335: Feeling ‘Blah’? Let’s Talk About What’s Really Going On (& how to make it better)

If you’ve been dragging through your days, hitting snooze on your goals, or snapping at the people you love (hello, mom guilt), this episode is for YOU!. We’re diving into the sneaky signs of high-functioning depression—yes, it’s a thing—and why it’s been hitting so many of us hard. Spoiler alert: it’s not you; it’s everything. From world events to never-ending responsibilities, there’s a lot to unpack. But here’s the good news: you’re not doomed to stay in this funk. In this episode, we’re serving up simple strategies to help you kick that “blah” feeling to the curb. Think small, manageable changes that actually work—even for busy moms. If you’re ready to stop just surviving and start feeling good again, hit play. Let’s make 2025 your year! Resources We Shared: NPR: What is the No. 1 leading cause of stress for you? Hint: It's not family Stress in America 2023: A nation recovering from collective trauma Calm: High-functioning depression: what it is and how to manage it Our Mind, Body Unicorn Challenge is a fun and focused month-long habit challenge in January for people to kick off the new year in a supportive, healthy, and fun state. Register now! Visit No Guilt Mom Follow us on Instagram! Rate & Review the No Guilt Mom Podcast on Apple here. We’d love to hear your thoughts on the podcast! Listen on Spotify? You can rate us there too! Support the podcast by visiting our ah-maz-ing sponsors HERE! Interested in podcast sponsorship? Contact Adalysit Media. #parentingpodcast #parentingtips #selfcare #mentalload #kids #teenager #toddler #preschooler #baby #trauma, #highfunctioningdepression, #mentalhealth, #depression, #personalgrowth, #anxiety, #wellness, #mindfulness, #motivation, #unmotivated, #feelingblah Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices