Cancel culture and declining social skills have made being vulnerable, exposing weaknesses, or even trusting a community a really scary thing in motherhood. We're afraid to admit that things aren't going so hot, or that we aren't enjoying the process. We don't want to be labeled a "bad mom." So, as a result, we have created a generation of mothers that suffer in silence and put on a good face. But do you know what is one of the main things that drags out feelings of burnout for months, or even years? ...Suffering, alone, in silence.

Burnout is the primary focus of MWO and what we aim to help moms with. In this episode, I'll share our process for supporting and validating burnout, guiding moms to pull their heads back above water and find joy + confidence in this role.

Motherhood is hard. And burnout is a really common and valid feeling that we all experience at some point in time - some of us for a day, and others for weeks, months, or even years. But we can't take up residence and LIVE in burnout. There is a way out (we promise!). 

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We know the feeling of burnout in motherhood all too well - but it truly doesn't have to be this way! 

In today's pep talk, I share some practical tips for establishing systems in your day-to-day to help your family, help you. Utilizing systems can help you scale your efficiency, spread out your workload, and feel less burnt out. As moms, we NEED good systems in place if we truly want to enjoy motherhood. 

If you give these a try in your own life, we'd love to hear what you think! Reach out and share your experience! 

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"Maybe I'm just not doing this right" - isn't this a thought that crosses each of our minds at some point in time in motherhood? We look up and see SO many moms that just seem to be killing it. They don't look stressed, or frazzled, or exhausted. So, are we doing something wrong? 

Nope. 

Motherhood is hard. Motherhood is exhausting. Motherhood is meant to challenge us. And motherhood can be an immense sacrifice, often. Just because it leads to all of these things does NOT mean you aren't doing it right or that you aren't a "good mom." 

Together, we can support each other and remind each other that everyone has hard days. We're all perfectly designed for this role and our children...and we've got this! Together we can achieve our mission. 

You're doing an amazing job, mama. Your struggles are valid, but you don't have to stay miserable in motherhood. We've got you. 

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Motherhood has never been about "bouncing back" or returning to the way things were before...it's always been about rebuilding - stronger, more efficient, more confident, more joyful. And that's where I've been the past couple of months...rebuilding. 

In today's episode, well...I'm back! Let's chat a little bit about where I've been and how excited I am to be hanging out with you again! 

The best is yet to come for MWO. Each month in 2024 has brought incredible growth and opportunity, and we aim to continue to provide more support, resources, and community for YOU and the rest of the mamas who give us the most amazing support. 

We'll talk again soon, mama! I promise.

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As a mom, we're the thermostat for our family - how we show up and respond to each situation directly influences the way our family does as well. Motherhood can feel so heavy, and even more so when we're sleep deprived, burnt out, and can't see the light at the end of the tunnel.

My guest on today's podcast interview, Mica Deshaw, is a brilliant pediatric sleep coach who GETS IT. We have both had our fair share of sleep deprivation and we've been where so many moms are at when it comes to infant and toddler sleep. But it doesn't have to be this way!

So often, we accept sleep deprivation as the norm. As if it's a non-negotiable component of motherhood that you have to endure, like it or not. That's so far from the truth.

Mica speaks all about what sleep training actually is, their signature method at Rested Mama, Happy Baby, how quality sleep can more positively impact both mom AND baby, and a huge opportunity for you to explore future career opportunities as a mom that support your ability to put your family first!

There's something for everyone in this episode and we know you'll love getting to know our new friend, Mica.

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The Process of Creating a Consistent Income Without Sacrificing Motherhood…as a Pediatric Sleep Coach

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Our Q&A series is a chance for you to come and hang out with myself and my dear friend and Nurse Practitioner, Cierra Crowley! Cierra is incredibly knowledgeable when it comes to overall health and wellness, specifically related to pediatric wellness. We answer your burning questions on these Q&A episodes, grabbing questions we've received in our DM's on social media and the sporadic question boxes that we post! 

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Can we all agree teachers don't get enough credit, compensation, or respect for the work they do, molding the minds of our children day in and day out? Because I know for a fact that majority of us wouldn't last a week in their role! 

Our teachers are incredible and many, if not most, pour their heart and souls into what they do. They practice extreme patience, comfort through struggle, kiss away boo-boo's, navigate behaviors, and so much more. And they're an essential part of our team through motherhood. 

