Maternal Burnout: Why Self-Care Feels Impossible & What to Do About It
Season 1, Episode 120
Parenting, loss, school transitions, sleepless nights… sometimes it all collides at once. In this raw and honest episode of Mucked Up My Self Care, Jill and Linda talk openly about the weight of maternal burnout. From disrupted nights and defiant kids to the impossible juggle of family, work, and self-care, they walk through the highs, lows, and messy middle that so many moms are living in quietly.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- How grief, school transitions, and daily stress can stack together into full-blown burnout.
- Why disrupted sleep leaves moms feeling like they can never truly “catch up.”
- The difference between early motherhood burnout and the burnout that shows up later on.
- The hidden pressure of overscheduled kids, activities, and family routines.
- Why letting some things slide can actually be a real form of self-care.
- How to start prioritizing your needs when family always feels like the top value.
- Why burnout is a signal, not a personal failure.
Maternal burnout isn’t just feeling tired, it’s the buildup of unrelenting pressure, grief, and responsibility that leaves almost no space for you. Jill and Linda remind you that you’re not alone in this, and that sometimes the first step in self-care is simply naming the burnout out loud. If you’re feeling stretched far too thin, let this episode be your reminder that something has to give, and it’s okay if the thing that gives is not you.
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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