Podcasts about Overwhelmed

If you've ever set a goal and then felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start—this episode is for you. On this episode we chat with Min Vazquez to break down a fresh, simple approach to goal setting that actually works in real life. You'll learn: Where to start when everything feels like a priority How to approach goal setting in a way that feels clear and aligned When (and how) to reassess and recalibrate your goals Practical ways to push past the obstacles that tend to derail you Whether you're setting business goals, personal goals, or both—this episode will help you simplify the process, build momentum, and stay focused on what truly matters. Because it's not just about setting goals—it's about setting the right ones and following through.

Why does intimacy start feeling so difficult in long-term relationships?For many couples, intimacy doesn't disappear overnight. Instead, pressure slowly enters the relationship. One partner begins feeling rejected, lonely, or unwanted, while the other feels overwhelmed, anxious, and like they're never enough.In Part 1 of this two-part series, EJ and Tarah Kerwin share their own story of how intimacy pressure developed in their marriage after the birth of their twins and how it created years of misunderstanding, resentment, and emotional disconnection.In this episode, you'll learn:• How intimacy pressure quietly enters a relationship • Why intimacy struggles are rarely just about sex • The pursuer-withdrawer cycle that keeps couples stuck • How obligation replaces curiosity and connection • Why silence often feels safer than honesty • The hidden stories couples create when emotional safety disappears • Why most couples stop talking honestly before they stop touchingIf you've ever felt rejected, pressured, lonely, overwhelmed, or disconnected from your partner, this episode will help you understand what's really happening beneath the surface.Next week in Part 2, we'll share the specific shifts couples can make to reduce pressure, rebuild emotional safety, and create a healthier, more connected intimate relationship.Resources Mentioned:Relationship Renovation Coaching ProgramRelationship Renovation Men's GroupRelationship Renovation Counseling CenterRelationship Renovation at Home WorkbookRelationship Renovation Patreon CommunityBecause healthy relationships aren't built by avoiding difficult conversations—they're built by learning how to have them.

The number one question I get asked is: "How do I hear from God?" And honestly, today's conversation with Brandie Barclay is exactly that. No script. No outline. No perfectly planned interview. We prayed, hit record, and had one of the most honest conversations about hearing God, overwhelm, identity, distraction, spiritual warfare, and walking with the Holy Spirit that I've had in a long time. And honestly? This episode feels less like a podcast and more like sitting down with two sisters in Christ trying to walk closely with God in a noisy, overwhelming world. In this episode, Brandie and I talk about: hearing God and learning to recognize His voice spiritual overwhelm and emotional exhaustion identity in Christ perfectionism and people pleasing religion versus real relationship with God why so many women feel spiritually drained right now the power of the Holy Spirit in everyday life learning to slow down and walk with God daily spiritual warfare and distraction obedience, faith, and trusting God in hard seasons One of my favorite parts of this conversation was when we talked about how so many women are striving for some huge spiritual experience while completely overlooking the simple daily relationship God is inviting them into. Open your Bible. Spend time with Him. Walk with Him daily. That is where peace starts. Brandie also shares powerful parts of her own story, including leaving her longtime career, learning how to fully trust God, writing her book through intense spiritual warfare, and discovering what it really means to live empowered by the Holy Spirit. And honestly, one of the biggest reminders throughout this episode is this: God never asked us to carry life without Him. About Brandie Barclay Brandie Barclay is a Christian author, speaker, and founder of PowerSoul Clubhouse. Her passion is helping women grow deeper in their relationship with God and live fully led by the Holy Spirit. Her bestselling book PowerSoul: Lit From Within — Life Powered by the Holy Spirit encourages women to stop striving in their own strength and start walking closely with God through faith, obedience, and intimacy with the Holy Spirit. Connect with Brandie: Brandie Barclay Official Website PowerSoul on Amazon Instagram: @brandiebarclay SCRIPTURES SHARED: Psalm 46:10 Nehemiah 8:10 Ephesians 2:10 Psalm 32:8 John 16:7 Philippians 4:8 Hebrews 11:1   If this episode spoke to your heart today, please share it with a friend who needs that same Christian lifestyle encouragement. You can also help me reach more women by leaving a five-star review on Apple or Spotify. Every review helps someone else find hope, healing, and strength in Jesus. Remember You are called, chosen, and set apart — and you were made to live God's way. With so much love,  Kim Dolan Leto Learn How to Walk With God Daily Friend, Put It Down. The striving. The hustle. The trying to figure it all out yourself. There is a better way. Join me for a free 5-minute workshop and learn how to walk with God — not just on Sunday, but every single day. http://kimdolanleto.com/dailywalk Listen or Watch Living God's Way Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-gods-way-with-kim-dolan-leto-christian-habits/id1504962677 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ymer79UOqIbItrwPJErxC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/kimdolanletofit All Episodes: https://kimdolanleto.com/podcast  Connect with Me Newsletter: https://kimdolanleto.com/get-on-the-list Website: https://kimdolanleto.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/kimdolanleto Facebook: https://facebook.com/kimdolanleto YouTube: https://youtube.com/kimdolanletofit  

Ever felt like your home—and your mind—are trapped in a never-ending cycle of overwhelm? On this episode of The Quiet And Strong Podcast, host David Hall sits down with Lisa Woodruff, founder of Organize 365 and expert in the art and science of home organization. Together, they explore not just how to clear the clutter but also how to create routines, systems, and mindsets that support a healthy, productive, and personalized life—no matter your personality type.Listeners will learn:Why organization is a learnable skill and the surprising results of Lisa Woodruff's research into household managementThe psychological impact of clutter and why simply “decluttering” isn't enough to create lasting changeHow routines, habits, and tools like the “Sunday Basket” can transform the way you manage your home and free up mental spaceThe unique needs of introverts and extroverts in the home, and how understanding these can lead to a more harmonious and supportive environmentPractical tips for escaping feelings of overwhelm and reclaiming your time and energyTune in to discover real-life strategies and encouragement, whether you're looking to bring peace to your physical space or seeking systems that let your strengths shine. Organize your world, honor your needs—and be strong.Episode Link: QuietandStrong.com/278- - -Lisa Woodruff is the founder & CEO of Organize 365. Lisa and 87% of Americans believe organization is a learnable skill. Yet less than 18% of those same Americans feel they are organized. As the host of the top-rated Organize 365 Podcast, with 24 million downloads & counting, Lisa shares strategies for reducing the overwhelm, clearing the mental clutter, and living a productive and organized life.Get Lisa's Book: Escaping Quicksand: 10 Steps to Overcome the Overwhelm of Modern HomelifeConnect with Lisa: Website | Podcast | InstagramSend us Fan MailSupport the show- - -Contact the Host of the Quiet and Strong Podcast:David HallAuthor, Speaker, Educator, Podcasterquietandstrong.comGobio.link/quietandstrongdavid [at] quietandstrong.comNOTE: This post may contain affiliate links. I may earn a commission if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you.Take the FREE Personality Assessment: Typefinder Personality AssessmentFollow David on your favorite social platform:Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Youtube Get David's book:Minding Your Time: Time Management, Productivity, and Success, Especially for IntrovertsGet Quiet & Strong Merchandise

