Feeling burned out and overwhelmed by the mental load of homeschooling and motherhood? You’re not alone—and you’re definitely not failing.

In this episode, we dive into the science behind burnout, explore why you feel like you’re doing everything, and share simple, practical strategies to lighten the load.

You’ll learn how to simplify your day, reduce overwhelm, manage decision fatigue, and reclaim your energy—so you can enjoy the journey without running on empty.

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🔗 Full Episode Details

Homeschooling is a marathon, not a sprint—and you, my friend, deserve to enjoy the journey. So today, choose ONE thing to take off your plate. Drop the guilt, drop the overwhelm, and step into a homeschool life that feels sustainable and joyful.

In this episode, we discuss:

0:00 – The Invisible Backpack: From Overwhelmed to Aware

0:43 – Welcome & Who I Am

1:15 – You Are Enough: Let Go of the Pressure

1:53 – What’s Weighing You Down (The Real Mental Load)

2:32 – The Stats Don’t Lie: Burnout is Real

3:06 – Evolution Didn’t Design You to Do It Alone

3:45 – Mindset Shift 1: Stop Multitasking—Start Batching

4:30 – Mindset Shift 2: Simplify Homeschooling

5:09 – Mindset Shift 3: Ask for Help (and Mean It)

5:55 – Lighten the Load Before You Break

6:34 – Your Action Plan: 3 Simple Steps

7:36 – Final Words: You’re Not Failing, You’re Carrying Too Much

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📑 Research & References

1. American Psychological Association. (2021). Parental Burnout.
2. National Home Education Research Institute (NHERI). (2022). Research Facts on Homeschooling.
3. Lois, J. (2013). Home Is Where the School Is: The Logic of Homeschooling and the Emotional Labor of Mothering. NYU Press.
4. Kawashima, M., & Kunzman, R. (2020). Homeschooling Mothers’ Adjustment to the Teacher Role: The Role Strain, Emotion Management, and Burnout Experience. Journal of Research on Christian Education, 29(2), 99–113.
5. Kentucky Counseling Center. (n.d.). The Mental Load of Motherhood: What It Is and Why It Matters.
6. Schulte, B. (2019). The Invisible Labor Mothers Carry: Mental Load and the Gender Divide in Household Management. New America.