Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs: For Burned Out, Career-Minded Moms

What happens when the “safe” career path no longer fits but walking away feels terrifying?

In this episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I'm joined by author, audiobook narrator, and creative entrepreneur, Katie Thompson. Katie shares her journey from corporate stability to building multiple creative businesses, all while navigating motherhood, identity shifts and the pressure to figure it out.

Together we talk about the fear t...

Returning from work after having a baby is hard under any circumstance. For many moms, it feels nearly impossible. The exhaustion, the guilt, the pressure to keep up, and the fear of falling behind can be there before you've even had time to heal.

In this episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I'm joined by Beth Wanner, founder of Mother Cover, an agency that provides interim and fractional coverage that helps companies maintain...

In this episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I'm joined by Morgan Adams, a holistic sleep coach for women who struggle with getting restful sleep consistently. Morgan understands firsthand how insomnia can impact quality of life and therefore helps women improve their relationship with sleep so they can live less stressful days. Morgan shares her own journey through years of insomnia and use of prescription medications before...

In this episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I'm joined by Julie Coraccio, an award-winning professional declutterer & organizer, certified life coach, author, and host of the popular podcast, Clear Your Clutter Inside & Out as we talk about how different kinds of clutter fuel burnout for working moms.

Julie helps us look beyond the piles of stuff and explore the various forms of clutter (physical, mental, emotional, ...

In this episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I'm joined by Kate Hendrickson, a former corporate leader and mom who stepped away from the consulting world to pursue her dream of writing, while keeping one foot in the consulting space. Kate is expanding her audience this holiday season with her debut novel, Christmas Switch, a witty holiday rom-com about a mom who is fed up with the chaos of Christmas preparations and decides t...

In this episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I'm joined by Raquel Castillo, a fractional COO, wife and mom of three boys who shares her journey from career success to full-blown burnout and how she ultimately redefined what success looks like in this season of motherhood. After leaving her full-time COO role, Raquel replaced her income, halved her hours and now makes it to the school pickup line early all by building a fracti...

We all want the holiday season to feel joyful and magical but for many moms it feels exhausting, overwhelming and stressful instead. What we want is often confused with what we believe the holidays are supposed to look like and, as a result, so many moms experience an exceptional amount of pressure in an effort to meet those expectations.

In this solo episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I dive into why the holidays lead to b...

In this episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I sit down with Alexandra (Lexi) Reid, PhD – a scientist turned creative wellness coach who helps smart, high-achieving women in STEM and beyond reduce stress and reconnect with themselves through art therapy – inspired practices. Together we explore how simple art-based practices can help calm the nervous system and relieve burnout symptoms without being artistic, creative or have...

If you've ever felt like you have to do it all, do it well and never let anything fall, you're not alone. Many high-achieving moms feel the constant pressure to perform, believing excellence will keep them safe from judgment, from failure, from falling behind or from letting someone down. But how do we know when we've crossed the line from successful to harmful?

In this episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I sit down with Dr. ...

In this episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I'm joined by Dr. Erica Buchholz, a parent coach with a doctorate in Applied Developmental Psychology, who helps overwhelmed parents recover from burnout using intentional laughter and play. Drawing from the science of play, she helps parents activate their creativity, reignite their joy, and equips them with tools for lasting emotional regulation.

Dr. Buchholz teaches us about the ...

Today I'm joined by Dr. Laurel Mellin, health psychologist, NY Times bestselling author and single mom of three. Dr. Mellin brings decades of brain science and lived experience to this empowering conversation as she talks about Emotional Brain Training and how we can calm the stress pathways that fuel burnout using simple, scientific tools. This isn't about being more disciplined. It's about learning how to turn down the stress in ...

We all know how important our health is but it can be incredibly difficult to make it a priority when we're exhausted, overworked and constantly doing everything for everybody else. In today's episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I sit down with Esther Avant – working mom, author, coach and co-owner of MADE By ME Coaching. Esther has spent over 20 years empowering midlife women to treat their health as the foundation for buil...

In today's episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I'm joined by Melissa Schulz, a Parenting Coach that specializes in supporting parents of strong-willed, highly sensitive and neurodiverse kids. Melissa has spent her entire professional life supporting kids with behavioral and emotional needs, but it was her personal experiences at home as a working mom of three kids, two of whom are neurodiverse, that truly shaped her perspect...

In today's episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs, I sit down with Alycia Carrillo, founder of Alycia Carrillo Fitness, an online strength and conditioning business helping women over 30 reconnect with their inner athlete and enjoy movement again while building the lean, strong bodies they want today. Alycia's mission is to bring high-quality, performance-driven coaching to high-achieving women who want strength, confidence and...

If you've ever felt like no matter how much you do for your kids it somehow still doesn't feel like enough, this episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs is for you.

Today I sit down with Kasey Edwards, international bestselling author of Raising Girls Who Like Themselves and Bringing Up Boys Who Like Themselves. “ When children like themselves, they are more resilient, confident, and independent. And for busy, exhausted moms, th...

If you're like so many other busy moms (myself included) when it comes to dinner time, you know the daily stress of deciding what to feed your kids. In this episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I'm joined by Wendi Bergin — mother of seven, homesteader, and founder of Joyfully Prepared — who teaches women how to cultivate peace of mind through practical preparedness.

Wendi talks about how preparation skills can help busy moms f...

In this episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I'm joined by Georgia Stephens, a Certified Child Life Specialist, postpartum doula and founder of The Pod Family Center; and Topless and in Tears.

Georgia shares her deeply personal story of of spiraling into a mental health crisis marked by severe postpartum depression, anxiety and undiagnosed complex PTSD after giving birth to her daughter. With no local resources available, she...

In this episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I'm joined by Stephanie Straub, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Private Practice Owner in Syracuse, New York who specializes in reproductive and maternal mental health, supporting women and families throughout their perinatal journey.

Stephanie shares valuable insights about the emotional and mental toll of returning to work postpartum, unrealistic expectations placed on work...

In this episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I sit down with Allison Egidi, a pediatric sleep coach and founder of Sleep and Wellness Coach LLC. Allison helps families reclaim their evenings guilt-free by creating bedtime routines that actually work. We talk about the emotional challenges of bedtime battles, the role of guilt for busy moms and practical strategies you can use tonight to help your kids get better sleep.

Allison...