If dinnertime feels like the most stressful part of your day, this episode is for you.

In Episode 05, Nicole Ghirardi and Stephanie Petry walk through Step Four of the Weekly Reset: Meal Plan. This step focuses on removing decision fatigue, reducing evening stress, and creating calmer rhythms at home through simple preparation.

Nicole and Stephanie talk honestly about why meal planning often feels overwhelming, how small plans can make a big difference, and why this step is not about perfection or elaborate meals. It’s about peace.

This episode reframes meal planning as an act of care and stewardship, one that supports your energy, your relationships, and your presence during the busiest parts of the day.

In This Episode, You’ll Hear

• Why dinnertime is one of the biggest stress triggers in most homes
• How meal planning reduces mental load and decision fatigue
• Why simple and repeated meals are often the most effective
• How flexibility keeps meal planning sustainable
• The importance of planning in rest and margin
• Why preparation creates peace rather than pressure

Quote Shared

“The rubber meets the road when we work out the question of how do we bring beauty and rest to life in the midst of storms. Bringing grace to the busy moments of your life is not about performance or perfection, but sustainability. Bringing peace and beauty amid the whirlwind necessitates preparation.”

Sally Clarkson

This quote anchors the heart of this step, reminding us that preparation is not about control, but about creating space for peace and connection.

Resources Mentioned

• The Weekly Reset Guide: https://www.groundedgrowth.org/WeeklyReset
• The Grounded Growth Community; www.facebook.com/groups/groundedgrowthcommunity
• Learn more about Grounded Growth: www.groundedgrowth.org

What’s Next

This episode completes the Weekly Reset series and brings all four steps together into a rhythm that supports real life.

In the episodes ahead, Nicole and Stephanie begin introducing deeper spiritual rhythms and practices designed to help women start and end their days grounded and intentional.

Stay grounded and keep growing.

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