Episode 91 - Motherhood Burnout: Why You’re Exhausted & How to Recover

Motherhood was never meant to be a done alone.

That leads to exhaustion, overwhelm, resentment and being snappy. At least that was my experience. 

In this episode, I am joined by the founder of the Brain Health Movement Lucia Silver. Lucia is interviewing me! 

We explore what’s really happening beneath maternal burnout, from nutrient depletion and nervous system dysregulation to cultural conditioning and the invisible weight of the supermom myth. I also share my personal journey as a burnt-out new mother, and the paradigm shift that reshaped my life and work. 

Lucia and I chat about: 

• Why burnout has become normalized in modern motherhood
• The powerful feedback loop between maternal overwhelm and child dysregulation
• How small micro-shifts can restore resilience
• Why self-care is not a luxury, but a biological necessity
• How to begin reclaiming your energy without adding more to your to-do list

Lucia Silver is the founder of The Brain Health Movement and the mother behind “The Mighty Quinn.” An Oxford scholar and award-winning entrepreneur, Lucia is now leading a parent-powered mission to re-educate families on the true root causes of childhood struggles. She’s the creator of The Whole Child, Multi-Disciplinary Roadmap to Healing – a course that brings all the answers you need, in one place, in the right order. Lucia has helped hundreds of families navigate ADHD, autism, anxiety, PANS/PANDAS, tics, gut and chronic health issues and more. 

Episode Links:

• Listen to my chat with Lucia in Episode 65 about root cause parenting 
• Say hi to Lucia on Instagram
• Listen to My Might Quinn podcast
• Check out The Whole Child, Multi-Disciplinary Roadmap to Healing Course and use code WILDANDWELL for a substantial discount 

Come say hi to me on Instagram

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 Books to Thrive in Motherhood: Dive into The Motherhood Reset, Nourished Mama, and Mama Let It Go to overcome burnout and become a healthy, energized mom.

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Wild and Well is a podcast dedicated to holistic health for moms, postpartum recovery, and children’s wellness. We explore everything from functional health for women and gut health to pregnancy and postpartum wellness to nervous system regulation and motherhood burnout. Each episode offers practical tips for self-care for new moms, guidance on picky eating and parenting, and strategies to support your family’s natural kids’ health, so you can feel healthy, strong, and vital in motherhood.