Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs: For Burned Out, Career-Minded Moms

What does success look like when you’re a working or career-minded mom? Is it making more money, climbing the ladder or growing a business? Or for some (or many) could having more time actually be worth more? In this episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs, I’m joined by Colleen Budde, a mechanical engineer turned entrepreneur, small business strategist and mom of three. Colleen shares her experience navigating motherhood, career, entrepreneurship and burnout, and how those experiences have changed the way she thinks about success. One thing Colleen said during our conversation really stuck with me: “We’re not rich in money, but we’re rich in time.”Colleen opens up about the realities of building multiple businesses while raising three kids, the burnout she’s experienced along the way and the trade-offs she and her family have intentionally made to create a life that works for them. We talk about the tension between ambition and motherhood, the guilt that can come with still wanting a meaningful career after becoming a mom and why work and family don’t always fit neatly together.We also explore what it means to stop chasing someone else’s definition of success and start asking ourselves, “What do I actually want my life to look like?”In this episode we talk about:Colleen's transition from mechanical engineer to entrepreneur and business ownerWhy career-minded moms can feel pulled between their ambition and their familiesWhy traditional definitions of success don't always work once you become a motherWhat she means when she ways her family might be, “rich in money,” but they're, “rich in time”How boundaries, flexibility and intentional choices can make work and family life more sustainableFind Colleen at:Consulting Website: https://www.buddeconsultinggroup.com/ Coworking Website: https://www.officeevolution.com/locations/usa/michigan/troy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleen-budde-5417991a/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colleen_the_/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@colleen_the Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588492731044 Looking for extra support? You can find me at:www.christigmyrcoaching.comResource Library: https://www.christigmyrcoaching.com/resource-libraryPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/WorkingMomBurnoutCoach/Facebook: Christi Gmyr CoachingWant 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

Sometimes the thing that feels like a devastating setback turnout to be exactly what you needed.In this episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I sit down with Sarah Wimberley, a working mom of three who spent months pushing herself toward a promotion she thought she wanted. She was exhausted, pouring almost all of her energy into work and coming home with very little left for her family but at the time, she didn't recognize what she was experiencing as burnout. Then she didn't get the promotion. What initially felt embarrassing, infuriating and deeply personal ultimately became the catalyst for a major change. Sarah left the organization, stepped into a completely different work environment and began rebuilding, not just her career, but her confidence, her relationships and parts of herself that had gotten lost along the way.In this episode, Sarah shares what burnout actually looked like for her, why so much of her identity became wrapped up in her career and what happened when she finally started making herself and her needs a priority.In this episode we talk about:The unexpected challenges Sarah faced when she became a working momWhy she didn't recognize her burnout until she was on the other side of itWhy getting the promotion felt so important and the painful impact of being passed overHow tying so much of our identity and self-worth to our careers can affect us when something goes wrongWhy sometimes the scary change you're avoiding might be exactly what you needAs Sarah says at the end of our conversation, do the scary thing.Find Sarah at:Ulster Technologies: https://ulster-tech.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahfwimberley Instagram: @sarahfwimberleyLooking 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

