The 9toKind Podcast with Lauren Ruth Martin

Overwhelmed? Tired? Uncertain? These feelings are far too common for overthinkers and overdoers. When the world seems to be constantly intense, how do we cope or even accept that it's too much? This episode offers a guide for slowing down, validating our experiences, and restarting. If you are struggling with owning the difficulty of life (because yes it's always worse elsewhere) this episode is a reminder that your life and health matter. The Nine to Kind Possibility Planner goes on sale next month! Visit www.ninetokind.com or follow Nine to Kind on Instagram @nine.to.kind Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram ⁠@laurenruthmartin⁠ For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit ⁠laurenruthmartin.com⁠ The 9toKind Podcast is for general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness, or disease. Not intended to be financial, legal, medical or therapeutic advice. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nine-to-kind/support

10 lessons from recording 100 episodes of the podcast. This past three years have included some of the most challenging moments of my life...and a lot of it involved the battle with myself. I share what's next for myself and the podcast. Thank you for being part of this community! Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin For more information on RODBT, ACT or therapy visit novelcounseling.com For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit laurenruthmartin.com The 9toKind Podcast is for general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness, or disease. Not intended to be financial, legal, medical or therapeutic advice. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lauren-ruth-martin/support

Burnout recovery is a marathon, not a sprint. What's important to consider are the factors outside of our control that make us more vulnerable to burnout in the first place. This episode goes into the mindset behind burnout management, and offers compassionate perspectives on how to maintain motivation. Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin For more information on RODBT, ACT or therapy visit novelcounseling.com For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit laurenruthmartin.com The 9toKind Podcast is for general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness, or disease. Not intended to be financial, legal, medical or therapeutic advice. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lauren-ruth-martin/support

Shame is a heck of an emotion, and it's beyond easy to get stuck in a shame spiral. I offer insights from my recent experience in the spiral and offer guidance on how you can get out too. Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin For more information on RODBT, ACT or therapy visit novelcounseling.com For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit laurenruthmartin.com The 9toKind Podcast is for general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness, or disease. Not intended to be financial, legal, medical or therapeutic advice. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lauren-ruth-martin/support

A phrase that's increased popularity lately but none of us have a clear definition of what it means to "own it." It's easy to avoid or overdo shame, which leads us to staying stagnant. How do we feel the cringe without getting down on ourselves? How can we repair when we mess up? I offer a formula for owning it. Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin For more information on RODBT, ACT or therapy visit novelcounseling.com For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit laurenruthmartin.com The 9toKind Podcast is for general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness, or disease. Not intended to be financial, legal, medical or therapeutic advice. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lauren-ruth-martin/support

I revisit the topic of looking long term when beginning burnout recovery. Our desire for things to make sense or feel "right" will not be what guides us during the initial phases of burnout repair and recovery. This episode is great for those who need motivation to keep going or a reminder that their exhaustion is valid. Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin For more information on RODBT, ACT or therapy visit novelcounseling.com For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit laurenruthmartin.com The 9toKind Podcast is for general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness, or disease. Not intended to be financial, legal, medical or therapeutic advice. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lauren-ruth-martin/support

Our general dissatisfaction with life can very well be due to our lack of understanding for what we want. If we are constantly wondering "do they like me" and not even considering if we like them...then no wonder there is an imbalance! I talk about the mindset shift you need to build your life worth living. Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin For more information on RODBT, ACT or therapy visit novelcounseling.com For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit laurenruthmartin.com The 9toKind Podcast is for general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness, or disease. Not intended to be financial, legal, medical or therapeutic advice. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lauren-ruth-martin/support

We all know that life is more comfortable when we are in charge. What do we do when we can't do it all? We process what beliefs drive us away from receiving help and how we can become more open to accepting it. Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin For more information on RODBT, ACT or therapy visit novelcounseling.com For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit laurenruthmartin.com The 9toKind Podcast is for general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness, or disease. Not intended to be financial, legal, medical or therapeutic advice. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lauren-ruth-martin/support

