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Thriving In Motherhood Podcast | Productivity, Planning, Family Systems, Time Management, Survival Mode, Mental Health, Vision

Jessica Jackson

The GO TO Podcast For Moms With Kids At Home! Do you want to love motherhood but find yourself in survival mode or burned out more than you"d like to admit? Do you feel tugged between enjoying every moment with your kids because it "goes so fast" and feeling mom guilt because you don"t? Are you tired of wandering around the house or scrolling social media but don"t know where to find the time or energy to do something that you would enjoy? There"s a way to create a life that you are excited to

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12:55

I Tested the Top Microfiber Cloth Brands on Amazon —...

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2025/10/29

If you've ever wondered which microfiber cloths actually work, not just on paper, but in real life, this episode is for you. I tested the top-rated brands on Amazon and put them through the ultimate mom test: Kitchen cleanup Dry dusting Scrubbing walls and doors After weeks of spills, crumbs, and fingerprints, I've got some surprising results. Tune in to find out which ones are worth keeping in your cleaning stash, and grab the free comparison spreadsheet to see how they stack up side by

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14:19

How To Use The Thriving In Motherhood Planner In...

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2025/10/22

When I first created the Thriving in Motherhood Planner, I was deep in survival mode, barely keeping up and looking for something that made life feel more doable. Over the years, it’s become so much more than a planner. It’s a tool that grows with me. The fact is, no one stays in one place for long. We all move through seasons, sometimes thriving, sometimes surviving, and our planning needs change with them. In this week’s episode, I’m walking through what it looks like to use your planner along the

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09:03

Updates to the 2026 Thriving in Motherhood Planner...

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2025/10/15

When I first created the Thriving in Motherhood Planner back in 2015, it was just for me. A way to make sense of life as a busy mom. By 2018, I started sharing it with you, and every year since, it’s gotten a little better. Now, the 2026 planner is almost here, and I can’t wait to show you what’s new! These updates came straight from real life and from the feedback of current planner users who shared what’s helping them and what could make it even better. In this episode, I’m sharing: The new

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11:24

I didn't want to get out of bed this week. Here's...

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2025/10/08

I don’t know if you’ve ever had a week like this, but I really didn’t want to get out of bed this week. Between waking up multiple times a night with a two-month-old, homeschooling five kids, and doing most bedtimes solo, I’m just tired. My husband works long days and is gone many evenings, and right now, this season is stretching me more than ever before. My capacity is growing, but so is the fatigue. And honestly? This week, I didn’t want to do it. But even in those hard weeks, I’ve learned there

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14:06

Quarterly Review [Episode 382]

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2025/10/01

Every 90 days I like to do a Quarterly Review. With five kids, homeschooling, and running a business, I don’t have time or energy to chase the latest productivity hacks or add one more thing just because. If I’m going to make space for something, it has to be intentional. It has to serve a purpose. And it has to fit into the limited time I actually have. That’s why quarterly reviews matter so much to me. They aren’t about doing more, they’re about creating clarity. A way to step back, look at the

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11:28

How To Increase Expectations With Your Kids [Episode...

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2025/09/24

One of the things I wrote in my 2025 vision was to raise the standards in our home - for homeschooling, for housework, and for our daily routines. But I didn’t want to just be about me pushing harder. I wanted the kids to come with me. This past week we had a breakthrough, and it actually worked without all the meltdowns and fights that usually come when we raise the expectations. Here are a few things that stood out: Vision matters. Creating it prayerfully with God changes everything.

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12:14

This is What Grace Looks Like [Episode 380]

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2025/09/17

If you’re in a season where you feel exhausted, stretched too thin, and unsure how you’ll make it through another day, this episode is for you! Postpartum, homeschooling, and caring for five kids has reminded me again just how heavy life can feel. But, in the middle of one of my hardest days, I had an experience that completely reframed how I see God’s grace in survival seasons. It was simple, unexpected, and exactly what I needed. In this week’s Thriving in Motherhood Podcast, I’m sharing that

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11:25

4 Mantras To Help You Navigate Survival Mode [Episode...

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2025/09/09

When you’re in a survival season, it can feel difficult to hold onto hope. Between the exhaustion, constant needs, and lack of margin, even the smallest things can feel overwhelming. In this post, I’m sharing four mantras that I’ve been leaning on during these postpartum weeks. These simple phrases have helped me steady myself when the days feel long, reminded me to focus on what matters most, and given me a way to keep showing up with more grace and confidence - even when I don’t have all the

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12:12

Personal Update: How it's going with baby #5 [Episode...

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2025/09/03

It’s been six weeks since our little guys arrived, and I thought it would be fun to share how all of my plans and preparations actually played out in real life. Some things went even better than I hoped - like family evenings together, baby camp activities, and homeschool routines that felt doable. Other things…not so much. Sleep deprivation hit hard, priorities had to shift, and I learned quickly what really matters in a survival season. In this episode, I share the highs and lows of postpartum

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12:40

How I Set Up My Phone To Support Me in Survival Mode...

