Are you a working mom with Mel Robbins' "Let Them Theory" sitting half-read on your nightstand? You're not alone! In this first installment of my 3-part series, I'm breaking down how to actually apply the Let Them Theory to your chaotic working mom life to reclaim your precious energy.

As working moms, we're literally paid to manage things while simultaneously be responsible for small humans who need constant guidance. It's no wonder the concept of "letting them" feels impossible to implement!

But what if I told you that learning to let go of controlling others could be the key to feeling energized at the end of your day instead of completely depleted?

🔍 In this episode, you'll discover:

• The three key scenarios where working moms struggle most with letting go
• Research showing how trying to control others directly impacts your stress levels and energy
• My three-step framework to reclaim your energy using the Let Them Theory
• Real-life examples of transforming control statements into empowering "let them, let me" responses

I break down exactly how to catch yourself in real-time when you're trying to control others, assess what this control attempt is costing you energetically, and redirect that reclaimed energy toward what you actually can control.

This episode is perfect for you if you're tired of feeling drained by your attempts to manage everyone around you, and ready to transform your relationship with control so you can show up as the energized, present mom you want to be.

Stay tuned for Part 2 in two days where I'll guide you through powerful journal prompts to identify your control patterns, and Part 3 next week where I'll share specific strategies for your most triggering moments as a working mom.

Resources:

• Download the Calm Mind Blueprint: go from Overwhelm to Inner Peace in 2 mins/day for 5 days! Download here: https://www.samanthapenkoff.com/calm-mind-podcast
• Let Them Theory book: https://a.co/d/aKIzTBA

Ways to work with Samantha:

1:1 coaching: Now accepting applications, 2 spots open. Apply here.

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Ever catch yourself mindlessly scrolling through your phone when you could be fully present with your kids? OR getting some "me time" in the morning before they're awake?

In this episode, I share the eye-opening conversation I had with an overwhelmed working mom who confessed that a "quick win" she'd LOVE to experience: to use her phone less and be more present in her life.

As busy moms juggling careers, households, and relationships, our phones often become both our escape and our secret saboteur. That quick dopamine hit of checking social media or emails might feel good in the moment, but it's stealing precious time you'll never get back with your family—and with yourself.

🎯 In this episode, we explore:

• How creating a simple 5-second pause between urge and action can transform your relationship with technology
• Which self-sabotage patterns might be driving your phone habits (whether you're a restless type, hyperachiever, avoider, or overthinker)
• A powerful visualization technique that dramatically increases your chances of making different choices

I guide you through specific journaling prompts designed to help you identify your phone habits, understand what's really going on beneath the surface, and create intentional pauses that allow your inner wisdom to emerge instead of drowning it out with digital noise.

Journal Prompt Flow:

1. What moments do you reach for your phone without realizing it, and how does it feel?
2. What are you avoiding in those moments? (Then go deeper—what are you REALLY avoiding?)
3. Imagine creating a 5-second pause before grabbing your phone—what might arise in that space?
4. Pick one time you mindlessly grab your phone and visualize choosing differently

Resources Mentioned:

• Calm Mind Blueprint: Work through overwhelming emotions in just 10-15 minutes or treat it as a 2 minute/day, 5 day challenge (with daily email reminders!)
• Coming next week: Special three-part series on applying Mel Robbins' "Let Them Theory" to your life. SUBSCRIBE to Journal Entries to make sure you tune in!

Click to register for the Free 20-min Journaling Workshop: "How to Feel Like You're Doing Enough" (May 7th at 1:30 PM est)

Ever felt that panic when thinking about stepping away from social media? Or "I could NEVER!" In this raw and revealing episode, I share my journey of taking a full social media detox—deleting Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and even Pinterest from my devices.

I dive deep into the real fears that surfaced (hello, sweaty palms and racing thoughts!) when I decided to disconnect from platforms I've relied on for 12+ years for both business and personal connections. If you've ever felt tethered to your phone or caught in the endless scroll cycle, this episode will resonate deeply.

• The surprising fears that emerged when I decided to delete social media 😰
• The "universe winks" that confirmed I was on the right path despite my anxiety
• 5 powerful lessons I've already learned just days into my detox
• Why most of us have become "insensitive" to genuine connection on social platforms
• Journal prompts to help you examine your own relationship with technology and habits

I also share how this challenge from my business coach to "stop doing the shoulds" completely transformed how I view my business and led to this experiment that's already changing everything!

1. Write a list of your thoughtless daily habits (both good and bad)
2. Which habits have you forgotten the power of?
3. If you could rewrite what these habits mean to you, what would change?

• Calm Mind Blueprint - My free resource with the 5 specific prompts I use to work through big emotions and decisions
• Free 20-min Strategic Journaling Workshop - "How to Feel Like You're Doing Enough" (May 7th at 1:30 PM EST)
• Work with me 1:1 - apply for one of the 2 spots left open in May

Ready to examine your own relationship with social media and rediscover what matters most? This episode might just inspire your own digital reset!