Ever feel bone-dead tired before the night even starts? It’s not just the homework meltdowns, sports chaos, and dinner complaints — it’s the invisible job you’ve taken on as the emotional manager of your whole house.

In this episode, I’m exposing the hidden source of your exhaustion: carrying everyone else’s feelings as if they were your own. I’ll show you the simple but powerful shift between caring and carrying, and teach you the Front Door Tool — a boundary practice that helps you decide what emotions get to come in and what stays out.

When you start using this tool, your kids learn to regulate instead of offloading everything onto you, your partner steps up to manage their own stress, and your nervous system finally exhales.

Mama, it’s not about being cold. It’s about being free.

• Why overstimulation isn’t just about noise and clutter — it’s about carrying the emotional load of your whole house.

• The difference between caring and carrying, and why one keeps you grounded while the other drains you.

• Real-life examples of the Front Door in action (teen dinner drama, WiFi meltdowns, your partner’s bad day).

• The long-term payoff: a calmer home, stronger kids, and a mom who finally feels like herself again.

✨ Save your seat for the Guilt Loop Workshop on October 16th — it’s just $17 and you’ll walk away with tools like the Front Door that actually stick when mom life gets messy. 👉 Register Here for the Guilt Loop Workshop

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📲 Prefer texting? Share where overstimulation shows up most in your home — maybe it’s the homework chaos, the sports schedule, or your partner’s moods. I’d love to hear your story. Text me at 315-351-2502.

• Listen in and picture your own Front Door — which emotions are you letting barge in, and which could you leave outside?

• Register for the Guilt Loop Workshop so you can practice this shift in real time with me.

• Join the email list so you never miss encouragement, tools, and the next steps toward breathing easier.

Mama, you don’t have to carry everyone’s comfort anymore. You’re allowed to care without carrying.

3 Parenting Myths That Don’t Deserve Your Energy This Week

Summary: Moms are already carrying enough — the laundry, the logistics, the emotions. But so often, it’s not the real work that drains us. It’s the invisible myths. The silent rules. The “good moms should” stories that leave us exhausted.

In this episode, I’m breaking down three myths that don’t deserve your energy this week — and giving you a simple reflection tool (the Mirror) to stop spiraling when guilt shows up.

You’ll hear: ✔ Why “fast replies” don’t define your worth as a friend or mom ✔ Why dinner doesn’t have to be Pinterest-worthy to count ✔ Why your house doesn’t need to be guest-ready to prove you’re enough ✔ How to pause and separate the story you’re telling yourself from the truth

Spicy Quotes: 💬 “Mess is not a moral failing. It’s proof you’re raising humans.” 💬 “You’re not failing. You’re carrying myths that were never real.” 💬 “You don’t have to earn your worth with casseroles, clean floors, or instant replies.”

✨ Next Step: Join me for the Guilt Loop Workshop on October 16th. In this live session, we’ll uncover how guilt sneaks into everyday mom life — through invisible rules and exhausting “shoulds” — and I’ll teach you practical ways to break free.

🎟 Save your $17 seat here → https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1743685102079?aff=oddtdtcreator

Because you’re not failing. You’re overloaded. And you don’t have to stay that way.

Do you wake up already tired — even after a full night’s sleep? You’re not alone, mama. If you’ve been wondering why coffee, naps, or an early bedtime never seem to touch that bone-deep exhaustion, this episode is for you.

Here’s the truth: mom exhaustion isn’t just about sleep. It’s about the invisible energy leaks draining you every single day — decision fatigue, emotional labor, and overextension. These hidden drains are the real reason you feel stuck in “always behind mode,” even when you’re doing all the right things.

In this episode of Boundaries, Business & Balance, we dig into:

• The real reason moms feel exhausted even after 8 hours of sleep (hint: it’s not your bedtime).

• How decision fatigue leaves you foggy and scattered before breakfast is even over.

• The weight of emotional labor and why being the “emotional thermostat” of your house is draining your energy faster than lack of sleep ever could.

• Why overextension and saying yes too much keeps moms overwhelmed, resentful, and burned out.

• Simple, real-mom strategies to stop leaking energy and finally start feeling calm, confident, and whole.

If you’ve ever thought, “I’m failing. I must be doing something wrong,” I want you to hear this: you’re not failing. You’re not broken. You’re just overloaded. And once you know where your energy is leaking, you can patch the drains and finally start to breathe again.

Your Next Step: The Exhausted Mom Reset I created a free 3-day email mini-series for moms who are tired of running on fumes. Each day, I’ll show you one invisible leak and give you one simple step to patch it , so you can start feeling like yourself again.

➡️ Text RESET to 315-351-2502 and get Day 1 delivered right away.

Title: Feel Like You Can’t Focus on Anything? The Mom Truth About Multitasking

Struggling to keep up with all the things? Discover why multitasking doesn’t actually save time—and how it secretly erodes your confidence. Real-mom stories + simple shifts to help you trust yourself again.

