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Bone-Tired: The Exhaustion We Don’t Talk About | Sanity Check
Episode Overview:
In this candid Sanity Check, Aileen and Julie dive into the kind of exhaustion that sleep alone can’t fix. It’s not just the 3am perimenopause wake-ups, the Prosecco regrets, or the never-ending to-do list - it’s the deeper, invisible load that keeps us wired 24/7.
They unpack the toll of being constantly “on,” from anticipating everyone’s needs to never truly switching off, even when the kids are older. Whether it’s playing the role of juggler, chef, therapist, or clown, the emotional and nervous system load of motherhood and midlife deserves to be named and deeply acknowledged.
Key Discussion Points:
- The difference between tiredness and “bone tired” exhaustion
- Why full nights of sleep don’t always help and what else might be going on
- The constant state of alert that mothers live in, even when no one’s calling their name
- How single parenting, invisible labour, and midlife sensitivity amplify fatigue
- Why real rest is more than just sitting down - it’s letting your body fully exhale
Listener Takeaways:
- If you're feeling wiped out despite “doing nothing,” you're not alone or lazy
- The mental and emotional toll of being permanently on alert is real
- It’s okay to say you’re tired. You deserve rest that actually restores you
- Being deeply fatigued doesn’t mean you love your kids any less
- Rest isn’t indulgent, it’s a necessity for your nervous system
Join the Conversation:
Does this kind of tiredness sound familiar? Have you been carrying a load that no one sees?
Send us a DM or an email at [email protected], we’d love to hear how this resonates for you.
And if someone in your life needs to hear this, please pass it on.
Links:
- Follow YKMS Podcast on IG @youkeepmesane.pod
- Follow YKMS on FB https://www.facebook.com/YouKeepMeSanePod
- Email us at [email protected]
Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.youkeepmesane.com/subscribe/
Hosts: Aileen Harvey & Julie Fahy
See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for privacy information
Disclaimer:
Remember, we’re two friends sharing our personal experiences and discussing everyday challenges. We’re not qualified coaches or therapists, and our content is for general information and supportive conversation only. If you need professional help, please seek advice from a licensed therapist.
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By Aileen Harvey and Julie FahyEpisode Overview:
In this candid Sanity Check, Aileen and Julie dive into the kind of exhaustion that sleep alone can’t fix. It’s not just the 3am perimenopause wake-ups, the Prosecco regrets, or the never-ending to-do list - it’s the deeper, invisible load that keeps us wired 24/7.
They unpack the toll of being constantly “on,” from anticipating everyone’s needs to never truly switching off, even when the kids are older. Whether it’s playing the role of juggler, chef, therapist, or clown, the emotional and nervous system load of motherhood and midlife deserves to be named and deeply acknowledged.
Key Discussion Points:
- The difference between tiredness and “bone tired” exhaustion
- Why full nights of sleep don’t always help and what else might be going on
- The constant state of alert that mothers live in, even when no one’s calling their name
- How single parenting, invisible labour, and midlife sensitivity amplify fatigue
- Why real rest is more than just sitting down - it’s letting your body fully exhale
Listener Takeaways:
- If you're feeling wiped out despite “doing nothing,” you're not alone or lazy
- The mental and emotional toll of being permanently on alert is real
- It’s okay to say you’re tired. You deserve rest that actually restores you
- Being deeply fatigued doesn’t mean you love your kids any less
- Rest isn’t indulgent, it’s a necessity for your nervous system
Join the Conversation:
Does this kind of tiredness sound familiar? Have you been carrying a load that no one sees?
Send us a DM or an email at [email protected], we’d love to hear how this resonates for you.
And if someone in your life needs to hear this, please pass it on.
Links:
- Follow YKMS Podcast on IG @youkeepmesane.pod
- Follow YKMS on FB https://www.facebook.com/YouKeepMeSanePod
- Email us at [email protected]
Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://www.youkeepmesane.com/subscribe/
Hosts: Aileen Harvey & Julie Fahy
See https://www.buzzsprout.com/privacy for privacy information
Disclaimer:
Remember, we’re two friends sharing our personal experiences and discussing everyday challenges. We’re not qualified coaches or therapists, and our content is for general information and supportive conversation only. If you need professional help, please seek advice from a licensed therapist.