ Questions? Email me at hello@solveformom.com
🎯 Balanced Mom Coaching Program
// Meaningful Work by Aligning Your Time With Who Your Are //
Friday Jun 20, 2025
Friday Jun 20, 2025
❓I’m collecting questions for a Q&A episode! Send me your questions or email me at hello@solveformom.com
Hi Goal-Setting Moms!
Are you struggling to achieve your dreams? Discover how to overcome decision fatigue and finally reach your goals using proven psychology and consulting strategies.
In this powerful episode, learn a game-changing reverse-thinking technique that helps busy moms break through goal-setting barriers. Using science-backed methods, you'll discover how to increase motivation, eliminate obstacles, and create an actionable success plan that fits your life as a mom.
Ready to transform your goal achievement journey? If you’re ready to unlock your potential with this step-by-step strategy, then hit play and together we can Solve for Mom!
Episode Highlights
- (0:00): Introduction to reverse thinking for goal achievement
- (2:08): Professional consulting strategy for busy moms
- (5:05): Science-backed goal planning technique
- (7:32): Benefits for goal-oriented mothers
- (7:50): Step 1: Problem clarity framework
- (8:53): Step 2: Strategic obstacle identification
- (10:13): Step 3: Solution transformation method
- (11:43): Step 4: Action plan development
- (12:26): Real mom examples
- (15:00): (Wrap-up) Implementation guide
References Mentioned:
📞 Schedule a free call with Anokhi
📖 Norcross JC, Mrykalo MS, Blagys MD. Auld lang syne: success predictors, change processes, and self-reported outcomes of New Year's resolvers and nonresolvers. J Clin Psychol. 2002 Apr;58(4):397-405.
📖 Park J, Lu FC, Hedgcock WM. Relative Effects of Forward and Backward Planning on Goal Pursuit. Psychol Sci. 2017 Nov;28(11):1620-1630.
Let’s Connect!
👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show!
💌 Become an SFM Insider for FREE weekly tips, tools, and exclusives
🎯 Balanced Mom Coaching Program
📱 Solve for Mom group on LinkedIn
❓ Questions? Email me at hello@solveformom.com
// Create a meaningful life at home and at work //
Sunday Jun 15, 2025
Sunday Jun 15, 2025
❓I’m collecting questions for a Q&A episode! Send me your questions or email me at hello@solveformom.com
Hello Successful Mom!
If you an ambitious mom that’s feeling lost in the daily juggle of motherhood and missing those passions and interests that used to light you up, then today's episode is for you! It’s also for those of you who find themselves dreaming about creating your own success and getting back some of your financial freedom.
This episode outlines a practical 4-step framework to help you rediscover your passions which you can turn into potential income streams that fit into your busy mom life.
If you’re ready to reignite your interests and create some side-hustle fire, then hit play and together we can Solve for Mom!
Episode Highlights:
- (0:00): Introduction
- (2:03): Listener review
- (2:34): Experiment with your passions
- (4:46): 1. identify & prioritize your passions
- (12:13): 2. Plan out the project
- (14:01): 3. Take meaningful action
- (15:24): 4. Two paths to monetizing your passions
- (22:08): Recap
References Mentioned:
⏮️ EP 1: Busy yet Restless? 3 Ways to Find Purpose as a Mom
⏮️ Working on a Home Project? Get it DONE While Focusing on Family Time [Part 1 & 2]
Tools & Resources:
💌 Unlock exclusive time-saving tips and insider secrets every ambitious mom needs - join the SFM Insider newsletter for FREE today!
📝 Free Life Planning Quiz
🎯 Book a complimentary Exploratory call to discover how personalized life planning can help you create the balanced mom life you deserve!
Let’s Connect!
👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show!
📱 Solve for Mom group on LinkedIn
❓ Questions? Email me at hello@solveformom.com
// Meaningful Work by Aligning Your Time With Who Your Are //
Friday Jun 13, 2025
Friday Jun 13, 2025
❓I’m collecting questions for a Q&A episode! Send me your questions or email me at hello@solveformom.com
Hello Ambitous Mom!
If you’re anything like me, you have a long list of things that you would love to do. Wouldn’t it be nice to have the time to do those things, instead of feeling overwhelmed, scattered, and dealing with household responsibilities without much support?
Well, I wouldn’t be asking without also sharing some solutions :) With today’s episode, you’ll get 3 powerful time management strategies to help you take back control of your day: prioritization, focus funnel, and scheduled buffers.
Remember, the goal isn't to pack more into your days - it's to make space for what truly matters to YOU.
If you’re ready to experience more time freedom, hit play and together we can Solve for Mom! 💪
Episode Highlights
- (0:00): Introduction
- (1:47): A rhythm to your daily life
- (4:03): 1. Prioritize
- (6:52): 2. Focus Funnel to manage time
- (9:18): 3. Build buffers into your schedule
- (12:25): Wrap-up
References:
📖 Berkman ET. The Neuroscience of Goals and Behavior Change. Consult Psychol J. 2018 Mar;70(1):28-44.
Tools & Resources:
💌 Unlock exclusive time-saving tips and insider secrets every ambitious mom needs - join the SFM Insider newsletter for FREE today!
📝 Free Life Planning Quiz
🎯 Book a complimentary Exploratory call to discover how personalized life planning can help you create the balanced mom life you deserve!
Let’s Connect!
👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show!
📱 Find Solve for Mom on LinkedIn
❓ Questions? Email me at hello@solveformom.com
// Optimize Daily Decisions By Aligning Your Time to Your Values //
Sunday Jun 08, 2025
Sunday Jun 08, 2025
❓I’m collecting questions for a Q&A episode! Send me your questions or email me at hello@solveformom.com
Hello Wonderful Mom!
Every ambitious mom has experienced the overwhelm of trying to balance her career while craving more meaningful connections with her family. It’s important to create intentional routines that bring your family closer together without sacrificing your professional goals.
I’ve discovered proven strategies to help you balance quality family time with your career aspirations. As a PhD scientist and life coach, I understand the delicate balance because I've lived it.
By the end of this episode, you will have several simple and creative strategies to schedule dedicated family activities without impacting work hours.
If you’re ready to make small, intentional changes to create higher quality family connection, hit play and together we can Solve for Mom!
Episode Highlights
- (0:00): Introduction
- (2:02): Background on work-life balance
- (2:55): Research on family relationships
- (8:12): 1. Life planning helps prioritize family time
- (12:35): 2. Simple daily traditions that strengthen family bonds
- (15:25): 3. Creative ways to include your children in activities you enjoy
- (20:05): 4. Practical strategies for daily tasks into bonding moments
- (22:09): 5. Managing mom guilt productively
- (23:50): Wrap-up
Resources Mentioned:
🎯 Balanced Mom Coaching Program
💌 Sign up for my free SFM Insider newsletter for FREE tips, tools & exclusives
⏮️ EP 10: Why Planning is the Key to Time Freedom for Moms
⏮️ EP 31: Calm Your Overwhelm by Planning With a Minimalist Mindset [Spring Into Action Series]
Let’s Connect!
👍🏽 Tap +Follow and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show!
📱 Solve for Mom on LinkedIn