The Advocate: Feminine Leadership Archetype #5 of 8"The greatest peril we face is the deadening of our response." — Joanna Macy, Active Hope The world is flooding us with things to respond to. The Advocate cuts through the overwhelm and brings us deeper to find clarity on: What is mine to do? And what do I 'do', in ways that matter? What do I need to stay centered and sustained so I can keep my light bright vs. burning out. In this episode, we welcome in The Advocate archetype - sitting at the heart line alongside the Catalyst (coming next). She carries what's called the "Sword of Loving Truth": the fierce, grounded capacity to stand for what matters without losing your center, without rescuing, or sacrificing yourself in the process.   We need this energy now more than ever. Deeply connected to source energy - mind, body, heart and spirit - she can show us how to cultivate energy and focus it in ways that cut through the overwhelm, illusions and chaos to touch and penetrate the heart of the matter, and get through the clutter to the hearts of humans.  Here's a partial transmission of the Advocate … notice what resonates… I stand for you when you cannot stand for yourself. I stand with you when you need a voice to speak for you, someone who has your best interest at heart. I stand in loving truth for you, without needing to fix or save you. As I stand with you, your power within awakens and strengthens. I am not here to create followers or make you dependent upon me. I am here to stand for you until you can stand on your own — self empowered, embodied from the heart. (Get the full transmission and practices on my wisdom blog here — christinearylo.com/advocate-archetype) Why this matters now We are in an "epochal transition" - not a light switch moment, but a great turning that asks something of each of us. And if you've been feeling tired, heart-wrenched, overwhelmed by all there is to respond to, or paralyzed about where to actually put your energy - know you're not alone. The advocate in us can get distorted when we try to take it all on, when we want something more for others than they want for themselves, when we sacrifice ourselves for the mission, or when we insert our will into situations that aren't ours to control. What's needed isn't doing more. It's knowing and focusing and acting on what is ours to do and understand — fiercely, devotedly, sustainably — from the heart. We'll explore: What the Advocate archetype is and why her energy is essential at this turning time The shadows of the Advocate: self-sacrifice, the rescuer/martyr pattern, wanting more for others than they want for themselves, and inserting our will The superpowers we can tap into: commitment, devotion, speaking truth from the heart, and the Torus of Love A practical three-part process to focus your advocate energy - from my leadership trainings: #NotOnMyWatch, #OnMyThread, and #NotMineToDo — so you can act where you have power and stop draining yourself on what isn't yours  (get the process here on the wisdom library) Self-advocacy — stand for yourself with the same fierce grace you offer others, why impeccable self-care is not optional right now, getting clear on what you need to replenish your heart and spirit  + restore resources   Staying informed without becoming overwhelmed — the power of having people in your life who carry different threads than yours, so you can stay connected to what matters without having to track everything yourself A reading from Joanna Macy's Active Hope — Trusting the Spiral P.S. ✨ Get access to other episodes in this series here on the Feminine Power Time Wisdom Library. See you there!  Christine  **** Making this real and practical in your life: CONNECT + CONVERSATE to ELEVATE >>> Share this episode with a friend and conversate together on the inquiries and practices to make it real. RESOURCES Active Hope: How to Face the Mess We're In by Joanna Macy - learn more. Overwhelmed and Over It by Christine Arylo — especially Chapter 12 — learn more Daily Centering Practice Kit → dailypracticekit.com Over Responsibility Podcast Series — tune in Self Advocacy Podcast - tune in 3. WORK WITH the ILLUMINATION INQUIRIES- Name Your #NotonMyWatch Focus Points — Access on my Wisdom Library here.   4. CONNECT:  Subscribe to Christine's Monthly Wisdom Letters Connect with Christine on LinkedIn Join us in the Feminine Wisdom Cafe, a private online community Watch on YouTube

THE ART OF SHOWING UP | FOR THE OVERWHELMED LANCE WATSON | MAY 31, 2026 Support the showVisit our Online Campus at Online.timberlakechurch.com, which is live Sundays 9, 10:15, & 11:30am.-If you would like to partner with Timberlake and want to support our mission to spread the love of Jesus to the world, please visit https://www.timberlakechurch.com/giveonline to set up a one-time or recurring gift. You can also text “Timberlake" to 77977.-  | IOS app link |  | Android app link |

Today’s Bible Verse:“The name of the Lord is a fortified tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.” — Proverbs 18:10 Proverbs 18:10 paints a powerful picture of God as a place of refuge and protection. In ancient times, a fortified tower represented safety during danger and uncertainty. This verse reminds us that God Himself is our secure place when fear, anxiety, hardship, or spiritual battles arise. Resources:Faith Over Fear Podcast - Calm Anxiety and Overwhelm Through Time With Christ Become a BibleStudyTools.com PLUS Member today: https://www.biblestudytools.com/subscribe/ Looking for a peaceful way to end your day? Listen to "Your Nightly Scripture" to end your day with God's word Meet Today’s Host: Jennifer Slattery Discover more devotions with Jennifer at Your Daily Bible Verse on LifeAudio Jennifer Slattery is a national speaker and multi-published author, She’s passionate about helping believers live with bold faith, rooted in surrender to Christ’s purpose. Jennifer co-hosts both Your Daily Bible Verse and Faith Over Fear, encouraging listeners to step into their God-given identity. Her teachings blend Scripture with personal insight to help others embrace God’s power over fear and move forward with confidence.

Being [at Work] offers a daily dose of leadership focused on helping you, the leader. During challenging times we need all of the encouragement we can get. Sometimes there's simply no playbook and we just need to do the best we can. Sometimes the best we can is being reminded of the gifts and insight you already have within. Be sure to subscribe and get your daily dose. Subscribe in Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/being-at-work/id1468460670   Subscribe in Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4xU1c5ncX5Vuukohwhps34   About Andrea Butcher Andrea Butcher is a visionary business leader, executive coach, and keynote speaker—she empowers leaders to gain clarity through the chaos by being MORE of who they already are. Her experiences—serving as CEO, leading at an executive level, and working in and leading global teams—make her uniquely qualified to support leadership and business success. She hosts the popular leadership podcast, Being [at Work] with a global audience of over 600,000 listeners and is the author of The Power in the Pivot (Red Thread Publishing 2022) and HR Kit for Dummies (Wiley 2023).   Connect with Andrea https://www.abundantempowerment.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/leaderdevelopmentcoach/   Abundant Empowerment Upcoming Events https://www.abundantempowerment.com/events

Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?HaChi: Connection, a skill tied directly to her yoga practice.Jivamukti Yoga® is more than a workout; it's a way of connecting with the world. In this episode of the Superpowers for Good show, HaChi Yu, Director of Jivamukti Yoga® New York, shared her passion for fostering deep connections—not just through yoga practice but through a broader vision of community and inclusivity.“Yoga actually means union or to yoke, which means to create a connection,” HaChi explained. She described Jivamukti as grounded in the Sanskrit concepts of “Jeeva,” meaning soul, and “Mukti,” meaning liberation. “We are all trying to reconnect to our true potential and our true nature, which we believe is goodness,” she said.HaChi's mission extends beyond the physical practice of yoga. The studio serves as a hub for building relationships, learning, and healing. Jivamukti Yoga®, founded in 1984 in New York City, emphasizes a philosophy of interconnection: to oneself, to others, and to the earth.After navigating the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to the closure of her Los Angeles studio, HaChi returned to New York and opened a small studio in Chinatown. Now, she is expanding to a larger 5,000-square-foot flagship location in Brooklyn. HaChi described the new space as one that will “allow us to host multiple studios for meditation, yoga classes, readings, and events simultaneously.”To bring this vision to life, HaChi is raising funds via a regulated investment crowdfunding campaign on Honeycomb Credit. She views the campaign as an extension of her yoga philosophy. “The community is not separate from the business,” she noted, emphasizing the collective nature of sustaining inclusive wellness spaces.Supporters can join the campaign by visiting s4g.biz/jiva or scanning the QR code featured during the episode. Crowdfunding allows people to contribute to meaningful projects with even modest investments, aligning with HaChi's vision of accessible and inclusive participation.Jivamukti Yoga® is more than a physical practice. It's a reminder of shared responsibility and the power of community. Supporting this expansion is an investment not only in yoga but in a more connected and compassionate world.tl;dr:Jivamukti Yoga® emphasizes connection as the foundation for personal and community transformation.Founder Sharon Gannon and David Leif launched Jivamukti in NYC, fostering a yoga lifestyle since 1984.After COVID closed her LA studio, HaChi reopened in NYC and is now expanding to Brooklyn.HaChi is using Honeycomb Credit crowdfunding to raise capital, embracing her community-first philosophy.HaChi identifies connection as her superpower, teaching others to forge meaningful bonds across differences.How to Develop Connection As a SuperpowerHaChi believes her superpower is connection, a skill tied directly to her yoga practice. “Yoga means to link, it means to connect,” she explained, adding that her ability to connect with others transcends physical yoga. She focuses on fostering connections between people, cultures, nature, and shared human experiences. Her goal isn't to highlight individual differences but to celebrate similarities, saying, “What makes us the same? Not what makes us different.” This focus allows her community to thrive and underscores her belief that connection is the foundation of wellness.Years before transitioning into yoga, HaChi was a professional ballerina. During one of her retirement performances, she panicked moments before stepping on stage in stilts. Overwhelmed with fear, she voiced her hesitation to the stage manager. When her director noticed her struggle, he addressed the audience directly, bringing transparency to the challenge she faced. This act of connection—being seen and supported—helped her proceed with confidence. The incident reinforced HaChi's belief in the power of connection to overcome fear and foster growth.Tips for Developing the Superpower of Connection:Listen Deeply: Focus on what's behind a person's words with empathy and attention.Foster Inclusivity: Look for common ground to connect across differences.Be Vulnerable: Ask for help when needed—it builds mutual trust and understanding.Cultivate Awareness: Pause to reflect on shared humanity before responding.By following HaChi's example and advice, you can make connection a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileHaChi Yu (she/her):Director, Jivamukti Yoga® New YorkAbout Jivamukti Yoga® New York: Educational center offering haven for physical, mental, emotional health and well-being through mindfulness practices. Website: jivamuktiyoganyc.comLinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/company/jivamukti-yoga-nycInstagram Handle: @jivamuktiyoga.nyc Other URL: invest.honeycombcredit.com/campaigns/Jivamukti-YogaBiographical Information: HaChi Yu is a native New Yorker with over three decades of experience across the performing arts, arts management, and the international yoga community as a performer, teacher, and cultural entrepreneur.HaChi spent two decades as a Principal Dancer with Feld Ballets/NY (1993–2013) and on Broadway, including the international tour of FOSSE. Her professional experience extends into arts administration, production, and small-business management.A senior teacher in the Jivamukti Yoga lineage, HaChi holds advanced certification and is the sole U.S. licensee of the Jivamukti Yoga® method. She facilitates international teacher trainings, including a 300-hour program in partnership with Jivamukti Global, and founded the first Jivamukti Yoga studio on the West Coast in Los Angeles (2018–2020). She is a 500-hour Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 500) and a certified instructor in Gyrotonic® and Pilates.HaChi is the founder of Jiva NYC LLC and Jiva Liberation Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to making yoga, mindfulness, and contemplative practice accessible in New York City. Her work is rooted in the belief that mindfulness and wellness should not be a luxury — it is essential for the health and well-being of a community to fund spaces that address loneliness, isolation, and stress. 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在忙碌中迷失了節奏？讓心靈深呼吸。《城市使命》每日 7–10 分鐘短篇靈修，為你的日常靈性充電！我們透過經文與生命見證，把你的通勤與休息時間，轉化為與神對話的神聖時刻。不長篇大論，只給你最純粹的屬靈養分。現在就收聽，在城市的喧囂中找回你的屬靈方向！Overwhelmed by the hustle? Take a deep breath. We offer 7–10 minute short devotionals to recharge your spirit on the go. Through quick biblical insights and powerful testimonies, we turn your commute or coffee break into a divine dialogue. Simple, deep, and exactly what your soul needs today. Tune in now, quiet the noise, and realign your spiritual compass!

