Best Kim Maclin Podcasts (2024)

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Ep 46 | Control Freak to Chaos Coordinator: Regaining Control When Your Plan Hits the Fan 31:29

9M ago31:29

31:29

You are BOSS at getting things done and checking the boxes. You make things happen, often with ease, at least from the outside looking in. Cool as a cucumber…as long as things are going according to plan…YOUR plan. But when those strong willed kids of yours butt up against your carefully crafted plan and vision for how things will go, that’s when t…

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Ep 45 | Rest as Restoration: Reclaiming Your Time and Energy as a High-Achieving Mom 20:44

10M ago20:44

20:44

No rest for the weary… What if that’s the problem? What if we are weary because we see rest as a luxury and not as a necessity. Rest = Restoration. As ambitious moms, who want to do everything with excellence, the belief that we have to be doing something runs deep. We constantly rush from one thing to another and back again, priding ourselves on o…

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Ep 44 | Beating Disaster with Carrie Conrad: Keeping Our Kids Safe when the World Feels Scary 36:24

10M ago36:24

36:24

Keeping our kids safe in a world that can seem incredibly scary at times while also letting them be kids is a top priority for every parent. In this episode, Kim sits down with Carrie Conran of Beating Disaster to talk about effective prevention methods to keep our kids safe without instilling a spirit of fear of unnecessary anxiety in them (or in …

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Ep 43 | Unlocking the Power of Presence: Slowing Down Time for the Things That Matter 27:56

11M ago27:56

27:56

Time is a thief, and it seems to slip through our fingers faster the busier we become. Being a mom is a dream come true for many of us, but it often comes with the heavy mental load of responsibilities that can pull us away from the present moment. In this episode, we'll dive into rediscovering the magic of being present in the moment, as we discus…

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Ep 42 | Cultivating a Spirit of Fun: Embracing Playfulness as a Mom 42:45

11M ago42:45

42:45

Grow up. Stop playing around. Act your age. Stop being so silly. From the time we were little, we’ve been inundated with messages that have conditioned the playfulness out of most of us. Then you throw in the serious business of raising kids, keeping them alive, making sure they are well fed, respect their elders, make good choices, don’t get hurt,…

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Ep. 41 | Gatekeeping with Grace: Building Healthy Boundaries in Your Personal & Professional Relationships 24:07

11M ago24:07

24:07

Ready to level up your power to create harmony in your life and gatekeep like a boss ? Sometimes relationships can be complicated. Like SUPER complicated. You have your own way of operating, your own visions, goals, beliefs, and ways of doing things and others have theirs. Join us today on the Joyful Mamahood podcast as we dive into creating health…

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Ep 40 | Parenting with Intention: Mastering the Art of Healthy Boundaries 18:04

11M ago18:04

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Have you ever found yourself caught in the pendulum swing from strict punishments or yelling at your kids to letting them walk all over you and have the run of the roost? Well, you're not alone. In this episode of the Joyful Mamahood we'll explore why this dynamic isn't beneficial for anyone involved and we’ll uncover the transformative power and f…

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Ep 39 | Energy Reboot: Setting Boundaries for a Vibrant Motherhood 24:38

12M ago24:38

24:38

As busy moms, our energy is our most precious resource. Yet, it's so incredibly easy to find ourselves drained and depleted after giving everything we have to family, work, and other commitments. In this episode, we are continuing the conversation around healthy boundaries and shifting the conversation towards boundaries around our energy. We are c…

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Ep 38 | QTT What's at the Root of Your Kid's Resistance 13:46

1y ago13:46

13:46

Your kids resist cleaning up after themselves, putting away their laundry, getting ready for bed, and a whole host of other responsibilities. You get frustrated, thinking this is something that is SO simple and they should just be able to do it without you even asking, but at least with just a gentle prod. Instead, they resist and resist and resist…

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Ep 37 | Raising Good Humans Everyday with Hunter Clarke-Fields 53:56

