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16th Sep 2025

29. Starting Small: How Flexible Systems Keep You From Burning Out

Ever feel like life is harder than it needs to be? In this episode, I share how I use small but mighty shifts (like my four-week infusion cycles) to manage chronic illness while keeping my life and biz flowing. We’ll talk about why starting small matters, how flexible systems create breathing room, and real client wins that prove messy progress is still progress.

If you’ve been juggling chaos, caregiving, or just too many to-dos, this episode is your permission slip to simplify the beautiful bitchiness of life, one tiny system at a time.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

  • Why starting small is the real game-changer (not the big shiny reset)
  • How flexible systems support you through chronic illness and everyday curveballs
  • Ways to brain dump and delegate when you’re overwhelmed
  • Client stories that show how “messy middle” systems still create results
  • How to create breathing room without adding more to your plate

Episode Chapters

00:00 – Identifying Challenges in Life

00:08 – The Power of Infusion Weeks

00:19 – Dealing with Chronic Illness

01:19 – The Impact of Small Changes

02:25 – Flexibility in Systems

02:48 – Client Experiences and Solutions

03:24 – Creating Breathing Room

03:32 – Choosing Systems to Simplify Life

03:58 – Offering Help and Support

Resources + Links

  • ✨ Ready for clarity without the chaos? Check out The Chaos Download, your one-message, one-response clarity boost.
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If this episode gave you breathing room, share it with a friend who’s ready to simplify too. And don’t forget to hit follow so you don’t miss the next messy-magic conversation. 🧡

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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. 🥰🧡