在忙碌中迷失了節奏？讓心靈深呼吸。《城市使命》每日 7–10 分鐘短篇靈修，為你的日常靈性充電！我們透過經文與生命見證，把你的通勤與休息時間，轉化為與神對話的神聖時刻。不長篇大論，只給你最純粹的屬靈養分。現在就收聽，在城市的喧囂中找回你的屬靈方向！Overwhelmed by the hustle? Take a deep breath. We offer 7–10 minute short devotionals to recharge your spirit on the go. Through quick biblical insights and powerful testimonies, we turn your commute or coffee break into a divine dialogue. Simple, deep, and exactly what your soul needs today. Tune in now, quiet the noise, and realign your spiritual compass!

Send us Fan MailOverwhelm has a way of dressing up like responsibility. You tell yourself you're providing, protecting, and pushing through, but under the surface you're exhausted and carrying more than you were meant to hold. We get honest about that pressure and why so many Christian men quietly believe the lie of self-sufficiency, even when they love God and want to lead well.Most men fight a battle no one sees—their thoughts. Shame, temptation, and negative spirals don't just go away. This plan on the Bible App helps you bring that fight into the light, take thoughts captive, and build real discipline of the mind. If you're ready to stop drifting and start leading your thoughts, start here: https://thelionwithin.us/devotional/im-just-a-guy-trying-to-be-healthy/It's time to stop sitting on the sidelines.Step into the fight and become the man God called you to be. Join a brotherhood built on truth, strength, and action. Visit thelionwithin.us right now and start leading with boldness and purpose. Iron sharpens iron — let's go.

There are moments where life genuinely feels overwhelming… and then there are moments where "overwhelm" is actually avoidance wearing a very responsible outfit. In this episode, we're talking about the difference. Because avoidance doesn't always look obvious. Sometimes it looks like overplanning, overthinking, researching for hours, cleaning the house, reorganizing your life, or staying "busy" while quietly avoiding the thing that actually needs your attention. Not because you're lazy. Not because you don't care. But because your brain and nervous system are wired to keep you familiar, even when familiar is keeping you stuck. If you've been mentally carrying the same unfinished decisions, conversations, goals, or next steps for way too long, this episode will help you understand why, and how to finally start moving forward without waiting to feel perfectly ready. We talk about overwhelm, avoidance, nervous system patterns, self-trust, and why avoiding discomfort never actually creates peace. Because movement creates momentum. And momentum creates evidence that you can trust yourself again.

Are you overwhelmed by wellness information — and diet rules like: carnivore, keto, no carbs, more protein, plants are poison — and ending up more confused than when you started? You are not alone, and this episode is for you. In Episode 120 of the Style & Stewardship podcast we're getting into using discernment in oder to steward our health with wisdom. This episode breaks down why the overwhelming amount of health and nutrition information you're consuming isn't the real problem — it's the lack of a personal filter to discern what actually applies to you. As a certified holistic nutrition practitioner and Christ follower, I have to share this powerful parallel between spiritual discernment and how we approach our health: just as we hold ideas up to the Word of God to find clarity, we have to hold wellness information up against the unique needs of our individual bodies. You'll hear why the "try everything" approach is like loading your plate at a buffet when you have a food sensitivity — and why having a personalized framework, your labs as data points, and the right lifestyle context changes everything. In this episode: Why wellness overwhelm is actually a discipleship issue The connection between Proverbs 3 and navigating conflicting health information Why there is no one-size-fits-all diet — and what to do instead How discernment, data, and a body-specific blueprint cut through the noise Why confusion and frustration are signs you haven't yet found your personal health framework If you're ready to stop spinning your wheels and start stewarding your health on purpose, this episode is your starting point.

Starting is the hardest part. But you don't have to stay stuck, no matter how overwhelmed you feel. If you keep procrastinating on homemaking tasks, routines, decluttering projects, or productivity habits, the problem might not be laziness. Your plans might simply be too big, too vague, or too hard to start.Starting tasks can be the hardest part, but this episode offers three strategies to help you get moving and tackle your next thing. We'll discuss practical tips for Christian homemaking motivation and homemaking productivity, focusing on how to plan your day effectively. This is about building Christian productivity in your home life. Repent. Rejoice. Repeat.In part 2 of the Smile & Start series, I break down 3 practical ways to make starting easier so you can stop spiraling in overwhelm and begin building momentum at home.Overwhelmed homemakers often avoid tasks because their goals are vague, unrealistic, or overcomplicated. Breaking projects into small, specific, staged actions makes progress easier and helps build cheerful consistency over time.You'll learn:   why starting feels so hard   how to break overwhelming projects into manageable steps   why vague goals increase procrastination   how to “stage” yourself for success   how small consistent action builds momentumBest next step:Join the free Smile & Start Challengehttps://www.simplyconvivial.com/smileTopics covered:   homemaking motivation   procrastination and overwhelm   Christian productivity   routines for moms   habit building   decluttering motivation   realistic homemaking   consistency for homemakers   productivity for Christian moms   simple routinesRelated resources:Procedure lists for homemaking routines - https://www.simplyconvivial.com/blog/overwhelmed-moms/Smile & Start playlist  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLPkowQCQW4x-H0RjSa1KlB09aso-X2-LgConvivial Circle - https://www.convivialcircle.comConvivial means living life together with joy, and that's the kind of hospitable atmosphere we want to create in our homes.

