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Are you wondering if you should really be this tired? In this episode of That’s Good Parenting, Dori Durbin talks with trauma informed coach, educator, and author Calvalyn Day about mom burnout and the invisible emotional labor that makes momming feel so heavy.

This conversation explores why burnout is not just about doing too much, but about carrying the mental load, staying emotionally regulated, and being always available while your own nervous system never gets to rest.

In this episode, you will learn:

• Why mom burnout shows up as exhaustion, irritability, and emotional shutdown
• A simple grounding question to guide burnout recovery: “What do you want to feel?”
• Practical ways to build real breaks into your day, including the Quiet Box idea
• How to set limits around activities and expectations without guilt
• Why supporting moms helps kids too, especially kids with anxiety

If you have ever thought, “I love my kids but this feels like too much,” this episode is for you.

About Calvalyn Day
Calvalyn Day is a coach, author, speaker, lifelong lover of pizza and recent lover of a chai tea latte with almond milk. She is the mother of 4 daughters and mimi of 4 grandsons. Known for straight talk, rooted in science and sprinkled with faith, you leave the conversation not just inspired but ready for action.

Find and Follow Calvalyn
https://www.CalvalynDay.com
https://www.tiktok.com/@calvalynday
https://www.instagram.com/calvalyn

About Dori Durbin

Dori Durbin is a children’s book illustrator, book coach, ghostwriter, and podcast host who helps therapists, educators, and family-focused experts "kid-size" their work into children’s books that truly support kids and parents.

Her work centers on using stories as tools for emotional regulation, shared language, and connection — helping families navigate big feelings with clarity and care.

Connect with Dori

website: https://www.doridurbin.com
email: hello@doridurbin.com

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