66| Out of Survival Mode: Small Steps to Reclaim Your Energy and Joy as a Mom

In this episode of Everyday Supermoms, Amy Grace offers real talk and real hope for moms stuck in survival mode. If you’re exhausted, stretched thin, and feeling like you’re just barely making it through the day—this is for you. Amy breaks down what survival mode looks like, why it’s so common for moms, and how you can begin to shift out of it with small, doable steps. You don’t need a total life overhaul—you just need a few honest changes, a little more support, and a whole lot more grace.

✨ Key Takeaways:

• ​Survival mode isn’t a failure—it’s a sign that your needs are unmet
• ​The most common causes of mom burnout and emotional shutdown
• ​Why “doing less on purpose” is sometimes the bravest thing you can do
• ​5 simple ways to reclaim your energy, calm your nervous system, and start living with more intention
• ​You don’t need to be thriving tomorrow—but you can stop drowning today

💬 Quotes from the Episode:

“Survival mode is supposed to be a season, not a lifestyle.”

"While it is normal to be in survival mode sometimes, we can make small changes that lead to not living in it forever."

“Even five minutes of care for yourself can remind your body that you are safe, and you matter.”

🧠 Keywords:mom burnout, survival mode motherhood, how to stop surviving and start living, overwhelmed mom help, mental load, parenting while exhausted, motherhood stress relief, calming techniques for moms

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.

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