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Being booked solid does not always mean life is working. In this first episode of our new mini series, The Overextended Mom, we are talking about overscheduling and how it slowly drains the joy, energy, and connection out of motherhood.

What often starts with good intentions can turn into packed calendars, rushed mornings, endless commitments, and the constant feeling of being behind. From kids’ activities and family obligations to the invisible planning and mental load that usually lands on moms, overscheduling can quietly take over every part of life.

In Booked Solid, we explore how full schedules affect our nervous systems, our relationships, and our ability to actually be present. We talk about the guilt that shows up when we consider slowing down, the fear of letting our kids miss out, and the pressure to keep saying yes even when we are already stretched thin.

This episode is not about blame or doing more. It is about noticing the cost of always being busy and giving yourself permission to question whether the pace you are keeping still serves you and your family.

This is Part 1 of The Overextended Mom mini series. In Part 2, we will talk about giving too much. In Part 3, we will focus on learning how to say no without guilt.

If your calendar feels full but your cup feels empty, this conversation is for you.

LINK to 2026 Wall Calendar mentioned in the episode.

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We love our kids. Deeply. Fiercely. Would do absolutely anything for them.

And sometimes... they give us the ick.

In this episode, we are talking about the things our kids do that make our eyes twitch and our nervous system short-circuit for a moment. Not because we do not adore them, but because parenting older kids brings a whole new level of sensory overload.

From questionable hygiene choices and mysterious smells to loud noises, zero personal space, and habits that make you whisper “please stop” through clenched teeth, this conversation is honest, funny, and very real.

This episode is a reminder that holding love and irritation at the same time does not make you a bad mom. It makes you human. Sometimes laughter is the best way to release the guilt, the overwhelm, and the overstimulation that comes with raising growing humans.

If you have ever thought, “I love you so much… and also please don’t touch me right now,” this one is for you.

Pull up a chair, laugh with us, and remember you are not alone in This Flocked Up Life.

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This week, Becky is flying solo to talk about something so many moms feel but rarely say out loud — somewhere along the way, the magic of the holidays stopped belonging to us. We became the makers of the magic instead of the ones who get to feel it.

But what if this year could be different?

It's time to reclaim the wonder, the joy, and the childlike excitement you used to feel when the lights went up, the cookies baked, and the whole world felt softer and sparkly.

Inside, we explore:

• Letting go of the pressure to make every tradition perfect

• Reframing the “have to” list into a “want to savor” list

• Creating magic that fits this season of life, not past ones

• How choosing joy (even in tiny ways) shifts your whole home

• The power of slowing down and letting yourself be present

• Simple ways to reconnect with your inner child and feel wonder again

• Why you deserve the magic just as much as your kids do

This episode is your gentle reminder that the most magical time of year isn’t just for them, it’s for you too. You’re allowed to savor the moment, laugh big, let things be imperfect, and choose joy every single day.

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