One of my favorite teachers, and my best friend, Ashley L'Hote joins the Moms Working Overtime podcast today to share five things teachers want you to know heading into summer break! 

You made it to the last day of school, mamas! Now let's make the most of this time with our children. 

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There are certain people that cross paths with us in our lives and motherhood journey that make us think..."wow, this is a God thing for sure!" Meeting Kelsey was one of those moments for me!

I'm so excited to share my sweet new friend with you. Kelsey's book is easily the TOP motherhood book I've ever read and is one I'm currently doing as our May Book Club in the MWO Facebook Community.

Kelsey and I talk all about what being "in the trenches" of motherhood means to us and how she leans on her faith to guide her through the never-ending challenges that come with the territory of being "mom" to our littles.

I encourage you to buy Kelsey's book after listening! Each chapter is short and sweet, super doable in the chaos of motherhood, and will shift your perspective SO much when it comes to all of the challenges we face on a day to day basis in this role. Once you order the book, check out the guide in the MWO Facebook community for a discussion post to go with each chapter AND (coming soon!) a LIVE with Kelsey on May 31st! 

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Our guest on this episode, Anne Marie Landers, is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to all things holistic health and using natural remedies as our first line of defense with common illnesses. I enjoyed having her as a guest SO much and we could've talked for hours. Her interest in holistic health practices began like many of our own - as a mom herself, questioning if there was another, more natural way to improve our health.

Anne Marie and I dive into common illnesses, fever reducers, the impact of modern healthcare on our fertility as women, natural remedies, and more! If you agree that we should bring her back for more episodes, let us know in the discussion OR send us a message on our social media platforms! We love to hear from you and have zero doubt you'll want to know more after listening.

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Check out her Holistic Child's Medicine Cabinet eBook: https://holisticallyannemarie.com/holistic-childs-medicine-cabinet-ebook

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How often do we make a post on social media, showing off some cherished family photos or bragging on a child's accomplishments, only to revisit the post a handful of times or more to see how many likes or comments it received? Social media has conditioned us to be a "gold star" society and now we're addicted to sharing details of our lives that others will clap for...almost as validation that "hey, you're a great mom!"

But on the flip side, we are constantly scrolling past the accomplishments of our friends (acquaintances) and their children. And sometimes this leaves us feeling like..."what am I doing wrong?"

We have to bring ourselves back to reality. As moms, we want to highlight the good. We want to brag on our kids. And genuinely, we want to celebrate the accomplishments of our friends' children! But it doesn't tell the whole story and can leave us feeling less than. 

Sometimes we need a pep talk to remind us to do a reality check with ourselves. We are never alone on this journey and every mom has her share of struggles. Every child has their share of obstacles that their mama fights alongside them. Every family has growing pains and conflict every once in a while. 

Just because everyone is smiling and looks well put together in the family photo on your social media feed does NOT mean things are perfect and is not the standard you should judge yourself against. 

I hope you love today's pep talk, mama!

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On the first Thursday of the month, listen in for a Q&A session where I will grab other incredible mamas and answer YOUR questions! 

Cierra and I both reference breastfeeding courses we did that we loved: 
- Cierra used lactationlink.com 
- I used https://www.karingforpostpartum.com/breastfeeding-course

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We're often our own harshest critics in motherhood. 

In this episode, I challenge your perspective and give you 3 action steps to help overcome those moments in motherhood when we feel like we're failing. 

We have to learn to start speaking to ourselves the way we would to a friend when she shares her struggles. Because as moms, we juggle so many things at once and it was never intended to be perfect. 

You think you're failing, but the reality is that you're a total rockstar. You just don't realize it.

You're doing a really amazing job, mama. I hope this episode reminds you of that!

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We all know it. We've all lived it at some point in time. That flailing your arms, gasping for air, head bobbing above and below the surface feeling...survival mode. It's not fun and it's extremely discouraging to feel as a mom.

Am I really strong enough for this?
Will I ever get through this?
Why do other moms make it look so easy?

The reality is, you are, and you will, but it's not easy. And you're NOT alone.

Every mom has felt it, so why are we so embarrassed of our shortcomings?

There are 3 words I need you to be okay with saying after you listen to today's episode. We're all in this together, mama. 

