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September 22, 2025 19 mins

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.

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📲 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.

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