94 - "Is This Just How It Is?" Rebecca's Shift from Overwhelm to Ownership
The Life Coach for Working Moms PodcastShow Notes
In this episode, I'm joined by a Beyond Balance client who's a toddler mom and co-owns an architecture firm with her husband. She shares what it's really like to juggle parenting, partnership, and running a business—and the moment she realized that constant stress and exhaustion didn't have to be her default.
We talk about the myth of "being organized" and how her endless to-do lists were actually fueling her overwhelm. She shares how she learned to prioritize with intention, navigate sick days without spiraling, and reframe her work hours as a choice, not a burden.
She also opens up about her hesitation to join a group program and how, instead of getting lost in the crowd, she found herself getting double the coaching—learning from others' questions and applying those insights to her own life.
If you've ever wondered, "Is this just how it is?" this conversation will show you that it doesn't have to be.
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