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***TOP 5% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST*** // Science-based life planning to excel while prioritizing family time // Are you busy juggling everything for your family that you have no alone time? Have you been mom for so long that you don’t know what your own interests are? Trying to figure out how to learn, be challenged, and feel accomplished without sacrificing family time? Welcome to the Solve for Mom Podcast! Here, you will find solutions to be your best self and pursue your interests during motherhood without taking time or money away from your family. Hi! I’m Anokhi, a homeschooling mom, wife, and PhD scientist. A few years ago, I welcomed the opportunity to pour myself into being a mom. What I did not expect was to feel over-committed, sidelined, and scattered. Not to mention, I was frustrated by the long list of skills and hobbies I wanted to pick back up, but instead went by the wayside after I had kids. To regain order, I did what was natural to me. I leaned into scientific frameworks I used daily in my biomedical research and consulting career to help me create a roadmap to get back onto the right trajectory. I balanced my priorities, and systematically learned to develop my skills in alignment with my purpose. I energized my life with high-performance plans while still spending time with my family. Now, each transition in motherhood is an opportunity for me to explore my interests and customize MY time to fit MY individuality! If you’re ready to go questing for your purpose, level up your learning, and confidently pursue your passions - while still being the awesome momma that you are - you’re in the right place! I’ll show up each week with friendly support, critical thinking lessons, and actionable plans that you can apply to outlet in your life. With this podcast, you’ll be on your way to organize your life based on what matters most to you and gain some freedom, whether it be creative, intellectual, financial, time, or space… This podcast is for you if you want to: • Find more time to knowledgeably and decisively pursue dormant skills while prioritizing motherhood • Add intellectual and creative rhythm back into your life • Transition from a traditional job to remote work, freelancing, or homeschooling • Adopt powerful learning habits that bring you consistency, discipline, and order • Override conflicts such as excuses, second-guessing, and “mom brain” • Take charge of your mom-at-home journey with plans, strategies and critical thinking tools. In this complex equation we call life, it’s time to sharpen our pencils (and our minds) and Solve for Mom. 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 science-based life-planning strategies. JOIN: @solveformom LinkedIn and Pinterest NEWSLETTER (free): Become an SFM Insider for twice monthly tips, tools, and exclusives: https://solveformom.myflodesk.com/bpj5yvdu3q QUIZ (free): Can Life Planning Help You Achieve Your Dreams? https://solveformom.com/quiz
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Hello Ambitious Mama!
Are you rushing through your days, feeling like you're just surviving instead of truly living? Maybe you've lost sight of what brings you joy amidst the constant demands of motherhood. Do you ever look at your life and think, "Is this all there is?"
I hear you. I know firsthand how it feels to have everything look perfect on paper - the loving family, the successful career - yet still feel like something's missing. I wanted to know that each day I was improving the quality of my family’s life and making an impact in my world, but instead I felt stuck with obligations and mundane tasks. Everything changed when I stopped waiting for life to happen and started intentionally designing it.
In today's episode, I'm sharing 5 essential strategies to help you to live a high-quality. If you’re ready to get back into the driver’s seat and set the quality standards in your life, hit play and together we can solve for Mom!
Episode Highlights
- (0:00): Teaser
- (2:39): SFM listener shout-out
- (6:31): Defining what a high quality of life is in mom life terms
- (8:16): 1. Freedom is the foundation of a high-quality life
- (11:03) 2. Reconnect with activities that light you up
- (15:15) 3. Make an impact through purposeful living
- (16:22) 4. Set standards that elevate your daily experience
- (18:30) 5. Experience the transformative power of slowing down
- (20:41): Re-cap
- (21:33): 🎯 Private coaching - create a high-quality mom life
Resources Mentioned:
⏮️ The relationship between planning and freedom
⏮️ A guide to rediscovering your passion and purpose as a mom
⏮️ Implementing minimalism to create peace in your mom life
Let’s Connect!
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// Science-based life planning to excel while prioritizing family time //
Monday Apr 14, 2025
Monday Apr 14, 2025
Hello Wonderful Mom!
Are you tired of watching other moms seemingly do it all while your ideas collect dust? Maybe you're like so many high-achieving moms who have brilliant ideas swirling in their heads, but they live in the land of "someday."
I get it. As a researcher-turned-entrepreneur and mom, I know firsthand how easy it is to get stuck in "idea paralysis" - that space where we have amazing aspirations but struggle to bring them to life.
In today's episode, I'm sharing the game-changing framework that helped me transition from an overwhelmed mom with unfulfilled aspirations to someone who consistently brings ideas to life - all while being present for my family. Whether you're a quick starter who jumps in with enthusiasm, a perfectionist who gets caught in endless planning, or a researcher who loves gathering information but struggles to take action, this episode is for you!
