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140. The Invisible Load: What Moms Are Carrying (and How to Put It Down) for the Mama Who Is Burnt Out

🎙️ The Invisible Load: What Moms Are Carrying (and How to Put It Down)A powerful episode for overwhelmed, emotionally overloaded, and beautifully human moms.
Hey friend—this one’s for your heart.
If you've ever felt emotionally exhausted, mentally cluttered, or like you're holding 1,000 things in your head at once... you’re not alone. In today’s episode, we’re unpacking something so many moms carry quietly and constantly: the invisible load.
We’re talking about the unseen mental, emotional, and cognitive labor that mothers—especially Type B moms—carry every single day. From remembering dentist appointments to managing everyone’s moods and never-ending to-do lists, the weight is real… and it's heavy.
✨ This episode is your permission slip to set it down.Not forever. Not perfectly. But gently. Intentionally. And with grace.
In this episode, we’ll explore:
What the invisible load really is (and why it drains your energy)
The science behind mental load, emotional labor, and decision fatigue
Why Type B moms feel this more deeply—and why you're not broken for feeling behind
Real-life examples of what invisible labor sounds like in your head (and how to name it)
How to create your own Weekly Hive Reset—a gentle ritual to brain dump, delegate, and protect your peace
The power of Decision Filters and saying “no” with confidence
Why “good enough” systems are better for your brain than chasing perfection
The truth about rest, boundaries, and guilt—and why putting the load down doesn’t mean you’re failing
Ready to take this deeper?Inside the Type B to Queen Bee Declutter Bootcamp, you’ll find the step-by-step support you need to lighten the invisible load and reclaim peace in your home—with systems made for your brain, not a Type A template. You'll get:
✅ Mindset tools✅ Printable workbook + resources✅ Buzz-by-Buzz Routine Builder✅ Weekly rhythm templates✅ Video lessons packed with grace, humor, and practicality
Because you don’t need to change who you are to thrive. You just need support that sees how you’re wired—and helps you create a life that fits it.
✨ Gentle challenge this week:📝 Write out your invisible load.👑 Choose one task to delegate or drop.💛 Remind yourself: You’re not behind. You’re becoming.
You're already doing sacred, unseen work—and this episode is here to honor it.
Want help living lighter? 💫 Tap the link in the show notes to join the Type B to Queen Bee Declutter Bootcamp, and let’s walk this journey together.
Because you don’t have to carry it all.And you never have to carry it alone. 💛
***Dive Deeper:***
1. Calm & Clutter-Free Moms: Simplifying Homemaking Together
2. Digital Cleaning Planner (with full year done-for-you cleaning schedule mapped out for you!)
3. Type B to Queen Bee Declutter Bootcamp™ + Monthly Coaching + Private Community 
 

139. From Chaos to Calm: How to Create Zones That Actually Work for the Busy Mom Overwhelmed by it ALL

🎙️ From Chaos to Calm: How to Create Zones That Actually Work
Welcome back, beautiful Bee! 🐝 If your home feels like a never-ending swirl of clutter, chaos, and half-finished organizing projects, this episode is your gentle turning point.
Today, we’re talking about zone-based organizing—but not the Pinterest-perfect kind. We're diving into a Type B-friendly strategy I call Zero In + Zone It, a peaceful approach to decluttering, home management, and reducing mental overload for moms who want rhythm without rigidity.
If you’ve ever walked into your kitchen and instantly felt overwhelmed by visual clutter…If your entryway is a drop zone for everything…If you want your home to feel functional and calm—but don’t know where to start…
This episode is for you.
We’ll explore:
How zones reduce cognitive load and decision fatigue
Why Type B moms thrive with flexible, purpose-driven spaces
Real-life examples of entryway zones, kitchen prep stations, playroom systems, and more
How to match your organizing efforts with your energy, not just a schedule
The emotional toll of clutter and how to reclaim peace in your home
You’ll also learn how to:
Define what a space is for (and what it’s not for)
Create low-effort systems that actually stick
Build sensory-friendly areas that soothe instead of stress
Start decluttering one zone today—with zero guilt and all grace
✨ Whether you're tackling a cluttered coffee station or setting up a toy zone your kids can actually maintain, this episode will help you transform chaos into calm—one gentle zone at a time.
🧡 Want more support? Inside the Type B to Queen Bee Declutter Bootcamp, you'll get my full Zero In + Zone It Guide, printable templates, and video tutorials that help you build an entire home system designed for how you actually think, live, and mom.
Because peaceful homes aren’t built overnight—they’re built one doable rhythm at a time.
 
