S2:E:6- Refilling Your Cup: A Fresh Look at Mom Self-Care
From Messy but Meaningful (formerly Ed Pursuits) - Homeschooling Homesteading Healthy Living Podcast by Amber Semerau
August 6, 2025 · 35 min · Season 2 · Episode 6
About this episode
This episode explores the importance of self-care for moms and offers practical ways to incorporate it into daily life.
This is the first episode in a new Messy but Meaningful series on self-care for moms—and we’re kicking things off with real talk. What is self-care, really? And how do you find time for it when your days are already packed with kids, chores, and constant demands? I share a personal story, the truth about what happens when we don’t take care of ourselves, and why self-care isn’t selfish—it’s essential. We’ll explore the many forms self-care can take: from food, movement, and quiet time to journaling, hobbies, and routines that actually fill you up instead of draining you. You don’t need a spa day to feel human again. This episode is your permission slip to start where you are, use what you have, and build self-care into the rhythm of your real life. 🎧 Tune in now and get ready to rethink what self-care can look like—for you. Get my free 7 day Reset Journal when you sign up for the newsletter here: https://edpursuits.kit.com/resetjournal1 Follow me on instagram @edpursuitscom and facebook @edpursuits Check out the blog at edpursuits.com
People in this episode
Host: Amber Semerau
Topics covered
- self-care
- moms
- personal stories
- wellness
- daily routines
- mental health
Keywords
- self-care
- moms
- wellness
- personal stories
- daily routines
- mental health
- journaling
- hobbies
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