I Thought I’d Feel Better By Now — A Spring Check-In for Tired Parents

About this episode

The episode discusses the emotional challenges parents face as they transition from winter to spring, highlighting feelings of exhaustion and pressure to re-engage.

I thought I’d feel better by now. The days are longer. The light is back. But instead of feeling energised… many parents feel exhausted, heavy, and behind. In this episode, I’m sharing what it really feels like to come out of winter in motherhood— the emotional backlog, the pressure to re-engage, and why spring isn’t always a fresh start. If this is where you are right now, this episode is for you.

Topics covered

• parenting
• emotional health
• spring
• motherhood
• exhaustion

Keywords

• parenting
• spring check-in
• emotional backlog
• motherhood
• exhaustion

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