***Dive Deeper:***
1. Calm & Clutter-Free Moms: Simplifying Homemaking Together
2. Digital Cleaning Planner (with full year done-for-you cleaning schedule mapped out for you!)
3. Type B to Queen Bee Declutter Bootcamp™ + Monthly Coaching + Private Community 
 

138. The Magic of Starting Small: 5-Minute Habits That Change Everything

Are you a Type B or Type C mom feeling overwhelmed by your home, drowning in clutter, or stuck in that frustrating “where do I even begin?” spiral?
This episode of The Slay At Home Podcast is your gentle lifeline. We’re diving deep into the science, psychology, and soul behind the power of 5-minute habits—why they work, how they transform your identity, and how they’re especially powerful for moms battling decision fatigue, perfectionism, and burnout.
No more waiting for motivation. No more aiming for perfect. Just small, doable, deeply meaningful progress—5 minutes at a time.
✨ In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
Why overwhelm—not laziness—is the root cause for most moms who feel stuck
The neuroscience of clutter and how your brain responds to visual overload
How tiny actions (yes, even one wiped counter!) can trigger real dopamine hits and emotional momentum
Why BJ Fogg’s “Tiny Habits” method works like magic for busy, overstimulated moms
How to build habits that stick even if you're exhausted, neurodivergent, or allergic to routines
Real-life stories from Type B moms who’ve transformed their homes with only 5 minutes a day
💛 Gentle Homework:
Pick one 5-minute habit this week. Tie it to an existing cue (like pouring coffee or brushing your teeth), and just start. Celebrate yourself out loud when you finish. Then come share your win with us in the free community Type B Mom Society Facebook group! 
Your home doesn’t need a miracle makeover—it just needs a little bit of love, over and over again.
You’re not behind. You’re just starting. And starting small is still starting.
 
***Dive Deeper:***
1. Calm & Clutter-Free Moms: Simplifying Homemaking Together
2. Digital Cleaning Planner (with full year done-for-you cleaning schedule mapped out for you!)
3. Type B to Queen Bee Declutter Bootcamp™ + Monthly Coaching + Private Community 

137. Where to Start When You’re Completely Overwhelmed at Home

Hey sweet soul—if you’ve ever looked around your home and felt too overwhelmed to even begin, this episode was made for you. Whether you’re stuck in survival mode, buried in dishes and laundry, or paralyzed by decision fatigue, this is your soft place to land.
In this deeply validating episode of The Slay At Home Podcast, we’re talking about how to gently get started when everything feels like too much—especially for neurodivergent moms, Type B and C personalities, and women struggling with motivation, shame, or executive dysfunction.
This isn’t another podcast that tells you to hustle harder. It’s a science-backed, emotionally compassionate episode that gives you practical, doable steps for getting out of overwhelm—and into a place of peace and progress.
🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
The neuroscience of clutter overwhelm: Why your brain shuts down when your space is chaotic
How cortisol, decision fatigue, and shame loops keep you stuck
Why “starting small” isn’t lazy—it’s actually scientifically proven to work
The Power Spot Strategy—one calming place that helps build momentum
How to separate emotional clutter from physical clutter and heal your relationship with your home
The 3 systems that actually work for Type B & Type C moms (yes, including ADHD and sensory-sensitive moms)
Gentle routines that don’t require motivation—just presence
How to begin nurturing a relationship with your home that supports your peace, not your pressure
***Dive Deeper:***
1. Calm & Clutter-Free Moms: Simplifying Homemaking Together
2. Digital Cleaning Planner (with full year done-for-you cleaning schedule mapped out for you!)
3. Type B to Queen Bee Declutter Bootcamp™ + Monthly Coaching + Private Community 
 

BONUS: The Psychology of Clutter — What It’s Really Doing to Your Brain and 5 Ways to Lower Clutter Stress for Busy Moms or Type B Personalities