If you're a working mom, I'm willing to bet at some point you've felt the pressure to somehow do it all, and do it all well. Be successful at work. Be present with your kids. Make time for your marriage. Keep up with everything at home. Take care of yourself. And somehow find enough hours in the day to make all of that happen. The truth is, even for those who appear to have it all, there is always a trade-off.In this episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I sit down with Katrina Hofstetter, an estate planning attorney, business owner and mom of three about what it really looks like to balance a demanding career with motherhood, and why being your own boss doesn't necessarily make work-life balance easier. Katrina shares how she built a rapidly growing law practice while raising three boys, what burnout looks like for her, and how working from home has blurred the boundaries between her career and family life. We also talk about the pressure to always be available, the boundaries she’s had to put in place with clients and work, and the difficult realization that flexibility still doesn’t mean you can do everything. In this episode we talk about:What burnout can look and feel like when you're constantly in “go mode” Why working from home can make it harder (not easier) to separate work and family lifeThe impact burnout can have on patience, parenting and your relationship with your spouseWhy career success and flexibility don't eliminate the trade-offs of being a working momLetting go of the expectation that you should somehow be able to “do it all”One of the biggest takeaways from our conversation is a hard truth so many working moms need to hear: there is no perfect situation where you get to say yes to everything. Sometimes you give more to work. Other times you give more to family. There will be times when you have to miss something, delegate or admit that you simply don't have the capacity to do one more thing. That doesn't mean you're doing it wrong.The goal isn't figuring out how to “have it all.” It's about deciding what matters most right now (knowing that can, and likely will, change) and giving yourself permission to let the rest go.Find Katrina at:Website: www.cornerstonelegalpllc.com YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/@cornerstonelegalpllc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/KatrinaHofstetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CornerstoneLegalPLLC/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katrina.cornerstonelegal Looking for extra support? You can find me at:Website: 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

If you've been wondering, "Why am I always so tired?" even after getting enough sleep, you are definitely not alone. In this episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I'm joined by Ali Damron, neuroplastic symptom practitioner, hormone expert, acupuncturist, and personal trainer. Together, we explore how chronic stress, burnout, hormones, and your nervous system are all connected, and why understanding that connection can completely change the way you think about your health.Ali shares her own experience with burnout and chronic anxiety, explains how our brains are wired to protect us and offers simple, realistic strategies that busy moms can start using today to calm their nervous system and begin feeling like themselves again.In this episode we discuss:Why burnout affects much more than your mental health The connection between chronic stress, hormones and your nervous systemHow stress can contribute to hormone-related symptoms like fatigue, mood changes, sleep problems and PMSSimple nervous system regulation strategies that fit into real lifeHow learning to listen to your body's signals can help you recover from burnoutFind Ali at:Website: www.alidamron.comInstagram: @AliDamronYouTube: @AliDamronWomensHormoneExpertPodcast: The Ali Damron Show Looking 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

In this episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I'm joined by Alexandra Goldwell, a somatic therapist with more than 30 years of experience helping women reconnect with their bodies, trust their inner wisdom and heal from chronic stress. Alexandra shares her own deeply personal story of navigating divorce, single motherhood, financial hardship and a cancer diagnosis while trying to hold everything together.Together, we also talk about what happens when moms spend years pushing through exhaustion, ignoring our body's signals and believing we just need to try harder. Alexandra explains why burnout often shows up physically long before we recognize it, how chronic stress affects our nervous system and why learning to listen to our bodies can be an important part of healing.Whether you're feeling emotionally exhausted or wondering why you don't feel like yourself anymore, I hope this conversation reminds you that your body isn't working against you...it's trying to help you and listening to what it's saying is an important part of burnout recovery.In this episode we discuss:Alexandra's personal journey through burnout, single motherhood and cancerThe physical signs your body may be giving you before burnout reaches a breaking pointWhy so many women become disconnected from their bodies while trying to do it allHow chronic stress impacts your nervous system over timePractical ways to begin rebuilding trust with your body and yourself.Find Alexandra at:Instagram: @alexandragoldwell Website: https://stan.store/askalexandraLooking 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

Do you ever leave work feeling completely drained, not because of the workload but because of the people?In this week's episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I'm joined by communication speaker and trainer, Kelly Lippenholz, who shares her own journey of returning to the workforce after years as a stay-at-home mom. Like so many other working moms, she found herself emotionally depleted by challenging interactions with coworkers and realized that burnout made navigating those relationships even harder.Instead of accepting that stress as "just part of the job," Kelly set out to understand why some people felt so difficult to work with. What she learned about communication styles, motivations, and human behavior completely changed the way she interacted with others and ultimately helped reduce her stress, improve her relationships and protect her own well-being.In this conversation, we talk about why difficult people feel even more difficult when you're already burned out, how understanding different communication styles can change the way you respond to conflict, and practical strategies you can use to protect your energy both at work and at home.In this episode we discuss:Why dealing with difficult people can be one of the biggest contributors to workplace burnoutHow burnout affects your nervous system and makes conflict feel even more overwhelmingWhy understanding communication styles can transform your relationshipsThe biggest misconceptions we have about “difficult” peoplePractical ways to communicate more effectively without sacrificing your own well-beingFind Kelly at:https://www.kellylippenholz.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-lippenholz/ Looking 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