1y ago53:56

53:56

"As a parent, it's the little things you do each and every day that can help your kids grow up to be kind, confident, and conscientious human beings...BUT if you are like many parents you're probably feeling overwhelmed by the daily rush of getting to school on time, helping your kid finish their homework, planning meals, and all the seemingly endl…

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Ep 36 | QTT Empowering Your Child to Form Better Habits: An Effective Strategy to Eliminate Nagging 23:34

1y ago23:34

23:34

As moms, we all face those moments when we notice that our kiddos have developed habits that we'd rather they didn't have – from leaving a trail of toys behind, to pee on the seat, dishes left at the table, and shoes kicked off in the middle of the entryway. But here's the thing: we don't have to resort to harsh tactics to get rid of those undesira…

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Ep 35 | Reclaiming Your Time: Healthy Boundaries for Busy Moms 27:08

1y ago27:08

27:08

We all know how it feels to juggle numerous roles as moms, from caretakers to professionals, multitaskers, mom taxis, chefs, cleaners, chaos coordinators, household managers, homework finders, boo-boo kissers, and calendar keepers. In this fast-paced world, chock full of societal and familial conditioning, as well as external and internal expectati…

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Ep 34 | QTT Dinner Made Easy: Time-Saving Hacks for Busy Moms 20:37

1y ago20:37

20:37

We all know that time is our most valuable asset, especially as a busy mom juggling a thousand things at the same time. This is even more true when we are trying to get a somewhat balanced meal on the table without spending hours in the kitchen. In this this Quick Tip Tuesday episode I’ll be sharing a time saving hack with you that will lighten you…

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Ep 33 | Conquering the Clutter Monster Minutes at a Time with Katie Kolakowski 36:31

1y ago36:31

36:31

In our clutter-filled lives, it's all too easy to get overwhelmed, especially when you have little ones running around, demanding your attention 24/7. But fear not, because in this episode, we're here to tackle the chaos head-on and bring some much-needed order and joy to your world in just minutes at a time. So, if you're ready to transform your h…

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Ep 32 | QTT Breaking Down Barriers: How to Lower Defenses and Foster Meaningful Conversations 18:04

1y ago18:04

18:04

We've all been there. You ask a harmless question, and suddenly, it's like you've unleashed a monster. You were just trying to figure out why someone did something or what in the world has them all up in a huff, or worse yet, you are trying to get your partner to be more hands one or to connect with your teenager and then all of a sudden it’s like …

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EP 31| Stuff Control: Conquering Chaos and Setting Boundaries around Our Possessions 33:50

1y ago33:50

33:50

Do you walk into a room and find yourself completely overwhelmed with the amount of stuff in it? Piles on the counter, dishes in the sink, toys on the floor. From cluttered closets to overflowing garages, our possessions often have a way of encroaching upon our mental and physical spaces. It makes us feel edgy, irritable, and overwhelmed and adds t…

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Ep 30 | QTT Could you be making motherhood harder than it needs to be? 15:24

1y ago15:24

15:24

Have you ever noticed that when one thing seems to go wrong, everything does? And when things are going well, it's not just one thing, but thing after thing So, whether you've found yourself caught in the spiral of setbacks or you're riding the wave of success, this episode will offer valuable perspectives and tools to navigate the ebb and flow of …

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Ep 29 | QTT Rehack Your Nervous System 16:07

1+ y ago16:07

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You know that feeling when you are in a season of overwhelm and all the things add up until you feel like you are about to blow? Yeah, me too. Listen in for a quick, surefire way to rehack your nervous system to get out of fight or flight in less than 2 minutes...even when you are in a season of overwhelm and there is nothing you can do to change y…

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Ep 28 | Boundary Breakdown: What they are, what they aren't, and why you need them. 22:24

1+ y ago22:24

22:24

You know you need more boundaries in your life. The boundaries you've tried to creating aren't working. In this first episode of a new series on boundaries in motherhood, I reveal the #1 thing you need to know about creating healthy boundaries, what boundaries are, what they are not, and why you need them. Links from this episode... Ditch the Mom G…

