44: The Truth About Balance, Burnout, and Being "Enough": My GEM Community Q&A (Part 1)

Ever feel like you're doing all the things...working, parenting, managing the house...but still losing yourself in the process?

In this two-part series, I'm sharing one of the most honest, powerful, and deeply validating conversations I've had all year. I was interviewed by Sami Garrett - founder of Good Enough Matrescence (GEM) - where we covered 20 raw questions from the GEM community on navigating burnout, balance, guilt, ambition, identity loss, and how to actually reclaim a life that feels good.

Whether you’re trying to manage the invisible load, find yourself again after baby, or just figure out how to get out of survival mode… this one’s for you.

🎧 Inside Part 1, we explore:
• How to get time for yourself when you're doing everything
• Why you feel so guilty about balance, and how to reframe it
• What to do when you're failing at both work and parenting
• How to mentally shut off work so you can be present
• Practical time management strategies that actually work
• Small system changes that make a big impact
• What to do when your routine feels too rigid
• Tips for handling maternity leave when your job offers little support
• The biggest mistakes I see working moms make, and how to fix them
🔗 Resources & Links:
📥 Download my FREE guide: “How to Productively Manage Your To-Do List"
📲 Follow @workingmomsmovement on Instagram for working mom tips
🌐 Follow GEM on Instagram: @goodenoughmatrescence
🧠 GEM isn’t just a motherhood resource—it’s a global co-op redefining and rewriting what motherhood support looks like around the world. We're here to change the systems that exhaust mothers, not just help them survive them. We give moms evidence based resources, tools to regulate in real time, reframe deeply held beliefs, and return to joy—without adding more to their plate. It's peace of mind in your back pocket. It's the fun side of motherhood.

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