Feeling like life is “off” even when everything seems fine? In this episode, I explore why moms of tweens and teens often feel exhausted, resentful, or disconnected—and how awareness of time management, mom guilt, self-care, decision making and life balance can help you find time for yourself without sacrificing your family. I share why small frustrations may actually be messages from your life, how running old decisions on autopilot quietly drains your energy, and why noticing these signs is the first step toward clarity, calm, and balance in this season of motherhood. Cheering you on! Sarah _________________________________________ Connect with other moms of tweens & teens through the Facebook community -- Time Management for Moms of Tweens and Teens OR subscribe to the weekly newsletter here: https://westmetromom.com/community

Do you feel exhausted at the end of the day—even when it feels like you didn’t do much? In this episode, I’m sharing the #1 mistake I made as a mom of teens that was quietly stealing my time, energy, and calm—and the simple boundary that helped me finally reclaim my time without guilt.

If you’re a busy mom of tweens or teens who feels stretched thin, constantly managing everyone else’s needs, and struggling to find time for yourself while staying present for your family, this episode is for you. We’ll talk about why what worked when your kids were younger no longer works in this season—and how learning to step back from unnecessary responsibility can actually strengthen your relationship with your kids while helping them grow more independent and confident.

You’ll learn:

• Why moms of teens often feel drained before the day even starts
• How taking on too much impacts your time, energy, and emotional bandwidth
• The mindset shift that helps reduce mom guilt and mental load
• One realistic boundary that supports your kids’ independence and gives you more time for yourself

This episode is part of my mission to help moms of tweens and teens find time clarity, protect their energy, and stay deeply connected to their families—without doing more or overhauling their lives. xo, Sarah ________________________________________________________ Connect with other moms of tweens & teens through the Facebook community -- Time Management for Moms of Tweens and Teens OR subscribe to the weekly newsletter here: www.westmetromom/jointhelist

Are you exhausted all the time but still trying to keep everything together as a mom? If you’re a busy mom of tweens or teens who feels stretched thin, overwhelmed, and guilty for even wanting time for yourself—this episode is for you.

Many moms are told to “practice self-care,” but bubble baths and occasional me-time don’t fix chronic exhaustion, mental overload, or decision fatigue. In this episode, I’m sharing 7 realistic self-care tips for busy moms who want more energy, clarity, and balance without neglecting their family or adding more to their to-do list.

These self-care strategies are designed specifically for moms in the tween and teen years, when life is filled with carpools, sports schedules, emotional support, and constant mental load—but very little margin.

Inside this episode, you’ll learn how to:

• Create sustainable self-care habits that fit real life

• Reclaim time for yourself without guilt

• Reduce overwhelm and mental fatigue

• Feel more present with your family and yourself

No disappearing for hours. No complicated routines. Just small, intentional shifts that help you feel like yourself again—even in a packed season of motherhood.

Grab a notebook and take a deep breath. This episode might feel like permission to finally choose yourself.

Cheering you on, Sarah

________________________________________________ Balanced Mom Life is the go-to podcast for busy moms of tweens and teens who want better time management and life balance.

Do you feel like you’re doing everything—but something still feels off?

Have you tried to make time for yourself, only to fall off track or feel guilty when you do?

And do you ever wonder why balance feels harder now—even though your kids are more independent?

You’ve started getting clear on what you want in this season of motherhood—but you’re still short on time.

You want more balance. More patience. More space for yourself.

So why does your schedule still feel packed and exhausting?

In this episode, we’re continuing the clarity work and connecting it directly to time. Because without a clear why, everything competes for your attention—and time disappears into decisions, guilt, and overcommitment.

This episode is for moms of tweens and teens who:

• feel like they never have enough time
• struggle to follow through on what matters to them
• say yes too often and pay for it later

You’ll learn how to:

• attach a meaningful why to what you want
• use that why to make quicker, lighter decisions
• stop time from leaking through guilt and obligation

This isn’t about managing your schedule or adding routines. It’s about choosing why something matters—so your time finally starts to reflect it.