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Ep 27: QTT 3 Words to Stop Saying to Get Your Kids to Listen to You 9:06

1+ y ago9:06

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Your kids are losing their minds. They are doing all the things they aren't supposed to do. You've told them 1,000 times, yet here they are doing it again. So you yell the same thing you always do when you are done and they are misbehaving. Could it be that you are sabotaging the outcome that you desire? Listen in to hear the 3 words you should lim…

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Ep 26 | Catching Up When Mt Washmore Towers Over You 36:06

1+ y ago36:06

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It's hard to believe you will ever catch up when your laundry pile is taller than you. Join me as I share some tips to catch up and stay caught up. Links from this episode... The official Joyful Mamahood Community: www.facebook.com/groups/joyfulmamahood Get your Joyful Mama Guide here: http://bit.ly/joyfulmamaguide My Website: http://kimmaclin.com …

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Ep 25 | QTT 2 Tips to Simplify the Task of Packing for your Family 9:42

1+ y ago9:42

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On this Quick Tip Tuesday episode I share 2 quick tips to help you make the overwhelming task of packing for your family vacation or weekend trip easier. Enjoy! Links from this episode... Register for the Joyful Mamahood Time Management Workshop The official Joyful Mamahood Community: www.facebook.com/groups/joyfulmamahood My Website: http://kimmac…

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Ep 24 | 6 Tips to Conquer Mount Laundry 36:11

1+ y ago36:11

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It's incredible how much laundry one tiny human can create. Then you add more kids, more messes, a busier life, and a more disconnected partnership and it can feel downright defeating. If your struggle with laundry is an ongoing battle, grab your latest load and a notebook or your notes app and listen in as I share 6 tips to help you conquer the la…

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Ep 23 | QTT Getting things done when you lack motivation 9:02

1+ y ago9:02

9:02

Ugh. There's so much to do, but you just don't want to do it. You aren't motivated. Everything is so much easier when you are motivated to do it, yet the more you sit, the more stuff piles up while you wait for the motivation to come. Listen in to this Quick Tip Tuesday for a quick hack that works the majority of the time! The official Joyful Mamah…

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Ep 22 | QTT Your Best Day Starts the Day Before: How to Start Now 15:16

1+ y ago15:16

15:16

So many times our heads hit the pillow, fully exhausted, much later than we wanted, and we think tomorrow will be better. But, we wake up exhausted to everyone needing us before our feet even hit the floor. What I've found along the way is that our best days actually start the night before. Listen in to this Quick Tip Tuesday to learn how to figure…

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Ep 21 | QTT Maximizing Your Time to Get Your Tasks Done 23:46

1+ y ago23:46

23:46

You have so much to do. So many tasks to complete, projects to manage, people and things to care for and you keep dropping the ball. Your brain is filled with tasks, but when you sit down to get something done, you don't even know where to start. You feel overwhelmed and unable to make a decision, or your brain has gone completely blank and you don…

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Ep 20 | Asking Why is Not Defiant: The Truth Behind the Why 26:04

1+ y ago26:04

26:04

As parents we just want our kids to do what we tell them. For. the. love! "But, why?" Those words start to trigger you. You can feel your blood pressure start to rise and those words you heard as a child start ringing in your ears. "Because I said so." "Don't back talk me." They are on the tip of your tongue. But... What if... What if asking why is…

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Ep 19: Quick Tip Tuesday...3 Ways to Bring More Joy to Your Relationships 29:22

1+ y ago29:22

29:22

Feeling frustrated with your relationships? You've found yourself in this place where you see so much negative in your relationships you hardly see the good. Resentment is thick and you just feel disenchanted. During this first Quick Tip Tuesday, I'm giving you three tips to bring more joy to your relationships, plus a little cherry on top bonus ti…

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Ep 18 | The top 3 reasons you aren’t getting things done 29:27

