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The Go-To Podcast for Busy, Christian Moms Who Want to Get More Done and Still Be Present With Their Family! ***TOP 1% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST *** Are you constantly trying out new daily routines that have you juggling house chores and cramming in work during nap times? Do you feel guilty when your kiddos invite you to play, but by the time you’ve told them ’just a minute,’ ’hang on,’ or ’let me finish this’, the day has slipped away with no intentional focused time together at all? Does you ...
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*TOP 1% PODCAST FOR MOMS* I help moms declutter their homes, heads, and hearts. Hey there, mama. Are you tired of all the STUFF crowding your home, calendar, and mind? Do you wish you could say goodbye to the endless to-do list running around in your head, while you’re running around in the middle of the mess? Want to declutter but don’t know where to start? Are your dreams buried under piles of toys and laundry? Welcome to Moms Overcoming Overwhelm, where you will find proven and practical ...
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Do you frequently feel overstimulated in motherhood? Do you feel ashamed when you yell at your kids - again - after you reach the end of your rope in the midst of the chaos? KyAnn Molina has been there, and she learned to build intentional rhythms in her day to lighten her mental load to bring flexible structure to her day. We talk about the import…
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Does adding more structure to your days feel like it would just add more stress? Maybe you love the idea of routines but worry that scheduling everything will leave you feeling stuck or overwhelmed. As a mom, some days just don’t go as planned, and the idea of sticking to a set schedule can feel impossible. But what if I told you that having struct…
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Dana K White, the creator of A Slob Comes Clean, and author of many books on how to go from chaotic and cluttered brings such a unique perspective to Episode 126 of the Restoriaton Home. At the core of her message is the gospel truth that being clean and tidy doesn't bring you any closer to God, and being messy and chaotic doesn't push you farther …
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In today’s Memos in the Margins episode, I’m sharing a simple habit I DON’T do daily—but really need to—and why I’m finally making it a priority (with a little help from you for accountability!). Plus, a late-night Walmart run that reminded me how small routines can make a big difference in mom life. I’m also talking about a simple yet powerful too…
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You know that task on your to-do list that keeps getting pushed off, even though you know it would simplify your life in the long run? Decluttering can often feel like a never-ending task that is always lurking in the background. Finding time to clear the clutter when you’re already juggling kids, home and maybe even a business can feel impossible.…
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I’m excited to bring you this bonus episode with my friend Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom podcast and a regular guest on Moms Overcoming Overwhelm. It’s the first installation of Coffee and Tea with M&E! We talk about our life in the mom “trenches” and how we’ve been pivoting lately, including: = > dealing with major mom guilt during a rec…
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In today’s Memo in the Margins episode, my husband Mat joins me as we unpack why we were out at 10 PM with all three kids (not our norm!) and recap a whirlwind weekend of family, chaos, and the cutest little flower girls. We’re also diving into the “it takes a village” conversation—how we’ve built a strong support system over the last five years of…
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Chelsi Jo Moore, creator of the Systemize Your Life podcast, joins Jennifer Pepito for episode 125! As I have gotten older, I have realised more and more that the best parts of my life come from some automated back process and that having systems gives me time for what I love. But sometimes, knowing what system to create or how to start can be over…
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Have you ever dreamed of having a garden but felt overwhelmed by where to start—especially with kids in the mix? As a mom, adding one more thing to the daily chaos can feel like too much, but gardening doesn’t have to be complicated! In today’s episode, I’m getting into the weeds of how I homestead and the simple rhythms I follow every spring to se…
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What can the Golden Girls teach us about slowing down, saying “no” gracefully, and finding joy in motherhood? Turns out, quite a bit! In Kishshana Palmer’s new book Busy is a Four-Letter Word, she draws important lessons about taking off the “badge of busy”, living intentionally, and finding meaning in beauty in our everyday lives through the class…
