Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs: For Burned Out, Career-Minded Moms

So many of us have been taught that when we're overwhelmed, the answer is to push harder, stay more organized or somehow squeeze even more into an already packed schedule. But what if the answer is about more than managing your time so you can “do it all”?

In this week's episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I'm joined by K. Margaret Solorio, author of Make Ease Your Vibe, who shares her own story of hitting burnout during the COVID pandemic while juggling work and motherhood. She opens up about the breaking point that forced her to rethink everything and the simple mindset, energy and environment shifts that helped her begin feeling like herself again.

When you're naturally drawn to conversations about energy or simply looking for practical ways to feel calmer and less overwhelmed, this episode offers a fresh perspective on burnout recovery and creating a home environment that supports your well-being instead of adding to your stress.

In this episode we talk about:

• Why pushing harder often makes burnout worse
• The difference between managing your time and protecting your energy
• Simple ways your home environment can affect your stress levels
• What it means to create more ease in everyday life
• Practical strategies to help you feel calmer, more present and more productive

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Motherhood rarely goes exactly the way we imagine. In this episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I sit down with Eden Koz as she shares what it was like to raise her daughter who has a rare neurological condition as she navigated years of uncertainty, balancing work and caregiving, surviving a life-threatening illness and eventually rebuilding her life after divorce.

Eden talks about what it's really like to raise a child with special needs, the isolation so many parents experience after a diagnosis and how simple mindfulness practices helped her stay grounded through some of life's biggest challenges.

In this episode we talk about:

• What it was like receiving her daughter's diagnosis and feeling completely alone
• The emotional reality of raising a child with special needs
• The grief of letting go of the expectations you had for your child's future
• How mindfulness helped her navigate parenting, health challenges and divorce
• How mindfulness can improve emotional regulation during stressful parenting moments
• Simple ways to become more present with your children

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Website: https://edenjustbe.com

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In today's episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I sit down with burnout coach and former UX executive Nicole Johnson for a conversation about what happens when your life has you managing a crisis but the world still expects you to show up and perform like everything is fine. After spending 27 years leading UX teams at companies like Amazon, Target and Best Buy, Nicole shares what it was like to raise her medically complex son as a single mom.

Together we talk about why burnout isn't always about poor boundaries or taking on too much, how modern work culture often overlooks the realities many working moms face and why redefining success can be one of the most freeing parts of burnout recovery.

In this episode we talk about:

• Nicole's journey balancing executive leadership with single motherhood to a medically complex son
• What burnout looked and felt like during years of navigating medical crisis
• Why “just work harder” isn't the answer for so many burned out working moms
• The importance of redefining success during difficult seasons
• Practical ways to protect your well-being when life doesn't slow down

Find Nicole at:

https://holdingitallanddroppinghalf.substack.com/

https://www.dropmoreholdless.com/

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This week marks a major milestones: one full year of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs!

When I started this podcast, my goal was to help burned out, career-minded moms feel less alone and provide practical support for the challenges that come with juggling work, motherhood, relationships and everything in between. Over the last year I've had conversations with experts, interviewed incredible moms, shared my own experiences and connected with so many listeners who are struggling with stress, overwhelm, guilt, resentment, exhaustion and burnout.

As I reflected on the past year, I realized there are a few lessons that keep coming up again and again....lessons I wish every burned out working mom knew. In this special anniversary episode, I'm sharing the four biggest takeaways I've learned from a year of conversations about burnout and working motherhood.

In this episode I talk about:

• Why burnout isn't a personal failure
• The reason doing more won't help you recover from burnout
• Why you can love your family and still need something for yourself
• How burnout can cause you to lose touch with your identity
• The small shifts that can create meaningful change in your life

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In today's episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I sit down with wellness professional and fellow mom, Lisa Beth Lent, to talk about the burnout that so many moms experience but don't recognize until their bodies force them to pay attention. As a single mom, business owner and caregiver, Lisa Beth spent years pushing through exhaustion and ignoring her own needs to put everyone else first. Eventually her body had enough and she was forced to slow down and learn to honor her limits.

