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3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms
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A podcast with 3 actionable takeaways in every 30-minute episode because you are a busy mom with a full schedule and an even fuller brain. Listen in to feel encouraged and inspired, as we learn together how to overcome overwhelm and find more peace and magic in motherhood.
Hosted by Rachel Nielson, a mother, teacher, and writer.
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463: What If Your Only New Year Goal Was to Let Go of the Shoulds?
Jan 1200:25:49Tap to summarizeI recently sat down to reflect on 2025, and I was honestly shocked by how much lighter my life feels now compared to just a few years ago. I'm not talking about having less to do. I'm talking about releasing the weight of expectations that never fit me in the first place. The guilt over my son's screen time, the pressure to have my spiritual life look a certain way, the belief that I had to maximize my income at all costs. When I started letting those shoulds go, something beautiful happened—I made room for so much more joy. In this episode, I'm sharing specific examples of how I decluttered my motherhood in 2025 and what shifted when I gave myself permission to stop performing and start living. You'll also hear the first lesson from my Motherhood Decluttered audio course, which walks you through the process I used to create this kind of lightness and freedom in my own life. In this episode, you'll learn: ✨ The exact shoulds I released in 2025 (and the joy I found when I let them go) ✨ How decluttering your internal "motherhood closet" creates space for what actually matters to you ✨ Why letting go of heavy expectations isn't about doing less but about making room for more of what brings you aliveIf you've been carrying shoulds that don't fit you anymore, this episode will help you see that you don't have to become a "better" mom in 2026. You just need to become a less burdened one. For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. *** Announcements: Motherhood Decluttered: My Motherhood Decluttered audio course is $50 off through January 19th with code MOREJOY. Get it today for $47 and revisit it anytime you shift into a new season. Learn more at 3in30podcast.com/declutter.Flecks of Gold: Today is the last day of the Flecks of Gold New Year's Sale! Get 10% off with code NEWYEAR. Related Episodes: 214: Simple Tips to Create New Habits in the New Year // BJ Fogg 411: Decluttering That Sticks: 3 Mindset Changes for Lasting Impact // Erica Layne 462: 3 Questions for the New Year Episode Sponsors: Boll & Branch: Get 15% off your first set of sheets plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/3IN30. Wildgrain: Right now, Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off your first box—PLUS free Croissants for life—when you go to Wildgrain.com/3IN30 to start your subscription today. Let's Connect! Join me on Instagram! Get weekly-ish emails with BTS of my life Find Your Magic in Motherhood: Free 3-Day Email Course *** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →462: 3 Questions to Help You Grow This Year in Ways That Matter Most to You
Jan 500:44:26Tap to summarizeA few years ago, I was sitting in a coffee shop feeling completely overwhelmed by all the things I thought I should be doing better—as a mom, as a wife, in my work, in every area of my life. My brain was foggy, my to-do list felt impossible, and I couldn't shake the feeling that I was failing at everything. So I grabbed a pen and started writing—and three questions emerged that helped me cut through the noise and get clear on what I truly valued, not what everyone else expected of me. In this episode, I'm re-airing that original conversation from January 2022, and then coming back at the end to share what's happened since—what worked, what didn't, and how I'm answering those same questions for 2026. This isn't about pressure or perfection. It's about growing in ways that align with YOUR values. In this episode, you'll learn: ✨ Why you might be chasing growth without ever feeling successful—and how to fix that ✨ The uncomfortable question that instantly clarifies what truly matters to you ✨ How one small habit shift can create a ripple effect across your entire lifeIf you've been feeling like everyone else got a head start on 2026 except you, I hope this