More Time for Mom
Are you a worn-out mom who used to be the star of the office, spend 45 minutes doing your hair and makeup, and take romantic getaways before you had kids…but now you’re constantly behind and out of PTO at work, there are three days’ worth of dishes piled in the sink, the kids scream when tablet time is over, and you’re so touched out by 8pm that you scroll Instagram instead of spending time with your husband? Welcome to the club. If you’re paralyzed by what to do first whenever you miraculously find 15 free minutes and fall asleep in tears because you’ve always tried to do everything right but now it feels so wrong, you are NOT alone. I went crazy trying to “balance” it all and believing other experts who tell you to just wake up earlier or manage your time better. Turns out you’re not the problem; toxic productivity culture has led you to equate your self-worth with what you have to show for your time. I’ve spent years applying my PhD research skills to find scientifically proven strategies for keeping up without burning out—then tailoring them for busy mamas whose hands, hearts, and schedules are fuller than they ever imagined. Now I’ve helped dozens of other women discover the hidden causes behind your stress so you can reclaim your time, restore your energy, rediscover your identity, and look back in 20 years with pride instead of regret. Join me, Dr. Amber Curtis—certified life coach, behavioral science professor, public speaker, devoted wife, and mom of four—every Tuesday for real, raw stories and actionable advice on productivity, organization, time management, and that elusive thing we call work-life “balance” so you can be the happy, present wife and mom you dream of without sacrificing the talents you’re meant to share with the world. Ready to make more time for YOU? Hit play and make sure to tune in for new episodes every Tuesday. It's time to take back your life for who and what you love. You’ll soon realize “time” was never the problem after all.
Episodes
What really happens inside life coaching? Is it worth the investment? And does it truly change things for the better? In today's special episode, my former client Lauren Schneider speaks candidly about the transformation she experienced after working with me 1:1 for a year.
As a busy working mom of two young boys, Lauren thought she just needed help with productivity and time management. What she didn't expect was ho...
Ever said "yes" when you desperately wanted to say "no"? Changed who you were just to fit in? Stayed silent when someone crossed your boundaries because speaking up felt too terrifying?
In today's deeply personal episode, I'm sharing some of the most unhinged things I used to do as a people pleaser—including stories I've never told publicly before. I now know that none of these behaviors were personality flaws;...
Feeding kids is expensive, time consuming, and more often than not they don’t want to eat what you worked so hard to make. In this episode, I sit down with Katie Kimball of Raising Healthy Families to get her best advice for making meals and cooking with kids way less stressful. Especially if you’ve got a picky eater, you can’t afford to miss this!
BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL DISCOVER:
<...What if the problem isn't your schedule or to-do list, but what you believe about stress? In this episode, I share an interview where I explain the four biggest misconceptions moms have about stress and why understanding your nervous system is the missing piece other personal development advice overlooks.
You'll learn why stress isn't actually the enemy, how childhood experiences shape your automatic reactions today,...
What if the way you phrase your goals and intentions is precisely what makes them feel farther away than ever? In this episode, I unpack how the typical words you use around your goals end up keeping you stuck and frustrated.
Drawing on neuroscience, psychology, and nervous system research, I share one of the simplest yet most powerful brain hacks you can use to stop self-sabotage and finally start achieving the life...
Stress isn't your enemy, but misunderstanding it might be. If you've ever wondered why you overreact, shut down, snap at your kids, struggle to relax, or feel like you're constantly living in survival mode, this episode is for you.
I share 10 life-changing truths about stress that EVERY mom needs to understand. Drawing from neuroscience, psychology, attachment theory, and trauma-informed coaching, I explain why stres...
If you've ever sat down to relax only to feel guilty, restless, anxious, or immediately overwhelmed by everything you "should" be doing instead, this episode explains why.
In this powerful masterclass, I reveal the latest neuroscience behind why so many ambitious, perfectionistic women struggle to rest. You'll discover how childhood experiences, cultural conditioning, high-functioning anxiety, and nervous system patt...
