29. What If You’re Just Too Tired to Be Mindful?

What happens when you knowthe mindful parenting strategies - but you’re simply too tired to use them? This episode is for the days when your tank is empty. 

We explore what parental burnout really looks like, how to recognise it, and how to gently support yourself when mindfulness feels out of reach.

This follow-up to Episode 27 with Michelle Marks offers three low-effort ways to reconnect with your child, even in your most depleted moments.

 

You'll Learn

• What parental burnout really feels like (and why it’s often missed)
• Three gentle strategies for staying connected with your child when you're overwhelmed
• How to ask for help without guilt—and why it’s not a favour
• Ways to honour your limits and model emotional awareness with your kids

Why This Episode Matters

Parenting through exhaustion can leave you feeling like you’re failing. But often, the issue isn’t your mindset - it’s your capacity. 

This episode helps shift the lens from self-blame to self-compassion and reminds you that you are not alone. You don’t need to be superhuman. 

You need softness, support, and space to breathe.

 

Take Home Action 

Pick just one small shift this week: name a limit out loud, ask for help like it’s essential, or try a 10-second reset. Whatever you choose, let it be gentle.

 

Take the Next Step

If this episode resonated with you, I’d love to help you navigate this season. Book a free 20-minute Clarity Call to chat through your challenges and receive personalised support. You’ll find the link in the show notes below. 

 

Links and Resources

• Book a free 20-minute Clarity Call 
• Listen to Episode 27. Are you feeling the invisible weights of motherhood?

Let’s Connect

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Have a question or parenting challenge you'd like addressed on the podcast? Send a DM or an email.

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• Website: mindfulparentinglifestyle.com.au
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About the Host

Nina Visic is a mindful parenting coach, and host of 'Your Calm Parenting Path.' She helps parents move from overwhelm and reactivity to calm, confident connection with their children - without needing to be perfect. 

Through her coaching, podcast, and practical tools, Nina shares a gentle, grounded approach to parenting that blends mindfulness with everyday realities. As a mum herself, Nina deeply understands the emotional load parents carry - especially when they’re exhausted. 

This episode draws on her own experiences and asking for support, while offering practical, compassionate ways to reconnect with your child.

Her mission is to empower parents to create more ease in their home, more presence in their relationships, and more space to breathe - one small shift at a time.