Plan Simple with Mia Moran

“How do we create emotional safety and help each other regulate these emotions?” –Tarah KerwinDo you keep having the same fights over and over? Do you feel like your partner is just trying to set you off? I’m really excited to talk with relationship counselor Tarah Kerwin about relationship renovation.We dive into how childhood trauma (big and little) affects our relationships. Even if you think you didn’t experience trauma, Tarah shows us how different experiences can affect how we react to our partners, who tend to trigger us the most.Many of us are in a transition period, perhaps becoming empty nesters or one person retiring, or stepping more into ourselves as responsibilities for others change. How does this shape our relationship? How can we make decisions based on clarity instead of anger or frustration or fear?We talk about: How childhood trauma shows up later and how kids can reflect back our traumaThe three Ps for relationships — predict, plan, prepareCodewords to stop overwhelm and resentmentTara Brach’s RAIN techniqueDeveloping emotional safety go through transitions together and making decisions from a place of clarityCreating a time to prioritize your relationshipABOUT TARAHTarah Kerwin, along with her husband EJ, is dedicated to transforming couples’ lives through meaningful connection and support. They’ve built not one but two companies, with their second, Relationship Renovation Coaching Consulting and Media, offering coaching sessions to couples worldwide through the innovative Relationship Renovation @ Home Program. Their goal is to provide real tools for couples to thrive, no matter where they are.The company also features a world-renowned podcast that dives into everything you want to know about relationships, helping listeners navigate the complexities of love and connection. Tarah’s passion lies in helping couples experience less suffering and more growth.Tarah’s journey into the field began with her Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology in 2004. After beginning her career as a Marriage and Family Therapist in California, she moved to Arizona in 2010. It was there that she and EJ founded Relationship Renovation Counseling Practice, which set the foundation for their collaborative work.LINKShttps://relationshiprenovation.com/MENTIONED RESOURCEShttps://www.tarabrach.com/rain/DOABLE CHANGESAt the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Change comes from action. Sometimes action gets a bad rap. You can be kind to yourself. You can practice being AND doing, but for change to happen you have to take steps. The way we take care of ourselves is making the steps doable and focusing on one thing at a time. We take time to integrate the change and then move on to the next one. Pick a Doable Change that resonates with you the most to start from. Here are three Doable changes that we chose from this conversation. MAKE A CODE WORD. Create a code word that means, “I’m overwhelmed and starting to get resentful” or out of your zone of tolerance. Discuss what you need to do when you use your code word. If your partner chooses one too, respect their needs when they use it.SCHEDULE TIME TO FOCUS ON YOUR RELATIONSHIP. Even if you are in couples therapy or counseling, schedule time outside to focus on your relationship. Have time regularly where you are together and focused on each other.PREDICT, PLAN, PREPARE. At the beginning of the day, stop and think about what’s going to happen. What is likely to make you angry, defensive, hurt, or otherwise challenged? How could that situation be better? Prepare to handle the situation in a way that is less triggering.

In this episode, I’m sharing a personal update—I'm heading into surgery—and how I planned for real time off. From setting up my business to letting myself receive help, I talk about what it means for me to rest, heal, and still feel held. Whether you’re navigating a big life moment or heading into summer vacation, I hope this helps you plan your time off with more intention and care.

“Your brand is going to evolve. Your business is going to evolve.” –Barb PritchardSummer is a great time to update your brand, and I’m talking with Barb Pritchard, a brand strategist and intuitive designer about what that really looks like.We talk about why you want to be consistent across platforms — but you brand is more than fonts and colors. You are a big piece of your brand and need to show up visually and in words.And while you might want to redo your website and be done, your business and your brand are going to continue to evolve. This season is a great time to see what’s working and what’s not.We talk about: Oracle cards and following breadcrumbs — yes, intuition as a business guideHow following formulas doesn’t feel natural — and what happens when you really show up as youLearning to talk naturally about what you doThinking about how you want people to feel when they interact with your brandWhy brand photos matter so muchChanging one small thing at a time to see what resonates with your audienceABOUT BARBBarb Pritchard, the creative force behind Infinity Brand Design, is a visionary brand strategist and intuitive designer with over 20 years of experience. Specializing in an empathy-first approach, she empowers spiritual entrepreneurs and shapes transformative brands, aligning mission-focused businesses with their soul clients. Leveraging her vast experience with Fortune 100 & 500 companies, Barb fuels growth and authenticity in impactful, heart-centered ventures. As the driving spirit of Infinity Brand Design, Barb is also an acclaimed author, speaker, and advocate for living a purpose-filled life, finding joy in global exploration, cultural immersions, and nurturing connections.LINKShttps://www.infinitybrand.design/https://www.facebook.com/ImBarbPritchardhttps://www.instagram.com/infinitybranddesignhttps://www.pinterest.com/infinitybranddesign/https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbpritchard/DOABLE CHANGESAt the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Change comes from action. Doable changes are things that you can add into your life, one at a time to make micro shifts and really create a ripple effect that will create a big change over time. Choose one that really piques your interest and roll with it. Here are three Doable Changes from this conversation:MAKE A SMALL CHANGE. If you aren’t getting the results you want, try changing a few words or one photo. See if you get a different reaction. Sometimes a tiny change can shift the effect dramatically.KNOW YOURSELF FIRST. Do you know: What lights you up? What do you want to do? What are you here for? What is your passion? The answers to these questions are essential for talking about yourself clearly.BOOK PHOTOS. Book a photographer for brand photos. Someone else can help show, visually, who you are. Even if you don’t like being in pictures, you’ll want good ones of you — headshots but also you in action at what you do.

