More Time for Mom
Are you a worn-out mom who used to be the star of the office, spend 45 minutes doing your hair and makeup, and take romantic getaways before you had kids…but now you’re constantly behind and out of PTO at work, there are three days’ worth of dishes piled in the sink, the kids scream when tablet time is over, and you’re so touched out by 8pm that you scroll Instagram instead of spending time with your husband?
Welcome to the club. If you’re paralyzed by what to do first whenever you miraculously find 15 free minutes and fall asleep in tears because you’ve always tried to do everything right but now it feels so wrong, you are NOT alone. I went crazy trying to “balance” it all and believing other experts who tell you to just wake up earlier or manage your time better. Turns out you’re not the problem; toxic productivity culture has led you to equate your self-worth with what you have to show for your time.
I’ve spent years applying my PhD research skills to find scientifically proven strategies for keeping up without burning out—then tailoring them for busy mamas whose hands, hearts, and schedules are fuller than they ever imagined. Now I’ve helped dozens of other women discover the hidden causes behind your stress so you can reclaim your time, restore your energy, rediscover your identity, and look back in 20 years with pride instead of regret.
Join me, Dr. Amber Curtis—certified life coach, behavioral science professor, public speaker, devoted wife, and mom of four—every Tuesday for real, raw stories and actionable advice on productivity, organization, time management, and that elusive thing we call work-life “balance” so you can be the happy, present wife and mom you dream of without sacrificing the talents you’re meant to share with the world.
Ready to make more time for YOU? Hit play and make sure to tune in for new episodes every Tuesday.
It's time to take back your life for who and what you love. You’ll soon realize “time” was never the problem after all.
Episodes
50 episodes
Is Your Nervous System Ruining Your Relationships? 3 Keys to Secure Attachment
We all need connection but if your nervous system got wired to perceive attachment as unsafe, it’ll sabotage ALL your relationships. In this powerful follow-up on attachment theory, I’m unpacking the truth behind how attachment styles ...
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Episode 48
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24:13
4 Attachment Styles Every Mom MUST Know (For Yourself & Your Kids)
If you’ve ever been frustrated by or struggled to connect with someone you love, you’ve GOT to understand the four attachment styles that dictate all your relationships—especially marriage & motherhood. Today we’re diving into attachment th...
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Episode 47
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17:52
The Most Important Mindset Shift You’ll Ever Make as a Mom & Why SMART Women Stay Stuck
This episode is feisty in the best way. Too many moms—and the smartest ones at that—succumb to the trap of two vicious, popular mindsets that prevent them from taking true control over their own life and happiness. I want so much more for...
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Episode 46
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14:08
Why Plans & Goals BACKFIRE (and What You REALLY Need for Success)
In this bonus episode, I share a recent training I gave that underscores why it's NOT your fault that you fall short on your goals or can't seem to change your habits.You'll learn: Why all the standard productivity and p...
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Episode 45
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Why You Never Change: The Neuroscience of Staying Stuck
In this first episode of the new year, I’m naming the real reason so many women—especially high-achieving, overwhelmed moms—set goals every January but still end up quickly reverting back to old patterns. Even when you want change. Eve...
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Episode 44
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29:51
Moms’ HARDEST Week of the Year (and How to Get Through It)
In this episode, I name what so many moms quietly feel: the week after Christmas is often the hardest week of the entire year—not because you’re doing anything wrong, but because your nervous system is depleted and your circumstances hav...
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Episode 43
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The Dopamine Trap of Christmas: Why You're Likely to Feel Disappointed
Christmas is supposed to feel magical… so why are so many moms disappointed once it finally arrives?If you find yourself feeling let down, overstimulated, exhausted, or even sad on/after Christmas, you didn’t do anything wrong. Your brain did e...
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Episode 42
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11:28
Why Losing Control Feels Like Losing Yourself: The Survival Response That’s COSTING You Connection
If you’re the kind of mom who only feels okay when everything is under control (the house, your to-do list, the kids’ moods, even your own emotions), you can’t afford to miss this powerful interview with Dr. Hayden Finch on “control mode”: that...
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Episode 41
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Your Childhood Shapes Your Motherhood: The Neuroscience Behind Why You Feel SO Triggered as a Mom
In this deeply honest conversation, I unpack how your childhood, nervous system, & subconscious wiring shape the way you show up as a wife & mom today. I delve into why you feel so triggered by “small” things, why mindset work &a...
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Episode 40
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45:57
When You Hate Your Body but Don’t Want to Work Out: Reversing ‘Mom Bod’ FAST with Tiffany Wickes
No one prepares you for the way motherhood changes your body, and then it’s all too easy to put your health last because you’re so busy and tired. That was me for a LONG time—until I met health & fitness coach Tiffany Wickes.In this ...
