Navigating Burnout, Choices, and Mixed-Race Motherhood in the Modern World

Blindian Brown Girls Podcast

In this episode of *Blindian Brown Girls*, hosts Dr. Aumatma Simmons and Tanya Mitra dive deep into real, raw conversations about burnout, decision fatigue, and the challenges of balancing mixed-race motherhood with modern life. From travel stress to managing the overwhelming number of choices in everyday life, they explore how societal pressures, especially on women in their 40s, contribute to burnout. Aumatma and Tanya also discuss the complexities of living authentically while navigating cultural expectations, relationships, and motherhood, sharing personal stories and insights into how women can reclaim their power.

**What We Discussed**:

- Decision fatigue and its role in burnout for women

- How travel and packing can become stressful reflections of life’s pressures

- Balancing work, motherhood, and personal responsibilities in mixed-race families

- The privilege and burden of choice in the modern world

- Menstrual cycles, hormone balance, and how societal structures ignore women’s natural rhythms

- Cultural expectations of women in mixed-race relationships and their impact on personal identity

- The importance of intentional self-care to avoid burnout

- How women can reclaim their power in both the workforce and the family structure**A Few Things We Said**:

- *“There are just so many decisions we have to make all the time. It’s exhausting!”*

- *“We carry a lot as women, and yet we’re often expected to show up the same way as men—no matter what’s going on with our bodies.”*

- *“The reality is, burnout happens. And we need to start building intentional time for self-care into our lives.”*

- *“It’s not just about avoiding burnout; it’s about reclaiming the power to live on our terms.”*---**Let's connect!**

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