Sometimes self-care doesn’t look like what we planned, and that’s okay. In this heartfelt episode of Mucked Up My Self Care, Jill and Linda open up about exhaustion, disappointment, and the emotional tug-of-war between expectations and reality. From overpacked schedules and shifting bedtime routines to learning how to “read the room” with your energy, this conversation gets real about what happens when your self-care just doesn’t go the way you hoped and how to show yourself grace in the middle of it.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why self-care can sometimes feel disappointing and what that really means
• How to shift expectations without giving up entirely
• What “reading the room” looks like for your own energy and capacity
• How comparison sneaks into self-care and feeds disappointment
• Why small, intentional moments (like watching your child thrive) still count
• Ways to redefine success in your self-care journey

Self-care doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful. Whether you’re skipping a workout to rest, choosing frozen pizza over a full meal, or celebrating the small wins, this episode is a reminder that your needs matter - even when life gets messy. Jill and Linda invite you to stop measuring your self-care against expectations and start giving yourself the grace to do what you can, when you can.

Until next week, we hope you can unstuck your muck! 💛

• 📩 Need help figuring out where to start with self-care? Message us at [email protected] and we’ll send our favorite five simple ideas.
• 👋 Find Jill @mamaoutspoken and mamaoutspoken.com
• 💬 Connect with Linda @hellolindabonney or lindabonney.com