Be honest, mama — does December feel like everything is pulling on you at once?

The pressure to make the holidays magical… keep your career running… show up for family… stay cheerful… and somehow not crumble under the weight of it all?

If so, you’re not alone.

And today’s episode is your permission slip and your strategy.

Because here’s the truth:

Peace is not passive. Peace is a leadership decision. And if you don’t protect it, everything else will take it.

In this solo episode, I’m breaking down 4 boundary shifts that actually work for working moms — not vague advice, not “just say no,” but real, doable boundaries rooted in emotional needs, bandwidth, and your leadership wiring.

And yes… your leadership style affects the boundaries you struggle with most. I’m breaking down each style and the exact shift that will give you instant relief.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

✅ Why peace is a decision, not a December miracle ✅ The powerful rule: “I don’t do that in December” — and how to use it without guilt ✅ How the Slow Reply Strategy stops urgency from running your life ✅ Why every mom needs a daily Peace Hour (even if it’s 10 minutes) ✅ The transformative One Emotional Responsibility Per Day Rule✅ How each leadership style (Boss Lady in Action, Charismatic Queen, Heart-Centered Guide, Visionary Brainiac) gets trapped in December — and the boundary they need most ✅ The ONE boundary shift to choose today to reclaim your sanity, your schedule, and your emotional bandwidth

💛 Mama, remember…

You are not responsible for creating a perfect holiday. You are responsible for protecting your well-being inside the holiday you’re living.

And when your boundaries match your wiring? Peace becomes possible — not someday, but today.

If this episode gave you clarity or relief, share it with another working mom who needs breathing room this season.

You never know whose peace you’ll protect. 💛

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Ever feel like productivity advice was written by someone who has never juggled a career, kids, dinner, errands, and emotions… all before 9 AM? Same.

That’s why today’s conversation is a breath of fresh, realistic air.

I’m joined by Mark Struchewski — aka Mister Productivity™ — host of 1,300+ podcast episodes, simplicity advocate, and champion of working moms who want to feel in control of their day again.

Mark is not talking color-coded calendars and perfectly curated routines.

He’s talking calm, clarity, boundaries, digital detoxing, and giving yourself permission to be human.

This episode is packed with mindset shifts and small-but-mighty changes that help you reclaim your time without guilt, exhaustion, or burnout.

What We Talk About
✔ The biggest productivity misconception (and why it’s failing working moms)
✔ A simple mindset shift that instantly reduces overwhelm
✔ Digital distractions + the “notification detox” that changes EVERYTHING
✔ The truth about multitasking (and why it’s costing you energy you don’t even realize)
✔ Why working moms need daily solitude — even 10 minutes
✔ Boundaries that protect your energy (without feeling selfish)
✔ The grounding practice that instantly calms your nervous system

Simple, free, and surprisingly transformative.

Shannon’s Favorite Moment was when Mark said: “Don’t let other people dictate your availability. It’s YOUR life.”
…my entire soul stood up and clapped. 👏🔥

Listen If You Want To:
➡️ Stop feeling behind or overwhelmed
➡️ Break up with digital chaos
➡️ Build routines that fit your season of life
➡️ Protect your time without guilt
➡️ Feel calmer, more in control, and more present
➡️ Finally ditch the Superwoman pressure and step into something healthier

This episode is both grounding and empowering — you’re going to feel seen and supported the whole way through. 💛

🔗 Connect with Mark

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Kat and Tanner by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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If you’re already tired before the holiday chaos officially begins, this episode is for you, mama.

You’re not exhausted because you’re weak or unorganized.

You’re exhausted because you’ve been:
➡️ Running two full-time jobs (home + work)
➡️ Holding 12 invisible roles
➡️ Managing the emotional temperature of your entire family

…without anyone ever teaching you how to protect your own energy in the process.

In this episode, I’m walking you through:
✅ The real reason working moms hit burnout before December even starts
✅ The 5 hidden “energy leaks” that quietly drain you all season
✅ How your leadership style shapes the way you carry the holiday load
✅ Four practical “energy protectors” you can start using this week
✅ Why you don’t have to burn it all down or disappoint everyone to feel better

Your holiday exhaustion isn’t random — it’s connected to how you’re wired to lead.

Once you know your style, you’ll know exactly where to set boundaries, what to stop doing, and how to protect your energy your way — during the holidays and beyond.

💼 READY TO LEAD WITH CONFIDENCE & CALM?
🚀 Take the FREE Leadership Style Quiz to uncover your strengths and unique leadership path
📲 Join the FB Group for exclusive career tips and networking
💌 Become an Insider and receive weekly career tips, time saving tools & strengths based leadership tips

🎧 LOVE THE SHOW?
👉 Subscribe & leave a review so more career moms can discover these game-changing career strategies!

✨ New episodes drop every Tuesday & Friday! Subscribe and leave a review if this resonated with you.

Kat and Tanner by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/