You Are Worth The Work is a podcast that aims to inspire, motivate, and empower busy moms to put themselves first and realize they are worth the work it takes to be who they were created to be. We will talk all things life, fitness, kids, productivity... Basically, how to have your cake, eat it AND make another one so your people can eat too. Come for the inspiration, but walk away taking action!
Episode 110- How to Survive & Thrive During Tournament Season with Tonya McKenzie
Tournament season will test you — your schedule, your patience, your wallet, and your gas tank. So this year, I brought in reinforcements. I’m sitting down with a seasoned sports mom who’s been through it all — multiple kids, multiple sports, different schools, travel ball, high school pressure, and everything in between. We’re talking real-life decisions: when to specialize, how to choose the right team and culture, what it looks like when your kids go different directions, and how to navigate the politics without losing your mind. This isn’t just about surviving weekends at the field — it’s about raising kids who can advocate for themselves, stay focused, and still find joy in the process… while you learn how to keep yourself in the mix too.Game Plan Gems:
Let your kids have a voice — but you still have veto power
Culture matters just as much as talent and opportunity
Travel ball is a commitment — know what you’re signing up for
Teach your kids to communicate with coaches early
You don’t have to join the chaos to support your child
Being a sports mom is a role — not your whole identity
This one is for the moms in the bleachers, the carpool lines, and the hotel lobbies. You’re doing more than you think — and it matters.
You’re not just raising athletes.
You’re raising humans who know how to show up, speak up, and keep going.
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You can always connect with me and give any feedback or show ideas at Kimberley@KimberleySanders.com or on the following social media outlets:
Twitter: @KimSandFit31 (https://www.twitter.com/KimSandFit31)
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20 Mar 2026
Episode 109- Girl, You're Doing Too Much! The Power and Peace of "Or"
This one is a little different… and a little tender. After five years, 100+ episodes, and so many conversations that have carried me just as much as they’ve carried you, I’m making a decision that feels both heavy and freeing at the same time. I used to think having it all meant doing it all — the podcast, the family, the job, the dreams, the growth — all at once. But this season is teaching me that “and” can get heavy, and sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is choose or. This isn’t about quitting. It’s about choosing focus, choosing presence, and choosing what matters most in this season without guilt or apology. The podcast isn’t going away — but we are shifting, slowing down, and making space for something deeper, more intentional, and more aligned.
Sit With This:
“And” can feel like a backpack full of rocks — you don’t have to carry it all
Choosing or is not failure — it’s alignment
You can pause something you love without losing it
Quality over quantity applies to your life, not just your work
You deserve to nurture what matters most in this season
This isn’t goodbye — it’s a shift. A refocus. A reminder that you are allowed to put things down so you can hold what matters with both hands.
You are still worth the work.
And you are also worth the rest. 💛
Join the You Are Worth The Work community on Substack! (https://kimberleysanders2.substack.com/)
You can always connect with me and give any feedback or show ideas at Kimberley@KimberleySanders.com or on the following social media outlets:
Twitter: @KimSandFit31 (https://www.twitter.com/KimSandFit31)
Facebook: Live YOUR Passion Fitness (https://www.facebook.com/LiveYOURPassionFitness)
Instagram: @KimberleySanders_ (https://www.instagram.com/kimberleysanders_/)
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6 Mar 2026
Episode 108- Don’t Catch the Chaos - Protecting Your Peace at Work
Some weeks feel like you’re building a sandcastle while a tidal wave hits every 30 seconds. If you’ve ever watched coworkers panic, inboxes explode, and everyone suddenly act like a missing document is a national security emergency — this episode is for you. Today I’m sharing a real-life story from my own week and breaking down something I call chaos contagion — the way other people’s panic can spread through a workplace if you let it. The truth is, you don’t have to match that energy. You can protect your focus, keep your head clear, and still get the work done without sacrificing your peace or your evenings. Panic isn’t a productivity tool, and this episode will help you remember that.
Hold Your Shield Up:
Panic does not equal productivity
Someone else’s urgency does not have to become your emergency
Build an emotional airlock between work and the rest of your life
Protect your focus — your attention is your most expensive resource
You can be the most effective person in the room without joining the circus
This week’s challenge: notice when chaos tries to pull you in — and choose calm instead. You can’t control the fire starters, but you can control how close you stand to the flames.
Join the You Are Worth The Work community on Substack! (https://kimberleysanders2.substack.com/)
You can always connect with me and give any feedback or show ideas at Kimberley@KimberleySanders.com or on the following social media outlets:
Twitter: @KimSandFit31 (https://www.twitter.com/KimSandFit31)
Facebook: Live YOUR Passion Fitness (https://www.facebook.com/LiveYOURPassionFitness)
Instagram: @KimberleySanders_ (https://www.instagram.com/kimberleysanders_/)
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