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If you're an overwhelmed mom struggling with burnout, playing it safe, and feeling like your life has quietly shrunk into a loop you never actually chose — this episode is for you.

Have you ever looked up and realized your whole life is running on autopilot? Have you ever felt the slow, sneaky comfort of a routine that keeps you safe but leaves you completely uninspired? Have you ever thought, I used to have dreams — and then immediately pushed that thought back down because who has time for that?

Mama, comfortable isn't the same as content. And your growth is waiting on the other side of that distinction.

In this episode we are shaking things up — and I mean across the board. Because comfort zones don't just show up in the big scary areas of life. They creep into your marriage, your parenting, your work, your friendships, and the dreams you've quietly stopped talking about. And when an overwhelmed mom gets stuck in the comfort zone long enough, it doesn't just stall her growth — it drains the color right out of her life.

The good news? You don't have to blow up everything to break free. You just have to pick one area and add a little zest. Oh — and stick around for the story I tell at the end. You're going to want to hear that one.

In this episode we talk about:

• Why the comfort zone is the sneakiest trap for the overwhelmed mom — and how to spot it in your own life
• Marriage and the comfort zone — how settling into "blah" happens and how to get the adventure back
• What to do when your job feels like pure autopilot and you suspect there might be more out there for you
• How we parent from the comfort zone without even realizing it — and how to break the pattern
• The mindset shift that makes saying yes to new friendships and new possibilities feel less terrifying
• How to reignite the dreams and passions that got buried somewhere under the mental load of mom life

🎯 Ready to add some adventure back into your marriage? Check out Adventure Dating at www.warriorsandqueens.com

📌 Note: This episode was originally recorded under the podcast's former name, Fun Rich Mom. Same host, same heart — just a new name and a fresh mission.

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Episode Title: Mom Guilt Decoded: Why Overwhelmed Moms Feel It Most and How to Finally Let It Go

Episode Description: If you're an overwhelmed mom struggling with burnout, mom guilt, and feeling like you can never quite do enough no matter how hard you try — this episode is for you.

Have you ever felt guilty for working — and then guilty for not working enough? Have you ever finally stolen five minutes alone only to spend the whole time feeling bad about it? Have you ever done everything right and still gone to bed with that low-grade hum of I should have done more following you under the covers?

Mama, the guilt is lying to you. And today we're decoding it together.

In this episode I'm baring it all — personal stories, real talk, and some down-to-earth strategies for tackling one of the most universal and exhausting parts of motherhood. Whether you're a working mom trying to juggle career dreams with precious family moments, a stay-at-home mom wondering why the 24/7 superhero gig still comes with a side of shame, or just a mom who got interrupted during her one shower of the week — this episode is for you.

Because here's what I know: the overwhelmed mom who can't shake the guilt isn't failing. She's just never been given permission to put it down. And that permission? Consider it granted.

We're also getting into the guilt that sneaks in around your marriage — because when you're running on empty and drowning in self-judgment, your relationship feels it too. Letting go of mom guilt isn't just self-care. It's one of the most important things you can do for every relationship in your life.

In this episode we talk about:

• What mom guilt actually is — and why overwhelmed moms feel it more intensely than anyone else
• The working mom struggle — juggling career dreams without missing the moments that matter
• Stay-at-home mom guilt — why being a 24/7 superhero still somehow comes with shame
• The relatable, laugh-so-you-don't-cry moments — bath time interruptions, unexpected kid chaos, and alone time that never stays alone
• Why needing time for yourself is not selfish — and how to ask for it without the guilt spiral
• How releasing mom guilt changes not just your mindset but your marriage and your relationships too

📌 Note: This episode was originally recorded under the podcast's former name, Fun Rich Mom. Same host, same heart — just a new name and a fresh mission.

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 If you're an overwhelmed mom struggling with burnout, marriage disconnection, and wondering if the happily-ever-after you dreamed of is even still possible — this episode is for you.

Have you ever looked at your marriage and thought, how did we get here? Have you ever felt the distance between you and your husband grow so slowly that by the time you noticed it, it felt like a canyon? Have you ever wanted to get back to the way things used to feel — but had absolutely no idea where to even start?

Mama, you are not alone. And your marriage is not beyond repair.

This week I'm sitting down with Dave and Yvette Ulloa, founders of Warriors & Queens and Unshakeable Love Mastery, and they are bringing the goods. These two have walked alongside countless couples on the edge of giving up and helped them find their way back to each other — and today they're pulling back the curtain on exactly what causes most marriages to crumble and what it actually takes to turn it around. Whether your marriage is in crisis or just quietly running on fumes, this conversation is going to give you real, practical hope.

Because the mindset shift that saves a struggling marriage isn't about grand gestures or perfect communication scripts — it's about understanding the one dynamic that's quietly doing the most damage, and choosing to do something different.