Jennifer Wallace joins the podcast to explore a powerful but often overlooked foundation of mental health and resilience: the human need to feel like we matter. While so much of parenting focuses on what we do for our kids, this conversation invites us to look inward, because a child's sense of mattering is deeply shaped by how much their parents feel valued, seen, and significant in their own lives. Drawing from research and real-life stories, we unpack why so many adults today feel invisible, overwhelmed, or defined by achievement, and how that shapes the way we show up in our relationships with our children.   Together we explore:   - What it actually means to "matter" and why it's different from self-esteem or a sense of purpose. - Why parents today are at risk of feeling like they don't matter, and how that impacts their kids. - The connection between mattering, anxiety, burnout, and loneliness. - A simple framework for building deeper, more meaningful relationships. - Why "delight" is a critical ingredient in helping children feel secure and valued. - How to model a healthy sense of self so your child doesn't feel pressure to be your "everything." - Practical ways to help kids both feel valued and add value in their families and communities. - How showing others they matter can actually be the fastest way to feel like you matter too.   This conversation is a reminder that parenting doesn't happen in a vacuum. When we feel grounded in our own worth, supported by meaningful relationships and a sense of connection, we create the conditions for our children to internalize that same belief: you matter, just as you are.     LEARN MORE ABOUT MY GUEST:

Building a successful business doesn't have to mean cold outreach or playing by the “conventional” playbook. In this episode we explore how deep, intentional relationships and smart systems—including the power of AI—can turn networking into both a source of purpose and predictable revenue, even while navigating big life shifts like motherhood.Redefining Networking as Relationship Building: Sarah Hubbard shares how moving beyond transactional connections to genuine relationship-building is crucial for sustainable business growth, likening networking to a long game rather than a quick win.The MAP(P) Framework for Strategic Networking: We break down Sarah's four-part approach: Mindset & Intention, Authentic Presence, Precise Messaging, and Purposeful Follow-up, and discuss how each element can be customized to fit your personality, energy, and business goals.The Role of Systems and AI in Scaling Connections: Sarah details how leveraging systems and AI can streamline your networking, cut prep time, and make maintaining relationships manageable, especially when time and energy are limited.Navigating Networking Through Life Transitions: From being a mom to experiencing major pivots and rejections, Sarah talks about vulnerability, intuition, and why aligning your business with your current life season is essential for wellbeing and success.Overcoming Networking Mindset Blocks: We discuss common struggles—like the fear of feeling salesy with friends or getting discouraged by slow results—and offer actionable reframes and practical communication tips to network authentically without burnout.TLDR:Intentional, systematized networking rooted in authentic relationships is not only more sustainable but also a more enjoyable pathway to business growth—especially for those balancing big life transitions like motherhood. By combining a thoughtful framework with tech tools that fit your energy and values, you can build a thriving “intentional network” that works for you.Thank you for listening!If this episode inspired you, please screenshot and share it on social media—be sure to tag @meganswanwellness so we can cheer you on. Your support means the world!Connect with Megan SwanInstagram:http://www.instagram.com/meganswanwellnessLinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-swan-wellnessWebsites: www.meganswanwellness.com + https://altavitahealth.ca/Subscribe to my Substack: ⁠⁠https://meganswan.substack.com/⁠⁠Connect with Sarah HubbardWebsite: https://sarah-hubbard.com/Instagram: @sarahannflannFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarah.hubbard.638116LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-hubbard-flannery/Keywordsmortgage business, strategic relationships, intentional networking, MAP framework, sustainable scaling, entrepreneurship, networking misconceptions, marketing funnel, referral partners, building trust, business growth, relationship building, follow-up strategies, authentic presence, curiosity in networking, mindset and intention, introverts and extroverts, precise messaging, business alignment, systematized networking, CRM for networking, AI for networking, leveraging AI tools, maternity and business, scaling through motherhood, building a team, rejection and resilience, pivoting careers, personal branding, book promotion, business automation

You breathe more than 20,000 times a day.But if your breathing is shallow, fast, noisy, or stuck high in your chest, your nervous system may be receiving a constant signal that you're not safe yet.Which means your body can stay stuck in stress mode even when you're desperately trying to relax.And over time, that can look like:

在忙碌中迷失了節奏？讓心靈深呼吸。《城市使命》每日 7–10 分鐘短篇靈修，為你的日常靈性充電！我們透過經文與生命見證，把你的通勤與休息時間，轉化為與神對話的神聖時刻。不長篇大論，只給你最純粹的屬靈養分。現在就收聽，在城市的喧囂中找回你的屬靈方向！Overwhelmed by the hustle? Take a deep breath. We offer 7–10 minute short devotionals to recharge your spirit on the go. Through quick biblical insights and powerful testimonies, we turn your commute or coffee break into a divine dialogue. Simple, deep, and exactly what your soul needs today. Tune in now, quiet the noise, and realign your spiritual compass!

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--{ "World Planners are Brewin' Your Road to Ruin"}-- What's Marco Rubio's problem with Cuba? The ‘war' on Iran. Rising costs of fuel and food. Overwhelmed by news. Daily/yearly updating into whole new reality - Preparation for future changes - Management of the herd, use of shepherd and sheepdogs - Socialism worldwide - H.G. Wells, Shape of Things to Come book; continuous war (many fronts), government joined with science; use of “Gas of Peace” - You are ‘downloaded' through fiction, Predictive Programming. Post-democratic society, Club of Rome - Killing off excess “useless eaters” - “The Soviet Story” documentary - System of money, interest and debt creation - history down the memory hole - intelligence network archives of all radio and TV broadcasts/ internet - Eugenics/Depopulation agenda - Mandated mass immigration into West; movement into big cities; appearance of “Overpopulation” - Corporate/PR handouts to news rags - Forum for the Future (private “charity”); Tax money and corporations funding depopulation organizations - Victim is always blamed by the psychopath. Goal is the world - takedown of the US as it finishes its military role - Google information collection (spying) - US Gov. can now collect (openly) financial data - One-party system; scientific socialism.

Every spring, I sit down and plan out our entire food preservation year so harvest season doesn't completely take over my life. After more than 25 years of preserving food, I've learned that the key isn't preserving everything… It's preserving the foods we actually eat in ways that work for our schedule and lifestyle. In this episode, I'm walking you through exactly how I plan our preserving season, how I avoid overwhelm during peak harvest months, and the practical system I use to decide what's worth preserving and what's not. If you've ever found yourself drowning in tomatoes in August, staring at jars you never use, or feeling burned out by canning season, this episode is for you.

Do you feel like your life is moving too fast… but you honestly don't know how to slow it down? Maybe this entire Go Slow series has resonated deeply with you. You want a slower, more intentional, more peaceful life… …but practically speaking? You don't know what that actually looks like in real life. How do you slow down when you have kids, responsibilities, work, ministry, schedules, and people depending on you? That's exactly what we're diving into today. In this final episode of the Go Slow series, we're getting practical. Because slowing down isn't about becoming lazy, unproductive, or overly comfortable. It's about becoming more intentional. And honestly? A truly slow life is often more uncomfortable than a fast one. Because slowing down forces you to: • Face what you've been avoiding • Sit with your thoughts and emotions • Say no when people may not understand • Create boundaries • Reevaluate what actually matters • Stop numbing and distracting yourself • Trust God instead of striving In this episode, I walk you through practical shifts that will help you stop simply surviving life—and start living it intentionally. We talk about: ✨ The “big rocks first” analogy and how to prioritize what actually matters ✨ Why rhythms and routines protect your peace ✨ How to create slow, restorative moments in your week ✨ Why boundaries are essential for a healthy life ✨ The difference between intentional living vs. comfort-seeking ✨ How striving creates chaos internally—even when your schedule isn't full ✨ Why some seasons stretch your capacity (and how to walk through them peacefully) ✨ How organization and systems help support a slower, healthier life If you've been feeling overwhelmed, scattered, emotionally exhausted, or constantly behind… this episode will help you take a deep breath and start making practical shifts toward the kind of life you actually want to live. love, Brittany    Ready to become a peaceful wife and Mama? Sign Up for the Pain to Peace Academy HERE. Come say hi and join the Morning Mama Facebook Group! I would love to hear your story and know your name.    ALL THE LINKS FOR ALL THE THINGS! Morning Mama Website Pain to Peace Academy Morning Mama Facebook Group Follow Us on Instagram Find a Restoration Therapist Come say hi by emailing hello@morningmamapodcast.com

We made it. Episode freaking 300. In true Julia fashion, this one is raw, unfiltered, and probably not safe for work… or your inner good girl. In this episode I'm answering your nosiest Q's about: The infamous threesome (yes, that one) My relationship with God / spirituality What's actually working to make more money in 2026 How I help clients simplify business, sell more, and stop doing 47 things that don't move the needle If you've ever felt: Overwhelmed by all the "shoulds" in online business Scared to actually sell yourself and be seen Like you're constantly busy but not really making bank …this episode is going to feel like a loving slap + a permission slip. We talk about building a pleasure-based, feminist business, what I really believe it takes to get leads and clients now, and why you absolutely do not need a 27-step funnel or a perfect website to make money. Hit play if you're ready for: Real talk about sales, money, and visibility A little sex, a little God, a lot of truth Business advice that actually lets you have a life Come celebrate 300 episodes with me, and let's make your business (and bank account) a whole lot hotter.