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This episode is exactly what you need to hear today! I had the privilege of sitting down for an interview with author, actor, and crazy busy mom of 5, Kelli Stuart. Kelli has been through many trials so far in her motherhood journey, including navigating illness with her older children, adoption of their youngest son and learning of his special needs, a cancer diagnosis herself, and now figuring out what the transition of her oldest children into college and the real world looks like from a mom's perspective. 

She has an amazing story and is someone whose story you'll definitely want to follow! 

Connect more with Kelli! 
- Website: www.kellistuart.com
- Check out her books: http://kellistuart.com/books/
- Watch her in the film, The Author: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B0CJSCH67L/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r
- Keep an eye out for her upcoming film, Parable: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31113669/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1_tt_8_nm_0_q_Parable
- Follow Kelli on Instagram: www.instagram.com/kellistuartauthor

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As moms, we're so afraid to drop a ball or disappoint others. There's no doubt we're an integral component in our family's dynamic, but is everything really going to come crashing down around us if we let something fall to the wayside? Probably not. We're going to step into some humility today because the immense amount of pressure we put on ourselves to be perfect must stop.

We're hardest on ourselves when it comes to all things personal AND motherhood. We have this belief that everyone is paying such close attention to our every move, as if every decision we make is up for judgment, when the reality is...they probably don't care!  We have to simply make decisions based on what is best for us and our family unit. 

Learn to pick your battles and just keep doing your best to show up every single day. Just don't quit. 

Because in the end, it's going to be okay, really.

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We no longer have the same 24 hours we did before we were moms, so there's one thing we all must get VERY good at: the word "no." 

Every decision we make is either a deposit or a withdrawal from our "bank account" of time, energy, emotion, patience, etc. And every time we say "yes" to something, we say "no" to something else...often ourselves. 

We're over scheduled, overstressed, overstimulated as moms because we feel too guilty to say no. We're afraid to go against the crowd. We don't want to hurt feelings. 

Go say no, mama. No. Nothing else. Just no. 

You were perfectly designed for this role because YOU are the best person suited to raise your small humans. YOU were empowered to protect them, to love them, to support them. YOU have instincts that drive you through every step of this journey.

Don't underestimate the power of the word no, period. Without apology.  

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We are SO excited to introduce our newest team member of MWO! Lindsay is coming on board to help with the wellness coaching component of our business, focused on helping moms find their joy and confidence again, but you'll see her all over the place! 

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Today's episode is so fun! I had the opportunity to sit down with homeschooling and homesteading mom of four, Hannah Burlbaw to talk all about raising good humans. 

Homesteading and all things that go into it - growing your own food, raising chickens and getting fresh eggs, baking fresh bread - are all the rage lately. We're all waking up and realizing that we want to know what's in our food and develop a more self-sustaining lifestyle. It's the greatest movement to witness, in my opinion. 

Hannah shares her journey that led her here, how she balances being an entrepreneur while homeschooling her children, embracing the stay-at-home mom lifestyle, and the beauty of our motherhood role. 

I also ask Hannah questions about homeschooling and what she's found that works best for her and her family. If you dream it, you can do it mama. Build your dream life with your babies in your lap! 

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We can all agree that we want our children to turn out better than us, right? I think that's one of the few things we can definitely all agree on as moms actually! And for good reason. 

Sometimes this requires breaking some generational curses that our family has passed down over and over. But in order to do this, we have to work on ourselves first. We have to spend time really reflecting and decide how we want to show up, then take action to do so. Because even if you didn't experience trauma in childhood, there's likely things you learned from your own upbringing that you can do better for your own kids. 

Our generation is pretty terrible at slowing down, making time for reflection, and spending time on self-improvement. We move at full speed 24/7, from the moment our feet hit the floor in the morning until our head hits the pillow at night. In this episode, I walk you through self-reflection to determine what actions you can take as a mom to break generational curses in your family. 

You can be the change, mama. You can change the outcome for your children, grandchildren, and anyone who comes after you in your family tree. You're never alone in this journey of growth. Keep hanging out with us here at MWO and we'll help you get where you want to go, reclaiming your joy and confidence in motherhood. 

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It was so fun to bring Erin Moore, RN, CPNP, CLC, mom of two wild boys, on for this week's podcast as part of our interview series. She is so sweet and has a knack for making all moms feel confident in the decisions they make for feeding their children! 

Erin and I dive into breastfeeding versus formula, increasing supply, different ingredients in formulas, Baby Led Weaning, and more! 