1+ y ago29:27

29:27

You can’t sit down and focus on any one thing for more than 3.6 minutes before your mind wanders or you get up to do something else. To include playing with your kids or being intimate with your spouse. On the rare occasion that you are doing the right thing at the right time, someone or something comes in to hijack your time with the next emergenc…

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Ep 17 | How DARE You Disrespect Me: The #1 Way to Get The Respect You Are Fighting For 31:05

1+ y ago31:05

31:05

So many times we view our kids' behavior through a lens of disrespect. Sometimes, as they get older, they do intend to be disrespectful BUT, even then (actually, ESPECIALLY THEN), it is our job as the parents to decode what that disrespectful behavior is telling us. **It's also our job to keep our cool in the face of that disrespect.** Our own cond…

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Ep 16 | The #1 Thing You Can Do to Boost Your Mood and Productivity when Things Feel Disappointing and Stagnant 13:44

2y ago13:44

13:44

You know that feeling you get when things don’t seem to be going the way you think they should go? Then, as a result, you find yourself in this negative spiral where life just looks really down. You start focusing on all the things that are not going well. Ruminating on your disappointment, those sad, bitter, angry disappointed feelings. Focusing o…

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Ep 15 | Nov. #HeyKim: You Ask, I Answer 32:29

2y ago32:29

32:29

Do you wish you had a coach in your back pocket where you could just ask anything and get some help? Sometimes our kids sure can stump us and when we are trying to take a road less traveled or we don’t have mamahood mentors in our lives, we don’t really know what to do. You can bring your questions to facebook groups, but maybe you don’t get a deta…

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Ep 14 | #1 Connection Killer in Marriages and How to Get Your Husband to Help Out More 28:44

2y ago28:44

28:44

Hey sweet mama! I see you trying to raise your babies, run a successful business, manage your home, and keep your marriage from falling apart all without losing your ever-loving mind. I believe that marriages thrive when spouses prioritize each other and communicate effectively with each other. When men don’t feel replaced by the kids, and women fe…

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Ep 13 | Repairing Broken Relationships After You've Already Lost Your Cool 27:56

2y ago27:56

27:56

You’ve lost your cool. You’ve threatened, you’ve punished, you’ve shamed, you’ve blamed, you’ve spanked them or sent them to time out or to their rooms, you’ve yelled, you’ve thrown things. Your adult tantrum was just as bad, if not way worse than theirs was. No shame mama. I’ve been there, and sometimes if I am completely honest, I can still find …

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Ep 12 | 3 Steps to Turn it Around Once You've Already Lost Your Cool 23:09

2y ago23:09

23:09

When someone triggers you and you lose control, you lose your power. The moment you become blinded by emotion and start yelling, threatening, punishing, shaming, or blaming you have lost the control you are desperately trying to grab on to. When you lose your cool, you lose their respect and their trust and as a result, you lose your influence. Whe…

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Ep 11 | 7 Steps to Decode Your Triggers, so You Can Stop Losing Your Cool 26:45

2y ago26:45

26:45

Nothing can trigger you quite like these children you are raising. They are always watching, storing information in their minds, and reflecting back the very things you don't like in yourself. And then you throw in the fact that these tiny humans have wants, needs, and agendas that often differ from yours. It's the perfect storm to losing your cool…

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Ep 10 | Is Clutter Stealing YOUR Motherhood? 32:36

2y ago32:36

32:36

Clutter steals our motherhood. Cluttered homes, cluttered schedules, cluttered thoughts. It’s time to declutter the thoughts, emotions, things, ideas, and people that no longer serve us. That rob us of our time, our energy, our joy, and add absolutely nothing of value to our lives. If you are tired of constantly cleaning up messes and want to rest,…

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Ep 9 | The Dreaded Witching Hour and How to Eliminate It! 31:52

