The Motherkind Podcast

The Hidden Signs of Maternal Burnout (and what to do next)


Listen Later

If you’ve been spinning in survival mode, holding it all together while slowly running on empty, this episode will help you find your way back to yourself.

When I called over 100 Motherkind listeners recently, burnout came up again and again. It’s become such a common part of motherhood, but it doesn’t have to be this way.

So in this episode, I’ve brought together three incredible voices to help us understand burnout, spot the signs early, and start to heal from it.

First, Dr Claire Ashley, known as The Burnout Doctor, shares her own story of burnout, the signs she missed, the science behind what’s really happening in our bodies, and the steps she took to recover.

Then, Rhiannon Lambert, one of the UK’s leading nutritionists, opens up about her own experience and what true nourishment looks like when you’re completely depleted.

And finally, I share the tool that changed everything for me, how to complete the stress cycle, so your body and mind can finally rest, reset, and recover.

This conversation is for every mother who’s ever felt like she’s running on empty. Burnout isn’t who you are; it’s a sign that something needs to shift. And you deserve to feel better.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • The early signs of burnout and how to catch them before you crash
  • What’s really going on in your body when you’re burned out
  • How food, rest and self-compassion support recovery
  • The simple tool to complete the stress cycle
  • How to take small, doable steps towards balance again
  • Chapters:

    (00:00:00) Intro - Why Burnout Matters

    (00:05:01) Expert 1 - Dr Claire Ashley

    (00:06:17) The Six Triggers of Burnout

    (00:08:46) Expert 2 - Rhiannon Lambert

    (00:10:44) Listening to Your Body

    (00:12:28) Rebuilding Your Energy

    (00:15:38) Expert 3 - Zoe Blaskey

    (00:16:10) Complete the stress cycle

    Remember to subscribe to Motherkind — it helps more mothers find the show and keeps our community growing.

    If you liked this compilation, you can listen to the full episodes: 

    1. The Burnout Doctor: It takes 1-3 years to recover from burnout - here's how to avoid it
    2. Recovering from burnout, prioritising yourself and managing the motherhood juggle - how nutrition can help you with Rhiannon Lambert
    3. Five vital warning signs that you are heading to end-of-year burnout - and what you can do about it
    4. Ready to feel like yourself again? Download your FREE Mental Load Cheat Sheet

      Connect with Zoe:

      • Follow Zoe on Instagram 
      • Get Zoe’s Sunday Times bestselling book, 'Motherkind: A New Way to Thrive in a World of Endless Expectations’
      • This Motherkind episode is sponsored by:

        • Headline sponsor Wild Nutrition, the brand raising the bar for women’s supplements. Want to feel the Food-Grown difference yourself? Get 50% off for three months at wildnutrition.com/motherkind. Ts and Cs apply.
        • For a £100 sponsored job credit, visit Indeed.com/ Motherkind
        • Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

          ...more
          View all episodesView all episodes
          Download on the App Store

          The Motherkind PodcastBy Zoe Blaskey

          • 4.8
          • 4.8
          • 4.8
          • 4.8
          • 4.8

          4.8

          104 ratings


          More shows like The Motherkind Podcast

          View all
          The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show by Liz Earle

          The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show

          249 Listeners

          Happy Mum Happy Baby by Giovanna Fletcher

          Happy Mum Happy Baby

          386 Listeners

          Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee by Dr Rangan Chatterjee: GP & Author

          Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee

          3,863 Listeners

          Happy Place by Fearne Cotton

          Happy Place

          1,080 Listeners

          Made by Mammas: The Podcast by Audio Always

          Made by Mammas: The Podcast

          72 Listeners

          The Wellness Scoop by The Wellness Scoop

          The Wellness Scoop

          1,323 Listeners

          How To Fail With Elizabeth Day by Elizabeth Day and Sony Music Entertainment

          How To Fail With Elizabeth Day

          1,261 Listeners

          Postcards From Midlife by Lorraine Candy & Trish Halpin

          Postcards From Midlife

          140 Listeners

          Mum's The Word! With Georgia Jones & Kelsey Parker by Create

          Mum's The Word! With Georgia Jones & Kelsey Parker

          17 Listeners

          Dial Emma by Emma Reed Turrell

          Dial Emma

          95 Listeners

          Therapy Works by Julia Samuel

          Therapy Works

          68 Listeners

          Stompcast by Dr Alex George

          Stompcast

          40 Listeners

          The Life of Bryony by Daily Mail

          The Life of Bryony

          33 Listeners

          Begin Again with Davina McCall by Begin Again

          Begin Again with Davina McCall

          491 Listeners

          Lessons From Our Mothers by Cressida and Isabella

          Lessons From Our Mothers

          35 Listeners