When Self-Care Keeps Getting Pushed to the Bottom of the List
Season 1, Episode 105
Do you find yourself waiting for the “perfect” moment to take care of yourself? After the dishes are done, after the kids are healthy again, after that one big work deadline? In this episode of Mucked Up My Self Care, Jill and Linda talk about what it really looks like when self-care keeps getting pushed to the bottom of the list, even when your intentions are good. Through honest reflections and hilariously relatable mom moments, they unpack why we wait, the guilt we carry, and the small but powerful ways we can still care for ourselves in the middle of the chaos.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- The unexpected chaos of “two-minute noodles” that took 50 minutes, and what it taught them about grace and laughter.
- Why even the most anticipated self-care plans can fall apart, and how to cope when they do.
- The real roadblocks (childcare, money, sick kids) that make “just book it” advice feel dismissive.
- How guilt, resentment, and overwhelm sneak into self-care decisions, and what to do with those feelings.
- The difference between waiting for ideal self-care and creating tiny, doable micro-moments right now.
- A raw discussion on honoring what’s real in your life, even if that means postponing the “big” thing for a while.
- The value of venting, being seen, and not rushing yourself or others through the struggle.
You’re not failing if your dream bath didn’t happen. You’re not behind if your solo coffee date got canceled again. You’re human. Jill and Linda remind you that your self-care doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful, and that starting small, messy, and real is still starting. If you’re stuck at the bottom of your own list, this episode is a gentle nudge to pause with grace, not guilt.
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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