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EPISODE · May 4, 2026 · 13 MIN

You Can't Pour From Empty — May Burnout, Grounding Yourself, and Getting Ready for Summer

from Family Simple · host Crystal

Send us Fan MailIf you are in the thick of May right now and running on fumes — this episode is for you.I planned to get this one out in April. And then April happened. So here we are, fully in May, and honestly? I think this conversation is needed now more than ever.In this episode we are talking about the very real exhaustion that hits in May, why that feeling is actually telling you something important, and what it looks like to ground yourself before summer arrives — because if we don't do it now, we won't magically find it when the kids are home all day. We also talk about what an intentional summer actually looks like for your kids — including what's happening in our house this summer with my oldest starting her first job as a lifeguard, and my younger two launching their very own lemonade stand featuring fresh flowers, mini loaves, and LMNT lemonade alongside Simply Harvest.This episode covers:— Why May hits so hard and why that feeling isn't a character flaw— The difference between a managed life and a felt one— How grounding starts with you — not your house or your schedule— Finding the one thing that fills you and building it in on purpose— Direction vs. control when it comes to your kids this summer— What Simply Harvest is and how our whole family is getting involved this season— Why LMNT has become one of my daily non-negotiables for energy and hydration 🍋 MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:LMNT Electrolytes — my daily non-negotiable for hydration, energy, and honestly just taking care of myself on purpose. I use it every single day and I only share things I actually love. Try it here:http://elementallabs.refr.cc/default/u/crystaluhlSimply Harvest — my small summer stand featuring fresh flowers and homemade mini loaves, grown and made with care. Follow along on social for updates this summer! 🎧 LISTEN + FOLLOW:Find Family Simple on Spotify and Apple Podcasts — search Family Simple and hit follow so you never miss an episode!Support the show

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Send us Fan Mail If you are in the thick of May right now and running on fumes — this episode is for you. I planned to get this one out in April. And then April happened. So here we are, fully in May, and honestly? I think this conversation is needed now more than ever. In this episode we are talking about the very real exhaustion that hits in May, why that feeling is actually telling you something important, and what it looks like to ground yourself before summer arrives — because if we don'...

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