You’ve held it all summer. The schedules, the snacks, the stress. And now that it’s quieter? You’re not relieved—you’re riddled with guilt. This final episode in the Back-to-School Excuses Series dives into the hardest one yet: “Everyone’s counting on me—I don’t have time to fall apart.” We’re talking about the pressure to hold it together… The shutdown your nervous system’s been begging for… And how to finally feel supported instead of just surviving. You’ll hear: What guilt is really trying to protect you from How to tell if you’re in survival mode or supported Why falling apart might be the bravest thing you do this year  LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED:  Book your FREE Mom Life: Real Talk call (30 min, no camera, no pressure) Let’s Talk Click here  Guilt Loop Workshop In this workshop, we’re breaking down the sneaky cycle of mom guilt—the one that makes you feel like no matter what you do, it’s never enough. You’ll learn why guilt keeps showing up (even when you’re doing your best), how to spot it before it spirals, and a simple method to step out of the loop and back into calm. This is a practical, real-talk reset for the woman who’s tired of carrying guilt like it’s her part-time job. You’ll walk away with tools you can use the next time guilt pops up—without adding more to your to-do list. Register for Workshop click here  Join the next Fireside Chat—a real-talk Zoom room for entrepreneurial moms https://calendly.com/crystalc-ignitetorise/the-fire-circle  Get on the email list for first dibs on retreats, workshops & behind-the-scenes updates Sign up for my email list click here