Podcasts about overwhelm

You've heard Fearne talking about them loads over the years... now it's time to meet her best school mates! This episode is basically your girls' Whatsapp chat come to life; Becky, Rebecca, Lucy, Ally, and Fran are here to talk through navigating Christmas when you're co-parenting, sober, grieving, single, or just desperately trying to find a new place to put the bloody Elf on the Shelf.Everyone's wearing their sequinned outfits, and like any good girls get together, there are cheeky games that elicit stories about teenage club nights, muting the school mums chat, and sliding into Craig David's DMs… Oh, and you lot have been sending in your festive dilemmas too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There's nothing worse than being stuck in an emotional spiral—feeling like your thoughts are a swirling vortex of noise and chaos that feels overwhelming and illogical. Today, let's talk about the first and most important step to calming emotional spirals: noticing and naming what you're actually feeling. Learn how naming emotions brings clarity, reduces reactivity, and opens the door to healthier, Spirit-led responses.  PS I'd love to teach you more about this key emotional management tool in my free 7-day course “Notice + Name Your Feelings”! Get the free course here. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: [00:00] Why emotional reactions often feel confusing or overwhelming [03:00] How unrecognized emotions lead to reactivity, shutdown, or numbness [04:00] Is emotional overwhelm a sign of spiritual immaturity? [06:00] Why noticing and naming emotions is the first essential skill [10:00] How noticing and naming changes communication and relationships [12:00] Emotions are “alarm signals,” not failures [13:00] What the free Notice + Name Your Feelings 7-day course includes [15:00] How this skill fits into long-term emotional and spiritual growth  Get the FREE 7-Day Course: Notice + Name Your Feelings  Learn the simple mindset tool that helps you understand what you're really feeling, so you can stop spiraling and experience more peace! Start the free course here: AliciaMichelle.com/feelings  RELATED EPISODES: Ep 312: What to Do When You Can't Stop Crying, Snapping, or Shutting Down Ep 330 — How to Manage Big Out-of-Control Emotions Ep 333 — Tired of Going from One Crisis to Another? How to Stop Reacting and Start Responding Send us a text

In Episode 334 You Will Discover: Why ADHD brains process rest differently The concept of Contrast Avoidance Theory and why rest can feel unsafe How parallel tasking helps ADHD adults finally relax 5 practical steps to ADHD relaxation that support your unique brain Work With Me:

It is December 21st—the Winter Solstice. In the Northern Hemisphere, this is the shortest day and the longest night of the year. While nature invites us into deep stillness and rest during this time, our modern world pushes us to do the exact opposite.If you are feeling the "holiday buzz" of anxiety beneath your skin, financial stress, or the sheer mental load of making magic happen for everyone else, this episode is your sanctuary.Join us for a nervous system reset designed to soothe the overwhelm of the festive season. Today, we return to the show's roots with simplicity and proven somatic techniques to help you move from dysregulation to safety.In this episode, we cover:The Winter Solstice Disconnect: Why pushing your body hard when nature says "slow down" leads to nervous system dysregulation.Somatic Grounding: Using the physical sensation of gravity to stop holding yourself up and finally let go.Safety Signals: The "Hand on Heart, Hand on Belly" technique to send immediate safety signals to your brain.Vagus Nerve Stimulation: How to use gentle humming vibrations to soothe frazzled nerves.Restorative Affirmations: Permitting yourself to align with the stillness of the solstice and set boundaries protecting your energy.Key Affirmations from this Session:"It is safe for me to slow down right now." "My worth is not tied to how much I do or buy or plan this week." "I am choosing self-love over sacrifice." "I am worthy of the same care and magic that I try to create for others." Take a Moment for You: This is your coffee break for the soul. You don't need to escape reality; you just need to ground yourself within it. Whether you are seated or lying down, allow these few minutes to regulate your heart rate and bring peace to your mind.Support the Podcast & Your Peace of MindIf you found this session helpful, please consider subscribing or sharing it with a friend who might also need a nervous system reset this week.Become a Supporter: Want to listen ad-free and access exclusive long-form content? Join our supporters group for just $5 a month. Connect with us: Remember, be gentle with yourself. Smile often, and to yourself, be kind.

In this episode I share The Zoom Out Theory: a 30‑minute reset to calm your nervous system and regain perspective during IVF, donor conception, or surrogacy. You'll learn why your brain spirals during treatment, how to “zoom out” in the hardest moments, and a simple way to come back to yourself when it all feels like too much. Free companion ebook + guided meditation: DM me “ZOOM” on Instagram and I'll send it to you.

