Family Meetings That Actually Work with Christy Keating

Tired of family meetings that end with eye rolls, groans, and everyone feeling worse than when you started? You're not alone. Most families approach these conversations all wrong, turning them into lecture sessions or crisis management instead of the connection and coordination tools they're meant to be.In this episode, I'm joined by Christy Keating, founder of The Heartful Parent Collective and licensed attorney turned parent coach. Christy shares why most family meetings fail and the mindset shifts that make all the difference. We dive into the biggest misconceptions about family meetings, signs your family could benefit from them, and how to get started without the resistance.In This Episode, We'll Cover:Why traditional family meetings feel like punishment to everyone involvedSigns your family could benefit from regular meetings beyond calendar coordinationHow to introduce the concept to skeptical family membersThe appreciation practice you can start today at your dinner tableWhy every family needs regular communication rhythms (just like workplace teams)Connect with Christy:www.theheartfulparent.comwww.facebook.com/TheHeartfulParentwww.instagram.com/theheartfulparentwww.linkedin.com/in/christy-keating-j-d-a993a3110/_______________🎟️ JOIN THE PLAN-A-PALOOZA ANNUAL PLANNING WORKSHOPThe #1 Planning Event for Women, That Works for REAL Life!Get your ticket now at www.megansumrell.com/plan ________________________________💻 Free Training Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you. 👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining ________________________________ 📱 Get The Pink Bee App Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place. 👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu ________________________________Thanks for tuning in!Megan 🩷🐝www.megansumrell.comwww.instagram.com/megansumrellwww.youtube.com/@the_pink_beewww.facebook.com/megansumrell

If you've ever wondered whether time management systems can work for someone with ADHD, this episode is essential listening. The truth is, most productivity advice out there wasn't designed with neurodivergent brains in mind, and that's why so many women with ADHD feel like they're failing at systems that simply weren't built for them.I'm joined by Meghan Brown-Enyia, an ADHD coach and social worker who specializes in helping women with ADHD thrive in their careers. Meghan breaks down what ADHD actually is (and isn't), why traditional productivity methods often backfire, and shares practical strategies that honor how the ADHD brain actually works. Whether you have ADHD yourself, live with someone who does, or work with neurodivergent colleagues, this conversation will transform how you think about productivity and planning.In This Episode, We Cover:What ADHD really is and how it shows up differently in womenWhy "just time block everything" doesn't work for ADHD brainsThe difference between predictable and unpredictable tasksHow to work with time blindness instead of fighting itThe power of giving yourself permission to get distracted (with limits)When outsourcing might be your best productivity toolConnect with Meghan:www.adhdatwork.cowww.instagram.com/adhdatwork_______________🎟️ JOIN THE PLAN-A-PALOOZA ANNUAL PLANNING WORKSHOPThe #1 Planning Event for Women, That Works for REAL Life!Get your ticket now at www.megansumrell.com/plan ________________________________💻 Free Training Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you. 👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining ________________________________ 📱 Get The Pink Bee App Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place. 👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu ________________________________Thanks for tuning in!Megan 🩷🐝www.megansumrell.comwww.instagram.com/megansumrellwww.youtube.com/@the_pink_beewww.facebook.com/megansumrell

Sound familiar? You finish a crazy busy month thinking "next month will be easier," then you flip your calendar page and your heart sinks. Next month looks just as packed, or worse.If you're stuck in this cycle, the problem isn't your weekly planning skills. You're missing the roadmap that actually prevents you from getting overbooked in the first place. Most women think the solution is better daily routines or time-blocking, but that's like trying to fix a leaky roof with a bigger bucket.The real issue? You've never been taught how to do strategic annual planning that integrates your real life with your goals and dreams.In This Episode, I'll Cover:Why "just in time living" keeps you constantly overbookedThe 4 ways annual planning prevents monthly overwhelmHow to stop everything from feeling urgent and importantWhy breathing room and catch-up time aren't the same thingHow to integrate your real life with your goals (so you stop choosing between them)_______________🎟️ JOIN THE PLAN-A-PALOOZA ANNUAL PLANNING WORKSHOPThe #1 Planning Event for Women, That Works for REAL Life!Get your ticket now at www.megansumrell.com/plan________________________________💻 Free Training Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you. 👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining ________________________________ 📱 Get The Pink Bee App Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place. 👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu ________________________________Thanks for tuning in!Megan 🩷🐝www.megansumrell.comwww.instagram.com/megansumrellwww.youtube.com/@the_pink_beewww.facebook.com/megansumrell