Believing the BEST is yet to come! xo Sarah ________________________________________________ If you’ve been putting your dreams or self-care on hold, I help moms create a real-life balance plan inside my 1:1 coaching. We uncover pockets of time, prioritize what matters, and make it happen without adding another thing to your full plate of life. [Book a FREE 1:1 Coaching Session — [LINK]

This year do you want to:

• Work out more?
• Be more present with your kids?
• Go on more date nights with your husband?

But then reality hits—you feel like there’s too much to do and not enough time. Sound familiar?

In this episode of Balanced Mom Life, I share the #1 question busy moms can ask to cut through decision fatigue, get clear on what truly matters, and finally make progress—without mom guilt or overwhelm. You’ll learn how to focus on one priority, simplify your decisions, and create a realistic game plan so your goals actually stick.

If you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and start the year with clarity, balance, and momentum, this episode is for you.

• Stop decision fatigue and focus on what truly matters
• Get clear on your priorities this year
• Make progress without guilt or overwhelm
• Simplify your goals into one actionable plan
• Build momentum with small, consistent steps

Believing the BEST is yet to come! xo Sarah

If you’ve been putting your dreams or self-care on hold, I help moms create a real-life balance plan inside my 1:1 coaching. We uncover pockets of time, prioritize what matters, and make it happen without adding another thing to your full plate of life. [Book a FREE 1:1 Coaching Session — [LINK]

In this insightful conversation, Aminta Geisler—mom of four and host of The MINT Podcast—shares her honest journey parenting children through the teen and early adult years. As a fellow midlife mom navigating the messy middle, Aminta dives into real talk about parenting tweens and teens, setting healthy boundaries, navigating co-parenting disagreements, embracing teen independence, and knowing when to hold your tongue. Together, we talk about managing overwhelm, making confident decisions, prioritizing self-care, and creating balance through better time management and strong community support.

If you’re a busy mom looking for encouragement and practical wisdom as you parent tweens or teens while juggling family, marriage, and your own needs, this conversation offers relatable insight and steady perspective for this season.

Feeling disconnected in your marriage during a busy season of parenting? This episode shares simple, realistic ways to reconnect without adding more to your plate. You love your spouse—but between kids, schedules, and the constant mental load, connection often gets pushed to the bottom of the list.

In this episode of Midlife Unscripted, Sarah is joined by Diane McDaniel, co-founder of Still The One, to talk about why so many couples feel disconnected during the busy midlife years—and what actually helps.

This isn’t about fixing your marriage or adding another thing to your plate. It’s about:

• Why disconnection is common in this season (and not a failure)

• Small, realistic ways to reconnect without forcing date nights

• How to shift from survival mode back to intentional connection

• Simple mindset changes that make a big difference over time

If you’re craving closeness but feel stretched thin, this conversation will meet you right where you are.

Do you feel guilty resting—even when you’re exhausted? Do you end the day feeling like you did everything… yet still fell short? Are the “shoulds” stealing your peace—and your time?

If that sounds familiar, this episode will feel like a deep exhale.

So many moms don’t struggle with motivation or discipline—we struggle with the nonstop mental noise of shoulds:

• You should do more

• You should handle this better

• You should be able to keep it all together

In today’s episode, I’m exposing 5 hidden habits that quietly keep moms stuck in guilt, overwhelm, and decision fatigue—and showing you how to break free without blowing up your life or adding more to your plate.

We’ll talk about:

• Why letting every “should” run the show drains your time and confidence

• How over-explaining your decisions reinforces guilt

• The boundary mistake that keeps moms overextended

• Why putting yourself last isn’t sustainable (or necessary)

• And the mindset shift every mom needs to stop comparing her capacity to someone else’s season

You’ll walk away with:

• Permission to question the invisible rulebook you’ve been living by

• Simple language to make decisions without guilt

• Practical boundary shifts that actually work in real life

• A reminder that your capacity is not a moral issue—it’s information

If you’re a mom of tweens or teens who feels stretched thin, overwhelmed by expectations, or stuck in the “shoulds,” this episode is for you.

Ready to stop carrying the weight of guilt and start choosing yourself with confidence? Press play. Believing the BEST is yet to come! xo Sarah

If you’ve been putting your dreams or self-care on hold, I help moms create a real-life balance plan inside my 1:1 coaching. We uncover pockets of time, prioritize what matters, and make it happen without guilt or overwhelm. [Book a FREE 1:1 Coaching Session — LINK]