Hey mama, ever feel like you’re nodding along while your kid tells you a story… but your brain is off building a grocery list and planning tomorrow’s carpool? And then the guilt hits: “Why can’t I just be present? Am I failing at this whole mom thing?”

Here’s the truth: multitasking isn’t killing your schedule, it’s killing your confidence.

In this episode of The Overloaded Mom Podcast, we dig into the mom-truth about multitasking: why your brain literally can’t shine its “spotlight” in two places at once, how that erodes your self-trust, and one simple shift you can use today to start feeling calm, capable, and in control again.

You’ll laugh at my latest multitasking fail (yes, cereal ended up in the dog’s bowl ), but more importantly, you’ll walk away with practical encouragement and a doable tool you can use right away.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why multitasking makes you feel behind (even when the chores get done).
• The difference between autopilot tasks and spotlight tasks—and why that matters.
• How multitasking drains your confidence and self-trust (not just your energy).
• One simple shift that helps you focus, follow through, and feel in control again.

• The Confident Mom Bootcamp (Oct 6–9). We’ll take these shifts even deeper and practice them together in real mom-life.

  📱 Text BOOTCAMP to 315-351-2502 to grab your spot.

• Join my mailing list to get real life behind the scenes of an Overloaded Mama,

  Exclusive Access: Mom-to-Mom Emails (Your Real Talk)

  • Weekly “real mom confessions” + practical tips (like the coffee in the microwave, laundry on repeat stories)

  • Early invites to bootcamps, retreats, or coaching spots

  • A safe, judgment-free inbox where she hears: “Same here, mama. You’re not alone.”

  Apply for 1:1 Coaching with Me If you’ve been craving deeper support someone to walk with you as you untangle the guilt, overwhelm, and invisible load I’d love to help you personally.

  📱 Text APPLY to 315-351-2502 to apply for my one-on-one coaching program.

Ever feel like your family treats your boundaries like optional suggestions?

You’re not failing , you’re just overloaded. In this episode, learn simple, real-mom strategies to set limits, reduce stress, and finally feel respected without yelling, nagging, or caving.

If you’re the default parent — the one carrying the invisible load, running on fumes, snapping when you don’t mean to, and feeling guilty every time you sit down — this episode is for you.

Because here’s the truth: you don’t have a boundary problem. You have a follow-through problem. And that’s not because you’re broken — it’s because you’re overloaded.

• Why your family keeps ignoring boundaries (and why it’s not about love or respect)

• The 3 traps that drain moms’ energy and make rules crumble: overexplaining, inconsistency, and caving

• How the invisible load and mom guilt leave you stuck in resentment

• Real-mom stories about kids, teens, and even husbands testing limits

• My TLC method: Tell it. Lock it. Carry it. — the calm way to follow through

Join The Confident Mom Bootcamp (October 6–9) A 4-day gentle reset for exhausted moms who are tired even after sleep. Together, we’ll:

• Spot the invisible drains on your energy

• Untangle “mom brain” overload and decision fatigue

• Stop carrying everyone else’s moods like a backpack full of bricks

• Learn how to say no without guilt so you can protect your peace

Short, doable, and real — no charts, no hustle, no “just do more.”

📱 Text BOOTCAMP to 315-351-2502 to save your spot today.

Join my mailing list to get real life behind the scenes of an Overloaded Mama,

Exclusive Access: Mom-to-Mom Emails (Your Real Talk)

• Weekly “real mom confessions” + practical tips (like the coffee in the microwave, laundry on repeat stories)

• Early invites to bootcamps, retreats, or coaching spots

• A safe, judgment-free inbox where she hears: “Same here, mama. You’re not alone.”

Apply for 1:1 Coaching with Me If you’ve been craving deeper support someone to walk with you as you untangle the guilt, overwhelm, and invisible load I’d love to help you personally.

📱 Text APPLY to 315-351-2502 to apply for my one-on-one coaching program.

The Surprising Thing That Happens When Moms Start Saying No

Hey Mama This episode is for the burnt out, overloaded mom who’s:

• Constantly saying “yes” even when she’s exhausted

• Feeling like an overwhelmed mom drowning in commitments

• Stuck in mom guilt every time she thinks about setting a boundary

• Wondering how other moms seem to “do it all”

• Giving everyone else her best while her own family gets the leftovers

Sound familiar? You’re not alone.

Today I’m sharing my story of saying yes to everything—PTO, Girl Scouts, school volunteering—until it pushed me to the edge. And the surprising thing that happened when I finally started saying no.

In this episode you’ll learn:

• How those tiny yeses secretly drain burnt out moms

• Why mom guilt isn’t a reliable GPS (and what to listen to instead)

• Simple ways to set boundaries without feeling like a “bad mom”

• How saying no can actually give you more peace, energy, and time with your kids

💡 Real talk: Your worth isn’t measured by how much you do for everyone else. It’s about showing up honestly for yourself and your family.

