If you’ve ever backed out of a boundary, a goal, or a decision because it felt uncomfortable… this episode is for you.

In this episode of Mom Maintenance, we’re unpacking why discomfort feels so intense — and why your brain mistakes it for danger.

You’ll learn how your survival brain reacts to uncertainty, why growth always feels awkward at first, and how most moms unintentionally let discomfort make their decisions for them.

Most moms think they’re failing because they lack motivation or self-discipline. They assume it’s a character flaw — something wrong with them.

But it’s not.

In this episode, I break down the Motivational Triad and explain why your brain is wired for survival — not growth. When you understand why you seek pleasure, avoid pain, and conserve energy, you stop making your struggles mean something about your identity as a mom.

And once you understand it, you can stop fighting yourself — and start leading your brain instead.

Sometimes when you are overwhelmed by emotions, you don't realize the mental chaos is a result of your thoughts. Simply being aware of your thoughts can help quiet the mental storm.