Mama Work It Podcast

Burnout doesn’t mean you’re failing as a mom — it means you’ve been carrying too much for too long.

In this episode of the Mama Work It podcast, I'm talking to the moms who feel emotionally exhausted, overstimulated, and depleted while still trying to show up for their kids, work, and relationships.

We break down what parenting burnout really looks like, why so many moms experience it, and — most importantly — what actually helps when you’re running on empty. This conversation goes beyond bubble baths and surface-level self-care to focus on compassionate, realistic strategies for surviving burnout and beginning the path back to steadiness and connection.

If you’ve ever thought, “I love my kids, but I feel completely drained,” this episode will help you feel seen, supported, and less alone.

In This Episode, We Cover:

What parenting burnout is (and what it is not)

Why moms are especially vulnerable to burnout

Common signs you’re parenting from empty

What NOT to do when you’re burned out

Practical ways to lower the bar without guilt

How to create micro-rest moments in busy days

Nervous system regulation tools for overwhelmed moms

Parenting with compassion — even when you’re exhausted

Why burnout is a season, not your forever

Links mentioned in today’s episode and how to stay connected:

Mama Work It Podcast episode 209: How to Stop Comparing Your Journey https://www.mamaworkit.com/podcast/episode/7b0debc2/how-to-stop-comparing-your-motherhood-journey

Mama Work It Podcast episode 210: Managing Your Hot Mess Hormones with Christine Fitzgerald https://www.mamaworkit.com/podcast/episode/7d0ba47a/managing-your-hot-mess-hormones-with-christine-fitzgerald

Mama Work It Podcast episode 202: The Hidden Ways Burnout Hits Working Moms with Dr. Brook Sheehan https://www.mamaworkit.com/podcast/episode/7bf369f0/the-hidden-ways-burnout-hits-working-moms-with-dr-brook-sheehan

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What if happiness wasn’t something you had to earn after everything else got done?

In this episode of the Mama Work It Podcast, we’re joined by Tia Graham, happiness coach and founder of Arrive at Happy, to talk about how working moms can feel happier now—even in the middle of busy schedules, mental load, and constant responsibility.

Many moms believe happiness will come later: when work slows down, when the kids are older, or when life feels more manageable. Tia challenges that belief and shares a science-backed, compassionate approach to happiness that doesn’t require more time, energy, or perfection.

This conversation explores why so many working moms feel overwhelmed and emotionally drained, how guilt and pressure steal joy, and how happiness can be practiced as a skill through small, realistic shifts.

If you’re a mom who loves her life but doesn’t always feel happy in it, this episode is for you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

Why happiness isn’t a personality trait—it’s a skill you can build

The hidden reasons working moms feel unhappy even when life looks “good”

How mental load and guilt impact emotional well-being

Simple, science-backed happiness practices for busy moms

How to let go of “good mom” pressure and unrealistic expectations

Where to start if you feel burned out, stuck, or emotionally flat

Key Takeaways

You don’t need more time to feel happier

Small mindset shifts can create big emotional relief

Happiness doesn’t mean constant joy—it means feeling more present and supported

A happier mom benefits the entire family

Who This Episode Is For

✔️ Working moms feeling overwhelmed or burned out ✔️ Moms who want more joy without toxic positivity ✔️ Women juggling career, family, and mental load ✔️ Moms ready to stop waiting and start feeling better

🎧 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform and subscribe to the Mama Work It Podcast for conversations that support your health, career, and happiness as a working mom.

To connect with Tia and listen to her viral TED talk:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiaegraham/  

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiagraham/  

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/938052628460419

TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gYeHV_nA36c

Don’t forget to snag her free gift to Mama Work It listeners: Overcoming Mom Guilt Toolkit: https://pages.thefeelgoodclub.com/guilttoolkit

