Podcast Episode 369: Breaking the Overthinking Cycle: From Anxiety Spiral to Present Parenting
Ever find yourself stuck in a thought loop that starts with “Did I defrost the chicken?” and ends somewhere around “My kids will never move out, and I’ll be doing their laundry forever”? If your brain has ever taken you on that wild ride, welcome to the club. Overthinking is basically a full-time job for moms—and no one’s offering benefits. Whether it’s worrying about your teen driving solo, feeling guilty for snapping over a wet tank top, or mentally preparing for a future you haven’t even lived yet, our brains love to skip ahead to worst-case-scenario land like it’s Disneyland.
In this week’s episode, we’re diving into why overthinking feels so impossible to stop—especially when you’re juggling motherhood, work, and the pressure to “just relax” (as if!). You’ll hear some laugh-out-loud moments (like irrational panic over lost car keys), real confessions (hello, inner child issues), and those quiet, powerful realizations that remind you: oh yeah, I’m not crazy, I’m just overwhelmed. We talk about the real science behind anxiety loops, why rest isn’t a luxury but a necessity, and how to stop feeling like you’re failing when your brain won’t stop spiraling.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in a tornado of “what-ifs,” this episode is the calm in the storm. It’s not about being perfect or zen—it’s about being honest, finding tools that actually work, and finally giving yourself the grace you offer everyone else. So go ahead, give it a listen. It might just be the thing that helps you pause, breathe, and stop planning your kid’s future therapy sessions over a missing sock.
In this episode of the No Guilt Mom podcast you’ll learn:
- Why overthinking is a symptom of the “mental load,” not a personal flaw.
- How naming your “Step 20” thoughts helps stop the spiral.
- Your inner child might be the one freaking out—and that’s okay.
- Why permission slips are radical acts of self-care.
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