• Confident Mom Boot Camp: Learn the practical, doable steps to move from chaos and guilt into calm, confidence, and control. Click here to register.

• Join a Fireside Chat: A real-talk Zoom room for overloaded moms who need support. Save your spot.

• Get on the list: Be the first to hear about retreats, workshops, and behind-the-scenes updates. Sign up here.

📲 Text me! What’s the heaviest yes you’re carrying right now? What would it feel like to set it down? Send me a message at 315-351-2502.

Hey Mama

If you’ve ever tried to set boundaries as a mom and ended up caving, over-explaining, or feeling guilty, this episode is for you.

Boundaries are supposed to protect your time and energy, but for most moms, they trigger mom guilt, overwhelm, and the pressure to keep saying yes — even when you’re exhausted. That’s why boundaries feel so hard in motherhood.

In this episode, we’re unpacking:

• Why saying no makes moms feel guilty (even when you’re already overwhelmed)

• The difference between rules and boundaries in motherhood

• How mom guilt and people-pleasing drain your energy

• Why over-explaining weakens your boundaries

• Simple boundary scripts for exhausted moms who want to protect their energy

• How to stop being the default parent who says yes to everything

Because mama — you’re not a bad mom for struggling with boundaries. You’re an overloaded mom carrying the invisible mental load. And you deserve to stop people-pleasing, put down the plates that aren’t yours, and finally protect your space without the guilt trip.

Quick win: By the end of this episode, you’ll have one clear sentence you can use today to set a boundary that sticks , and it won’t make you feel like a bad mom.

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Guilt Loop Workshop

In this workshop, we’re breaking down the sneaky cycle of mom guilt—the one that makes you feel like no matter what you do, it’s never enough. You’ll learn why guilt keeps showing up (even when you’re doing your best), how to spot it before it spirals, and a simple method to step out of the loop and back into calm.

This is a practical, real-talk reset for the woman who’s tired of carrying guilt like it’s her part-time job. You’ll walk away with tools you can use the next time guilt pops up—without adding more to your to-do list.

Register for Workshop click here

Join the next Fireside Chat—a real-talk Zoom room for entrepreneurial moms https://calendly.com/crystalc-ignitetorise/the-fire-circle

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The Confident Mom Bootcamp

You’ll learn the practical, doable steps to move from chaos and guilt into calm, confidence, and control.

Click here to register

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How to Find Joy in the Middle of the Mess (Even When You Feel Behind)

Ever crawl into bed and think, “I was busy all day, but I got nothing done — and now I’m even more behind”? Yeah, mama. That’s the behind-feeling.

It’s the frozen chicken at 5 p.m. It’s the school app dinging like it’s your full-time job. It’s the laundry that multiplies while you sleep.

And it leaves you waiting for joy to finally show up someday — when the house is spotless, when the calendar clears, when the kids are older. But here’s the truth: joy isn’t hiding in someday. Joy is right here, in the middle of the mess.

In this episode, we’re talking about how joy yanks you out of behind-mode and drops you into the present — and how that shift is what makes you feel steady, confident, and actually in control.

Here’s what you’ll hear today:

• The real-life gas station pizza + “All Star” story that reminded me what presence feels like.

• Why “behind-mode” tricks you into waiting for joy at the finish line (and why it never works).

• The simple shift to start noticing joy in ordinary, messy little moments — and why saying it out loud matters.

• A sanity check (because yes, hiding in the bathroom with a cookie still counts as joy).

Insight Questions for You:

• Where are you living so far ahead in your head that you’re missing the joy right in front of you?

• Where have you been waiting for “someday” to finally let yourself feel happy?

Mama, joy is what shifts you from always behind → confidently in control. You don’t have to wait for the clean house, the quiet season, or the perfect day. Joy is already here, baked right into the chaos.

And if you’re ready to stop living in behind-mode and start practicing control-mode, come join me inside The Confident Mom Bootcamp. It’s where we stop chasing “someday” and start living steady, present, and confident — right now.

Until next time… remember, mama — you’re not behind. You’re already on the journey. And you’re more confidently in control than you think.

Guilt Loop Workshop

In this workshop, we’re breaking down the sneaky cycle of mom guilt—the one that makes you feel like no matter what you do, it’s never enough. You’ll learn why guilt keeps showing up (even when you’re doing your best), how to spot it before it spirals, and a simple method to step out of the loop and back into calm.

This is a practical, real-talk reset for the woman who’s tired of carrying guilt like it’s her part-time job. You’ll walk away with tools you can use the next time guilt pops up—without adding more to your to-do list.

Register for Workshop click here

Join the next Fireside Chat—a real-talk Zoom room for entrepreneurial moms https://calendly.com/crystalc-ignitetorise/the-fire-circle

Get on the email list for first dibs on retreats, workshops & behind-the-scenes updates Sign up for my email list click here

The Confident Mom Bootcamp

You’ll learn the practical, doable steps to move from chaos and guilt into calm, confidence, and control.

Click here to register