You Were Never Meant to Do This Alone: A Doula's Perspective on Birth, Burnout and Letting Go

“You can do anything but you can't do everything.”This powerful phrase is a reality that so many high-achieving moms are faced with the moment their first baby is born. It is one they know deep down yet struggle to live by.In today's episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I sit down with doula, business owner and mom of two, Suzzie Vehrs, to talk about the connection between birth, identity, ambition and burnout and the reality so many moms grapple with: ”I can't do this the way I was supposed to.”Suzzie shares how her own childbirth experience opened her eyes to just how much emotional and physical support women truly need, and how often they don't receive it.Together we talk about:How birth is not just a medical event but an emotional and identity shiftThe unrealistic expectations placed on modern day mothers from day oneWhy strong doesn't mean the same thing as supportedHow burnout can quietly grow when we override our capacityRelearning to trust yourself in motherhood and beyond This episode is your reminder that you were never meant to do this alone.About Suzzie:Suzzie Vehrs is a doula, business owner, and mom of two whose work is rooted in empathy, advocacy, and calm reassurance. After her own eye-opening birth experience, she felt called to support families during one of life’s most powerful transitions. Today, she helps women trust their instincts, navigate medical systems with confidence, and feel emotionally supported as they step into motherhood.Her mission is simple but powerful: to remind families that birth is not just a medical event — it’s a deeply human and emotional journey.Find Suzzie at:IG: @shebirthsbravelywww.shebirthsbravely.comLooking for extra support? You can find me at:www.christigmyrcoaching.comResource Library: https://www.christigmyrcoaching.com/resource-libraryFacebook: Christi Gmyr CoachingFree Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/careermindedmomWant to be a guest on Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs: For Burned Out, Career-Minded Moms? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17509013050277528a6155ff9You can also apply at: https://www.christigmyrcoaching.com/podcast