Overwhelmed Working Mom | Peace, Identity, Overwhelm, Work Life Balance, Financial Stability

4. Who Am I? 3 Ways To Find Yourself Again When You Feel Lost in Motherhood

You look around at your life and barely recognize yourself anymore. Somewhere between the diapers, the dishes, the deadlines, the sleepless nights, and carrying everyone else’s needs, you started wondering what happened to you. And maybe underneath all of it, you’re quietly asking a question you’re almost afraid to say out loud: “Will I ever feel like myself again?” In this deeply honest episode, J. shares her raw journey through early motherhood, anxiety, loneliness, grief, and identity loss — and the two life-changing truths that helped her stop searching for the woman she used to be and embrace the woman God was shaping her into instead. You’ll walk away encouraged with practical and spiritual steps to help you: * Rebuild your identity in Christ * Make space for yourself again without guilt * Find community in the isolation of motherhood * Stop mourning who you used to be * Embrace the growth happening in this season Mama, you’re not lost. You’re evolving. And God has not forgotten you in the process. If this episode encouraged you, subscribe to the podcast and sign up for the newsletter at jpharrington.com [https://jpharrington.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com] for more encouragement and resources for overwhelmed working moms.

2. Try These Work From Home Tips, Get 6 Hours of Work Do With Kiddos At Home

Your to-do list is full… your kids are home… and you’re staring at both wondering, “How am I supposed to do this?” You have real work that needs your focus. Deadlines. Emails. Projects that require your brain—not just your presence. But at the same time, you have little people who need snacks, attention, structure… and let’s be honest, they’re not going to quietly entertain themselves all day. So what do you do? In this episode, we’re getting practical. You’ll learn how to actually structure your day so you can get meaningful work done while caring for your kids—without defaulting to screens all day or pushing everything to late nights. From separating low-focus and high-focus tasks, to using nap time strategically, to creative ways to work with your kids in the room or at the park—this is real-life workflow for real-life moms. Here are the Highlight books I mentioned: https://a.co/d/000xzSxi [https://a.co/d/000xzSxi] You’ve been carrying so much for so long that anxiety has started to feel normal. The racing thoughts, overwhelm, overstimulation, sleepless nights, and pressure to keep everyone afloat are leaving you exhausted, mama. In this episode, you’ll walk through the four biblical “Cs” that can help you confront anxious thoughts, reclaim your peace, and build spiritual resilience through God’s truth. If you’ve been feeling mentally, emotionally, and spiritually drained while trying to balance motherhood, work, and everything in between, this conversation will remind you that you are not alone and that victory over overwhelm is possible. Grab my book, Swords Up here: Swords Up on Amazon [https://a.co/d/0100HsAX?utm_source=chatgpt.com] You’ve been carrying so much for so long that anxiety has started to feel normal. The racing thoughts, overwhelm, overstimulation, sleepless nights, and pressure to keep everyone afloat are leaving you exhausted, mama. In this episode, you’ll walk through the four biblical “Cs” that can help you confront anxious thoughts, reclaim your peace, and build spiritual resilience through God’s truth. If you’ve been feeling mentally, emotionally, and spiritually drained while trying to balance motherhood, work, and everything in between, this conversation will remind you that you are not alone and that victory over overwhelm is possible. Grab my book, Swords Up here: Swords Up on Amazon [https://a.co/d/0100HsAX?utm_source=chatgpt.com] We’re also talking about what to do when naps are gone, your schedule feels unpredictable, and you need a plan that flexes with your life—not against it. And then… the piece most people skip. The shift that changes how your time actually works. If you’ve been feeling stuck between your responsibilities and your reality—this episode will help you move forward with clarity. And if you want more support like this—practical, faith-rooted guidance for your everyday life—head to jpharrington.com and join my newsletter.

3. Suffering From Mom Burnout? The One Book That Helped Me Get Rest I Needed

You’re not lazy. You’re not failing. You’re just tired… in a way sleep doesn’t fix. This episode is for the mom who is holding everything together on the outside—but feels like she’s unraveling on the inside. The one who keeps trying to “rest” but ends up right back in the same cycle of overwhelm, guilt, and mental noise. If you’ve ever thought, “Why can’t I just slow down?”… you’re not alone. In this conversation, we get honest about what’s really keeping you stuck—and why the kind of rest you’ve been chasing hasn’t worked. Because real rest doesn’t start with doing less… it starts somewhere deeper. As I share in this episode, the turning point came down to one truth: rest starts with surrender. And if you’re ready for that shift, I want to point you to the book that helped reframe everything for me: 📖 It’s All Under Control by Jennifer Dukes Lee https://a.co/d/0dAcOdVO [https://a.co/d/0dAcOdVO] 📖 Companion Bible Study https://a.co/d/0bfFMNRq [https://a.co/d/0bfFMNRq] You don’t have to keep striving your way into peace. There is another way—and you don’t have to figure it out alone. If this episode resonates, I’d love to walk with you deeper in this journey: 💌 Join my newsletter: https://jpharrington.com [https://jpharrington.com/] Take a breath, mama. You’re seen. And there’s a better way forward.

1. Are You An Angry Mom? Finding THIS Could Be The Key To Overcoming It

You love your kids… so why does it feel like you’re always one moment away from snapping? If you’ve found yourself yelling, overstimulated, and then drowning in guilt right after—you’re not alone. And more importantly… you’re not just “an angry mom.” In this episode of Overwhelmed Working Mom, we’re getting to the root of what’s really going on beneath your reactions. Because the truth is—your anger isn’t the problem, it’s the signal. You’ll be guided through a simple but powerful process to help you slow down, invite the Holy Spirit in, and uncover what’s actually triggering you in those overwhelming moments. This is about awareness, not shame—and finally understanding yourself in a way that leads to real change. ✨ In this episode, you’ll learn: * Why you’re not failing—you’re overwhelmed * How to identify what’s actually triggering your reactions * What to do in the moment when everything feels like too much * A practical + spiritual path to becoming the calm, present mom you want to be This episode will help you feel seen, understood, and equipped to respond differently—without carrying the weight of guilt. 📖 Get the book Swords Up: https://a.co/d/08EAkUlT [https://a.co/d/08EAkUlT]

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