Mom-Life Coaching: Make Motherhood Work For You

Are you a mom juggling the demands of young kids, a professional life, and / or your own needs, yet still feeling stuck in problematic patterns of thought or self-destructive habits that keep you from your huge goals as mom? Imagine experiencing significant growth through sessions packed with practical tools, simple action items, and powerful questions that spark deep change and help you create a more desirable future reality.

With a wealth of experience in my own mom life and through coaching others, I guide moms like you toward clear boundaries, meaningful relationships, and much joy. During our first meeting, we’ll explore your present reality, and together, uncover a different way forward.

The first step? Keep reading to learn more about how mom-life coaching can help you.

Mom-Life Coaching

With a wealth of experience in my own mom life and through coaching others, I guide moms like you toward clear boundaries, meaningful relationships, and much joy. During our first meeting, we’ll explore your present reality, and together, uncover a different way forward.

The first step? Keep reading to learn more about how mom-life coaching can help you.

A new way to approach motherhood

If you’re overwhelmed, overstimulated, second-guessing yourself, or secretly wondering if you’re the only mom who hasn’t figured this out — you’re not alone. According to Motherly’s 2021 survey, 93% of mothers report feeling burnt out!

It’s hard to feel ok in a society that is not.

I coach moms who are smart, capable, and doing so much — and still feel like they’re barely holding it together.

If you’re not even sure what kind of help you need — just that something needs to change — this list is for you.

Below is a list of questions moms might ask before working with me. Did an actual mom ask each one? Not exactly. But they’re based on real conversations I’ve had with moms like you who are stretched thin and wondering what kind of support might actually help. If you're nodding along, you're in the right place.

Should I even need help?

I should be able to figure this out on my own. Why would I hire a coach?

If you’re used to being the one others rely on — the capable one, the strong one, the one who figures things out — asking for help might feel like failure. But here’s the truth: coaching isn’t about fixing something broken. It’s about support, clarity, and momentum. It’s about having a skilled thinking partner to help you pause, reflect, and move forward in a way that actually works for you. The smartest, most self-aware people I know don’t go it alone — they build support systems. Coaching is one of the best ones out there.

Is my life even "bad enough" to justify hiring help?

You don’t have to be drowning to deserve a life raft. Coaching isn’t reserved for emergencies — it’s a tool for growth, clarity, and sustainable change. If your days feel like a blur, if you’re doing so much but still feeling behind, or if you’ve just lost sight of what you want for yourself in this season… that’s enough. Support is allowed to feel good, not just necessary.

Will I be judged for how messy or disorganized things are in my life?

No. My job is never to judge — it’s to understand where you’re starting from and where you want to go. Life is complex and demanding, and it makes total sense that things feel chaotic. I’m here to help you step out of survival mode, not shame you for being in it. In fact, the moms I work with often tell me they’ve never felt so seen, heard, and safe in a space where nothing needs to be polished up to be worthy. You show up, I show up, we get to work.

Is this going to be one more thing I feel guilty for not doing "right"?

Absolutely not. Coaching with me is not a set of rules or a pressure-filled checklist. It’s a space to be honest, get curious, and make things easier — not harder. If anything, coaching helps you unpack the guilt and make choices from your values, with your temperament in mind. Your inner critic is a part of you, but she’s not in charge. You’ll leave our sessions feeling lighter, clearer, and more grounded. That’s the point.

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Is "mom-life coaching" right for me?

How do I know if mom-life coaching is right for me?

Coaching is right for you if you want things to feel better — not perfect, but better. You want being a mom in this season to be less frustrating and more fulfilling. Less stressful, and more satisfying. You’ve had the thought “it shouldn’t be this hard!” But since you’re so in it, you don’t have the perspective to come up with ways to make it easier. That’s where I come in.

You don’t need a diagnosis or a rock-bottom moment to benefit from mom-life coaching. If you’re feeling stuck, stretched thin, or unsure how to get from where you are to where you want to be — coaching helps you bridge that gap. Together, we will make things clearer, more doable, more aligned with who you are and how you want to live.

What exactly does a "mom-life coach" do?

What, you’ve never heard of a mom-life coach? Maybe that’s because I made up the term.

My work is all about YOU, a person who is a parent. I’ve dedicated Ready Set Moms to helping women feel more capable and at ease in motherhood. We do that by understanding what’s important to you (your values), how you’re built (your temperament), and what you want (your goals).

I’m not a parenting coach, who might help you with your child’s discipline, sleep, nutrition, or behavior.

Think of me as your thought partner, your mirror, your strategy consultant, and your gentle-but-direct support as you follow through with making changes. I help you get clear on what matters to you — not what everyone else says you should do — and then support you as you take meaningful, sustainable steps toward the life you actually want.

