Episode 73: It Wasn’t Just My Hair | Mom Burnout, Self-Care Struggles & Why Time for Yourself Feels So Hard

Why does something small feel so big sometimes? In this episode of Struggle and Strength: Moms Balancing It All with Nikki, Nikki shares a real-life story about a simple hair appointment that turned into something much deeper. From coordinating schedules, juggling kids’ activities, and finally taking time for herself… to walking away feeling disappointed and frustrated this episode reveals the emotional weight behind “self-care” for busy moms. If you’ve ever struggled to make time for yourself, felt guilty for spending money on yourself, or been disappointed when something meant for YOU didn’t go as planned… this episode will hit home. In this episode, we talk about: Mom burnout and lack of time for self-care Why self-care feels so hard for busy moms Feeling frustrated after putting yourself last Mom guilt around spending time and money Identity, confidence, and how we see ourselves Why small things feel big when you’re overwhelmed Because sometimes… it’s not about the hair. It’s about finally choosing yourself and how much that really means.