If you’re ready to start putting your ideas into motion, hit play and together we can solve for Mom!
Episode Highlights
- (0:00): Spring into Action Series
- (2:34): Reviewer shoutout
- (3:50): Why moms put their dreams on the back burner
- (5:57): What is your implementation style?
- (9:19): How to turn your ideas into action with the Take Action Cycle
- (9:54): 1. Researching
- (11:26): 2. Pick the next 3 tasks
- (12:39): 3. Address easy tasks to gain confidence
- (13:42): 4. Learning
- (14:38): 5. Momentum and progress
- (15:07): More tips on how to take action
- (15:47): Life planning helps filter your ideas
- (16:49): Pursuing one idea at a time
- (17:45): Prioritizing your ideas
- (18:30): Breaking it down
- (19:07): Organizing resources & support
- (19:50): Planning time
- (21:36): Setting up your environment for taking action
- (22:20): Re-cap
- (23:34): Life coaching for working moms
Resources Mentioned:
🎯 Balanced Mom Coaching Program
⏮️ EP 3: Working on a Home Project? Get it DONE While Focusing on Family Time [Part 1]
⏮️ 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!
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❓ Questions? Email me at hello@solveformom.com
// Science-based life planning to excel while prioritizing family time //
Sunday Apr 06, 2025
Sunday Apr 06, 2025
Hello Amazing Mom!
Are you drowning in the "too much" of motherhood? Do you feel the constant pressure to do it all? Have you been craving a less complicated life or ways to feel more at peace?
We’re kicking off our Spring Into Action series with today’s episode on creating lasting peace in our lives by strategically letting go using a minimalist mindset.
As a mom, I've experienced firsthand how chaos can take over. When multiple priorities compete for attention and distractions multiply, your mind races. Your natural rhythms get disrupted, and establishing any kind of routine feels impossible.
That's exactly why I'm excited to share proven strategies for bringing more peace and calm into your life, starting today. We'll explore how minimalist principles can transform your busy season into one of intention and purpose.
So if you’re ready for a minimalism mindset, then take a deep breath and hit play and together we can solve for Mom!
Episode Highlights
- (0:00): Teaser
- (3:16): Share your favorite SFM episode with a friend
- (3:50): Minimalist mindset
- (9:05): 1. Simplify your routines
- (11:30): 2. Intentional use of resources
- (13:01): Free Life Planning Quiz
- (13:26): 3. Declutter your space
- (17:57): 4. Digital minimalism
- (20:46): Re-cap
Resources Mentioned
⏮️ Learn how to stop clutter creep: EP 15: No Time for You? 5 Surprising Solutions for Moms
📖 “Digital Minimalism: Choosing a Focused Life in a Noisy World” by Cal Newport
📖 “The Opt-Out Family: How to Give Your Kids What Technology Can't” by Erin Loechner
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
// Science-based life planning to excel while prioritizing family time //
Sunday Mar 30, 2025
Sunday Mar 30, 2025
Hello Awesome Mom!
Do you sometimes look in the mirror and barely recognize the woman staring back at you? Maybe you're so consumed by daily mom duties that you can't remember what lit that spark inside you. Or perhaps you're caught in that endless cycle of diaper changes, meal prep, and bedtime routines, feeling more like a robot going through the motions than the vibrant person you know you can be.
In today's episode, we explore how to reconnect with your dreams and prioritize your individuality. This episode is especially for you if you're struggling to balance nurturing your family while reclaiming time for your own growth and joy.
Your past achievements are still part of your story - those talents and capabilities didn't disappear when you became a mother. I talk about how to overcome imposter syndrome, engage in self-discovery, and align your goals to your time & energy. I explain how life planning can be your personalized roadmap that helps you set goals with your deepest values. Creating goals isn't about adding more to your plate - it's about making intentional choices that honor both your role as a mom and your individual dreams.
If you’re ready to to get a proven path to reconnecting with that ambitious, hopeful part of yourself that’s been waiting to emerge, hit play and together we can Solve for Mom!
Episode Highlights
- (0:00): Teaser
- (03:01): Listener review
- (03:54): The difficulty moms face in setting meaningful goals
- (05: 10): Identity crisis in high-achieving moms
- (05:10): 1. Imposter syndrome - Your past achievements are part of your story
- (05:10): 2. Self-discovery - Reconnect with yourself
- (14:28): 3. Life planning - Finding your true dream
- (16:38): Free Life Planning Quiz
- (16:56): 4. Master your time
- (18:38): 5. Following your dreams using the Goal Journey Framework
- (20:35): Re-cap
Resources Mentioned:
🎯 Balanced Mom Coaching Program: Ready to rediscover what makes you YOU?