So many of us have been taught that when we're overwhelmed, the answer is to push harder, stay more organized or somehow squeeze even more into an already packed schedule. But what if the answer is about more than managing your time so you can “do it all”?In this week's episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I'm joined by K. Margaret Solorio, author of Make Ease Your Vibe, who shares her own story of hitting burnout during the COVID pandemic while juggling work and motherhood. She opens up about the breaking point that forced her to rethink everything and the simple mindset, energy and environment shifts that helped her begin feeling like herself again.When you're naturally drawn to conversations about energy or simply looking for practical ways to feel calmer and less overwhelmed, this episode offers a fresh perspective on burnout recovery and creating a home environment that supports your well-being instead of adding to your stress.In this episode we talk about:Why pushing harder often makes burnout worseThe difference between managing your time and protecting your energySimple ways your home environment can affect your stress levelsWhat it means to create more ease in everyday life Practical strategies to help you feel calmer, more present and more productiveFind K. Margaret at:Website: https://deliciousease.com/ Book: https://amzn.to/4h4l3w9 Free quiz: https://deliciousease.com/quiz LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/k-margaret-solorio-5b1165267/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deliciousease/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IntuitiveWisdomPodcast InsightTimer: http://insig.ht/deliciousease Looking 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

Motherhood rarely goes exactly the way we imagine. In this episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I sit down with Eden Koz as she shares what it was like to raise her daughter who has a rare neurological condition as she navigated years of uncertainty, balancing work and caregiving, surviving a life-threatening illness and eventually rebuilding her life after divorce. Eden talks about what it's really like to raise a child with special needs, the isolation so many parents experience after a diagnosis and how simple mindfulness practices helped her stay grounded through some of life's biggest challenges.In this episode we talk about:What it was like receiving her daughter's diagnosis and feeling completely aloneThe emotional reality of raising a child with special needsThe grief of letting go of the expectations you had for your child's futureHow mindfulness helped her navigate parenting, health challenges and divorceHow mindfulness can improve emotional regulation during stressful parenting momentsSimple ways to become more present with your children Find Eden at:Website: https://edenjustbe.comFacebook Professional: Eden Koz Just Be - https://www.facebook.com/edenkozjustbeFacebook Business: Eden Just Be - https://www.facebook.com/edenjustbeInstagram: Eden Koz Just Be - https://www.instagram.com/edenkozjustbeTikTok: Eden Koz Just Be - http://tiktok.com/@edenkoz_justbeX: Eden Koz Just Be - https://x.com/EdenKozJustBeLinkedIn: Eden Koz - https://www.linkedin.com/in/eden-koz-1323a52YouTube: Just Be LLC - https://www.youtube.com/c/JustBeLLCBitChute: Eden Koz - https://www.bitchute.com/channel/r9BrfW9zFPzyLooking 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

In today's episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I sit down with burnout coach and former UX executive Nicole Johnson for a conversation about what happens when your life has you managing a crisis but the world still expects you to show up and perform like everything is fine. After spending 27 years leading UX teams at companies like Amazon, Target and Best Buy, Nicole shares what it was like to raise her medically complex son as a single mom. Together we talk about why burnout isn't always about poor boundaries or taking on too much, how modern work culture often overlooks the realities many working moms face and why redefining success can be one of the most freeing parts of burnout recovery.In this episode we talk about:Nicole's journey balancing executive leadership with single motherhood to a medically complex sonWhat burnout looked and felt like during years of navigating medical crisisWhy “just work harder” isn't the answer for so many burned out working momsThe importance of redefining success during difficult seasonsPractical ways to protect your well-being when life doesn't slow downFind Nicole at:https://holdingitallanddroppinghalf.substack.com/ https://www.dropmoreholdless.com/ ****TO BE ENTERED IN THE FREE GIVEAWAYS, RATE THE OVERCAFFEINATED AND OUT OF EFFS PODCAST AND SEND YOUR SCREENSHOT HERE BY 12:00AM EST ON MONDAY, 7/13/2026: https://m.me/ChristiGmyrCoachingLooking 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

