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**Real Happy Mom**

**The Real Happy Mom Podcast** is for busy working moms who feel overwhelmed before the week even starts.

If your Mondays feel heavy, your to-do list never seems to end, and you’re constantly trying to “catch up,” you’re in the right place.

Each week, host **Toni-Ann Mayembe** helps you understand *why* your weeks fall apart — and how simple weekly decisions can change everything. Through honest conversations, real-life examples, and practical resets, you’ll learn how to plan your week in a way that feels realistic, flexible, and calm.

This isn’t about doing more, being more, or chasing motivation.

It’s about deciding what actually matters — before the chaos hits.

If you want calmer Mondays, lighter weeks, and a planning routine that works in real life, this podcast will feel like a deep breath.

Welcome to the Real Happy Mom Podcast.

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REWIND [112] The Power of Pressing Pause with Jessica Lauren Dec 20, 2022

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This is a rewind episode with my coach and friend, Jessica, to give us the pep talk that we need to be ready to tackle our goals and take better care of ourselves in the new year.

In this episode, we talk about:

➡️ What it means to press pause on your dreams

➡️ The difference between consistency and frequency

➡️ How life is going to happen and taking life and your goals one day at a time

➡️ Creating an ideal day

➡️ How to determine what is a priority that you need to focus on today

➡️ Why you need to have fun and something fun to look forward to

ABOUT JESSICA
Jessica is a blogger, podcaster and coach that helps #GoalGetters ditch the excuses, do the work + make ish happen!
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Blog/Website URL: https://thesundayjumpstart.com/
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[REWIND] [172] How to Get Aligned with Your Priorities and Reach Your Goals with 15 Minutes Dec 06, 2022

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Do you feel there is never enough time to get things done in the day? It doesn't help when you hear gurus tell you just make it a priority and you will get it done. You have so many priorities, and it can get pretty stressful trying to sort things out as a mom. My guest, Cara Harvey, is here to help.

In this episode, we unpack some of the topics mentioned in her new book called The 15 Minute Formula. This book is what you need because it is a productivity book geared toward moms. Typically, most productivity books are written by men, which they're great, but they don't take into account a lot of the struggles of us moms.

In addition, Cara shares her story and how she even started with A Purpose Driven Mom. And then what led her to write the book, The 15-Minute Formula. She also talked about priorities with us and how to use micro priorities, which was something new that I learned from her. And then lastly, we talked about seasons and how we can be more aligned in our life by knowing what season we're in and setting things up so that we can be more in alignment with the season we're in versus trying to jam-pack our days, weeks and months with things and burn ourselves out. So if you are looking for ways to be more productive, you have to listen to this episode.
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ABOUT CARA
Cara is a wife, mom to a 15-year-old stepson, 6-year-old daughter, and 4-year-old son, and a woman of God. She works as a mom empowerment coach, and her mission is to provide women with the tools, resources, and community to reach their goals, empower themselves, find their happiness, and live a life by design. She does this via her blog, podcast, virtual community groups, and e-courses that help women learn to balance their lives, finances, schedules, health, and themselves!
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The book The 15 Minute Formula: How Busy Moms Can Ditch the Guilt, Say Yes to What Matters and Conquer Their Goals was just released. Get it here: https://the15minuteformula.com/free/

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[190] How to Turn Your Time Into Money Sep 30, 2022

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How's it going with those big goals that you made at the beginning of the year?
It's crazy that we will bring in the new year very soon. But before we do, we gotta tackle those goals. Especially the one that will make you money.
But you don't know where to start.
And you have no time to get everything done between the kids and work.
Before you get frustrated and give up, check out this episode with my friend Ysaline.
In this episode, you're gonna learn how you can get started with your new business alongside your nine to five without feeling like you're burning at both ends. And you're also gonna learn how to tackle that to-do list and procrastination that is stealing time from you, reaching your goals.

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The Time To Money Summit will begin on October 3rd and continue until October 7th. You'll have five days to master your time, productivity, and mindset to achieve anything you want in your business and life to make 2022 one of the best.

ABOUT YSALINE
Ysaline Rozier is a former corporate project manager turned into time management and success coach.

She has learned how to transform her life from a draining corporate 9-5 to building a meaningful nomadic business that is helping purpose-driven professional women confidently master their time and productivity to reach their goals.

She has gone through struggles, fears, and endless questions about understanding what she wanted in her life and how to make it happen within a limited time. Now, she is teaching every woman willing to take action how to lead their own life and work with the right time management and mindset techniques.

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Check out episode 142 with Cara on how you can accomplish your goals with 15 minutes at day.

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Taking a break ... But I will be back Jul 23, 2022

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I am taking a break from releasing new episodes until October. I'm in a hard season in my life. And need to step away from the podcast for a moment. But I will be back! When I return, I plan to introduce Real Happy Mom 2.0. Who knows ... the name of the podcast will change too. You will have to wait and see. Make sure to hit the subscribe button so that when a new episode is released, you will see it in the app.