conversation reminds you that the right questions matter more than the perfect goals. For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. *** Announcements: Motherhood Decluttered Sale! My Motherhood Decluttered course is $50 off through January 19th with code MOREJOY. New Years Reflections Worksheet: If you want a worksheet to go through these three questions for yourself, I created one for you. Print it off, grab a cozy drink, and spend 20 minutes getting clear on what you actually want this year, not what you think you're supposed to want. Flecks of Gold: Shop our Flecks of Gold New Year's Sale! Get 10% off with code NEWYEAR through Jan 12! Related Episodes: 410: Align Your Goal-Setting with Your Menstrual Cycle // April Davis of Haus of Vagina 011: Setting Goals without Sacrificing Sanity // Monica Packer of About Progress 214: Simple Tips to Create New Habits in the New Year // BJ FoggEpisode Sponsors: Boll & Branch: Get 15% off your first set of sheets plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/3IN30. BetterHelp: 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy. Hungryroot: For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life. Go to Hungryroot.com/3IN30 and use code 3IN30. Let's Connect! Join me on Instagram! Get weekly-ish emails with BTS of my life Find Your Magic in Motherhood: Free 3-Day Email Course *** 00:00:00 Intro 08:17:00 One: What Small Habit? 11:44:00 Two: What Is Success? 17:40:00 Three: What If Only 3 Years? 27:59:26 Summary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →461: "I Hate You, Mom" — How to Respond When Holiday Stress Brings Big Emotions
Dec 2200:33:33Tap to summarizeIt's mid-December, everyone's running on fumes, and your child just screamed "I hate you." And even though you know it's the exhaustion talking, it still stings because you're killing yourself to make the holidays special, and this is what you get in return. The truth is, the holidays amplify everything: the excitement, the overstimulation, the meltdowns, and yes, the hurtful words our kids don't fully understand yet. But here's what I've learned after years of navigating big emotions with my own strong-willed kids: how we respond in these moments matters more than we think, and there are ways to handle it that actually strengthen our relationship with them instead of damaging it. This is an encore episode from March 2023, and I'm bringing it back because this message feels especially timely right now. I'm sharing audio from an Instagram Live I recorded about an experience with my son six years ago, and then I'll walk you through three things I've learned about what to do when your child says they hate you or uses other big, hurtful words that land like a punch. In this episode, you'll discover: 🎄 Why your instinct to "show them who's boss" in the heat of the moment actually backfires 🎄 The one-word response that validates your child's big feelings while protecting your own heart 🎄 How to know if your child needs outside support beyond what you can provide at home If your child has said "I hate you" to you this December, I want you to know you're not failing, and there is a way through this that brings you closer together instead of further apart. For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. *** Announcements: Start 2026 with more connection and less guilt. The Flecks of Gold Journal gives you a simple way to notice the good in your child in just a few minutes a day. Grab yours before the year ends. 💜 Related Episodes: 452: How to Repair with Your Child After Yelling // Devon Kuntzman 232: Minimizing Power Struggles // Denaye Barahona 030: How to Coach Your Children through Big Emotions // Georgia Anderson 004: How to Stop Yelling at your Kids // Ralphie Jacobs of Simply on Purpose Episode Sponsors: AirDoctor: Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code 3IN30 to get up to $300 off. It comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee and a 3-year warranty. Let's Connect! Join me on Instagram! Get weekly-ish emails with BTS of my life Find Your Magic in Motherhood: Free 3-Day Email Course *** 00:00:00 Introduction 03:02:00 The Story 18:46:00 One: Be the Adult 21:39:00 Two: Validate the Emotions 25:37:00 Three: Get Outside Support 29:20:05 Summary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transcribe →413: What to Do When You're Juggling Too Much // Amy Wilson
