Have you ever felt like your heart is willing, but your body just can’t keep up?
You’re not alone, friend. In this week’s episode, I’m sharing from my own season of exhaustion—hospital stays, grief, caregiving, hormonal shifts, and that never-ending to-do list that doesn’t leave much room to breathe.

Through real-life reflection and gentle encouragement, I’ll walk you through the small but powerful reset that’s been helping me find peace again, even when life feels anything but peaceful. You’ll hear how long-term stress, fatigue, and hormones can impact patience and focus—and how one simple, one-minute practice, backed by both research and faith, can help you calm your body and mind before burnout hits.

This isn’t about perfection or self-care—it’s about surrender and peace right in the middle of motherhood. Backed by studies from Harvard Health (2023), USC (2019), Stanford (2020), and the APA (2022), I’ll share how to recognize your body’s cues, build gentle habits for recovery, and prepare your heart before the busy holiday season begins.

If you’ve been running on empty but still want to love your family well, this episode will help you exhale, breathe, and remember: God is here—you don’t have to do it all right now.

💛 You’ll hear how to:

Recognize your body’s warning signs before emotional overload hits

Create a one-minute “God is here” pause that fits into real life

Anchor your peace in prayer and presence during hormonal or high-stress seasons

Prepare for the holidays with calm, connection, and grace

XOXO,
💛 Katie

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🙏 Mentioned in this episode:

Harvard Health (2023) – “Burnout Recovery and the Power of Body Awareness”

Wendy Wood (2019), University of Southern California – “Good Habits, Bad Habits”

BJ Fogg (2020), Stanford Behavior Design Lab – “Tiny Habits”

Pew Research + APA (2022–2023) – “Spiritual Practices, Stress, and Emotional Regulation”