Why So Many Moms Are Secretly Burning Out

November 3, 2026
50 min
5,464 views
What happens when the pressure to be the perfect parent becomes too much to handle? In this episode, Lisa Sheinhouse, Director of Community Services at Ohel, explores the realities of parental burnout, self-care, and raising children with special needs. Drawing from her professional and personal experiences, she discusses the emotional challenges parents face, from navigating ADHD and learning disabilities to managing societal expectations and judgment. Lisa emphasizes the importance of self-advocacy, community support, and finding balance, resilience, and confidence throughout the parenting journey. ★ THIS EPISODE IS POWERED BY ★ ✦ Ohel: A Lifeline of Care & Healing for Our Community For over 50 years, Ohel has guided our community through life's hardest moments with compassion, now leading in mental health, social services, & addiction recovery for the Orthodox community. Call: 800-603-6435 Email: Access@OhelFamily.org Web: https://bit.ly/4nBWhX5 ✦ Touro: Build Your Future (and the worlds!) Want a fulfilling career helping others live healthier, more balanced lives? Earn your master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Touro University and gain the skills, mentorship, and hands-on experience to make a real impact. Learn more here → https://bit.ly/4hOGLpI We LOVE Feedback: email us at Hi@LivingLchaim.com Idea for a guest? https://www.livinglchaim.com/suggest #TAI Lchaim.