Sedate Me

Okay, we've all heard it: "Moooooom I don't feel good". And have experienced the immediate internal panic that follows.  Whether it's a middle of the night throw up, a fever that starts at dinner time, a sore throat in the morning, there is never a convenient time for sickness but it comes for all of us at some point!  We will dive into some tips, tricks, and laments about the delicate balance of caring for an unwell child and also answering the demands of work all at the same time.

Today we’re diving into that sneaky, sometimes heartbreaking feeling many of us know all too well: losing our sense of self somewhere between diaper changes and work deadlines.When did “me” become just “mom”? And is there a way to find her again without adding another to-do to the never-ending list?If you’ve ever wondered who you are beyond the baby wipes and spreadsheets, this episode is for you.

Today, we’re diving into the parenting gap — not between us and our kids, but between us and the people who raised us. That’s right, we're talking about the Boomer parents who let us ride in the back of a station wagon with no seatbelt, gave us Tang instead of therapy, and somehow raised a generation that now overthinks every snack and screen time limit.So what did they get right? What are we doing differently — maybe too differently? And how did “Because I said so” turn into “Let’s name that big feeling”?Buckle up — or don’t, it’s not like our parents made us — because this one’s going to be a generational ride.

In this episode of Sedate Me, hosts Lauren and Mary explore the unique challenges faced by millennial working moms, focusing on the concept of the mental load. They discuss the invisible work that mothers carry, the impact of group chats, and the feeling of being the project manager of the family. The conversation touches on the importance of self-care, the struggle to ask for help, and practical strategies to lighten the mental load. The hosts also share their personal experiences and survival tools for managing the demands of motherhood.

Today, we’re diving into a topic that might ruffle a few loofahs: "Self-care is not a bubble bath."Now don’t get me wrong, I love a good soak in silence as much as the next over-scheduled millennial mom, but let’s be real — that’s not what’s truly keeping us sane. Self-care is deeper than candles and cucumber slices. It’s boundaries, sleep, asking for help, and yes — sometimes saying no without guilt.In this episode, we’re breaking down what real self-care looks like for working moms who are juggling careers, kids, and the relentless pressure to do it all. So if you’ve ever felt like your version of self-care isn’t “Instagram-worthy,” this one’s for you.