📝 Can life planning help you achieve your dreams? Take my Free Quiz
⏮️ 5 Mindset Secrets to Mastering Personal Growth Goals in Your Mom Life (Think Chemistry)
📖 Why moms are stepping down from work
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
📱 Solve for Mom group on LinkedIn
❓ Questions? Email me at hello@solveformom.com
// Science-based life planning to excel while prioritizing family time //
Sunday Mar 23, 2025
Sunday Mar 23, 2025
Hello Amazing Mama!
Imagine waking up knowing exactly what you need to do, how much time it will take, and having a clear path to get it all done. Planning is essential to simplify our overwhelming responsibilities and hectic schedules.
Do you find that it’s hard to create plans that work for your specific rhythm? Why don’t traditional planning methods work well for busy moms? If your day is in constant fluctuation - whether it be waves tiredness, unpredictable schedules, or too many moving parts - then you’ll want to listen in on how you can make any plan work for you!
In today's episode, I share 5 essential optimizations that can transform how you approach planning as a busy mom. I'll break down my clear method for customizing my plans to work with our chaotic mom lives.
If you’re ready to level up your planning game, hit play and together we can solve for Mom!
Episode Highlights
- (0:00) Teaser
- (02:48) The overwhelm of scattered days and lost productivity
- (04:19) Balanced Mom Coaching
- (07:10) Optimization #1: Planning for the Outcome
- (08:50) Optimization #2: Information Management
- (11:52) Optimization #3: Incorporating Your Environment
- (14:21) Optimization #4: Your Specific Time Needs
- (16:38) Optimization #5: Energy Considerations
- (19:30): Re-cap
Resources Mentioned:
🎯 Balanced Mom Coaching Program
EP 10: Why Planning is the Key to Time Freedom for Moms
EP 4: Working on a Home Project? Get it DONE While Focusing on Family Time [Part 2]
📖 Planning is a predictor of lower stress
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
📱 Connect on LinkedIn
❓ Questions? Email me at hello@solveformom.com
// Science-based life planning to excel while prioritizing family time //
Monday Mar 17, 2025
Monday Mar 17, 2025
Hello Wonderful Mom!
Are you working off an impossible to-do list, and then feel like a failure when you cannot finish it all? Are you frustrated by starting work and then other tasks stealing your time and throwing your whole day off?
Stop what you’re doing right now and hit PLAY NOW!
In today’s episode, I speak with Aubree Felderhoff, professional organizer & time management specialist, about understanding time management for busy moms - the moms who are doing all of the juggling, scheduling, prepping, caring for, cleaning, planning…
This episode is jam-packed with tactical changes that you can make today to reclaim time. She breaks down some of the biggest mistakes and pitfalls that moms make. After experiencing a life-changing chronic illness that stole several years from her motherhood, once recovered, Aubree was had a renewed sense of intentionality in her mom life and family time. In her pursuit to maximize her time with her kids, Aubree implemented simple systems that helped her shift from survival mode to running her home effectively and efficiently. Aubree explains how systems allow you to stop wasting time and help help you from overwhelm.
If you’re ready to feel successful with your time, hit play and together we can solve for Mom!
A few quotable moments:
“Time is really my passion because of my history of feeling as if so much had seeped through my fingers... out of all the resources that God gave us on this earth, time is the only thing we can never make more of."
"If you don't have the systems and the structure set up in the background to help you, you're going to stay trapped in that reactive mode."
"It was just almost an addiction to busyness... we get so much satisfaction of accomplishing so much by being so busy. But so often at the end of the day, we sit down and feel as if we've accomplished nothing."
Episode Highlights
- (0:00): Teaser
- (1:51): Introduction to Aubree Felderhoff
- (5:21): “Invisible” tasks that make time management challenging
- (7:40): Time-saving home management system for reclaiming health & time
- (10:04): Leaning how to be intentional with your time
- (11:40): How to implement plans & systems into your family rhythm
- (14:30): Will time management be your next passion project?
- (16:54): Why time management as moms is different than in our careers
- (19:42): A simple way to prioritize amidst the daily chaos
- (22:32): Intentional living and planning increases freedom as a busy mom
- (26:19): Setting boundaries on your time is a skill
- (29:11): This mama’s definition of success
Aubree’s Links Mentioned
- Podcast: Mom Intentional
- Website: www.momintentional.com
- FB Group: Mom Intentional Club
Free Resources
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🟢 Can Life Planning Help You Achieve Your Dreams? Take my Free Quiz!
