1KHO 545: Trying to Figure Out How to Juggle All of Life’s Plates | Tara Sun, Overbooked and Overwhelmed

The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

Ginny Yurich

Kids & Family, Parenting

4.8 • 2.3K Ratings

🗓️ 9 August 2025

⏱️ 56 minutes

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In this heartfelt episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Tara Sun, author of Overbooked and Overwhelmed, shares her raw, real experience navigating the chaos of modern life. Tara's story resonates with anyone who's felt the pressure of saying "yes" to everything and how it often leads to burnout and overwhelm. She reflects on the importance of saying "no" without guilt, learning that each "yes" means saying no to something else—whether it's family time, personal rest, or sanity. Tara dives into the concept of limitations being liberating, and how the pressure to keep up with hustle culture often leaves us with little space to breathe or connect with what truly matters. With a focus on reclaiming space for what’s important, Tara offers practical wisdom on how to slow down in a world that encourages constant busyness. From learning to rest in God’s presence to battling social media comparison, this conversation is an empowering call to reconsider how we prioritize our time. For anyone trying to juggle life’s many demands while staying grounded, this episode is for you. Tara's vulnerability and insight remind us all that we don’t have to do it all—and that sometimes, saying "no" is the most powerful choice we can make. A huge thank you to our sponsors! Check them ALL out below: Select Quote: Head to www.selectquote.com/1000hours to learn more. BetterHelp: Visit www.BetterHelp.com/1000HOURS today to get 10% off your first month. Quince - Visit www.quince.com/outside and get free shipping and 365 day returns NIV Application Bible - visit www.NIVapplicationbible.com if you’re looking to grow in your understanding of Scripture and make it real in your daily life. Cozy Earth - Upgrade your summer sleep at www.cozyearth.com and use code OUTSIDE for 40% off their best-selling sheets, loungewear, and more. Lagoon - Go to LagoonSleep.com/OUTSIDE and take their awesome 2 minute sleep quiz to find your match.Use the code OUTSIDE for 15% off your first purchase Brave Books - Right now, you can get 20% off your first purchase at www.BRAVEBooks.com/1000hours with the code 1000HOURS. COSMO - Right now, COSMO is running an amazing back-to-school deal, plus free shipping and a risk-free 30-day guarantee. Head to www.cosmotogether.com/1KHO to grab one today. NurtureLife - Head to NurtureLife.com/1000HOURS55 and use code 1000HOURS55 for 55% off your first order PLUS free shipping. Earthley - Use the code 1000hours to get 10% off your next purchase at www.earthley.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	If I get my kid a phone, I'll be able to keep in touch with them all the time.
0:02.8	We'll be on it all the time.
0:04.1	He could walk to school by himself. She could see something, she shouldn't. He could chat with grandma. Friends, trolls. They can access anything on the internet. They can access anything on the internet. So, should I give my kid a phone? Growing up with phones isn't always easy. Introducing EEE safer Sims. Sims that help moderate usage and shield harmful content on any smartphone.
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0:33.5	My name is Gin Hirsch. I'm the founder of 1000 hours outside. And there is a new friend here today who has just written a fantastic book. It's already out. So if you want to go get your copy, go get your copy. It is called Overbooked and Overwhelmed. This is very relatable. The author Tara Sun is here. Welcome, Tara. Thank you so much, Jenny. I'm so excited. I talked to you about this before. I've loved your work and your books. And I'm grateful to be here. And I know the conversation's going to be amazing. You've taught me so much. And I'm excited to share and also learn. So thanks for having me.
1:07.3	Oh, I'm so thrilled you're here. And this is so timely because it's called overbooked and
1:12.4	overworked or over, did I say it wrong at the beginning? It's overbooked and overwhelmed.
1:17.2	Overbooked and overwhelmed. And we are in like launch week for you, which is always really exciting.
1:21.5	So I'm sure you're podcasting and talking to all sorts of different people and you also have a baby.
1:26.3	So this is kind of how life goes.
1:28.3	So that makes the book relatable because you're in the middle of it, just like everybody else is.
1:33.0	And you talk about some really interesting topics in this book.
1:36.7	I would like to go over this topic of saying no.
1:40.0	One of the things that you talk about in this book, and I guess even more so than saying no,
1:44.5	is you talk about how, you know, at some point we're making these decisions.
1:48.2	Like this is a breakneck speed.
1:50.4	I can't keep up with it.
1:51.6	I've got to pull back.
1:52.8	But you talk about how when you choose that, it can often feel scary and uncomfortable.
2:00.8	Can you talk about how you work through pulling back?
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