“Planning isn’t about doing it all—it’s about becoming who you’re meant to be, one aligned action at a time.” —Mia MoranPlanning doesn’t have to feel rigid, overwhelming, or like it’s just one more thing to do. In today’s episode, Mia shares 10 powerful shifts you can make today—straight from the FLOW Planning System—that help you align your time, energy, and attention with what matters most.These are small changes that make a big difference—whether or not you use the FLOW Planner.From leading with the feminine to bringing magic into your weekly rhythm, this episode will inspire you to plan in a way that supports your health, your purpose, and your becoming.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why planning with the feminine first changes everythingHow to prioritize what matters—while still getting the have-to-dos doneThe difference between habits and projects (and why it matters)The power of seasonal planning and daily anchoringHow reflection, intuition, and structure can work togetherResources Mentioned:Get the FLOW Planner + Course for $12Download the FREE Today PageConnect with Mia:Instagram: @plansimple.coWebsite: plansimple.com

“Our gut health is connected to our hormones, our blood sugar and our metabolic health, and when we understand the science behind how our body works, we realize that feeling good during menopause isn't just about managing the estrogen and the progesterone. It's about figuring out these other pieces.” –Tess MastersDid you finally figure out how to eat for your body — and then it stopped working? Or you never figured it out and lately it’s just been bad? If you’re not feeling good in your body, it’s time to do something about it.That’s why I’m so excited to talk with Tess Masters. She’s my health cheerleader and food guru. She’s helped me uplevel my food again and again.Our food is a lot more nuanced than we think, but Tess can help you learn what works for you and how to make shifts when that stops.We talk about: How our bodies change as we age, over seasons, as our hormones and medications shift — and our food needs to change with thatProtein and the problem with too much or not enoughThe changes that happen in perimenopause and menopausePaying attention to sleep and stress, noticing how your body reacts to different foods60-day reset for a digestive reset, to go through two hormone cycles, and to turn new ideas into habitsFinding balance, choosing to stick with foods that make you feel good, and not feeling left outABOUT TESSTess Masters is a wellness coach, speaker, podcaster, chef, and author of The Blender Girl, The Blender Girl Smoothies, and The Perfect Blend published by Penguin Random House. You can find hundreds of easy recipes at theblendergirl.com.Through The Decadent Detox® and Skinny60® health programs, Tess and her team of dietitians have helped over 30,000 people get healthy using science-based food and lifestyle strategies. The “Good, Better, or Best, Not Perfect” philosophy of the programs encourages participants to empower themselves in all parts of their lives to find a balance of self-care and fun!Tess and her health tips and recipes have been featured in the L.A Times, Washington Post, InStyle, Real Simple, Prevention, Shape, Glamour, Clean Eating, Yoga Journal, Vegetarian Times, Yahoo Living, the Today show, Fox, Home & Family, and many other media outlets.As a spokesperson, presenter, and recipe developer, Tess has collaborated with many brands, including KitchenAid, Vitamix, Williams-Sonoma, Four Seasons, Whole Foods Market, Sprouts Farmers Market, Silk, So Delicious, and many others.Tess has a passion for sharing stories that inspire people to go after what they want. On her podcast, It Has To Be Me, she interviews trailblazers about how they conquer fear to take action on the things they’re dreaming about.LINKSFree Master Class Menopause: 3 Secrets To Lose Weight and Reduce Symptoms The Delicious WaySkinny60® Health Programs: https://www.skinny60.com/The Blender Girl website: https://www.theblendergirl.com/The Decadent Detox Cleanses: https://www.thedecadentdetox.com/It Has to Be Me: https://ithastobeme.com/Facebook @theblendergirlInstagram @theblendergirlYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theblendergirlLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tessmasters/TESS ON PLANSIMPLEIt Has to Be You with Tess MastersEmpowered Food Choices with Tess MastersEat to Thrive with Tess Masters The Skinny with Tess MastersBlend It with Tess MastersDOABLE CHANGESAt the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Change comes from action. Doable changes are things that you can add into your life, one at a time to make micro shifts and really create a ripple effect that will create a big change over time. Choose one that really piques your interest and roll with it. Here are three Doable Changes from this conversation:NOTICE HOW YOUR BODY FEELS. How does your body feel now, in this stage of life, in this season? What feels good? What is challenging? Simply track how you feel throughout the day for a week.PLAY DETECTIVE. What happens when you don’t have your usual smoothie? Or when you have a glass of wine with dinner (or don’t)? What happens when you’re on vacation and don’t eat any of your usual things? Paying attention to what you are eating and how your body reacts can give you clues to changes you might want to make. PAY ATTENTION TO PROTEIN. We all need protein, but in perimenopause or menopause, you might need more if you haven’t been getting enough. That said, too much or too much at once isn’t helpful. Notice if you are getting protein throughout the day. Pay attention to the kinds of protein you are eating.

