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Motherhood Made Simple

Micaela Meister

This is the ultimate podcast for Christian stay-at-home moms of toddlers looking to thrive in motherhood. I’m not going to tell you motherhood should feel easy, but there are so many aspects we can simplify to find more peace and more joy in motherhood. You don’t have to feel burdened, overwhelmed and stressed out in motherhood. As a Christian mom, you don’t have to do this on your own strength. I’m Micaela, a mom of three, here to help you simplify your home, find practical tips for parenting

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68 | How to Manage Money with Peace as a Christian Mom

Motherhood Made Simple ·

2026/03/23

GET $25 FROM WEALTHSIMPLE WHEN YOU OPEN AND FUND AN ACCOUNT https://www.wealthsimple.com/invite/YWF--W Use code YWF--W How can we manage money God's way, even living on one income? I've learned so much about money over the past 10 years and in this episode I'm sharing the mistakes I've made and biblical truths I've learned. The inspiration for today's episode is Proverbs 13:11 Wealth gained hastily will dwindle, but whoever gathers little by little will increase it. What is the biggest thing

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67 | How Cycle Syncing can help you as a SAHM

Motherhood Made Simple ·

2026/03/16

20% OFF YOUR FIRST YEAR OF NATURAL CYCLES https://www.naturalcycles.com/refer-a-friend?name=TWljYWVsYQ%3D%3D&code=referralid20&referral=99shhwn7kwr98owv&utm_source=NCApp&utm_medium=inappbutton&utm_campaign=refer_a_friend_page Mama Bear Apologetics (book) https://amzn.to/3NozQbS What is cycle syncing, and how can it help you as a SAHM? Let's discuss! Today I'm sharing my favourite cycle syncing tips and how I track my cycle the easy way (with natural cycles). Whether you

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66 | How to be creative as a toddler mom

Motherhood Made Simple ·

2026/03/09

MY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODDLER MOMS https://amzn.to/42UhhBQCreate Anyway by Ashlee Gadd: https://amzn.to/40lLVlj Email me: hello@micaela.ca Read my blog: micaela.ca/blog This episode is all about creativity in motherhood. We'll talk about hobbies for moms, making time to be creative, how creativity can bless your family and how to decide if your new passion project is a business, ministry or hobby.

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65 | Living on one income in 2026

Motherhood Made Simple ·

2026/03/02

MY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODDLER MOMS https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ Email me: hello@micaela.ca LINKS Little House in the Big Woods: https://amzn.to/46yKSBX Is it possible to live on one income in 2026? Is it wise? Let's talk about it. Today I'm sharing a bit about life living on one income, how my husband and I decided I should be a SAHM and how we manage our budget. I'm also sharing the honest truth on what we choose not to afford to keep our cost of living down. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:34 Things I'm

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64 | Why is motherhood so hard? & a call to pursue...

Motherhood Made Simple ·

2026/02/23

Why is motherhood so hard? Is it supposed to feel this way? Today we're unpacking the purpose of motherhood and the joy that comes from leaning into the refinement. I'll be sharing my story and unpacking how I went from believing I didn't want kids to having four kids in four years. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 01:30 Things I've been loving 03:43 My introduction to motherhood 15:28 Mourning our old life 20:16 When you want to withdraw 21:27 Pursue excellence 24:08 Peaceful pursuit

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63 | How to make potty-training FUN for you as a mom

Motherhood Made Simple ·

2026/02/16

The wet/dry vacuum you need for potty training: https://amzn.to/4ajDLOU The Wonder Of Creation Devotional: https://amzn.to/4adSRVR Brown Butter Brownies Recipe: https://bromabakery.com/brown-butter-brownies/ Are you nervous to potty-train your toddler? I'm back with more motherhood mindset encouragement! Potty training can be fun for you as a mom! I believe this subtle switch in thinking will change everything for you and your toddler as you figure out how to potty train your two-year-old or

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62 | Feeling stuck? A growth mindset can change the...

Motherhood Made Simple ·

2026/02/09

Life-changing hairbrush: https://amzn.to/4tmQj0wFervent Book: https://amzn.to/4bFvkzI Email me: hello@micaela.ca Are you feeling stuck in motherhood? Here's how a growth mindset can change the way you mother! Today I'm sharing one of my favourite motherhood skills and how it can help you in relationships, in marriage, in learning new skills and in your confidence as a mom and woman of God. CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:38 Things I'm Loving 04:18 What is a growth mindset? 06:57 How does a growth mindset

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61 | How to get dinner on the table when cooking...

Motherhood Made Simple ·

2026/02/02

Cooking dinner can feel overwhelming in hard seasons of motherhood—winter blues, postpartum exhaustion, pregnancy nausea, or just the daily grind. In this episode of Motherhood Made Simple, I share practical, realistic tips for getting dinner on the table without stress, perfectionism, or burnout.We talk about thinking ahead instead of panicking at 4 PM, breaking cooking into small tasks, lowering standards when needed, batch cooking, freezer meals, half-homemade dinners, budgeting for food, and

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60 | My Natural Family Planning Routine as a...

