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4th Jul 2025

18. Burn It Down, Build It Softer: The Hard Reset

Coming at you straight from my backyard—with dog in tow and a little messy hair energy—I’m letting you in on how I’ve been moving differently lately.

Somewhere between chronic illness, mom life, entrepreneurship, and my nervous system screaming “girl, sit down,” I realized the old me wasn’t cutting it anymore. And honestly? Good.

In this episode, I talk about:

🧡 Why the glow-up isn’t just aesthetics—it’s permission to burn it all down

🧡 How I stopped chasing old goals and started choosing peace (and naps)

🧡 The messy, beautiful art of reinventing yourself at your own pace

🧡 Why asking for help was my ultimate flex

You don’t owe anyone—including your past self—the old version of you. This is your permission slip to start over, softer and unapologetic.

Mentioned in this episode:

Bare Minimum System + Daily Reset Checklist – Your reset toolkit when life feels unhinged

Your First Life System (Free Starter Guide) – A soft, simple way to begin again

The 10-Minute Pick Me Up - Your daily wellness in just 10 minutes

Power-Up Planner - For wellness & productivity

Timestamps:

00:00 – Backyard vibes & why this episode’s different

00:24 – Welcome to Simplifying Life’s Beautiful Bitchiness

01:11 – Growth, change, and what the glow-up really looks like

02:32 – Building systems that actually fit your current season

04:05 – Self-care, joy pockets & learning to ask for help

05:02 – Reinventing yourself: messy, but yours

05:55 – Wrap up + resources to get started

Let’s connect:

💌 Weekly pep talks & tools: Subscribe here

📱 Say hi in the DMs: @lifesystems_michelle

You don’t need a whole rebrand to feel brand new.

Start where you are, name your chapter, and let it be messy—but let it be yours. 🫶🏽

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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. 🥰🧡