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Episode 39
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53:36
Setting & Holding Boundaries: The Neuroscience of Saying NO
Why are boundaries SO hard? Because they force your brain to choose between listening to yourself and keeping others happy. You want to honor your own needs but if your nervous system thinks doing so will have negative social or relational cons...
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Episode 38
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51:19
Are You 'The Little Red Hen'? The Story EVERY High-Functioning Mom Can Relate To
Whether you’ve heard the story of The Little Red Hen or not, you know what it’s like to feel like you’re doing everything and everyone else gets to enjoy the fruits of your labor. This classic children’s story epitomizes the struggle o...
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Episode 37
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20:14
How High-Functioning Anxiety Shows Up In Mom Life: What Drives All Your Doing
If you had it all together before kids but now feel like everything’s constantly falling apart, this episode is for you. I break down how high-functioning anxiety deviously shows up in mom life and why so many driven, capable women mistake it f...
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Episode 36
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26:38
Is It Ambition or Anxiety? 30 Signs You Might Have High-Functioning Anxiety
If you look calm and capable on the outside but constantly feel like a wreck inside, you’re not alone. This episode dives into the hidden world of high-functioning anxiety—the stress that hides beneath productivity, perfectionism, and people-pl...
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Episode 35
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26:18
Why You Always Feel Behind: Procrastination & High-Functioning Anxiety with Dr. Hayden Finch
If you’ve got it all together on the outside but are running on fumes, constantly feel like a failure, and seem to only get things done under pressure…this episode will completely change your perspective on life.Dr. Hayden Finch (license...
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Episode 34
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46:39
Realizing Your Strengths Were Survival Skills: The Hidden Cost of High Achievement
What if your greatest traits—the things you’ve always prided yourself on and been recognized for—are actually survival responses your nervous system took on from complex trauma as a child? In this extremely personal and vulnerable episode, I sh...
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Episode 33
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18:15
When Birth Breaks You: Healing the Hidden Wounds That Shape Motherhood (with Brigid Tebaldi)
What if your struggles with anxiety, irritability, or disconnection trace back to how your birth unfolded? Join me as I interview board-certified women’s health coach, Brigid Tebaldi, to understand how birth trauma affects your mind, marriage, ...
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Episode 32
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42:20
Plan Like a PRO: 14 Neuroscience-Based Planning Tips for Busy Moms
Whether you’re brand-new to planning or a planner addict like me, here are 14 neuroscience-based planning tips that will help you maximize your time for who and what you love.In this episode, I’m divulging the signature, science-backed p...
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Episode 31
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35:48
The Mental Load of Mess & DOABLE Decluttering (with Emily McDermott)
Physical and digital clutter isn’t just overwhelming; it’s actually stealing our time and energy while harming both our and our kids’ mental health. But even when we want to do something about it, DEcluttering feels so daunting. Get re...
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Episode 30
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43:19
How Much Is Too Much? The Overwhelming Cost of Constant Information & Nonstop Notifications
Your brain was never designed to handle the nonstop notifications coming at you in this digital age, so it’s no wonder you feel overwhelmed. Whether you realize it or not, “information overload” is taking a real toll on your attention span, pro...
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Episode 29
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25:54
The REAL Driver of Female Behavior: Hormone-Hack Your Goals, Part 2
Spoiler alert: Everything you do comes down to hormones. But while men are primarily motivated by dopamine, cutting-edge research shows female behavior is much more dominated by another hormone: oxytocin.In this sequel to last w...
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Episode 28
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27:04
How to Hormone-Hack Your Goals, Part 1: Dopamine
Ever wonder why you're so excited to start something new, but then get quickly fall off track? It all comes down to HORMONES! Over the next few episodes, I’m unpacking the hormones you need to know to boost motivation, stay consistent, and see ...
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Episode 27
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23:10
Driven or Drained? Honoring Your Capacity Without Guilt
Are you being called to push or pause right now? Fall often feels like a prime time to go after your goals, yet many moms feel unmotivated and melancholic once kids return to school and they finally get a little margin back in their day....
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Episode 26
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19:58
The ROOT of People-Pleasing: Beware Wounding Your Kids Like This!
You would never intentionally hurt your kids, yet there’s a high chance you’re sending this subconscious message in your parenting—one that not only wounds their sense of self, but puts immense pressure on them to keep you happy in order to fee...
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Episode 25
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16:19
4 Steps to Make ANY Change Easier: Transitions Without Turmoil
All change—even really simple or good change—is hard because your brain inevitably perceives it as a threat.In this episode, you get exclusive access to my powerful “Transitions Without Turmoil” masterclass where I review the ne...
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Episode 24
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