In this powerful and deeply relatable episode of Thriving Parenting, we ask a surprising but vital question: Are you parenting on 1% battery? Host Jen invites you to reflect on your emotional and physical energy like you would the charge on your phone — and what happens when you try to run everything on empty.

Using the clever metaphor of a mobile phone, we explore what it really means to be depleted, how your “body budget” gets drained, and why the constant grind isn’t a reflection of your worth — it’s a sign you need to recharge.

If you’ve ever snapped at your kids over spilled water, fantasised about bedtime at 3:47 PM, or felt the weight of “mum” for the 50th time in one hour, this episode will feel like a warm, understanding hug. You are not broken — you are just running low.

You’ll learn:

• How to recognise the subtle (and not-so-subtle) signs of depletion
• Why rest and recharge are not selfish, but essential
• How to shift out of survival mode into sustainable parenting
• What guilt and shame cycles are really telling you

Plus, a sneak peek of Part 2 — dropping next Tuesday — where you’ll get practical, doable ways to start filling your cup (no, it doesn’t require a spa day or hours of free time).

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For more information on this topic, head to the show notes: Episode 65 Show Notes

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Until next time, Thrivers