You’re allowed to need support before you reach the breaking point.
If parenting has started to feel heavier than it should – more exhausting, more overwhelming, more lonely – you’re not the only one experiencing this.
I support parents who feel depleted, overwhelmed, or close to parental burnout so that they can regain clarity, energy, and a sense of themselves.
Through calm, evidence-informed guidance and practical tools that fit real family life, we gently make sense of what’s going on, so that parenting feels sustainable again – not like survival.
No spam. Just thoughtful emails twice a month.
No pressure, just a first conversation.
When parenting feels heavier than it used to
You love your children.
And yet something has shifted.
You’re more tired than usual.
More irritable.
Less patient.
Less like yourself.
From the outside, life may still look fine.
But inside, it can feel like you’re constantly running on empty.
You might tell yourself:
- “It’s just a phase.”
- “Everyone is tired.”
- “I should be coping better.”
But sometimes what we call “just stress” is actually something deeper.
Many parents experience signs of parental burnout long before they recognise it.
Understanding what’s happening can be the first step, so that exhaustion doesn’t quietly turn into collapse.
And you don’t need to label yourself to begin receiving support.
A steady place to land
My work is built on a simple belief:
Parents deserve support before they fall apart.
I combine:
- evidence-informed parental burnout guidance
- nervous system regulation
- mindfulness practices
- coaching conversations
We work gently to make sense of:
- chronic exhaustion
- the invisible mental load
- guilt and self-doubt
- a quiet loss of joy or connection
Not so that you become a perfect parent.
But so that you feel like yourself again – calmer, clearer, and more resourced in your family life.
Start Gently
If you’re not ready for coaching yet, that’s completely okay.
The newsletter is the heart of this space.
Twice a month, I share reflections, insights and practical tools about:
- overwhelm and depletion
- identity shifts in motherhood
- boundaries and capacity
- parental burnout and recovery
Not advice shouted from a pedestal.
But thoughtful support to help you understand what’s happening and feel less alone in it.
No pressure.
No daily emails.
Just a quiet place to begin.
No pressure, just a first conversation.
If you’d like a little more connection, there is also a small WhatsApp group where we explore these themes together, at a gentle pace.
It’s a quiet, supportive space – no pressure to post, and no expectation to keep up.
Prefer to speak first?
You can book a free 20-minute Intro Call.
A short conversation where we:
- clarify what’s been feeling difficult
- explore what kind of support may help
- discuss format and next steps
This is not a coaching session.
It’s simply a calm space to talk things through so that you can decide whether working together feels right.
Parental Burnout Clarity Session
A focused 60-minute coaching session for parents who feel overwhelmed, depleted, or unsure what’s going on.
During this session we:
- make sense of your current situation
- explore whether burnout may be playing a role
- identify one or two realistic next steps
You don’t need to know if you’re “burned out enough.”
You just need to know something isn’t working.
You’ll leave with more clarity, relief and a clear direction forward.
A one-off session. No long-term commitment.
Ongoing Parental Burnout Coaching
For parents ready for structured, deeper support.
We meet every two weeks and work steadily through the patterns that keep burnout in place.
This is thoughtful, relational work grounded in research and lived experience.
This isn’t about quick fixes.
But steady rebuilding so that family life becomes sustainable again – with more energy, connection, and breathing space.
Hi, I'm Verena
I’m a parental burnout coach, yoga and mindfulness teacher – and a mum.
I know how confusing and lonely this kind of exhaustion can be, especially when everything looks fine from the outside.
Yogamelia began as yoga for motherhood.
Over time, it evolved into something deeper:
A place where parents can receive support, understanding, and practical guidance so that they don’t have to reach the breaking point before asking for help.
You don’t need to collapse before you deserve support.
How we can work together
Book a Clarity Session
Testimonials
See below to discover what some of my many students have to say about my yoga classes, events, and retreats!
I learned lots of meditation techniques and enjoyed Verena's instructions on a wide variety of yoga movements. It was a wonderful mixture of energizing, balancing, and relaxing poses. I also really enjoyed our walks outside and the delicious food that was served three times per day.
I can truly recommend the weekend retreats by Yogamelia to anyone looking for a relaxing and at the same time energizing get-away that will tend to your soul, body, and mind!