Episode 16 - Why You Keep Reacting (And How to Start Living More Intentionally)

Episode 21 — When Life Keeps Knocking You Down

Hey mama, Have you ever gone through a season where it felt like life just kept hitting you before you had a chance to recover from the last thing? Maybe you’ve still been showing up on the outside - taking care of people, getting things done, carrying responsibilities - while internally feeling emotionally exhausted, overwhelmed, disconnected from yourself, or like your nervous system just can’t catch up. Maybe you’ve wondered why rest doesn’t seem to “fix” it. Or why things that normally bring you joy suddenly feel harder to access. Maybe you’ve even quietly questioned yourself, wondering, “Why can’t I just bounce back?” In today’s episode, I’m sharing a very personal conversation about burnout, cumulative overwhelm, nervous system exhaustion, and what happened when I finally hit a breaking point after months of emotional stress, physical exhaustion, and trying to keep everything moving. We talk about the pressure so many women feel to handle hard seasons gracefully, the quiet shame that can come when we suddenly don’t feel like ourselves anymore, and the realization that emotional awareness does not make us immune to being human. I also share some of the small things that slowly helped me begin finding my footing again — slowing down, letting some things go, asking for help, moving my body gently, breathing deeply, finding tiny moments of joy again, and learning that resilience doesn’t always look like immediately bouncing back. Sometimes it looks much quieter than that. What if healing starts smaller than we think? What if your body isn’t failing you, but asking for care? What if resilience isn’t about pushing harder, but about staying connected to yourself while life feels hard? And what if needing more rest than expected isn’t weakness… but wisdom? If you’ve been carrying a lot lately, I hope this episode reminds you that you are not failing because you’re human. You are allowed to slow down. You are allowed to need support. And you are allowed to come back to yourself gently. This episode is part of the I’ve Got You Mama podcast - a show for moms and women who want to care for their whole self, live with intention, and find joy without pressure or burnout. Resources Mentioned * Joyful Reinvention Coaching * Nervous system regulation * Breathwork / slow exhale breathing * Journaling for emotional processing * The story of Elijah and burnout/restoration Connect + What’s Next If this episode resonated, I’d love for you to: * subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss future episodes * share this conversation with a friend who might need this message right now Next week on the podcast, we’ll be talking about: Opening Your World Through Service, Adventure & Impact - a conversation with Lindsay Bowen about humanitarian work, purpose, adventure, and the ways meaningful experiences can expand our lives. Whenever you’re ready, press play. I’m really glad you’re here. And I’ve got you, mama.

Episode 20: The Missing Piece in Personal Growth (Mindset Isn’t the Whole Story) with Molly Claire

Hey mama, Have you ever felt frustrated because you know the mindset tools… but you still feel stuck? Maybe you understand the thoughts you “should” be thinking, but your emotions still feel heavy. Maybe your nervous system feels overwhelmed, your body feels exhausted, or you keep wondering why growth still feels hard even when you’re trying so hard to do all the “right” things. What if there’s nothing wrong with you? What if healing and growth were never meant to be about fixing yourself… but about understanding yourself more fully? In today’s conversation, I sit down with my mentor, Molly Claire, to talk about the missing pieces in personal growth — the parts many of us were never taught to pay attention to. We talk about emotions, nervous systems, habits, self-connection, compassion, and what it actually looks like to care for yourself as a whole human being instead of constantly trying to “push through.” This conversation honestly felt a little full-circle for me because so much of my own growth over the last few years has come from learning that mindset matters… but it isn’t the whole story. What happens when your body is carrying stress your thoughts can’t simply override? What if self-compassion actually creates more resilience instead of less? What if rest is not weakness, but part of growth itself? And what would change if you stopped viewing your struggles as character flaws and started seeing them with more understanding and grace? I hope this episode reminds you that you are not failing because you are human. You are allowed to grow gently. You are allowed to need support. And you are allowed to reconnect with yourself along the way. This episode is part of the I’ve Got You Mama podcast — a show for moms and women who want to care for their whole self, live with intention, and find joy without pressure or burnout. Resources Mentioned * Molly Claire: https://www.mollyclaire.com/ [https://www.mollyclaire.com/]  * She Rises: Insights and Wisdom from The Women of the Masterful Coach Collective: https://amzn.to/4nzHNIW [https://amzn.to/4nzHNIW]  * Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg: https://amzn.to/42JoymI [https://amzn.to/42JoymI] , https://tinyhabits.com/ [https://tinyhabits.com/]  * Joyful Reinvention: https://joyfulreinvention.com/ [https://joyfulreinvention.com/]  * Maria Hendershot Coaching on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahendershot.coaching/ [https://www.instagram.com/mariahendershot.coaching/]  Connect + What’s Next If this episode resonated, I’d love for you to: * subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss future episodes * share this conversation with a friend who might need this message right now Next week on the podcast, we’ll be talking about: When Life Keeps Knocking You Down — a personal conversation about nervous system overwhelm, emotional exhaustion, resilience, and what helped me begin finding my footing again. Whenever you’re ready, press play. I’m really glad you’re here. And I’ve got you, mama.

