Episode 085: The Weight of Being Everyone's Mother (Even When Nobody Asked You)

You did not sign up to function as everyone's mother. And yet somehow, you are the person people call when things fall apart - at work, at church, in your family, in your neighborhood. If the nurturing never stops, this episode is for you.In this episode, we explore what happens when the caregiving instinct becomes an identity trap - and why research shows the same act of service lands completely differently in your body depending on whether you chose it or felt obligated to do it. What you will walk away with:A clearer understanding of why you cannot seem to stop caring for everyone, even when it is costing youThe surprising neuroscience behind chosen vs. obligated caregiving and what it does to your wellbeingA powerful Scripture reframe that takes the weight of being everyone's comfort off your shouldersSCRIPTURE HIGHLIGHT: Isaiah 66:13 (NIV)Research note: Self-Determination Theory (Deci & Ryan); Barry, Longstreth et al. 2021 on caregiver autonomy and burden; Zygouri et al. 2021 systematic review on gendered caregiving identity.Ready for your next step?FREE 5-Minute Daily Reset (instant download):YourNextBestStep.com Weekly encouragement + practical tips:YouTube @CoachJanetJ Instagram: @janetjjaecksIf this episode resonated with you, please follow/subscribe and share with a friend who needs their next step.  One small step. One day at a time.