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7th Oct 2025

32. What Happens When You Stop Ignoring the Signs?

💬 You know that moment when the elephant in the room stops lurking and sits right on your chest? Yeah… that’s where I’ve been.

Last week’s vacation forced me to face something I’ve been ignoring for months — I haven’t been feeling my business. And for someone who teaches “simplifying life’s beautiful bitchiness,” that’s a hard truth to swallow.

In this episode, I’m getting real about the pivot I’m making, why it feels scary (but right), and what’s next for this space — including a brand-new idea I’m calling the Simplifying Life’s Beautiful Bitchiness Rolodex. Think of it as your personal directory of trusted tools, resources, and humans who help make life just a little bit easier.

✨ My takeaway:

When you stop pushing through and start paying attention, the path forward gets a lot clearer.

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Facing the Elephant in the Room

01:25 – Announcing a Business Pivot

02:13 – Introducing the Rolodex

02:43 – Sharing Trusted Resources

03:42 – Reflecting on Past Ideas

04:32 – Embracing the New Direction

05:08 – Concluding Thoughts

📬 Let’s Connect

💌 Weekly Pep Talks + Tools: Notes from Michelle

🌀 Explore the SLBB Rolodex: Stayy Tuned!

📱 DM Me: TikTok / Instagram

🧡 Inhale the calm. Exhale the fire.

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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. 🥰🧡