The Messy Reality of Finding Space for Self-Care When You’re Always Needed
Season 1, Episode 114
From clingy kids to bedtime bear hugs that last twenty minutes, Jill and Linda get real about what it’s like to never be alone as a mom. In this episode of Mucked Up My Self Care, they dive into the exhaustion of constant “mom, mom, mom” moments, the guilt that comes with needing space, and the messy balance between sacrifice and self-care. With stories of tired kids, sticky floors, and Alexa bedtime reminders, this conversation is a reminder that self-care doesn’t always mean solo time, it can also be woven into everyday family life.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- The highs and lows of motherhood, from sweet milestones to total exhaustion.
- Why being “always needed” can lead to resentment, and why it’s okay to admit that.
- The struggle of bedtime routines when kids crave extra connection just as you’re running out of steam.
- How small shifts like shoe practice or Alexa reminders can ease daily stress.
- Why self-care doesn’t have to be solo, and how kids can sometimes be part of it.
- Creative ways Jill and Linda are experimenting with family-inclusive self-care (hello, popsicle sticks).
- The importance of reframing this stage of motherhood as a season, not forever.
Motherhood often means you’re never truly alone, and that can feel both beautiful and completely overwhelming. Jill and Linda remind you that the goal isn’t perfection, it’s finding small ways to breathe, involve your kids in simple, shared care, and keep sight of the fact that this is just one season. If you feel pulled in every direction, you’re not alone in it.
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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