Do you ever walk into a messy room and feel instantly anxious—like your brain short-circuits before you’ve even had your coffee? You’re not imagining it. In this eye-opening episode of The Slay At Home Podcast, we’re digging deep into the psychology of clutter—what it’s really doing to your brain, and how even a pile of laundry can feel like a punch to the nervous system.
Whether you're a Type B mom, an overwhelmed homemaker, or someone just so tired of being the only one who sees the mess, this episode is your permission slip to ditch perfection, lower the mental noise, and start fresh—without shame.
Backed by neuroscience and filled with gentle strategies, relatable stories, and real-world tools, we’ll unpack:
Why clutter spikes stress hormones (hello, cortisol)
What “visual noise” does to your ability to think clearly
The real reason decision fatigue is stealing your joy
How to stop clutter paralysis with one 15-minute habit
Emotional clutter and why it’s heavier than it looks
The exact mindset shift that makes tidying feel less like punishment
Systems that support ADHD, neurodivergent, and Type B brains
If you’re ready to reclaim your space and your sanity—without becoming a minimalist monk or color-coding your cereal—this episode is for you.
🧠 Featured Research:
UCLA’s Center on Everyday Lives of Families (clutter & cortisol in women)
Princeton Neuroscience Institute (visual noise reduces focus & pleasure)
Dr. Roy Baumeister (decision fatigue & productivity loss)
James Clear (habit formation, cue-based environment design)
🧺 In This Episode, You'll Learn:
✔️ Why your brain freaks out over messy countertops✔️ How to gently declutter without burnout or shame✔️ The emotional layers of clutter (grief, guilt, identity)✔️ Why perfectionism keeps moms stuck✔️ How to build “good enough” systems that actually work for YOU✔️ What your clutter might be trying to tell you✔️ 5 quick ways to calm your nervous system using your space
***Dive Deeper:***
1. Calm & Clutter-Free Moms: Simplifying Homemaking Together
2. Digital Cleaning Planner (with full year done-for-you cleaning schedule mapped out for you!)
3. Type B to Queen Bee Declutter Bootcamp™ + Monthly Coaching + Private Community 
 
 

136. Weekend Reset – How to Reclaim Your Home in Just 2 Days as a Busy Mom

Weekend Reset – How to Reclaim Your Home in Just 2 Days as a Busy Mom
Ready to start your week feeling calm instead of chaotic? In this episode of The Slay At Home Podcast, we’re walking through a gentle, research-backed weekend reset routine designed especially for Type B moms who crave peace without perfectionism.
You’ll learn why weekends are the perfect time for a home reset (hint: it’s science!), and how to use this “temporal landmark” to reset your mindset, your home, and your energy. We’ll unpack a simple 2-day plan that helps you declutter visual noise, fix functional friction, and revive the family flow zones that matter most—without burning out.
✨ Here’s what we’ll cover in this episode:• The psychology behind weekend resets and the “fresh start effect”• Why tiny wins like clearing one surface actually boost motivation• What areas to reset—and which ones to leave for later• A realistic Saturday-Sunday rhythm for tidying, resetting, and restoring calm• Systems to carry your momentum into the week (like the 15-Minute Tidy and Buzz-by-Buzz routine builder!)• Encouragement for overwhelmed moms who feel like they’re always behind
This isn’t about scrubbing your baseboards or reorganizing the attic. It’s about creating a peaceful, functional home that supports your energy and mental clarity—starting with just a few small shifts.
🎧 Tune in now for your step-by-step weekend reset, a printable checklist to guide your flow, and the motivation you need to feel like you’re finally back in the driver’s seat of your home again.
Enroll in Type B to Queen Bee Declutter Bootcamp and join our Homemaking Hive, a collective space that is judgement-free on the path to being more tidy!
 
***Dive Deeper:***
1. Calm & Clutter-Free Moms: Simplifying Homemaking Together
2. Digital Cleaning Planner (with full year done-for-you cleaning schedule mapped out for you!)
3. Type B to Queen Bee Declutter Bootcamp™ + Monthly Coaching + Private Community 

