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224 | Feeling Stuck, Mama? What If Motivation Isn’t the Problem
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- May 19, 2026
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Summary
In today’s Purpose Pop-In, we’re talking about something so many overwhelmed moms experience but don’t always recognize: 👉 What if motivation isn’t actually the problem? If you’ve been feeling stuck, scattered, emotionally drained, or trapped in the same cycle of overwhelm and overthinking, this episode is for you. Maybe you’ve been waiting for the motivation to finally get your life together, feel inspired again, rediscover yourself, or figure out what direction to go in as a mom. But what if the real breakthrough comes from creating momentum instead of waiting to feel motivated? Inspired by a powerful quote from Socrates “The secret of change is to focus all your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new” this episode explores why so many moms stay stuck in survival mode, people pleasing, overcommitting, and filling their schedules with busy instead of fulfillment. Inside this quick but powerful episode, we talk about:✨ Why feeling stuck in motherhood can leave you constantly searching for external motivation✨ The connection between overwhelm, people pleasing, and lack of clarity✨ How staying busy can sometimes be a distraction from the deeper work you actually need✨ Why building a new foundation matters more than trying to “fix” your old life✨ The difference between waiting for change and creating momentum in your mom life✨ How loss of identity, self doubt, and feeling directionless can keep you trapped in a rut If you’ve been feeling like a “hot mess mama,” struggling with mom life balance, lacking motivation, or wondering why nothing seems to be changing no matter how hard you try, this episode will help you pause and ask yourself one important question: 👉 Am I waiting for motivation… or am I creating momentum? On Thursday, we’ll go deeper into prac…