54 | Always Feeling Behind as a Mom in Business? Here's Why (Part 1)

54 | Always Feeling Behind as a Mom in Business? Here's Why (Part 1)

February 5, 2026 · 13 min · Season 2 · Episode 54

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In this episode, Ashleigh Foy discusses the feeling of being behind as a Christian mom and business owner, exploring the impact of invisible expectations and offering insights for overcoming this pressure.

Feeling behind as a Christian mom is something many faith-led business owners quietly carry every single day. You're moving all day long — helping, working, responding, trying — and yet the to-do list never feels smaller. In fact, it often feels like it's growing. In this episode of Sustainable Foundations Podcast, Ashleigh walks through why this constant feeling of being behind has less to do with time management and more to do with invisible expectations you've been trying to live up to without realizing it. You'll discover: Why planners, routines, and productivity tips haven't solved this feeling How "behind" is often tied to standards you never consciously chose The subtle pressure Christian moms in business carry every day A simple exercise to make those invisible expectations visible How this connects to the story of Mary and Martha in Gospel of Luke 10:38–42 By the end of this episode, you won't just feel understood — you'll have a piece of paper in front of you that reveals the real source of the pressure you've been carrying. This is the first conversation in a series that will help you see why this feeling has followed you through every season of motherhood and business…

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