Why Parents Today Are Running on Empty—And What Might Actually Help
Description
This week we’re talking about something so many parents are feeling right now: overwhelm. From the constant pressure to do everything “right” to the guilt that creeps in when we fall short, it’s no wonder burnout is everywhere. We unpack why this feels so intense for our generation of parents, reflect on how it compares to our own childhoods, and share realistic strategies for building resilience in our kids—and ourselves. Plus, a few of our favorite finds this week that make life just a little easier.
Show Notes:
-2:20 – Natasha shares how she’s feeling and why she’s been getting sick so often
-5:40 – Millennial Must-Haves:
-Dr. Organic Mommy’s favorite Amazon cutting board-https://amzn.to/4jdqauM
-Be Micro freeze-dried microgreens-https://bemicro.farm/products/broccoli-microgreens-booster?srsltid=AfmBOoqdZuId545V-J-tNRCdut40bfdFiwROhw--HDLCh93PfnOKfpwX&selling_plan=3502768190
-7:00 – Upping our antioxidant game + a shoutout to Dr. Vivian’s Substack
-9:30 – Our thoughts on the Wyldr hydration cup-https://wyldr.com (USE CODE DRORGANICMOMMY)
-11:00 – Main Topic: Overwhelm
-Why parents today are feeling more overwhelmed than ever
-What we can do to lighten the load
-12:30 – How to build resilience in our kids
-13:00 – Was it always like this, or is something different now?
-20:00 – What to do with the guilt of not being able to do it all
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