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Jennifer Pepito is a homeschool mom of 7 with 30 years of homeschool experience, the author of Mothering by the Book, Habits for a Sacred Home, and the founder of the Peaceful Press. At the core of her homeschool ethos is a desire to learn language arts through living literature that inspires the dreamer, the warrior, and the creator in each of our…
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Ever had a day where you wake up with big plans only to have them completely derailed by a sick kiddo? In today’s Memos in the Margins episode, we’re talking about those inevitable moments when sickness hits the house and everything has to pivot. As moms we know the drill—plans shift, to-do lists get tossed aside, and we have to lean into our resil…
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Need some inspiration for your month? If so, you’re in for a treat because it’s time for another monthly R.E.P.O.R.T! If you’re new here, R.E.P.O.R.T stands for Reading, Eating, Playing, Obsessing, Recommending, and Treating—basically, a fun way to recap what’s been bringing joy, ease, and a little extra fun into my days. In this month’s episode, I…
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Have you ever thought: How would a simpler life feel? In my experience, it’s very freeing! In today’s episode, I’m sharing 10 things that have radically simplified my life. Hope it inspires you on your own simplifying journey! Resources Mentioned: Try a color analysis from Color Guru - use my special code OVERWHELM for 10% off your order Sydney Cum…
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Cassandra Speer co-author of Ready as You Are, co-creator of Her True Worth, wife, mother, author, homemaker, and student joins Jennifer Pepito for an incredible conversation on pursuing dreams as a mother, letting go of false limitations, and the rest that comes to us when we prioritise the presence of God. The conversation with Cassandra inspired…
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Do you ever feel a little stir-crazy when you're stuck inside for too long? As a SAHM, it’s easy to feel overstimulated and stuck on repeat. In today’s voice-memo style episode, I'm sharing how we survived 72 straight hours at home during a snowstorm and one of my biggest sanity savers as a mom—including how we reset when our hearts and minds need …
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If you are suffering from overwhelm, chronic burnout, and never feeling like you’ll ever get it all done - today’s episode is for you. In her new book Gentle: Rest More, Stress Less, and Live the Life You Actually Want, Courtney Carver offers a revolutionary, countercultural concept - Rest First. Not after we’ve “earned it”, but right now. By start…
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Are you feeling overwhelmed by the early years of motherhood, wondering if you're focusing on the right things? If you’ve ever felt the pressure to do it all but long for a simpler, more peaceful approach, this episode is for you. Today, I’m chatting with Jennifer Pepito, author, founder of The Peaceful Press and host of the Restoration Home Podcas…
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Work is a necessary part of life, and it's not always going to be fun, but we can still raise children who appreciate work and find meaning in it. Welcome to episode 71! Join Jennifer and Emelie for a practical conversation about what inspires us to work, tips on raising children who enjoy work, turning new skill acquisition into play, healing from…
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Do you ever feel like you’re always chasing the next goal constantly thinking, I’ll be happy when… instead of enjoying where you are right now? In today’s episode, we’re diving into the importance of marking the journey, not just the destination. I’m sharing a conversation I had with my husband this weekend that completely shifted my perspective on…
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Do you love hearing what other moms are loving, learning, and obsessing over each month? If so, you’re in for a treat! It’s time for the January installment of our monthly R.E.P.O.R.T. episodes—a listener favorite and one of my faves to record! If you’re new here, R.E.P.O.R.T. stands for Reading, Eating, Playing, Obsessing, Recommending, and Treati…
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Are you ashamed of the constant mess that surrounds you in your home? Do phrases like “cleanliness is next to godliness” and the story of the Proverbs 31 woman make you feel like you’ll never measure up? Do you feel like your brain is broken because you just can’t get your act together and “just get organized”? Hope is here, friend. Today I’m chatt…
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Have you ever wondered how other moms manage to step away for a few days without everything falling apart at home? Whether it’s for a much-needed break, a work event, or something just for you, the idea of leaving can feel overwhelming. In this episode, I’m bringing you along for a more casual, behind-the-scenes look at my recent trip—my first time…
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KyAnn Molina, the creator of the Simple Rhythms for Busy Moms Podcast joins Jennifer Pepito in episode 122 for a very real conversation about mothering toddlers, bowls of spaghetti flying everywhere, and the pursuit of planning. It's easy to feel like you're the only one going through chaos or incapable of getting a little more order into your life…
