Life of And

287: When Doing It All Feels Impossible


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When “doing it all” starts to feel impossible, it’s easy to believe your only option is to quit.


In this episode of Life of And, Tiffany shares a raw, real story about helping her teenage daughter, Aubrey, navigate the overwhelm of school, swimming, and show choir — and how a Friday night meltdown turned into a masterclass in renegotiating what matters.

Through the Life of And framework, Tiffany shows how to reframe guilt, lead with values, and find practical solutions when life feels too heavy to hold. It’s a relatable parenting moment — and a reminder that you can have it all, just not all at once… and never without intention.


If you’re an executive interested in joining a one day mini-retreat focused on the Life of And framework, shoot us an email at [email protected]


What You’ll Learn:

  • How to tell when you’re actually overcommitted vs. just emotionally drained
  • A step-by-step way to renegotiate your commitments with clarity and agency
  • Why values, not guilt, should guide your decisions about what stays and what goes


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Timestamps:

(00:00) Intro

(00:57) The Sauders’ big move

(01:44) Finding humor in the daily mess

(03:30) The Life of And Toolbox

(04:23) Aubrey’s overloaded schedule of school, swim, and show choir

(09:02) Breaking down Aubrey’s hours

(11:16) Applying the LOA framework to regain balance

(17:43) How small changes created significant relief for Aubrey

(19:19) Details about the Life of And Academy


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Life of AndBy Tiffany Sauder, IBJ Media

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