The Secrets of Supermom Show

The Pomodoro Technique promises better focus, less burnout, and more productivity — so why does it often feel impossible to use as a busy mom?

In this episode of The Secrets of Supermom Show, Lori Oberbroeckling continues the series What If You’re Not the Problem? Productivity Systems Not Built for You (And How Moms Can Make Them Work) by breaking down the popular Pomodoro Technique and why it doesn’t always translate to real mom li...

Habit stacking sounds simple: attach a new habit to something you already do and watch positive routines stick. But what happens when your daily life includes interruptions, unpredictable schedules, and constantly shifting energy?

In this episode of The Secrets of Supermom Show, Lori Oberbroeckling continues the series What If You’re Not the Problem? Productivity Systems Not Built for You (And How Moms Can Make Them Work) by breakin...

What if “eating the frog” just doesn’t work when your day starts with lost shoes, spilled cereal, and three meltdowns before 7 AM? In this episode of The Secrets of Supermom Show, we’re unpacking the popular productivity strategy from Eat That Frog by Brian Tracy — and exploring why this approach often falls flat for busy moms.

Discover why “do the hardest thing first” isn’t always realistic, how to reframe your tasks based on energ...

This is Episode 3 in our series, What If You’re Not the Problem? Productivity Systems Not Built for You (And How Moms Can Make Them Work) — and today we’re talking about time blocking.

Time blocking is one of the most popular productivity strategies out there—used by CEOs, planners, and high-performance coaches in books like Deep Work by Cal Newport and programs like Getting Things Done. But what happens when your perfectly planned ...

You’ve probably heard the advice: wake up at 5 AM and you’ll be more focused, more productive, and more successful. But for busy moms balancing night wakings, unpredictable mornings, and zero alone time, the 5 AM Club might feel less like empowerment—and more like pressure.

This episode is part of our brand-new series:
 ✨ What If You’re Not the Problem? Productivity Systems Not Built for You (And How Moms Can Make Them Work)

In E...

If you’ve ever tried a popular productivity system only to feel like a complete failure when it didn’t work—this episode is for you. In the kickoff of our brand-new series, What If You’re Not the Problem? Productivity Systems Not Built for You (And How Moms Can Make Them Work), we unpack the truth behind why so many goal-setting tools, time management strategies, and routines fall apart for moms.

It’s not because you lack discipline...

We made it — Day 10!

Today we’re wrapping up our special New Year series:

✨ 10 Planning Lessons I Wish I Knew Sooner

(So You Don’t Have to Learn the Hard Way)

Over the past 10 episodes, we’ve talked about clarity, routines, fewer goals, rest, tools, flexibility, seasons, support — and how planning can actually feel peaceful instead of pressuring.

And today, we tie everything together with one final truth:

👉 You don’t need more time — yo...

If you’ve ever thought, “I should be able to handle this on my own,” this episode is going to land deep.

Today is Day 9 in our special New Year series:

✨ 10 Planning Lessons I Wish I Knew Sooner

(So You Don’t Have to Learn the Hard Way)

Across these 10 episodes, we’re redefining planning for busy, ambitious moms — moving away from pressure, isolation, and burnout, and toward clarity, support, and sustainability.

And today’s truth is one...

If you’ve ever wondered why a planning system that used to work suddenly doesn’t anymore — this episode will make everything click.

Today is Day 8 in our special New Year series:

If you’ve ever wondered why a planning system that used to work suddenly doesn’t anymore — this episode will make everything click.

Today is Day 8 in our special New Year series:

✨ 10 Planning Lessons I Wish I Knew Sooner

(So You Don’t Have to Learn the Hard Wa...

If you’ve ever fallen “off track,” felt frustrated, and decided to just start again next week — this episode is going to feel very familiar.

