Defining Real Self-Care for Busy Moms

Today’s guest says moms aren’t burned out because they’re doing too little — but because we’ve been taught the wrong version of self-care. Elisha Beach, writer, speaker, and mom of eight, is here to rewrite the script. After her own public meltdown, she rebuilt her life through practical, unglamorous self-care that actually works — the kind behind her new book, Balance Is Bullsht*.

We talk about why “balance” is a myth, how to spot burnout before it hits, and what real self-care looks like when life is busy and loud. If you’ve ever felt like you’re failing at self-care, this episode offers simple, grounding shifts that truly support your well-being.

Links Discussed in This Episode |

• Diane's Resource: 
• Book: The Power of Fun: How to Feel Alive Again by Catherine Price
• Connect with Elisha:
• Instagram
• Book: Balance Is Bullsh*t: The Truth About Motherhood and Self-Care

About Elisha|

Elisha Beach is an experienced speaker, writer, and professional mom of 8. After going viral in 2015 for posting a relatable photo of herself breastfeeding her daughter while on the toilet, she responded with a Huffington post article, joined the popular parenting blog Scary Mommy as a staff writer, and founded The Mom Forum to continue her mission of unabashedly sharing the realities of motherhood. More recently, following the birth of her youngest child, she had a very public “mommy meltdown” that led her to reflect on the ways in which she takes care of herself; Elisha spent over a year learning how to prioritize her own needs before combining what she learned, along with her skills as a Certified Strategic Planner, to self-publish The Mom Selfcare Planner—a guide for everyday moms to create realistic self-care practices. The enthusiastic feedback has spurred her to take her writing to the next level by pairing the tools from her workbook with refreshingly honest storytelling for a more expansive guide. The result: her upcoming book, Balance Is Bullsh*t: The Truth About Motherhood and Self-Care. 

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