What you say to your kids matters—way more than you might realize. Several seemingly harmless words have the potential to do a LOT of damage under the surface. In fact, some of the most common parenting phrases quietly wound a child in ways you probably never intended. (Even if you’ve never said these things to your kids, there’s a good chance you’ve suffered the invisible effects of your par...
A message straight from my heart for whoever needs to hear it: Don’t be afraid. You are not alone. Hope is here. It's time to heal.
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If you constantly overthink, criticize yourself, replay conversations in your head, or have a harsh inner critic that won’t quit…this episode is for you.
In today’s powerful conversation, I dive into the psychology and neuroscience of the inner critic — including where negative self-talk comes from, why high-achieving perfectionist women struggle with it so intensely, and how your childhood e...
You know better but the stress from long, exhausting days as a busy mom still makes you turn to food for comfort. This episode will help you finally understand why no weight loss program or strategy has worked: because it hasn’t begun to get at the nervous system roots of your bingeing and emotional eating.
In this deeply honest and hope-filled conversation, guest expert Denise Jelinek and I unpack the REAL roo...
You’re overwhelmed, exhausted, and constantly stressed…but if you don’t carry the load, who will? It’s HEAVY. And yet so many moms refuse to let themselves be supported in the way that actually matters.
After 6+ years of coaching (coupled with my own dark past), I’ve seen what happens when moms wish things were easier but never take meaningful action to get help to make them better. In ...
Far too many women (especially eldest daughters) are wrestling with the aftermath of parentification, which occurs when children have to grow up too soon because of the physical absence or emotional neglect of their caregivers. In this episode, I unpack the many circumstances that can lead to parentification, the deep wounds it creates, and why it’s so damaging for your later relationships (namely marriage and...
You carry the load all day, every day. Then Mother’s Day comes along (in the middle of one of the already-busiest times of the year) and just sets you up for disappointment. You’re not alone. And you’re not a “bad” mom if you’re left feeling let down, unappreciated, and worse than before.
In this re-aired episode, I delve into what moms are afraid to admit about Mother’s Day:...
Not enough people talk about how HARD it is to stay emotionally regulated as a parent when you’re constantly triggered by your kids or husband—not because they’re doing anything wrong per se, but because they’re behaving in ways you didn’t get to as a child. Anger, fear, jealousy, grief…so many emotions surface as others’ carefree childhood drives home the reality that you ...
You already know mom life is stressful. What you DON’T know are the real underlying reasons why. It’s not just the kids, the house, your job, your marriage, your to-do list. It’s the subtle ways your brain tries to sabotage you through six hidden factors: decision fatigue, procrastination, the planning fallacy, inefficiency, ineffectiveness, and overwhelm.
In this episode, I break down each of these...
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, reactive, or like something is “wrong” with you…this episode will completely change how you see yourself. In this episode, I share an interview I gave diving into the truth about emotional regulation, nervous system healing, and the real reason so many high-achieving moms feel stuck, burnt out, or constantly on edge.
Here’s the reframe most women have ne...
Everyone has a default way they respond to stress based on the protective adaptations your nervous system took on from a young age in the face of real or perceived threat. In this episode, I run through a FREE quiz to help you determine whether stress makes you more prone to a fight, flight, freeze, fawn, or fix response. In addition to outlining what’s “good” and “hard” about each type...
Stress is not bad, and it’s not going anywhere. Yet how you handle stress isn’t random!!! It’s your nervous system’s pre-programmed way of keeping you safe from perceived threat.
In this second of a two-part series on the five “F” responses (fight, flight, freeze, fawn, and fix), I go in-depth into the latter two—which are newer to be recognized and hugely important because t...
Ever wondered why you snap in anger, spiral into anxiety, or completely shut down when things get overwhelming? Because your nervous system is under threat and trying to keep you safe.
In this episode, I break down what’s actually happening inside your brain and body when you get triggered. Part I goes in-depth into the fight, flight, and freeze responses—three natural, physiological responses to stress. ...
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