Together we talk about the hidden costs of chronic stress, the connection between burnout and physical health, the unique challenges women face during perimenopause and why making yourself a priority is necessary.

In this episode we talk about:

• Lisa's experience navigating burnout as a single/divorced mom and business owner
• The impact chronic stress can have on your physical health
• The realities of perimenopause and how it can intensify burnout symptoms
• The “hidden wisdom” in perimenopause
• Learning to respect your limits instead of pushing through themselves
• Practical ways to start putting yourself back on your own priority list

Find Lisa Beth at:

Website: www.inneralignmenteducation.com

YouTube (@inneralignmenteducation)

Facebook and Instagram @lisabethlent

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If you've ever looked around your house and felt completely overwhelmed by the piles, clutter and never-ending to-do-list, this episode is for you. Many burned out working moms assume their messy house is the problem. But what if the clutter is actually a symptom of something deeper?

In today's episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I sit down with professional organizer and business owner, Tina O'Keeffe, to talk about the relationship between a messy house, chronic overwhelm and mom burnout. Tina shares her own journey from a career in communications to building a successful organizing business while raising three daughters. Together we explore why so many moms struggle to stay on top of their homes, how the mental load of motherhood contributes to household chaos and practical organization strategies that can help create more calm in everyday life.

Together we talk about:

• The connection between clutter, chronic overwhelm and burnout
• Why organization is about more than having a tidy home
• Common mistakes overwhelmed moms make when trying to get organized
• How clutter can be a signal that something deeper is going on
• The role decision fatigue plays in disorganization
• Practical organization tips that work for busy working moms

Whether you're feeling buried by laundry, frustrated by constant clutter or simply exhausted from trying to do it all, this conversation is a reminder that you're not failing. You're carrying more than any one person was meant to carry.

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Website: www.stowandbehold.com

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What happens when you've done everything “right” and life still doesn't turn out the way you expected? You've worked hard, followed the plan, checked all the boxes but things didn't turn out the way you imagined.

In today's episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I sit down with attorney and business owner, Asha Paulose, to talk about the emotional toll of burnout, infertility, unmet expectations and the difficult process of letting go of and reimagining the life you thought you'd have.

Asha shares her deeply personal journey of navigating fertility challenges while juggling the demands of working and parenting. She opens up about the emotional struggle that is often tied to infertility, as well as the pressure many women feel to keep pushing forward even when they're struggling.

Together we discuss what it means to redefine success, make peace with life's unexpected turns, and create a life that aligns with your values rather than someone else's expectations.

Together we talk about:

• The emotional and mental impact of infertility
• How burnout can show up when you're carrying invisible grief
• The pressure working moms face when balancing career, family and personal struggles
• Why doing everything “right” doesn't always lead to the outcome you expected
• Learning to let go of expectations and redefine success on your own terms

This conversation is an honest reminder that moving forward doesn't mean forgetting what you've lost but opening up to a future of what you could have. And that sometimes the life you didn't expect can be just as, if not more, fulfilling than the one you originally imagined.

Find Asha at:

www.ashapaulose.com

Instagram: @pauloselaw

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Burned out moms are constantly told to take care of themselves....but what happens when you barely have time to shower, let alone do a 60 minute yoga class?

In today's episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I sit down with yoga teacher and advocate, Jolanthe de Koning, to talk about what realistic self-care actually looks like during motherhood and how small intentional practices can make a huge difference in your mental and physical well-being.

Jolanthe shares her personal experience with identity loss, postpartum depression, and anxiety and the overwhelming transition into motherhood after having a contact-napping baby who left little time for herself. She opens up about how reconnecting with yoga, even for just 20-30 minutes a day, became a turning point in helping her feel like herself again.

