37. Back-to-School Survival Guide for Sports Moms: Managing School, Sports & the Mental Load

37. Back-to-School Survival Guide for Sports Moms: Managing School, Sports & the Mental Load

Published: August 7, 2026

Duration: 18:13

Summer somehow came and went in the blink of an eye, and now sports moms everywhere are stepping into one of the busiest seasons of the year.

In this solo episode, Rachel opens up about the emotional and logistical reality of transitioning from summer break into back-to-school season while juggling youth sports. From endless permission slips and overlapping practice schedules to school supplies, tournament fees, and the invisible mental load moms carry, this conversation is a reminder that if you're overwhelmed— you are not alone.

Rachel shares practical strategies to help simplify the chaos, reduce stress, an...