Motherhood overwhelm is something nearly every mom experiences — even in a world filled with modern conveniences. In today's heartfelt and practical conversation I chat with Jamie Erickson, homeschool mom of five, author of The Overwhelmed Mom, and host of the Mom2Mom Podcast, to explore why overwhelm feels so pervasive for twenty-first-century mothers and how we can find peace without trying to fix everything at once.

Jamie shares her personal journey into homeschooling, how her background as a classroom teacher shaped her convictions, and why God’s calling for one family isn’t a mandate for all. Together, Amy and Jamie unpack the difference between everyday tiredness and deeper overwhelm, identifying three distinct types of overwhelm that require different responses.

You’ll hear Jamie explain how comparison, overcommitment, and taking on responsibilities that belong to others often fuel exhaustion. She offers a freeing perspective on “living in your season,” encouraging moms to see God’s boundaries not as limitations, but as protection — especially when seasons feel long or unending.

One of the most powerful moments in the episode comes when Jamie shares a deeply personal story of crisis while writing her book, when her son became critically ill. Through that experience, she witnessed how faithful routines and a strong Christian community became tangible expressions of God’s care during acute overwhelm.

This conversation is filled with practical wisdom, including:

• How small, incremental changes can dramatically reduce stress
• Why narrating a better story about your life matters
• How five-to-ten-minute pockets of time can be redeemed
• Why community is essential during overwhelming seasons
• How the Gospel meets us in burnout and suffering

If you are a mom who feels stretched thin, burdened, or stuck in survival mode — whether you homeschool or not — this episode will encourage you to slow down, release unnecessary guilt, and trust God with what you were never meant to carry alone.

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