Feeling overwhelmed by your never-ending to-do list? You're not alone! In this episode of The Just Because Diaries, join me as I share real mom moments of overwhelm and burnout — tackling motherhood's mental load one step at a time while rediscovering the whimsy in everyday life.

From chaotic toy rooms to finding joy in small wins, this episode is a reminder to all moms to pause, smile, and embrace the magic in the mundane. Discover how leaning into whimsy in motherhood can transform your mom moments into joyful experiences, even when life feels frozen.

Whether you’re juggling mom burnout or just craving a little lighthearted fun, this episode offers authentic stories and encouragement to choose joy. If this resonates, please share it with a fellow mom friend, and don’t forget to reach out with your own Just Because Moments!

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Episode topics include: motherhood mental load, mom burnout, finding joy as a mom, whimsy in motherhood, everyday mom life, slow living, finding whimsy, whimsy in motherhood and choosing joy.

The week between Christmas and New Year’s can feel strangely light, and in this episode of The Just Because Diaries, I’m unpacking why. I talk about the seasonal mental load of the holidays, the relief that comes when it finally lifts, and the unexpected discovery of an Irish tradition that made that feeling make so much sense.

We talk about holiday stress, invisible labor, and the mental load of motherhood — and how normalized it’s become to carry all of it without even realizing it.

Then, in this week’s Just Because Moment, I’m leaning fully into whimsy: learning how to juggle, planning a butterfly cardigan, keeping twinkle lights up year-round, and dreaming about refurbishing a lava lamp — just because it’s fun.

If you’ve ever felt weirdly lighter after the holidays, questioned why rest feels uncomfortable, or wanted to bring a little more joy and whimsy into everyday life, this episode is for you.

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In this episode of The Just Because Diaries, I’m unpacking my family trip to California and looking ahead to the New Year while reflecting on a New Year's Eve of the past in a story I’ve been wanting to tell for a while: how one small, scary decision — booking a trip to Ireland — completely changed the trajectory of my life.

From studying abroad in Europe, to a spontaneous New Year’s Eve in Dublin, to meeting my husband in a crowded pub, this episode is about trusting your gut, believing in a little bit of fate, and pushing the button - even when you’re terrified.

I also share why I’m choosing whimsy over traditional New Year’s resolutions in 2026, how protecting joy and hope can be a quiet form of rebellion, and what it looks like to add more magic, presence, and lightheartedness into everyday life — especially when the world feels heavy.

If you’re an over-thinker, someone standing at the edge of a big decision, or anyone craving a softer, more intentional start to the New Year, this episode is for you.

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Write in with your thoughts or questions about an episode, or about anything and everything! Or share your own Just Because Moment! I'd love to celebrate your moment of joy and give you a shout out in a future episode! Shoot me an email any time to thejustbecausediaries@gmail.com.

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