How to Beat Overwhelm: Real Tips for Busy Moms from Lisa Avila
Feeling overwhelmed as a mom? In this episode, Gabs Hayes, a mom of three and business mentor, talks with Lisa Avila, a strategic mentor dedicated to helping ambitious moms. >> Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn <<They cover practical advice for handling grief, achieving work-life balance, empowering children to be independent, and the importance of community support. Lisa shares actionable steps and personal experiences on overcoming adversity to create a successful, balanced life. Tune in for heartfelt insights and real strategies to navigate the complexities of motherhood and entrepreneurship.>> Join us in The Village <<00:00 Introduction and Coping with Grief00:25 Meet Gabs Hayes and Lisa Avila00:59 Parenting Philosophies and Challenges07:12 Empowering Moms in Business10:45 Personal Growth and Overcoming Adversity12:09 Building Community and Support Systems24:16 Conclusion and How to Connect
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Navigating the Chaos: Real Talk on Entrepreneurship, Parenting & Personal Growth
Join Gabs Hayes, a mom of three and business mentor, for an honest conversation with bestselling author Alessia Citro. They dive deep into the realities of parenting while building a business, the importance of habits, and the necessity of pivoting. Alessia shares her struggles with maintaining habits and finding stability, offering insights on how to return to the basics and prioritize self-care. This episode is a must-listen for parents and entrepreneurs looking for real talk and practical advice on balancing multiple roles while striving for personal and professional growth.Join The Village_____________Connect with Alessia on InstagramLearn more about AlessiaAlessia Citro is a habits expert, transformation coach, and bestselling author who helps women turn everyday habits into unshakable confidence as the foundation to authentic thought leadership.Drawing from her own transformative journey—from excelling in tech sales at globally recognized companies like Google and Salesforce to building a 7-figure wine business and embracing sobriety—Alessia empowers visionary women to amplify their voices and step into authority through authorship and podcasting.She is the creator of the Higher Self Habits Method™, a proven framework blending science, strategy, and spirituality to help women break through limitations and design lives of purpose and impact. Alessia is also the author of Higher Self Habits: The Scientific, Strategic, and Spiritual Framework to Get Out of Your Own Way—For Good, and host of the top-ranking podcast INHABIT with Alessia Citro.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:48 Meet Alicia: The Professional Pivot01:23 The Importance of Habits03:40 Back to Basics: Rediscovering Passion06:28 Physical Health as a Foundation10:23 Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs14:52 Honesty and Transparency in Business19:33 Supporting Each Other in the Journey
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Empowering Moms: Amy Gordon's Journey from Therapist to Entrepreneur
In this episode, host Gabs welcomes special guest Amy Gordon, a licensed clinical social worker with over a decade of experience in various therapy roles. >> Join Amy & Gabs inside The Village<< Amy shares her journey from therapist to entrepreneur, sparked by the challenges of balancing motherhood and career. Now developing a signature coaching program for moms of young children, Amy aims to help them reclaim their identity beyond being just a parent. Tune in to hear about intentionality in business and parenting, the value of community support, and Amy's ongoing mission to empower other moms through her transformative work.Meet Amy!>> Connect with Amy on Instagram <<Amy Gordon is a licensed clinical social worker, coach, and founder of Waves of Becoming, a coaching space for introverted, highly sensitive moms who are done feeling lonely and ready to find their people. With over a decade of experience in mental health and community work, Amy blends her deep understanding of human connection with her own journey through motherhood, grief, and entrepreneurship. Through Waves of Becoming, she helps women build confidence, meaningful relationships, and a life that feels rooted and aligned. Her work is all about riding the waves of change with intention—and creating community along the way.00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:42 Amy's Professional Journey00:58 Motherhood and Career Transition01:29 Entrepreneurial Leap02:02 Building a Coaching Program04:06 Intentional Living and Parenting09:33 Balancing Work and Family14:59 Community and Collaboration18:45 Support and Connection
