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

“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