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

In this episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I'm joined by Morgan Adams, a holistic sleep coach for women who struggle with getting restful sleep consistently. Morgan understands firsthand how insomnia can impact quality of life and therefore helps women improve their relationship with sleep so they can live less stressful days. Morgan shares her own journey through years of insomnia and use...

In this episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I'm joined by Julie Coraccio, an award-winning professional declutterer & organizer, certified life coach, author, and host of the popular podcast, Clear Your Clutter Inside & Out as we talk about how different kinds of clutter fuel burnout for working moms. Julie helps us look beyond the piles of stuff and explore the various forms of clu...

In this episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I'm joined by Kate Hendrickson, a former corporate leader and mom who stepped away from the consulting world to pursue her dream of writing, while keeping one foot in the consulting space. Kate is expanding her audience this holiday season with her debut novel, Christmas Switch , a witty holiday rom-com about a mom who is fed up with the chaos of...

In this episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I'm joined by Raquel Castillo, a fractional COO, wife and mom of three boys who shares her journey from career success to full-blown burnout and how she ultimately redefined what success looks like in this season of motherhood. After leaving her full-time COO role, Raquel replaced her income, halved her hours and now makes it to the school pickup...

We all want the holiday season to feel joyful and magical but for many moms it feels exhausting, overwhelming and stressful instead. What we want is often confused with what we believe the holidays are supposed to look like and, as a result, so many moms experience an exceptional amount of pressure in an effort to meet those expectations. In this solo episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I d...

In this episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I sit down with Alexandra (Lexi) Reid, PhD – a scientist turned creative wellness coach who helps smart, high-achieving women in STEM and beyond reduce stress and reconnect with themselves through art therapy – inspired practices. Together we explore how simple art-based practices can help calm the nervous system and relieve burnout symptoms witho...

If you've ever felt like you have to do it all, do it well and never let anything fall, you're not alone. Many high-achieving moms feel the constant pressure to perform, believing excellence will keep them safe from judgment, from failure, from falling behind or from letting someone down. But how do we know when we've crossed the line from successful to harmful? In this episode of Overcaffeinated...

In this episode of  Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs  I'm joined by Dr. Erica Buchholz, a parent coach with a doctorate in Applied Developmental Psychology, who helps overwhelmed parents recover from burnout using intentional laughter and play. Drawing from the science of play, she helps parents activate their creativity, reignite their joy, and equips them with tools for lasting emotional regulati...

Today I'm joined by Dr. Laurel Mellin, health psychologist, NY Times bestselling author and single mom of three. Dr. Mellin brings decades of brain science and lived experience to this empowering conversation as she talks about Emotional Brain Training and how we can calm the stress pathways that fuel burnout using simple, scientific tools. This isn't about being more disciplined. It's about learn...

We all know how important our health is but it can be incredibly difficult to make it a priority when we're exhausted, overworked and constantly doing everything for everybody else. In today's episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I sit down with Esther Avant – working mom, author, coach and co-owner of MADE By ME Coaching. Esther has spent over 20 years empowering midlife women to treat thei...

In today's episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I'm joined by Melissa Schulz, a Parenting Coach that specializes in supporting parents of strong-willed, highly sensitive and neurodiverse kids. Melissa has spent her entire professional life supporting kids with behavioral and emotional needs, but it was her personal experiences at home as a working mom of three kids, two of whom are neurodive...

In today's episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs, I sit down with Alycia Carrillo, founder of Alycia Carrillo Fitness, an online strength and conditioning business helping women over 30 reconnect with their inner athlete and enjoy movement again while building the lean, strong bodies they want today. Alycia's mission is to bring high-quality, performance-driven coaching to high-achieving wome...

If you've ever felt like no matter how much you do for your kids it somehow still doesn't feel like enough, this episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs is for you. Today I sit down with Kasey Edwards, international bestselling author of Raising Girls Who Like Themselves and Bringing Up Boys Who Like Themselves . “ When children like themselves, they are more resilient, confident, and independe...

If you're like so many other busy moms (myself included) when it comes to dinner time, you know the daily stress of deciding what to feed your kids. In this episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I'm joined by Wendi Bergin — mother of seven, homesteader, and founder of Joyfully Prepared — who teaches women how to cultivate peace of mind through practical preparedness. Wendi talks about how pre...

In this episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I'm joined by Georgia Stephens, a Certified Child Life Specialist, postpartum doula and founder of The Pod Family Center; and Topless and in Tears. Georgia shares her deeply personal story of of spiraling into a mental health crisis marked by severe postpartum depression, anxiety and undiagnosed complex PTSD after giving birth to her daughter. Wit...

In this episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I'm joined by Stephanie Straub, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Private Practice Owner in Syracuse, New York who specializes in reproductive and maternal mental health, supporting women and families throughout their perinatal journey. Stephanie shares valuable insights about the emotional and mental toll of returning to work postpartum, unre...

In this episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I sit down with Allison Egidi, a pediatric sleep coach and founder of Sleep and Wellness Coach LLC. Allison helps families reclaim their evenings guilt-free by creating bedtime routines that actually work. We talk about the emotional challenges of bedtime battles, the role of guilt for busy moms and practical strategies you can use tonight to help...

What happens when you're already overwhelmed by the demands of motherhood and your career, and then your aging parent needs help too? In this episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I sit down with Lindsay Kratzer, the Owner and Founder of Reflections Management and Care; and Reflections Memory Cafe. She's also a mom of two as well as an expert in dementia care and aging life management. With m...

In this episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I'm joined by Sue Donnellan – a military wife, mom of four (including triplets), entrepreneur and author. From surviving deployments with little ones at home to managing her own business in the middle of chaos, Sue shares what it was really like juggling motherhood and a business while navigating the unique challenges of military life. We talk abo...

You don't have to choose between raising a family and building wealth. In this episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I sit down with Khiara Cureton, an Executive Career & Wealth Coach and founder of AncHER Co., to talk about one of the most overlooked burnout triggers for ambitious moms: being underpaid, undervalued and overwhelmed. We dive into the connection between under-earning and bu...

In this episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs , I sit down with Katie Gray, a seasoned marketing executive and brand-new mom as she shares her journey to motherhood at age 41. As an ambitious woman who spent years nurturing her career, for a long time kids weren't part of Katie's plan. But like so many other women, her plans shifted over time. Here Katie opens up about why she changed her min...

In this episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs , I sit down with Sara Nay, the CEO of Duct Tape Marketing, to talk about what it really looks like to grow a thriving career and a family without completely burning out in the process. As a mom of two young girls and a marketing leader, Sara shares her personal story about her journey from intern to CEO, and the many burnout moments she's faced a...

You've seen the flawless family photos, the perfect trips to Disney and the moms who look like they've got it all together. Maybe you've even been the person posting the images of a life everybody else wants for themselves. But what's not there are the meltdowns, the stress, and the chaos behind the scenes that never seems to make it on social media. In this bonus episode of Overcaffeinated and Ou...

You can be tired and overwhelmed while juggling a million things...but are you burned out? In today's episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs , I break down the key differences between stress and burnout, why those differences matter and how you can benefit from different strategies and types of support. You'll learn things like: The mindset clues that tell you whether you're “just” stressed or...

In today's episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs , I had the opportunity to speak to Coach Jim Laird. Jim is a seasoned strength and conditioning expert with nearly 30 years of coaching experience, dedicated to empowering burned-out, high-achieving moms to reclaim their vitality. Since 1997, Jim has guided a wide range of clients, from everyday mothers to professional athletes in the NFL, LPG...