Are you feeling constantly overwhelmed and not sure why?

Do you feel like you are drowning in tasks and emotionally drained? Like you are spiralling down the drain?

In this episode, we dive into the two types of stress that most moms juggle—busy stress and emotional stress—and why understanding the difference can be a game-changer for your mental and physical well-being.

Join me as I share my personal journey of navigating emotional stress when I felt unsupported and undervalued in my marriage, and how that shifted into busy stress after my life changed post-divorce. I’ll break down the key differences between these stress types, helping you identify what's weighing you down so you can tackle it more effectively.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• The emotional stress that drains your energy vs. the busy stress that uses your energy

• How emotional stress is tied to self-worth and unmet needs, while busy stress is task-driven and often has a clear end goal

• How to identify which stress is affecting you the most and practical steps to manage both

• Simple strategies to build control over your daily tasks without burning out, and ways to restore emotional balance in your life

If you're tired of feeling stuck in the spiral of stress and ready to create a plan to regain control over your time and energy, this episode is for you! Tune in to learn how small shifts in mindset and action can lead to big changes in how you manage stress.

🎧 Listen now to uncover the keys to managing both busy and emotional stress while navigating the chaotic journey of motherhood.

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𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗡 to the ”Home Space and Reason” podcast for weekly goodness about home aesthetics, automation, organization and functionality. With a bit of history and a dash of psychology... this isn't your typical HOUSE podcast.

Ep. 3: The Process of Cooking Daily

Ep. 8: Managing Sentimental Items

Ep. 8b: A video edition about creating family photo albums efficiently

Ep. 9: Shelving

Ep. 13: Creating spaces for gathering & connection

Ep. 14: Entryways

Ep. 18: Creating spaces for Kids

Ep. 19: Emotions as it pertains to our home

Ep. 26: Creating great Outdoor Spaces

Ep: 27: Attracting Hummingbirds, Butterflies & Birds

Ep. 36: Laundry and the Laundry room

Ep. 38: Fire Pits with guest Mike Bertelsen, Founder of Cowboy Cauldron

Ep. 45: Organizing: the KonMari method with special guests Karin and Kristyn of the Spark Joy podcast.

Ep. 57: Your Morning Experience

Ep. 62: Swedish Death Cleaning

Ep. 67: 7 ways to boost happiness in your home

Ep: 68: The pile up of Dishes, Pots & Pans

Ep. 78: An Anxiety Inducing Kitchen transforms

Ep. 85: Making chores equitable: They are not all yours

Ep. 87: A Unique Birthday Party Idea: The Reflection Party

Ep. 88: Trophies, plaques & awards

Ep. 107: New Method of Cleaning: Cousins, Coworkers or Family?

Ep. 109: Stuffed Animals: Organizing, collecting, displaying and gifting forward

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In this special bonus episode, I open up about my personal Mother's Day journey - one marked by loss, single motherhood, and finding strength through pain. Twenty-seven years ago, my mother passed away on Mother's Day at just 50 years old, forever changing how I experience this holiday. Now as a single mom myself, I've navigated the complexities of celebrating motherhood while processing grief.

Mother's Day isn't all brunches and flowers for everyone. Whether you've lost your mother, have a strained relationship, are estranged from your children, or are struggling with infertility - your complicated feelings are valid. This episode creates space for the authentic, messy reality many face during this celebrated holiday.

As mothers, we're expected to be perfect - managing households, careers, and children flawlessly. Yet society rarely honors the tremendous emotional labor we carry daily, including the weight of mom guilt. This episode explores how these expectations affect our wellbeing and why we deserve recognition beyond just one day per year.

Discover practical ways to honor yourself this Mother's Day, whether you're celebrating, grieving, or somewhere in between. Learn how prioritizing your own wellbeing models healthy self-value for your children and strengthens all your relationships.

It's okay to celebrate, grieve, or let the day pass quietly. This episode provides permission to experience Mother's Day authentically, creating space for both joy and sorrow. By sharing our stories, we deepen our connections rather than diminishing celebrations.

Why does this matter? Because motherhood is complicated, and pretending otherwise only deepens our isolation. By acknowledging the full spectrum of Mother's Day experiences, we can release the guilt, honor our journeys, and find genuine connection.

Ready to transform your motherhood experience? Join our free supportive community of parent coaches and like-minded mothers navigating these same challenges. Reach out today for a complimentary coaching call to discover how to honor your authentic motherhood journey all year round.