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EPISODE · Jun 30, 2026 · 15 MIN

23- Overwhelmed Mom? The Lie That Keeps You Running on Fumes

from Faithful Mama Rising I Overwhelm, Mindset, Marriage, Faith, Identity · host Mitch Blackford, Certified Life Coach, Mom-Life Mentor

Send us Fan MailIf you're an overwhelmed mom struggling with burnout, feeling disconnected in your marriage, and wondering why you don't even feel like yourself anymore, this episode is for you.Does this sound like you?You finally get everything done, sit down for two seconds... and immediately feel guilty for resting.You feel like it's all up to you to keep the house, kids, and marriage running.Asking for help feels like admitting you're failing.You secretly wonder why everyone else seems to handle motherhood better than you.You're running on fumes, but you don't know how to slow down without feeling lazy.In this episode:I share the unexpected moment that exposed one of the biggest lies I'd been believing for years.It happened on an ordinary afternoon when my teenage stepson was outside mowing the lawn. Instead of enjoying the fact that I had finished everything on my list, I started creating busy work because I couldn't bring myself to sit down while someone else was working.That simple moment made me realize something much bigger.I wasn't exhausted because of my schedule.I was exhausted because of the beliefs I had quietly accepted as truth.In this episode, we'll unpack some of the sneaky lies that keep overwhelmed moms stuck in survival mode, strain our marriages, fuel mom burnout, and make us feel like we have to carry everything ourselves.We'll also talk about what Scripture actually says about faithfulness, why the Proverbs 31 woman used to intimidate me, and how changing the way I looked at her completely changed the way I looked at myself.You'll learn:• Why hidden beliefs often create more overwhelm than your actual to-do list.• Four common lies that keep moms running on fumes.• How generational patterns shape the way we think without us realizing it.• A simple exercise to identify the beliefs that may be driving your stress.• What the Proverbs 31 woman is really teaching us—and why it has nothing to do with trying to do everything perfectly.• How a mindset rooted in wisdom and faith can strengthen your motherhood, your marriage, and your relationship with God.Remember, just because you've been carrying something for a long time doesn't necessarily mean God ever asked you to carry it.Get on the insider list with Mitch and get updates on the newest episodes, extra tips and little love notes to you inbox!  → www.faithfulmamarising.com/insidersReady to get clarity and love who you are in the life you're living, again?  → www.faithfulmamarising.com/coachingBecome part of a community of like-minded Mamas who know there's more to life than just living on fumes!  → Mindset for Moms and Marriage

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