284: Why Identity Should Lead Your Goals This Year
Release Date: 01/01/2026
285: Missed Your Goal? Why Failure Is Feedback, Not the End
Life Coaching for Mompreneurs | Work Life Balance, Procrastinating, Time Management, Boundaries, Goal Setting
Do you avoid setting goals because you fear the disappointment of missing them? I’m here to tell you that failure isn’t final—it’s essential feedback that helps you grow. I’ll share my journey through the ups and downs of goal-setting and how I learned to treat myself with kindness when things didn’t go as planned. Discover how embracing failure as feedback can help you shift your mindset, learn from missed targets, and create a healthier relationship with your goals. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to set yourself up for success in 2026 and...
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284: Why Identity Should Lead Your Goals This Year
Life Coaching for Mompreneurs | Work Life Balance, Procrastinating, Time Management, Boundaries, Goal Setting
What if this year, instead of chasing after goals, you focused on becoming the person you truly want to be? In this episode, we are exploring the concept of identity and how it shapes our actions and decisions. Join me as I share insights on leading with clarity and compassion rather than obligation. You’ll discover how to align your identity with your goals, making your journey feel more authentic and less like a chore. Plus, I’ll provide you with some powerful self-reflection questions to help you connect with your true self. This year is about becoming more of YOU....
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283: Letting Go Is Letting In: What Can’t Come With You Into 2026
Life Coaching for Mompreneurs | Work Life Balance, Procrastinating, Time Management, Boundaries, Goal Setting
Feeling the pressure to set goals for 2026? What if I told you that slowing down and releasing what doesn’t serve you could be the key to your success? In this episode, I share my personal experiences of navigating grief and how it reshaped my approach to business and life. Join me as I explore essential questions to reflect on your year, helping you identify what to carry forward and what to leave behind. If you’re ready to shift from hustle to alignment and create a life that feels fulfilling, this episode is for you. Let’s embrace the power of letting go,...
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282: This Is Your Permission to Let Today Be Enough
Life Coaching for Mompreneurs | Work Life Balance, Procrastinating, Time Management, Boundaries, Goal Setting
Are you feeling the holiday pressure to make everything perfect? You're not alone! Take a deep breath and join me for a short but meaningful episode on this Christmas day. Let’s explore what it means to truly be present, to rest, and to enjoy the simple joys of the season. I hope this episode brings you peace and joy this Christmas. May you find meaning in simply being, right where you are. Wishing you a Merry Christmas filled with love and presence. 👉 If you're ready to take the next step in your journey, book your clarity call at . Let's work together...
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281: Evolving or Revolving? How to Tell If You’re Actually Growing
Life Coaching for Mompreneurs | Work Life Balance, Procrastinating, Time Management, Boundaries, Goal Setting
Are you tired of feeling like you’re running in circles without getting anywhere? Join me as we tackle the question: “Am I evolving or just revolving?” I’ll share my personal experiences and insights from coaching women who feel stuck despite their hard work. Together, we’ll uncover the reasons why your brain might be wired for safety rather than growth, and how that can keep you trapped in familiar patterns. You’ll gain valuable tools to recognize when you’re just managing symptoms instead of making real changes. Plus, I’ll guide you through a...
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280: How Your Brain Works Against Implementation (And What to Do About It)
Life Coaching for Mompreneurs | Work Life Balance, Procrastinating, Time Management, Boundaries, Goal Setting
Are you tired of feeling stuck when it comes to implementing your goals? In this episode, we explore the common resistance that many high-achieving women face when wanting to take action. You’ll learn how to identify the emotions that hold you back, how to normalize discomfort during the change process, and why making small, manageable changes can lead to big results. By the end of this episode, you’ll have actionable steps to shift from knowing to doing, helping you create the transformation you desire in 2026. Let’s break through those barriers together! ...
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279: How to Know If You’re Leading Your Life—or Just Performing It
Life Coaching for Mompreneurs | Work Life Balance, Procrastinating, Time Management, Boundaries, Goal Setting
Are you feeling a bit overwhelmed by the pressure to perform, even when your heart is whispering for something different? In this episode, I’m excited to share a recent revelation that’s really changed my perspective on discipline and desire. Join me as I explore how discipline, while a fantastic strength, can sometimes lead us to operate from a place of performance instead of authenticity. You’ll learn how to recognize the signs of operating from discipline versus desire and why it’s crucial for your growth as a mompreneur. I’ll also share three key...
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278: Comfort vs. Change: The Real Reason Your Next Level Feels So Hard
Life Coaching for Mompreneurs | Work Life Balance, Procrastinating, Time Management, Boundaries, Goal Setting
Do you ever find yourself saying, “I know what to do, but I just can’t seem to do it”? If that sounds familiar, you’re not alone! In this episode, I explore why so many of us choose comfort over change and how that impacts our ability to achieve our goals. I’ll share my personal experiences and the lessons I’ve learned about the importance of emotional capacity and support in making lasting changes. You’ll walk away with actionable tips on how to stop waiting for the perfect moment and start taking aligned steps today. From creating supportive rhythms...
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277: The Support That Gives You Your Life Back
Life Coaching for Mompreneurs | Work Life Balance, Procrastinating, Time Management, Boundaries, Goal Setting
Are you tired of juggling everything on your own and feeling like you’re constantly on the brink of burnout? Let’s talk about how the right support can be a game-changer for you! What you’ll learn in this episode: Why a supported woman is an unstoppable woman and how to break free from exhaustion. The real return on investment (ROI) of support, beyond just motivation and cheerleading Tips for expanding your capacity and effectively managing your energy, even during busy seasons Practical strategies to stop procrastinating and reclaim your time, allowing you to focus on...
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276: Why You Don’t Trust Yourself — and What the Solution Is
Life Coaching for Mompreneurs | Work Life Balance, Procrastinating, Time Management, Boundaries, Goal Setting
Feeling like you’re always putting everyone else’s needs before your own? You’re not alone! Let’s tackle the real reason behind your hesitation to seek support, especially during this busy time of year: a lack of self-trust. Learn how societal conditioning has trained us to prioritize others and minimize our own needs. Together, we’ll redefine what self-trust really means and explore how to build it in small, impactful ways. From slowing down instead of shutting down to asking for help before you break, I’ll share actionable tips to help you reclaim your...
info_outlineWhat if this year, instead of chasing after goals, you focused on becoming the person you truly want to be?
In this episode, we are exploring the concept of identity and how it shapes our actions and decisions. Join me as I share insights on leading with clarity and compassion rather than obligation.
You’ll discover how to align your identity with your goals, making your journey feel more authentic and less like a chore. Plus, I’ll provide you with some powerful self-reflection questions to help you connect with your true self.
This year is about becoming more of YOU. Let’s embrace our identities, lead with intention, and start taking conscious steps today to become who we are meant to be!
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Martine is a life coach, public motivator, podcaster, author, and mompreneur who helps other mompreneurs win at work without losing themselves in the process. Martine brings her experience as a certified PDP Professional and life coach to coach entrepreneurs on how to illuminate their strengths, cultivate their confidence, and elevate their lives. She also loves inviting mompreneur guests on the show to share their perspectives and provide inspiration, success tips, life hacks, and skills for a burnout-proof life and business.
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