In this special bonus episode, I open up about my personal Mother's Day journey - one marked by loss, single motherhood, and finding strength through pain. Twenty-seven years ago, my mother passed away on Mother's Day at just 50 years old, forever changing how I experience this holiday. Now as a single mom myself, I've navigated the complexities of celebrating motherhood while processing grief.

Mother's Day isn't all brunches and flowers for everyone. Whether you've lost your mother, have a strained relationship, are estranged from your children, or are struggling with infertility - your complicated feelings are valid. This episode creates space for the authentic, messy reality many face during this celebrated holiday.

As mothers, we're expected to be perfect - managing households, careers, and children flawlessly. Yet society rarely honors the tremendous emotional labor we carry daily, including the weight of mom guilt. This episode explores how these expectations affect our wellbeing and why we deserve recognition beyond just one day per year.

Discover practical ways to honor yourself this Mother's Day, whether you're celebrating, grieving, or somewhere in between. Learn how prioritizing your own wellbeing models healthy self-value for your children and strengthens all your relationships.

It's okay to celebrate, grieve, or let the day pass quietly. This episode provides permission to experience Mother's Day authentically, creating space for both joy and sorrow. By sharing our stories, we deepen our connections rather than diminishing celebrations.

Why does this matter? Because motherhood is complicated, and pretending otherwise only deepens our isolation. By acknowledging the full spectrum of Mother's Day experiences, we can release the guilt, honor our journeys, and find genuine connection.

Ready to transform your motherhood experience? Join our free supportive community of parent coaches and like-minded mothers navigating these same challenges. Reach out today for a complimentary coaching call to discover how to honor your authentic motherhood journey all year round.

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Ep. 3: The Process of Cooking Daily

Ep. 8: Managing Sentimental Items

Ep. 8b: A video edition about creating family photo albums efficiently

Ep. 9: Shelving

Ep. 13: Creating spaces for gathering & connection

Ep. 14: Entryways

Ep. 18: Creating spaces for Kids

Ep. 19: Emotions as it pertains to our home

Ep. 26: Creating great Outdoor Spaces

Ep: 27: Attracting Hummingbirds, Butterflies & Birds

Ep. 36: Laundry and the Laundry room

Ep. 38: Fire Pits with guest Mike Bertelsen, Founder of Cowboy Cauldron

Ep. 45: Organizing: the KonMari method with special guests Karin and Kristyn of the Spark Joy podcast.

Ep. 57: Your Morning Experience

Ep. 62: Swedish Death Cleaning

Ep. 67: 7 ways to boost happiness in your home

Ep: 68: The pile up of Dishes, Pots & Pans

Ep. 78: An Anxiety Inducing Kitchen transforms

Ep. 85: Making chores equitable: They are not all yours

Ep. 87: A Unique Birthday Party Idea: The Reflection Party

Ep. 88: Trophies, plaques & awards

Ep. 107: New Method of Cleaning: Cousins, Coworkers or Family?

Ep. 109: Stuffed Animals: Organizing, collecting, displaying and gifting forward

Join our FREE community of parenting experts and moms just like you by going to nataliemccabe.com and clicking the community button!

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Connect & Follow Kristina Browning:

~ Website

~ The Home Space and Reason Podcast

~ Instagram

~ Facebook

~ Pinterest

𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗡 to the ”Home Space and Reason” podcast for weekly goodness about home aesthetics, automation, organization and functionality. With a bit of history and a dash of psychology... this isn't your typical HOUSE podcast.

Ep. 3: The Process of Cooking Daily

Ep. 8: Managing Sentimental Items

Ep. 8b: A video edition about creating family photo albums efficiently

Ep. 9: Shelving

Ep. 13: Creating spaces for gathering & connection

Ep. 14: Entryways

Ep. 18: Creating spaces for Kids

Ep. 19: Emotions as it pertains to our home

Ep. 26: Creating great Outdoor Spaces

Ep: 27: Attracting Hummingbirds, Butterflies & Birds

Ep. 36: Laundry and the Laundry room

Ep. 38: Fire Pits with guest Mike Bertelsen, Founder of Cowboy Cauldron

Ep. 45: Organizing: the KonMari method with special guests Karin and Kristyn of the Spark Joy podcast.

Ep. 57: Your Morning Experience

Ep. 62: Swedish Death Cleaning

Ep. 67: 7 ways to boost happiness in your home

Ep: 68: The pile up of Dishes, Pots & Pans

Ep. 78: An Anxiety Inducing Kitchen transforms

Ep. 85: Making chores equitable: They are not all yours

Ep. 87: A Unique Birthday Party Idea: The Reflection Party

Ep. 88: Trophies, plaques & awards

Ep. 107: New Method of Cleaning: Cousins, Coworkers or Family?

Ep. 109: Stuffed Animals: Organizing, collecting, displaying and gifting forward

Join our FREE community of parenting experts and moms just like you by going to nataliemccabe.com and clicking the community button!

Book a FREE parent coaching call at nataliemccabe.com!

Feeling overwhelmed by mom life, endless to-do lists, and mental clutter? You’re not alone. In today’s episode, I’m sharing a simple 10-minute hack that every busy, overwhelmed mom needs: how writing everything down in a brain book can help you organize your life, reduce your mental load, and finally get better sleep.

I’ll share my personal story of juggling two little kids, managing the house, finances, and work, and how a giant fridge calendar saved my sanity. Later, as I grew two businesses and started substitute teaching, I needed an even better system — one that could keep up with my crazy life.

You’ll learn: 📝 Why writing everything down clears mental clutter and reduces anxiety 📝 How a simple visual plan can make your day feel more manageable 📝 Why externalizing your to-do list helps you sleep deeper and wake up more refreshed 📝 How to start your own 10-minute brain dump habit (no fancy planner required!)

If you’re tired of feeling frazzled, dropping balls, and waking up in the middle of the night thinking about 100 things, this quick and practical episode is your new best friend.

Busy moms, working moms, single moms — this easy organization hack is for you. You deserve more peace, better sleep, and the freedom to enjoy motherhood without the mental chaos.

➡️ Grab a notebook and hit play — let’s clear the clutter together!

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Ever found yourself hiding in the bathroom just to get five minutes of peace?

Still wearing yesterday's yoga pants because, honestly, who has time for laundry when you're negotiating with a toddler terrorist about eating peas?

Hi, I'm Natalie McCabe – former teacher, parenting coach, author and single mom who's been in the trenches for 16 years. After raising two kids while thinking "I've got this" and promptly realizing "I've got NOTHING," I'm here to share unfiltered parenting truth alongside solutions that actually work.

In this honest premiere, I'll share:

• My organizational hacks that prevented my "nuthouse" check-in
• Real self-care (not fancy spa days) for surviving a Tuesday
• How to ditch the mom guilt when you feel like you're failing
• Why parenting is a practice, not a perfection contest

From lunch-packing nightmares to bedtime battles, I've been there. Join my judgment-free zone where perfect parenting is out, and keeping it real is in.

Join our FREE community of parenting experts and moms just like you by going to nataliemccabe.com and clicking the community button!

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Feeling overwhelmed by the chaos of mom life?

Mom Life, Uncomplicated is your go-to podcast for real-life parenting tips, organization hacks, and self-care strategies.

Hosted by parent coach and single mom Natalie McCabe, this show helps you simplify motherhood, ditch the stress, and create a home you love — without losing yourself in the process. Tune in and start building a life you don’t need a vacation from!

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