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Welcome to your sanctuary for self-compassion. Hosted by Krista Jones, Founder of Sparrow’s Nest, this podcast is for those striving to protect their peace, establish healthy boundaries, and embrace the art of showing yourself grace. Each week, we explore empowering discussions, practical advice, and heartfelt stories that encourage you to find balance in the chaos of life. Join us on a journey of self love and become a guardian of your own peace.
Meal Planning, Mental Health, and Meltdowns: Taking One Thing Off Your Plate
Exhausted Sparrows Unite
30 minutes
4 months ago
Meal Planning, Mental Health, and Meltdowns: Taking One Thing Off Your Plate
Ever stood in front of the fridge like it's a locked vault, hoping dinner will magically appear? Same. This week on Exhausted Sparrows Unite, we're tackling the chaos, guilt, and full-on emotional meltdowns that come with feeding your people every single day.
We'll uncover how something as unsexy as meal planning can actually be a secret weapon for your mental health. (No, really—science says so.) It's not about being a Pinterest mom. It's about peace, predictability, and finally answering, "What's for dinner?" without spiraling.
What We're Dishing Up:
* The emotional toll of dinner decisions (a.k.a. the invisible load)
* How decision fatigue and emotional burnout are connected
* Meal planning as a tool for nervous system regulation
* Real-life, low-effort strategies to make meal planning work for you
Why It Matters:
You make 35,000 decisions a day—and by 6:30 p.m., your brain is DONE. Planning your meals isn't about having it all together. It's about taking one damn thing off your mental to-do list.
Takeaways:
* Meal planning is mental health care in disguise.
* You don't need a spreadsheet. You need a system that works with your life, not against it.
* You're allowed to choose ease over aesthetics. Store-bought frozen lasagna counts.
Listen in if you've ever said:
* "Why am I crying over chicken?"
* "Didn't we just eat yesterday?"
* "I swear if someone asks me what's for dinner ONE more time…"
Exhausted Sparrows Unite
Welcome to your sanctuary for self-compassion. Hosted by Krista Jones, Founder of Sparrow’s Nest, this podcast is for those striving to protect their peace, establish healthy boundaries, and embrace the art of showing yourself grace. Each week, we explore empowering discussions, practical advice, and heartfelt stories that encourage you to find balance in the chaos of life. Join us on a journey of self love and become a guardian of your own peace.
