Breaking the Workaholic Cycle: Self-Care for Moms Who Can’t Sit Still

In this honest and raw conversation, Jill and Linda explore the uncomfortable tension between workaholism and self-care—especially when both home and work feel equally heavy. From vacation meltdowns and returning to the real world to the unrelenting nature of housework and the guilt of slowing down, this episode is a vulnerable look at what happens when life forces you to pause. Whether you’re drowning in laundry or deadlines, you’re not alone in the tug-of-war between productivity and presence.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• How vacation with kids is often more work than rest—and what happens when expectations don’t match reality.
• Why both Jill and Linda feel caught in cycles of over-functioning, even in different seasons of life.
• The emotional toll of trying to be the “perfect” mom, homemaker, and entrepreneur.
• How slowing down can be an act of sacred self-care—even if it doesn’t feel like it.
• Why guilt shows up when self-care isn’t productive (and how to challenge that).
• The difference between fulfilling work and obligatory labor—and how both impact our mental health.
• How breaking generational cycles of workaholism starts with awareness, grace, and a whole lot of trial and error.

This episode is a gentle but firm reminder that slowing down doesn’t mean you’re falling behind. Whether you're dealing with chaos, caregiving, or clutter, it’s okay to feel both grateful and overwhelmed. We’re not here to romanticize the mess—we’re here to muck through it with you. Join us as we give ourselves (and each other) permission to pause, breathe, and redefine what care really looks like. And if you’re stuck in the cycle of hustle, we’ve got a resource just for you in the show notes below.

Until next week – we hope you can unstuck your muck!

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.