All of my clients benefit from an approach that combines mindset and skillset. Both. Always both.

Mindset work will address things like:

• Your inner critic
• Your expectations
• Your tendency to compare
• Your tendency to get overstimulated or overwhelmed
• Perfectionism

Skillset work could include:

• Household systems — Laundry, chores, meals, kids clothes, toy rotation
• Transitions — Morning and evening steps, leaving home and returning
• Calendar/planner — Practice using these basic tools in ways that make sense for your brain and family work
• Triggers — Identifying things that trigger you, and identifying what you can do before, during, and after those moments to feel and act more in line with your values and self-identity

Clients leave each session with insight, clarity, and next steps to practice.

What's the difference between coaching and therapy?

Therapy is often about healing — looking back, working through past trauma, managing mental health diagnoses. Coaching is more about forward momentum. We focus on where you are now and where you want to go. Coaching doesn’t replace therapy, but for many moms, it’s the missing piece that turns insight into action. We’re not analyzing your childhood — we’re building your next season.

I've read all the parenting books and tried all the planners. How is this different?

It’s my opinion that we are in an era of too much information. For myself, I also read all the books, listened to the podcasts, and spent (a lot of) time in the mom forums. The result was a trap: In trying to learn it all and get it right, I outsourced my judgment and lost touch with my inner wisdom.

Coaching isn’t one-size-fits-all advice or another system to “stick to.” It’s not about squeezing yourself into someone else’s method — it’s about building something around you. Coaching is responsive, personal, and interactive. It’s not about doing more — it’s about doing what matters, in a way that actually works for your real life, your temperament, your values. A good coaching conversation can do more than 300 pages ever could.

AND, if you’ve learned something in a book, etc., but you’re having a hard time implementing it, I can support you in that!

Can you really help me?

What kinds of things do you help moms with?

I help moms figure out how to live in a way that feels more manageable, meaningful, and fulfilling. That might mean building systems that actually stick. It might mean rewriting the script in your head that says you're failing. It might mean carving out time for yourself without guilt, tackling the mental load, getting out of decision fatigue, or learning to communicate your needs with your partner. Most moms come to me feeling overwhelmed, overextended, and under-supported. We change that — from the inside out.

How will this actually help me feel less overwhelmed?

I’m not going to give you a to-do list to “fix” your life. Coaching helps you see what’s actually adding to your overwhelm (spoiler: it’s not always the laundry). We work together to come up with strategies — and actually implement them — that lighten the load mentally, emotionally, and practically. You’ll start seeing what’s yours to carry, what you can delegate or drop, and how to approach your days with more calm, clarity, and confidence.

What if I don't even know what I want or need right now?

That’s more common than you think. You don’t have to show up with a plan. You just have to show up. I’ll ask the right questions, reflect back what I hear, and help you uncover what’s been buried under all the noise and pressure. Knowing what you want isn’t a prerequisite — it’s something we can discover together.

I'm a single mom / a mom of a special-needs child / I have one child / I have four children / I have twins / I have ADHD. How can you help me?

Every mom’s life looks different — that’s why coaching with me is personalized. You’re not getting a program designed for a generic mom (I’ve never met her) with unlimited time and endless support. You’re getting a real person (hi!) who listens carefully and helps you build a version of mom-life that honors your actual circumstances, your values, and your bandwidth. Whether you’re solo parenting, coordinating care for a child with extra needs, navigating multiple sports schedules, or recalibrating after baby #1 — we’ll work with your reality.

Do you only work with moms of younger kids?

Not at all. I work with moms of babies, school-aged kids, teens — and often moms in transition, like expecting another baby, going back to work, shifting careers, or moving. The common thread isn’t the age of your kids — it’s how you are doing and what you want. If you’re carrying too much, questioning your path, or just ready for things to feel better, this is for you.

What if my partner isn't on board with this kind of thing?

Coaching isn’t about proving something to anyone else. It’s about supporting you, so you can move through life with more clarity, intention, and ease. Often, when one parent starts making thoughtful, values-aligned changes, it positively impacts the whole household — whether or not your partner is “on board” at the start. And if your partner has questions, I’m happy to help you talk through how this investment supports not just you, but your family life.

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What would working together look like?

How does coaching work — is it a course, a program, calls?

It’s a series of 1:1 coaching sessions — just you and me and a non-judgmental space.

The most common setup in my practice is a series of 6 sessions, spread out over 3 months. We meet every other week by video or phone. In person meetings might be an option in Bend.