EPISODE 19 Motherhood Wasn’t Where I Lost Myself (It’s Where I Found Myself)

Hey mama, Have you ever looked around at your life and realized that so much of who you are has been shaped by caring for everyone else? Not in a resentful way. Not because you regret it. But because for so long, your attention, energy, and love have naturally been poured outward first. And maybe now—whether your children are growing up, your season is shifting, or you simply have a tiny bit more space to breathe—something inside you has started whispering again. Not necessarily for a completely different life. Not for more pressure or achievement. Just… for more connection with yourself again. What parts of you have quietly been shaped through motherhood that you maybe never fully noticed before? How has this season softened you, stretched you, or revealed strengths you once overlooked in yourself? Are there parts of you that have been waiting patiently in the background for years—dreams, creativity, joy, movement, rest, wonder? And what would it look like to care for yourself with the same tenderness you’ve spent so many years giving to everyone else? In this episode, we’re talking about motherhood identity, growth, and the idea that becoming doesn’t stop once we become mothers. Maybe motherhood wasn’t where you lost yourself at all. Maybe it was one of the places that shaped you most deeply. And maybe this next season isn’t about becoming someone completely different—it’s about meeting yourself more honestly within the life you already have. You don’t have to rush this process. You don’t have to reinvent yourself overnight. And you don’t have to choose between loving your family deeply and reconnecting with yourself too. You’re allowed to become again. This episode is part of the I’ve Got You Mama podcast — a show for moms and women who want to care for their whole self, live with intention, and find joy without pressure or burnout. Resources Mentioned There are no formal resources mentioned in this episode. Connect + What’s Next If this episode resonated, I’d love for you to: ● subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss future episodes ● share this conversation with a friend who might need this message right now Whenever you’re ready, press play. I’m really glad you’re here. And I’ve got you, mama.

Episode 18: Perfectly Disguised — The Mask of Having It All Together (with Angela Gaskin)

Episode 18 Show Notes Hey mama, Have you ever had one of those moments where you stop and think… everything in my life looks good… so why don’t I feel good? Maybe you’re showing up, getting things done, keeping all the plates spinning—and from the outside, it looks like you have it all together. But inside, does it ever feel heavy? A little disconnected? Like you’re going through the motions more than actually living them? In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with Angela Gaskin for a conversation that speaks directly to this experience. Together, we gently pull back the curtain on what happens when the “superhero cape” we’ve been wearing starts to feel more like a mask. And what might it be costing you to keep holding everything together so tightly? Have you noticed moments where you feel more reactive than present? Or where you’re not quite sure what you actually want anymore? And if you slowed down—even just for a second—what might you hear underneath all the noise? You are not alone in this. So many women find themselves here at some point, and it doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong. It simply means something inside of you is asking for your attention. Today’s episode is an invitation to notice that, to get curious about it, and to take one small step back toward yourself—without pressure, without judgment, and without needing to have it all figured out. You’re in the right place. This episode is part of the I’ve Got You Mama podcast — a show for moms and women who want to care for their whole self, live with intention, and find joy without pressure or burnout. 📌 Resources Mentioned This episode is an interview with Angela Gaskin, a master certified, trauma-informed life coach, speaker, and international bestselling co-author of She Rises. Angela helps women build emotional resilience and create meaningful, lasting change. Drawing from her own journey through heartbreak, healing, and reinvention, she blends deep empathy with practical, science-backed tools to guide women back to their authentic selves. Her coaching philosophy centers on the belief that true strength doesn’t come from perfection—but from the courage to be real, vulnerable, and connected. Through mindset work, self-connection, and tools like Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), she helps women cultivate inner safety and confidence from within. You can connect with Angela here: angelagaskincoaching.com [http://angelagaskincoaching.com] 💛 Connect + What’s Next If this episode resonated, I’d love for you to: * subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss future episodes * share this conversation with a friend who might need this message right now Whenever you’re ready, press play. I’m really glad you’re here. And remember—you’ve got this. And I’ve got you, mama.

EPISODE 17: The Moments You Don’t Want to Miss (For the Mom in a Season of Change)

Hey mama, Are you in a season where things feel like they’re changing… even if you can’t fully name how? Maybe life feels full in a way that’s hard to explain. Busy, emotional, meaningful—all at the same time. And somewhere in the middle of it, you might find yourself wondering how to hold onto these moments… without feeling like they’re slipping through your fingers. What if this season isn’t something to hold onto tighter—but something to be in more intentionally? What if the moments you don’t want to miss aren’t the easiest ones, but the ones that stretch you a little… the ones that ask more of you… the ones that don’t always feel convenient? In this episode, I’m sharing a personal story about one of those seasons—what it looked like to walk through the “lasts” of one chapter while beginning to see the “firsts” of another. What would it look like to be fully present in the middle of change, instead of bracing against it? Where might you be so focused on what’s ending that you haven’t yet made space for what’s beginning? You don’t have to rush through this. You don’t have to figure it all out. You’re allowed to be in the middle of it—and still find something meaningful there. You’re in the right place. This episode is part of the I’ve Got You Mama podcast — a show for moms and women who want to care for their whole self, live with intention, and find joy without pressure or burnout. 📌 Resources Mentioned There are no formal resources mentioned in this episode. (Any links, programs, or tools referenced will always be listed here for clarity.) 💛 Connect + What’s Next If this episode resonated, I’d love for you to: * subscribe to the podcast so you don’t miss future episodes * share this conversation with a friend who might need this message right now Next week on the podcast, we’ll be talking about: For the Mom Who Feels Like She’s Holding It All Together (with Angela Gaskin) Whenever you’re ready, press play. I’m really glad you’re here. And remember—you’ve got this. And I’ve got you, mama.