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11th Apr 2025

10. Can Systems Work When Life Is a Sh*tshow? Let’s Break It Down

Feeling overwhelmed and wondering if life systems are even worth trying? In this episode, Michelle keeps it all the way real—answering your biggest questions about routines, motivation, unpredictability, and the myth of needing everything perfectly organized. If you’ve ever thought, “Where do I even start?” or “What if I’m just too damn tired?”—this one’s for you.

👩🏽‍🏫 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  • Why you don’t need to “fix everything” to get started
  • How to build flexible systems that actually fit your life
  • What to do when motivation vanishes
  • The L.I.F.E. Framework for creating systems that stick
  • A simple mindset shift (hint: the “easy button”) that changes everything

⏱ Episode Breakdown

00:00 – Welcome to Simplifying Life’s Beautiful Bitchiness

00:18 – Real-life Qs: Where do I start? What if I’m too tired?

01:44 – Systems that meet you where you are

03:48 – The power of one small change

05:35 – Ditching rigid routines and embracing flexibility

07:57 – Systems when life is unpredictable AF

10:15 – How to keep going when you’ve got zero motivation

13:30 – Bonus mindset tip + your next step

🙌🏽 Ready for More?

1️⃣ Grab your free Your First Life System Guide

2️⃣ Explore my starter offers on the Choose Your Own Adventure page

3️⃣ Come hang out on Instagram – I’m always down to chat

💬 Let’s Keep the Conversation Going!

What’s one part of your life that feels harder than it needs to be?

DM me or reply to my latest post—I’d love to help you simplify it.

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About the Podcast

Simplifying Life’s Beautiful Bitchiness
Simple Systems, Real Talk, & a Little Chaos
Life’s a lot, so let’s make it easier. I help busy, overwhelmed women navigate the chaos with simple, no-BS Life Systems and Bespoke Wellness. From motherhood and chronic illness to everyday resilience, we’re talking about real-life solutions that actually work.

Expect bite-sized, relatable episodes packed with humor, practical tips, and the occasional sports or movie reference (because why not?). Whether you’re looking to streamline your day, reclaim your energy, or just hear from someone who gets it, you’re in the right place.

Hit play, take a breath, and let’s simplify life without the BS.

About your host

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Michelle Martinez

Hey, hey! I’m Michelle, your no-BS guide to making life easier with simple, stress-less Life Systems. If you’re tired of feeling like you’re constantly juggling all the things (without a single extra hand to catch what’s falling), you’re in the right place.

I’m a wife, mom, chronic illness girlie, and mental health advocate who’s been through the chaos and figured out how to navigate it without losing my sh*t 💩 (most days). I love sports, crafting, the MCU, and a solid rant about the nonsense of toxic productivity, so expect a little bit of all that in this podcast 😏.

Through Simplifying Life’s Beautiful Bitchiness, I’m here to give you real-life strategies, the occasional sports or movie reference (because why not?) to help you build a life that actually works for you, without the burnout, without the BS.

Fun Facts About Me:
Favorite MCU quote? “The arrogant never do.” ~Thanos
Best life lesson from my husband? “Take what the defense gives you.”
Preferred form of therapy? Crochet, a 90s playlist that hits just right, and a hot cup of tea.
What you won’t find here? Toxic positivity, cookie-cutter advice, or me acting like I know everything.

So grab a drink, take a breath, and let’s simplify the chaos, together. 🥰🧡