Burned Out & Overwhelmed? Dr. Sheryl Ziegler Has the Cure for Modern Motherhood and Mommy Burnout

Behind the curated Instagram posts, color-coded calendars, and carpool lanes is a silent epidemic: burnout.

Especially for moms.

It’s the kind of chronic exhaustion that coffee can’t fix. It’s the mental load of remembering the dentist appointment, the science project, the groceries, the group chat. And it's the emotional weight of showing up for everyone — every day — while feeling more disconnected from yourself with each passing week.

On The She Believed She Could Podcast, Dr. Sheryl Ziegler, clinical psychologist and author of Mommy Burnout, joined us for a powerful conversation about what’s really going on beneath the surface of motherhood — and how to take your life back before it’s too late.

“Burnout doesn’t just mean you’re tired. It means you’re disconnected — from joy, from purpose, from people. And connection is the cure.”

— Dr. Sheryl Ziegler

We’ve been told that a good mom gives 100% to her family, her career, her partner, her friends… and maybe, if there’s time left over, herself. But this “superwoman” narrative isn’t empowering — it’s exhausting.

Dr. Ziegler breaks down why today’s moms are facing unprecedented levels of stress and anxiety. It’s not because we’re failing — it’s because we were never meant to carry it all alone. And pretending that we can is what’s keeping us stuck in a cycle of overwhelm.

So what’s the answer? Not another productivity hack. Not a better planner. Not pushing through.

It’s connection.

Connection to your community. To your identity outside of motherhood. To the people who see you, hear you, and support you.

Dr. Ziegler’s approach is deeply human — and deeply healing. She offers actionable ways to break the silence, ask for help, and rebuild your life from a place of authenticity instead of expectation.

“When we reconnect — with ourselves and with others — we remember we were never meant to do this alone.”— Dr. Sheryl Ziegler

If you’ve been feeling burned out, you’re not alone. And more importantly — there’s nothing wrong with you. Burnout is a signal, not a failure. It’s your body and soul asking for something more sustainable.

So take this as your permission slip:

• To rest.

• To ask for help.

• To choose connection over perfection.

• And to believe that taking care of yourself is not selfish — it’s essential.

Catch the Episode

🎧 Tune in to this must-listen episode of The She Believed She Could Podcast for a raw, real conversation that every woman needs to hear. Dr. Sheryl Ziegler’s insights will leave you feeling seen, supported, and empowered to reclaim your peace — one intentional decision at a time.

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You don’t have to do it all alone — and you don’t have to keep pushing through. Give yourself permission to rest. 💛