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What life skills do kids and teens actually need before they leave home? And how can busy moms start teaching those skills without adding even more to their already full plates?
In this episode of the Secrets of Supermom Show, Lori sits down with Katie Kimball of Raising Healthy Families to talk about helping kids become more independent, capable, and confident through real-life skills like cooking, meal planning, grocery shopping, budgeting, communication, and more.
Katie shares practical ways moms can gradually release responsibility to their children, why teaching life skills actually helps reduce the mental load for moms, and how to prepare teens for adulthood without panic. They also discuss executive functioning, agency, motivation, and why some of the most important skills aren’t taught in school.
Katie is a former teacher, TEDx speaker, mom of four, and creator of Kids Cook Real Food, Teens Cook Real Food, and the #LifeSkillsNow virtual summer camp.
Plus — exciting news! Supermom Summer Camp and LifeSkillsNow overlap June 8–12, making it the perfect week for moms to fill their own cups while their kids learn practical life skills that help lighten the load at home.
In this episode, we cover:
Why teaching life skills helps reduce the mental load for moms
The gradual release of responsibility for kids and teens
Cooking, grocery shopping, meal planning, and financial literacy
How to motivate teens to learn real-world skills
Executive functioning and independence
Preparing kids for adulthood without overwhelm
The importance of agency, confidence, and competence
How moms can start small today
Resources Mentioned:
Katie Kimball / Raising Healthy Families
Kids Cook Real Food
Teens Cook Real Food
#LifeSkillsNow Virtual Summer Camp
Supermom Summer Camp
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Why do kids struggle so much with time management — and why does it often turn into stress, meltdowns, and constant reminders for moms?
In this episode, Lori sits down with Mindy Hudon, a speech-language pathologist with more than 30 years of experience helping children with communication and executive function challenges. Mindy is the co-owner of Achieve Speech & Language Services, the creator of the Bee A Time Keeper® clock, and the award-winning author of Kodi’s Adventures: How I Learned to Defeat the Time Snatcher.
Together, they discuss:
 Why many children are “time blind” 
 How executive function impacts planning, transitions, and routines 
 Why kids may not actually be ignoring you 
 How visual tools can reduce anxiety and help children self-manage 
 The connection between ADHD and time management struggles 
 Practical ways moms can teach kids independence without constant nagging 
 Simple strategies to make mornings, transitions, and routines easier 
If you’ve ever felt frustrated trying to get everyone out the door on time, this episode will help you better understand what’s really happening — and give you practical tools you can start using right away.

🎉 Registration is now open for Supermom Summer Camp — a fun, virtual event for busy moms who want more balance, less overwhelm, and practical systems that actually work in real life. Learn more at Supermom Summer Camp!
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Today on The Secrets of Supermom Show, Lori sits down with Nikki Cheak to talk about why so many busy moms feel exhausted, foggy, and overwhelmed—even when they think they’re “doing everything right.”
Nikki shares simple, realistic nutrition strategies for moms navigating busy schedules, hormone changes, and the mental load of motherhood. From understanding blood sugar and protein to reducing decision fatigue around meals, this episode is packed with practical tips that actually fit into real life.
You’ll hear:
 Why healthy eating feels so hard for busy moms 
 The connection between nutrition, energy, and brain fog 
 Small nutrition swaps that can make a big difference 
 How to simplify meal planning and reduce overwhelm 
 Why “all or nothing” thinking keeps moms stuck 
 Easy ways to create healthier habits without perfection 
If you’re tired of feeling like you have to choose between taking care of everyone else and taking care of yourself, this conversation will leave you encouraged and empowered with small steps you can start today.
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What if the reason productivity feels so hard… isn’t you?
In this episode of The Secrets of Supermom Show, Lori sits down with cycle-syncing expert and feminine leadership coach Renae Fieck to talk about why traditional productivity advice doesn’t work for women—and what to do instead.
Renae shares her powerful story of building a business during one of the hardest seasons of her life, after her husband’s brain tumor diagnosis, and how that journey led her to completely rethink how women work, rest, and show up.
You’ll learn how your energy naturally shifts throughout the month, why some days feel effortless while others feel impossible, and how to start working with your body instead of constantly fighting against it.
This conversation is equal parts eye-opening and freeing—especially if you’ve ever felt like you’re the problem when you can’t keep up.
In this episode, we cover:
 What “cycle syncing” actually means (in a practical, non-woo way) 
 Why women aren’t meant to operate on a 24-hour productivity cycle 
 The 4 phases of your cycle and how they impact your energy, mood, and focus 
 How to plan your work, workouts, and life around your natural rhythms 
 Why rest is a strategic productivity tool (not a luxury) 
 Simple ways to start paying attention to your energy today 
If you’re tired of pushing through, burning out, and wondering why things feel harder than they should… this episode will give you a whole new perspective.
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What does it really mean to "communicate while female"? Dr. Kate Mason — executive communications coach, world-champion debater, and author of Powerfully Likeable — joins Lori to unpack the invisible tightropes women walk at work every single day.

Kate shares why likability is a form of power (not a liability), the difference between imposter syndrome and what she calls "imposing syndrome," and why women are statistically the best negotiators in the world — just not when negotiating for themselves.

Plus: why the hard conversations you have at home make you better at work, how to advocate for a promotion without it feeling emotional, and the one small daily habit that changes everything.

If you've ever toned yourself down to seem more "professional," or held back an idea because you didn't want to bother anyone — this episode is for you.
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