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It's ok, you can admit it. Sometimes motherhood seems less like the sweetness of a Pamper's commercial and more like a scene out of Jaws. Here at the Mother Like a Boss Podcast, we dive into the good, the bad and the ugly of motherhood and modern homemaking, with honest conversations, tips, strategies and tools.
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We are Dallin and Maren Droubay, the husband and wife duo who promise to keep things real. This is the podcast where we will chat about everything from the worst marriage advice we’ve ever received to our over-analysis of children’s entertainment! Most importantly, we will introduce you to some of the best people in the world. Our guests are guaranteed to make you laugh and maybe even cry, as we hit on the raw topics of marriage, parenthood and much, much more. This is a podcast for moms, da ...
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Welcome to our summer series “No Dumb Questions” where I’m answering your cleaning FAQs in about 5-10 minutes. There are no dumb questions here because you don’t know what you don’t know. Be sure to subscribe and follow along all summer for these mini-episodes to give you cleaning tips and bursts of encouragement. Let's be buds! Follow me over on t…
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I don’t care if you like you clean. There, I said it. My job has never been to spread the good word about cleaning and get everyone on board with lovin' it. My goal is simple: to give you the tools, skills and support you need to make cleaning doable. I have a lot of simple tips you can use to keep a clean house even if cleaning makes you wanna thr…
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If you find yourself easily distracted and losing focus while cleaning, you’ve come to the right place. In this episode, I’m sharing my very simple, sorta mind-blowing solution that can help you stay focused without any magic hacks. Let's be buds! Follow me over on the socials on Instagram @‌motherlikeaboss and on Tik Tok @‌themotherlikeaboss Want …
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Can you believe it?! The Mother Like a Boss Podcast has hit 400 episodes! It has been the wildest and most incredible ride and I’m so thankful to each and every one of you for being here. Without, it would just be me talking into a void. To celebrate, we’re doing something fun. My sister Shannon is gracing us with her awesome presence by interviewi…
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Got clutter? Most of us do, unless you’re an extreme minimalist. But what happens when the clutter and piles taking over your house isn’t yours? Maybe it’s from the kids, or a spouse, or a partner. What do you do when the clutter isn’t yours but it needs to be taken care of? Let's be buds! Follow me over on the socials on Instagram @‌motherlikeabos…
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The shock and relief I had when I realized I wasn’t the only one who suffered from imposter syndrome. In fact, almost everyone I met had the same struggles. “Am I good enough? Am I smart enough? Is everyone else better at this than I am? Do I belong?” Imposter syndrome is real and we need to have an honest conversation about how to work through it …
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There is nothing quite as overwhelming or defeating as cleaning your home every day when we were never really taught how. What to use, how to get it done faster, when to clean what, how often to do it. House cleaning is a life skill, a neutral activity that doesn’t say anything about you as a person. In this episode, we’re going to talk about where…
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Is there a difference between the way I run my home and run my business? No and that’s. good thing. As a business owner with over 18 years of experience, I’ve learned how important it is to have clear boundaries, simple systems and flexible routines. Those same values make running my home easier without having to hustle or strive for perfection. Le…
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This is our day, mamas although I fully believe we deserve more than just one day a year. This episode is a must listen, with surprises and exciting news galore. Most importantly, this is an episode full of reminders that you are important, just as you are right here, right now. Unoverwhelmed is officially open! You can join now during the Mother's…
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The episode title says it all, bluntly and succinctly. Today’s episode is all about how to be more organized, not only in your home but in your life. There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about what it means to be organized and no it has nothing to do with the amount of bins you buy from The Container Store. Organization is about functionalit…
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Did you know we make an average of 30,000+ micro decisions a day? I’m going to guarantee for moms, it’s double. We’re making decisions for ourselves, our kids, our families, our spouses, the house, our businesses, our jobs, what to eat, where to go. It. Is. Exhausting. Today, we’re going to talk about how to batch your decision making with Good Eno…
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We’re almost 400 episodes into this podcast and if you’ve been here for any length of time you know that I’m all about UNcomplicating all things cleaning and home management. And today, I’m being brutally honest because there are a lot of subtle ways you’re overcomplicating the way you’re cleaning your house every day, from the routines you have (o…
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In this bonus episode, we're talking about self-care. Self care is a necessity, not a luxury even though that's how it's been marketed to us in motherhood. Your personhood is as important as your motherhood. Click here to join For Me 365™, a full year of day by day self care activities decided for you.…
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It’s spring cleanin' time y’all and so with it comes an ultimate deep cleaning episode. We’re going deep (pun intended) and I’m breaking down how to approach spring cleaning in your house, whether you plan to dive in for a weekend or want to spread it out over a few months. Buckle up, because this is a longer episode with a lot of juicy bits. Let's…
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Can you clean your entire house in 5 minutes? Unless you live in a literal shoebox, probably not. Can you start cleaning your house 5 minutes at a time? Absolutely. Today’s episode is all about how to create a tidier home just 5 minutes at a time, without having to hustle or clean all day long. Let's be buds! Follow me over on the socials on Instag…
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We’re gonna call this Make It Easy March. I’m bringing you a series of episodes each week that’ll help you make everything home management easier, from decluttering to cleaning to routines. Today is all about speed cleaning. There are a lot of misconceptions about what it means to “speed clean” and we’re going to clear ‘em up in today’s episode. We…