Each session is 50 minutes long and designed around you: what you're experiencing (e.g. mom guilt, not enough time in the day, being a working mom, etc.), what you want (e.g. to feel like a better parent, to become your best self, and what’s getting in your way (e.g. specific challenges).

This isn’t a course or a one-size-fits-all system. It’s real conversation, thoughtful reflection, and practical support that moves your life forward in a way that fits your actual season of motherhood.

I have tools and templates I share with clients to support their work and come up with creative solutions specifically tailored for you.

I'm already behind on everything. How would I even fit coaching into my schedule?

Magic. (I wish.)

I get it, where is the time going to come from? Coaching is kind of like slowing down to speed up, but speed and productivity aren’t necessarily our goals. Your goals are more likely to sound like “feeling in control, yelling less, and having room to breathe and maybe even have some fun.”

Yes, it’s 2 hours out of your month. But it gives you back so much more in mental space, emotional energy, and time for the things that are important to you. One hour with me can help you untangle things that have been weighing you down for months. Coaching is an investment of time that actually pays off in more capacity.

In terms of implementation, you’ll be practicing your tools during times you would be doing the things anyway, so it’s not like marathon training where you need to budget in all those long runs.

AND, once you get your new systems in place, you will find yourself with more time and capacity. I love that for you.

Will I have to change everything about how I do things?

Nope. We are real people so we dwell in reality around here.

This isn’t a lifestyle overhaul. It’s a thoughtful look at what’s working and what’s not, so you can make small shifts that lead to big relief. Some moms do make big changes — because they want to. But many make small, sustainable tweaks to routines, systems, and thought patterns that ripple out into more ease, more clarity, and more alignment with their real values.

You won’t have to become a whole new person. You’ll become more yourself.

What will I get out of this?

Can you help with time management, routines, and mental load stuff?

Yes — and not in the “just make a color-coded chart” kind of way. I live for this stuff.

We’ll look at how your time, energy, responsibilities, and bandwidth actually work in your life. We’ll untangle the invisible labor, rewrite unspoken expectations, and build routines that work for you.

This isn’t about squeezing more in — it’s about making space for what matters and letting the rest be simpler.

What kinds of results have other moms gotten from working with you?

Moms I’ve worked with report feeling clearer, calmer, more capable, and more like themselves again. They create systems that actually stick, shift the way they think about their time and energy, and start showing up for their lives with more ease and intention. They feel less reactive, more grounded, and more present with their families — and with themselves. Sometimes the results are big, bold changes. Sometimes they’re subtle but powerful. Either way, you feel the difference.

Oh, you want actual examples? Sure. Here are a few:

Overwhelm — This mom is holding it together, but when she thinks about her own life as a mom + parenting in today's political environment, she cracks and either shakes with rage or starts sobbing. In our sessions we're processing this struggle in real time, putting up some energetic boundaries, putting some things in perspective, and keeping a "doing what I can" list.

Balance — This mom feels like work + family get all of her time and there's nothing left for her. This is both a feeling and a reality when we look at a time audit of her week. We're working with her calendar and weekly planner, moving things around, letting some things go, and building in pockets of time for things that are fun, fulfilling, and joyful.

Making it work — This mom is nervous about the upcoming transition from the school year to summer, and we're working through both her mindset and real-world logistics.

How much does it cost, and is it worth it?

Please see the coaching page for current costs and packages.

As for whether it’s worth it… only you can answer that. But if you’re spending your days juggling everything and still feeling like you’re falling short, then yes — support, clarity, and a sustainable path forward could be incredibly worth it.

Coaching doesn’t just help you get through your days more efficiently. It helps you shape a life that feels like a home you want to live in.

Are you telling me I don't have to go it alone anymore?

I know it can feel like you should be the one holding everything together. But even the strongest moms need support — not because they’re weak, but because what they’re doing matters.

(Is Simone Biles less of a badass because she has a gymnastics coach?)

If something here resonated with you, and you’re wondering if coaching could help you feel more like yourself again — calmer, clearer, more fulfilled — I’d love to talk with you about it.

You can book an “Is This for Me?” Call (that’s what I call a no-pressure consultation) and we’ll talk about what’s going on, what you want, and whether coaching might be a fit. No hard sell, no commitment, no guilt trip. Just a conversation.

At the end of the day, I want you to feel good in your life as a mom, not just get through it.

Remember, the good news is you don’t have to do this alone. I specialize in helping moms navigate the chaos of their daily lives with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Whether this is your first time exploring the coaching process or you're ready to deepen your growth, taking that first step could change your day-to-day life in the best possible way. Consider this your sign to invest in a valuable resource that’s designed with you in mind—because your goals, your joy, and your peace matter.

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