Do you ever feel exhausted even on days when you didn’t technically do that much? Do you try stress tips that are supposed to help — breathing, routines, journaling — and notice they don’t land at all? Do you find yourself wondering why you can’t seem to “manage it better,” even though you’re doing everything you’ve been told to do?

If so, this episode is for you.

In today’s conversation, we’re unpacking why overwhelm for working moms isn’t actually about time management or discipline — and why most stress-management advice falls flat when your system is already at capacity.

We talk about the invisible weight you’re carrying as the default parent, the emotional and mental load no one sees, and how pressure stacks quietly until you shut down, snap, or feel completely numb. You’ll hear why your nervous system stays on high alert, why surface-level strategies don’t work when you’re already depleted, and why this doesn’t mean you’re broken or failing at self-care.

You’ll also learn why awareness — not fixing, forcing, or adding more — is often the first thing that creates real relief. Not by changing everything, but by finally seeing what your system has been holding all along.

This episode is about understanding, not effort. About relief, not another routine. And about giving yourself permission to stop blaming yourself for overwhelm that makes sense.

NEXT STEPS

STEP 1 Join the FB community

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STEP 2- Become an Insider

Sign up for the Uncomplicated Insider weekly note for tools that help you slow down and get your energy back

STEP 3: Book a call

Get personalized support through your Calm the Chaos call and create one small shift that actually fits your life

STEP 4: Leave me a message or ask a question.

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Why You Can’t Seem to Relax — and How Awareness Helps Exhausted Moms Feel Calm Again

Do you ever finally have time to rest — and notice that it doesn’t actually help? Do you sit down in a quiet house but still feel mentally “on,” alert, or unable to settle? Do you wonder why you can’t relax even when nothing is urgently pulling at you?

If so, this episode is for you.

In today’s conversation, we’re unpacking why rest doesn’t always feel restful for exhausted moms — especially when you’re carrying a heavy mental load, emotional exhaustion, and the invisible responsibility of being the default parent. We talk about why your nervous system stays on high alert, why quiet moments can feel restless instead of calming, and why this doesn’t mean you’re failing at rest or self-care.

You’ll hear why mental exhaustion and chronic overwhelm don’t respond to traditional stress-management tips, how unfinished mental loops keep your system alert, and how awareness — without fixing or forcing — can be the first thing that helps your body begin to feel calm again.

This episode is about relief, not another routine. Not shutting your brain off. Just understanding what your system is still carrying so you can stop turning rest into another thing you feel bad about.

NEXT STEPS

STEP 1 Join the FB community

Join the free Uncomplicated Working Mom Life Facebook group for simple routines and real support

STEP 2- Become an Insider

Sign up for the Uncomplicated Insider weekly note for tools that help you slow down and get your energy back

STEP 3: Book a call

Get personalized support through your Calm the Chaos call and create one small shift that actually fits your life

STEP 4: Leave me a message or ask a question.

https://www.speakpipe.com/Working_Mom_Life_Podcast

Have you ever noticed that the more bone-tired you are, the harder you try to push through — and the worse everything feels?

So many working moms tell themselves this means they need to try harder, be more disciplined, or push a little longer. But that effort often backfires, leaving you more overwhelmed, on edge, and emotionally drained.

In this episode, we’re talking about why “pushing through” feels like the responsible thing to do — and why it actually makes overwhelm worse when your system is already stretched. You’ll hear why effort stops working when you’re exhausted, what’s happening underneath that tired-but-wired feeling, and why relief doesn’t come from fixing more or doing more.

This episode isn’t about another system or routine. It’s about understanding what your body is asking for and learning how to stop white-knuckling your way through moments you don’t have the capacity to carry.

NEXT STEPS

STEP 1 Join the FB community Join the free Uncomplicated Working Mom Life Facebook group for simple routines and real support

STEP 2- Become an Insider

Sign up for the Uncomplicated Insider weekly note for tools that help you slow down and get your energy back

STEP 3: Book a call

Get personalized support through your Calm the Chaos call and create one small shift that actually fits your life

STEP 4: Leave me a message or ask a question.

https://www.speakpipe.com/Working_Mom_Life_Podcast