If we don’t choose the reset, life will usually choose it for us. In this episode, I dive into the magic of consciously resetting—your energy, your goals, your relationship with time itself. I share personal stories of how, just this past month, I’ve had to reset my beliefs about healing, how my household runs, and how I lead in business.This isn’t about quitting. It’s about re-choosing—with clarity.Whether you’re feeling off track or just ready for something new, this conversation will help you remember that pausing, reflecting, and realigning isn’t a detour—it is the path.Hear how I’ve navigated recent shifts in health, home, and leadership.Explore how to reset your relationship with time and planning.And leave with a fresh way to meet yourself, right where you are.→ Join the Productivity Reset at plansimple.com/reset

What if the secret to your next breakthrough isn’t pushing harder—but pressing pause?In this episode, I explore the surprising power of slowing down. We talk about the kind of pause you choose—and the kind your body chooses for you. From the quiet wisdom of the third trimester of pregnancy to the fog (and insight) of perimenopause, you’ll hear why learning to pause may be the most productive thing you do this year.Plus, I’ll share how Pause Magazine was born from this exact moment in my life—and why I think now is the perfect time for a different kind of productivity conversation.Get inspired to listen inward.Reframe your relationship with rest.And discover what happens when you stop long enough to really hear yourself.→ Get your free digital copy of Pause Magazine at plansimple.com/pause

“What does creating balance look like in the summer?” –MiaWhen you thank summer, do you think vacation, barbecues, and ice cream? I find that a lot of us have a vivid image of how summer should look — and we don’t stop to see if that’s what we really want.Or we have an idea we want to dial back on business or health or other goals, but it’s jarring to jump from spring to summer and back to fall when you let things get out of balance in summer.What if, instead, you were intentional about what you really wanted this season?What if you made a plan that:helps you stick to how you want to feeltakes into account exterior rhythms that change in the summeranticipates obstacles or stressorsdoesn’t neglect any part of your lifemoves you forward on a goal or dreamListen in as I explain how I make my summer plan and how different situations make each summer look different — but very much mine.Then join me to create your own summer plan:PLAN YOUR SUMMER EVENTSFree 1-hour workshop What Goes into Summer PlanningGet clear on the things you need to consider when making your plan3-hour Workshop Plan Your Summer Join me an FLOW365 members for step-by-step summer planning—leave with a plan for balance and what you really want in your summerDOABLE CHANGESAt the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Change comes from action. Doable changes are things that you can add into your life, one at a time to make micro shifts and really create a ripple effect that will create a big change over time. Choose one that really piques your interest and roll with it. Here are three Doable Changes from this conversation:DREAM ABOUT WHAT YOU REALLY WANT. Forget the movies and magazines. What do you want your summer to look like? What would feel amazing? What goals or projects are you pulled to move forward? What would lead you into fall without feeling like you “got off track” and need to restart?IDENTIFY YOUR SUMMER STRUCTURE. What is happening in your summer that will affect your time or energy? Think about kids, work, other family members, health stuff, plans that are already set. Are you launching a kid? Will you have kids home for the summer — and do you control that schedule or do they? Do you have a family vacation already booked? Are you having surgery?KNOW YOUR SUMMER STRESSORS. Where do you tend to get out of balance as you head into summer? What has stressed you out in past summers? Is it triggering people or exhausting events? Is it unpredictable schedules or different demands? Is it not eating well and feeling the results in your body or energy? Knowing those challenges can help you plan for them.