2y ago31:52

31:52

The dreaded witching hour. You know, that time that starts in the very late afternoon/early evening and can last until you get them in bed. Everything is a battle. From the babies who are fussy and crying to young kids pulling at your clothes, clinging to your legs, demanding to be held, melting down over every little thing school aged kids fightin…

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Ep 8 | 7 Tips to Get Everyone Out the Door ON TIME without Yelling or Rushing 30:26

2y ago30:26

30:26

Are your mornings are a hot mess trying to get everyone out the door? Struggling not only to get places on time, but also getting out the door without yelling and rushing, and then feel like junk after you kick them out of the car at drop off. Honestly, it’s time to stop expecting your kids to have a great day after the first part of their day is f…

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7 | 5 Areas Where Your Poor Boundaries are Keeping You Stressed Out and Reactive 28:09

2y ago28:09

28:09

Welcome back to the Joyful Mamahood podcast! We are continuing the conversation around the top 3 reasons you are stressed out and reactive and deep diving into reason number 3: you have poor boundaries. Your boundaries are either too rigid or too loose. Most of the time I see mamas with undefined boundaries. The ones that are too loose, so that’s g…

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6 | The Real Reason You Aren't Getting Your Needs Met and How to Make That Change 25:51

2y ago25:51

25:51

Welcome back to the Joyful Mamahood podcast. We are continuing the conversation around the top 3 reasons you are stressed out and reactive and deep diving into reason number 2... You believe everyone else’s needs are more important than your own. As a result, you are the last one to get their needs met, which means they aren’t getting met. Join me …

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5 | The Real Reason You are Spread Thin and Your Family is Getting the Worst of You 32:35

2y ago32:35

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Join me as we continue the conversation around the top 3 reasons you are stressed out and reactive and deep diving into reason number 1. You are spread too thin. You are worn out. There isn’t enough of you to go around and your family is getting what's left of you which, if you are honest, isn't much. Oftentimes, it's the worst of you. In this epis…

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4 | The Top 3 Reasons You Are Stressed Out & Reactive & How You Can Create a Calmer, More Proactive, Responsive Home. 27:53

2y ago27:53

27:53

You wake up and think today is going to be different. You are going to be calm and kind and then out of nowhere, you lose your stuff. You are really trying to stop yelling at your kids, but they don’t listen until you yell, so you revert back to what works, even though you feel junky about it and you can feel the rifts in your relationship growing …

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3 | The Truth about Consistency & 5 Steps to Help You Stick with it When You Find Yourself Off Track 24:07

2y ago24:07

24:07

Do you struggle with consistency? Have a hard time sticking with a new routine or developing new habits...even when you KNOW they will make your life so much better? You aren't alone. Join me today as we talk about consistency in motherhood and learn 5 steps to help you stick with those habits and achieve those goals even when you find that you've …

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2 | 3 Ways to Diffuse Your Child's Meltdown 25:35

2y ago25:35

25:35

Shhh...it works for adults too! ;) Your kiddo's behavior is their way of communicating that they have unmet needs and they are ill-equipped to communicate that properly. They need you to listen. To connect. To remain steady and calm. They need you to be an anchor in their storm, not a violent wave that's going to crush them. In this episode you wil…

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1 | The Top 3 Things That Set Me Up for Success and How YOU Benefit 17:03

2y ago17:03

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Join me as we discuss the top three things that I believe had the biggest impact in my mothering journey and how you, my listener, get to reap the benefits of them. www.kimmaclin.com Join the Joyful Mamahood Community here! Facebook: Kim Maclin Coaching Instagram: @Joyful_Mamahood Email: kim@kimmaclin.com Work with Me: www.bit.ly/kimmaclin Follow K…

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Trailer 6:18

2+ y ago6:18

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Welcome to the Joyful Mamahood Podcast! I’m Kim Maclin, mamahood mentor and Certified Professional Life Coach, military spouse of 22 years, classroom teacher turned homeschooling mama to 3 amazing kiddos, and the host of this show. I help work from home moms create successful rhythms and routines, so they can yell less, laugh more and truly enjoy e…

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