The Gag is… Podcast
The Gag is… Podcast
Charli Shanta
Parent Burnout
26 minutes Posted Oct 24, 2025 at 9:00 am.
Blooper Start & Warm Welcome
Weekly Rituals & Listener Support
Naming Parent Burnout
Back-to-School Load Hits Hard
Losing Yourself In The Shuffle
Sleep Debt And Recovery Plans
Health Risks Of Constant Go-Mode
Modern Sports vs. Our Childhood
Are We Out-Parenting Other Parents?
Band-Aids, Vices, And Real Fixes
Permission To Rest And Do Less
Use Your Village & Set Limits
Communicating Boundaries With Kids
Giving Yourself Grace
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Send a text We get honest about parent burnout—how the school year, sports, injuries, and constant driving can erase sleep, joy, and any sense of self. We share practical ways to set limits, protect rest, and stop out-parenting other parents so we can show up whole. • naming the signs of burnout and sleep debt • rethinking youth sports time and travel demands • choosing meets and commitments with intention • swapping vices for real recovery habits • using a village for rides and logistics • ...