How do we determine what seasons of life are for improvement or remaining steady? This episode goes into a framework that will help you set fairer expectations and decide what skills are best to have on call. Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin For more information on RODBT, ACT or therapy visit novelcounseling.com For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit laurenruthmartin.com The 9toKind Podcast is for general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness, or disease. Not intended to be financial, legal, medical or therapeutic advice. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lauren-ruth-martin/support

This might sound weird...but there are aspects of my burnout that I miss. I unpack this with the hopes we all make space for a part of burnout recovery we don't speak enough about. Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin For more information on RODBT, ACT or therapy visit novelcounseling.com For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit laurenruthmartin.com The 9toKind Podcast is for general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness, or disease. Not intended to be financial, legal, medical or therapeutic advice.

As we approach the season of more is more...how do we know when to stop? On the other end of things, how to we know when we need to push out of our comfort zone? I offer guidance on how to discover options in order to navigate busy seasons with minimal burnout. Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin For more information on RODBT, ACT or therapy visit novelcounseling.com For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit laurenruthmartin.com The 9toKind Podcast is for general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness, or disease. Not intended to be financial, legal, medical or therapeutic advice.

The return of self compassion is sustainable change. We know that self compassion means treating ourselves like a friend...but what does that even look like? I offer tips and perspective on transitioning to a kinder companion. Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin For more information on RODBT, ACT or therapy visit novelcounseling.com For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit laurenruthmartin.com The 9toKind Podcast is for general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness, or disease. Not intended to be financial, legal, medical or therapeutic advice.

This episode has become one of my favorites. Burnout recovery can have its hiccups, and at a time where we probably don't have a ton of energy...we need to hold onto hope. How does one maintain energy when learning something new and not get burned out all over again? We talk about balancing our perspectives when anticipating the worst. Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin For more information on RODBT, ACT or therapy visit novelcounseling.com For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit laurenruthmartin.com The 9toKind Podcast is for general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness, or disease. Not intended to be financial, legal, medical or therapeutic advice.

Burnout is inevitable in the society we exist in. It can be enticing to engage in the race of hustle culture and people pleasing...especially when overextending can be highly rewarded. I share thoughts from my personal experience of facing my biggest bully...myself. I offer what we can look forward to once we begin embracing no and honoring our limits. Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin For more information on RODBT, ACT or therapy visit novelcounseling.com For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit laurenruthmartin.com The 9toKind Podcast is for general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness, or disease. Not intended to be financial, legal, medical or therapeutic advice.

Comparisons are never ending, what if we can learn from them. I share insights I have gained while learning from my comparisons. We face the realities of our envy and where to go from there. Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin For more information on RODBT, ACT or therapy visit novelcounseling.com For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit laurenruthmartin.com The 9toKind Podcast is for general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness, or disease. Not intended to be financial, legal, medical or therapeutic advice.

We think that those around us will celebrate our personal growth. However, there are times when our growth actually causes damages in our relationships. Some relationships are meant for a season, and the grief we experience is very real. I break down the factors that contributed to the changes along with offering a fresh perspective for moving forward. Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin For more information on RODBT, ACT or therapy visit novelcounseling.com For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit laurenruthmartin.com The 9toKind Podcast is for general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness, or disease. Not intended to be financial, legal, medical or therapeutic advice.

Now don't skip this episode if you're not a parent. It's full of insights and perspective shifts for anyone that is a helper of any sort. I discuss the conflicting emotions we experience as helpers and how to begin shifting the dynamic to those we support. Parent guilt will always exist, I offer ways for you to begin working through it. Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin For more information on RODBT, ACT or therapy visit novelcounseling.com For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit laurenruthmartin.com The 9toKind Podcast is for general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness, or disease. Not intended to be financial, legal, medical or therapeutic advice.

What does it mean to have more margin in your life? Is it even possible? How does one slow time down to exist? I talk about ways we can begin making more room for ourselves and what we might have to lose to do that. Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin For more information on RODBT, ACT or therapy visit novelcounseling.com For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit laurenruthmartin.com The 9toKind Podcast is for general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness, or disease. Not intended to be financial, legal, medical or therapeutic advice.