My dream for 2026 is to hire something called a household manager, but I honestly knew very little about what that actually meant or how it worked. So naturally, I had to bring on an expert to help me (and you!) figure this whole thing out. Kelly Hubbell, founder of Sage Haus, walked me through everything from what a household manager actually does to the real costs involved. Spoiler alert: it's way more affordable than I thought! If you've ever felt like you need to duplicate yourself, or if you're spending 20+ hours a week just managing one kid's appointments like I did recently, this conversation is going to be a game-changer.Kelly breaks down exactly why this isn't just for wealthy families and how you can start small with just a few hours per week. This is the kind of support that takes over both the mental and physical load that's been weighing you down. I'm actively exploring this for our family, and after this conversation, I think you might be too.In This Episode, I'll Cover:What a household manager actually does and how they differ from cleaners or nanniesReal costs and budget-friendly ways to start with just 6-12 hours per weekHow to navigate partner resistance and privacy concerns when hiring helpThe step-by-step process of finding and vetting the right household managerWhy this solution works for families at every income level and life stageConnect with Kelly + Sage Hausewww.sagehaus.comwww.linkedin.com/in/kellyhubbellwww.instagram.com/mysagehaus_______________🎟️ JOIN THE PLAN-A-PALOOZA ANNUAL PLANNING WORKSHOPThe #1 Planning Event for Women, That Works for REAL Life!Get your ticket now at www.megansumrell.com/plan ________________________________💻 Free Training Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you. 👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining ________________________________ 📱 Get The Pink Bee App Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place. 👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu ________________________________Thanks for tuning in!Megan 🩷🐝www.megansumrell.comwww.instagram.com/megansumrellwww.youtube.com/@the_pink_beewww.facebook.com/megansumrell

Your goal planning isn't failing because you're not disciplined enough. It's failing because you're walking straight into these three hidden traps. If you've ever found that old goal-setting journal from January and felt that sickening pit in your stomach, there's a reason why. Most women abandon their long-term plans by March, but it's not because they lack willpower. It's because traditional planning approaches set them up for failure from day one.In this episode, I'm breaking down the three most common long-term planning traps that keep women stuck in cycles of setting intentions, getting overwhelmed, and giving up. More importantly, I'm showing you exactly how to avoid these traps so your next planning session actually leads to real progress on what matters most to you.In This Episode, I'll Cover:The three hidden traps that sabotage long-term planning successWhy traditional planning approaches fail women specificallyThe two essential one-page tools I use to stay on track all yearHow to create a realistic roadmap that works with your real lifeWhy October is the strategic time for annual planning (not January)_______________🎟️ JOIN THE PLAN-A-PALOOZA ANNUAL PLANNING WORKSHOPThe #1 Planning Event for Women, That Works for REAL Life!Get your ticket now at www.megansumrell.com/plan________________________________💻 Free Training Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you. 👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining ________________________________ 📱 Get The Pink Bee App Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place. 👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu ________________________________Thanks for tuning in!Megan 🩷🐝www.megansumrell.comwww.instagram.com/megansumrellwww.youtube.com/@the_pink_beewww.facebook.com/megansumrell

