Many millennial moms are going through something that past generations never had to do:

Raise young children while also caring for aging parents.

It’s overwhelming, emotional, and (somehow) completely unexpected.

In this episode of The Next Phase Podcast, Stacey Hutson sits down with elder care clinician Debra Kooser to talk about what really happens when the roles begin to reverse—and why so many women feel unprepared for this stage.

Together, they explore:

• what it looks like when aging parents begin to need more support
• the emotional impact of role reversal between parent and child
• why so many families wait until a crisis to make decisions
• and the very real toll of caregiver fatigue and burnout

Debra explains why caregiver fatigue is more than just stress—it’s a serious, often unrecognized experience that affects both mental and physical health.

This conversation also highlights something many women don’t expect:

The guilt, emotional exhaustion, and mental load that comes with trying to balance it all.

For listeners who are starting to notice changes in their parents—or already feel overwhelmed by the responsibility—this episode offers both validation and a starting point.

About Debra:

Debra Kooser has a Masters Degree in counseling with over 30 years in healthcare, the last 18 years in hospice as a Medical Social Worker and Bereavement Coodinator. Additionally, she has worked as a Geriatric Care Manager for an estate planning lawfirm. She has a specialty in consulting with adult children navigating their aging parents needs. She coordinates senior living placement from a clinical perspective, as well as offering ongoing case management for busy adult children/relatives who benefit from support and oversight for their family members.

Resources & Next Steps:

Debra Kooser helps families navigate caregiver fatigue, planning, and next steps.
You can reach her here: debra.eldersolutions@gmail.com

Local to Colorado?
Stacey is speaking at the Golden Women in Business Founder’s Day event next week—an evening celebrating women making real impact in the community.
Join us in Golden on April 29th:
🔗 https://www.goldenwomeninbusiness.com/upcoming-events/founders-day-2026

Are you doing nervous system work… and it’s still not working?

In this episode, I’m sharing a realization that completely changed the way I approach anxiety, overwhelm, and “regulation” as an ADHD mom.

For years, I did everything I was supposed to do:
meditation, breathwork, supplements, EFT, energy work…

And yet, I still felt stressed, rushed, and completely out of control in my daily life.

Why?

Because I was trying to calm my nervous system… while living in constant chaos.

Laundry everywhere.
Unpaid bills.
An overpacked schedule.
Always running late.

👉 There’s a disconnect there.

In this episode, I’m breaking down why I believe so many of us are doing nervous system work backwards—and what actually needs to come first.

This is not about abandoning the “woo.”
It’s about putting it in the right order.

The new approach:
Environment → Logistics → THEN nervous system tools

If your life doesn’t feel manageable, no amount of meditation is going to fix that.

Want to take this further?

I created a simple, no-overwhelm guide to help you start:

👉 The Work Before the Woo Reset

This walks you through exactly what I’m focusing on right now to get my life out of chaos and into something that actually feels calm and manageable.

No routines. No pressure. Just real-life steps that make a difference.

You can download it for free here:
🔗 The Work Before the Woo Reset

If this episode resonated, I’d love to hear from you.

email me: stacey@stacey-hutson.com

Messy. Overwhelmed. Always behind.

At some point, you start to wonder…
Is this just who I am?

In this episode, I’m talking to Dana K. White — creator of the No Mess Decluttering Process and author of Decluttering at the Speed of Life — about what it actually takes to get your home (and your life) under control… especially if you’re not naturally organized.

Because here's the thing you need to remember:
You don’t need a perfect system.
You need a system that works with your brain.

We talk about:

• Why clutter feels so moral (and why that’s not helping you)
• The mindset shift from “done” → “better”
• Where to start when your house feels completely overwhelming
• Why dishes matter more than making your bed
• The real reason laundry feels never-ending (and how to fix it)
• How to handle a partner or family who isn’t on board
• And why decluttering might be the missing piece for your nervous system

If you’ve ever felt like:
“I should be better at this by now…”
This episode is for you.

✨ Want more support with this?

If this episode hit something for you…
If you’re tired of trying to fix yourself and just want a way to support your real life…

I’m working on something for you.

It’s not ready yet — but you can join the “First to Know” list here:
👉 Get on the list

📚 Resources + Links

Dana K. White:

• Books (start here): https://www.aslobcomesclean.com/books/
  
  
• Podcast & Blog: https://www.aslobcomesclean.com
  
  
• Find a certified decluttering coach: https://declutteringcoaches.com
  
  

From this episode:

• Try Dana’s method: Start with trash in your most visible space
• Mindset shift: Better > Done