Jan 27, 202500:34:35Tap to summarizeFeeling maxed out? But also feeling like it’s YOUR fault you feel that way? You’re not alone! If you're caught in a cycle of overcommitment, self-criticism, and the struggle to say "yes" when you really want to say "no," this episode is for you!Join me as I chat with Amy Wilson, who shares invaluable insights for women navigating the challenges of over-commitment.In this episode, you’ll hear: - The best question to ask yourself to create more margin in your life (it's definitely not what you think!)- Why saying "no" is not always the "full sentence" we're led to believe it is (and what needs to come next!)- Tactics to help when saying “no” is met with uncomfortable silence. For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. PLUS, if you need help figuring out WHAT to put down in your life and HOW to articulate it to others, check out my audio course Declutter your Motherhood! This course offers insightful questions to help you pinpoint the sources of your overwhelm, along with compassionate scripts to explain your needs to family and friends. Now until the end of January, use the code NEWYEAR for $50 off! ***Announcement: Sign up for my Declutter your Motherhood Audio course by the end of January to get $50 off - use code NEWYEAR. Related Episodes: 293: Rethinking Housework // KC Davis262: 3 Ways to Recover from Mom Burnout211: Raising Independent Tweens & Teens // Amy & Margaret from What Fresh Hell PodcastSponsors:BetterHelp: 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy.Let’s Connect:Join me on Instagram!Get weekly-ish emails with BTS of my lifeFind Your Magic in Motherhood: Free 3-Day Email Course***
Transcribe →412: How to Overcome Overwhelm
Jan 20, 202500:49:04Tap to summarizeAs we enter this time of year, I find myself reflecting on clutter—both the physical clutter in my home and the mental clutter in my mind. I'm especially focused on those areas that feel disorganized and overwhelming.Can you relate? Last week, I shared an insightful interview with Erica Layne, discussing mindset shifts that can help us declutter our homes in lasting ways.This week, I want to dive into the topic of decluttering our mental spaces. To guide us, I've decided to share a recording of a live online masterclass that I taught last year about overcoming overwhelm. While it’s longer than my usual 30-minute episodes, it does have three takeaways, and I hope you'll find it incredibly valuable. In this episode, you’ll:- Learn about the difference between stress & overwhelm- Hear some strategies you can use if you’re in the midst of overwhelm- Receive some scripts you can use to opt out of commitments that are too much for you Thanks for taking some extra time today, beyond our regular thirty minutes, to learn about overcoming overwhelm! If you are interested in dedicating yourself to a true transformation - going from constant unhealthy overwhelm to more productive stress mixed with a lot more joy and fun - sign up for my Declutter your Motherhood Audio course by the end of January for $50 off with the code NEWYEAR. I'd love to have you with us! For full show notes, including the three takeaways, click here. ***Announcement: Sign up for my Declutter your Motherhood Audio course by the end of January to get $50 off - use code NEWYEAR. Related Episodes: 411: Decluttering That Sticks: 3 Mindset Changes for Lasting Impact // Erica Layne353: How to Declutter Your Busy Schedule // Miranda Anderson337: One Brilliant (and Easy!) Tool that Helps Me Manage My Mental LoadLet’s Connect:Join me on Instagram!Get weekly-ish emails with BTS of my lifeFind Your Magic in Motherhood: Free 3-Day Email Course***
Transcribe →411: Decluttering That Sticks: 3 Mindset Changes for Lasting Impact // Erica Layne
Jan 13, 202500:37:40Tap to summarizeWith the new year comes a new surge of energy for me to GET MY LIFE IN ORDER! My kids always laugh at me when I get these bursts of motivation because they never last. They roll their eyes and humor me as I declare plans to declutter our home and patiently wait for my resolve to fizzle.Is this cycle familiar to you too? Well, if so, you’re in for a treat. I truly believe that with some mindset shifts and a deeper commitment to our WHY for decluttering our homes, this can be the year that decluttering actually sticks. My guest today, Erica Layne from The Life on Purpose Movement, believes this too. On this week’s episode, Erica will share:- The simple mindset shift that can