Breaking the Workaholic Cycle: Self-Care for Moms Who Can’t Sit Still
Season 1, Episode 111
In this honest and raw episode of Mucked Up My Self Care, Jill and Linda explore the uncomfortable tension between workaholism and self-care, especially when both home and work feel equally heavy. From vacation meltdowns and “time off” that doesn’t actually feel like rest to the unrelenting nature of housework and the guilt of slowing down, they get vulnerable about what happens when life forces you to pause. Whether you’re drowning in laundry or deadlines, you’re not alone in the tug-of-war between productivity and presence.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- How vacations with kids can feel like more work than rest, and what happens when expectations don’t match reality.
- Why Jill and Linda both feel stuck in cycles of over-functioning, even in very different seasons of life.
- The emotional toll of trying to be the “perfect” mom, homemaker, and entrepreneur.
- How slowing down can be an act of sacred self-care, even when it doesn’t feel productive.
- Why guilt shows up when your self-care doesn’t “achieve” anything, and how to gently challenge that.
- The difference between fulfilling work and obligatory labor, and how both impact your mental health.
- How breaking generational cycles of workaholism starts with awareness, grace, and a lot of trial and error.
This episode is a gentle but firm reminder that slowing down doesn’t mean you’re falling behind. Whether you’re dealing with chaos, caregiving, or clutter, it’s okay to feel both grateful and overwhelmed at the same time. Jill and Linda aren’t here to romanticize the mess, they’re here to muck through it with you and to offer permission to pause, breathe, and start redefining what care really looks like for a mom who struggles to sit still.
For a simple way to start with self-care, send them an email or connect with Jill on socials @mamaoutspoken and mamaoutspoken.com and Linda @hellolindabonney or lindabonney.com
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