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

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.

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What happens when you're already overwhelmed by the demands of motherhood and your career, and then your aging parent needs help too?

In this episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I sit down with Lindsay Kratzer, the Owner and Founder of Reflections Management and Care; and Reflections Memory Cafe. She's also a mom of two as well as an expert in dementia care and aging life management. With more than 20 years of experience, Lin...

In this episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I'm joined by Sue Donnellan – a military wife, mom of four (including triplets), entrepreneur and author.

From surviving deployments with little ones at home to managing her own business in the middle of chaos, Sue shares what it was really like juggling motherhood and a business while navigating the unique challenges of military life. We talk about what burnout looked like in the e...

You don't have to choose between raising a family and building wealth. In this episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I sit down with Khiara Cureton, an Executive Career & Wealth Coach and founder of AncHER Co., to talk about one of the most overlooked burnout triggers for ambitious moms: being underpaid, undervalued and overwhelmed.

We dive into the connection between under-earning and burnout, why so many moms settle for ...

In this episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs, I sit down with Katie Gray, a seasoned marketing executive and brand-new mom as she shares her journey to motherhood at age 41.

As an ambitious woman who spent years nurturing her career, for a long time kids weren't part of Katie's plan. But like so many other women, her plans shifted over time. Here Katie opens up about why she changed her mind, the fertility challenges she face...

In this episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs, I sit down with Sara Nay, the CEO of Duct Tape Marketing, to talk about what it really looks like to grow a thriving career and a family without completely burning out in the process.

As a mom of two young girls and a marketing leader, Sara shares her personal story about her journey from intern to CEO, and the many burnout moments she's faced along the way. She opens up about what...

You've seen the flawless family photos, the perfect trips to Disney and the moms who look like they've got it all together. Maybe you've even been the person posting the images of a life everybody else wants for themselves. But what's not there are the meltdowns, the stress, and the chaos behind the scenes that never seems to make it on social media.

In this bonus episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs, I get real about the com...

You can be tired and overwhelmed while juggling a million things...but are you burned out?

In today's episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs, I break down the key differences between stress and burnout, why those differences matter and how you can benefit from different strategies and types of support.

You'll learn things like:

• The mindset clues that tell you whether you're “just” stressed or actually burned out
• Why burnout can...

In today's episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs, I had the opportunity to speak to Coach Jim Laird. Jim is a seasoned strength and conditioning expert with nearly 30 years of coaching experience, dedicated to empowering burned-out, high-achieving moms to reclaim their vitality.

Since 1997, Jim has guided a wide range of clients, from everyday mothers to professional athletes in the NFL, LPGA, and MLB, as well as his team of f...

In today's episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs, I had the opportunity to speak to Lisa Haysmer, a licensed therapist in Michigan, an Energetic Business Consultant that helps her clients develop financially, emotionally and spiritually fulfilling businesses. Her passion is teaching others how their early attachment wounds not only impact how they feel about themselves, but also what life events they attract to them--includin...

You can be surrounded by people all day long and still feel completely alone.

In this episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs, we're getting honest about something so many career-minded moms struggle with but don't always talk about: isolation.

Christi talks about the everyday reasons many moms feel disconnected (even wh...

In this first episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs, I’m putting myself center stage and sharing my story — not just as a licensed therapist and burnout coach, but as a working mom who's been exactly where you are.

I'll take you back to the time in my life when I was killing it at work (before kids), how everything shifted when my daughter was born, and the emotional...