make it easier to "get to work" when you're feeling overwhelmed by your messy house. - What clutter does (and does NOT) say about you. - The best way to approach decluttering with sentimental items.Are you ready to start the decluttering process and follow through this time? Let’s do this! Plus, if you’re looking to dive deeper into mental decluttering, my Declutter Your Motherhood Course is currently $50 off through the end of January. For full show notes, including takeaways, click here. ***Announcements: - Sign up for my Declutter Your Motherhood Course and get $50 off through the end of January! Use code NEWYEAR to get $50 off through January. - Grab Erica’s worksheet: Digging Deep: A Worksheet to Help You Explore Your Relationship with Clutter So You Can Finally LET GORelated Episodes: 161: Cleaning & Organization Strategies for the Naturally-Messy Mom // Candi Kidd287: How to Organize Any Space // Candi Kidd351: Is Your Messy House Getting You Down? // Carly ThornockEpisode sponsors:Wild Grain: For a limited time, Wild Grain is offering our listeners $30 off your first box plus free croissants in every box when you start a subscription. Head to Wildgrain.com/3IN30, or you can use promo code 3IN30 at checkout.Let’s Connect:Join me on Instagram!Get weekly-ish emails with BTS of my lifeFind Your Magic in Motherhood: Free 3-Day Email Course***
Transcribe →410: Align Your Goal-Setting with Your Menstrual Cycle // April Davis of Haus of Vagina
Jan 6, 202500:37:09Tap to summarizeAs we dive into the season of goal-setting and resolutions, I want to start with an episode focused on honoring and understanding our female bodies and how that relates to goal-setting.Because guess what? As women, we are physiologically unable to have the same level of energy and motivation every single day of the month due to our menstrual cycles, and that TRUTH should absolutely change the way that we set goals. We will not be exactly consistent with goals because our bodies are not exactly consistent, and that is okay!In this episode, April Davis of Haus of Vagina educates us on our menstrual cycles and how to align our goals with our cycles, including:1. The four phases of the menstrual cycle.2. What to expect from ourselves during each phase.3. Strategies for aligning our goals and ambitions with our cycle.Tune into the episode to learn more! I’ve also designed a FREE worksheet that recaps April’s awesome information. This is an incredible resource for you or any woman or girl in your life. I wish I had known this stuff decades ago! For full show notes, as well as a summary of the takeaways, click here. Take care of yourself, my friend, especially if you’re luteal! xo***Announcements: -Get my FREE worksheet to go along with this episode!-Please consider leaving a review for the podcast! Great reviews help us get even more great people on the show! If you're not sure how to leave a review, click here.Related Episodes: 163: How to Achieve Any Goal // Jen Kane267: How to Stop Procrastinating in the New Year // Monica Packer320: Making Space for Self-Care: It Might Not Be As Hard As You Think // Dr. Nicole SparksEpisode sponsors:Helix: Go to helixsleep.com/3in30 for 25% Off Sitewide + 2 Free Dream Pillows with Mattress Purchase.BetterHelp: 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy.Let’s Connect:Join me on Instagram!Get weekly-ish emails with BTS of my lifeFind Your Magic in Motherhood: Free 3-Day Email Course
Transcribe →409: 3 Highs and 3 Lows of My 2024
Dec 30, 202400:28:13Tap to summarizeHappy Monday, my friends! I am truly so grateful to be with you on this final Monday of 2024. Today's episode is going to be a bit more personal than usual, as I spend some time talking through the highs and lows of my year. As I shared in last week's encore episode with Chatbooks co-founder Vanessa Quigley, I love to spend time at the end of the year reflecting on questions my mom used to ask me when I was growing up. I've done it pretty much every year for 25 years, and I am honored to bring a little sample of that to the podcast today and share with all of you. Today, I will be sharing 3 of my 2024 highlights and 3 of my 2024 challenges. For full show notes, as well as a summary of the takeaways, click here. If you want a guide as you reflect over the year, I’ve designed a printable and fillable worksheet to help you through the reflection process. I’d love to hear your highs and lows! Come share with