You're crushing your to-do list, checking off task after task, but by 3 PM you feel like you've been hit by a truck. Sound familiar? That was my guest Heather Chauvin's reality until a stage 4 cancer diagnosis in 2013 changed everything.As a mom of three boys and a new business owner, Heather was in the thick of juggling it all. She was getting things done, hitting deadlines, and managing everything on her plate. But she was also completely burned out, resentful, and running on fumes with an internal ache that this wasn't sustainable. Her cancer diagnosis became an unexpected teacher, showing her that there's a whole other layer to how we manage our time and energy.Today, Heather shares what she discovered about energetic time management and why asking "How do I want to feel?" might be more powerful than asking "What do I need to do?" In This Episode, We Cover:Why energy management works alongside your planning systemHow to spot invisible energy drains in your daily lifeWhy women automatically shrink themselves (and how to stop)The simple question that changes how you make decisionsWhat alignment actually feels like in real lifeHow to stop doing emotional work for other peopleConnect with Heather:Website: heatherchauvin.comEmotionally Uncomfortable Podcast: heatherchauvin.com/podcastInstagram: instagram.com/heatherchauvin________________🎟️ JOIN THE PLAN-A-PALOOZA ANNUAL PLANNING WORKSHOPThe #1 Planning Event for Women, That Works for REAL Life!Get your ticket now at www.megansumrell.com/plan ________________________________💻 Free Training Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you. 👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining ________________________________ 📱 Get The Pink Bee App Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place. 👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu ________________________________Thanks for tuning in!Megan 🩷🐝www.megansumrell.comwww.instagram.com/megansumrellwww.youtube.com/@the_pink_beewww.facebook.com/megansumrell

Back to school season hits every August and September like a freight train. New schedules, earlier wake-ups, lunch packing, school supplies... suddenly you're drowning in chaos before you've even figured out what works.Most parents take one of two approaches: either wing it completely or try to map out every detail before school starts. Both are recipes for disaster. There's a better way that doesn't involve losing your sanity or creating impossible expectations.In this episode, I'm sharing the two specific strategies I use every single back to school season (and why the order matters). These aren't complicated systems or overwhelming checklists. They're simple, strategic approaches that help you create sustainable routines while staying calm during those crucial first two weeks.In This Episode, I'll Cover:The biggest mistake parents make in those first two weeks of schoolWhy most back to school routines fail before they even startMy secret weapon for staying calm during the morning chaosHow to collect the right data to set yourself up for success all yearSimple tweaks that make the difference between surviving and thriving_______________🎟️ JOIN THE PLAN-A-PALOOZA ANNUAL PLANNING WORKSHOPThe #1 Planning Event for Women, That Works for REAL Life!Get your ticket now at www.megansumrell.com/plan________________________________💻 Free Training Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you. 👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining ________________________________ 📱 Get The Pink Bee App Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place. 👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu ________________________________Thanks for tuning in!Megan 🩷🐝www.megansumrell.comwww.instagram.com/megansumrellwww.youtube.com/@the_pink_beewww.facebook.com/megansumrell

Juggling seven different lists for work, home, kids, and everything else? No wonder you can't figure out what to prioritize. When you're bouncing between multiple lists trying to decide what's most important, your brain goes into decision fatigue overdrive and suddenly everything feels urgent and overwhelming.Here's the truth: the problem isn't that you're bad at prioritizing. The problem is that multiple lists are working against your brain's natural decision-making process. Today I'm sharing the simple shift that will transform how you approach your never-ending to-do lists and finally give you clarity on what actually matters.In This Episode, I'll Cover:Why multiple lists create decision fatigue and make everything feel urgentThe hidden psychology behind why separate lists sabotage productivityWhen you actually need two lists vs. one (there's a specific rule for this)How to reframe your relationship with long lists so they don't overwhelm youThe master backlog system that eliminates prioritization confusion_______________🎟️ JOIN THE PLAN-A-PALOOZA ANNUAL PLANNING WORKSHOPThe #1 Planning Event for Women, That Works for REAL Life!Get your ticket now at www.megansumrell.com/plan________________________________💻 Free Training Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you. 👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining ________________________________ 📱 Get The Pink Bee App Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place. 👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu ________________________________Thanks for tuning in!Megan 🩷🐝www.megansumrell.comwww.instagram.com/megansumrellwww.youtube.com/@the_pink_beewww.facebook.com/megansumrell