This week marks a major milestones: one full year of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs!When I started this podcast, my goal was to help burned out, career-minded moms feel less alone and provide practical support for the challenges that come with juggling work, motherhood, relationships and everything in between. Over the last year I've had conversations with experts, interviewed incredible moms, shared my own experiences and connected with so many listeners who are struggling with stress, overwhelm, guilt, resentment, exhaustion and burnout.As I reflected on the past year, I realized there are a few lessons that keep coming up again and again....lessons I wish every burned out working mom knew. In this special anniversary episode, I'm sharing the four biggest takeaways I've learned from a year of conversations about burnout and working motherhood.In this episode I talk about:Why burnout isn't a personal failureThe reason doing more won't help you recover from burnoutWhy you can love your family and still need something for yourselfHow burnout can cause you to lose touch with your identityThe small shifts that can create meaningful change in your life****TO BE ENTERED IN THE FREE GIVEAWAYS, RATE THE OVERCAFFEINATED AND OUT OF EFFS PODCAST AND SEND YOUR SCREENSHOT HERE BY 12:00AM EST ON MONDAY, 7/13/2026:https://m.me/ChristiGmyrCoachingLooking 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

In today's episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I sit down with wellness professional and fellow mom, Lisa Beth Lent, to talk about the burnout that so many moms experience but don't recognize until their bodies force them to pay attention. As a single mom, business owner and caregiver, Lisa Beth spent years pushing through exhaustion and ignoring her own needs to put everyone else first. Eventually her body had enough and she was forced to slow down and learn to honor her limits.Together we talk about the hidden costs of chronic stress, the connection between burnout and physical health, the unique challenges women face during perimenopause and why making yourself a priority is necessary.In this episode we talk about:Lisa's experience navigating burnout as a single/divorced mom and business ownerThe impact chronic stress can have on your physical healthThe realities of perimenopause and how it can intensify burnout symptomsThe “hidden wisdom” in perimenopauseLearning to respect your limits instead of pushing through themselvesPractical ways to start putting yourself back on your own priority listFind Lisa Beth at:Website: www.inneralignmenteducation.comYouTube (@inneralignmenteducation) Facebook and Instagram @lisabethlentLooking 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

If you've ever looked around your house and felt completely overwhelmed by the piles, clutter and never-ending to-do-list, this episode is for you. Many burned out working moms assume their messy house is the problem. But what if the clutter is actually a symptom of something deeper? In today's episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I sit down with professional organizer and business owner, Tina O'Keeffe, to talk about the relationship between a messy house, chronic overwhelm and mom burnout. Tina shares her own journey from a career in communications to building a successful organizing business while raising three daughters. Together we explore why so many moms struggle to stay on top of their homes, how the mental load of motherhood contributes to household chaos and practical organization strategies that can help create more calm in everyday life.Together we talk about:The connection between clutter, chronic overwhelm and burnoutWhy organization is about more than having a tidy homeCommon mistakes overwhelmed moms make when trying to get organizedHow clutter can be a signal that something deeper is going onThe role decision fatigue plays in disorganizationPractical organization tips that work for busy working momsWhether you're feeling buried by laundry, frustrated by constant clutter or simply exhausted from trying to do it all, this conversation is a reminder that you're not failing. You're carrying more than any one person was meant to carry. Find Tina at:Website: www.stowandbehold.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1AHBCXi5EU/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stowandbehold?igsh=eHpreGh1aGliN3U5&utm_source=qr LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinaokeeffe?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app https://x.com/stowandbehold1?s=21&t=KNHpr30gO7GTmMhulh7NcQ Looking 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