Motherhood Made Simple ·

2026/01/26

20% OFF YOUR FIRST YEAR OF NATURAL CYCLES https://www.naturalcycles.com/refer-a-friend?name=TWljYWVsYQ%3D%3D&code=referralid20&referral=99shhwn7kwr98owv&utm_source=NCApp&utm_medium=inappbutton&utm_campaign=refer_a_friend_page Natural Family Planning can feel complicated especially while newly postpartum and breastfeeding. Today I'm sharing a few simple changes I've made to my natural family planning routine to keep things simple and effective even while getting broken sleep

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59 | How Chat GPT can help you as a busy mom

Motherhood Made Simple ·

2026/01/19

Is ai going to take over the world? Is it a waste of our time to use Chat GPT as a busy mom? On today's show I'm sharing a few ways Chat GPT can simplify your life. I'm sharing a few silly prompts for good entertainment, how it can help you reflect more deeply, and practical ways ai can make your life easier as a mom. I'm also raising a few ethical concerns and sharing how I try to use Chat GPT wisely. LINKS 📖MY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODDLER MOMS📖 https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ READ MY

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58 | Creating a Screen-Free Childhood in 2026

Motherhood Made Simple ·

2026/01/12

Is it possible to raise screen-free kids in 2026? On this episode, I'm sharing what life looks like screen-free with four kids under four and why we took away our tv two years ago. If you've been looking to reduce screentime in your home or watch less tv, I hope this episode will encourage and inspire you!LINKS 📖MY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODDLER MOMS📖 https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ READ MY BLOG micaela.ca/blog 💻EMAIL ME💻 hello@micaela.ca

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57 | How to get more done in 2026 as a busy mom of...

Motherhood Made Simple ·

2026/01/05

Why does it seem like some moms are doing it all when I can't seem to finish a single task? Let's talk about it! First of all, no one is actually doing it all. But today I'm pulling back the curtain sharing my favourite productivity hacks as a busy mom of four and sharing why it might be easier to accomplish more with more kids! LINKS 📖MY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODDLER MOMS📖 https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ READ MY BLOG micaela.ca/blog 💻EMAIL ME💻 hello@micaela.ca

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56 | how to read the bible more in 2026 even as a...

Motherhood Made Simple ·

2025/12/29

GRAB MY DEVOTIONAL https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ If you're trying to find the perfect Bible reading plan or figure out how to read the Bible more in 2026, this episode is for you! Being a mom of toddlers comes with many unique challenges and we have to adapt the way we read God's word. I believe it is possible to read God's word in any season of motherhood. Whether you have two under two, four kids or you're a first-time mom, I hope this episode will inspire and encourage you! LINKS 📖MY DEVOTIONAL

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55 | how to find contentment this holiday season

Motherhood Made Simple ·

2025/11/24

WE'RE ON BREAK - This will be the last episode for 2025. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! I'll be back on January 5.If you're feeling the pull of great deals this holiday season and feeling tempted to buy more, newer, better things, I hope this episode will bless you! I'm sharing a few things I do when I'm struggling to feel content. Whether I feel I need something to make my life as a mom easier, increase my skill in a specific area or I'm tempted by an object promising to make me happy, I want

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54 | How to handle Christmas gifts as a minimalist mom

Motherhood Made Simple ·

2025/11/17

Struggling to make your Christmas list as a mom of toddlers? Today I'm sharing six mindsets that help me navigate Christmas gifts as a minimalist mom!LINKS 📖MY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODDLER MOMS📖 https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ READ MY BLOG micaela.ca/blog 💻EMAIL ME💻 hello@micaela.ca

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53 | Marriage after four kids in four years

Motherhood Made Simple ·

2025/11/10

Today my husband came to join us as we talk about marriage after four kids! We're sharing what we've learned, what works well for us and what we wish we knew before having kids. At the centre of it all, we talk about how our faith in God has kept us grounded as we navigate the busyness of having babies and toddlers. LINKS 📖MY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODDLER MOMS📖 https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ READ MY BLOG micaela.ca/blog 💻EMAIL ME💻 hello@micaela.ca

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52 | worried about making mistakes as a mom? here's...

Motherhood Made Simple ·

2025/11/03

In some ways, motherhood healed me from the trap of perfectionism! As moms, we all make mistakes and that can be hard to accept. Today I'm sharing why making mistakes is okay and how our faith in God changes everything. Be blessed!LINKS 📖MY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODDLER MOMS📖 https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ READ MY BLOG micaela.ca/blog 💻EMAIL ME💻 hello@micaela.ca CHAPTERS 00:00 Intro 00:56 Life updates 03:16 a motherhood pep talk

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51 | How to read the bible postpartum

Motherhood Made Simple ·

2025/10/27

I know, I know. It feels like you have no time to read the bible now that you're busy breastfeeding a newborn while chasing a toddler! In this episode I'm sharing the importance of reading the bible while freshly postpartum along with practical tips to make it happen. You CAN read the bible even as a two under two mom or in your postpartum season. I pray this episode blesses you today!LINKS 📖MY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODDLER MOMS📖 https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ READ MY BLOG micaela.ca/blog 💻EMAIL

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50 | How to get out of a creative rut for the...

Motherhood Made Simple ·

2025/10/20

If you're struggling to stay creative in the busyness of parenting toddlers, this episode is for you! I'm sharing in real time how I work myself out of a creative rut, along with specific prayers I pray to overcome apathy. LINKS 📖MY DEVOTIONAL FOR TODDLER MOMS📖 https://amzn.to/42UhhBQ READ MY BLOG micaela.ca/blog 💻EMAIL ME💻 hello@micaela.ca

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49 | Ilsa's Birth Story | Catching my own baby - my...

Motherhood Made Simple ·

2025/10/13

If you've always wanted to catch your own baby, you're going to love this birth story! With baby number four, I finally had my dream birth experience with a quick active labor phase, a waterbirth at home and the opportunity to catch my own baby. Whether you’re a first-time mom curious about natural birth, planning your own homebirth, or simply love hearing encouraging birth stories, Ilsa's Birth Story is packed with encouragement and practical tips as I share the events that lead up to my dream

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