Podcasts That Feel Like Therapy for Burnt-Out Moms

Because sometimes the only thing holding us together is a lukewarm coffee, 20 stolen minutes in the car, and someone else telling us we’re not crazy.

1. We Can Do Hard Things – Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach & Amanda Doyle

This is the podcast equivalent of that late-night talk with your best friend when both of you are too tired to pretend life is fine. Glennon, Abby, and Amanda dig into the messy stuff: burnout, boundaries, relationships, motherhood, and what it means to survive hard seasons. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry, you’ll nod so much your neck will hurt.

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2. Therapy for Black Girls – Dr. Joy Harden Bradford

Even if you’re not Black, this podcast is like sitting down with the warmest, smartest therapist who isn’t here to sugarcoat your exhaustion. Dr. Joy talks about mental health, relationships, identity, and the invisible labor women carry every single day. It’s validating in a way moms desperately need.

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3. Good Inside with Dr. Becky

You might tune in for parenting tips, but you’ll stay because it feels like she’s secretly talking to you. Dr. Becky gives words to those chaotic, overwhelming parenting moments while also showing you how to handle your own triggers. Listening feels like exhaling after holding your breath all day.

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4. The Lazy Genius – Kendra Adachi

Kendra is your burnout antidote. Her whole thing is: “Be a genius about the things that matter and lazy about the things that don’t.” Translation? Drop perfection. Simplify. Save your mental energy for what actually matters (like surviving bedtime). Her episodes are practical and short enough to listen to while you unload the dishwasher.

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5. The Mom Hour – Meagan Francis & Sarah Powers

Two moms, eight kids, and endless honesty. They talk about everything from mom guilt to burnout to what’s actually realistic in daily life. It feels like sitting with older sisters who survived the chaos and are here to give you permission to let things go.

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Quick Listens (For When Burnout Leaves You Toasted)

• Before Breakfast → Quick, 5-minute tips to start your day without losing your mind.
• Nothing Much Happens: Bedtime Stories for Adults → When burnout won’t let your brain rest, this podcast literally bores you to sleep in the best way possible.

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Relentless Reminder: These podcasts won’t fix the dishes piling in your sink or the bills on your counter — but they will make you feel seen, less alone, and maybe even a little lighter. And sometimes, that’s the reset we need to keep going.

Why These Podcasts?

There are thousands of podcasts out there, so why these five? Because when you’re running on fumes, you don’t need fluff. You need real talk, validation, and maybe even a laugh to remind you you’re still human under the burnout. Each of these shows hits that sweet spot between honesty and hope.

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We Can Do Hard Things – Glennon Doyle, Abby Wambach & Amanda Doyle
I chose this one because it’s raw, messy, and doesn’t try to give you a five-step productivity hack for your burnout. Glennon and her crew talk about what it actually feels like to juggle pain, parenting, relationships, and survival. It feels like eavesdropping on your wisest, funniest friends.

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Therapy for Black Girls – Dr. Joy Harden Bradford
Even though it’s created for Black women, the wisdom is universal. Dr. Joy breaks down mental health in a way that’s accessible and warm. I picked it because moms need reminders that therapy isn’t only about fixing what’s broken — it’s about caring for what’s precious. And that’s us.

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Good Inside with Dr. Becky
This one makes the list because it bridges parenting advice with self-compassion. Dr. Becky has this way of validating the fact that you’re exhausted and still a good mom. I chose it because burnout often makes us feel like we’re failing our kids, and she reminds us that we’re already enough.

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The Lazy Genius – Kendra Adachi
This is my burnout antidote. I chose it because Kendra gives permission to drop the guilt and stop trying to be excellent at everything. Her mantra — “Be a genius about the things that matter and lazy about the things that don’t” — should be printed on every single mom’s coffee mug.

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The Mom Hour – Meagan Francis & Sarah Powers
This one is like having big sisters in your earbuds. I picked it because it blends honesty with humor. They don’t sugarcoat mom life, but they also don’t drown in negativity. It’s the balance you need when you’re burnt out but still pushing forward.

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Relentless Reminder: I chose these podcasts not because they’ll magically erase burnout — but because they remind you you’re not alone in it. They’re voices that carry you when you’re too tired to carry yourself.

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