If you’ve ever looked up in late July and realized summer flew by before you even caught your breath, this episode is for you. In this solo episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my personal summer strategy and showing you exactly how I’m prepping for a season of presence and restoration without letting the whole thing unravel into pure mayhem. You’ll hear the exact process I’m using this week to pre-game for summer and keep my wellbeing, family, and calendar deliberately aligned with the summer experience I’m choosing.

What you’ll get out of this conversation:

• My “anchor experience” strategy for planning around the summer experience I want to cultivate.
• What obligations actually belong on the calendar this summer.
• How I’m adjusting routines and habits for the season ahead.
• A no-shame approach to auditing physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
• I talk meal planning, bedtime flexibility, and running a home without sacrificing summer or letting it all become a dumpster fire.
• What can be decided now to reduce friction, mental load, and last-minute stress.

And if you’re craving a little more support this summer, I’ve got something for you. I’ll be sending out weekly emails all summer long. Short and simple notes from me to you with ideas, reflections, reminders, and a few of my favorite things to help you stay on track with a season of calibrating for presence and wellbeing. You can sign up here.

Let’s Keep the Conversation Going

Do you have summer traditions that keep you grounded? Are you doing anything differently this year? Tag Thea on Instagram@cowgirlsovercoffee. We want to hear what’s working, what’s shifting, and what you’re reclaiming.

Sign up for Thea’s Summer Email Series to help you stay present, get grounded, and reclaim your season. Join here