...because it's just that easy right? I offer some insights and first steps on how you can approach burnout recovery in a sustainable way. We dig into the stories we tell ourselves and other ways we get in our own way. Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin For more information on RODBT, ACT or therapy visit novelcounseling.com For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit laurenruthmartin.com The 9toKind Podcast is for general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness, or disease. Not intended to be financial, legal, medical or therapeutic advice.

Quiet Quitting is the newest term to come out of the corporate/working world. However, what quiet quitting really sounds like is having healthy boundaries and staying in your lane. This episode breaks down how millenials and gen-x were taught that work comes first...and how we all really need to reconsider work/life balance. This episode can also be helpful for those job searching or wanting to identify their top needs from work. Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin For more information on RODBT, ACT or therapy visit novelcounseling.com For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit laurenruthmartin.com The 9toKind Podcast is for general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness, or disease. Not intended to be financial, legal, medical or therapeutic advice.

Do people know that your boundaries exist? Were you taught that boundaries were punishment solely? If we get caught up in the people pleasing game and don't set boundaries-they will be crossed consistently. I offer you two different styles of boundaries and the mindset to become more comfortable being upfront. Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin For more information on RODBT, ACT or therapy visit novelcounseling.com For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit laurenruthmartin.com The 9toKind Podcast is for general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness, or disease. Not intended to be financial, legal, medical or therapeutic advice.

Validation is a skill that is often taught in the form of validating others. We want to be validated, however we struggle to give ourselves that experience. Is it possible that learning and practicing self validation can help us better give and receive validation to others? How would your life change if you began validating yourself in the moment? I give you three concepts to practice when beginning your self validation experience. Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin For more information on RODBT, ACT or therapy visit novelcounseling.com For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit laurenruthmartin.com The 9toKind Podcast is for general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness, or disease. Not intended to be financial, legal, medical or therapeutic advice.

Being "on" is sometimes a calling or necessity...however, being "on" 24/7 is unsustainable. There's a chance that your people pleasing is familiar, and to break the performance we have to become comfortable with the discomfort of alone time. We explore what gets in the way of pursuing and keeping alone time along with dismantling beliefs that keep ourselves in the spotlight. Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin For more information on RODBT, ACT or therapy visit novelcounseling.com For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit laurenruthmartin.com The 9toKind Podcast is for general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness, or disease. Not intended to be financial, legal, medical or therapeutic advice.

It's quite simple to overcomplicate hobbies! As we get older, we like finding activities that can build a sense of accomplishment. However, if much of our life has been focused on achieving and accomplishments...hobbies can be difficult to maintain. What's the point of a hobby anyway? I dive into that and how we can begin approaching hobbies in a consistent and sustainable way. Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin For more information on RODBT, ACT or therapy visit novelcounseling.com For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit laurenruthmartin.com The 9toKind Podcast is for general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness, or disease. Not intended to be financial, legal, medical or therapeutic advice.

When a busy season is approaching, many of us are burned out before things even begin. The anticipation of burnout can get us wasting all types of energy we need in order to make it through the busy season. We discuss how to honor those anxieties when they come up along with preparing for the break after the busyness. Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin For more information on RODBT, ACT or therapy visit novelcounseling.com For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit laurenruthmartin.com The 9toKind Podcast is for general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness, or disease. Not intended to be financial, legal, medical or therapeutic advice.

Let's go back to the beginning y'all. We have chatted for many episodes of what burnout can be and what we can do about...but how do we start? I dive into factors to consider when beginning (or restarting) burnout recovery. I also explain the similarities and differences between treating a mental health diagnosis vs burnout. Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin For more information on RODBT, ACT or therapy visit novelcounseling.com For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit laurenruthmartin.com The 9toKind Podcast is for general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness, or disease. Not intended to be financial, legal, medical or therapeutic advice.