In this episode we talk about:

• The most common problem couples bring to Dave and Yvette — and why it's so easy to miss until it's almost too late
• The biggest dynamic in relationships that causes marriages to crumble from the inside out
• The one thing they recommend for getting your marriage back on track — no matter where you're starting from
• How to get from surviving your marriage to actually feeling the connection you said "I do" for
• Why overwhelmed moms are especially vulnerable to this pattern — and what to do about it
• Plus — there's a giveaway! 🎉

🎁 Grab Dave & Yvette's FREE GIFT: www.warriorsandqueens.com/3steps

📘 Find them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/warriorsandqueens

📌 Note: This episode was originally recorded under the podcast's former name, Fun Rich Mom. Same host, same heart — just a new name and a fresh mission.

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🥳Woohoo!  It's the kick off to our Come as You Are series! 

Check it out as I interview my friend Segal Bunn where we get down to the nitty gritty of daily life as Mom.  We cover everything from being a stay at home mom and getting back into the workforce, what age to let your kids date,  and more!

Stick around for our Speed Round where I throw some questions at Segal shotgun style and we find out what is the one thing she can't live without (it might be what you would answer, too), and other fun questions.

Oh yes, and there will be laughing...

📌 Note: This episode was originally recorded under the podcast's former name, Fun Rich Mom. Same host, same heart — just a new name and a fresh mission.

Get on the insider list with Mitch and get updates on the newest episodes, extra tips and little love notes to you inbox!  → www.faithfulmamarising.com/insiders
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If you're an overwhelmed mom struggling with burnout, toxic positivity, and a gratitude practice that feels more like a guilt trip than a reset — this episode is for you.

Have you ever stared at a blank gratitude journal page and felt your stomach tie up in knots instead of feeling better? Have you ever been told to "just focus on the good" when you were drowning and wanted to throw the whole advice out the window? Have you ever wondered if all this gratitude stuff is actually a crock — or if you're just doing it wrong?

Mama, you might not be doing it wrong. You might just need permission to tell the truth first.

Here's the thing about gratitude — it's everywhere. Journals, Facebook groups, blog posts, morning routines. And yet somehow, for the overwhelmed mom who is already running on empty, being told to list three things she's thankful for can feel like one more thing she's failing at. So what if the key to getting out of the funk isn't forcing the gratitude — but walking down what I call the truth trail first?

In this episode I'm getting real about what gratitude actually is, what it isn't, and why sometimes it's completely okay to not flip that frown upside down right away. Because the mindset shift that gets you back to genuinely seeing the beauty in your life isn't about pretending — it's about being honest enough to find your way there for real.

⚠️ Heads up, Mama — if you've got littles around, I do drop an sh*t bomb at 12:52. You've been warned.

In this episode we talk about:

• Why gratitude has become a buzzword — and why that's actually part of the problem for overwhelmed moms
• What happens when forcing positivity makes you feel worse instead of better
• Why it might actually be okay to chuck gratitude to the curb temporarily — and when that's the right call
• The truth trail — what it is and why it's the mindset reset that gets you out of the funk for real
• How to get back to a place where gratitude feels genuine instead of performative
• What overwhelmed moms actually get wrong about feeling better — and the simpler path forward

🎥 Prefer to watch? Catch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PoKDCoCX1kg

📌 Note: This episode was originally recorded under the podcast's former name, Fun Rich Mom. Same host, same heart — just a new name and a fresh mission.

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I didn't know that becoming a Mom could so drastically change your life.

Sure, I logically knew that it would be 24/7 care, that going out like I did before kids would take a bit of a haitus, but to lose myself completely to it?  Craziness!

And that's exactly what happened.

We're going to go on the journey of getting to motherhood (there's an invitro story in there) and all the expectations that I had to what actually happened and how it changed the person that I was.

Motherhood is no joke.  And what I didn't realized was that I was going to have some hard work ahead to rediscover who I actually am while balancing the game of kids, marriage, friendships and the dreams I have for life.

We're kicking off with the origin story of this mission to reach out to other Mama's who are desperate for unleashing that vibrant woman who lived before kids, you know, the one who made decisions not based off of naptime, how many snacks to pack or who doesn't mind if kids are around. 

So, sit back, relax... well, let's be real.  Get that laundry folded and actually put away while we kick off this friendship and get to know each other!

**If you’re listening with some littles around, I do drop sh*! moment once.

Want to join a community of like-minded Mamas who are committed to rocking not only the Mom-role, but all the sides of their lives that bring them joy?  Come on over to our FaceBook Group, Fun Rich Moms HERE.

Prefer to watch?  Check this episode out on YouTube. https://youtu.be/JFplJkJen6c

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Become part of a community of like-minded Mamas who know there's more to life than just living on fumes!  → Mindset for Moms and Marriage