We all love a good comfort zone. Whether I figured out something that works that I set on auto-pilot long ago, or it’s ‘just the way I do things around here’, these are a necessity for busy parents who don’t have time to ask "Ok, What’s Next" for every single thing in the day. But we know that it’s high time some of our comfort zones expand or that we need to figure out and set a new auto-pilot routine.

That’s exactly what Lauren is diving into today. But, per usual, we are looking at it only from the perspective of a parent. She breaks down a simple process for change that will actually stick. This isn't about perfection or major overhauls; it's about recognizing when something isn't serving you anymore and taking one tiny step toward feeling better about it.

Key Points Discussed:

• A quick breakdown of comfort zones and habits, and what this looks like in the life of a parent.
• Many of these feel "comfortable" because they're familiar and require less decision-making in the moment, but they're actually creating long-term stress and resentment.
• The process everyone goes through when they realize a comfort zone isn’t serving them anymore, but it seems scary to change it.
• A simple guided process you can do through to take action today.

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Lauren breaks down how applying strategic business principles to family life has been a total game-changer for reducing daily stress and living more intentionally as a working mom. She shares her journey from flying by the seat of her pants to creating a sustainable system that keeps her focused on what truly matters—without the overwhelming time blocks and complicated tracking systems you might expect.

Key Points Discussed:

• Why businesses and families have more in common than you'd think. And what norms we should steal from the business world to apply to our families.
• Lauren's lightbulb moment when she realized she was managing her business strategically but her family haphazardly.
• The complex spreadsheet experiment that totally failed (and why simple systems win every time).
• How to establish clear family goals and values without turning your home into a corporate office.
• The difference between being intentional and being perfect—plus how this approach actually reduces guilt and stress

DM Lauren on Insta @itslaurenmora to get more information on a one-time 90 minute strategy session.

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I'm diving into the 2.5 books that have seriously changed my life this year. If you're constantly overwhelmed trying to figure out how to do everything yourself, stressed about money during this crazy expensive phase of parenting, or tired of getting into the same arguments with your spouse, this episode is going to slap. I'm sharing the exact mindset shifts from each that have made the biggest impact on my day-to-day life as a mom.

Key Points Discusssed:

• The 3 books I read this year that all gave me profound mindset shifts for my parenting experience.
• ‘Who Not How’, by Dan Sullivan: Helped me make the switch from constantly trying to figure out how to tackle everything myself (my default mode), to asking who can help me solve the problem. And it’s not always about throwing money at it.
• ‘Die with Zero’, by Bill Perkins: Why the traditional save-for-retirement model needs an overhaul, and how it lets me approach the very expensive phase of life we are in raising children.
• An excerpt from‘The Big Leap’, by Gay Hendricks: How this one paragraph has completely changed the way I interact with my husband.

Resources Mentioned:

Who Not How, by Dan Sullivan

Die with Zero, by Bill Perkins

The Big Leap, by Gay Hendricks

Let's Connect:

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We're officially halfway through 2025, and you know what that means – it's time for a mid-year planning session! In this episode, Lauren walks you through her simple but effective approach to planning the latter half of the year that'll help you tackle the next six months with way less stress and way more fun. Whether you're someone who loves a good planning session or you're more of a "set a timer for 20 minutes and see what happens" type, this episode has something for you. Get ready to review what's working, fix what's not, and make sure you're set up for success before the crazy fall season hits.

Key Points Discussed:

• Why July is the perfect time to pause and plan (before life gets bananas again)
• The “look back” review that'll help you remember all the good stuff from the first half of the year
• How to tackle your weekly systems and routines to eliminate what's driving you nuts
• Planning for the fun stuff – vacations, personal goals, and family time
• Identifying where you need support before you're overwhelmed

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Feeling completely wiped out by the end of every day? You're not alone, and it's probably not what you think. In this episode, Lauren dives deep into why so many of us moms are running on empty - and spoiler alert: it's not because we need better time management or another productivity hack. She breaks down the real culprit behind our exhaustion and shares a simple (but powerful) exercise that can completely shift how you experience your days. Get ready for some real talk about energy, values, and why that 30% "free time" myth is total BS for parents.

Key Points Discussed:

• The average percentage breakdown of a person’s time, why this doesn’t apply to parents, and the reality that we have much less free time than the average person.
• What Lauren believes is the real reason why we feel so drained at the end of the day.
• Why hard work on tough days can make us feel exhausted, but hard work on the best days leaves us feeling excited and energized.
• The importance of going through the exercise of identifying what we value and how we want to be spending our time towards those things.
• The difference in going through our days with our cups filled up versus drained out.

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We're diving into the meal planning struggle that every mom faces - because let's be honest, the meals just keep coming! If you've ever found yourself staring into the fridge at 5 PM wondering what's for dinner (again), or you've got a graveyard of good intentions rotting in your produce drawer, this episode is for you. I'm sharing the one simple question that completely changed how I approach meal planning, plus the realistic templates and shortcuts that actually work for busy families.

Key Points Discussed:

• How much things have changed since we became parents in how we cook and plan to cook, and how stressful it is now with a busy family.
• Dropping the most important question to begin with when meal planning: Do you actually like to cook?
• Planning strategies for families who DO like to cook vs. those who DON'T.
• How I’m meal planning these days for my own family, and the rules I follow in my kitchen.

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Lauren dives into the fascinating research behind the world's longest-living communities—and why the findings are absolutely crucial for busy moms. Spoiler alert: it's not just about eating your vegetables. Learn why your social circle could literally add years to your life, plus get practical, low-pressure strategies for building community that actually fit into your chaotic schedule.

Key Points Discussed:

• The Blue Zones research: What the world's healthiest communities teach us about longevity
• Simple diet and movement principles that don't require perfection
• The shocking stats on how loneliness dramatically affects our physical health
• Low-pressure ways to build community through school, work, and daily routines

Resources Mentioned:

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Today, Lauren is sharing the 3 planned lists she’s working from to have the best summer ever. The summer break from school can go by in a blink. All of the things you intended to do can be left undone – both fun things and responsibilities that need to get done. Lauren shares the 3 categories of plans she’s made so every week can be focused and intentional, to help you get what you want from this time of year.

Key Points Discussed:

• The summer bucket list you can make with your kids to keep track of fun things you want to do as a family this summer.
• Summer is a great time to tackle a few house projects that tend to sit on your list and never budge. Lauren will break down how she’s tackling hers this summer
• The Honey Do list for Spring – the adulty things that are boring but that need to get done.

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