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We’re gonna call this Make It Easy March. I’m bringing you a series of episodes each week that’ll help you make everything home management easier, from decluttering to cleaning to routines. Last week was all about the morning and today is all about the evening. My hot take is that your evening routines are more important than any other routine you …
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We’re gonna call this Make It Easy March. I’m bringing you a series of episodes each week that’ll help you make everything home management easier, from decluttering to cleaning to routines. Today is all about the power of morning routines. Where to start, what to include, how to stay consistent and most importantly, how to make them easy. Let's be …
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We’re gonna call this Make It Easy March. I’m bring you a series of episodes each week that’ll help you make everything home management easier, from decluttering to cleaning to routines. Today we’re diving right into the good stuff: clutter. How to tackle it. How to live without it. Where to start. Most of all, how to make decluttering easier right…
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We’re back and better than ever, if I do say so myself. The podcast was on sabbatical, but these new episodes are piping hot and today’s is going to blow you away with simple strategies and tips for keeping your house clean every day without overwhelming perfectionism. We’re going to redefine what “realistic” routines look like for you so you can f…
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Guess who's back, back again? That's right, friends. The Mother Like a Boss Podcast is coming back better than ever with new episodes dropping every Tuesday. Listen to the announcement here and what you can expect going forward (hint: more of the same goodness and upgrades for even more goodness!) Be sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode, …
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Welcome back, friends! I'm coming back from a sebatical with one last end-of-2023 episode PACKED with value. Our topic: decluttering and how to make it a part of your day to day life in the next year. We've been fed a lot of lies on the subject and I want to set them straight today. Plus, I'm dishing the juicy details on my new guide Uncluttered in…
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Got 5 minutes? Then this challenge is for you! I’m bringing back my most popular free cleaning challenge ever, Just Clean It and this time, I’m adding even more value. Decluttering tasks, daily live coaching, nifty gifties and more! We start October 2 and we’re holding a spot for ya, mama. RSVP for FREE at motherlikeaboss.com/challenge…
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On today’s episode, I’m getting vulnerable and open about my very specific self-sabotage that has followed me throughout my life: avoidance. I know that so many of you can relate to avoiding problems when they come up and I’m here to share my story and the lessons I’ve learned that have helped me handle things head on, especially when they are diff…
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Have you ever walked into a room with the intention of a total overhaul only to become overwhelmed almost instantaneously? You’re not alone. The overwhelm that comes with visual clutter and messes is real and I have a simple exercise you can do in under 5 minutes that will almost eliminate the overwhelm and allow you get started immediately.…
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If I were to ask you right now why it’s difficult for you to keep your house clean, what would you say? “No one else helps. We’re too busy. I’m just lazy. I’m unmotivated. Nothing I do is ever enough.” The truth is, most of the time none of those reasons are actually true. After 17+ years in helping folks keep a tidier home, I know the real reason …
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Hacks are meant to save you time. Life hacks galore these days, right? But what happens when the hacks cost you more time than they save you? Today, I’m sharing the cleaning hacks that are actually costing you time instead of saving it and what you can do instead. Follow Mother Like a Boss on Instagram for more --> www.instagram.com/motherlikeaboss…
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I have enough to do on a daily basis. Cleaning my kids room just isn’t one of them. One of the greatest uses of my time and energy has been teaching and empowering my kids to clean and maintain their own rooms. It requires time up front that will gain you back hours in the future. Today I’m talking about how to help your kids clean their own rooms …
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One of my favorite quotes of all time is, “Planning is everything, the plan means nothing.” attributed to Dwight Eisenhower. I’ve used it here on the podcast and in my courses to signify the importance of planning + strategizing, even when the plan could change without warning. At the beginning of our recent vacation, this became even more evident.…
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If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a trillion times: motivation is a myth or rather, the idea that you NEED motivation to get things done is a myth. Motivation is unpredictable and a variable we just can’t count on. When it comes to not wanting to clean the house, low motivation is coming in hot at the top fo the list. But I’m going to show you how…
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Getting rid of the things you don’t want, the things that are causing you stress shouldn't be trendy, but that’s what it’s become. There are a lot of myths floating around about the best ways to declutter, hacks that works or don’t work and what it actually means to live with less. Today, we’re gonna debunk 5 of them.…
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I’m a firm believer that self care is deeper than the every now and then occurrence of luxuries and indulgences. Don’t get me wrong, a pedicure is incredible. So is a bubble bath. So is a blow out. All other these things are forms of self care, but assuming that moms are only allowed to care for themselves a few times a year is yet again putting ou…
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I’m coming atcha today with a full, value-packed episode on the heels of our big Disney trip. Today, I’m breaking down my complete vacation planning and prepping routine, from what I do a year out to the month before to the week of. From cleaning the house beforehand to packing our bags to preparing for our flights and more, this is an unmissable e…
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Let me be the first to tell you if you’ve never heard this before: cleaning your home is a neutral act. It is not morally better to be clean. It is not morally bad to have messes. We’ve created a belief systems that makes the action of having a tidy home better than not rather than realizing cleaning is just an action we do, it’s not who we are. To…
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I’m lazy. Phew. Glad to get that out of the way now. I’ve fully embraced that I don’t want to waste my time and energy doing more work than I need to. I’ve developed some incredible productivity habits and hacks and they’re great for the lazy mama in you. Did you hear the news? Clean It for KIDS is open now for an exclusive presale. Become an early…
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