Finding Fortitude in Your Flock: How busy moms can restore resilience and block burnout by fueling their friendships
Do you find yourself striving to be everything to everyone, leaving little left for yourself? Are you in desperate need of a recharge but feel guilty about turning the focus away from others and towards yourself? Are you constantly busy and yet somehow feel isolated in your mom/wife/work life? Do you have those lifelong friends who may be on a similar journey but life has gotten in the way of nurturing those friendships?
Hi, I’m Candice. I’m a wife, mom of two, and I have a busy career. I’ve spent years pouring into everyone else around me. I wear many hats, and I constantly felt guilty about taking off those hats for just a moment to rejuvenate. I felt like I didn’t have the time to nurture relationships with my dearest friends who were experiencing similar rollercoasters of life . Serving others was my purpose, but I was constantly drained, burnt out, and sometimes even lonely. I couldn’t figure out how I could continue to be that woman I knew I was supposed to be without something changing.
Then I had a mindset shift. I knew that being in community was crucial and life-giving, and I decided to make that a priority in my own life.
In this podcast, we’ll dive into why taking time for community, friendships, and even some getaway time, big or small, is so important for every other aspect of your life. We’ll explore tips for scheduling those important bonding times even with your constantly full schedule. We’ll also talk about why a little delegation goes a long way in creating more pockets of time that you can use to spend time with your tribe.
Are you ready? Throw on your favorite pair of fuzzy socks and sit back friend! Let’s discuss the things, shall we?
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4 days ago
4 days ago
Feeling Lost? Today we're talking about two ways moms can lose themselves in the middle of the busyness of life and how friends can help restore that lost identity. I've got a question in today's episode just for you, and I'd love to hear from you, so let's dive in!
Thursday Mar 26, 2026
Thursday Mar 26, 2026
Sometimes, the reset we need--or have time for--isn't a days-long getaway, but just intentional time with our close friends. So let's talk about the three must-do's with your friends that will allow for a quick and necessary boost of reconnection and rejuvenation.
Thursday Mar 19, 2026
Thursday Mar 19, 2026
Ok; it's time for hard conversations! Today, we're diving into three signs of burnout and why you, as a good friend, may be the best person to talk to your friend and support her when she is showing these burnout symptoms.
Thursday Mar 12, 2026
Thursday Mar 12, 2026
In this episode, I'll share the three must-do things for a girls getaway that will turn a simple trip into an unforgettable experience. These tips can truly help you relax, reconnect, and create amazing memories together.
Thursday Mar 05, 2026
Thursday Mar 05, 2026
So we all know that "mom-cations" are great for rest, resetting, and reconnecting with our dearest friends. But can we pull it off without spending thousands? With some smart planning and cost-saving travel tips, I'll talk about how moms can create rejuvenating and affordable getaways that fit into their schedules. Let's get into it!
Thursday Feb 26, 2026
Thursday Feb 26, 2026
In this episode we're talking about the B-word (burnout!). What drives busy moms to this overwhelm? Is there a way to fix it? Better yet, is there any way to prevent it altogether? Let's talk about it!
Thursday Feb 19, 2026
Thursday Feb 19, 2026
What are other ladies with busy schedules doing, if anything, to stay connected with their good friends? What are the top two things that make this hard to do for moms? Today, let's look at some eye-opening results of a survey I collected from some busy moms in my community!
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
Hey hey!
So today we're talking about something that I think many moms can relate to--mom guilt! It's that feeling that you've let down your kids even though you are doing everything you can. So why do we have it? And can we prevent it? I have a theory; keep listening to find out who might be to blame!
Thursday Feb 05, 2026
Thursday Feb 05, 2026
If you were to describe a good friendship, what would you say? We automatically think of the friend who is kind, giving, and selfless. What about the friend on the receiving end of all that kindness? Do we as women tend to feel more comfortable on the giving or receiving end of friendship? Do we feel comfortable asking for help from our friends when we need it? Why does it matter? Let's talk about three reasons that women may not ask for help and how it hurts us as busy moms.
Thursday Jan 29, 2026
Thursday Jan 29, 2026
Many of us live in very modern societies, and with that comes more dependence on technology and less dependence on the people around us. Do cultures that have not been as heavily influenced by technology experience the same burnout as we do, especially as moms? Let's look at two lessons that we can learn from cultures where togetherness, not tech, takes center stage.