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Every mother knows that motherhood is the best yet most demanding job on the planet. As a mother myself, it is a role that I am so grateful for every day. And It is the role that requires the majority of my patience and energy. Being responsible for little people, remembering all the details of keeping our family going, and keeping everything in order can be stressful. With less help available and so much pressure on moms to do it all, it’s no wonder there’s currently an epidemic of loneliness.
Mothers are often the ones Default parent, and many of them feel burnt out if they don’t receive the right support and time for self-care. Mom burnout is a real thing. Our guest today knows this only too well, because she made this diagnosis and, as a psychologist, advised overwhelmed, exhausted and lonely mothers. Her name is Dr. Sheryl Ziegler.
Who is Dr. Sheryl Ziegler?
Sheryl Ziegler is a self-proclaimed “motherhood expert” and a doctor of psychology specializing in children and families. For over a decade, Dr. Sheryl has conducted over 10,000 one-on-one sessions on mommy burnout and the issues that come with it, including anxiety, depression, and divorce. Sheryl is a well-known face on television, contributes to numerous online and print publications, and released her popular book in February 2018 Mom burnout.
More personally, Dr. Sheryl originally from New York but currently lives in Colorado with her husband and three children.
What did we discuss?
In this episode we talk to Dr. Sheryl on mom burnout and how to manage and reclaim your life while raising healthy and happy children. Here are some of the questions we covered in our conversation:
- How would you define “mom burnout” for someone unfamiliar with the term?
- What are signs that someone is suffering from mom burnout?
- We live in a society that places high demands on parents, especially mothers. How do these societal expectations and pressures contribute to mom burnout?
- While social media is sometimes fun, it can be another major source of stress for moms. How does comparison culture affect mothers and contribute to burnout?
- How important is setting boundaries when dealing with burnout? How do you recommend mothers begin this process?
- How can partners, family and friends support a mother suffering from burnout?
- What impact does a mother’s burnout have on the rest of the family?
- What strategies do you find most effective for preventing and managing mom burnout?
- What encouragement or advice would you give to a mother who is feeling overwhelmed and defeated in her motherhood?
It’s a great episode! Dr. Sheryl shares so many wonderful stories and tips that I think every mother can benefit from. If you are a mom feeling burned out, I invite you to download this free printable checklist to help you prioritize your Recognize your needs and get on the path to feeling better.
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