Thriving In Motherhood Podcast | Productivity, Planning, Family Systems, Time Management, Survival Mode, Mental Health, Vision
The GO TO Podcast For Moms With Kids At Home! Do you want to love motherhood but find yourself in survival mode or burned out more than you'd like to admit? Do you feel tugged between enjoying every moment with your kids because it "goes so fast" and feeling mom guilt because you don't? Are you tired of wandering around the house or scrolling social media but don't know where to find the time or energy to do something that you would enjoy? There's a way to create a life that you are excited to wake up to each day so you enjoy your time with your family, have a smooth running home, and still move forward on your greatest goals. Hi! I'm Jessica Jackson, homeschooling mom of four, productivity and time management expert for moms, and project enthusiast. In this podcast, I will teach you how to: - Navigate survival seasons with a thriving mindset through practical tips - Create a vision for your life and get clear about what really matters to YOU - Effective planning, productivity, and time management strategies when you have kids at home - they're different! - Build family systems that support the entire family - including mom - Establish habits and rhythms that nurture you - Become a Soaring Mother so you can live connected with God, use your gifts and talents to bless those in your circle of influence, adventure with your family, and enjoy meaningful relationships I began motherhood with hopes and dreams that I could navigate my days confidently with purpose, live intentionally, find joy and contentment in everyday life, and have God’s help and strength in this lifelong journey. Reality: I was in complete survival mode I felt guilty a lot of the time I had no clue what my days should look like I was snappy and irritable with my family Can you relate? The good news - I closed the gap between what I hoped was possible and my reality. And you can too. I can't wait to help you live life with purpose and joy and see your growth in the everyday moments of motherhood. Next Steps: Watch the Free Workshop: Plan A Week You Can Win https://pages.thrivinginmotherhoodpodcast.com/win Get your Thriving in Motherhood Planner http://thrivinginmotherhoodpodcast.com/planner Get your Thriving in Motherhood Journal http://thrivinginmotherhoodpodcast.com/journal
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When I first created the Thriving in Motherhood Planner, I was deep in survival mode, barely keeping up and looking for something that made life feel more doable. Over the years, it’s become so much more than a planner.
It’s a tool that grows with me. The fact is, no one stays in one place for long. We all move through seasons, sometimes thriving, sometimes surviving, and our planning needs change with the...
When I first created the Thriving in Motherhood Planner back in 2015, it was just for me. A way to make sense of life as a busy mom. By 2018, I started sharing it with you, and every year since, it’s gotten a little better.
Now, the 2026 planner is almost here, and I can’t wait to show you what’s new! These updates came straight from real life and from the feedback of current planner users who shared what’...
I don’t know if you’ve ever had a week like this, but I really didn’t want to get out of bed this week.
Between waking up multiple times a night with a two-month-old, homeschooling five kids, and doing most bedtimes solo, I’m just tired. My husband works long days and is gone many evenings, and right now, this season is stretching me more than ever before. My capacity is growing, but so is the fatigue.
Every 90 days I like to do a Quarterly Review. With five kids, homeschooling, and running a business, I don’t have time or energy to chase the latest productivity hacks or add one more thing just because.
If I’m going to make space for something, it has to be intentional. It has to serve a purpose. And it has to fit into the limited time I actually have.
That’s why quarterly reviews matter so ...
One of the things I wrote in my 2025 vision was to raise the standards in our home - for homeschooling, for housework, and for our daily routines. But I didn’t want to just be about me pushing harder. I wanted the kids to come with me.
This past week we had a breakthrough, and it actually worked without all the meltdowns and fights that usually come when we raise the expectations.
Here are a f...
If you’re in a season where you feel exhausted, stretched too thin, and unsure how you’ll make it through another day, this episode is for you!
Postpartum, homeschooling, and caring for five kids has reminded me again just how heavy life can feel. But, in the middle of one of my hardest days, I had an experience that completely reframed how I see God’s grace in survival seasons. It was simple, unexpected, ...
When you’re in a survival season, it can feel difficult to hold onto hope. Between the exhaustion, constant needs, and lack of margin, even the smallest things can feel overwhelming.
In this post, I’m sharing four mantras that I’ve been leaning on during these postpartum weeks. These simple phrases have helped me steady myself when the days feel long, reminded me to focus on what matters most, and given me...
