From Thriving to Just Surviving: An Open & Honest Conversation about Parental Burnout

From Thriving to Just Surviving: An Open & Honest Conversation about Parental Burnout

From The Careers and Cartwheels Podcast by Pamela and Zana

May 9, 2026 · 57 min · Episode 15

About this episode

This episode discusses the realities of parental burnout and the challenges parents face while juggling various responsibilities.

In this episode, we're having a very real conversation about something so many parents are feeling...but not always talking about: Parental Burnout. From losing motivation for things we once loved, to feeling constantly overstimulated, emotionally exhausted, and stuck in survival mode - this episode dives into the reality of trying to juggle careers, kids, relationships and the invisible mental load of motherhood. We chat about: What parental burnout actually feels like The pressure of trying to "do it all" The all-or-nothing cycle with health, fitness and food Why afternoons and evenings can feel so overwhelming The guilt that comes with needing time for yourself. Small, realistic things that are helping us cope. This isn't an episode about having all the answers. It's an honest conversation for the parents who feel like they're running on empty while still showing up every single day. Because sometimes life looks less like thriving...and more like just surviving.

People in this episode

Hosts: Pamela, Zana

Topics covered

  • parental burnout
  • mental health
  • parenting challenges
  • self-care
  • work-life balance

Keywords

  • parental burnout
  • emotional exhaustion
  • survival mode
  • self-care
  • parenting
  • mental load
  • overstimulation

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