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.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 23 minutes
- Episodes
- 28
- Years Active
- 2025
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…
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…
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…
When Your Crankiness Takes Over
It’s no secret: You’re just NOT your best self when you're stressed and overstimulated.
In this episode, I divulge the many things making me cranky these days, how I’m handling my emoti…
Navigating BIG Back-to-School Emotions
Transitions like back to school season bring up all kinds of emotions—for you and your kids.
In this episode, I review all kinds of transitions moms can face and normalize how stressful …
What's REALLY Behind Time "Management"
It’s everywhere: the lie that better managing your time will solve all your problems. While well-intentioned and appealing, this false belief actually masks a much deeper issue that no …
When Life LIFES
It never fails: you make plans, and unexpected obstacles wreck them. But what if that’s LIFE? How can you stop making challenges mean anything is wrong and start embracing the truth tha…
Stop Self-Sabotage FOR GOOD
Do you struggle to follow through with what you want to do? Do you commit to doing something different or better, only to end up doing the opposite of what you know you should? You are …
Are You Winning at Parenting? How to Know
How do you know if you're winning or losing at parenting? As a mom, you want to get it RIGHT: to know you're doing a good job, that all the hardship and self-sacrifice you're enduring i…
The GREATEST Gift You Can Give Your Kids (It's So Not What You Think!)
Every mom wants to give their kids the world: to spare them from hardship, set them up for success, & see them be happy. Yet that’s NOT what your kids need from you the most!
The greates…
6 Truths About Making Time for YOU
As a busy mom, there’s so much you dream of doing for yourself and yet every time you think you’re finally going to get to it, something else gets in the way. In this episode, I share a…
Which Phase of Personal Development Are YOU In? The 3 Stages of Self-Growth
How would you describe your current life: awful, okay, or amazing? In this episode, I break down the three distinct stages of personal growth ALL moms go through (what I call Triage, Tr…
You’ve Been Planning All Wrong: The Importance of SEASONAL Living
What if you’ve been planning your life all wrong? What if things didn’t have to feel so dang hard all the time?
In this episode, you’ll learn all about the forgotten wisdom of seasonal l…
The WORST Thing You Can Say to a Stressed-Out Mom
When you’re stressed and overwhelmed, people naturally offer well-intentioned advice but there’s one thing that inevitably just makes you feel WORSE.
In this episode, we’re breaking do…
You've been Lied to: 3 Huge MYTHS about Time
You juggle so much and work so hard…so why does it never feel like enough? Because you’ve been lied to.
In this powerful episode, I share three big myths about time that you, like me, s…
The Mistake that Stole My Joy for YEARS
No one prepares you for the brutal reality that after having kids, your time is no longer your own. And yet, you NEED time for you in order to catch your breath, recharge your batteries…
3 Things You Need MORE Than Time to Be Productive
The #1 thing busy moms think they need to be productive is more time, but that’s a lie. There are actually THREE crucial things you need way more.
Without these three things, you’re unli…
Why Everything Always Feels SO Hard: 2 Culprits You Can't Ignore
Does it feel like you can never do enough, let alone good enough? It’s NOT your fault. In this episode, you’ll learn what’s REALLY to blame: toxic productivity culture and being out of …
When Mother’s Day Makes It Worse
Does Mother’s Day leave you feeling sad and disappointed? For so many women, Mother’s Day just brings up all kinds of hurt while adding pressure and setting expectations that often fall…
The REAL Reason You're Not Productive (it's SO not what you think!)
The reasons you think you’re unproductive are wrong. There’s something way deeper going on that most moms have never considered.
As a busy mom, you’ve always got more to do than time to …