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Mom burnout is the hot topic In this episode of First Time Mum’s Chat and I’m thrilled to share my conversation with licensed mental health therapist Allison Ly. As new mums, we’re constantly juggling advice from well-meaning family members, navigating our own parenting style, and adjusting to the monumental changes a new baby brings.
In this episode, Allison shares her story as a second-generation immigrant mum and provides invaluable insights into setting boundaries and avoiding mom burnout.
If you’ve recently given birth and are finding yourself experiencing mom burnout and overwhelmed by unsolicited advice from family or struggling to establish routines that work for you, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you reclaim your confidence and protect your mental well-being.
Allison begins by reflecting on her experiences growing up as a bridge between her parents’ traditional cultural expectations and the modern world she lived in. She shares how these challenges shaped her approach to parenting and inspired her to advocate for setting boundaries as a tool to strengthen relationships, maintain balance and avoid mom burnout.
One key takeaway from our chat is the importance of recognizing and honoring your own needs as a mum. Allison talks about how easy it is for new mums to put themselves last, especially when they’re bombarded with well-meaning but intrusive advice from grandparents or in-laws. She explains how setting boundaries doesn’t mean creating conflict—it’s about fostering healthy communication and ensuring everyone, including you, feels respected and supported.
Do you struggle to push back against family members who insist they “know best” because they’ve done it before? Allison provides practical phrases and strategies to help you stand your ground while maintaining harmony in the relationship. Her advice is perfect for those moments when you’re feeling torn between being polite and wanting to shout, “Stop telling me what to do!”
We also dive into why boundary setting is crucial for avoiding burnout. Parenting is a marathon, not a sprint, and without clear boundaries, you risk depleting your energy and patience—something no mum wants. Allison shares how to recognize the signs of burnout and how to take proactive steps to prevent it, including carving out time for yourself amidst the chaos.
As mums, we want the best for our babies, and that often means creating a balance between family involvement and protecting the parenting choices we feel are right. This episode will empower you to embrace your instincts, communicate confidently, and build a supportive network around you.
Whether you’re struggling with well-meaning grandparents disrupting your baby’s routine or just need reassurance that it’s okay to say no, this episode is a must-listen for every mum starting her parenting journey.
Click play now to hear Allison’s inspiring story and discover tools that will help you navigate the challenges of motherhood with confidence. You’ll walk away feeling empowered and ready to set boundaries that support your well-being and strengthen your most important relationships.
Listen now—you deserve this!
What You Will Learn From This Episode
- How to set boundaries confidently to protect your parenting choices while maintaining harmony with family members.
- The signs of mom burnout and how to prevent it by prioritizing your needs alongside your baby’s.
- Strategies to handle unsolicited advice from grandparents and in-laws without creating conflict.
And much more…
Links Mentioned in the Episode
- Allison’s coaching website.
- Freebie – 3 Mindset Shifts to Uplift Your Self-Talk as an Adult with Immigrant Parents.
- Allison’s Instagram page.
About Allison Ly
Allison Ly (pronounced “LEE”), as founder of Unshaken Gens™, empowers adults with immigrant parents to have the relationships they’ve always dreamt of with themselves and their loved ones – without sacrificing their own needs and dreams by changing learned self limiting thoughts and beliefs.
Her coaching program builds on her 6 years+ as a licensed therapist and her personal journey as a daughter of immigrant parents, and as a mom navigating being in the sandwich generation.
