Sick, Stuck, and Still Mucking Through: Parenting and Self-Care When Everything Feels Like Too Much
Season 1, Episode 106
Jill and Linda are back… and they’re sick. This episode of Mucked Up My Self Care was recorded between coughs, chaos, and clutter, because that’s real life. Whether you’ve been knocked flat by illness or you’re just deep in the overwhelm of parenting, this is your reminder that bare minimum is still enough, and surviving a hard season is its own kind of self-care.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why survival mode isn’t failing, it’s one of the bravest forms of parenting.
- How bare minimum days still count, even when breakfast is still sitting on the table 24 hours later.
- Ways to prioritize rest when your to-do list feels like a disaster zone.
- Simple systems that help when your brain fog is thick and everything feels overwhelming.
- How to gently reframe mess and chaos as part of recovery instead of proof you’re “behind.”
- Why asking “What’s the priority right now?” can keep you grounded when everything feels like too much.
Some seasons are about thriving. This one might just be about surviving. And even if your house is covered in socks, dishes, and Band-Aids, you’re still doing an incredible job. Jill and Linda offer a raw, real peek into what it looks like to keep going with compassion when you’re running on empty, and a reminder that your corner will get cleaned, your brain will clear, and your kids are learning from watching you muddle through with honesty and heart.
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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