Maternal Burnout: Why Self-Care Feels Impossible (and What to Do About It)

Parenting, loss, school transitions, sleepless nights, sometimes it all collides at once. In this raw and honest episode of Mucked Up My Self-Care, Jill and Linda talk openly about the weight of maternal burnout. From disrupted nights and defiant kids to the impossible juggle of family, work, and self-care, they share the highs, lows, and the messy middle that so many moms live through.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How grief, school transitions, and daily stress compound into burnout
• Why disrupted sleep leaves moms feeling like they can’t ever “catch up”
• The difference between early motherhood burnout and maternal burnout later on
• The hidden pressure of overscheduled kids and family routines
• Why letting things slide can actually be a form of self-care
• How to prioritize your needs when family always feels like the top value
• Why burnout is a signal, not a failure

 

Maternal burnout isn’t just exhaustion, it’s the buildup of unrelenting pressure, grief, and responsibilities that leave little space for you. Jill and Linda remind us that you’re not alone in this struggle, and sometimes the first step in self-care is simply naming the burnout out loud. If you’re feeling stretched too thin, may this episode be your reminder that something has to give - and that it’s okay if it’s not you.

Until next week, we hope you can unstuck your muck! 💛

 

• 📩 Need help figuring out where to start with self-care? Message us at muckedupmyselfcarepodcast@gmail.com and we’ll send our favorite five simple ideas.
• 👋 Find Jill @mamaoutspoken and mamaoutspoken.com
• 💬 Connect with Linda @hellolindabonney or lindabonney.com