Holding it all Together (Mostly!) with Mom Therapist Brittany Gallagher Ep 24

Send us Fan MailMomsWork Podcast Show NotesEpisode Title: Holding it All Together (Mostly!) with Mom Therapist Brittany GallagherEpisode Summary: This episode is a special one — created as a reminder (and a bit of a gift) for moms everywhere. In the days following Mother’s Day, Kristin sits down with therapist and mom Brittany Gallagher, founder of Mom Chat Therapy, to talk honestly about the emotional weight so many mothers carry.From the invisible “mental load” to anxiety, burnout, and even “mom rage,” this conversation sheds light on what’s really going on beneath the surface — and why so many moms feel like they can never fully turn their brains off.Brittany shares both professional insight and personal experience, helping moms better understand their thoughts, emotions, and triggers — while also offering practical, realistic tools for navigating hard moments and caring for themselves along the way.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, overstimulated, or like you’re constantly falling short, this episode will remind you: you are not alone — and you are doing more than enough.What We Talk About: What the mental load of motherhood really is — and why it feels so heavy  How anxiety commonly shows up in motherhood  The difference between a hard day and true burnout  What’s happening mentally and physically when you’re burned out  Understanding “mom rage” and what’s underneath those intense moments  Tools to use when you feel triggered or overwhelmed  How to repair after tough parenting moments (with your kids and yourself)  Whether moms have always felt this way — or if modern motherhood is different  Why prioritizing yourself feels so hard  What realistic self-care actually looks like for busy moms  Where to start if you’re feeling constantly overwhelmed About Our Guest:Brittany Gallagher is a therapist, mom, and the founder of Mom Chat Therapy in New Jersey. She specializes in supporting mothers navigating the mental load, burnout, and emotional challenges of motherhood.Connect with Brittany: Website: themomchattherapy.com  Instagram: @the.momchat  Facebook: The Mom Chat Therapy and Wellness Mentioned in the episode:Mom Rage: The Everyday Crisis of Modern Motherhood by Minna Dubinhttps://www.minnadubin.com/book A Reminder for Moms Listening:You don’t have to do it all.You don’t have to do it perfectly.And you are not alone.Love This Episode?Be sure to follow, rate, and review MomsWork Podcast on your favorite platform, and share this episode with a fellow mom who might need it.Follow along on Instagram and Facebook: @momsworkpodcast