Connect with the Investor Mama Tribe Kim Rogne is a Certified High Performance Coach, Keynote Speaker, and the bestselling author of For The Love of Self – How to Change Your Mindset in Just 5 Minutes a Day. With over 25 years in the real estate industry, including 10 years in leadership management, Kim gained the expertise needed to launch her personal and professional development company, For The Love Of. She empowers working moms and small business owners to create balance, achieve more, and discover their own ‘For The Love Of.’ Kim is known for her unique approach to personal growth and productivity, bringing clarity and actionable steps to those feeling overwhelmed by life's demands. Her passion lies in helping others unlock their mindset superpower through her signature PRP Model (Potential = Reality = Perception), offering practical strategies that work both at home and in the workplace. As a self-proclaimed ‘mini-library’ of knowledge, Kim shares insights from books, podcasts, and her journey as a mom of two and her 27-year marriage. After a traumatic skiing accident left her wheelchair-bound, Kim took time off for the first time in 25 years. During this forced slow-down, she decided to stop dreaming and start doing, launching her business at age 50. Her company's vision is to inspire, empower, and promote action so everyone can live their best ‘For The Love Of’ life—allowing each person to fill in the blank with what matters most to them. Key Takeaways: 1. CEO Your Home — Stop Doing It All Yourself Treat your home like a business. Assign age-appropriate responsibilities to your kids (laundry, packing lunches, managing their schedule). Your worth is NOT in doing everything. Delegate just like you would at work — and don’t apologize for it. Start today: Pick one task you do daily and hand it off to your child or partner. 2. Create a Family Email + Shared Google Calendar Set up a dedicated family email that everyone has access to. All school newsletters, activity sign-ups, and events go there — not your personal inbox. As soon as kids are old enough, they update the family calendar themselves. Start today: Create a free Gmail family account and forward all school/activity emails there. 3. Use the “48-Hour Cart Rule” for Purchases Before buying anything over a set family threshold (Kim uses $50), it must sit in the cart for 48 hours. This one habit fights impulse spending and teaches kids delayed gratification — in your personal life AND your business. Start today: Set your family’s dollar threshold and make it a household rule. 4. Ask “What’s the ONE Thing?” to Beat Overwhelm When you feel buried, stop and ask: “What is the ONE thing I can do right now that will make everything else easier or unnecessary?” It might be making your bed, clearing the kitchen, or getting up 15 minutes early. Small wins protect your mental energy. Start today: Identify your one “sacred space” that, when tidy, gives you calm — and protect it. 5. Do 5-Minute Daily Journaling with These 6 Prompts Kim’s PRP journaling method (used to build a six-figure business in 12 months): Today I will release… Today I take in gratitude for… My core focus today is… Today I GET to… (opportunity, not obligation) I am… (affirmation or future manifestation) I will… (one action you’ll take) Start today: Grab any notebook and spend 5 minutes each morning on these 6 prompts. Download Kim’s free version at floself.com (or floworkingmoms.com for the working mom edition). Additional Resources and Help Support the Show Check out the Intern Strategy Course created by Christina from Smart Influencer Learn How to Make Extra Money with a Side Hustle or Get a High Paying Salary with Time Flexibility Episode #30:The #1 Side Hustle for the On the Go Busy Mom with Mike Yanda and Bobby Hoyt Episode #52: Millionaire by 31 and How to Start An ETSY Side Hustle Business with Julie Berninger from Gold City Ventures Check out Julia’s Sidehustle course to get started today The Legacy Binder to help you organize all of your estate documents and plans in case of an emergency Show Me How To Fix My Pelvic Floor from Tighten Your Tinkler Use Coupon Code: INVESTORMAMA to save $50 off this signature program High-income earner, needing an amazing accountant? Check out the TaxGoddess Connect with Kim Kim Rogne For The Love of Self: Change Your Mindset in Just 5 Minutes a Day LinkedIn Facebook Instagram

You are in for a special treat! This is another episode of Coffee & Tea (with M&E) Real Moms Talking About Real Things.  Join Emily McDermott, the host of Moms Overcoming Overwhelm and I as we talk about what didn't work this week, how we pivoted, what things we are excited about, and things that made us laugh! We wanted to provide moms with real life examples of time management, organization, and pivoting when life throws you curveballs. So grab your coffee or tea, pull up a chair, and join us!    Quick Announcement  We have some fun things coming up this summer.    - Mom's Summer Camp is coming up in a few weeks.  It officially starts on June 8th - 12th.  There will be an email going out with all the info, and Lori Oberbroeckling and I recorded a special bonus episode to give you the inside scoop, which will be released next week.  Here's a link if you want to check it out: https://secretsofsupermom.mykajabi.com/a/2148276522/pA6LZSvo - I'm planning a fun virtual meet up to give you an inside look at my new website…more on that to come so make sure you're on our email list, so you don't miss out.   You can go to the website www.byrdmichelle.com or connect with me at contact@byrdmichelle.com.     To Connect with Emily McDermott:   Moms Overcoming Overwhelm Podcast: https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/ Simple by Emmy: http://www.simplebyemmy.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplebyemmy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplebyemmy/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1OzHKsGziu5IbkaHBQXGIw Facebook Group - Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms: tinyurl.com/momsovercomingoverwhelm Contact E-mail: info@simplebyemmy.com Freebie: 5 Mindset Shifts To Help you Let Go of Clutter: https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/   I pray this episode blesses you! Michelle   Grab a coaching call with me at:  www.byrdmichelle.com Email: contact@byrdmichelle.com website: www.byrdmichelle.com Facebook: The Busy Vibrant Mom  Instagram: @thebusyvibrantmom Linkedin: The Busy Vibrant Mom  Free Productivity Planner - my gift to you! www.byrdmichelle.com  Come join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom https://www.facebook.com/groups/2315591962144641/

In this episode, Jed welcomes two wonderful guests who are using story to build kids' hearts and minds. First, Allie Slocom joins us from Colorado to celebrate her middle grade novel Is There Hope for Theodore Cope. Theo is an 11‑year‑old aspiring magician who's also neurodiverse and gifted. He's brilliant at math, reading, basketball, dog walking, and magic tricks—but struggles with executive functioning. Allie explains that Theo isn't irresponsible; he simply hasn't yet developed the skills to manage his time, commitments, and big "yes" energy. Drawing on her work as a gifted education teacher, Allie talks about the importance of helping kids practice executive function through games and real-life experiences. She shares how her Character Club—an after‑school group she ran in her home—grew into an entire book series focused on traits like responsibility, compassion, integrity, and forgiveness, with historical vignettes featuring figures such as Ernest Shackleton and Clara Barton. Next, Jed heads to New Jersey to chat with Nicole Smith‑Schultz, school librarian and author of the picture book My Baby Doll. Inspired by her own daughter, Nicole's book beautifully mirrors getting a beloved baby doll as a child with becoming a mom for the first time. She reflects on the joy and surprise of motherhood, the innocence of play, and the powerful ways kids imitate the care they receive. Nicole also shares her passion for librarianship, media literacy, and making sure every child finds a book they truly love—while advocating for the vital role of school librarians in our communities.

Have a marketing question? Text it here!When you finally hit 100% occupancy, it feels like the finish line. But, it isn't.Because in senior living, turnover is inevitable. Residents move. Care needs change. Families relocate. Life happens.And if your occupancy strategy begins only after a room opens, then you're already behind.In this episode, I share the story of one of the most driven sales managers I ever worked with...someone who hit 100% occupancy in an emerging competitive market…and then asked the question most never think to ask:“Now what?”  The answer?Build a pipeline so strong you have no lost revenue days.  Yes, that means creating a waitlist, nurturing future families, and staying top of mind long before they're ready to move. Because occupancy is not a destination. It's a process.In this episode, I walk you through how to stop scrambling every time a resident moves out and start building a sustainable occupancy engine instead.Inside this episode:✔ Why full communities should NEVER stop marketing✔ How to identify families who aren't ready yet, but will be✔ How to create a waitlist families actually want to join✔ Ways to keep future residents engaged while they wait✔ How to fill rooms faster when availability opensIf you've ever panicked after a move-out…This episode is for you!FREE RESOURCE: COMING SOON: 20 Creative Ways To Follow Up Want first access? Email: tiffany@startwithoccupancy.comSubject line: WAITLISTWhat's Next? Day 21: From Overwhelmed to Occupied: Your 90-Day Marketing RoadmapThe final episode in the series! Whew...We're pulling everything together into a practical action plan so you know exactly what to focus on next.IF YOU ARE LOVING THE SERIES,Share this episode with another operator. Subscribe so you don't miss the final episode of the 21-Day All Things Senior Living Marketing Series.And if you're ready to strengthen your sales systems, inquiry process, follow-up strategy, and move-in conversions:Enrollment in the Deep Dive Discovery opens May 27th.Enroll early for preferred pricing plus advance access to select implementation tools before the live training begins.Take what you need. Share what helps. Come back for more.

