Mum Mind Unpacked 22. When Everything Feels Too Much: Study Stress, Hormones & Almost Walking Away
Ever had a moment where everything just feels like too much?
In this episode, Bree opens up about a really tough summer that almost saw her walk away from the podcast altogether. With pressure mounting to finish her counseling course in a tight timeframe — mixed with holiday chaos and some seriously raging peri hormones — it became the perfect storm.
Bree shares what that period looked like behind the scenes, how low things felt at times, and how she managed to pull herself through one of the most challenging stretches she’s had in a while.
G also reflects on what it was like trying to support Bree from the sidelines — wanting to be there, while quietly wondering if Bree was pushing her away.
Together, Bree and G unpack something many friendships experience but rarely talk about: how easy it is to blame ourselves when someone we care about pulls away during periods of depression, stress or anxiety.
As always, Bree and G bring their trademark honesty and say it exactly how it is.
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