When Overwhelm Hits: What to Hold Onto and What to Let Go

 In this honest and relatable episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia Knego dive deep into what it feels like when life is simply too much. From juggling work, surgery, and international travel to questioning routines and reacting emotionally, this mother-daughter conversation unpacks the pressure we put on ourselves to do it all—and do it perfectly.

They explore how burnout creeps in, why it's okay to feel overwhelmed, and how self-awareness, support, and honest conversations can shift everything. With vulnerability, humor, and plenty of self-reflection, Simone and Olivia remind us that confidence doesn’t come from perfection—it comes from being real, staying grounded, and giving ourselves the grace to grow through the chaos.

Whether you're managing a packed schedule, navigating emotional overload, or trying to remember your own needs in the midst of it all, this episode will leave you feeling seen, understood, and empowered.


✅ Actionable Takeaways

• A packed schedule doesn’t define your worth. Check in with yourself—routines are helpful, but flexibility builds resilience.
  
  
• Overwhelm isn't a weakness. It’s a sign to pause, breathe, and realign with your priorities.
  
  
• Let go of perfection. You don’t have to be everything for everyone all the time.
  
  
• Recognize when you're absorbing other people’s stress—and create boundaries around your emotional bandwidth.
  
  
• Find one thing in your day that doesn’t feel like a chore. That’s your anchor.
  
  
• You’re allowed to say no, to change plans, or to slow down—especially when everything feels like “too much.”
  
  
• Embarrassment is a human emotion—not a flaw. Learn from it, then let it go.
  
  

📖 Chapters 

00:00 – Intro: “You Don’t Sign Up for Six Kids Thinking It’ll Be Easy”
06:40 – Routines, Overload, and Why Small Disruptions Feel Huge
10:15 – When Everything Hits at Once: Emotions, Energy, and the Breaking Point
17:12 – Grace Through the Grind: Trusting Things Will Work Out
24:00 – Managing Judgment, Boundaries, and Energy Sinks
27:45 – Embarrassment, Growth, and Moving On Without Regret
33:10 – Confidence Tip of the Week: Where Your Attention Goes, Energy Flows


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