EP77: Busking in Burnout When Denial Disguises itself as Motivation

Mums are the queens of “pushing through.” We wake up tired, we keep going, and when the world praises us for being “supermum,” we convince ourselves that exhaustion is just part of the job. But what if that drive isn’t motivation at all… what if it’s denial in disguise? In this episode, I talk about the quiet ways burnout sneaks into motherhood and why so many mums mistake running on empty for being strong.

Here’s what we explore together:

How mums confuse denial with motivation and why “pushing through” feels easier than slowing down

The subtle red flags of burnout that most mums ignore because “there’s no time” Why motherhood culture often glorifies sacrifice and exhaustion, leaving mums stuck in guilt when they try to rest

Practical shifts to step out of denial and start mothering from a place of balance, not burnout How choosing rest and honesty with yourself makes you a stronger, calmer, and happier mum

This episode is for you if: You find yourself saying “I’ll be fine, I just need to keep going” while secretly running on fumes

You feel guilty for even thinking about resting or doing something for yourself

You’ve normalised being exhausted but deep down you know it’s not sustainable

You want to break the cycle and show your kids what healthy motivation really looks like Motherhood doesn’t have to mean living in denial or numbing yourself with constant productivity.

Burnout isn’t proof of love, it’s proof that you’re carrying too much without support. And the good news? You can choose differently.