Balance Is Bullsh*t: The Truth About Real Self-Care for Moms

Many moms are carrying more than anyone sees. This episode explores why traditional self-care advice often fails real mothers — especially Black mothers who are running on empty.

Elisha Beach, founder of The Mom Forum and author of Balance Is Bullsh*t, isn't here to hand you another to-do list. She's here to give you permission to stop, breathe, and let go of the guilt that keeps so many mothers stuck doing everything for everyone but themselves.

Host Janice Robinson-Celeste talks with Elisha Beach about what self-care actually looks like for moms who have four minutes and zero help. They dig into simple ways to feel calmer during a busy day, and why guilt has no place in a mother's rest.

Raising Black children comes with its own joys and pressures, and mothers often carry an extra invisible weight while showing up for everyone else first. This conversation is a reminder that rest is not a reward to earn — it's part of raising a healthy, grounded family.

In this episode, you'll learn: What "micro self-care" looks like when you only have a few minutes Simple ways to help your body and mind feel calmer during a busy day How to let go of guilt around taking time for yourself Why traditional self-care advice often fails real moms How caring for yourself helps you show up better for your children Connect with Elisha Beach at or on Instagram at @themomforum and @mylifeisabeach. 🎙️ Follow BACKtalk on Spotify for new conversations like this one every week, and stay connected with Successful Black Parenting Magazine on Instagram and YouTube at @successfulblackparentingmagazine for daily insights, clips, and resources.