In this episode, we kick off a new chapter of 'Overwhelmed and Over It' with a renewed focus on supporting overwhelmed parents and families.

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Tune in to find out why the podcast took a brief hiatus, the personal transformations our host, Gabs Hayes, experienced, and what exciting new changes are coming your way.

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You'll hear about the shift to a nonprofit model aimed at building a community of support and connection, learn about the upcoming Core Memory Days designed to create effortless family fun, and discover new ways to navigate the complexities of parenting.

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Whether you're an entrepreneur, working in corporate, or simply trying to find balance in your family life, this episode offers invaluable insights and practical advice to help you build a wealthier, more connected life filled with joy and meaningful experiences.00:00 Welcome Back!00:28 Reflecting on the Break02:20 The Unplanned Pause04:18 Returning to Corporate Life09:14 A New Mission10:26 Building a Community12:38 Core Memory Days14:03 Conclusion and Gratitude

Feeling overwhelmed as a mom?

In this episode, Gabs Hayes, a mom of three and business mentor, talks with Lisa Avila, a strategic mentor dedicated to helping ambitious moms.

>> Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn <<

They cover practical advice for handling grief, achieving work-life balance, empowering children to be independent, and the importance of community support. Lisa shares actionable steps and personal experiences on overcoming adversity to create a successful, balanced life.

Tune in for heartfelt insights and real strategies to navigate the complexities of motherhood and entrepreneurship.

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00:00 Introduction and Coping with Grief

00:25 Meet Gabs Hayes and Lisa Avila

00:59 Parenting Philosophies and Challenges

07:12 Empowering Moms in Business

10:45 Personal Growth and Overcoming Adversity

12:09 Building Community and Support Systems

24:16 Conclusion and How to Connect

Join Gabs Hayes, a mom of three and business mentor, for an honest conversation with bestselling author Alessia Citro.

They dive deep into the realities of parenting while building a business, the importance of habits, and the necessity of pivoting.

Alessia shares her struggles with maintaining habits and finding stability, offering insights on how to return to the basics and prioritize self-care.

This episode is a must-listen for parents and entrepreneurs looking for real talk and practical advice on balancing multiple roles while striving for personal and professional growth.

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Learn more about Alessia

Alessia Citro is a habits expert, transformation coach, and bestselling author who helps women turn everyday habits into unshakable confidence as the foundation to authentic thought leadership.

Drawing from her own transformative journey—from excelling in tech sales at globally recognized companies like Google and Salesforce to building a 7-figure wine business and embracing sobriety—Alessia empowers visionary women to amplify their voices and step into authority through authorship and podcasting.

She is the creator of the Higher Self Habits Method™, a proven framework blending science, strategy, and spirituality to help women break through limitations and design lives of purpose and impact. Alessia is also the author of Higher Self Habits: The Scientific, Strategic, and Spiritual Framework to Get Out of Your Own Way—For Good, and host of the top-ranking podcast INHABIT with Alessia Citro.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:48 Meet Alicia: The Professional Pivot

01:23 The Importance of Habits

03:40 Back to Basics: Rediscovering Passion

06:28 Physical Health as a Foundation

10:23 Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

14:52 Honesty and Transparency in Business

19:33 Supporting Each Other in the Journey

In this episode, host Gabs welcomes special guest Amy Gordon, a licensed clinical social worker with over a decade of experience in various therapy roles.

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Amy shares her journey from therapist to entrepreneur, sparked by the challenges of balancing motherhood and career.

Now developing a signature coaching program for moms of young children, Amy aims to help them reclaim their identity beyond being just a parent.

Tune in to hear about intentionality in business and parenting, the value of community support, and Amy's ongoing mission to empower other moms through her transformative work.

Meet Amy!

>> Connect with Amy on Instagram <<

Amy Gordon is a licensed clinical social worker, coach, and founder of Waves of Becoming, a coaching space for introverted, highly sensitive moms who are done feeling lonely and ready to find their people. With over a decade of experience in mental health and community work, Amy blends her deep understanding of human connection with her own journey through motherhood, grief, and entrepreneurship. Through Waves of Becoming, she helps women build confidence, meaningful relationships, and a life that feels rooted and aligned. Her work is all about riding the waves of change with intention—and creating community along the way.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:42 Amy's Professional Journey00:58 Motherhood and Career Transition01:29 Entrepreneurial Leap02:02 Building a Coaching Program04:06 Intentional Living and Parenting09:33 Balancing Work and Family14:59 Community and Collaboration18:45 Support and Connection

In this episode, Gabs Hayes, a mom of three and a business mentor, sits down with Shulamit Ber Levtov, also known as the Entrepreneur's Therapist.

