Social Media emphasizes partners sharing the mental load, but for military spouses, first responder spouses, or single mothers this isn’t always an option. We get the opportunity and challenge to decrease our OWN mental load. And if we’re lucky we have support from friends, family, your network and our own damn selves. Join us as we share personal triumphs and failures, finding our way together in taking a mental load off.
Take A Mental Load Off
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Social Media emphasizes partners sharing the mental load, but for military spouses, first responder spouses, or single mothers this isn’t always an option. We get the opportunity and challenge to decrease our OWN mental load. And if we’re lucky we have support from friends, family, your network and our own damn selves. Join us as we share personal triumphs and failures, finding our way together in taking a mental load off.
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November 10, 2025
Create a Self-Care Diet That Fills You Up
Episode Summary: In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, Shauna & Rachel open up about the often misunderstood topic of self-care, especially in the context of motherhood. Inspired by a group text with Shauna's close friends and neighbors, we dive deep into the guilt that so many women feel when prioritizing their emotional, mental, and physical needs. With personal stories, honest reflections, and science-backed insights, this episode unpacks what self-care truly looks like and why it's not a luxury — it's a necessity. Together we challenge the idea that self-care has to be extravagant or time-consuming. We also explore how small daily actions can refill your emotional cup. Plus, we talk about oxytocin, dopamine, and how our brains are wired to seek balance, even if it means mindless scrolling. This one is full of "aha!" moments and practical wisdom for every mom who’s ever felt guilty for needing a break. Timeline Summary: [1:33] - The surprising self-care struggle most moms face and why we can't talk about it enough[4:18] - Reframing physical, emotional, and mental needs as equally essential[9:07] - Small boundaries that reduce stress and why they matter (yes, even water bottles!)[13:55] - How connection, not just solitude, fuels recovery and lowers stress[19:22] - What your scrolling habit might really be telling you[24:36] - The science of oxytocin and how to add more of it to your day[28:50] - You can’t live on dessert: what real, sustainable self-care looks like Closing Thoughts: If this episode helped you rethink self-care and let go of the guilt, we'd love for you to share it with a friend who needs to hear it too. Thank you so much for spending part of your day with us. It would mean a lot to us if you followed the show, rated it, or left a comment. We're on a mission to lift up as many women as possible so they no longer feel stuck in survival mode, and we're honored to have you here. :)
November 3, 2025
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We're Back! Season 2 Kickoff + Life Lately Catch-Up We’re back, friends! After an unplanned (but very needed) break, we’re so excited to be jumping into Season 2. In this catch-up episode, we’re taking you behind the scenes of where we’ve been, what’s been going on in our lives, and why hitting pause was actually the healthiest thing we could’ve done—for ourselves, our families, and this podcast. From quiet celebrations and major life shifts to slow summers, big feelings, family news, and homeschool chaos—we’re covering it all. We’re sharing real, honest updates about divorce, parenting, new rhythms, pregnancy complications, career changes, and even a cat obsession that may or may not be driving us up the wall. It’s raw, lighthearted, emotional, and full of the good stuff that comes with growth. Timeline Summary: [0:35] - Why we took a break and learning to practice what we preach[2:10] - Navigating divorce, burnout, and the power of pausing[3:48] - Graduation celebrations and making space for big transitions[5:24] - Slower summer rhythms and processing deep emotions[7:02] - Family trips, Disney magic, and announcing a new baby on the way[9:20] - Pregnancy complications, irritable uterus woes, and adapting to new limitations[12:12] - Homeschool chaos, cat obsessions, and looking ahead to Season 2 Closing Thoughts:Thanks for sticking with us. We’re so thrilled to kick off Season 2 and can’t wait to bring you more conversations, stories, and guests in the coming weeks. If you loved this episode (or just missed us a little), don’t forget to follow, rate, share, and leave us a review. See you next week!
May 12, 2025
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