Mar 30, 2026

Mom Burnout is Real: Why You’re So Exhausted and What do Do About, With Kim Anderson.

Hosted By: Candace Nassar

Are you a mom running on empty? You’re not alone.

In this episode, Candace sits down with Kim Anderson — licensed therapist and founder of Elevate Moms — to have the honest conversation every exhausted mom needs to hear.

Kim breaks down why mom burnout goes so much deeper than just being tired. It’s the bone-deep depletion, the emotional disconnection from the people you love most, and the sneaky ways society’s “do it all” expectations — combined with our own people-pleasing tendencies — quietly drain us dry.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • How to spot the early warning signs of burnout before it hits rock bottom
  • Why setting boundaries isn’t selfish — it’s survival
  • How finding the right mom community can be a total game-changer
  • What EMDR therapy is and how healing old wounds can make you a more present, peaceful mom

Whether you’re in the thick of the chaos or just starting to feel the cracks, this episode meets you where you are — with zero judgment and real tools you can actually use.

Chapters

00:00 Feeling Overwhelmed as a Mom? Let’s Talk Burnout

02:40 What Does Burnout Actually Look Like in Motherhood?

05:15 Is Society Setting Moms Up to Fail?

07:52 Early Warning Signs of Burnout Every Mom Should Know

10:46 What Actually Works for Managing Mom Burnout?

12:54 Is Comparison Stealing Your Joy in Motherhood?

15:17 Can Childhood Trauma Affect Your Parenting Today?

23:40 Simple, Practical Ways to Fight Mom Burnout Today

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Resources

Elevate Moms Website

Psychology Today resources

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