Torn: Finding a Mom Life Balance

Author: Torn

Motherhood can often leave a woman feeling torn between her emotions and reality, her job and personal life, friends and family. On Torn: Finding a Mom Life Balance, hosts Athena, and Mims share their journey, laugh their woes away, and dismantle the deceptions of motherhood by giving a new voice to mommy-hood. Cover art photo provided by Logos on the Go
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#179: Stop Stressing Me! Series – Why Am I Always on the Edge?
Episode 177
Thursday, 9 April, 2026

🎙️ Show Notes: In this episode, we we kickoff a series on stress by unpacking the invisible mental load of parenting, the pressure to “do it all,” and the societal systems that make it harder than it should be. From school schedules to work demands to self-imposed expectations—we’re naming it all and finding a path back to peace.🔥 What We’re Talking AboutThe invisible mental load parents carry every dayWhy modern life feels misaligned with family needsThe pressure to justify your time, energy, and boundariesThe reality of decision fatigue + overstimulationRecognizing when you’re “living on the edge” (snappy, overwhelmed, reactive)🚩 Signs You’re On the EdgeYou’re snapping at everything and everyoneYour inner dialogue sounds like: “I always… they never…”You feel like everything depends on youYou struggle to accept help (or control how it’s given)Small things feel like big triggers🛠️ Small Shifts to Move from Edge → PeaceName what you need (don’t wait until you explode)Take a timeout—step away before the breaking pointAsk for help—and accept it imperfectlyCheck your self-talk (“I always/they never” is a warning sign)Release control and focus on what you can manageInvite your family into your reality (share your stress, don’t hide it)❤️ Real Talk Moments“It’s not always exhaustion… sometimes it’s control.”You don’t have to carry it alone. Name it, share it, and give yourself permission to reset.🔗 Stay Connected, Torn TribeFollow us @TornMLB ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠.✉️Email: tornmlb@gmail.com💜 Choose Grace, Torn Tribe 💜