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EPISODE · Sep 15, 2025 · 16 MIN

Mental Speed Bumps: The Working Mom Tool No One Teaches You.

from Dopamine Diaries · host Coach Kate

I just finished a 45 minute full body lift I didn't want to do. But this episode isn't really about the workout.I'm talking about a client, a working mom in a high pressure role, who told me about the day she got to drive home in complete silence before switching into mom mode. She said it changed everything about how she showed up at home. That got me thinking about mental speed bumps, the buffers we need throughout the day that don't require a 30 minute drive alone or begging your husband for an hour to yourself.I get into why motherhood is overstimulating (yes, even when you love it), why waiting for those rare silent moments isn't a real strategy, and what it looks like to build internal pauses into the middle of a chaotic dinner or a stressful workday.In this one:Why performative rest (errands done in silence) isn't actually restTwo client screenshots of catching a spiral mid-way and using a buffer insteadWhy building resilience matters more than trying to make the load lighterIf you love your work, love being a mom, and still feel like you're holding way too much most days, this one's for you.Want a full list of mental buffers I call The Transitions Toolkit?  Grab them for FREE in Healthy B*tches AnonymousHealthy B*tches Anonymous 20% OFF Dm me on IG

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I just finished a 45 minute full body lift I didn't want to do. But this episode isn't really about the workout. I'm talking about a client, a working mom in a high pressure role, who told me about the day she got to drive home in complete silence before switching into mom mode. She said it changed everything about how she showed up at home. That got me thinking about mental speed bumps, the buffers we need throughout the day that don't require a 30 minute drive alone or begging your hu...

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