Today is Day 7 in our special New Year series:

✨ 10 Planning Lessons I Wish I Knew Sooner

(So You Don’t Have to Learn the Hard Way)

Across these 10 episodes, we’re rethinking planning for busy, ambitious moms — not as punishment or perfection, but as support, clarity, and sustainability.

And today’...

If your calendar is packed from morning to night — but you still feel behind, overwhelmed, or disconnected — this episode is going to feel like a deep breath.

Today is Day 6 in our special New Year series:

✨ 10 Planning Lessons I Wish I Knew Sooner

(So You Don’t Have to Learn the Hard Way)

Across these 10 episodes, we’re rethinking planning for busy, ambitious moms — so life doesn’t feel like constant rushing, guilt, and exhaustion. In...

If you grew up believing that rest is something you earn after everything is done… this episode may feel a little uncomfortable — in the best way.

Today is Day 5 in our special New Year series:

✨ 10 Planning Lessons I Wish I Knew Sooner

(So You Don’t Have to Learn the Hard Way)

Over these 10 episodes, we’re rethinking planning for busy, ambitious moms — so it stops feeling like pressure and perfection, and starts feeling supportive, re...

This episode is for every mom who has ever bought a beautiful new planner… used it for a week… and then quietly abandoned it in a drawer — and wondered what was wrong with her.

Spoiler: nothing is wrong with you.

Today is Day 4 in our special New Year series:

✨ 10 Planning Lessons I Wish I Knew Sooner

(So You Don’t Have to Learn the Hard Way)

Across these 10 episodes, we’re rethinking the way busy, ambitious moms plan — so your year doe...

If you’ve ever started a new year with a massive list of resolutions and goals — only to feel overwhelmed and behind by February — this episode is for you.

In this third episode in our 10 Planning Lessons I Wish I Knew Sooner series, we’re talking about a hard but freeing truth:

👉 You can’t set 27 goals and expect to succeed.

In this episode, we unpack:

✔ why too many goals create pressure, chaos, and burnout
 ✔ how scattered prio...

Motivation feels exciting at first… until real life shows up.

Kids get sick.
Work gets busy.
You get tired — and suddenly the plan falls apart.

In the second episode of our 10 Planning Lessons I Wish I Knew Sooner series, we’re talking about why waiting on motivation keeps moms stuck, and how building simple, repeatable routines can quietly carry you much farther than willpower ever could.

You’ll learn:

✔ why motivation is so i...

Welcome to Day 1 of a special New Year series:

✨ 10 Planning Lessons I Wish I Knew Sooner

(So You Don’t Have to Learn the Hard Way)

If you’ve ever started January with big goals and color-coded plans — only to feel behind a few weeks later — this series is for you.

Over the next 10 episodes, we’re slowing down and rethinking the way we plan as busy, ambitious moms. We’ll talk about what actually works in real life, what quietly sabotag...

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, Supermom! Whether you’re listening on the holiday or catching up later, this short and heartfelt episode is my way of saying THANK YOU—for being here, for being you, and for letting me be part of your journey.

In this special message, I’m sharing:

✨ A warm holiday message from my heart to yours
 ✨ Reflection on what this year may have looked like—and permission to leave behind what didn’t serve...

Feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or like you're living on autopilot? This episode is for you.

Today on the Secrets of Supermom Show, I’m joined by Dr. Danielle McGeough—professor, mom, recovering overachiever, and creator of the Stuck Assessment at PlanGoalPlan.com. 💛

In this powerful conversation, Danielle shares how hitting major career milestones didn’t protect her from postpartum anxiety, burnout, and emotional overload—and wh...

Feeling overwhelmed this holiday season? You’re not alone.

In today’s episode of The Secrets of Supermom Show, I’m joined by Kati Morton, licensed marriage and family therapist, mental health educator, and two-time best-selling author, whose new book Why Do I Keep Doing This? explores the patterns we can’t stop repeating—people-pleasing, overcommitting, perfectionism—and how to finally break them.

With millions of followers acr...