Why Midlife Isn't the Middle

Are you constantly managing your household, family responsibilities, daily schedule, and to-do list but struggling to feel fulfilled or present in your own life? In Episode 536 of The Purpose Driven Mom Show, Cara Harvey explores how moms can stop living on autopilot, reconnect with themselves, and create a more intentional life. She discusses the difference between managing life and actually living it, finding purpose beyond motherhood and responsibilities, making time for personal goals, and creating space for the things that bring joy and fulfillment.   Join the On Purpose You Program here A PURPOSE-DRIVEN MOM SHOW NOTES https://apurposedrivenmom.com/podcast536/ Resources:  Join the Purpose Driven Mom Club!  Subscribe to the Purpose Driven Mom Youtube Channel  Follow us on Instagram  Join the Facebook Group Follow the Facebook Page  Follow us on Pinterest Join us on TikTok   

It's a busy season and staying consistent with your goals might seem hard, especially as a mom. In Episode 535 of The Purpose Driven Mom Show, Cara Harvey explains how to create a minimum version of your goals so you can keep moving forward without falling into the all-or-nothing mindset. With the holidays approaching, she shares why realistic goal planning, flexible routines, and small meaningful actions can help you stay connected to what matters, even when life gets unpredictable.   AI prompt guide for busy moms. Sign up for FREE here  A PURPOSE-DRIVEN MOM SHOW NOTES https://apurposedrivenmom.com/podcast535/   Resources:  Join the Purpose Driven Mom Club!  Subscribe to the Purpose Driven Mom Youtube Channel  Follow us on Instagram  Join the Facebook Group Follow the Facebook Page  Follow us on Pinterest Join us on TikTok  

Struggling with follow through, procrastination, productivity, and achieving your goals as a busy mom? In Episode 534 of The Purpose Driven Mom Show, Cara Harvey dives into the five momentum blockers that can keep you stuck, even when you know what you want to accomplish. She explains why understanding what is getting in the way of taking action is more helpful than judging yourself for not following through.   AI prompt guide for busy moms. Sign up for FREE here  A PURPOSE-DRIVEN MOM SHOW NOTES https://apurposedrivenmom.com/podcast534/   Resources:  Join the Purpose Driven Mom Club!  Subscribe to the Purpose Driven Mom Youtube Channel  Follow us on Instagram  Join the Facebook Group Follow the Facebook Page  Follow us on Pinterest Join us on TikTok   

Struggling with the cycle of starting over every Monday, every new month, or every new year? In episode 533 of The Purpose Driven Mom Show, Cara Harvey explains why moms keep falling into stop-and-start cycles with their goals, and how to keep going without hustle culture, guilt, or shame. With nine years of Purpose Driven Mom behind her and 533 episodes without missing a week, Cara shares what has helped her keep going when life doesn't cooperate.   AI prompt guide for busy moms. Sign up for FREE here  A PURPOSE-DRIVEN MOM SHOW NOTES https://apurposedrivenmom.com/podcast533/ Resources:  Join the Purpose Driven Mom Club!  Subscribe to the Purpose Driven Mom Youtube Channel  Follow us on Instagram  Join the Facebook Group Follow the Facebook Page  Follow us on Pinterest Join us on TikTok   

Struggling with perfectionism, self-doubt, or the feeling that you're just not motivated enough? In episode 532 of The Purpose Driven Mom Show, Cara Harvey shares a live teaching from the Purpose Driven Mom Club's SOAR program on how to build a growth mindset. Taken from the "S: Set a Healthy Mindset" section, this lesson shows work-at-home moms how to shift from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset so they can build confidence, stay consistent, and go after their goals without hustle culture, guilt, or shame. AI prompt guide for busy moms. Sign up for FREE here  A PURPOSE-DRIVEN MOM SHOW NOTES https://apurposedrivenmom.com/podcast532/ Resources:  Join the Purpose Driven Mom Club!  Subscribe to the Purpose Driven Mom Youtube Channel  Follow us on Instagram  Join the Facebook Group Follow the Facebook Page  Follow us on Pinterest Join us on TikTok   

Struggling with follow through, motivation, productivity, goal setting, procrastination, and actually taking action on the things you already know you need to do? In this episode of The Purpose Driven Mom Show, Cara Harvey explains why knowing what to do is often not the real problem. Instead, the challenge is identifying what is getting in the way of implementation and learning how to move forward without relying on more planners, productivity hacks, motivation, or pressure.   AI prompt guide for busy moms. Sign up for FREE here  A PURPOSE-DRIVEN MOM SHOW NOTES https://apurposedrivenmom.com/podcast531/ Resources:  Join the Purpose Driven Mom Club!  Subscribe to the Purpose Driven Mom Youtube Channel  Follow us on Instagram  Join the Facebook Group Follow the Facebook Page  Follow us on Pinterest Join us on TikTok  

Looking for better time management, intentional planning, productivity strategies, and realistic planning tips for busy moms? In this episode of The Purpose Driven Mom Show, Cara Harvey explains why planning is not about controlling your schedule or creating a perfect routine. Instead, intentional planning is about deciding what matters, understanding your actual capacity, managing your energy, and making sure your priorities do not disappear when life gets busy.   AI prompt guide for busy moms. Sign up for FREE here  A PURPOSE-DRIVEN MOM SHOW NOTES https://apurposedrivenmom.com/podcast530/   Resources:  Join the Purpose Driven Mom Club!  Subscribe to the Purpose Driven Mom Youtube Channel  Follow us on Instagram  Join the Facebook Group Follow the Facebook Page  Follow us on Pinterest Join us on TikTok  

What if midlife isn't the middle, but the beginning of a new chapter? In this episode of The Purpose Driven Mom Show, Cara Harvey shares a powerful perspective on midlife, personal growth, identity shifts, finding yourself again, and creating your next chapter. At 42, Cara reflects on how getting older can bring greater self awareness, confidence, clarity, and the freedom to redefine what success, happiness, relationships, family, and purpose look like.   AI prompt guide for busy moms. Sign up for FREE here  A PURPOSE-DRIVEN MOM SHOW NOTES https://apurposedrivenmom.com/podcast529/   Resources:  Join the Purpose Driven Mom Club!  Subscribe to the Purpose Driven Mom Youtube Channel  Follow us on Instagram  Join the Facebook Group Follow the Facebook Page  Follow us on Pinterest Join us on TikTok  

In this episode of A Purpose Driven Mom Show, I'm sharing my four-part evening reset routine designed to reduce stress, simplify mornings, manage the mental load, and create a calmer transition from doing to being. I break down practical evening routine strategies for busy moms, including resetting the home, preparing for the next day, creating family connection, and making rest a non-negotiable part of your nightly routine.   AI prompt guide for busy moms. Sign up for FREE here  A PURPOSE-DRIVEN MOM SHOW NOTES https://apurposedrivenmom.com/podcast528/   Resources:  Join the Purpose Driven Mom Club!  Subscribe to the Purpose Driven Mom Youtube Channel  Follow us on Instagram  Join the Facebook Group Follow the Facebook Page  Follow us on Pinterest Join us on TikTok  

In Episode 527 of the Purpose Driven Mom Show, I'm answering two questions about what to do when life throws you curveballs and everything suddenly feels overwhelming. Whether your goals have changed, your schedule has been disrupted, or you're dealing with family responsibilities, exhaustion, or an unexpected season of life, I'm sharing how to find clarity and figure out what comes next.   AI prompt guide for busy moms. Sign up for FREE here  A PURPOSE-DRIVEN MOM SHOW NOTES https://apurposedrivenmom.com/podcast527/   Resources:  Join the Purpose Driven Mom Club!  Subscribe to the Purpose Driven Mom Youtube Channel  Follow us on Instagram  Join the Facebook Group Follow the Facebook Page  Follow us on Pinterest Join us on TikTok