{"podcast":{"title":"The Working Homeschool Mom | Routines, Time Management, Working Mom, Meal Planning, Boundaries","slug":"the-working-homeschool-mom-routines-time-management-meal-planning-boundaries-7840415","podcast_index_feed_id":7840415,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/simplifiedmomcoach/feed.xml","website_url":"https://thesimplifiedmom.com/","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22228237/The_Simplified_Mom_Podcast_Brand_7_6orys.png","author":"Billie-Jo Cochran | Christian Homeschool Mom, Routine Expert, Simplicity Coach","episode_count":24,"summary":"Are you trying to do it all—balance homeschool and run a business, while doing mom life? Do you start the day with a plan, only to have it fall apart by 9:00 AM? You’re always busy, but yet always feel behind—are you tired of always being overwhelmed? This podcast is all about simple, faith-filled routines that actually work in real life—because let’s be honest, we all need a little more Jesus and a lot more grace to get through each day. I’ll help you create rhythms so your home feels manageable instead of overwhelming, and you can homeschool, build your business, and handle mom life without burnout. Because the truth is, we can’t do this on our own—we need Jesus in our days, in our decisions, and in the middle of the chaos. It’s time to stop the constant chaos and the daily scramble and choose a simpler, faith-filled way of doing life and business—so you can show up with the patience and presence your family deserves. ❤️ Hey, I’m Billie-Jo—wife, homeschool mama to 3, and business owner just like you. I know exactly what it feels like to try to manage a home, homeschool kids, and grow a business, only to end the day feeling exhausted and behind. For a long time, I chased perfecti…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-14T16:17:01.522710+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-working-homeschool-mom-routines-time-management-meal-planning-boundaries-7840415"},"episode":{"title":"08. Why Your Time Management System Isn't Working — And What to Do Instead","slug":"08-why-your-time-management-system-isn-t-working-and-what-to-do-instead","published_at":"2026-05-22T07:03:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-working-homeschool-mom-routines-time-management-meal-planning-boundaries-7840415/08-why-your-time-management-system-isn-t-working-and-what-to-do-instead","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-working-homeschool-mom-routines-time-management-meal-planning-boundaries-7840415","url":"https://simplifiedmomcoach.podbean.com/e/08-why-your-time-management-system-isnt-working-%e2%80%94-and-what-to-do-instead/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/w9vtfm7az56zvqie/Epsiode_8_-_Why_Your_Time_Management_System_Isn_t_Working_And_What_to_Do_Instead9bvfh.mp3","summary":"You sit down at your desk with your coffee, and you’ve finally got a quiet moment to plan out the week. You open your planner... but suddenly, the overwhelm hits. You’re looking at the empty planner and the long to-do list, and instead of feeling organized, you feel stuck. Your brain feels like it has fifty tabs open, and you just want to shut the book and walk away. If you’ve ever felt \"stuck\" the second you sat down to plan, this episode is for you. We’re talking about why your system is actually causing that overwhelm—and the four simple shifts that will turn your chaos into a faith-filled flow. In this episode, we discuss: Why we find mindless chores to do just to avoid facing a broken planning system. How ignoring drive times and prep windows creates a week built on imaginary hours. Why trying to \"do it all\" in one work block is draining your brain. Filtering your \"List of 100\" down to what actually moves the needle in your home and business. Why your Monday morning success actually depends on a 20-minute Sunday planning session. The 4 Things to Fix- The Calendar Reality Check: Stop planning from memory. If it takes time, it takes a spot on the calendar—including drive time and getting out the door! Energy Batching: Stop switching between emails, videos, and follow-ups. Stay in one \"mode\" at a time to keep your momentum high and your stress low. The Focus Filter: Ditch the 20-item to-do list. Identify your Top 3 non-negotiables for the day. Everything else is a bonus. End \"In the Moment\" Planning: Your brain is too tired to decide what to do after a day of homeschooling. Plan the weekend before. Checking your planner the night before can reduce the stress the next morning. Scripture: Psalm 46:10: \"Be still, and know that I am God.\" Resources Mentioned: The Working…","meta_description":"You sit down at your desk with your coffee, and you’ve finally got a quiet moment to plan out the week. 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