Episode 76: Why Moms Feel Burned Out When Their Values and Priorities Don't Match | Family Time, Healthy Boundaries & Intentional Living

Episode 76: Why Moms Feel Burned Out When Their Values and Priorities Don't Match | Family Time, Healthy Boundaries & Intentional Living

June 7, 2026 · 22 min · Episode 79

About this episode

Nikki discusses the connection between mom burnout and misaligned priorities, emphasizing the importance of aligning daily life with core values.

What if the reason you're feeling burned out isn't because you're doing too much... What if it's because your daily life no longer reflects what matters most? In this episode of Struggle & Strength: Moms Balancing It All with Nikki, Nikki shares a powerful realization she had after returning from a family vacation to Alaska. What started as a trip to relax, reconnect, and recharge became a wake-up call about the gap between her values and her priorities. For years, Nikki believed burnout came from having too much on her plate. But after stepping away from the daily chaos of work, activities, schedules, and responsibilities, she realized something deeper: Her calendar wasn't aligned with what she valued most. In this episode, Nikki shares:• Why busy moms often feel overwhelmed even when they're doing everything "right"• The connection between mom burnout and misaligned priorities• How family time, healthy boundaries, and intentional living can reduce stress• The surprising lessons she learned from simplifying life on vacation• Three core values guiding her decisions this summer• Practical questions every working mom should ask herself If you're feeling exhausted, stretched…

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