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Why do capable women still procrastinate, overthink, and feel constantly overwhelmed?
Why does survival mode become the default - even when life looks “successful” on the outside?
On Ditch the Debate, host Taniel Strydom explores the psychology behind the mental loops so many women experience today - procrastination, burnout, guilt, perfectionism, and the invisible load of modern motherhood.
Through honest storytelling and thoughtful explanations, this podcast helps you understand what’s actually happening in your mind and nervous system when you feel stuck.
Each episode is designed to help you:
Because sometimes the most powerful shift isn’t pushing harder.
It’s finally understanding what’s really going on. Because you can’t change the pattern until you understand it.
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The Messy Middle Nobody Talks About
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Jun 02, 2026 |
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The Guilt That Keeps Us Stuck - Motherhood, Work and Self-Worth
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May 05, 2026 |
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Stop Calling Yourself Lazy - The Real Root of Procrastination
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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Hello 2026 - Let’s Do This Differently
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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Why Willpower Doesn’t Work When You’re Already Overwhelmed
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Dec 02, 2025 |
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Why the Invisible Load of Motherhood Is So Exhausting
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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Why Sunday Night Anxiety Hits So Hard
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Why You Snap at Your Kids When You’re Overwhelmed
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Nov 04, 2025 |
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When Survival Mode Becomes Your Default
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Oct 28, 2025 |
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The Moment I Realized I Was Living in Survival Mode
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Sep 30, 2025 |
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The Moment I Realized I Didn't Recognize Myself Anymore
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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Looking Back at 2024 and Moving Forward into 2025 with Intentions
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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The Invisible Load Working Moms Carry Every Day
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Nov 13, 2024 |
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Why We Procrastinate (And Why Willpower Doesn’t Fix It)
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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Daily Habits to Boost Your Self-Worth As A Mom
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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3 Powerful Steps To Start Reclaiming Your Identity In Motherhood
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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Why Moms Lose Their Identity In Motherhood & How To Find It Again
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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How Women Start Finding Themselves Again After Motherhood
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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Building Dreams in Motherhood with Becky Hurley
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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Health, Mindset and Sobriety with Jen Evans
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Aug 13, 2024 |
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Fair Play, Productivity & Mental Loads in Motherhood with Valerie Recore
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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Boundaries & Self Care with Rachel Newman
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Jul 30, 2024 |
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Sales Page Copywriting In Motherhood with Macaira Smith
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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Let's Talk Ennui
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Jul 16, 2024 |
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Epigenetics, Motherhood & a love for Dr Gabor Maté with Brenda Wollenberg
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Jul 09, 2024 |
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Mid Year Review - How Are You Doing?
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Jul 02, 2024 |
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Authenticity and Identity with Don Mamone
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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Reinvention, Motherhood & Business with Meaghan Long
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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Can We Have It All As Mom Entrepreneurs with Jen Fontanilla
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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How the ‘Let Them’ Mindset Helped Me with Stress, Burnout and Disappointment
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Jun 04, 2024 |
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The Hidden Pressure of Being a High-Performance Mom
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May 21, 2024 |
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Why Are Procrastination and Perfectionism Twins?
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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How To Rewire a Scarcity Mindset for Working Moms
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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Practical Tips for Reinventing Yourself As a Working Mom
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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Building Resilience through Emotional Intelligence for Working Moms
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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Four Little Words That Changed My Life
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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Using Emotional Intelligence to Overcome Challenges as a Working Mom
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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Why Working Moms Procrastinate (Even When They Care)
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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Why Working Moms Feel Constant Guilt
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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Reflecting on 2023, finding Gratitude and setting Intentions for 2024
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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The Greatest Balancing Act - Motherhood and everything else
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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Motherhood Overwhelm
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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Losing Your Identity in Motherhood? I’ve Got You.Why So Many Moms Feel Like They’ve Lost Themselves
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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Breaking Free From People Pleasing
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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Rebuilding Trust after a Narcissistic Relationship
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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Breaking Free from a Narcissistic Relationship
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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Identifying Narcissistic Relationships - Red Flags for Empaths
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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An Empaths Guide to Understanding Narcissists
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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Setting Boundaries for Empaths: 10 Practical Strategies
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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Understanding Empathy and The World of Empaths
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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Why Perfectionism Is Exhausting for High-Achieving Women
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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Parenting With Emotional Intelligence
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Oct 03, 2023 |
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Setting Meaningful Goals For The End of 2023
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Sep 26, 2023 |
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Mind-Body Connection
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Sep 19, 2023 |
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Navigating Imposter Syndrome
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Sep 12, 2023 |
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Cultivating Self-Awareness for Personal Growth
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Sep 05, 2023 |
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Why Resilience Is Harder Than People Admit
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Aug 29, 2023 |
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Defining Your Core Values
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Aug 22, 2023 |
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Embracing Your Uniqueness
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Aug 15, 2023 |
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Why Your Mindset Matters More Than Motivation
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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Overcome Your Fears & Embracing Change
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Aug 01, 2023 |
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Why Strong Women Still Break Down Sometimes
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Jul 27, 2023 |
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What It Actually Takes to Reinvent Yourself
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Jul 26, 2023 |