What happens when you've done everything “right” and life still doesn't turn out the way you expected? You've worked hard, followed the plan, checked all the boxes but things didn't turn out the way you imagined. In today's episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I sit down with attorney and business owner, Asha Paulose, to talk about the emotional toll of burnout, infertility, unmet expectations and the difficult process of letting go of and reimagining the life you thought you'd have. Asha shares her deeply personal journey of navigating fertility challenges while juggling the demands of working and parenting. She opens up about the emotional struggle that is often tied to infertility, as well as the pressure many women feel to keep pushing forward even when they're struggling.Together we discuss what it means to redefine success, make peace with life's unexpected turns, and create a life that aligns with your values rather than someone else's expectations.Together we talk about:The emotional and mental impact of infertilityHow burnout can show up when you're carrying invisible griefThe pressure working moms face when balancing career, family and personal strugglesWhy doing everything “right” doesn't always lead to the outcome you expectedLearning to let go of expectations and redefine success on your own termsThis conversation is an honest reminder that moving forward doesn't mean forgetting what you've lost but opening up to a future of what you could have. And that sometimes the life you didn't expect can be just as, if not more, fulfilling than the one you originally imagined.Find Asha at:www.ashapaulose.comInstagram: @pauloselaw Looking 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

Burned out moms are constantly told to take care of themselves....but what happens when you barely have time to shower, let alone do a 60 minute yoga class?In today's episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I sit down with yoga teacher and advocate, Jolanthe de Koning, to talk about what realistic self-care actually looks like during motherhood and how small intentional practices can make a huge difference in your mental and physical well-being.Jolanthe shares her personal experience with identity loss, postpartum depression, and anxiety and the overwhelming transition into motherhood after having a contact-napping baby who left little time for herself. She opens up about how reconnecting with yoga, even for just 20-30 minutes a day, became a turning point in helping her feel like herself again.Together we discuss:Why so many moms are stuck in constant fight-or-flight modeWhat nervous system regulation actually meansHow yoga can support anxiety, stress, burnout and emotional overwhelm The problem with unrealistic self-care expectations for momsWhy gentle movement can sometimes be more healing than intense workoutsCommon yoga myths that keep overwhelmed moms from feeling intimidatedSimple, realistic ways moms can support their mental health in just a few minutes a dayIf you've been feeling emotionally exhausted, overstimulated or disconnected from yourself, this episode will remind you hat healing doesn't have to be perfect, complicated or time-consuming. Small practices really can make a big difference.Find Jolanthe at:Website: www.amidthemess.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jolanthe_de_koning/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jolanthe-de-koning-phd-2a53733a/Discount Code: outofeffsWhat it gets you: 50% off the All Class Pass membership for 3 months. Access to a whole bunch of short, accessible classes and fun challengesLooking 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

In today's episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I sit down with Sarah Michelle Boes to talk about the emotional toll of navigating motherhood and entrepreneurship alongside anxiety, OCD and parenting a chronically ill child. After her daughter, Meadow, was born with severe heart defects requiring extensive medical care, Sarah found herself carrying an invisible weight of caring for her daughter while struggling with her own severe mental health struggles that emerged beneath the surface.In this episode we explore:What anxiety and OCD can actually look like in motherhoodThe emotional impact of parenting through medical traumaThe misconceptions that exist about anxiety and OCD in motherhood, especially among successful, capable womenThe pressure of showing up professional for a business and emotionally at homePractical and compassionate ways moms can begin supporting their mental health This conversation is deeply honest, emotional and validating, and is a must-listen for any mom who struggles with the effects on their own mental health while fighting to care for a chronically ill child.About Sarah:Sarah Michelle Boes is the founder of Sarah Michelle NP Reviews and a passionate advocate for mental health, pediatric cardiac research, and female entrepreneurship. After her daughter Meadow was born with severe congenital heart defects, Sarah’s personal and professional life became deeply intertwined with caregiving, advocacy, and navigating her own experiences with anxiety and OCD. Today, she uses her platform to support women facing high-pressure seasons of life while continuing her philanthropic work in congenital heart disease awareness and pediatric healthcare. Find Sarah at:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/real-deal-nurse-practitioner-club/id1552285929https://sarahmichelleboes.com/https://www.instagram.com/sarahmichellenp/?hl=enhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-michelle-287616232/Looking 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

