Ep.127 Mom Burnout is Real: Why You are so Exhausted and What to Do About It, with Kim Anderson

Send us Fan Mail If you’re feeling overwhelmed but want to reconnect with God in the middle of motherhood, we created a free 5-Minute Bible Habit Guide to help you start right where you are. 👉 Access it here 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 Resources Elevate Moms Website Elevate Moms Burnout guide Interested on Being a Mentor Mom? Mentor page Support the show Discover more about MomQ