We were warned about many things as we approach mid-life, the amount of grief we would experience was not one of them. This episodes is a look into the questions I'm asking myself as I grieve the changes in my mid-30's. As I debate what contributed to my burnout and what I want on the other side of it, the questions are in face bigger than expected. Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin For more information on RODBT, ACT or therapy visit novelcounseling.com For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit laurenruthmartin.com The 9toKind Podcast is for general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness, or disease. Not intended to be financial, legal, medical or therapeutic advice.

Participation trophies get a bad rep and I don't understand why. We are perfectionists and burned out overachievers tend to only value when we win or succeed...but what about the value of learning? I share my personal experience with embracing fallibility and my journey to becoming a lifelong learner. Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin For more information on RODBT, ACT or therapy visit novelcounseling.com For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit laurenruthmartin.com The 9toKind Podcast is for general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness, or disease. Not intended to be financial, legal, medical or therapeutic advice.

When unprecedented events keep coming, the overwhelm and rage can set the stage for overhauls. The hot fire of anger cannot be the primary motivating factor. This week's episode addresses the grief and reactivity that many of us millennials are experiencing. Where we have the urge to speed up, we actually need to slow down and create sustainable change for our futures. Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin For more information on RODBT, ACT or therapy visit novelcounseling.com For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit laurenruthmartin.com The 9toKind Podcast is for general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness, or disease. Not intended to be financial, legal, medical or therapeutic advice.

Our relationship with self care is often messy because we are shifting between extremes of productivity and numbing out. Instead of riding the wave, we begin reflecting on how we have acclimated to such extremes, the long term results of that, and begin shifting into a more sustainable way of living. If you believe that rest must be earned or the only way to play hard is to work hard...this episode is the kind call out you need. Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin For more information on RODBT, ACT or therapy visit novelcounseling.com For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit laurenruthmartin.com The 9toKind Podcast is for general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness, or disease. Not intended to be financial, legal, medical or therapeutic advice.

Often times we don't want to mess with teaching others how to support us because we don't have the time to correct mistakes. However, the buildup and burnout of doing it all can cause an even bigger mess. I break down the thought patterns that might keep our people pleasing going and where to begin loosening the grip on our need for control. Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin For more information on RODBT, ACT or therapy visit novelcounseling.com For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit laurenruthmartin.com The 9toKind Podcast is for general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness, or disease. Not intended to be financial, legal, medical or therapeutic advice.

Attention perfectionistic procrastinators and overwhelmed operators...a reason why your self care doesn't feel good is because of your backlog. This might be your body needing to rest, organizing that closet, or beginning to start the task that keeps getting put off. We break down how the backlog impacts our mindset and I offer some questions to help you face what's bogging you down. Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin For more information on RODBT, ACT or therapy visit novelcounseling.com For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit laurenruthmartin.com The 9toKind Podcast is for general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness, or disease. Not intended to be financial, legal, medical or therapeutic advice.

I know you have heard me say this and I feel it is important to say again....everything cannot be important all at once. To help us overachievers and burned out perfectionists better sustain life, we have to begin asking "what is my intention behind this?" Once we have a REAL idea of our intention, we can become more creative in how we get those needs met. Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin For more information on RODBT, ACT or therapy visit novelcounseling.com For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit laurenruthmartin.com The 9toKind Podcast is for general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness, or disease. Not intended to be financial, legal, medical or therapeutic advice.

Comparisons are appealing because they confirm our negative perceptions about ourselves. Yes it may suck being mean to yourself...but it can feel oddly familiar. I get honest about why comparisons are harmful and how we begin shifting our perspective. This episode is for my people that struggle with self compassion and are hard on themselves. Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin For more information on RODBT, ACT or therapy visit novelcounseling.com For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit laurenruthmartin.com The 9toKind Podcast is for general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness, or disease. Not intended to be financial, legal, medical or therapeutic advice. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Boundaries need to be established to reduce resentment in relationships. The payoff is so great, but the guilt that comes with boundary setting often overpowers the boundary! I break down how guilt is a sticky feeling for people pleasers and how we can begin challenging our unfair expectations. Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin For more information on RODBT, ACT or therapy visit novelcounseling.com For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit laurenruthmartin.com The 9toKind Podcast is for general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness, or disease. Not intended to be financial, legal, medical or therapeutic advice.

