Episode 3 ~ Why Capable Mums Stay Stuck in Survival Mode with Annika Bowhay

You’re the default parent & carrying the mental load of motherhood. Even so, you still can’t quite explain why you feel this close to Mum burnout. From the outside, your life is amazing & you’ve got everything you wanted. On the inside you’re exhausted, overwhelmed & wondering how you ended up stuck in survival mode. Perhaps you’ve caught yourself thinking “Why do I feel numb all the time?” Or imagining what it would be like to disappear for a bit... Or actually getting in the car & driving off by yourself, just like we discuss in this episode. It’s not because you don’t love your life… but because you don’t feel fully present in it. In this honest conversation, we explore what’s really going on beneath the surface for highly capable mums who are doing everything right… & still feeling stretched too thin. This isn’t a failure. It’s not because you’re not coping well enough. There’s a deeper reason why so many women become the default parent, carry the invisible weight & mental load of motherhood, & slowly drift into Mum burnout… without even realising it’s happening. More importantly… there’s a reason why pushing through isn’t the answer. This episode will help you start to see what’s been keeping you stuck & gently open the door to a different way of living. One with more calm, space & choice. There’s one shift in particular that changes everything… & it’s probably not what you think. If you’re a Working Mum who’s been feeling stressed, overwhelmed or wondering how to get out of survival mode without everything falling apart… this episode is for you. 🎧 Press play… you might finally feel understood. ✨Your first steps to reclaiming your time & energy… 1. Download your free Overload Reset™ ~ A 10-minute reset for Working Mums with an amazing life… that doesn’t feel like your own. ➡️https://micheleakester-marsh.com/over... 2. Book a 60-min 1:1 Mind Massage (online)… declutter your thoughts, release patterns of expectations & urgency, & set firm boundaries to live aligned to your values. ➡️https://calendly.com/micheleakesterma... Your Guest Annika Bowhay is a wife, Mum, business owner & has spent many years navigating the challenges that come with army family life, from constant change to the strength & adaptability it takes to keep everything together. Those experiences have shaped her into someone who values honesty, resilience & finding calm in the middle of chaos. Today, alongside running AB Marketing, she’s passionate about meaningful conversations, personal growth & helping others create lives & businesses that feel more aligned, manageable & true to who they are. She’s known for her warm, thoughtful nature & ability to bring clarity & encouragement to the people around her. ➡️www.facebook.com/ABMarketingUK ➡️www.ab-marketing.co.uk Your Host I’m Michele, aka The Unshakeable Mama™. I’m a wife & Mum to our 2 incredible boys. I give Working Mums permission to reclaim their time, energy & identity so they stop living for everyone else & start creating the life they know they’re here for. The ripple effect of Mums feeling calm, fulfilled & free changes everything for the whole family & wider world. ➡️www.micheleakester-marsh.com ➡️www.facebook.com/michele.akestermarsh ➡️www.instagram.com/michele.akestermarsh