Host: Jodi Congdon

Guest: Alyssa Knapp, Founder of Integrative Wellness Journeys

Episode Summary:

In this honest and energizing episode of the Birth Boss Podcast, Jodi sits down with returning guest Alyssa Knapp to talk all things summer business planning—especially for moms juggling work, client care, and that deep craving to enjoy the season.

From "mean mommy mode" to calendar chaos, this episode dives into:

• How to prep your business now to enjoy more freedom later
• Managing mom guilt while staying responsive in client care
• Setting boundaries around time, tech, and self-expectations
• Using simple systems like timers, nine-grids, and the Eisenhower Matrix
• Reframing summer to support both fun and function

Whether you're a doula, lactation consultant, a wellness birth pro, or a service-based perinatal entrepreneur, this episode will give you both the permission and the plan to create a spacious, intentional summer—with less stress and more joy.

Timestamps & Key Moments:

00:01 – Welcome back Alyssa!

01:13 – Why prepping before summer hits is essential

03:30 – Working while the kids are outside: the guilt and the grace

05:57 – Boundaries, expectations, and excited vs. exhausted energy

10:18 – Summer planning tips: map your calendar, simplify, set goals

12:40 – Why summer is the runway for a strong fall launch

16:30 – The power of setting realistic expectations (and saying “not now”)

19:03 – Creating a summer-proof Instagram strategy with a 9-grid

24:21 – Taking social media weekends off = LIFE-CHANGING

29:39 – Tools that help: timers, visual planning, and mindset shifts

31:50 – The ultimate organizing tool you didn’t know you needed

Resources Mentioned:

• Eisenhower Matrix
• Timer strategy for boundary-setting with kids
• Instagram 9-grid idea for summer content
• Alyssa's programs and wellness planning offers (linked below 👇)

Connect with Alyssa Knapp:

🌐 Integrative Wellness Journeys

📸 @integrativewellnessjourneys

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