Times like this week can impact our willingness and comfort levels with fun. I discuss how to make fun something that's incorporated--not solely earned. We also discuss how novelty can be a solid support if fun is just not in the cards. Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin For more information on RODBT, ACT or therapy visit novelcounseling.com For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit laurenruthmartin.com The 9toKind Podcast is for general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness, or disease. Not intended to be financial, legal, medical or therapeutic advice.

The to-do list will never stop...but you can. I break down how we can bring more sustainability to our day to day lives and begin pausing more frequently. This is a great listen for anyone struggling with overwhelm or exhaustion. Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin For more information on RODBT, ACT or therapy visit novelcounseling.com For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit laurenruthmartin.com The 9toKind Podcast is for general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness, or disease. Not intended to be financial, legal, medical or therapeutic advice.

Perfectionism thrives in isolation and we all know that feeling far too well. I discuss the importance of going against the narrative that being helped is burdensome. It's the call out we all need. Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin For more information on RODBT, ACT or therapy visit novelcounseling.com For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit laurenruthmartin.com The 9toKind Podcast is for general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness, or disease. Not intended to be financial, legal, medical or therapeutic advice.

Perfectionists and People Pleasers are often sprinters in that they operate out of urgency and obligation. We discuss what pace is and what is isn't along with recognizing how honoring pace is self trust fully embodied. This episode is great for anyone feeling overwhelmed, lost, or busy without understanding why. Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin For more information on RODBT, ACT or therapy visit novelcounseling.com For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit laurenruthmartin.com A Novel Life is for general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness, or disease. Not intended to be financial, legal, medical or therapeutic advice.

Undoing hustle culture is not an overnight act. I share my personal story on the impacts of hustle culture and show you how to begin differentiating from it. Visit laurenruthmartin.com/social to download your ACT Values Card Deck and to sign up for my weekly newsletter. Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin For more information on RODBT, ACT or therapy visit novelcounseling.com For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit laurenruthmartin.com A Novel Life is for general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness, or disease. Not intended to be financial, legal, medical or therapeutic advice.

Decisions are something we can't avoid no matter how hard we try! Even when it is something we want, the act of decision making can be draining. I dig into what causes us to experience decision fatigue and what steps we can take today to counter it. Episode on Creating Margin: Catastrophizing and Creating Margin Visit laurenruthmartin.com/social to download your ACT Values Card Deck and to sign up for my weekly newsletter. Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin For more information on RODBT, ACT or therapy visit novelcounseling.com For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit laurenruthmartin.com A Novel Life is for general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness, or disease. Not intended to be financial, legal, medical or therapeutic advice.

Avoiding Avoiding is part of the #9tokind challenge. What's avoiding avoiding anyway and how can it benefit your mental health? Take 10 minutes and see how you can begin working on your self compassion one avoided task at a time. Visit laurenruthmartin.com/social to download your ACT Values Card Deck and to sign up for my weekly newsletter. Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin For more information on RODBT, ACT or therapy visit novelcounseling.com For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit laurenruthmartin.com A Novel Life is for general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness, or disease. Not intended to be financial, legal, medical or therapeutic advice.

WHY DO WE INVALIDATE OUR EXPERIENCES ALLLLL THE TIME? I address the phrase "it could always be worse" and how it actually makes the issue worse. Visit laurenruthmartin.com/social to download your ACT Values Card Deck and to sign up for my weekly newsletter. Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin For more information on RODBT, ACT or therapy visit novelcounseling.com For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit laurenruthmartin.com A Novel Life is for general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness, or disease. Not intended to be financial, legal, medical or therapeutic advice.

