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5th Aug 2025

23. My System for Showing Up on Hard Days

When my brain is foggy and my body’s rebelling, this is what I actually do.

I’m walking you through how I reset using my Power Up Planner—the exact tool I reach for on the hard days (and yes, it’s free). Whether you use one section or the whole damn thing, this episode is your permission slip to stop pushing and start pausing.

Because simplifying life’s beautiful bitchiness?

Yeah… that starts right here.

✨ Mentioned in this episode

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 Intro: When your brain’s foggy & body’s rebelling

00:55 Why we ignore our signals (and why I stopped)

01:18 My go-to reset tool: The Power Up Planner

02:30 What’s inside the planner & how I use it

04:06 You don’t need to do it all to benefit

06:33 A free tool with zero pressure, all support

06:57 Final thoughts + how to grab your copy

📬 Let’s connect

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🥰 Just Remember

Inhale the calm. Exhale the fire.

You’re doing better than you think. 🫶🏽

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About the Podcast

Simplifying Life’s Beautiful Bitchiness
Life’s a lot. Let’s make it easier.
I’m Michelle, and I help overwhelmed women simplify life’s beautiful bitchiness with simple systems that actually work for their current life, not the version they used to have.

Because here’s the truth:
Your systems didn’t fail.
They expired.

If your routines stopped working, everything feels heavier, and you’re wondering what the hell happened...you’re in the right place.

This podcast is real talk about motherhood, chronic illness, mental load, and everyday life…with simple shifts that help you stop doing it all and start building systems that actually support you.

No pressure. No perfection.
Just back pocket support for real life.

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. 🥰🧡