Why ”Me Time” Doesn’t Work for Moms

2026-01-01

Join The Joyful Mom Collective → https://www.skool.com/the-joyful-mom-membership-3522/about In this episode, we’re talking about the truth behind “me time”, and why it often doesn’t work for moms the way we’re told it should. So much self-care advice assumes life is calm, predictable, and manageable. But what happens when it’s not? When you’re navigating grief, stress, caregiving, emotional exhaustion, or simply carrying the weight of everything that needs to get done? Lisa shares openly about her own recent season of loss and uncertainty, including the pa...

Join The Joyful Mom Collective → https://www.skool.com/the-joyful-mom-membership-3522/about

In this episode, we’re talking about the truth behind “me time”, and why it often doesn’t work for moms the way we’re told it should.

So much self-care advice assumes life is calm, predictable, and manageable. But what happens when it’s not? When you’re navigating grief, stress, caregiving, emotional exhaustion, or simply carrying the weight of everything that needs to get done?

Lisa shares openly about her own recent season of loss and uncertainty, including the passing of her grandmother, her dad being in the ICU, and spending much of Christmas at the hospital. Through this experience, she reflects on why me time can feel impossible (and even ineffective), when it’s unplanned, unprotected, and treated as an afterthought.

This episode explores the shift from accidental self-care to intentional self-support, and why planning for yourself before the week begins can be a powerful act of self-respect. Lisa introduces the concept of Monday Hour One, also known as Sunday Service Sessions, as a gentle, compassionate way to check in with yourself, protect your energy, and create space for care — even when life feels heavy.

You’ll hear why starting with your own needs matters, how to treat your personal care like a non-negotiable appointment, and how intentional planning can help you feel supported inside your life instead of constantly trying to escape it.

This is a grounded, honest conversation for moms who are tired of feeling like they’re failing at self-care and are ready for something that actually works in real life.

If this episode resonated with you, you’re invited to join Lisa’s free community, where she hosts workshops and live Sunday Service Sessions to help moms intentionally create space for themselves. Some features are available through a paid membership for those who want deeper support, but the heart of the community is connection, compassion, and doing this together.

✨ You are worth showing up for. Always.

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