Looking to scale your business without sacrificing time, energy, and cash flow? In this episode, Johnathon Duhon sits down with Rannon Ching to unpack how independent pharmacies can scale smarter. From cutting data entry time by 80% to expanding vaccine programs without burnout, this conversation is packed with real-world strategies you can implement to grow your business today.  Hosted By: Johnathon Duhon | VP of PMS Sales, RedSail Technologies Guest: Rannon Ching | Founder, AccessPoint Vaccine Partners | Co-Founder & CEO, Kannon Health    Rannon's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rannon-ching-60725a60/  Looking for more information about independent pharmacy? Visit https://www.redsailtechnologies.com 

I have 3 boys under 5 years old, and I'm genuinely not overwhelmed. That doesn't mean life is perfect, my house is spotless, or parenting is always easy. It means I solved overwhelm from the root cause. In this episode, I share who I used to be—a type-A, high-achieving former lawyer whose identity was built on doing more—and how that wiring created overwhelm in motherhood. I break down the real cause of overwhelm, the mindset shifts that changed everything, how I use my Time Freedom Method, and why refusing victim mentality has been life-changing. If motherhood feels heavier than it needs to, this episode is for you.         FREE Breaking Up With Overwhelm Private Podcast Subscribe   WORK WITH ME 1.Motherhood Mom On Purpose Membership Calm Minded Mom Bundle How I Stay Calm During Tantrums With 3 Under 5 (Mini Course)   2. Weight Loss How I Lost 50lbs In 4 Months After Having My Third Baby (Mini Course) Weight Loss For High Achieving Moms (Tools Course) Lose 30lbs+ In 6 Months (1:1 Program)   SOCIAL Instagram @ mom.onpurpose   Show notes:  momonpurpose.com/399 Podcast Hotline: 8-333-ASKNAT (833-327-5628)

This episode is sponsored by Deel.Hire, manage and pay – anyone, anywhere: https://www.deel.com/nickdayhr/In this episode of @thehrldpodcast Nick Day is joined by John Peebles, CEO of Administrate, one of the leading voices in enterprise learning operations with over 15 years of experience helping large organizations fix the hidden chaos inside their training functions. Administrate is the number one Training Management System for instructor-led and virtual instructor-led training, trusted by enterprise teams around the world to plan, schedule, and scale complex training programs.Together, Nick and John explore why L&D teams are more overwhelmed than ever despite having more tools than ever, and why the solution almost nobody is talking about has nothing to do with buying something new. The real problem, as John makes clear, is not technology. It is operations.This conversation unpacks what training chaos actually looks like behind the scenes, why the more technology L&D teams add the worse things tend to get, how the absence of a true system of record is quietly killing training effectiveness, and why 70 to 80 percent of high-value corporate training still happens in a classroom regardless of what the e-learning industry has been promising for decades.They also dig into the truth about training ROI, why up to 80 percent of the training budget is consumed by manual admin work nobody signed up for, and how fixing that frees teams to double or even triple their training throughput within a year, with downstream gains in retention and performance that most HR leaders never connect back to training operations.On AI, John delivers one of the most grounded perspectives you will hear from any operator right now, covering where LLMs genuinely add value, where they fall short, and why operational clarity remains the real competitive advantage that winning L&D teams will be built on in 2026 and beyond.A must-listen for HR leaders, L&D professionals, and anyone ready to stop letting fear make their decisions for them and start building the kind of courage that moves teams, careers, and organisations forward.Enjoyed this? Check out our sister podcast @thepayrollpodcast for more great content!Connect with John Peebles LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnjpeebles/John Peebles Website: https://bit.ly/4dkz7mmNick Day's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickday/Find your ideal candidate with our job vacancy system: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/919cf6b9eaSign up to the HR L&D Newsletter: https://jgarecruitment.ck.page/23e7b153e7Stay tuned for the next episode of the HR L&D Podcast, brought to you by Nick Day, CEO at JGA Recruitment, landing soon!Timestamps:(00:00) Introduction: Is Your Training Problem Really a Technology Problem?(01:29) Meet John Peebles: CEO of Administrate(02:00) What Human Resources Really Means(03:36) How John Discovered Training Operations Were Broken(06:12) What Training Chaos Actually Looks Like Behind the Scenes(08:18) Why More Tools Are Making Things Worse(12:26) The Right Tool for the Right Job: A Framework for L&D Leaders(16:24) The Case for Instructor-Led Training (The Data Might Surprise You)

Does your basement, garage, attic, or storage room feel completely overwhelming right now? Maybe it's filled with holiday bins, off-season clothes, old toys, paperwork, storage totes, sentimental items, or things you've been meaning to go through for years… and every time you walk into the space, you immediately feel stuck. In today's episode, I'm answering a question from a woman inside our community who shared that her basement clutter had gotten so overwhelming that she no longer knew where to start decluttering. This is one of the most common struggles I hear from women. Storage spaces often become the holding place for delayed decisions, busy seasons of life, sentimental clutter, unfinished projects, and the overflow of very full homes. So today we are briefly touching on: how to start decluttering a basement without getting overwhelmed simple organizing tips for storage spaces how to handle “what if I need this someday?” clutter why sentimental items can feel difficult to let go of realistic decluttering strategies for busy moms how to create momentum when you feel stuck practical ways to organize storage bins, holiday décor, toys, and miscellaneous household items how overwhelm, grief, and life transitions can affect clutter in the home This episode is not about perfection or becoming a minimalist overnight. It's about learning how to take the next right step, simplify your home little by little, and create spaces that feel lighter, calmer, and easier to function in. If you've been wondering where to start decluttering your basement, garage, or storage room, I hope this episode gives you practical encouragement and clarity to begin. Interested in accountability support or organizing coaching? Email me “MORE” at info@organizewithkristina.com

Every May, social media fills with beautiful tributes to motherhood. “Moms are superheroes” “A mother's love knows no bounds" ”Home is where mom is” And that gratitude matters. The acknowledgment matters. But underneath all the flowers, hashtags, “best mom ever” mugs, and brunches…there's a deeper conversation we don't have often enough. Motherhood in our society comes with profoundly unequal expectations. Not because men are inherently bad partners or uninvolved fathers. But because women and men are often socialized very differently around caregiving, sacrifice, emotional labor, and identity. Women are frequently taught that being a “good mom” means sacrifice. It means anticipating needs, absorbing discomfort, prioritizing others, smoothing conflict, and holding everything together. Mothers are expected to professionally manage childhood. Dads, meanwhile, are often praised for participation. And those are not the same expectations! And the consequences of those expectations show up everywhere: in the motherhood penalty, in the fatherhood bonus, in emotional labor, in Overfunctioning, in burnout, and in the guilt women often carry no matter what choices they make. Stay home? You're wasting your potential. Work full time? You're letting someone else raise your kids. Try to do both? Now you feel like you're failing in two places simultaneously. And perhaps most painfully, women are often made to feel guilty for acknowledging any complexity in motherhood at all. As though saying “this is hard” somehow diminishes love. But human beings are capable of feeling multiple things at once. You can deeply love your children…AND still feel exhausted. You can feel grateful for motherhood…AND still feel yourself wilting under impossible expectations. Those things are not contradictions. They are part of being human. One of the most important reframes I've learned through years of researching gender, leadership, and emotional labor is this…sometimes women are not overwhelmed…they're Overfunctioning! Carrying the logistics, the emotions, the remembering, the planning, the anticipating, and often the emotional equilibrium of everyone around them. And eventually, that takes a toll. Women do not wilt because they are weak. Women wilt because they are expected to endlessly bloom without being watered themselves. That's not an individual failure. That's a cultural conversation worth having! #tunein #advancingwomenpodcast Advancing Women Podcast Episodes referenced in this episode: Overwhelmed or Overfunctioning? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overwhelmed-or-overfunctioning-how-the-language/id1569849100?i=1000756866647 All Women are Defective! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-women-are-defective/id1569849100?i=1000527934727 Let's Connect: ·        Instagram: @AdvancingWomenPodcast https://www.instagram.com/advancingwomenpodcast/?hl=en ·        Facebook: Advancing Women Podcast https://www.facebook.com/advancingwomenpodcast/ ·        LinkedIn: Dr. Kimberly DeSimone https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimberly-desimone-phd-mba-ba00b88/

