The Self-Care Mistake That's Leaving Moms Burned Out

If you've ever felt like you're constantly taking care of everyone else while quietly running on empty yourself—this conversation is for you.Not because you're doing motherhood wrong.Not because you need to try harder.But because somewhere along the way, many mothers learn to ignore their own needs while becoming experts at caring for everyone else's.In this episode, therapist, yoga teacher, and wellness expert Jessica Spaman shares a radically different definition of self-care—one that has nothing to do with spa days and everything to do with learning to listen to yourself again.Together, we explore why so many mothers feel overwhelmed, disconnected, and burned out, how perfectionism and people-pleasing show up in motherhood, and why understanding your emotions may be one of the most important gifts you can give both yourself and your children.This conversation isn't about adding another thing to your to-do list.It's about slowing down long enough to ask what you need, what you want, and how you can create a life that feels more aligned with who you are.What We Cover:• Why many mothers are experiencing a loneliness epidemic• How busyness keeps us disconnected from ourselves• The surprising link between perfectionism and shame• Why people-pleasing often begins long before motherhood• Jessica's powerful redefinition of self-care• The three questions every mom should ask herself daily• Why emotions live in the body—not just the mind• How to model healthy self-care for your children• Why prioritizing yourself isn't selfish—it's essentialAbout the Guest:Jessica Spaman is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, therapist, yoga teacher, personal trainer, and founder of Emotions in Motion Wellness. Through therapy, retreats, workshops, and community programming, she helps women reconnect with themselves, prioritize their well-being, and build lives rooted in greater alignment, connection, and self-compassion.Links + Resources:Connect with Jessica on InstagramVisit Emotions in Motion WellnessFollow ThatMom: InstagramJoin the ThatMom Community: EMAILLearn more: That Mom WebsiteMaria's Style Pick:One thing helping me simplify life as a working mom? Renting instead of buying.This episode's outfit is from Rent the Runway.Try it here with 50% offIf this episode resonated, share it with a mom who has been carrying too much for too long.And if you're enjoying these conversations, follow That Mom for more thoughtful discussions about motherhood, identity, ambition, happiness, emotional well-being, and building a life that feels aligned with what matters most.