Episode 165 07/30/2026 [SELF-CARE] How I Overcame the Overwhelm and Loneliness of Being a Mom

I only have one kiddo, although sometimes I wished I had a second so that I could implement everything I learned! Those first few years were so lonely. I was overwhelmed and didn't have a lot of resources, and it made me realize how our society doesn't support families and especially moms.

Change is necessary, but cultural and legislative change moves slowly, so I figured out how to help myself. It wasn't necessarily the ideal solution, but it was the one available to me at the time. The answer was self-care.

And if you haven't watched it yet, here is one of my favorite podcasts ever: Mindset Tools for Winning at Life. Just the thing an overwhelmed mom needs! https://open.spotify.com/episode/2nUHBTMF9gjZnWbPBIGmBV?si=kJGsQW4VTtW8LsFe-YMVUg

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