You're not just tired…   you're carrying a lot.   And not just physically—mentally, emotionally, constantly.   The kind of weight you can't always explain…   but you feel it when your mind won't shut off…   when you sit down to "rest" but still feel wired…   when the day ends and you're exhausted, but not sure why.   If you've ever thought, "Why does everything feel so heavy all the time?" this episode is going to put language to something you've probably felt for a long time.   Because it's not just one thing.   It's the accumulation… the mental tabs… the pressure… the expectations… the things left undone… the things you should be doing… and the things you care about that all seem to matter at once.   And here's the part we don't talk about enough—   what if you're not doing anything wrong…   you're just carrying more than you were meant to hold all at once?   This conversation isn't about adding more to your plate.   It's about finally understanding what's been quietly draining you… and seeing a different way forward.   A lighter way.   A clearer way.   So if your brain feels full… your capacity feels stretched… and you're craving just a little more peace in your day—   Press play.   ⸻   The Ambition Coalition Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.ambition.coalition/     Follow Rebekah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebekahfowlkes/     Follow Melissa on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissaeickenhorst     Podcast Produced by clantoncreative.com

In this episode, I'm chatting with with America's #1 Mom Coach, Hannah Keeley, to unpack the truth behind mom brain. We explore why motherhood rewires the brain, how overstimulation and anxiety show up, and what moms can do to reclaim clarity, peace, and joy in their daily lives. Whether you're a mom of littles, teens, or somewhere in between, this conversation is full of practical encouragement and real-life strategies for thriving—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. In this episode, we cover: What “mom brain” really is (and how it changes your brain physically) Common symptoms: forgetfulness, anxiety, overwhelm, distraction The faith-filled path to releasing control and worry Why productivity doesn't always fix your stress “Bow tying” and other practical hacks for completing tasks How to gently reclaim your focus and your peace ⁠View full show notes on the blog⁠ + ⁠watch full episode on YouTube⁠. RESOURCES ⁠Get rid of stress, boost your energy, and 10X your productivity by working WITH your Mom Brain in Hannah's program Mom Brain Makeover⁠ Join my ⁠FREE masterclass⁠ to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTube Master the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my ⁠Simple Sourdough course⁠ Gain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my ⁠Simple Sewing series⁠ Turn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my ⁠YouTube Success Academy⁠ Keep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my ⁠Daily Sourdough cookbook⁠ CONNECT Hannah Keeley | ⁠Website⁠ | ⁠Mom Mastery⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠YouTube⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠TikTok⁠ | ⁠Twitter⁠ Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | ⁠Blog⁠ | ⁠YouTube⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠TikTok⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Pinterest⁠  Do you have a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast?  A guest you'd like me to interview?  Submit your questions and ideas here: ⁠bit.ly/SFLquestions⁠.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, I'm chatting with with America's #1 Mom Coach, Hannah Keeley, to unpack the truth behind mom brain. We explore why motherhood rewires the brain, how overstimulation and anxiety show up, and what moms can do to reclaim clarity, peace, and joy in their daily lives. Whether you're a mom of littles, teens, or somewhere in between, this conversation is full of practical encouragement and real-life strategies for thriving—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. In this episode, we cover: What “mom brain” really is (and how it changes your brain physically) Common symptoms: forgetfulness, anxiety, overwhelm, distraction The faith-filled path to releasing control and worry Why productivity doesn't always fix your stress “Bow tying” and other practical hacks for completing tasks How to gently reclaim your focus and your peace ⁠View full show notes on the blog⁠ + ⁠watch full episode on YouTube⁠. RESOURCES ⁠Get rid of stress, boost your energy, and 10X your productivity by working WITH your Mom Brain in Hannah's program Mom Brain Makeover⁠ Join my ⁠FREE masterclass⁠ to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTube Master the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my ⁠Simple Sourdough course⁠ Gain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my ⁠Simple Sewing series⁠ Turn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my ⁠YouTube Success Academy⁠ Keep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my ⁠Daily Sourdough cookbook⁠ CONNECT Hannah Keeley | ⁠Website⁠ | ⁠Mom Mastery⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠YouTube⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠TikTok⁠ | ⁠Twitter⁠ Lisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | ⁠Blog⁠ | ⁠YouTube⁠ | ⁠Instagram⁠ | ⁠TikTok⁠ | ⁠Facebook⁠ | ⁠Pinterest⁠  Do you have a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast?  A guest you'd like me to interview?  Submit your questions and ideas here: ⁠bit.ly/SFLquestions⁠.

There's a particular kind of exhaustion that doesn't show up on any medical test and doesn't have a clean solution. It's the exhaustion of someone who has been holding it together for a very long time — through personal difficulty, collective uncertainty, and the relentless pressure to keep performing okayness when you are not, in fact, okay.This episode is about the permission to rest. Not as productivity advice. Not as self-care content. As a genuine psychological and physiological necessity that high-functioning people are especially likely to override — and especially likely to pay for later.Today I'm drawing on research in stress physiology and two decades of coaching to explore why the people who are best at coping are often the last to recognize when they've reached their limit, what the difference is between chosen rest and collapse, and how to stop treating exhaustion as a character flaw long enough to actually recover from it.If you have been quietly running on empty while telling everyone you're fine — if the words "I just need to push through" have become a reflex rather than a choice — this episode is for you. Rest is not a reward for finishing. It is part of how you finish. And it is long overdue.

Have you ever felt suddenly overwhelmed… like your mind won’t stop spinning trying to figure everything out? Maybe something unexpected happened, and now you feel emotionally exhausted, tense, anxious, or unsure what to do next. The more you try to solve everything, the more overwhelmed you feel. In this episode, Bonnie shares a personal story about getting caught in a dangerous storm in her life —and how it gave insight into navigating life challenges.You’ll discover what helps calm your body and emotions and what you can do to meet with Jesus n the middle of uncertainty.If you’ve been feeling emotionally flooded, weary, or weighed down by stress, this episode will help you breathe deeper, quiet your heart, and experience God’s peace right beside you.Key Takeaways- Why overwhelming situations can push your body into stress and survival mode- How quietness and rest help calm your nervous system
- What science says about chronic noise, stress, and emotional well-being- Why Jesus offers His presence before He offers explanations
- A simple practice to release stress when life feels uncertainBreath PrayerInhale: Take heart; it is IExhale: Do not be afraidScripture“Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.”
— Mark 6:50“Even to your old age I will be the same,
And even to your graying years I will carry you!
I have done it, and I will bear you;
And I will carry you and I will save you.”
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Episode 76 of the Unspoken Words podcast features Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum and Dr. Jenna Blum tackling one of the most misunderstood realities of Selective Mutism — the difficult behaviors that so often surface alongside it. Meltdowns, shutdowns, avoidance, and controlling moments leave many parents exhausted, and Dr. E and Dr. Jenna make the case that none of these behaviors are defiance. They are communication.Dr. E and Dr. Jenna explore why so many children with SM hold it together at school and fall apart at home, and why structure, consistency, routine, and predictability are non-negotiable for any anxious child. Through real case examples — a six-year-old hiding under the table at her own birthday party, a teen retreating to his room when relatives visit, a young client frozen in front of a beloved family friend — they walk through the four types of difficult behaviors and what each is trying to say.The middle of the episode turns to practical strategy: the Look-Listen-Learn framework, the roadmap method for preparing children before overwhelming events, and bridging down on the Social Communication Bridge® so kids build comfort before words. They also dig into the underlying contributors that drive dysregulation — sensory sensitivities, ADHD, hunger, fatigue, and the parent's own agenda.The episode closes on the feelings chart — a deceptively simple tool that gives children numerical language for emotions they can't yet explain — and on the truth that parents are the most critical component in their child's progress. Dr. E previews a Part Two with more strategies for navigating the big feelings behind the silence.--Chapters: (04:06) When Silence Feels Big: Why Kids with SM Hold It Together at School and Fall Apart at Home(10:55) Behavior Is a Signal, Not Defiance: Reframing Outbursts Through Look, Listen, Learn(17:07) The Roadmap and the Bridge: How Preparation Prevents Avoidance and Shutdown(29:44) On the Lookout: Using Cognition and Real-World Goals to Outsmart the Freeze Response(38:00) The Feelings Chart: Giving Kids Words for What They Can't Yet Explain- ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: https://selectivemutismcenter.org/resources/ Ask Dr. E a question of your own! Learn more about the host, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum Explore our SMart Center success stories! Get started at the SMart Center Listen to other Unspoken Words episodes here. For the best clips from every episode, follow the podcast on Instagram & YouTube Learn more about CommuniCamp, our 3+ day intensive group treatment and ALL DAY parent training & support programLearn more about our 6-week, virtual social skills series, designed to help children, teens, & young adults build social communication, comfort, and connection with similar aged-peers in a supportive setting.- For all podcast inquiries, please contact Dakota Hornak at ⁠dhornak@selectivemutismcenter.org⁠ This podcast was produced and published by New Edition Productions (neweditionconsulting.com)

Do you ever feel overwhelmed? There are just so many things going on in your life, in your head, in your heart and some days it feels like it's too much. What happens when you're feeling overwhelmed? How do you react? God is with you even when you're overwhelmed. God meets you when you're overwhelmed and stays with you. Today Pastor J shares a message of encouragement for us when we are feeling overwhelmed with life.Recorded live at Word of Life Church in Le Sueur, Minnesota, on Sunday, May 17, 2026, with Pastor Jason Lang preaching.