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2025/08/27

When life feels overwhelming, it’s easy to reach for your phone as an escape. A quick scroll can numb the stress for a moment, but before you know, hours are gone, your energy is drained, and the problems are still waiting. In this episode of the Thriving in Motherhood Podcast, I share how I re-designed my phone to actually support me in a survival season (postpartum, homeschooling, and juggling life with five kids). Instead of pulling me away from what matters, it now helps me stay anchored in the

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43:28

Your Limitations Are A Powerful Asset For Growth with...

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2025/08/20

As moms, it’s easy to believe our limitations are holding us back. Not enough time, not enough energy, too much on our plates. But what if those very limits are the key to growth? In this week’s Thriving in Motherhood Podcast, Stephanie Stutznegger shares how embracing her limitations as a mom of four transformed her family life from burnout and clutter to systems that actually work. We talk about: The unexpected gift of limits A surprising addition to the family chore chart How she made

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16:40

The ONE question I ask to prepare for a survival...

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2025/08/13

As I got ready to welcome our fifth baby, I kept coming back to one question: What would this look like if it were awesome? Instead of bracing for survival mode, I asked better questions and came up with simple, practical solutions to make this postpartum season calmer and more enjoyable. In this episode, I’m sharing the four things I focused on during pregnancy to get ready, plus how you can apply these same principles to any survival season in your life. You’ll hear: The mindset shift that

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13:19

Homeschool Preparations For the 2025-2026 School Year...

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2025/08/06

This year I did something different: I prepped our homeschool year before it started. Since we’ve added a new baby to our family, I knew I needed systems that would help us stay consistent, without relying on me to coordinate everything in the moment. We’re using Alveary again, and after learning what worked (and what didn’t) last year, I made four big changes to help this year run more smoothly. I switched from digital to print: I printed all of our lesson plans and materials so we can be

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17:24

4 Foods I Cook From Scratch Every Week [Episode 373]

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2025/07/30

If you’re a mom with a house full of hungry people, you already know: they eat all day long. And if you’re trying to cook more from scratch - whether to save money, reduce processed foods, or just feed your family real meals - you’ve probably hit that point where it feels overwhelming to keep up. In this episode, I’m sharing exactly what I cook from scratch every single week. This isn’t a big batch freezer meal plan or a Pinterest-worthy prep system. These are the simple things that fill in the gaps

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43:04

Moving out of Endless Survival Mode with Chelsie...

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2025/07/23

What does it really look like to move out of endless survival mode? In this episode, I’m joined by Chelsie Jenkins, a mom of five who has weathered some of the most intense seasons life can bring: the loss of a child, cross-country moves, special needs caregiving, supporting a spouse through grad school, and more. Chelsie shares how, despite years of feeling like she was barely keeping her head above water, she began to shift her mindset, create sustainable systems, and prepare for her next big

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19:23

5 Truths About Survival Mode [Episode 371]

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2025/07/16

I’m just days away from entering the newborn phase with my fifth baby, and as we prepare for all the unknowns ahead, I’ve been reflecting on the lessons that have carried me through over the last 12 years of motherhood. In this episode, I’m sharing five truths I’m reminding myself of right now. Truths I’ve leaned on through moves, healths challenges, grief, and growing a family. If you’re in a hard season too, I hope these offer you the same lifeline they’ve offered me. I talk about: The mindset

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22:34

13 Lessons Learned From Pregnancy #5 [Episode 370]

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2025/07/09

I’ve been through five pregnancies and honestly, none of them have been easy. But this one surprised me. Yes, there were hard days, but something was different. I wasn’t drowning in the way I had in the past. In fact, I’ve found myself feeling grateful, even in the middle of the hard. And I believe anyone, pregnant or not, can experience the same shift. In this episode, I’m talking about some simple mindset shifts, practical tools, and totally unexpected lessons that made this season feel lighter,

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45:32

Homeschooling You Are Doing It Right Just By Doing It...

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2025/07/02

Today on the podcast, I’m talking with Ginny Yurich from 1000 Hours Outside all about her : new book Homeschooling: You’re Doing It Right Just By Doing It. But we go way beyond homeschooling — into faith, resilience, growth, and how to stop feeling behind. If you’ve ever questioned your path as a parent, homeschooler, or entrepreneur — this conversation will remind you: You’re more capable than you think. Wherever you’re at — whether homeschooling, building a life that works for your family, or

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24:49

Do A Quarterly Review With Me: Survival Mode Edition...

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2025/06/25

When life feels overwhelming or you know you’re headed into a hard season the last thing on your mind might be a quarterly review. But I’ve found it’s exactly when I need it most. In this week’s episode of the Thriving in Motherhood Podcast, I’m walking you through how I do a quarterly review when I’m in survival mode—like right now, at the end of my pregnancy, heading into the newborn phase. Spoiler: This is not your typical "set big goals, hustle hard" kind of conversation. Instead, I’m sharing:

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57:54

Help! My Kid Hates Writing With Julie Bogart [Episode...

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2025/06/18

Feeling stressed about your child’s writing progress? You’re not alone—and in this episode, I’m joined by the one and only Julie Bogart to talk all things homeschool writing. Julie is the creator of the award-winning Brave Writer program and has helped hundreds of thousands of families find a more peaceful, effective way to teach writing at home. With over 25 years of experience (and five kids of her own!), she brings wisdom, humor, and so much heart to this conversation. We cover how to choose the

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