This week, I’m calling B.S. on one of adulthood’s biggest myths: work-life balance.
Because if balance means being calm, focused, and fully present at work and at home, I’ve never had it. Not when I was a cop, not when I worked in ministry, and definitely not now juggling remote work, parenting four kids, and trying not to lose my mind in a Walmart parking lot.
In this episode, I share:
• Why “balance” has never worked for me (and maybe never will)
• The emotional toll of always being on even when you’re technically “off”
• The guilt spiral that hits when you try to rest
• How I’m learning to redefine “enough” in a world that keeps moving the finish line
• A story about my wife’s recent car accident that shook everything up
• And why frozen fruit + Good Mythical Morning might just be my emotional support system right now
If you’ve ever felt like you’re behind before your day even starts or wondered why you’re so exhausted when you’re “doing everything right” this one’s for you.
PLUS: I’m testing out a new segment called Caffeine & Coping, where I share the little things keeping me semi-functional each week.
It’s not a self-help guide. It’s not a five-step plan.
It’s just me, trying to make sense of the mess out loud.
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