From the outside, it probably looks like you’re doing it all—and doing it well. You’ve checked all the boxes: crushing it at work, holding things down at home, maybe even taking on a volunteer project or two.

But on the inside? You might be asking yourself:
How much longer can I keep going like this?

In this week’s episode of The Mental Offload, I sit down with Lori Oberbroeckling—senior corporate leader, mom of four, author of Secrets of Supermom, and someone who’s lived through the very burnout she now helps other women recover from.

We’re talking about that dangerous space high-achieving women fall into when busy becomes a badge of honor, and even the things we once loved start to feel like obligations.

You catch yourself saying, “It’s just this week, next week will be better”...for months on end. Meanwhile, your energy is slowly draining away.

What You'll Learn:

• The often-overlooked early warning signs of burnout for working mothers

• Why being overloaded doesn’t mean you’re a failure

• How to set boundaries without blowing up your life

• What parts of the ‘supermom’ label to embrace

Burnout isn’t inevitable. Listen in for Lori’s inspiring take on the small changes that can steer you out of burnout.

For more information, visit The Mental Offload.

Go getters always manage to get it done.

But for some of you, it’s often “just in the nick of time”.

Are you jumping from one last-minute push to the next late-night sprint?

Have you convinced yourself that this is simply the cost of being successful, high-achieving, and in demand?

I know, I know. You want to focus on the result: you’re meeting deadlines. Getting s*** done.

I used to tell myself I “worked best under deadline”.

But, then I realized my processes were keeping the stakes high and the stress higher.

“Cutting it close” isn’t a productivity strategy. It’s a disordered way of working.

And over time, it chips away at your capacity, your confidence, and possibly even your credibility — even if you're still technically delivering.

In this episode, I pull back the curtain on a mindset that many high-performing working mothers assume is unavoidable:

Working with zero margin.

It looks like constant pressure. And maybe taking pride in being able to handle “whatever comes your way” — while always operating at the brink of burnout.

Here’s the hard truth:

Constant urgency may make you feel productive, but it’s actually a slow drain on your leadership and your talent.

We’re not talking about dropping the ball.

We’re talking about getting it down the field more effectively.

What You'll Learn:

• Why “just-in-time” delivery erodes trust — even when the work is technically on time

• The hidden tax of trying to “do it all” without the right support

• Why your adrenaline-based productivity is blocking your creativity and long-term strategy

• How to start creating margin and lead time — and why it’s the key to peace, polish, and presence

For more information, visit The Mental Offload.

If you've ever found yourself trying to stay calm in a heated meeting—or keeping your cool with a tantruming child—you know: try harder is not the answer.

In this week’s episode of The Mental Offload, I continue my powerful conversation with nervous system expert Jane Pilger. We dive deep into how you can regulate your nervous system—and help others regulate, too—even in the midst of difficult conversations.

We explore the real reason emotional spirals happen, even when we think we’re "fine." More importantly, you'll learn how to work with your body’s built-in systems to stay grounded, even when the world around you is anything but.

This is about leadership from the inside out—whether you're managing a colleague gone rogue, an adult toddler, or an actual toddler.

What You'll Learn:

• The critical difference between feeling safe and actually being safe (and why it matters for every conversation you have)

• Why "tough love" doesn’t work (and what does)

• How to use co-regulation intentionally—at work, with your kids, and with your partner

• What to do when the person you're talking to isn't capable of rational discussion in the moment

If you want to lead with more presence, power, and peace…this episode is a must-listen.

For more information, visit The Mental Offload.