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“How do you deal with kids who are emotionally attached to every piece of plastic and paper that comes home with them?” This question comes from someone in my community. In this episode, I share some strategies to help when kids want to keep EVERYTHING. Resources Mentioned: Bluey Episode: Mr. Monkeyjocks Playlist for all episodes about getting kids…
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So often, we feel quite competent homeschooling through elementary school, but when we get to high school, the pressure to produce "adults" and the knowledge bank we think we need to give our children before they graduate is daunting. It doesn't have to be that way, though. High school is not an impossible hurdle for homeschool families, and there …
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If you’re a busy mom who wants to power up her productivity, look no further! In Part Two of my conversation with Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom, she shares the final three steps in her POWER productivity system. Michelle Byrd is a daughter of the King, wife, mom to 3, gym rat, podcaster, coffee enthusiast, health coach, extrovert, and lov…
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If you’re a busy mom who wants to power up her productivity, look no further! In Part One of my conversation with Michelle Byrd from The Busy Vibrant Mom, she shares the first two steps in her POWER productivity system. Come back tomorrow for Part Two! Michelle Byrd is a daughter of the King, wife, mom to 3, gym rat, podcaster, coffee enthusiast, h…
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Do you ever feel like the only consistent thing about your routines is the inconsistency? If you’ve struggled to stay consistent with your daily rhythms at home, you’re not alone. So often, we blame our lack of routines on not having enough time. But what if the real issue isn’t time at all? Today, we’re unpacking 3 limiting beliefs that might be h…
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Laura Lindahl is on our podcast this week! She is a pre and postnatal health coach and brings a passion for women's health and wholeness in the beautiful but intense process of giving birth and recovery. There is so much information now that better allows us to understand the impact of pregnancy on our hormones and be more gentle with ourselves in …
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Have you ever noticed how many thoughts and feelings and emotions we tend to hold inside of our minds CONSTANTLY as moms managing a lot? In today’s episode, I am bringing on Carla Reeves as a guest to talk about how to use journaling to get out of survival mode as a busy mom. Carla shares with us some helpful exercises and what it can practically l…
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“I’m fighting so hard for a peaceful home that is clear of clutter. My mind can’t handle the mess. It doesn’t seem to matter how much I take out and how constantly I do tidy ups…The mess keeps exploding and I feel like I’m doing nothing but tidying up from sunrise to sunset.” This is feedback from one of the mamas in our free Facebook group. Can yo…
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At the Peaceful Press, we receive so many questions on how to homeschool your child through high school. High school is the last step before how we taught our children and what we taught them is really tested. Increased requirements and laws governing high school can also make it seem like too bit an endeavour to undertake at home or like our child…
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If you’re feeling anxious and overwhelmed, it’s hard to get out of the negative thought spiral. What if there was a simple phrase that could pull you out of your circumstances and help you focus on the present moment? On today’s episode, Heather O’Brien and I speak about the simple phrase she uses and how you can implement this practice of gratitud…
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Ever wondered what it would be like to have someone in your corner to help you simplify mom life? In today's episode, I’m so excited to give you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look inside my group coaching program, Simple Rhythms for Busy Moms. You’ll get to sit in on a real coaching call where I help one mom get unstuck and identify her top priori…
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You may not be able to have vision when you're at rock bottom, but you can be grateful. And Grateful will take you far. Hannah Keeley the relationship coach, author, and speaker joins Jennifer Pepito for a spectacular episode on mom brain, picking up the pieces of the new brain we have post kids, gratefulness, and understanding life from our child'…
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Do you ever feel like your routines are constantly derailed by the unpredictability of mom life? One minute you're on top of things, and the next, your child refuses to nap or gets sick, and everything goes out the window. If you find yourself struggling to be consistent with your routines and wondering if consistent rhythms are even a reality in t…
