Season three has come to a close… somewhat sooner than originally planned. And that’s okay, friends.

After a year full of parenting, work, personal and professional growth, creative projects, performances, travel, summer schedules, and trying to keep all the plates spinning, we’re talking about something that’s become impossible to ignore: burnout

In this episode, we explore the difference between burnout and simply falling out of a hyperfocus, why every passion project eventually moves beyond the “honeymoon phase,” and what it looks like to keep showing up after the initial excitement fades.

We also discuss:

• Why burnout makes even the things you love feel like another item on the to-do list
• The ADHD cycle of hyperfocus, all-or-nothing energy, and learning to build something sustainable
• Rest as a necessity—not something you have to earn
• The guilt many of us feel when we slow down
• Finding joy, novelty, and perspective when life starts feeling heavy
• Raising kids who are allowed to make mistakes (and occasionally clean a toilet because of them!)

As we wrap up Season 3, we’re taking our own advice and giving ourselves permission to rest before returning for Season 4 in September. Thank you for listening, sharing, encouraging us, and growing this community with us.

Until next season…remember: rest isn’t a reward—it’s part of the rhythm.

Links:

• Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski & Amelia Nagoski
• Atlas Obscura (for discovering hidden gems near home and while traveling)

Recorded in the Such-N-Such Media Studios at Liberty Plaza in downtown Winston-Salem, we are produced by Tim Beeman for Such-N-Such Media. Theme music is by Doug Davis.

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Today’s episode is something a little different.

As we wind down our third season (don’t worry—we’re already recording Season 4!), it’s summertime out there, and Sarabeth and Anne are ready to embrace a slower pace and recover from a very busy year.

Between shifting schedules, changing family routines, and general life burnout, this season of life feels… full. So Sarabeth had a brilliant idea: record this episode separately from home and share two of our published articles from the Davidson Local. Producer Tim—our hero, as always—stitched it all together for today’s episode.

First up, Sarabeth shares “Big Feelings,” reflecting on, well… big feelings—our emotions, our kids’ emotions, and why honoring them matters.

Then Anne shares “Beyond Baby Showers: Why We Need to Talk About Postpartum,” along with some of what inspired her to write about such a personal and vulnerable topic.

Finally, Sarabeth sends us off with some reflection and excitement to return to the studio soon!

Links:
View our Linktree to access our published articles.
For more information on postpartum mental health, visit Moms’s; Mental Health Matters: and select Find Help for immediate resources.
If you haven’t yet, Purchase Birth Vibes by Jen Hamilton
Dr. Becky at Good Inside

Recorded in the Such-N-Such Media Studios at Liberty Plaza in downtown Winston-Salem, we are produced by Tim Beeman for Such-N-Such Media. Theme music is by Doug Davis.

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Episode 51: Try the Hobby, Join the Team, Make the Deviled Eggs

This week on Mama’s Gonna Make It, we start by talking about kids, hobbies, sports, and creativity… and somehow end up discussing gochujang, embroidery fails, pickle jar egg-peeling hacks, and deviled eggs.

Which, honestly, feels pretty on brand.

Sarabeth, Anne, and Producer Tim get into the pressure kids (and adults) feel to already be good at things before they even start — whether that’s sports, music, art, cooking, or picking up a random hobby just because it looked fun.

We talk about why trying things matters even if there’s no trophy, paycheck, scholarship, or side hustle waiting at the end.

Along the way:
• Exposing kids to lots of experiences and letting them discover what sticks
• Healthy competition vs. when sports culture gets weird
• Why kids are sometimes braver than adults when it comes to trying new things
• Building resilience without crushing joy
• The pressure to monetize hobbies
• Imposter syndrome, creative courage, and being bad at things on purpose
• Remembering how to play as adults
• Plus: an unexpected detour into food that absolutely did not need to happen (but we stand by it)

Big takeaway? Don’t wait until you’re guaranteed to be good at something before you let yourself enjoy it.

Try the hobby. Join the team. Make the deviled eggs.

Connect with us:
Follow along on Instagram and Facebook @mamasgonnamakeit

Recorded in the Such-N-Such Media Studios at Liberty Plaza in downtown Winston-Salem, we are produced by Tim Beeman for Such-N-Such Media. Theme music is by Doug Davis.

Love what you hear? Donate in any amount to support our podcast or via LinkTree in bio coff.ee/mamasgonnamakeit