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Balancing Entrepreneurship and Mental Health: Insights from The Entrepreneur's Therapist
In this episode, Gabs Hayes, a mom of three and a business mentor, sits down with Shulamit Ber Levtov, also known as the Entrepreneur's Therapist. They discuss the inherent mental health challenges that come with entrepreneurship, especially for parents juggling business responsibilities with personal life. Shula shares her journey of experiencing burnout and her transition to supporting women business owners. They emphasize the importance of social support both within and outside the business, the necessity of building a supportive team, and the value of community for entrepreneurial well-being. Join the conversation and discover strategies to maintain mental health while navigating the high demands of entrepreneurship.Meet Shula: Shulamit Ber Levtov, known as The Entrepreneurs' Therapist, is a culture change catalyst focusing on mental health and entrepreneurship. She speaks, teaches and consults nationally and internationally and supports women business owners 1:1 as they address the emotional challenges of running a business. Shulamit's unique approach combines her 30+ years of entrepreneurship and 24+ years as a mental health professional. She is a masters-level, licensed somatic trauma therapist and a trauma survivor herself. She also has certifications in the Trauma of Money and Financial Social Work. - Connect with Shula on LinkedIn- Learn more about Shula's practice- blog about getting business as a team sport: https://www.shula.ca/how-to-get-support-as-a-female-entrepreneur-feeling-overwhelmed/- blog about how to vet a prospective therapist: https://www.shula.ca/how-to-pick-a-therapist-7-steps-to-choose-the-right-one-for-you/00:00 Introduction to Mental Health in Entrepreneurship00:27 Meet Gabs Hayes and Today's Guest01:09 Shula's Journey to Becoming an Entrepreneur's Therapist04:39 The Importance of Support Systems06:50 Building Your Support Team11:09 The Role of Social Life in Mental Health14:50 Finding the Right Professional Support22:02 Final Thoughts and Resources
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Stop Being a Reactive Parent: The Body-Based Approach to Managing Overwhelm and Building Success
Are you a parent who feels constantly reactive - snapping at your kids, overreacting to work setbacks, and feeling like you're always on edge? In this raw and honest episode, therapist and mom Naomi shares her journey from corporate burnout to building a thriving private practice - twice.What You'll Learn:The real reason you're so reactive (hint: it's not just about that one thing that set you off)How to recognize emotional triggers in your body before they explodeWhy taking breaks isn't selfish - it's essential for sustainable successThe "pause technique" that helps you respond instead of reactHow to rebuild your business (and life) with better boundaries the second time aroundPerfect for parents who:Feel overwhelmed juggling family and career goalsFind themselves snapping or overreacting more than they'd likeKnow they need a break but can't give themselves permissionWant to build something meaningful without sacrificing their wellbeingAre ready to break the cycle of burnout and reactivityNaomi's story proves that sometimes our biggest challenges become our greatest teachers. After filling her practice in 8 months, a surprise cancer diagnosis forced her to completely recalibrate her approach to business and life. Her second rebuild took only 6 months - with half the stress and twice the wisdom.Key takeaway: Your mood is multifactorial. When you're having an intense reaction to something work-related, it's usually about more than just that one thing. Learn to listen to your body's signals before you reach the breaking point.Resources mentioned: Connect with Naomi's Practice: Bright Balance TherapyConnect with Naomi on LinkedInJoin the Overwhelmed & Over It Village
About Overwhelmed and Over It • Business Coaching for Parent Entrepreneurs
You’re building a business and raising a family and some days, it feels like both are falling apart. Welcome to Overwhelmed & Over It, the podcast that meets you in the messy middle and helps you move forward without burning out.
Hosted by Gabs Hayes, founder of The Village (a business community for parent entrepreneurs), each episode delivers honest, actionable support to help you:
Drop the guilt and focus on what actually moves your business forward
Build your visibility without selling your soul (or skipping bedtime)
Reclaim your time and confidence without pretending balance is real
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