Ever snap at your kids because they asked what’s for dinner… while you were literally cooking dinner? You’re not alone — and it doesn’t mean you’re falling apart. It means you’re human.
In this episode of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, Licensed Therapist and Latina Mom Coach Vanessa De Jesus Guzman reminds us that you don’t need to be in crisis to deserve support. Mental health isn’t only about anxiety or depression — sometimes it looks like irritability, exhaustion, guilt, or feeling disconnected.
Vanessa shares practical ways to recognize when you’re “in a funk” and how to shift before burnout sets in. She also explains the difference between therapy, mom coaching, and community support — and how each can help you reset, reconnect, and feel more like yourself again.
EPISODE DESCRIPTION
- 5 signs you may be in a funk (that most moms miss)
- What happens when we keep pushing through without support
- 5 simple, research-backed tips to reset before burnout
- The cultural lens of mental health and why unlearning “just push through” matters
- Therapy vs. coaching vs. community: how to know what’s right for you
- A short guided meditation to help you shift perspective and find support
TUNE IN TO LEARN:
- How to recognize the early warning signs of burnout in moms
- Why support isn’t just for crisis moments
- Real, doable strategies to manage stress and overwhelm
- The benefits of therapy, mom coaching, and community support
- Why early support builds resilience for you and your family
TAKEAWAY MESSAGE:
You don’t need to be falling apart to deserve support. Taking care of your mental health can look like therapy, coaching, or simply reaching out for connection. Start small, start now — because when moms are supported, families are supported.
LET’S STAY CONNECTED
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120 COPING SKILLS
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CULTIVATE CALM CHALLENGE
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1:1 PRIVATE COACHING FOR MOMS
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DISCLAIMER:
Free to Be Mindful Podcast episodes are for educational purposes only and should not be considered as or substituted for therapy or professional help from a licensed clinician.
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