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Jenn Uren: Overwhelm

Jenn Uren talks about her journey into overwhelm and what she did to dig out and conquer it.

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Jenn Uren is the host of the This Mom Knows Podcast.  She shares with us how she found herself buried in overwhelm and feeling like everything was out of control, how pride played into keeping her trapped in overwhelm, and how laundry saved her.

Connect with me Jenn and let me hear your thoughts:
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IG: https://www.instagram.com/thismomknowspodcast
Website: www.thismomknows.com 

Topics we discuss:

 

  • Experiencing overwhelm in life
  • The role of saying "yes" in causing overwhelm
  • The influence of family members and their attitudes towards saying "yes"
  • Realizing the impact of one's personality type on decision-making
  • The concept of being an obliger, motivated by external factors
  • The negative consequences of constantly saying "yes"
  • How overwhelm gradually creeps up on individuals
  • Coping with the loss of a child and the emotional challenges
  • Struggling with obligations and the need to meet perceived standards
  • The role of pride in resisting seeking help or making hard decisions
  • The turning point in her story that led to significant change
  • Learning to say "no" and the importance of intention and purpose
  • The process of taking control and making changes, starting with laundry
  • The transformation of tackling one challenge at a time
  • The hope and light that comes with addressing overwhelm
  • The purpose of the podcast "This Mom Knows" and its goals

Read about how to build your own laundry routine.

Link to transcript: https://www.thismomknows.com/blog/episode-1

About This Mom Knows

Moms know a lot of things, and when we start talking, ideas form, energy builds, and we take action. This Mom Knows is a place for moms to mompreneurs to find encouragement, connection, and maybe even collaboration but most importantly community with moms who know.  So, grab a cup of coffee, maybe a paper and pencil to jot down an idea or two, and let's discover what This Mom Knows.

 

 

 

  • pride
  • overwhelm
  • laundry
  • control
  • serving
  • overwhelmed
  • mom who is overwhelmed
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or "How Laundry Saved Me"
This Mom Knows
A podcast by Jenn Uren
Helping mompreneurs find the systems, tools, and connections to allow them to be their best as both mom and entrepreneur.
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