What happens when you have drive to build your career and a body that won't let you push anymore? In today's episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I sit down with Angela Tipton, entrepreneur, mom of two and founder of FIRE Your Career, to talk about why it really looks like to navigate ambition, chronic illness, motherhood and money.At 19 years old, Angela was diagnosed with Crohn's disease. Instead of letting it define her, she built a successful career in the biotech and life sciences industries, paid off $85,000 in student debt in just 18 months, and eventually launched her own business focused on helping others pursue financial freedom.This episode isn't about hustle culture. It's about what happens when your body forces you to slow down. It's about redefining success, rebuilding margin, and living life on your own terms during a time of life when so many moms feel stretched too thin.In this episode we talk about:Receiving a chronic illness diagnosis at 19 and how it reshaped Angela's view of her futureThe pressure to push through even when your body is telling you not toHow chronic illness changes your relationship with productivity and restRedefining success in motherhood and careerLetting go of the need to prove yourselfWhat living on your own terms actually looks like in motherhood About Angela:At 19 years of age, Angela Tipton was diagnosed with Crohn's disease, yet she refused to let her chronic illness define her. Ambitious and career-driven, Angela built a successful career over the next decade with various Fortune 500 companies in the biotech and life sciences industries. While building her career, she maximized her income, made significant financial investments, and paid off $85K of student debt in 18 months. While optimizing her savings, she learned to live below her means so that she could live life on her terms. Angela started her first business in 2017, and today focuses her efforts on helping people achieve financial freedom through their careers at FIREYourCareer.com. She's passionate about building a career to fuel a FIRE lifestyle because she believes that everyone deserves to live life on their terms. In her free time, she enjoys yoga, running, and traveling. Angela lives in Salem, Oregon with her husband and two little boys. Find Angela at:http://instagram.com/fireyourcareerhttp://linkedin.com/in/angelalmtiptonhttp://pinterest.com/fireyourcareerwww.FireYourCareer.comAngela's free ebook: https://fireyourcareer.com/ebookLooking 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

“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

If you've ever dealt with bloating, constipation or IBS symptoms along with anxiety, irritability or severe exhaustion and fatigue, this conversation is for you.In today's episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I'm joined by Lola MacLean, a functional medicine-trained family nurse practitioner and gut health consultant, to discuss something so many high-achieving moms experience but rarely want to talk about...or even realize has a connection: the two-way relationship between stress and digestion.Lola shares her own story of pushing through exhaustion, ignoring her body's warning signs and finally being forced to confront the toll chronic stress had taken on her gut health and nervous system.Together we talk about:Why chronic stress literally slows digestionHow gut imbalances can fuel anxiety, mood swings and overwhelmWhy high-achieving women are especially prone to digestive issuesSimple, sustainable shifts that support both your nervous system and your gut without adding 47 supplements to your routineHow healing your gut can improve your energy, patience and emotional regulation This episode is your reminder that feeling chronically unwell is not your baseline and it's not something you have to power through. Your body isn't working against you. It's communicating with you. And this conversation will tell you what you need to know so you feel more equipped to start listening.About Lola:Lola MacLean is a functional gut health consultant and family nurse practitioner who helps professional women finally get lasting relief from bloating, constipation, IBS, and the stress that comes with feeling unwell. Through a simple, sustainable, root-cause approach, she blends functional medicine with practical lifestyle support so her clients can reclaim their energy, clarity, and confidence. She’s the founder of Haelan Empowered, where she teaches women that healing can be simple and sustainable. Find Lola at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lolamacleandnp/Free Bloating Guide:https://www.haelanempowered.com/bloatguideLooking 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