59| You Don’t Have to Have It All Together: Alyssa Brade on Gaining Freedom from Burnout and Mom Guilt

In this heartfelt and empowering episode, Amy Grace is joined by Alyssa Brade—a writer, creative, and mother of two—who opens up about her journey of rediscovering herself after motherhood flipped her world upside down. Alyssa shares how becoming a mom forced her to confront her addiction to productivity and the illusion of control. Through grief, anxiety, and identity shifts, she found beauty in the mess and began rewriting the script of what it means to be “enough.”

Together, Amy and Alyssa explore the deep emotional work of becoming whole again—learning to let go of perfectionism and mom guilt, reclaim your voice, and honor your humanness. This conversation is an invitation to every mom who has ever felt like she’s lost herself in the doing. You’re not alone—and you don’t have to prove your worth.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Motherhood can shatter our illusions of control and productivity-based identity.
  

• Grief and anxiety are often part of the transition into a new version of ourselves.
  

• Self-worth isn’t earned by “doing enough”—it’s inherent.
  

• Reclaiming your voice and identity as a mother is sacred work.
  

• Connection happens when we’re real—not when we’re perfect.

🔍 Keywords:

Motherhood identity, postpartum healing, mom anxiety, productivity mindset, perfectionism, healing journey, mom guilt, self-worth, vulnerability in motherhood, Alyssa Brade, redefining success, motherhood transformation, authenticity, creative mom life, real talk for moms

🔑 Key Quotes:

“Motherhood was the thing that broke me—but it also became the way I found myself again.” – Alyssa Brade

“I thought I had to earn my worth. But the truth is, I was already worthy.” – Alyssa Brade

“We’re not meant to be machines—we’re meant to be human.” – Alyssa Brade

“Letting go of perfection is not weakness—it’s the beginning of real connection.” – Amy Grace

“If you’re searching for the version of yourself you used to be… she’s not gone, but you might be becoming someone even deeper.” – Amy Grace

About Alyssa Brade

Alyssa is a dedicated Maternal Wellness Advocate, award-winning author, and entrepreneur. As a mother of two toddler boys, she understands the pressures of mom guilt, burnout, and the challenge of balancing family and career. Through her personal experiences and research, Alyssa wrote an Amazon best-selling book, Mommy Needs a Minute: From Burnout to Empowerment. Over the past year, Alyssa has connected with and impacted hundreds of women globally, offering practical strategies for self-care, mental health management, and balancing family with personal goals. She is now a co-founder of High 5 Thrive, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering parents.

Resources:

Book: Mommy Needs a Minute: From Burnout to Empowerment

High 5 Thrive Facebook Group

Website: high5thrive.org

About Your Host:

Amy Grace is the heart behind Everyday Supermoms, a podcast that inspires and empowers mothers by sharing diverse stories of resilience and connection. As a licensed therapist, she supports moms through all stages of motherhood with transformative therapy intensives and signature courses like The Motherhood Mindset Reset and Create Your Own Motherhood. A mom of six, Amy draws from her own journey—from single parenting to blended families—to create a community where mothers can embrace their unique paths with confidence and grace.

For More Info and your FREE Embracing Your Inner Supermom Workbook visit www.everydaysupermoms.com