It’s been six weeks since our little guys arrived, and I thought it would be fun to share how all of my plans and preparations actually played out in real life.
Some things went even better than I hoped - like family evenings together, baby camp activities, and homeschool routines that felt doable. Other things…not so much. Sleep deprivation hit hard, priorities had to shift, and I learned quickly what rea...
When life feels overwhelming, it’s easy to reach for your phone as an escape. A quick scroll can numb the stress for a moment, but before you know, hours are gone, your energy is drained, and the problems are still waiting.
In this episode of the Thriving in Motherhood Podcast, I share how I re-designed my phone to actually support me in a survival season (postpartum, homeschooling, and juggling life with ...
As moms, it’s easy to believe our limitations are holding us back. Not enough time, not enough energy, too much on our plates.
But what if those very limits are the key to growth?
In this week’s Thriving in Motherhood Podcast, Stephanie Stutznegger shares how embracing her limitations as a mom of four transformed her family life from burnout and clutter to systems that actually work.
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As I got ready to welcome our fifth baby, I kept coming back to one question:
What would this look like if it were awesome?
Instead of bracing for survival mode, I asked better questions and came up with simple, practical solutions to make this postpartum season calmer and more enjoyable.
In this episode, I’m sharing the four things I focused on during pregnancy to get ready, plus...
This year I did something different: I prepped our homeschool year before it started.
Since we’ve added a new baby to our family, I knew I needed systems that would help us stay consistent, without relying on me to coordinate everything in the moment. We’re using Alveary again, and after learning what worked (and what didn’t) last year, I made four big changes to help this year run more smoothly.
If you’re a mom with a house full of hungry people, you already know: they eat all day long.
And if you’re trying to cook more from scratch - whether to save money, reduce processed foods, or just feed your family real meals - you’ve probably hit that point where it feels overwhelming to keep up.
In this episode, I’m sharing exactly what I cook from scratch every single week. This isn’t a big ...
What does it really look like to move out of endless survival mode?
In this episode, I’m joined by Chelsie Jenkins, a mom of five who has weathered some of the most intense seasons life can bring: the loss of a child, cross-country moves, special needs caregiving, supporting a spouse through grad school, and more.
Chelsie shares how, despite years of feeling like she was barely keeping her hea...
I’m just days away from entering the newborn phase with my fifth baby, and as we prepare for all the unknowns ahead, I’ve been reflecting on the lessons that have carried me through over the last 12 years of motherhood.
In this episode, I’m sharing five truths I’m reminding myself of right now. Truths I’ve leaned on through moves, healths challenges, grief, and growing a family. If you’re in a hard season ...
I’ve been through five pregnancies and honestly, none of them have been easy. But this one surprised me. Yes, there were hard days, but something was different. I wasn’t drowning in the way I had in the past. In fact, I’ve found myself feeling grateful, even in the middle of the hard.
And I believe anyone, pregnant or not, can experience the same shift.
In this episode, I’m talking about som...
Today on the podcast, I’m talking with Ginny Yurich from 1000 Hours Outside all about her : new book Homeschooling: You’re Doing It Right Just By Doing It.
But we go way beyond homeschooling — into faith, resilience, growth, and how to stop feeling behind.
If you’ve ever questioned your path as a parent, homeschooler, or entrepreneur — this conversation will remind you: You’re more capable th...
When life feels overwhelming or you know you’re headed into a hard season the last thing on your mind might be a quarterly review. But I’ve found it’s exactly when I need it most.
In this week’s episode of the Thriving in Motherhood Podcast, I’m walking you through how I do a quarterly review when I’m in survival mode—like right now, at the end of my pregnancy, heading into the newborn phase.
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Feeling stressed about your child’s writing progress? You’re not alone—and in this episode, I’m joined by the one and only Julie Bogart to talk all things homeschool writing.
Julie is the creator of the award-winning Brave Writer program and has helped hundreds of thousands of families find a more peaceful, effective way to teach writing at home. With over 25 years of experience (and five kids of her own!)...
Over the years, I’ve built a rhythms that helps me manage the things I want to do, the person I want to become, and the reality of a very digital world.
In this episode, I’m walking you through a 3-part system I use to stay focused and present:
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The Thriving in Motherhood Planner that helps me move forward in small pockets of time
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