Is Anybody Happy These Days? – Psychology Behind Working Mom Guilt and Overwhelm – Advice Column

Is anybody actually happy these days?

In this video, we’re talking about the psychology behind working mom guilt, overwhelm, burnout, and that strange feeling of having a “good life” on paper but still feeling emotionally exhausted inside.

If you’ve ever thought:

  • “I should be grateful, so why don’t I feel happy?”
  • “My life is good, but I still feel overwhelmed.”
  • “I love my family, but I feel like I’m disappearing.”
  • “Between work, kids, marriage, home, and money stress… is anyone thriving?”

This conversation is for you.

We’ll talk about why you may feel unhappy even when nothing is technically “wrong,” including cognitive dissonance, role overload, open mental loops, fractured sleep, mom guilt, and the emotional weight of trying to hold everything together.

You are not ungrateful.
You are not broken.
You may just be burnt out, overloaded, and in need of a rhythm that actually supports you too.

In this video, I’ll walk through:

  • Why a good life can still feel heavy
  • The psychology behind working mom guilt
  • How role overload affects your identity
  • Why financial stress can keep running in the background of your mind
  • Why boundaries, sleep, and daily rhythms matter
  • How to start finding yourself again inside motherhood, marriage, and work

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XOXO,
Chauntel

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Dear Overstimulated Mom: Kids Just Need Simple Activities to Play & Explore (Life Lately Mom Vlog)

In this Life Lately Mom Vlog, I’m sharing a gentle reminder for the overstimulated mom: sometimes kids just need simple activities to play, explore, and enjoy the little moments.

This family vlog includes kids activities, church drums, Xavier’s 4-year-old shots and funny shot dance, cooking class, planting grass outside, baby kitchen play, relaxing at home, work-from-home mom life, and slime time with the kids.

As a Christian mom of 4, I’m learning that family rhythm does not have to be complicated. Sometimes the simple home days, little outings, and everyday memories are more than enough.

My 4 Kids Had Me Running, Jumping & Chasing a Toddler at Sky Zone

We took all four kids to Sky Zone for a fun family day full of jumping, running, laughing, zip lining, foam pits, and a little bit of chaos. The kids had the best time bouncing around, trying new things, and working through some brave moments — including being nervous about the zip line and jumping into the pit.

Of course, with four kids, someone is always going in a different direction, and our toddler definitely kept us running the whole time. 😂

This was one of those real mom life days where it’s loud, busy, messy, sweet, and full of memories. A simple family outing turned into a day of movement, laughter, courage, and connection.

Watch the full family vlog to come along with us for a day at Sky Zone!

Family Fun at the Beach for Baby Mya’s 2nd Birthday | Mom Vlog with 4 Kids, Sandcastles & Memories

We celebrated Maya’s birthday with a simple and sweet beach day, and honestly, it was the perfect reminder that family fun does not have to be expensive or complicated.

The kids played in the sand, built sandcastles, ran in and out of the water, and soaked up all the little moments that make childhood feel so special. It was one of those days where the joy was in the simple things: beach toys, snacks, laughter, wet feet, and watching the kids enjoy being together.

As a mom, I’m learning to treasure these affordable family memories. Sometimes the best days are not the ones we over-plan, but the ones where we show up, let the kids explore, and encourage them along the way.

In this vlog, you’ll see our family beach day, Maya’s birthday fun, the kids playing in the water, and a little bit of real motherhood in the middle of it all.

Power in the Name of Jesus to Break Every Chain Youth Praise Dance (Mom Devotional Little Hearts)

Mom Devotional Little Hearts: Power in the Name of Jesus Praise Dance

Today I’m sharing a special worship moment with my girls as we praise dance to the classic song “There Is Power in the Name of Jesus / Break Every Chain.”

This is part of my Mom Devotional Little Hearts series — a faith-filled space for moms, children, and families to pause, worship, and remember the power, peace, and love of Jesus.

My prayer is that this praise dance encourages your heart, blesses your home, and reminds you that there is still power in the name of Jesus.

May every chain break.
May every heart be strengthened.
May our little ones grow up knowing the goodness of God.

Blessings,


Chauntel
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Feeling Behind in Life? Find Peace in Your Life Season

If life feels overwhelming right now, this video will help you pause and find where to start.

We’re talking about how to find peace in your current life season by looking at four life domains: personal/spiritual, professional, relational, and physical/external.

Then we’ll walk through the four spiritual life seasons: winter, spring, summer, and fall.

You do not have to fix your whole life at once. Sometimes peace begins when you can name where you are, understand what the season requires, and take the next faithful step.

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The Moment I Stopped Running From God’s Purpose – BECOMING Ask Chauntel

I started this Becoming series not fully believing I had a story worth telling.

I thought my story had to be bigger, heavier, or more dramatic to matter. But then my son said, “I want to hear your story, Mommy,” and that moment helped me realize something: sometimes we are not waiting because God told us to wait. Sometimes we are waiting because we are afraid to believe in what He gave us.

In this video, I’m sharing how God used movement, faith, motherhood, and clarity to help me stop running from my purpose and begin believing again.

We’ll talk about waiting seasons, moving before you have all the answers, rebuilding confidence, and trusting that God is with you through every life season.

If you’ve been asking God for clarity, wondering what your purpose is, or trying to rebuild confidence in what He placed inside of you, I pray this video encourages you.

Remember: you are not behind. You are becoming.

Comment below: Are you in a waiting season, a transition season, or a movement season?

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God Said It Was My Season of Transition… But I Was Afraid to Move

God said it was my season of transition… but I was afraid to move.

In this video, I’m sharing a personal story from a season when I was pregnant with my fourth baby, still feeling like I was in winter, but sensing that God was calling me into something new.

We’ll talk about life transitions, fear, identity, the lepers at the gate, and how sometimes the season changes before we feel ready.

If you’re in a transition season, feeling called to move but afraid to take the next step, I pray this helps you feel less alone.

You’re not behind. You’re becoming. 💛🌿

Work From Home Jobs for Moms: How to Find Work That Actually Fits | Chauntel TV

Work from home jobs for moms can sound like the dream — but not every remote job actually fits your life, your family, your season, or your long-term goals.

In this Chauntel TV episode, we’re talking about how to find work from home jobs that actually fit — not just jobs that look flexible on paper.

I’m sharing 5 work from home job ideas for moms, including:

  1. Virtual Assistant
  2. Customer Service
  3. Resume + LinkedIn Writer
  4. Content Assistant / Social Media Coordinator
  5. Online Tutor

But more importantly, we’re doing an alignment check.

Because the real question is not just:
“Can I work from home?”

The real question is:
“Does this work fit the season I’m in, the support I have, the skills I bring, and the life I’m trying to build?”

Recent research featured in Forbes highlights what many moms already know: motherhood can impact careers, pay, mental load, and long-term work decisions. That is why flexible work matters — but aligned work matters even more.

Referenced article:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kimelsesser/2026/05/04/what-the-latest-research-reveals-about-mothers-careers-and-pay/

If you are a mom trying to return to work, pivot careers, build from home, or find more flexible work that supports your real life, this video is for you.

You are not stuck… you’re becoming.

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Trusting God in My Waiting Season | When God Said “I’m Going to Elevate You”

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