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What if motherhood didn’t mean shrinking your adventurous, travel dreams—but expanding them?
In Episode 213 of the Mama Work It Podcast, we’re joined by Elodie Ferchaud, mom of four, global explorer, and Co-Founder & Chief Revenue Officer of Boundless Life. After years leading global brands at P&G and L’Oréal, Elodie made the bold decision to step away from traditional corporate life and design a lifestyle rooted in freedom, adventure, and intentional family living.
Through Boundless Life, Elodie is helping families around the world rethink how we live, learn, and work—by combining location independence, community, and purpose-driven careers. In this conversation, she shares how motherhood has shaped her leadership, the most challenging parts of raising four kids in another country, and how working moms can begin expanding their world without packing up and moving tomorrow.
Elodie helps us live more intentionally and shows us how we can design a life that honors both stability and spontaneity.
What We Cover in This Episode

Elodie’s journey from global corporate leadership to co-founding Boundless Life

How being a mom of four has made her a stronger leader and Head of Revenue

Where working moms can start if they crave more freedom, meaning, or possibility

Small, practical shifts to expand your world—right now

Who This Episode Is For
✔️ Working moms who want more freedom and flexibility ✔️ Mothers navigating career ambition and family life ✔️ Women curious about lifestyle design or nontraditional paths ✔️ Moms who feel a quiet pull toward “something more”
🎧 Listen to Episode 213 of the Mama Work It Podcast on your favorite podcast platform and subscribe for weekly conversations about motherhood, leadership, and designing a life that works for you. www.mamaworkit.com 
To connect with Elodie or learn more about Boundless Life:
https://www.boundless.life/
https://www.instagram.com/boundlesslife/

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What’s it really like raising twins? In this episode of The Mama Work It Podcast, we’re diving into the real, raw, and sometimes hilarious world of twin motherhood.
Corporate working mom of four, Estella Burns, shares her twin mom journey—from the shock of finding out she was having twins to discovering the ultimate twin-mom superpower. We talk about the most common (and sometimes) annoying comments twin moms hear along with how twin motherhood can be wildly different from parenting a singleton.
You’ll also hear practical advice for moms expecting twins or navigating the early days, plus some unforgettable twin mom stories—including secret twin languages, surprising twin connections, and the absolute best part of raising twins.
Whether you’re a twin mom, expecting multiples, or just curious about life with two babies at once, this episode is packed with validation, laughs, and real-life wisdom.
In this episode, we cover:

What it’s like becoming a twin mom

The ultimate twin mom superpower

Common (and sometimes annoying) comments twin moms hear

Twins vs. singletons: what’s really different?

Advice for moms expecting twins

Twin telepathy, secret languages & funny stories

The best part of raising twins

🎧 Tune in for encouragement, humor, and honest conversations about raising twins while navigating motherhood and work. 
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What if the biggest threat to your relationship isn’t conflict—but silence?
In this Valentine’s Day–themed episode of the Mama Work It Podcast, we’re joined by Colette Jane Fehr, licensed psychotherapist, nationally recognized relationship expert, and author of the newly released book The Cost of Quiet: How to Have the Hard Conversations That Create Secure, Lasting Love.
Colette explains why so many women—especially working moms—stay quiet in their relationships, even when something feels off. From unmet needs and emotional labor to fear of conflict and people-pleasing, silence often feels safer than speaking up. But over time, that quiet can slowly erode intimacy, connection, and trust.
This conversation explores how avoiding hard conversations impacts love, why honesty doesn’t have to mean conflict, and how women can begin reclaiming their voice in relationships—without blowing things up.
If you’ve ever thought, “It’s easier not to say anything,” this episode is for you.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode

What “quiet” really looks like in modern relationships (it's probably not what you're thinking)

Why women and moms are especially likely to silence their needs

The difference between constructive honesty and harmful conflict

How to have hard conversations that build emotional safety

Where to start if you’ve been quiet for a long time

What secure, lasting love actually requires

Who This Episode Is For
✔️ Working moms navigating partnership and emotional labor ✔️ Women feeling disconnected or unheard in their relationships ✔️ Moms who avoid conflict to keep the peace ✔️ Anyone wanting deeper, more secure love
To connect with Colette or get a copy of her new book:
https://www.colettejanefehr.com/ 
https://www.instagram.com/colettejanefehr/ 
https://www.tiktok.com/@colettejanefehr 
https://substack.com/@colettejanefehr
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