Why Exhausted Moms Feel Worse in Winter (And What Your Body Needs Right Now)

Do you feel more exhausted every winter — even when nothing about your life has technically changed?

Do you notice your patience shrinking, your motivation dropping, and small things suddenly feeling overwhelming?

This episode explains why that happens.

Winter doesn’t just change the weather. It changes how your brain and nervous system operate. And if you’re already running on empty, you feel those shifts harder.

Today we’re breaking down what’s scientifically different about winter compared to spring and summer — in plain, real-life language — so you can stop blaming yourself for a seasonal biological reality.

This isn’t about discipline. It isn’t about pushing harder. It’s about understanding your body.

And understanding brings relief.

• How reduced daylight changes brain chemistry

• Why your internal clock drifts in winter

• The role circadian rhythm plays in sleep and energy

• Why movement drops and stress builds up

• How vitamin D affects fatigue and mood

• Why your nervous system shifts into conservation mode

• Why exhausted moms feel winter more intensely

• The difference between failure and reduced biological margin

• How to cooperate with winter instead of fighting it

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