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Do you ever feel like you’re just surviving the day, counting down the hours until bedtime—only to fall into bed completely drained and wondering how you’re supposed to do it all again tomorrow? So many moms think their biggest struggle is not having enough time, but more often than not, the real issue is not having enough energy. In this episode, …
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Need to declutter but paralyzed about not knowing how to start? My TRANSFORM system is the exact process I use in my home and with my clients! Let’s transform your home in 2025 together! Resources Mentioned: Decluttering Mindset Playlist (will continue to be updated) To import this to your favorite podcast player: 1. Click on the red “Subscribe” bu…
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We have such a special episode for you here! Jennifer takes you through an hour of step by step habits workshop. It is full of beautiful resources and advice for planning a year of habits that build virtue and order in your home for a more peaceful day to day. So, grab your notebook, take a seat, and enjoy this practical episode. To watch it with t…
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Have you ever created the perfect routine only to watch it fall apart after a few days? Maybe you mapped out a color-coded daily schedule, set up chore charts, or tried to follow a cleaning routine—but no matter what you did, nothing seemed to stick. If you’ve ever felt frustrated, overwhelmed, or convinced that routines just don’t work for you, th…
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Have you ever felt like you can piece your routines together enough to make it at least sort of work in everyday life, but then sickness happens or an unexpected trip or family coming in town and suddenly, it feels like all of the routines you had are totally thrown out the window completely?! In today’s episode, we are talking all about what to do…
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Instead of an all-or-nothing approach to habits in 2025, what if we took an atomic approach specifically designed for women? What if we celebrated the small wins in our health, relationships, finances, and other areas of our lives? Today I’m joined by Emily Nichols, host of Habit Hack Your Health - a top ranked podcast that helps working moms habit…
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Are you tired of wearing the same handful of outfits that just don’t feel like you anymore? Maybe your wardrobe has taken a backseat since becoming a mom, and you’re tired of feeling like you have nothing to wear—but the thought of starting over feels overwhelming (and expensive). If that sounds familiar, you’re going to love today’s episode! I’m j…
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Welcome to Episode 116. The Restoration Home Community is about to open for a brand new year of habit-building, connection, and virtue development, all within an incredible community of mothers. Weekly activities will be like speaking something lovely over yourself each day and accountability for time tracking to see where we spend most of our time…
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It’s our favorite time of the month—our R.E.P.O.R.T. episode! I keep hearing from you that these are some of your favorites (and they’re mine, too!). In this episode, we’re recapping December, and I’m sharing a few surprising books I read this month, the game my family can’t stop playing together, and a tiny new addition to our family that we’re al…
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Welcome to episode 115 with Jennifer Pepito and Shawna Holman of a Little Less Toxic. We love talking about our health and well-being, and Shawna brings so much passion and wisdom to the Restoration Home Community with her insight on sustainable changes. She and Jennifer covered how to make simple food choices, buying less with a focus on quality, …
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Are you stuck in checklist mode, counting down tasks instead of soaking up the season? In this final episode of the Simplifying the Season series, we’re diving into a much-needed holiday pep talk to help you refocus in the final days before Christmas. If your to-do list feels never-ending and you’re stuck in cross off the list and check it twice ki…
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Does the thought of holiday meal prep leave you feeling more frazzled than festive? In this episode, we’re diving into all things holiday meal planning. From simplifying the prep to reducing stress, I’m sharing practical, actionable strategies to help you stay ahead of the chaos and actually enjoy the process of creating meals and treats this seaso…
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When we are constantly overwhelmed and in reactive mode, how can we effectively manage our emotions and connect with ourselves and those around us? Tera Wages, CEO of The Connection Codes, is here to help. In this episode she explains how using a tool that takes just 4 minutes a day can help you transform your relationships with your spouse and kid…
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