Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs

In this episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs we're talking about the kind of burnout that shows up in early motherhood – something no one really prepares you for. I'm joined by licensed therapist and mom of two, Laura Todd, who specializes in maternal mental health and early childhood. She shares both her professional insight and personal experience navigating burnout after becoming a mother including the identity shifts, value conflicts and pressure that so many women

In this episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs we're talking about something that doesn't get nearly enough attention – the relationship between financial stress and burnout. I'm joined by financial coach and author Adam Koren, who shares a refreshingly compassionate approach to money. Adam doesn't rely on shame, strict rules or telling people to “just try harder.” Because the truth is, as stressful as money management can be, when you're already burned out it just hits h

In this episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I'm talking with Kari Hurd, speaker, bestselling author, podcast host, coach and consultant about how she went from living by everyone else's “shoulds” to reclaiming a life that actually lights her up. Kari shares her journey from burnout, people-pleasing and living for appearances to slowing down, reconnecting with herself, and building a life on her own terms. Kari gets real about: The moment she realized “fine” wasn't fine

What happens when you're raising a baby, managing a career and holding down the home front while your spouse travels for work? In this episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I sit down with Ashley Bandemer, a new mom and multi-passionate entrepreneur who is building three businesses while navigating motherhood, partnership and the invisible load so many moms carry. Ashley shares the honest reality behind what it looks like to be both the default parent and the CEO during

In today's episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I'm joined by Michelle Kivisto, a current marketing specialist and former sales manager who stepped away from her career for 10 years to become a stay-at-home mom. What she didn't expect was how quietly she would begin to lose her sense of identity in the process. After reentering the workforce as a marketing specialist, Michelle found creative outlets that helped her reconnect with herself and build community beyond mothe

In today's episode of Overcaffeinated and Out of Effs I'm joined by Gretchen de Castellane, a former corporate leader who spent more than 20 years leading creative teams at Mattel for billion-dollar brands like Barbie and Hot Wheels, all while raising her child as a single mom. It was exciting, meaningful work but over time she poured so much of herself into the role that she lost sight of who she really was. Eventually, life gave her the nudge she didn't know she needed. The