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// Science-based life planning to excel while prioritizing family time //
Sunday Mar 09, 2025
Sunday Mar 09, 2025
Hello Wonderful Mom!
Are you feeling overwhelmed trying to juggle the demands of work, family, and personal time? Do you find yourself constantly searching for that elusive work-life balance, only to feel like you're falling short?
Moms, if work-life balance feels like an impossible dream, this episode is for you! Many moms share this struggle, feeling the pressure to excel in their careers while being present for their families.
We’re diving deep into the real reasons why balance feels so elusive—and spoiler alert: it’s not because you’re not trying hard enough. The truth is, we’re often looking in the wrong places, which keeps us stuck in cycles that don’t actually help. In this episode, I’m revealing the four hidden reasons behind your struggle and, more importantly, how to fix them. Get ready for some major aha moments and practical solutions that actually make sense for your life!
In today’s episode, I expose hidden mistakes moms make when trying to create balance (and what to do instead). I share:
- Why productivity hacks and fancy planners won’t fix work-life balance
- Mistakes moms make when trying to create balance (and what to do instead)
- How to stop focusing on the wrong problem and start making real progress
- Why time management isn’t the whole answer (and what matters even more)
- The powerful shift that will help you reclaim your time and energy
Episode Highlights
- (0:00): Teaser
- (01:59): Update from my live Planning Time for Success workshop
- (03:08): Balanced Mom Coaching
- (03:53): Introduction
- (04:44): 1. You might be solving the wrong problem
- (09:50): 2. You’re approaching balance from the wrong direction
- (11:34): 3. You don’t have a clear definition for success
- (12:22): 4. You’re following someone else’s plan
- (14:00): Solution for sustainable work-life balance
- (18:56): Recap
If you’re ready to approach work-life balance the right way, hit play and together we can solve for Mom!
Links Mentioned:
👩💻 Ask me about my 1:1 Balanced Mom Coaching
Let’s Connect!
Free Resources
💌 Become an SFM Insider for FREE twice monthly tips, tools, and exclusives
🟢 Can Life Planning Help You Achieve Your Dreams? Take my Free Quiz!
Cheering squad!
👍🏽 Tap +Follow (it’s free!) and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show!
Connect with Anokhi
// Science-based life planning to excel while prioritizing family time //
Sunday Mar 02, 2025
Sunday Mar 02, 2025
Hey Successful Mama!
Are you setting goals for yourself—only to have them derailed by sick kids, last-minute school projects, or the never-ending mental load? Maybe you dream of growing your business, homeschooling with more intention, or simply making time for self-care… but you find it hard to balance your goals with your family’s needs.
I get it. I’ve been there.
If you’ve ever felt guilty, overwhelmed, or stuck when trying to set personal goals, this episode will help you find balance so you can thrive in BOTH motherhood and your passions.
I once took on an exciting new project that challenged me professionally. I was learning, growing—but also missing out on precious family moments. I thought achieving success in one area meant sacrificing another. But the truth? You don’t have to choose between your personal goals and your family. You just need a better way to align them.
In today’s episode, I share how to set goals that fit your season of motherhood (without frustration or burnout) by first defining your family’s core values so your goals don’t pull you in opposite directions. I explain why family-centered time management is the key - not the barrier - to making progress. Listen in to learn how to structure your schedule for flexibility—because, let’s be real, mom life is unpredictable. I also share the secret to choosing goals that create time freedom, not just more hustle.
If you’re ready to make progress on your goals without sacrificing family time, hit play! Together, we can Solve for Mom.
Episode Highlights
- (0:00): Teaser
- (4:40): The real reason moms struggle to make personal goals stick
- (6:46): Strategies focused on your family’s core identity to shape your goals
- (7:06): 1. What are your roles?
- (7:55): 2. What are your family’s values & priorities?
- (9:26): 3. What does success look like for your family?
- (10:44): 4. Integrate your family with your goals
- (11:34): Strategies focused on managing time centered on family
- (11:39): 5. Work around family non-negotiables for goal-setting without mom guilt
- (12:40): 6. Create an adaptable schedule that actually works for busy moms
- (15:05): 7. Lean towards goals that don’t disrupt family energy or harmony
- (17:15): Re-cap
Links Mentioned in This Episode:
📚 The Wild + Free Family by Ainsley Arment
👩💻 Ask me about my 1:1 Balanced Mom Coaching
Let’s Connect!
Become an SFM Insider for FREE twice monthly tips, tools, and exclusives
Cheering squad!
👍🏽 Tap +Follow (it’s free!) and never miss an episode. Leave me a 🤩 rating & review—your support helps other moms find the show!
Connect with Anokhi
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