“When you're not in fight or flight or freeze mode, you're able to be creative and come up with different solutions and bring in different information about what's going on in your world.” –Cori MykaMy family likes to jump into the water, swim out to the buoy, step onto the way out there rock. I don’t love swimming. I’m one of many adults who are uncomfortable in the water. My guest today, Cori Myka, specializes in helping adults overcome their fear of water.I haven’t had anybody show up in FLOW365 and say, “I want to learn to swim” or “I want to get more comfortable in the water,” but we could easily work with those goals. I love the self-compassion and the tiny steps Cori brings to her method.And she’s created a niche business around helping adults get comfortable in the water.We talk about: How learning something new can be daunting — especially when we look at what experts are doingStarting by figuring out the biggest thing getting in the wayBeing kinder to ourselves when we are taking new stepsPracticing feeling safe, calm, and confident as you are learningLetting your interests drive your nicheTesting assumptions when we try something newABOUT CORICori Myka is the founder of Calm Within Adult Swim, with over 25 years of experience in adult swim education. She specializes in helping adults overcome their fear of water through a unique blend of mental and physical training techniques. Her mission is to empower individuals to become confident swimmers and embrace personal growth by working with students and certifying instructors.LINKShttps://adultswimlesson.com/https://www.facebook.com/calmwithinadultswimhttps://www.instagram.com/calmwithinadultswimDOABLE CHANGESAt the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Change comes from action. Doable changes are things that you can add into your life, one at a time to make micro shifts and really create a ripple effect that will create a big change over time. Choose one that really piques your interest and roll with it. Here are three Doable Changes from this conversation:IDENTIFY BLOCKS. What is the biggest thing getting in the way of your current project, something you want to learn, or trying to launch? There may seem to be an obvious answer, but what happens when you peel back on that answer? Often there is a fear or worry standing there. Understanding that helps you start to find a way past it.PRACTICE CONFIDENCE. We talk about having confidence when learning or trying something new. It doesn’t have to be huge confidence, just enough to take the next tiny step.TAP INTO YOUR INTERESTS. Looking to niche? What really piques your interest? Where are you already doing something that not a lot of people are doing? Spend some time exploring what that interest or passion could look like as a niche.

“Every business owner, if they take the time to really craft a powerful message and do that foundational work of getting clear on how they tell their story, can then repurpose that story.” –Kris JonesDo you freeze when you have to write about your own business or tell someone what you do? Kris Jones, StoryBrand guide and Founder of Red Door Designs, explains why and what we can do about it.The two main problems are that we’re too close to our business and can’t see it clearly and we’re experts on what we do, but our clients aren’t. We need to understand where our potential clients are and meet them there.Getting an outside perspective helps a lot, but can also learn to mine your own story for gold and clear the clutter.We talk about: Making potential clients the hero of the storyBuilding trust and resonance firstCrafting a powerful story and how to repurpose itNot being active everywhere — making your website the center of your business and choosing 2–3 other things that are fun for youNot outsourcing your own voice, but getting a guideHow much can change when you dial in your storyABOUT KRISKris Jones is a StoryBrand guide & Founder of Red Door Designs. Mentored by the Author of Building a StoryBrand - Donald Miller himself & with over 23 years of experience and clients like Nike & Adidas under her belt, she is extremely passionate about helping coaches & service providers replace all of their marketing with a single story, so they can multiply their revenue and focus on what they do best.Kris has been able to achieve incredible transformations for her clients, including increased revenue by 300%, record-breaking lead calls and clients booked, scaling from 30k months to 300k months, charging 6x more for the same service. Kris believes that writing copy for your own business doesn’t have to feel like torture. In fact, once you know how to tell a compelling story, it can actually be fast, easy and  fun.LINKShttps://www.reddoordesigns.com/https://www.reddoordesigns.com/free-resourcesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/reddoordesign/Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/reddoorportland/?fref=tsLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reddoordesigns/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@reddoordesignDOABLE CHANGESAt the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Change comes from action. Doable changes are things that you can add into your life, one at a time to make micro shifts and really create a ripple effect that will create a big change over time. Choose one that really piques your interest and roll with it. Here are three Doable Changes from this conversation:GET A NEW PERSPECTIVE. Try reading your copy with a potential client’s eyes. Where are you writing from expertise instead of their perspective? What do clients actually say to you when you talk to them? What do you say that resonates when you talk to people? Is that language (not just the idea) in your web copy? If you are struggling, ask for input from somebody who isn’t an expert in the same field.ELIMINATE CLUTTER. Read a web page or email you’ve written, ideally one you didn’t just finish. What is the main story or gold? What is just clutter? Cut that out.DECIDE WHERE YOU WANT TO SHOW UP. You don’t have to actively engage everywhere. If you feel like you need a presence, you can make a few core pieces for a platform you are not active on. But focus on your website first and then choose two things that are fun for you — short video? podcasts? Blogging? Love letters to your audience? Find what’s fun (and remember, not every part of the process needs to be fun).