They discuss the inherent mental health challenges that come with entrepreneurship, especially for parents juggling business responsibilities with personal life. Shula shares her journey of experiencing burnout and her transition to supporting women business owners.

They emphasize the importance of social support both within and outside the business, the necessity of building a supportive team, and the value of community for entrepreneurial well-being. Join the conversation and discover strategies to maintain mental health while navigating the high demands of entrepreneurship.

Meet Shula:

Shulamit Ber Levtov, known as The Entrepreneurs' Therapist, is a culture change catalyst focusing on mental health and entrepreneurship. She speaks, teaches and consults nationally and internationally and supports women business owners 1:1 as they address the emotional challenges of running a business. Shulamit's unique approach combines her 30+ years of entrepreneurship and 24+ years as a mental health professional. She is a masters-level, licensed somatic trauma therapist and a trauma survivor herself. She also has certifications in the Trauma of Money and Financial Social Work.

- Connect with Shula on LinkedIn

- Learn more about Shula's practice

- blog about getting business as a team sport: https://www.shula.ca/how-to-get-support-as-a-female-entrepreneur-feeling-overwhelmed/

- blog about how to vet a prospective therapist: https://www.shula.ca/how-to-pick-a-therapist-7-steps-to-choose-the-right-one-for-you/00:00 Introduction to Mental Health in Entrepreneurship00:27 Meet Gabs Hayes and Today's Guest01:09 Shula's Journey to Becoming an Entrepreneur's Therapist04:39 The Importance of Support Systems06:50 Building Your Support Team11:09 The Role of Social Life in Mental Health14:50 Finding the Right Professional Support22:02 Final Thoughts and Resources

Are you a parent who feels constantly reactive - snapping at your kids, overreacting to work setbacks, and feeling like you're always on edge? In this raw and honest episode, therapist and mom Naomi shares her journey from corporate burnout to building a thriving private practice - twice.

What You'll Learn:

• The real reason you're so reactive (hint: it's not just about that one thing that set you off)
• How to recognize emotional triggers in your body before they explode
• Why taking breaks isn't selfish - it's essential for sustainable success
• The "pause technique" that helps you respond instead of react
• How to rebuild your business (and life) with better boundaries the second time around

Perfect for parents who:

• Feel overwhelmed juggling family and career goals
• Find themselves snapping or overreacting more than they'd like
• Know they need a break but can't give themselves permission
• Want to build something meaningful without sacrificing their wellbeing
• Are ready to break the cycle of burnout and reactivity

Naomi's story proves that sometimes our biggest challenges become our greatest teachers. After filling her practice in 8 months, a surprise cancer diagnosis forced her to completely recalibrate her approach to business and life. Her second rebuild took only 6 months - with half the stress and twice the wisdom.

Key takeaway: Your mood is multifactorial. When you're having an intense reaction to something work-related, it's usually about more than just that one thing. Learn to listen to your body's signals before you reach the breaking point.

Resources mentioned:

• Connect with Naomi's Practice: Bright Balance Therapy
• Connect with Naomi on LinkedIn
• Join the Overwhelmed & Over It Village

Are you a parent drowning in anxious thoughts while trying to build something meaningful? In this episode, life coach Megan shares her incredible journey from 30 years of debilitating anxiety and panic attacks to complete freedom - and the exact moment everything changed.

What You'll Learn:

• The one realization that instantly stopped decades of panic attacks
• Why learning MORE about anxiety keeps you stuck (and what to do instead)
• The "sweaty pickle" exercise that helps you identify and manage anxious feelings
• How to teach your kids to handle their emotions using the same techniques
• Why your anxiety might actually be grief or love in disguise

Perfect for parents who:

• Feel overwhelmed juggling family and personal goals
• Experience health anxiety or constant "what if" thinking
• Want to break the cycle before passing anxiety to their children
• Are tired of googling symptoms and need a new approach
• Feel like they're drowning in their own thoughts

Megan went from taking anxiety medication for over 20 years to helping other parents create an "exit ramp" from the mental traffic circle. Her approach isn't about managing anxiety - it's about understanding you have the power to choose your thoughts and reclaim your life.

Resources mentioned: Free 45-minute anxiety audit to identify your starting point and create a personalized action plan directly with Megan!

