Beyond Organised
Beyond Organised: Simplify Your Life, Amplify Your Purpose Hosted by Mel Schenker, Founder of She’s Organised Because organising your life is just the beginning. Beyond Organised helps busy parents create intentional lives filled with balance, joy and purpose. Hosted by Mel Schenker, a wife, mum of four, Life Coach and founder of She’s Organised, every episode is packed with mindset shifts, practical strategies and real-life stories that empower you to take back control and live proactively. Mel’s journey from overwhelmed mum to organised entrepreneur fuels her mission to help others find freedom from chaos. With over 12 years of experience, she shares insights on productivity, work-life balance, parenting, marriage, faith and more. Whether you’re navigating the juggle of motherhood or simply seeking more structure and intention, this podcast is for you. Subscribe now to simplify your life and amplify your purpose. Follow Mel on Instagram @shes.organised and join the conversation!
Episodes
Ever feel like your memory works like a goldfish? You're not alone. In this enlightening conversation with Liva Vitola, a business operations and systems strategist, we dive deep into the real cause of overwhelm that plagues so many busy professionals, especially women juggling multiple roles.
Liva shares her personal journey of managing a "three-second memory" while balancing life as a project...
Money troubles can feel deeply personal and embarrassing, but the truth is that financial struggles are incredibly common, even among people who seem to have everything together. Drawing from my own journey of overcoming massive credit card debt and building substantial savings (which recently helped my family weather a season of reduced income), I'm breaking down the steps that transformed my relationship with m...
Have you been treating self-care as optional? That book you wanted to read, the walk you planned to take, the few minutes of silence you craved? These are often the first things we sacrifice when life gets hectic. But what if just 10 minutes of intentional self-care daily could dramatically transform your energy, patience and productivity?
In this empowering episode, I share why those precious minutes for you...
Drowning in clutter? Feeling stuck in a cycle of overwhelm? You're not alone and it's not just about having too much stuff.
Most decluttering approaches miss the crucial truth: clutter represents delayed decisions, weighing heavily on both your physical space AND mental wellbeing. When your nervous system goes into protective mode, even small organizational tasks can feel impossible, creating a par...
Have you ever returned from a family holiday feeling like you need another vacation just to recover? The secret to truly enjoyable family travel isn't found in luxury destinations or perfect itineraries, it lies in thoughtful preparation that happens well before you even leave home.
As I prepare to embark on a cross-country road trip with my husband and four young children, I'm sharing my three-part...
"I didn't appreciate what some parents went through with sleep issues until my fourth baby came along." This candid admission from host Mel Schenker opens a refreshingly honest conversation with pediatric sleep consultant Michelle Caris about the challenges of helping children sleep and the life-changing benefits of getting it right.
Michelle reveals how her own sleep struggles as a new parent ...
Ever wondered what it's really like behind the scenes of a coaching business? In this candid episode, I'm peeling back the curtain on my first year as the founder of She's Organised, sharing both the exhilarating wins and the gut-wrenching challenges of entrepreneurship.
Starting a business wasn't originally on my radar, but when the opportunity presented itself in October 2024, I took a l...
Burnout doesn't have to be the price of motherhood and entrepreneurship. In this eye-opening conversation with burnout and balance coach Candice Catois, we unpack the hidden factors keeping so many mothers stuck in cycles of exhaustion and overwhelm.
Candice reveals how operating on autopilot prevents us from creating the intentional life we desire. "Our brains are lazy," she explains, "th...
Ever feel like you're living a double life? Perfectly organised and on top of things at work, yet walking into what feels like complete chaos the moment you arrive home? You're not broken, failing, or an imposter, you're experiencing a common disconnect that affects countless working parents.
This gap exists for logical reasons. Your workplace has built-in structures that home typically doesn&a...
What happens when nutrition meets motherhood? Certified nutritionist and founder of Wholesome Huntress Nutrition, Caitlin Cipriano, joins me to unpack the unique challenges mothers face in nourishing themselves through preconception, pregnancy and postpartum.
Caitlin shares how her own pregnancy journey during 2020 revealed alarming gaps in perinatal nutrition support, sparking her mission to help mothers fee...
Ever feel like you're drowning in responsibilities with no one to throw you a lifeline? You're not alone. Today we're tackling one of the most requested topics from our community: how to create order and balance when you're parenting without adequate support.
Whether you're a single parent, have a partner who works away or simply lack the village that we all need, this episode offers ...
Ever found yourself promising not to yell at your kids, only to break that promise when overwhelmed? You're far from alone and there's a path forward.
Dr. Sarita Singhal joins the Beyond Organised podcast to share her remarkable journey from frustrated parent to transformative coach. As a pediatric gastroenterologist, Dr. Singhal assumed her medical training would make parenting straightforward. Rea...
Ever find yourself waiting for motivation to tackle that mountain of mess or organise your chaotic schedule? You're not alone and you might be focusing on the wrong strategy entirely.
As a someone who helps overwhelmed mums reclaim their homes and sanity, I've discovered something surprising: motivation is highly overrated. The most organised people don't rely on feeling motivated; they've...
Have you ever wondered how to transform rejection into your greatest opportunity? In this episode, entrepreneur and author Yamama Khan shares her remarkable journey of resilience and reinvention that will inspire anyone feeling stuck or overwhelmed.
After being unexpectedly dismissed from her remote marketing position despite receiving praise for her work, Yamama faced a pivotal moment. Instead of giving in t...
Have you ever felt like you're doing everything right but something still feels wrong? That's exactly where I found myself recently. I was prioritising rest, setting boundaries and practicing all the self-care principles I teach, yet my body was still shutting down.
This episode takes you on my unexpected journey from severe exhaustion to emergency hospitalisation after discovering critically low ir...
Ever feel guilty for taking a break? That nagging voice saying you should be folding laundry instead of closing your eyes for ten minutes? You're not alone.
This episode dives into the radical concept that rest isn't laziness, it's an essential component of productivity, especially for busy parents. Drawing from personal experience battling illness while juggling four kids and dealing with my f...
Ever wondered why decluttering feels so mentally freeing? In this illuminating conversation with professional organiser Caroline Thor, we discover how creating order in our physical spaces can transform our mental wellbeing and even our parenting style.
Caroline's journey began with a life-changing realisation when her daughter innocently asked, "Why are you a nicer mummy now?" after their home...
Ever felt like you're constantly juggling everything but never quite catching up? If traditional organising advice hasn't worked for you, this episode might just change everything.
Megs Crawford, professional organizing coach and host of "Organizing an ADHD Brain," joins me to discuss a refreshingly different approach to organisation, especially for those whose brains work differently. As ...
Trauma and disorganisation often walk hand-in-hand, though we rarely connect these dots in our healing journeys. In this deeply personal episode, I share my experience of childhood sexual abuse and how an unexpected tool (organising my physical space and finances) became instrumental in my recovery process.
From ages 8-10, I endured regular abuse that left me emotionally numb for years. At 18, standing before...
Money talks can feel intimidating, especially when you're juggling the demands of running a business and raising a family. But what if understanding your finances could be as simple as having coffee with a friend who happens to be a numbers whiz?
Samantha Eck, the powerhouse behind Firestorm Finance, joins me to demystify business finances in a conversation that's refreshingly straightforward and em...
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