Running on Empty – The Overwhelm Cycle

Running on Empty – The Overwhelm Cycle

After a few months away from the mic, Claudz returns with a tender reflection on what it really means to be “running on empty.” She opens up about the quiet exhaustion of motherhood, work, and mental load – and what it looks like to come back, slowly and softly, after a season of rest. Highlights: * Why she took a break (and how life really looked behind the scenes) * The invisible load and the exhaustion that lingers * Simple ways to slow down without guilt * A reminder that stepping away doesn’t mean falling behind Takeaways: 1. You don’t need to be productive to have worth. 2. Sometimes rest looks like stepping away. 3. Coming back quietly is still coming back. Let’s chat! All my links are here: https://thequietmultihyphenate.carrd.co/ [https://thequietmultihyphenate.carrd.co/] Keywords: motherhood burnout, slow living, gentle productivity, rest culture, work-life management, women in business

A Birthday Without the Party (And Why That’s Okay)

This year, my birthday didn’t look anything like the parties we’re used to. No balloons, no big feast, no noise. Just my family, delivery food, heavy rains outside, and one very unexpected surprise from my husband: a new tattoo carrying the words “Life is a beautiful chaos.” In this episode, I share why I’ve stopped doing big birthday celebrations, the quiet beauty of that day, and what it reminded me about the way we live and celebrate as adults. Sometimes, the best birthdays aren’t loud or extravagant. They’re simple, surprising, and deeply real. 💌 I’d love to hear from you: how do you like celebrating your birthday these days: quietly, or with a bang?  DM me on Instagram, @thequietmultihyphenate, or send me an email - virtuallyclaudz@gmail.com. Talk to you on our next episode! 😊💖 Let’s chat! All my links are here: https://thequietmultihyphenate.carrd.co/ [https://thequietmultihyphenate.carrd.co/]

When Life Reminds You to Pause

This week’s episode is a little different. No Canva tips. No systems talk. No client stories. Just me… showing up as I am — wife, mum, friend, and human — navigating a moment that reminded me how fragile and sacred life really is. After losing someone very close to our family, I found myself in that in-between space… where time slows down, and you begin to question what truly matters. This episode is a gentle pause — a reminder to breathe, to reflect, and to come home to what really matters. I’m not here to teach today, but maybe this reflection will meet you right where you need it. Whether you're juggling a full workload or sipping coffee in silence — I hope you find a moment of presence here. Mentioned in this episode: 1. Why “work-life awareness” matters more than balance 2. Letting go of the rush and leaning into what’s real 3. A personal reminder that time isn’t promised — so don’t wait to be present Take a moment, hit play, and pause with me. And if this episode speaks to your heart, I’d love for you to share it with someone who needs the reminder, too. 🎧 Tune in now wherever you listen to podcasts. Tag me, @thequietmultihyphenate [https://www.instagram.com/thequietmultihyphenate] — I’d love to hear how you’re choosing to pause today. Let’s chat! All my links are here: https://thequietmultihyphenate.carrd.co/ [https://thequietmultihyphenate.carrd.co/]  Subscribe to my humble blog: https://claudzcabbigat.substack.com/ [https://claudzcabbigat.substack.com/]

When The Quiet Gets Too Loud

The past few weeks, I hit a wall - not loudly, not dramatically, just quietly… painfully.  Everything started to feel too heavy - from client work to the dishes in the sink to the little mice in our apartment that I couldn't catch. It wasn’t one big breakdown moment. It was a slow build. The kind that creeps in quietly until you can’t hold it anymore. In this episode, I talk about the quiet kind of overwhelm - the kind we don’t always name or share. I’ll walk you through what I felt, what helped, and the gentle realisations that came from it. It’s a soft reminder that your worth isn’t tied to your productivity. You’re allowed to rest, to feel, and to ask for help. If you're in the thick of it too - this one’s for you. 🎧 Listen now and share with someone who needs a gentle nudge to take care of themselves. Let’s chat! All my links are here: https://thequietmultihyphenate.carrd.co/ [https://thequietmultihyphenate.carrd.co/]  Subscribe to my humble blog: https://claudzcabbigat.substack.com/ [https://claudzcabbigat.substack.com/]

My Beautiful Chaos (Reintroduction)

Hey, it’s Claudz. In this first episode of The Quiet Multi-Hyphenate, I’m taking you back - to the moments that shaped me, the losses that cracked me open, and the quiet choices that brought me here. From working at an LGU in my 20s to becoming a single mum, losing my husband, trying my luck overseas, navigating grief, remarrying, and building a new life from the ground up… this isn’t just a timeline of jobs and titles. It’s about choosing to keep going when everything feels like a mess. I didn’t have a plan. I had bills, babies, and a whole lot of doubt. But freelancing - specifically, virtual assistance - became the space where I could be both a mother and a woman with purpose. This episode is my reintroduction. A reminder that you don’t have to have it all figured out to begin again. That failures aren’t final. And that building a meaningful life doesn’t require noise — just honesty, curiosity, and the willingness to grow through the chaos. Whether you’re a mum in midlife, a multi-hyphenate finding your rhythm, or just someone who feels quietly overwhelmed... this one’s for you. If it resonates, share it with someone who might need it too. Let’s build something beautiful from the mess. Let’s chat! All my links are here: https://thequietmultihyphenate.carrd.co/ [https://thequietmultihyphenate.carrd.co/]