People-Pleasing, Perfectionism & Parental Burnout: How to Feel Present Again

Leslie Mathews

Published on: 12/02/2026

Struggling with parental burnout? Discover why old patterns keep you stuck and learn gentle shifts that bring you back to joy, presence, and authenticity.

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Hi, I'm Leslie Mathews!

Licensed Therapist (MSW), EMDR Practitioner, Divorce Coach, Former Attorney, and host of Pulling Threads. She's walked this exact six weeks herself, and built this cohort to be the thing she wishes she'd had.

You Deserve to Feel at Peace Again. Whatever transition you’re facing: divorce, a breakup, or a new chapter in life, support is here. You don’t have to do it alone.

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You Deserve to Feel at Peace Again. Whatever transition you’re facing — divorce, a breakup, or a new chapter in life — support is here. You don’t have to do it alone.

Find Your Way Around