Episode Summary: Welcome back to another episode of "Becoming Stacy," where Stacy shares her unfiltered experiences and thoughts from her home office, ready to head to the lake, embracing her no-makeup, hat-on-backwards look.

This episode dives into the whirlwind of motherhood, where days can feel both endlessly busy and yet somehow unproductive.

Key Takeaways:

• The Hood of Motherhood: Stacy reflects on the paradox of feeling constantly busy yet unaccomplished, especially on challenging days like the one she just had.
• ER Adventures: A recount of her recent experience taking her daughter to the ER due to a medication reaction after wisdom teeth removal. The ordeal underscored the tireless demands of motherhood.
• Balancing Acts: Insights into managing the daily juggle, including dealing with a son's bedtime resistance and finding moments of gratitude amidst chaos.
• Support Systems: The importance of asking for help and appreciating the support from family, highlighting how crucial communication and self-advocacy are in navigating motherhood.
• Self-Care and Reflection: Encouragement for moms to take moments for themselves, to reflect, and to acknowledge their efforts and achievements, even when days feel overwhelming.

Memorable Quotes:

• "Sometimes as a mom, I feel like I am doing everything yet nothing at the same time."
• "You can't make this shit up. This is just the day to day."
• "Don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it because that's what family's for."
• "It's important to refill our cup and acknowledge the things that we are doing are really important, even when sometimes they don't feel like it."

Listener Engagement:

• Call to Action: Share your motherhood stories and how you cope with the feeling of being endlessly busy yet unproductive. Reach out on social media or in the comments section of this episode.
• Community Support: Connect with other moms and women in the community who understand and are right there with you in the hood of motherhood and tag me @stacyfayling

Closing: Stacy signs off, ready to enjoy some well-deserved time at the lake, reminding listeners that despite the challenges, they are not alone.

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• @stacyfayling

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