She shares tons of knowledge on all things feeding and will not only put your mind at ease, but will truly empower you to feel confident in whatever you've found that is best for your family. 

Check out her NEW podcast: Baby Food for Busy Moms Podcast
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/baby-food-for-busy-moms/id1735597202
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I had the opportunity to sit down with a great friend, mom of two, and entrepreneur, Nikki Harris this week for another incredible episode in our interview series! 

Nikki knows all to well what it feels like to ride the waves of the different seasons of motherhood and speaks to the ways she's evolved in her role from the moment she held her firstborn in her arms compared to now. 

We discuss that wild concept of "balance," how to manage the chaos of playing mom's taxi cab, prioritizing self care in motherhood, and coming back from failures in each season. We also touch on raising good humans that contribute around the home and what it means to instill a good work ethic. 

You won't want to miss the relatability, realness, and laughs that come with today's episode. And when you sit down at the dinner table tomorrow night, I hope you can cover the highs, lows, and buffalos with your family just like Nikki does with hers. 

Follow Nikki on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anharris915/
Listen to Nikki's podcast, Resilient, Rural & Raw with Nikki Harris:
- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/resilient-rural-raw-with-nikki-harris/id1684541634
- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0LO3eQdJ2RxXgu1yOh1P3R?si=1d7b94c3e4224cf0

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We all doubt ourselves sometimes. It doesn't help that in motherhood in this day and age, all of the opinions circulate like a merry-go-round in our heads. But motherhood wasn't designed with room for doubt. Moms were designed with "mama bear" type instincts, the ability to interpret and protect our children like no one else can. Our presence was designed to be territorial, and we should be confident in our own abilities.

There are three areas of motherhood that you should NEVER allow doubt to creep in, and we talk about them in today's episode!

Listen to today's pep talk as a reminder to shut out the noise, stop overcomplicating the process, and quit comparing yourself to other moms! You were perfectly designed for this and no one could ever take your place. Let's get back to our roots in motherhood and feel confident, as we should, that we're doing a really amazing job. 

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"I have to laugh or else I might cry." Have you ever felt this way in motherhood? Because I sure have! That time our son threw a tantrum that was (no joke) 2 hours long, or when our daughter has us operating on 1-2 hours of sleep a night, or how about that time the Roomba dragged dog poop through my house (MORTIFYING).

Look, we've all had those moments where motherhood feels everything except funny. But if we can't find it in us to laugh at the challenges, the struggles, the complete dumpster fire that is our day-to-day as moms...then how in the world will we survive? 

This week's interview is with the amazing Alyce Chan, a stand-up comedian out of New York who has re-built her brand around all things motherhood - finding humor in the relatable moments that we all go through! Alyce has a global presence, gracing venues such as The Stand and the New York Comedy Club, as well as Yuk Yuk's in Canada, among others. She was also a finalist at the esteemed Boston Comedy Festival in May 2023 and her work has been recognized by Vogue. To say the least, she's incredible.

The best part? She's a mom, just like you. When she's not absorbed in comedy, she's cracking jokes and clinging to her "cool mom" title that she holds with her two wild boys. 

You're going to love today's lighthearted episode, reminding you that we ALL struggle sometimes, but that the best way to survive is to get really good at laughing at ourselves. Once you're done listening, check out Alyce's social media and let her know that you loved the episode! 

Follow Alyce on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momcomnyc/
Check out Alyce's website and see where you can watch her live!: https://momcom.co/

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With warmer weather approaching, lots of moms start to worry about getting our summer body ready for shorts, tank tops, and swimsuit season. We start to get self-conscious about how we've "bounced back" from the season of motherhood we're in, or whether or not we hit our goal weight on the scale. 

While I'm a total advocate for prioritizing your health in motherhood and I think this is important, I also believe we should find joy in every season of this journey. After two babies in two years, I'm not feeling super confident heading in to "hot mom summer." But that isn't going to keep me from doing hot mom summer things with my kids. 

When our kids look back at their lives, they won't remember what the scale said when you stepped on, your jean size, body fat percentage, how your shorts exposed your cellulite, or ANY of those other things we get caught up in as moms. They don't care. I promise. 

But what they WILL remember if we were present, engaged, and how we speak about ourselves in these moments. It's not about how you look, but about how you show up for them. Today's pep talk is your reminder that you can't let fear of judgment about the way you look be the reason you don't make great memories with your kids this summer. 

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