This is a lot™
This is a lot™
Podcast Description
This is a lot™ is a podcast for ambitious, overwhelmed, young moms trying to juggle it all. Real talk, big feelings, and honest conversations about identity, ambition, burnout, and everything in between. Co-hosted by Nicole Hartwick and Ellie Priester.
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Content Themes
The podcast delves into various themes including identity, ambition, burnout, and work-life balance as they pertain to motherhood. Specific episodes cover topics like leadership in the fintech space with Alli Jordan, personal branding in real estate with Devin Roper, and the realities of juggling career and family life with Nicole and Ellie themselves. Each episode focuses on providing honest, empowering conversations that resonate with working parents.

This is a lot™ is a podcast for ambitious, overwhelmed, young moms trying to juggle it all. Real talk, big feelings, and honest conversations about identity, ambition, burnout, and everything in between. Co-hosted by Nicole Hartwick and Ellie Priester.
In this episode, Ellie and Nicole reflect on their personal growth, the lessons learned from 2025, and their intentions for 2026. They share insights on letting go of pressure, embracing imperfection, and focusing on mental well-being amidst life's chaos.
Keywords
personal growth, mental health, letting go, 2026 goals, self-care, parenting, burnout, mindfulness, reflection, life lessons
Chapters
00:00 Reflections on 2025 and Personal Growth
01:21 Navigating Life Changes and New Beginnings
03:53 Therapy and Self-Discovery
05:59 Embracing Change and Letting Go
08:23 Finding New Passions and Interests
10:47 Navigating Consumerism and Self-Sabotage
13:29 The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health
15:03 Intentional Living and Letting Go of Control
17:36 Embracing Fiction and Finding Calm
18:47 Burnout and the Pressure to Perform
20:53 Leaving Behind Self-Imposed Pressure
23:42 Empathy and Boundaries in Relationships
25:18 Town Market

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