Finding Balance: How Moms Can Juggle Work and Family
“Balance” as a working mom can feel like a joke sometimes. One minute, you're in a Zoom meeting trying to sound like a professional adult, and the next, you're bribing your kid with snacks so they don’t interrupt (again). And let’s not even talk about the laundry pile that’s basically another member of the family at this point.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re being stretched so thin that you might snap, you are not the only one. The truth is, balance isn’t something that magically happens—it’s something we have to create. Otherwise, we wake up one day realizing we’re running on empty, snapping at the people we love most, and wondering when we last drank water that wasn’t just the backwash from our kid’s sippy cup.
It Ends With You: Breaking Generational Cycles
Generational cycles are patterns of behavior, beliefs, and emotional responses that get passed down—sometimes without us even realizing it. These can be big things, like how discipline is handled, or smaller things, like how your family responds to situations or emotions.
These patterns don’t just magically disappear when we become moms. Our brains default to what we know—especially in stressful moments. But the good news? You can change them.
EMDR Therapy for Moms: Breaking Free from Overwhelm and Anxiety
If you’ve ever found yourself lying awake at night, replaying every little thing you did that day, wondering if you messed up somehow, or battling intrusive thoughts that make you question your worth as a mom—you’re not alone. I promise.
And if you’re feeling stuck in cycles of stress, self-doubt, or past trauma that just won’t let go, I want you to know something: there is hope.
EMDR therapy might just be the missing piece you’ve been searching for.
Navigating Intrusive Thoughts as a Mom: You Are Not the Only One
If your brain is working overtime with all the worrying, you're not alone. We juggle so many things as moms: taking care of our families, working (in the home, outside the home, homeschooling, etc.), managing the house, squeezing in a moment for self-care (maybe), and wondering if we’ll ever get to the bottom of our to-do list. No wonder our brains sometimes decide to start running “what if” scenarios!
Intrusive thoughts thrive when we’re stressed or feeling overwhelmed. They latch onto our anxieties, telling us that we’re not doing enough or that we’re messing things up.
Surviving Motherhood: Real Talk from a Millennial Therapist
Navigating the ups and downs of motherhood in today’s fast-paced world can feel like a never-ending rollercoaster. If you’ve ever thought, “How am I supposed to do all this?”—you’re not alone.
As a millennial therapist and fellow human trying to keep it together, I want you to know: it's okay to feel overwhelmed. Motherhood is a wild ride, and there’s no one right way to do it. But with the right support and a few practical tips, you can find your balance and maybe even sneak in some precious ‘me time.’ Let’s talk about how.
Breaking the Cycle of Mom Guilt: Embracing Imperfection in Parenting
As a therapist for moms based in Ohio who specializes in EMDR therapy (I know, therapy can sound scary, but stick with me — it’s actually pretty transformative), I see this cycle of guilt all the time. The struggle to be the “perfect” mom can be overwhelming. But I’ve got some news for you: perfection doesn’t exist, and that’s actually a really good thing.
Today, I want to talk to you about how to break free from the cycle of mom guilt and embrace imperfection in your parenting. Trust me, you don’t have to do it all, and you don’t have to be perfect to be a great mom. So grab a cup of coffee (or wine, no judgment), and let’s dive into this!
When It All Feels Like Too Freakin’ Much: A Love Letter to Overwhelmed Moms
As a licensed therapist for moms, I’ve sat across from women who are juggling more than should be humanly possible. I’ve heard the guilt, the tears, and the exhaustion. I’ve also seen the incredible strength and love that keeps them moving forward, even when they feel like they’re running on fumes.
Let’s take a deep breath together and talk about what’s really going on and how you can find your way through the overwhelm.