Connect with Megan on LinkedIn

If this episode hit home, come find us in The Village: the private space where parent entrepreneurs get seen, supported, and surrounded by people who get it.

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Does your kid spill water and you completely lose it?

Do you love your children deeply but secretly wonder if you were cut out for this?

This episode dives deep into:

• Why parenting feels harder than ever before (hint: the village really is gone)
• How to recognize when you're parenting from a reactive place vs. a safe place
• The permission you need to say "I don't love every moment of motherhood"
• Why gathering more parenting information isn't the answer - support is
• How to model emotional regulation for your kids when you're still learning yourself

Jenn Abbatiello as she shares her vulnerable journey from corporate success to parenting rock-bottom, revealing how the pandemic forced her to choose between her career and showing up as the parent she wanted to be.

Her insights on moving from reactivity to resilience will shift how you see your parenting struggles.

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Join me in Jenn's Cycle Breaker Program! I will be there learning all the ways to be less reactive as a mom.

• Connect with Jenn on LinkedIn

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If you've ever felt like you're failing at the most important job in the world, this conversation will remind you that struggling doesn't mean you're doing it wrong - it means you're human.

Find your village, get the support you deserve, and discover that it's possible to be a good parent even when parenting doesn't come naturally.

→ Join The Overwhelmed & Over It Village

Perfect for: Overwhelmed parents, working moms, anyone who feels reactive with their kids, parents seeking authentic community and support

Keywords: parenting overwhelm, mom guilt, reactive parenting, parenting support, modern motherhood, parental burnout, emotional regulation, working parent struggles, parenting community, mom anxiety

If you’re a parent entrepreneur holding your business and family together with duct tape and late-night caffeine—this episode is your permission slip to let it fall apart.

In this raw Monday Momentum message, business mentor and mom of three, Gabs Hayes, shares the truth most coaches won’t say: sometimes growth looks like unraveling.

You don’t have to “push through.” You don’t need another productivity hack. You need a safe space to be human while building something real.

This is for the ones building big things in tiny pockets of time—who secretly wonder, “Am I doing this wrong?” (Spoiler: you’re not. You’re becoming.)

Tune in if you’re craving:

• Honest business mentorship that doesn’t ignore real life

• Community with other parents navigating the juggle

• Emotional resilience and clarity on your next chapter

• A reminder that your business gets to bend with your life

👣 Ready to stop performing and start becoming? This episode is the deep exhale you didn’t know you needed.

🔗 Join the Village: gabshayes.com/village

What happens when a successful marketing director decides she's done fitting her kids around her work schedule?

In this raw and honest conversation, Katy Lucey shares her journey from agency burnout to building her own marketing consultancy as a parent entrepreneur, and why slowing down became her secret weapon.

As a business coach who works with parent entrepreneurs daily, host Gabs Hayes dives deep into the real challenges of building a business while prioritizing family. This isn't your typical "hustle harder" entrepreneurship story.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why Katy calls herself a "marketing therapist" and how this approach transforms client relationships
• The mindset shift that changed everything: "I want work to fit around my kids, not my kids to fit around my work"
• How to build a sustainable business model that supports your parenting goals (not compete with them)
• The importance of "rewriting your mom story" while building your entrepreneur story
• Practical strategies for parent entrepreneurs who want impact over endless growth
• Why community building—both online and in-person—matters more than you think
• How to overcome imposter syndrome when transitioning from employee to business owner

Katy's transparent discussion about mental health, work-life integration, and the courage to prioritize differently will resonate with any parent entrepreneur feeling torn between business growth and family presence.

Whether you're a business coach, consultant, or service provider trying to build something meaningful while raising kids, this conversation offers both permission and practical wisdom for creating a business that truly serves your life.

Connect with Katy Lucey:Website: metric-impact.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katylucey/

As Managing Director of Metric Impact, I mentor small businesses and marketing teams through the world of modern marketing. I offer practical support through coaching and hands-on workshops. My focus is on helping teams prioritize what matters, build simple systems, and lead their marketing with confidence — no fluff, just real impact.

Resources mentioned:

• The Productivity Quickie: gabshayes.com/prodquickie

This episode is perfect for parent entrepreneurs, business coaches, marketing professionals, and anyone building a service-based business while prioritizing family.

Discussion Topics: business coach, parent entrepreneur, work-life balance, marketing consultant, entrepreneurship, working mom, business strategy, family-first business, sustainable business growth, marketing therapist