me on Instagram! ***Announcements: -Head to Miss Freddy's to get your photos organized! -Use Code 3in30 to get 10% off Flecks of Gold Journals this holiday season! -Use code 3in30 for 20% off your Chatbooks order through January 4th, 2025-Get my FREE worksheet for your New Year's reflection! -Please consider leaving a review for the podcast! Great reviews help us get even more great people on the show! If you're not sure how to leave a review, click here. Related Episodes: 215: 3 Questions to Ask Yourself for the New Year267: How to Stop Procrastinating in the New Year // Monica Packer349: Overcoming Decision Fatigue through Reflection // Emily P. FreemanLet’s Connect:Join me on Instagram!Get weekly-ish emails with BTS of my lifeFind Your Magic in Motherhood: Free 3-Day Email Course***
Transcribe →408: How to Reflect on the Year as a Family // Vanessa Quigley of Chatbooks
Dec 23, 202400:34:11Tap to summarizeAs we wrap up another year, it’s the perfect moment to reflect as a family and set intentions for the upcoming year. In this episode, I’m thrilled to welcome rockstar mom and business owner Vanessa Quigley of Chatbooks. Vanessa shares insightful ways to help your family make the most of this transitional time of year, including:1. Six end-of-year questions to ask each family member to reflect on and share.2. How to choose a "family theme" for the upcoming year.3. A simple way to capture and look back on all of your family memories from the year. Jump into the episode to learn more about each of these takeaways. To further help, I’ve also designed a printable and fillable worksheet to guide your family through the reflection process. Share it with your loved ones and spark fantastic conversations! For full show notes, as well as a summary of the takeaways, click here. Happy Holidays! xo***Announcements: -Use Code 3in30 to get 10% off Flecks of Gold Journals this holiday season! -Use code 3in30 for 20% off your Chatbooks order through January 4th, 2025-Get my FREE worksheet to go along with this episode! -Please consider leaving a review for the podcast! Great reviews help us get even more great people on the show! If you're not sure how to leave a review, click here. Related Episodes: 215: 3 Questions to Ask Yourself for the New Year267: How to Stop Procrastinating in the New Year // Monica Packer349: Overcoming Decision Fatigue through Reflection // Emily P. FreemanEpisode sponsors:Earth Breeze: Go to earthbreeze.com/3in30 for 40% off with your subscription now.Quince: Go to Quince.com/3in30 for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Let’s Connect:Join me on Instagram!Get weekly-ish emails with BTS of my lifeFind Your Magic in Motherhood: Free 3-Day Email Course
Transcribe →407: A Two-Minute Daily Practice to Transform your Mental Health
Dec 16, 202400:30:29Tap to summarizeFeeling overwhelmed and in need of a mental health boost? Join me as I share a simple daily practice that takes just two minutes!In this episode, I’ll explore three transformative benefits of a 2-minute journaling routine, including: Discovering “glimmers” in your day to promote healing. Harnessing the power of gratitude to build resilience. Embracing positive moments to help quiet anxiety. For full show notes and a deeper dive into these takeaways, click here. ***Announcement: On Dec 16, take advantage of our Christmas Flash Sale! Take $5 off your Flecks of Gold Journal. After Dec 16, use Code 3in30 to get 10% off Flecks of Gold Journals this holiday season! Related Episodes: 401: How Radical Gratitude Can Change Your Life // Dr. Tanmeet Sethi359: A Simple Reframe to Help You Journal Consistently349: Overcoming Decision Fatigue through Reflection // Emily P. FreemanEpisode sponsors:Earth Breeze: Go to earthbreeze.com/3in30 for 40% off with your subscription now.Quince: Go to Quince.com/3in30 for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.BetterHelp: 3 in 30 Takeaways for Moms is sponsored by BetterHelp. Go to betterhelp.com/3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy.LMNT: Get your free LMNT Sample Pack with any purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/3in30MeUndies: To get 20% off your first order, plus free shipping, go to meundies.com/3in30 and enter promo code 3in30.Let’s Connect:Join me on Instagram!Get weekly-ish emails with BTS of my lifeFind Your Magic in Motherhood: Free 3-Day Email Course***
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