Sunday - 05/17/2026 - Alan Clayton

BONUS: Your Developers Got 20x Faster — Now Watch Your Product Managers' Heads Explode Clarke Ching is "The Bottleneck Guy" — and he just spotted the bottleneck that AI is about to create in every software organization. It's not in the code. It's inside the heads of the people who decide what gets built. In this conversation, Vasco and Clarke unpack why speeding up developers with AI tools pushes the real constraint upstream — onto product managers, designers, and leaders — and what to do before cognitive overload crushes the people your organization depends on most. Every Business Has a Bottleneck — Most Are in the Wrong Place "Every single client I have is a detective puzzle. We're looking for this quiet killer sitting inside their business, siphoning off money. And if you look at them without the idea of going 'where's the bottleneck?' — you mistake the busyness for productivity."   Clarke approaches Theory of Constraints like a detective story, not a physics lecture. Every business has a bottleneck — the narrowest point that chokes throughput. The question isn't whether you have one, it's whether it's in the right place. In software development, Clarke argues, the bottleneck should almost always be the developers. Not because they're slow, but because they're the pacing resource — like the aircraft carrier in a naval fleet that sets the speed for everything else. When developers are the bottleneck, the people upstream (product managers, designers, architects) have time to curate high-quality, high-value inputs. The people downstream (testers, ops) can deliver fast feedback. Everything flows. But when the bottleneck drifts somewhere else — and nobody notices — everyone gets busy, nothing flows, and the organization mistakes that busyness for productivity. Clarke's latest book, The Speed Book, lays out how to find where your bottleneck actually is and move it to where it belongs. AI Just Moved the Bottleneck — And Nobody's Talking About It "Just imagine one person trying to feed 100 developers. It's ridiculous. Everyone goes, 'oh, that's just crazy.' But that's kind of going to be what it's like."   Here's the problem: AI coding tools — Claude Code, Cursor, Copilot — are making developers dramatically faster. If a team of 5 developers becomes 20x more productive, that's the equivalent of 100 developers. But you still have one product manager feeding them. The bottleneck hasn't disappeared — it's moved upstream. And when a bottleneck moves to the people who make product decisions, three things happen: they cut corners on requirements (shipping half-baked ideas because the team can turn them around fast), they feed developers busy work just to keep them occupied, and — worst of all — they lose the time needed to push through complexity to find elegance. Clarke references Steve Jobs's insight: Apple kept working past "peak complexity" until they reached "peak simplicity." That's where great products come from. But a product manager juggling work for 100 developers has no time for that journey. Elegance goes out the window. Why Giving AI to Product People Almost Makes Things Worse "If you want to wear your dog out so she sleeps, don't take her for long walks. Make the dog think. Brain games exhaust the dog faster than running."   The obvious fix — give product people AI tools too — sounds right but misses the point. AI can handle the easy parts of product work: drafting user stories, generating specs, compiling research. That's the equivalent of taking the dog for a run. But the hard parts — the deep thinking about what to build, why it matters, how features interact — that's brain work. And brain work is exhausting in a way that volume work is not. Clarke works with senior leaders whose biggest challenge is pacing themselves. Heavy cognitive lifting burns through energy fast — your brain consumes 30-40% of your body's glucose when you're thinking hard. When AI handles the easy work, the proportion of your day spent on exhausting brain work jumps from maybe 15-20% to 50% or more. It's like lifting weights for six hours straight. You don't get stronger — you break down. On top of that, product people go from coordinating one stream of work to juggling many simultaneous initiatives. Clarke calls these "idea grenades" — and when you're juggling chainsaws with grenades attached, you start dropping things. The Real Danger: Going in the Wrong Direction, 100x Faster "If you change the relative capacities and make some of them much, much faster, the bottleneck's gonna move. My next book, jokingly, is gonna be called 'Who Moved My Bottleneck?'"   There's an amplification effect that makes this worse than a simple throughput problem. An error in a line of code affects one line. An error in a design document ripples into hundreds of lines. An error at the strategic level — building the wrong features entirely — can be a disaster for the company. Now add AI speed to that equation. Overwhelmed product people making rushed decisions don't just slow things down — they point the entire organization in the wrong direction, and AI-powered developers execute that wrong direction at 20x speed. As Clarke puts it: you crash into the mountain, faster. The fundamental Theory of Constraints insight applies: if you speed up a non-bottleneck resource, you don't speed up the system. You just create more work-in-progress, more chaos, and more cognitive load for whoever the real bottleneck is. Four Experiments to Try Before Cognitive Crush Hits Your Team "Quality will come from actually slowing down. Money, profits will come from slowing down, building very good products, focusing on why we're building these products, not just how do we keep the AIs working."   Clarke offers four practical experiments for teams navigating this shift:   Get product people working with AI — as a thought partner, not a turbo boost. Teach them to delegate the routine work to AI so they can protect their cognitive energy for the decisions that actually matter. Think of AI as a delegation tool, not a productivity multiplier. Help product people find their sustainable pace. Like Clarke's gym trainer who said "don't come five days a week or you'll never come back" — the people doing heavy cognitive lifting need to pace themselves. Old-school agile called this sustainable pace. It's never been more relevant. Don't try to keep developers (or AI) busy all the time. The instinct to maximize utilization is the instinct that creates the problem. With AI, you're renting capacity by the minute, not paying salaries. Use it at the pace of good product thinking, not at maximum throughput. Turn the tap on and off as needed. Measure what matters: value delivered, not stories completed. If 60-70% of features rarely get used today, imagine what happens when you 20x the feature output without improving the decision quality upstream. More features, more waste — at scale. About Clarke Ching Clarke Ching is "The Bottleneck Guy" — a Theory of Constraints and lean expert who wrote Rolling Rocks Downhill, the agile+lean business novel that never mentions agile, and The Bottleneck Rules. Born in New Zealand, he spent 20 years abroad (15 of them in Scotland) before returning home. He's spent decades helping teams find and manage the one constraint that controls everything else. LinkedIn   You can link with Clarke Ching on LinkedIn.  

Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.comIn this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde speaks with Eli Singer, a marketing executive turned founder of Offline.now, about building a healthier relationship with technology without shame, panic, or unrealistic "digital detox" promises. What happens when our devices stop feeling like tools and start shaping our moods, attention, and family life? Why do willpower-based screen-time fixes so often fail? And how can parents, high-achievers, and everyday users move from feeling stuck or overwhelmed to feeling confident and intentional? Eli shares the story behind Offline.now, explains his framework for mapping digital habits (Ready, Overwhelmed, Stuck, or Unconcerned), and offers practical ways to use technology wisely without quitting modern life.

"The melancholy side of me just isn't having it." A mom wrote in with paragraphs of feelings — the wounds work, the hormones, the hard days, the confusion about why she still can't seem to get on top of it all. Sterling read every word. And then she said something that might surprise you. In this episode, Sterling breaks down one of the most common ways we use self-help work against ourselves — and why "learning land" might be keeping you more stuck than you realize. You'll learn: Why confusion is often a spiritual attack — and what to do about it The difference between wounds work and managing your mind today Why seven bad days a month is actually normal (and what changes when you know that) How to stop indulging thoughts that are creating your suffering — without toxic positivity Why bad days don't mean your life is bad This one is for the woman who is doing all the work and still having hard days. You're not broken. You're just human. And there's something available to you right now — no healing required.