12. Managing Overwhelm and Decision Fatigue as a Working Mom

Between career demands, childcare logistics, and the never-ending mental checklist of motherhood, it’s no wonder working moms feel constantly overstimulated and drained. In this episode, Dr. Ashley Carroll-Brown explains what decision fatigue really is, why it’s especially common postpartum, and how to manage overwhelm before it manages you. You’ll learn how to quiet mental chaos, set priorities that actually work, and use psychological tools to restore calm, clarity, and confidence — at home and at work.