41 | The Real Self Care Moms of Teens Need to Feel Like Themselves Again episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 19, 2026 · 11 MIN

41 | The Real Self Care Moms of Teens Need to Feel Like Themselves Again

from Balanced Mom Life | time management, mom guilt, decision-making, life balance, self-care · host Sarah Colbert - Time & Clarity Coach | Midlife Mom of Teens

Moms of preteens and teens — have you noticed motherhood feels different lately? Your kids are growing, your schedule may feel lighter, but somehow your days still feel full, and your priorities aren’t as clear. In this episode of Balanced Mom Life, we talk about why this stage of motherhood can feel off, how your time management and decision making shift as your kids grow, and one simple 30-minute “What Do I Want?” block you can try this week to reconnect with yourself and practice self care. If you’re a busy mom feeling a little unsettled, experiencing mom guilt, or wondering how to find life balance, this episode will give you perspective, encouragement, and a small, practical step to feel steadier, more focused, and aligned with what truly matters. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why motherhood feels different as your kids become preteens and teens How your time management changes in this stage Why mom guilt often shows up when you try to take time for yourself A simple self care practice to reconnect with your priorities How to use decision making intentionally to create better life balance Resources & Links Join my email community for more tips on time management, self care, and life balance for moms: www.westmetromom/community Connect with other moms in my Facebook community: www.bit.ly/momtimenow Email me directly: [email protected]

Moms of preteens and teens — have you noticed motherhood feels different lately? Your kids are growing, your schedule may feel lighter, but somehow your days still feel full, and your priorities aren’t as clear. In this episode of Balanced Mom Life, we talk about why this stage of motherhood can feel off, how your time management and decision making shift as your kids grow, and one simple 30-minute “What Do I Want?” block you can try this week to reconnect with yourself and practice self care. If you’re a busy mom feeling a little unsettled, experiencing mom guilt, or wondering how to find life balance, this episode will give you perspective, encouragement, and a small, practical step to feel steadier, more focused, and aligned with what truly matters. What You’ll Learn in This Episode Why motherhood feels different as your kids become preteens and teens How your time management changes in this stage Why mom guilt often shows up when you try to take time for yourself A simple self care practice to reconnect with your priorities How to use decision making intentionally to create better life balance Resources & Links Join my email community for more tips on time management, self care, and life balance for moms: www.westmetromom/community Connect with other moms in my Facebook community: www.bit.ly/momtimenow Email me directly: [email protected]

NOW PLAYING

41 | The Real Self Care Moms of Teens Need to Feel Like Themselves Again

0:00 11:54

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

MG Show MG Show The MG Show, hosted by Jeffrey Pedersen and Shannon Townsend, is a leading alternative media platform dedicated to uncovering the truth behind today’s most pressing political issues. Launched in 2019, the show has grown exponentially, offering unfiltered insights, comprehensive research, and real-time analysis. With a commitment to independent journalism and factual integrity, the MG Show empowers its audience with knowledge and encourages active participation in the political discourse. Eat to Live Jenna Fuhrman, Dr. Fuhrman Our health is our most precious gift and smart nutrition can change your life. Each month, join Dr. Fuhrman and his daughter, Jenna Fuhrman as they discuss important topics in the world of nutrition. Eat to Live will change the way you eat and think about food. French Your Way Jessica: Native French teacher founder of French Your Way Boost your French listening skills and test your comprehension with this one of a kind series of podcasts. Get the chance to listen to a real conversation between native speakers talking at normal speed AND customise your learning experience through carefully designed sets of questions (2 levels of difficulty) available for download at www.frenchvoicespodcast.com. All interviews also come with the transcript. French teacher Jessica interviews native speakers of French from around the world who share a bit of their life and passion. Where else would you meet in one same place a French yoga teacher based in Melbourne, a soap manufacturer from Provence, or a couple cycling around the world? That Hoarder: Overcome Compulsive Hoarding That Hoarder Hoarding disorder is stigmatised and people who hoard feel vast amounts of shame. This podcast began life as an audio diary, an anonymous outlet for somebody with this weird condition. That Hoarder speaks about her experiences living with compulsive hoarding, she interviews therapists, academics, researchers, children of hoarders, professional organisers and influencers, and she shares insight and tips for others with the problem. Listened to by people who hoard as well as those who love them and those who work with them, Overcome Compulsive Hoarding with That Hoarder aims to shatter the stigma, share the truth and speak openly and honestly to improve lives.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Balanced Mom Life | time management, mom guilt, decision-making, life balance, self-care?

This episode is 11 minutes long.

When was this Balanced Mom Life | time management, mom guilt, decision-making, life balance, self-care episode published?

This episode was published on March 19, 2026.

What is this episode about?

Moms of preteens and teens — have you noticed motherhood feels different lately? Your kids are growing, your schedule may feel lighter, but somehow your days still feel full, and your priorities aren’t as clear. In this episode of Balanced Mom Life,...

Can I download this Balanced Mom Life | time management, mom guilt, decision-making, life balance, self-care episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!