How to Share the Holiday Mental Load with Michelle Purta
The holidays are supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year — but for many moms, they can also be the most overwhelming. Between shopping lists, school parties, travel plans, holiday cards, and endless to-dos, the mental load can feel heavier than ever.In this episode of the Mama Work It Podcast, host Marisa Lonic chats with Michelle Purta — marriage coach, mom of three, and host of The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast — about how to lighten the mental load and truly enjoy the season without burnout, resentment, or exhaustion.Michelle shares practical tools for redistributing responsibilities, communicating your needs clearly, and building partnership—not pressure—during one of the busiest times of the year.💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:🎁 What the “holiday mental load” really looks like (and why moms often carry it all) 🎁 How to communicate your needs without guilt or frustration 🎁 Simple ways to share responsibilities with your partner before stress hits 🎁 How to ask for support—even if you’re single or parenting solo 🎁 How to carry this teamwork mindset into the new year (and keep your sanity year-round)🔗 Connect with Michelle Purta:💬 Free Resource: The Holiday Planning Conversation Agenda https://www.michellepurta.com/pg/holidayconversation 🎧 The Marriage & Motherhood Podcast: https://www.michellepurta.com/podcast 🌐 Website: www.michellepurta.com 📸 Instagram: @MichellePurtaCoaching🌟 Connect with Marisa & Mama Work It:🎧 More episodes at → www.mamaworkit.com/podcastPrevious episodes featuring Michelle Purta: https://mamaworkitpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1624639/episodes/10119515-how-human-design-helps-working-moms-increase-their-life-alignment-with-michelle-purtahttps://mamaworkitpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1624639/episodes/8221906-marriage-motherhood-with-michelle-purta 📸 Instagram → @MamaWorkIt 💻 Website → www.mamaworkit.com💕 If You Loved This Episode:Share it with a mom friend who’s doing all the things this season — because no one deserves to carry the holiday mental load alone.💬 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review — your support helps other mamas find the show!
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From Overwhelmed to Organized
Ever feel like your to-do list is longer than a CVS receipt? 🧾 Between work, kids, home, and everything else, it’s no wonder so many moms live in a constant state of overwhelm.In this episode of the Mama Work It Podcast, host Marisa Lonic gets real about how to shift from chaos to calm — not with perfection or fancy planners, but with realistic, sustainable rhythms that make life feel lighter and more manageable.Whether you’re juggling cold and flu season, work deadlines, or the endless mental load of motherhood, this episode gives you simple systems to find order in the everyday and reclaim your peace (without adding more to your plate).💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:✨ Why overwhelm is a choice — and how to shift your mindset from stressed to steady ✨ The 3-3-3 System for realistic daily goals, flexible tasks, and self-care ✨ How to implement a Daily Reset (or Evening Power Half Hour) to restore order before chaos takes over ✨ The secret to time blocking that actually works for moms ✨ How small mindset moments can instantly bring calm when overwhelm creeps in📒 Mentioned in This Episode:🩷 Word to Your Mother Journal/Planner — A guided system for goal-setting, reflection, and intentional living. www.mamaworkit.com/wordtoyourmother 🎧 Listen to more episodes: www.mamaworkit.com/podcast💬 Connect with Marisa:Instagram → @MamaWorkIt Website → www.mamaworkit.com 🩵 If You Loved This Episode:Share it with another mama who’s running on empty — because we all deserve more calm and a lot more grace. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review — your feedback helps more moms find the balance they’re looking for.
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The Hidden Ways Burnout Hits Working Moms with Dr. Brook Sheehan
Burnout—it’s real, it’s sneaky, and it’s showing up in working moms everywhere. In this powerful episode of the Mama Work It Podcast, I’m joined by Dr. Brook Sheehan, licensed chiropractor, functional medicine practitioner, and creator of bodyOS—a framework rooted in both physiology and faith that helps women stop striving and start listening to the bodies God designed.Dr. Brook shares her personal journey from burnout and disconnection to balance and trust—moving from drive-thru meals and prescriptions to rigid wellness obsession, and finally finding freedom in honoring her body with grace, not guilt.Together, we unpack how burnout often hides behind our “doing it all” mentality, what your body is really trying to tell you, and how to begin restoring energy and peace without another complicated routine.💡 In This Episode, We Chat About:✨ Burnout signals that every working mom should pay attention to—and how to respond before they become breakdowns ✨ Why you won’t get the body of your dreams until you learn to love the one you already have ✨ How faith and physiology can work together to create real, lasting wellness ✨ Simple, practical steps to begin healing burnout—even in the middle of work, motherhood, and chaos ✨ How to stop chasing the next health trend and start building rhythms that truly last🔗 Episode Links:www.drbrooksheehan.comwww.instagram.com/drbrooksheehanwww.youtube.com/drbrooksheehan📩 Let’s Keep the Conversation Going!If this episode resonated with you, mama, share it with a friend who’s running on empty and needs this reminder: your body isn’t your enemy—it’s your ally.💖 Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and tag me on Instagram @letmamaworkit with your biggest takeaway from this episode!
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Thriving Through the Holidays: Ditch Diet Culture with Carrie Lupoli
The holidays are supposed to be joyful, but for so many women, they bring stress, guilt, and a cycle of overindulgence followed by restriction. What if this year could be different?In this episode of the Mama Work It podcast, I’m joined by Carrie Lupoli, certified nutritionist, speaker, educator, and founder of Disruptive Nutrition and the Diet Disruptors podcast (an Apple Top 100 Health & Wellness podcast). A former D1 athlete who battled disordered eating, Carrie now empowers women and families to achieve lasting health through the science of blood sugar stabilization and sustainable behavior change. She’s been featured on the TODAY Show, ABC, NBC, FOX, and was even a TEDx speaker in South Africa.Together, we dive into how women can enjoy the holiday season—without falling into diet culture, guilt, or the “I’ll start again in January” mindset.In this conversation, we cover:Why the holidays feel so triggering when it comes to food and routinesThe problem with “starting over in January” and what to focus on insteadHow to enjoy holiday meals and events without guilt or restrictionSimple systems and routines to help you stay healthy and balancedOne small mindset shift that can help you thrive—not just survive—this seasonIf you’ve ever felt stuck between indulgence and restriction during the holidays, this episode will give you practical tools and empowering strategies to help you feel balanced, energized, and guilt-free—without missing out on the joy of the season.👉 Tune in now, and don’t forget to subscribe to the Mama Work It podcast so you never miss an episode!Connect with Carrie Lupoli:Website: https://www.disruptivenutrition.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/disruptivenutrition/ & https://www.instagram.com/carrie_lupoli/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disruptivenutritionFor more resources on juggling mom life, work life, wife life, fill in the blank life, visit www.mamaworkit.com and subscribe!
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Ambitious Mom Life Lessons Learned
🎙️ Episode 200 — Ambitious Mom Lessons LearnedCan you believe it, mama? We’ve hit 200 episodes! 🥳When I launched the Mama Work It Podcast back in January 2021, I had no idea how many incredible conversations, lessons, and stories would unfold. Over nearly five years, I’ve had the honor of connecting with some truly inspiring guests—moms, experts, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders—who’ve all taught me something powerful about what it means to be an ambitious mom.In this special milestone episode, I’m reflecting on 10 of the most impactful lessons I’ve learned from guests since day one. Whether you’ve been here since Episode 1 or just joined the community, these takeaways are golden reminders for every stage of motherhood, ambition, and life.Being an ambitious mom means constantly learning, evolving, and showing up for yourself and your family. These lessons remind us that ambition and motherhood don’t compete—they complement each other beautifully.Thank you for being part of 200 episodes, mama. Here’s to the next 200, filled with more wisdom, growth, and community. 💖🎧 Listen to all episodes at www.mamaworkit.com/podcast 💌 Connect on Instagram @mamaworkitSpecific episodes and links mentioned on today’s episode of the Mama Work It podcast:1. Mama Work It Podcast episode 3: Brains and Behavior with Dr. Sarah Allen https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/brains-behavior-with-dr-sarah-allen/id1549805160?i=1000507612230 2. Mama Work It Podcast episode 7: Busy Mama Cooking Hacks with Celestina Brunetti https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/busy-mama-cooking-hacks-with-celestina-brunetti/id1549805160?i=1000511496485 3. Mama Work It Podcast Episode 167 How to Pay for College Without Breaking the Bank with Dr. Pamela Ellis https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-pay-for-college-without-breaking-the-bank-with/id1549805160?i=1000686627955 4. Mama Work It Podcast Episode 129 Using Astrology as a Planning Tool with Crystal B. of Crystal B. Astrology https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/using-astrology-as-a-planning-tool-with-crystal/id1549805160?i=1000647362840 Book: Feed Your Moon by Crystal B. https://amzn.to/496GTv3 5. Mama Work It Podcast Episode 64: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome for Working Moms with Lauren Smit https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overcoming-imposter-syndrome-for-working-moms-with/id1549805160?i=10005816421196. Mama Work It Podcast Episode 124: Following Your Gut with Andrea Hanson https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/following-your-gut-with-andrea-hanson/id1549805160?i=10006427515477. Mama Work It Podcast Episode 112: Thriving in Motherhood with Dina Ramaha
If you're a working mom juggling mom life, work life, fill in the blank life, this podcast is for you. Join host and working mom of four, Marisa Lonic, each week as she provides a mix of tips, motivation, and fun. Alongside variety of incredible guests, Marisa tackles topics like overwhelm, mom guilt, exhaustion, and swaps them out for big dreams, belly laughs, and productivity tips that actually fit into your busy AF mom life. We'll help you slay the day as a working mom, whether that means setting and achieving big goals you have for yourself or just making it through the next few hours of the season you're in. Get ready to be inspired, get ready to laugh, and most of all, get ready to work it with the Mama Work It Podcast.
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