135. Too Much On Your Schedule?? Why Saying No is the Most Productive Thing You’ll Do All Week, Mama!

Why Saying No is the Most Productive Thing You’ll Do All Week
Ever feel like your to-do list is bursting, your energy is drained, and yet... you still can’t say no? This episode is your permission slip to reclaim your time, your peace, and your purpose—one gentle “no” at a time.
Welcome back to The Slay At Home Podcast, where we help Type B moms, neurodivergent women, and overwhelmed homemakers create systems that honor their brain, bandwidth, and season of life.
This week, we’re diving into why saying no is actually the most productive, powerful, and peace-creating decision you can make—and how it leads to a calmer home, clearer mind, and more meaningful motherhood.
In this heartfelt, research-backed episode, we explore:
🧠 The Brain Science Behind Decision FatigueLearn how overcommitting and constant “yeses” burn out your prefrontal cortex—and why Type B moms, who thrive on flexibility and creativity, are especially vulnerable to overwhelm without strong boundaries.
🛑 The Hidden Cost of Every YesSaying yes to everything means saying no to something else—like rest, rhythm, or connection. We’ll show you how to filter requests through values-based decision making so you can protect what matters most.
🧭 The Yes/No Filter for Type B MomsDiscover five powerful questions to ask before agreeing to anything—from playdates to volunteer roles—so you can respond with clarity, confidence, and compassion.
💬 Guilt-Free “No” Scripts That Still Feel KindStruggle with people-pleasing? We’ve got your back with gracious, gentle boundary phrases you can use today, like:
“I’m at capacity right now.”
“I’ve made a commitment to keep this month slow.”
📖 A Personal Story That Changed EverythingHear how one drained “yes” led to burnout—and how learning to say no restored family connection, personal peace, and deeper presence at home.
✨ What Saying No Makes Room ForBy saying no to extras, you say yes to essentials: rest, creativity, slow family time, and routines that don’t break you. This is how decluttering your calendar becomes the most powerful home care strategy of all.
If you’ve been waiting for someone to say: “You don’t have to do it all”—this is that moment.
Because saying no doesn’t make you selfish. It makes you wise. It models boundaries for your kids. It makes space for joy, healing, and peace.
🎧 Listen now and let your next “no” be the start of something beautiful.
And if this episode made your shoulders drop and your heart breathe easier? Check the link in the show notes to join the Type B to Queen Bee Declutter Bootcamp, where we help you declutter your home, your mind, and your calendar—without becoming someone you’re not.
 
***Dive Deeper:***
1. Calm & Clutter-Free Moms: Simplifying Homemaking Together
2. Digital Cleaning Planner (with full year done-for-you cleaning schedule mapped out for you!)
3. Type B to Queen Bee Declutter Bootcamp™ + Monthly Coaching + Private Community 

134. The Science of Type B Moms & Why Your Brain Isn’t Broken

The Science of Type B Moms & Why Your Brain Isn’t Broken
If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Why can’t I keep up like other moms?” or “Am I just bad at homemaking?”—this episode is the truth bomb your Type B brain has been waiting for.
Welcome to the Slay At Home Podcast, where we help Type B moms, creative homemakers, and neurodivergent women build peaceful, functional homes without perfection, burnout, or shame.
In today’s episode, we dive into the psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral science behind Type B brains—why your strengths are real, your struggles are valid, and your systems should actually fit you.
Here’s what we cover in this must-listen episode for Type B moms:
🧠 What It Really Means to Be Type BLearn the origins of the Type A/B model, why Type Bs are wired for adaptability and creativity, and why the homemaking world has been wrong about you all along.
💡 Common Type B Mom StrugglesWe talk about time blindness, decision fatigue, and emotional clutter—plus why you’re not lazy or disorganized… just operating in a world designed for someone else’s brain.
🧬 Science-Backed Solutions That Actually WorkDiscover brain-friendly routines like:
Micro wins (dopamine boosters!)
Visual cues instead of long to-do lists
Energy mapping over time-blocking
Gentle rhythms instead of rigid routines
💛 How to Build a Home System That LastsSick of starting systems you can’t keep up with? We’ll show you how to create sustainable rhythms, identity-based habits, and return-to-peace practices that actually fit your season.
✨ Bonus strategies include:
Lazy Day Cleaning Plan
The Hive Reset (family tidy-up routine)
Yes/No Flowchart for calendar decluttering
👑 Final Encouragement: You’re Not Lazy—You’re a LeaderWe wrap up with a powerful mindset shift to help you ditch shame, reclaim your peace, and lead your home from a place of intuition and grace.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by homemaking systems that don’t stick—this episode is for you.
It’s not about changing who you are. It’s about building rhythms that honor your brain, your bandwidth, and your beautiful, messy life.
🎧 Listen now and learn how to work with your wiring—not against it.And if this message resonates, come join the Type B to Queen Bee Declutter Bootcamp—your new favorite system for realistic homemaking that fits how your mind works.
***Dive Deeper:***
1. Calm & Clutter-Free Moms: Simplifying Homemaking Together
2. Digital Cleaning Planner (with full year done-for-you cleaning schedule mapped out for you!)
3. Type B to Queen Bee Declutter Bootcamp™ + Monthly Coaching + Private Community 
 

