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EPISODE · Apr 7, 2026 · 12 MIN

96. The Running List That Never Turns Off | A Week in My Life, Emotionally (Part 2)

from Experience Motherhood · host Liz Emmerich, MA, LPCC, RPT

You know that feeling when your brain has approximately 100 tabs open — and at least 17 of them are frozen, 12 are playing music you can't find, and one is reminding you that the field trip form still isn't signed?Yeah. That's motherhood lately.In part two of the A Week in My Life, Emotionally mini series, I'm getting into the running list — the one that never actually turns off. The one that follows you from the bathroom sink to the dinner table to the moment you're about to fall asleep and your brain suddenly goes, hey, did you change the laundry?If you've ever carried something nobody else can see, this episode is going to make you feel a lot less alone — and maybe even laugh a little.In This Episode:The "100 tabs open" feeling and why it resonates so deeply with momsThe laundry you remembered three times and still didn't doWhy forgetting the snacks isn't proof you're failing — it's proof you're carrying too muchThe midnight spiral that goes from groceries to mom guilt in secondsBeing interrupted 47 times while trying to do one single thingWhy the running list is actually evidence of how much you love your peopleA reframe that might make you a little more gentle with yourself📲 What's your most ridiculous running list moment this week? DM me on Instagram 📧 On my email list? Hit reply — I genuinely want to hear it  Busy Mom Guide: https://experiencemotherhood.myflodesk.com/busy-mom-guideI'd love to hear your thoughts! Send me a message :)Experience Motherhood more!Follow over on Instagram: @experiencemotherhoodSTAY CONNECTED THROUGH EMAILSign up for the Experience Motherhood Newsletter: https://experiencemotherhood.myflodesk.com/kac05b818mGet access to other free guidesWebsite: https://www.experiencemotherhood.com-->Take one minute to subscribe, rate and review the podcast! Your support is incredibly meaningful!Support the ShowA small donation of $5, $10 or more is an amazing way to keep this podcast going and support me! Thank you so much for listening!Until next time. . . Go Experience Motherhood!Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational purposes only. In no way is this therapy or clinical advice.

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You know that feeling when your brain has approximately 100 tabs open — and at least 17 of them are frozen, 12 are playing music you can't find, and one is reminding you that the field trip form still isn't signed? Yeah. That's motherhood lately. In part two of the A Week in My Life, Emotionally mini series, I'm getting into the running list — the one that never actually turns off. The one that follows you from the bathroom sink to the dinner table to the moment you're about to fall asleep an...

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