If you're a parent of a highly sensitive child, you know that planning a simple trip to the park can feel like orchestrating a military operation. What looks like a fun family outing can quickly turn into hours of repeated questions, worst-case scenario planning, and emotional meltdowns before you even leave the house.In this episode, parenting expert Rachel Bailey joins me to share why traditional planning approaches often backfire with sensitive kids and what actually works instead. Rachel explains how sensitive children's brains are wired to assume threats in unpredictable situations, which is why your child might ask "What if I break my arm?" when you mention going somewhere new for the first time. You'll discover practical strategies for creating the structure and predictability these kids crave without letting trip planning take over your entire life.In This Episode, I'll Cover:Why sensitive kids assume the worst when facing unpredictable situationsHow to identify your child's specific triggers from past experiencesCreating "when/then" plans that help kids manage discomfort in new situationsThe three essential elements every trip needsHow to handle the 176th repetition of the same question without losing your mindPlanning transitions both TO and FROM events and travelDeciding which experiences are worth the extra effort and which to skipConnect with Rachel:www.rachel-bailey.comwww.youtube.com/c/rachelbaileywww.rachel-bailey.com/podcastwww.facebook.com/groups/RachelBaileyinstagram.com/rachelbaileyparenting_______________🎟️ JOIN THE PLAN-A-PALOOZA ANNUAL PLANNING WORKSHOPThe #1 Planning Event for Women, That Works for REAL Life!Get your ticket now at www.megansumrell.com/plan________________________________💻 Free Training Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you. 👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining ________________________________ 📱 Get The Pink Bee App Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place. 👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu ________________________________Thanks for tuning in!Megan 🩷🐝www.megansumrell.comwww.instagram.com/megansumrellwww.youtube.com/@the_pink_beewww.facebook.com/megansumrell

When you're navigating grief, job loss, divorce, or any major life disruption, the last thing you need is pressure to maintain your normal productivity levels. Yet so many women beat themselves up because they "just can't get it all done anymore" during these difficult seasons. The truth is, you're not supposed to be getting it all done right now, and it's time to completely rewrite the rules of how you manage your time during grief and major life changes.Society subtly tries to time-box our grief with limited bereavement policies and expectations to "bounce back" after a week or two. But grief doesn't work on anyone else's timeline, and your planning system needs to flex with your reality, not fight against it. In this episode, I share the simple three-step approach I used during my own season of profound grief, plus practical strategies for honoring your energy levels while letting go of perfectionist expectations.In This Episode, I'll Cover:Why you're not supposed to "get it all done" during griefThe three-step weekly planning process for difficult seasonsHow to assess commitments honestly without guiltWhy you can't go back to your "old normal" (and why that's okay)Practical ways to lower the bar and ask for help_______________🎟️ JOIN THE PLAN-A-PALOOZA ANNUAL PLANNING WORKSHOPThe #1 Planning Event for Women, That Works for REAL Life!Get your ticket now at www.megansumrell.com/plan________________________________💻 Free Training Overwhelmed? Frazzled? Tired of your calendar controlling you? You’re in the right place. Sign up for my free, on-demand training and learn how to take control of your time—no matter what life throws at you. 👉 https://www.megansumrell.com/freetraining ________________________________ 📱 Get The Pink Bee App Access planning tools, trainings, and support all in one place. 👉 https://www.onelink.to/qxdcwu ________________________________Thanks for tuning in!Megan 🩷🐝www.megansumrell.comwww.instagram.com/megansumrellwww.youtube.com/@the_pink_beewww.facebook.com/megansumrell