Leaning into change is hard for people pleasers because most people do not like change. Instead of seeking permission from others to take that step, what would it look like to catapult yourself? We break down what might get in the way and how to begin working through it. Visit laurenruthmartin.com/social to download your ACT Values Card Deck and to sign up for my weekly newsletter. Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin For more information on RODBT, ACT or therapy visit novelcounseling.com For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit laurenruthmartin.com A Novel Life is for general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness, or disease. Not intended to be financial, legal, medical or therapeutic advice. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Celebrating your wins is not as easy as it sounds. We break down the barriers to self compassion and how to embrace patting yourself on the back! Visit laurenruthmartin.com/social to download your ACT Values Card Deck and to sign up for my weekly newsletter. Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin For more information on RODBT, ACT or therapy visit novelcounseling.com For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit laurenruthmartin.com A Novel Life is for general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness, or disease. Not intended to be financial, legal, medical or therapeutic advice. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Your superior ability to do all the things is keeping you from finding margin in your life. The catastrophe you're imagining is causing you to maintain the burnout cycle. Creating margin is the best way to get yourself balanced again. This episode helps with cultivating the mindset needed to make that first change for having wiggle room in life. Visit laurenruthmartin.com/social to download your ACT Values Card Deck and to sign up for my weekly newsletter. Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin For more information on RODBT, ACT or therapy visit novelcounseling.com For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit laurenruthmartin.com A Novel Life is for general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness, or disease. Not intended to be financial, legal, medical or therapeutic advice. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Are you "fine?" What feelings are you running away from? Did you know that shutting down emotions like sadness, anger, and anxiety actually cause you to lose joy, meaning, and fufillment? We investigate the function of numbing and how to reengage with our feelings. Visit laurenruthmartin.com/social to download your ACT Values Card Deck and to sign up for my weekly newsletter. Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin For more information on RODBT, ACT or therapy visit novelcounseling.com For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit laurenruthmartin.com A Novel Life is for general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness, or disease. Not intended to be financial, legal, medical or therapeutic advice. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Acceptance will not feel good...however it will bring you closer to change. I help you understand what it is to practice acceptance and help you start small in order to build momentum. Visit laurenruthmartin.com/social to download your ACT Values Card Deck and to sign up for my weekly newsletter. Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin For more information on RODBT, ACT or therapy visit novelcounseling.com For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit laurenruthmartin.com A Novel Life is for general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness, or disease. Not intended to be financial, legal, medical or therapeutic advice. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

At this point in the year, we have felt overwhelmed and begun to overcorrect or give up. Building upon last week's pep talk, I offer you a guide on how to aim for neutrality as your first step. At this moment you might be seeking a big change (or to go back to your default settings) and this is about pausing before building momentuum. Visit laurenruthmartin.com/social to download your ACT Values Card Deck and to sign up for my weekly newsletter. Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin For more information on RODBT, ACT or therapy visit novelcounseling.com For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit laurenruthmartin.com A Novel Life is for general informational purposes only. Not intended to diagnose or treat any condition, illness, or disease. Not intended to be financial, legal, medical or therapeutic advice. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Overwhelm is an emotional state we often battle because in the moment we can't afford to shut down. But can we afford to ignore it? Probably not. This week's pep talk is all about helping you get curious when overwhelmed. You will get insight on how to listen to your anxiety in order to take the next best step. Visit laurenruthmartin.com/social to download your ACT Values Card Deck and to sign up for my weekly newsletter. Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin For more information on RODBT, ACT or therapy visit novelcounseling.com For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit laurenruthmartin.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

As 2021 wraps up, I challenge you to consider being a bit more selfish in 2022. Sometimes we have to face the discomfort of letting others down to find ourselves. I share with you a bit about my journey to being more selfish and how it's not as bad as I imagined. Visit laurenruthmartin.com/social to register for the Bounce Back from Burnout Master Class and for special discounts with New Harbinger Books and Surely Non-Alcoholic Wines. Want more? Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenruthmartin For more information on RODBT, ACT or therapy visit novelcounseling.com For speaking bookings, freebies, and more visit laurenruthmartin.com