133. The H.I.V.E. Method™ — A Grace-Filled Way to Create a Peaceful Home For Overwhelmed Moms

The H.I.V.E. Method™ — A Grace-Filled Way to Create a Peaceful Home (for Real-Life Moms)Are you a Type B mom who struggles to keep up with rigid routines, color-coded planners, or chore charts that make you want to hide in the laundry room? Then friend, this episode of the Slay At Home Podcast is your breath of fresh air.
Introducing The H.I.V.E. Method™—a gentle, flexible home management system designed for overwhelmed moms, neurodivergent moms, and anyone craving peace without perfection. Whether your house feels like chaos or you’re just tired of feeling behind, this grace-filled framework is your path toward a more peaceful, manageable home.
Inside this episode, we break down the 4 pillars of The H.I.V.E. Method™:🐝 H – Home Base Habits: Small, high-impact routines that anchor your day without exhausting you (like a daily 5-minute tidy or resetting the couch before bed).🐝 I – Intentional Mindset Shifts: Let go of shame and step into stewardship. You are not failing—you’re faithfully showing up in a real, messy world.🐝 V – Visual Peace Over Perfection: Ditch Pinterest pressure. Learn how to create calming spaces that support your sensory needs and help your brain rest.🐝 E – Easy Wins That Multiply: Build momentum with small wins—like laundry resets, 10-minute declutters, or family reset races that make home care a team effort.
If you’ve been searching for:✨ A realistic homemaking system for Type B moms✨ Faith-based routines that leave space for grace and life✨ An ADHD-friendly cleaning method that doesn’t overwhelm✨ Simple rhythms instead of strict routines✨ A way to finally feel at home in your home✨ Peaceful home strategies without burnout or perfectionism✨ Gentle productivity for moms with executive dysfunction✨ A podcast for moms who hate planners but still crave order✨ Tools to declutter with kids and build family teamwork
…this episode is for you.
The H.I.V.E. Method™ helps you create a home that flows with your season, not against it. You don’t need a full makeover. You don’t need to be Type A. You just need one next step—and the courage to take it.
💛 Loved what you heard?Please share this episode with a mom friend who’s feeling behind. And if you’re craving even more grace-based home systems, check out the Type B to Queen Bee Declutter Bootcamp—a self-paced experience to help you reclaim your home one rhythm at a time.
Remember: you are not behind. You’re building something beautiful—at your own pace, with your own heart.
***Dive Deeper:***
1. Calm & Clutter-Free Moms: Simplifying Homemaking Together
2. Digital Cleaning Planner (with full year done-for-you cleaning schedule mapped out for you!)
3. Type B to Queen Bee Declutter Bootcamp™ + Monthly Coaching + Private Community 
 

132. Rhythms for the Rest of Us - Sustainable Systems for Busy Moms Tired of the Mental Overload & Overwhelm

Rhythms for the Rest of Us – Why You Don’t Need to Be Type A to Have a Flow That WorksFeel like you’re not a “routine person”? This episode of Faithful in the Fray is your permission slip to stop chasing perfection and start creating rhythms that actually work for real life. Especially if you’re a Type B mom, neurodivergent, ADHD-prone, or just tired of the pressure to do it all “right.”
We’re tossing out rigid routines and building gentle rhythms for overwhelmed moms who crave more flow, less chaos, and a whole lot of grace.
In this episode, you’ll learn:🌀 Why Type B personalities aren’t broken—you just need a rhythm, not a routine🌀 How to create a flexible morning anchor habit that jumpstarts your day🌀 The magic of 10-minute zone resets for keeping your home calm without deep cleaning🌀 A “Next Right Thing” list strategy that keeps your brain from short-circuiting on long to-do lists🌀 How to ditch the meal plan and embrace a low-stress meal rhythm that still feeds your family🌀 How to do a grace-filled reset when life gets messy (because it will)
If you’ve been searching for:✨ Routines for Type B moms✨ Flexible homemaking rhythms for ADHD and overwhelmed moms✨ Faith-based time management that doesn’t feel strict or suffocating✨ Simple daily rhythms that work for creative, intuitive moms✨ Easy routines without time blocks or bullet journals✨ Mental load relief for moms who hate planning✨ Rhythms that allow you to rest, reset, and recover when things fall apart✨ A podcast for moms who want more peace and less pressure
…this episode is for you.
You’ll walk away with real strategies to create structure—without structure overload. We’re not here to color-code your calendar. We’re here to help you breathe easier, show up for your life, and build rhythms that fit the beautifully imperfect way your brain works.
💛 Loved this episode? Share it with a fellow mom who feels like routines just aren’t her thing. And if you’re ready for more grace-filled systems that support your real life, check out the Type B to Queen Bee Declutter Bootcamp—designed for moms who thrive outside the lines.
You’re not behind. You’re just ready for a new rhythm.
***Dive Deeper:***
1. Calm & Clutter-Free Moms: Simplifying Homemaking Together
2. Digital Cleaning Planner (with full year done-for-you cleaning schedule mapped out for you!)
3. Type B to Queen Bee Declutter Bootcamp™ + Monthly Coaching + Private Community