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[189] Simple Ways to Keep Your Child Safe Online Jul 19, 2022

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One thing that gets me during the summertime is how much the kids are on their devices. I feel like the kids are on their devices SO much more than usual. Do you notice this too?
It's really concerning, especially when they're using apps and communicating with other people like Instagram and Facebook. It's scary to think about the things that some of the kids may be exposed to.
So how can we keep our kids safe online?
How can we do better about monitoring what they're consuming?
How can we make sure that they are not being bullied or not getting into content that may be getting them depressed or causing them other mental health issues?
These are all questions that I know you have and have the answers to, thanks to my guest, Cathy. If you're like me and you want to keep your child safe online this summer, this episode is for you.
ABOUT CATHY
Known as TikTok’s Mom Friend, media personality and safety content creator, Cathy Pedrayes makes safety and cybersecurity accessible through her social media accounts and television appearances. Dressed in her now-signature blue dress and family pearls, she has millions of followers on Tik Tok and hundreds of thousands on Instagram. Her safety tips have landed her features on Good Morning America, Buzzfeed, Today Parents, and more.
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/cathypedrayes
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[188] Simple Tips to Stay Connected to Yourself So You Can Stay Connected to Your Kids Jul 12, 2022

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Right now it is hard to juggle all of the demands in life. You have work, the kids, the house, and everything else calling your name trying to get your attention. It's hard to find time for yourself, but there are ways that you can have the time you need to connect with yourself and your family. My guest will show you how.
In this episode Elise shares:

How we can stay connected to ourselves
How to make space in your day for yourself
How we can respond versus react
How to identify things that are triggering in motherhood

If you are ready to learn how to stay connected to yourself and your kids, check out the full episode.

ABOUT ELISE
Elise is a life and wellness coach, yoga teacher, and former middle school teacher who works with moms and teens. She is fascinated by brain development and the nervous system and believes that understanding these two things can make teen years so much easier for mamas and teens.
Elise offers mama-centered and teen-centered coaching packages. Her mission is to bring enjoyment back into family relationships by helping her clients connect with themselves so that they can stay connected to their loved ones.

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[187] Tips for Planning a Memorable Vacation This Summer Jul 05, 2022

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Wouldn't it be nice to plan a vacation? But who has time to search for hotels and flights? Plus, gas prices are through the roof these days.
Looking to plan a vacation but you don't have much time and don't want to spend a lot of money?
This episode is for you. In this episode, you're going to learn the things to keep in mind when planning your next vacation or staycation with the kids. My guest shares things to consider so that you don't break the bank. And have some fun and maybe even some downtime. The best part is you can plan something memorable with your kids before the back-to-school season kicks off.
ABOUT SASHA
For moms who feel stuck and stagnant in life, Sasha Nicole teaches how to feel more confident and courageous through various courses, motivational videos, coaching, and keynote speeches. As a mental health advocate in the wellness industry for over ten years who not only survived severe postpartum depression and thrives with a mental health condition, it is her mission to assist others in living a healed and whole life while honing in on what truly makes you happy.

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Website: www.fearlessnfluence.com
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RESOURCES FROM SASHA
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MTT #106 - Listen to This if You Feel Like You Are Missing Out on Time with the Kids. Jun 30, 2022

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It's Thursday. This means it's time for another Mommy Talk Thursday. This is when I chat with you and either give you encouragement about a single topic, affirmations that will help you to be a real happy mom, or inspiration to help with this journey called motherhood. Today I am sharing one thing to help when you feel like missing out on time with the kids.
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[186] How Living a Minimalist Life Can Improve Your Home, Relationships and Finances Jun 28, 2022

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When you are seeking to have more minimalist intentions, you're actually focusing on the things that you really value and removing the things that really distract you. And a lot of times when we start to get into that space of being more of a minimalist or minimalizing things, you'll notice that a lot of your relationships and things in your life will start to actually get better. And again, it's because you're focusing on what matters most.
In this episode, you're gonna learn how to get started with a more minimalist lifestyle. My guest shares some things to consider and some ways you can start to declutter. In addition, your gonna learn some of the benefits of decluttering and living a minimalist lifestyle.
Now, I'm not saying get rid of everything. But definitely during the summertime, we can start to accumulate a lot of things that can really start to bog us down. And not just physical things, but also some things that take up some of the space in our minds. So let's learn how we can reduce the clutter and really enjoy our time this summer.
ABOUT DIANE
Diane Boden is the voice behind the top-rated podcast, the Minimalist Moms, where she spreads her ideas and interviews others in regards to living a life in the pursuit of less. Her goal is simply: think more and do with less. She lives in Columbus, Ohio with her husband and three children.
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MTT #105 - Ways to Manage the Overwhelm This Summer Jun 23, 2022

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It's Thursday. This means it's time for another Mommy Talk Thursday. This is when I chat with you and either give you encouragement about a single topic, affirmations that will help you to be a real happy mom, or inspiration to help with this journey called motherhood. Today I am talking about one way to help eliminate the overwhelm this summer.
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