Why Does Everything Overwhelm Me? (And How to Finally Break Free)
Released On Jun 09, 2026
Season 3, Episode 10
Why does everything feel overwhelming lately?
The laundry.
The emails.
The decisions.
The conversations you’ve been avoiding.
Even the smallest things can start to feel heavy.
If you’ve been feeling mentally exhausted, emotionally drained, constantly behind, or wondering why life feels harder than it should, this episode is for you.
In this episode of Holistic Mama Speaks, we’re exploring what overwhelm really is, why pushing harder rarely works, and what may actually be happening beneath the surface.
You’ll discover why overwhelm isn’t a sign that something is wrong with you… and why feeling lighter may have less to do with doing more and more to do with releasing what’s been weighing you down.
If you’ve ever found yourself asking:
• Why does everything overwhelm me?
• Why do I feel mentally exhausted all the time?
• Why can’t I seem to keep up?
• Why does even the smallest thing feel like too much?
This episode may help you see things in a completely different way.
Feeling stuck but not sure why? Start here:
Take the free Stuck Point Quiz and find out exactly what might be keeping you stuck:
👉 https://stuckpointquiz.com
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If you’re ready to go deeper and uncover what may be keeping you stuck, you can explore the Stuck Point Scan, a simple session designed to help identify and release the biggest block holding you back:
https://stuckpointscan.com
If you’re looking for ongoing support, tools, and guidance to help you get unstuck and stay in momentum, you can get started inside the Unstickify Your Life Academy:
https://holisticmamaspeaks.com/academy
And if you prefer a simple, step-by-step approach you can follow at your own pace, check out the Unstickify Your Life 30-Day Empowerment Workbook:
https://unstickifyyourlife.com
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About your host
Carrie Marie Vaughn, Podcaster, Speaker, Author, Coach, & Holistic Wellness Professional
Carrie Marie Vaughn is a transformational Unstickify Your Life Coach, author, speaker, and host of the Holistic Mama Speaks podcast.
As a wife, mom of three, and lifelong nurturer & learner, Carrie Marie knows what it feels like to be stretched thin, overwhelmed, and stuck in the cycle of doing everything for everyone else… while losing yourself in the process.
After her own journey through burnout, illness, and rediscovering her self-worth, she became passionate about helping other women break free from what’s holding them back and step into lives filled with greater clarity, confidence, energy, and purpose.
Through her coaching, programs, and her signature Stuck Point Quiz & Stuck Point Scan, Carrie Marie helps women quickly identify and release the mental, emotional, and energetic blocks that keep them feeling stuck… so they can move forward with momentum and feel like themselves again.
She is the author of Mom Mantras and Unstickify Your Life, and the founder of the Unstickify Your Life Method & Building Upward, LLC.