Together we discuss:

• Why so many moms are stuck in constant fight-or-flight mode
• What nervous system regulation actually means
• How yoga can support anxiety, stress, burnout and emotional overwhelm
• The problem with unrealistic self-care expectations for moms
• Why gentle movement can sometimes be more healing than intense workouts
• Common yoga myths that keep overwhelmed moms from feeling intimidated
• Simple, realistic ways moms can support their mental health in just a few minutes a day

If you've been feeling emotionally exhausted, overstimulated or disconnected from yourself, this episode will remind you hat healing doesn't have to be perfect, complicated or time-consuming. Small practices really can make a big difference.

Find Jolanthe at:

Website: www.amidthemess.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jolanthe_de_koning/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jolanthe-de-koning-phd-2a53733a/

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In today's episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I sit down with Sarah Michelle Boes to talk about the emotional toll of navigating motherhood and entrepreneurship alongside anxiety, OCD and parenting a chronically ill child.

After her daughter, Meadow, was born with severe heart defects requiring extensive medical care, Sarah found herself carrying an invisible weight of caring for her daughter while struggling with her own severe mental health struggles that emerged beneath the surface.

In this episode we explore:

• What anxiety and OCD can actually look like in motherhood
• The emotional impact of parenting through medical trauma
• The misconceptions that exist about anxiety and OCD in motherhood, especially among successful, capable women
• The pressure of showing up professional for a business and emotionally at home
• Practical and compassionate ways moms can begin supporting their mental health

This conversation is deeply honest, emotional and validating, and is a must-listen for any mom who struggles with the effects on their own mental health while fighting to care for a chronically ill child.

About Sarah:

Sarah Michelle Boes is the founder of Sarah Michelle NP Reviews and a passionate advocate for mental health, pediatric cardiac research, and female entrepreneurship. After her daughter Meadow was born with severe congenital heart defects, Sarah’s personal and professional life became deeply intertwined with caregiving, advocacy, and navigating her own experiences with anxiety and OCD. Today, she uses her platform to support women facing high-pressure seasons of life while continuing her philanthropic work in congenital heart disease awareness and pediatric healthcare.

Find Sarah at:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-deal-nurse-practitioner-club/id1552285929

https://sarahmichelleboes.com/

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What happens when you have drive to build your career and a body that won't let you push anymore?

In today's episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I sit down with Angela Tipton, entrepreneur, mom of two and founder of FIRE Your Career, to talk about why it really looks like to navigate ambition, chronic illness, motherhood and money.

At 19 years old, Angela was diagnosed with Crohn's disease. Instead of letting it define her, she built a successful career in the biotech and life sciences industries, paid off $85,000 in student debt in just 18 months, and eventually launched her own business focused on helping others pursue financial freedom.

This episode isn't about hustle culture. It's about what happens when your body forces you to slow down. It's about redefining success, rebuilding margin, and living life on your own terms during a time of life when so many moms feel stretched too thin.

In this episode we talk about:

• Receiving a chronic illness diagnosis at 19 and how it reshaped Angela's view of her future
• The pressure to push through even when your body is telling you not to
• How chronic illness changes your relationship with productivity and rest
• Redefining success in motherhood and career
• Letting go of the need to prove yourself
• What living on your own terms actually looks like in motherhood

About Angela:

At 19 years of age, Angela Tipton was diagnosed with Crohn's disease, yet she refused to let her chronic illness define her. Ambitious and career-driven, Angela built a successful career over the next decade with various Fortune 500 companies in the biotech and life sciences industries. While building her career, she maximized her income, made significant financial investments, and paid off $85K of student debt in 18 months. While optimizing her savings, she learned to live below her means so that she could live life on her terms. Angela started her first business in 2017, and today focuses her efforts on helping people achieve financial freedom through their careers at FIREYourCareer.com. She's passionate about building a career to fuel a FIRE lifestyle because she believes that everyone deserves to live life on their terms. In her free time, she enjoys yoga, running, and traveling. Angela lives in Salem, Oregon with her husband and two little boys.

Find Angela at:

http://instagram.com/fireyourcareer

http://linkedin.com/in/angelalmtipton

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www.FireYourCareer.com

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