Seasonal Depression, MS Flare-Ups, and Saying “Fck It” to Strategy for the Summer

May fucked me up again… and I’m talking all about it.

In this episode of Simplifying Life’s Beautiful Bitchiness, I open up about the annual fog that rolls in every May—like clockwork—and how seasonal depression hits me hard (yep, right during Mental Health Awareness Month… oh the irony).

I get real about what it feels like to hit that “what the hell is happening?” wall—chronic fatigue, brain fog, comfort food cravings, and MS flare-ups I hadn’t seen in a while. But in the midst of the mess? There was magic. My daughter turned 10, and joy reminded me I’m still here.

You’ll hear:

• The signs I missed and what finally clicked
• How I’m embracing a hard reset (a real-life WiFi unplug moment)
• Why I’m calling this my strategy-less summer—no rules, just rhythm

This one’s for anyone who’s felt like their body or brain hit the fuck this button and needs permission to unplug, reset, and breathe. You’re not broken. You’re rebooting.

⏱️ Episode Breakdown:

00:00 – Welcome to Simplifying Life's Beautiful Bitchiness

01:09 – The Struggle with Seasonal Depression

02:42 – Finding Joy in the Fog: Celebrating My Daughter’s 10th Birthday

03:24 – Questioning My Worth: Am I a Good Mom? Wife? Business Owner?

05:57 – What is a Hard Reset (And Why You Might Need One Too)

09:27 – My Strategy-Less Strategy: No Rules, Just Rhythm

13:32 – Final Thoughts: Take a Breath. Pull the Cord. Reboot.

🔥 What You’ll Walk Away With:

• What a “hard reset” really looks like in real life (not just self-help fluff)
• Why joy is a necessity, not a dessert you earn
• How to listen to your body when it’s screaming “enough”
• The beauty of ditching rigid business plans and leaning into rhythm

💭 Mentioned in this Episode:

• My daughter’s 10th birthday (a much-needed joy bomb)
• MS symptoms and seasonal depression triggers
• Strategy-less strategy vibes (my new summer mood)
• Crocheting, creativity, and reclaiming calm

🧡 Let’s Keep It Real Together:

If this episode hit home—or made you laugh, cry, or finally breathe—subscribe, rate, and review wherever you're listening. And if you’re doing your own hard reset? I’m cheering you all the way through it.

Links + Resources:

Bare Minimum System

The 10-Minute Pick Me Up

Read it here on my blog:

https://www.mmvirtualresources.com/post/the-hard-reset

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