Podcast Episode 361: The 5-Minute Rescue Plan: Emergency Stress Relief for Moms About to Lose It
Ever feel like you’re one spilled cup or one more “MOM!” away from totally losing it?
You’re not alone—and this episode is exactly what you need right now.
Inside, you’ll get a 5-minute rescue plan made specifically for those moments when you’re about to explode, melt down, or just shut off completely. These aren’t bubble bath tips. These are five real-world, research-backed reset tools that you can use in the middle of the chaos—whether you’re crying at the kitchen sink or clenching your jaw at a spreadsheet.
If you’ve been running on empty, snappy with your kids, or numb from the mental load, hit play. This episode gives you relief you can feel, in minutes.

In this episode of the No Guilt Mom podcast you’ll learn:
- That you’re not losing it—your “body budget” is just overdrawn.
- Why you’re not the only one snapping at your family and then crying in the laundry room.
- Your brain and body are actually trying to help you when you feel like you’re shutting down.
- Specific strategies and techniques to help reduce your stress in 5 minutes or less.
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