Send us your feedback — we're listeningIsaiah 26:3 — Peace for Overwhelm in the Final Days Before Christmas From London to New York, from Johannesburg to Dubai, from Seoul to Toronto — we pray for supernatural peace as the pressure of Christmas rapidly approaches. Isaiah 26:3 — “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” John 14:27 — “My peace I give you… Do not let your hearts be troubled.” In the final stretch before Christmas, global searches rise sharply around overwhelm, emotional pressure, racing thoughts and fear of not coping. Isaiah 26:3 becomes one of the most-accessed scriptures for calm, mental stillness and spiritual grounding. Prayer  Father, in the mighty name of Jesus, we bring every listener who feels overwhelmed tonight. Calm the mind that is overloaded with tasks, responsibilities, deadlines and emotional strain. Bring peace to those who feel stretched thin, exhausted or unable to keep up with the season's demands. Lord, steady anxious thoughts, slow the racing heart and quiet the unrest within. Lift the pressure from those who fear disappointing others. Let Your perfect peace guard their mind and settle their spirit. Replace fear with trust, chaos with order, and exhaustion with renewed strength. Jesus, centre our hearts on You alone — the Prince of Peace who carries us when we cannot carry ourselves. Prayer Points peace for overwhelm, isaiah 26:3 prayer, christmas stress relief, calm mind prayer, anxiety before christmas, jesus my peace Life Application  Speak Isaiah 26:3 aloud and pause for one minute of stillness. Let God steady your breath, calm your thoughts and anchor you in His peace. Declaration I declare perfect peace fills my mind, and my heart is steady in Jesus. Call to Action Share this prayer with someone feeling overwhelmed this week.24-Hour Arc ConnectorPrevious: —This Episode: 12 A.M. — Peace for OverwhelmNext: 3 A.M. — Healing for Winter FatigueThank you for praying with us today. For more daily devotion, follow us on all social platforms at DailyPrayer.uk. Support this listener-funded ministry for £3 a month: https://buymeacoffee.com/reverendbencooperisaiah 26 prayer, overwhelmed at christmas, perfect peace prayer, christian calming prayer, reverend ben cooper, dailyprayer.ukSupport the showFor more inspiring content, visit RBChristianRadio.net — your home for daily devotionals, global prayer, and biblical encouragement for every season of life. We invite you to connect with our dedicated prayer hub at DailyPrayer.uk — a place where believers from every nation unite in prayer around the clock. If you need prayer, or would like to leave a request, this is the place to come. Our mission is simple: to pray with you, to stand with you, and to keep the power of prayer at the centre of everyday life. Your support through DailyPrayer.uk helps us continue sharing the gospel and covering the nations in prayer. You can also discover our ministry services and life celebrations at LifeCelebrant.net — serving families with faith, dignity, and hope. If this devotional blesses you, please consider supporting our listener-funded mission by buying us a coffee through RBChristianRadio.net. Every prayer, every gift, and every share helps us keep broadcasting God's Word to the world.

Clarity doesn't come from thinking. It comes from doing, especially when it's messy.In this honest and actionable conversation, George welcomes performance coach Matt Shiver to unpack the very thing that keeps most entrepreneurs stuck: overthinking disguised as planning. If you've been spinning in circles, stuck in research mode, or doubting your next move, this episode will give you permission, and the tools, to move forward with courage and confidence.Matt Shiver helps us dismantle one of the biggest illusions in entrepreneurship: the belief that thinking more will make things clearer. Together, George and Matt explore the power of imperfect action, nervous system regulation, feedback loops, and the inner stories that shape your business decisions.You'll learn why confidence isn't built in the future, it's built in your next step. Expect raw truths, practical frameworks, and a deep reminder that your business grows at the speed of your self-trust.What You'll Learn in This Episode:How to stop using “strategy” as a way to avoid actionThe difference between reacting from urgency vs. responding from clarityWhy nervous system regulation is a business superpowerHow to develop internal safety so you stop chasing external validationThe mindset shift that separates sustainable entrepreneurs from overwhelmed ones Key Takeaways:✔️Clarity is earned through action: You don't need more time. You need more reps.✔️Overwhelm is often a story: Your capacity expands when you stop fueling the chaos.✔️Business is a feedback loop: Stop waiting for perfect and start testing fast.✔️Your nervous system sets your ceiling: If you can't regulate, you can't scale sustainably.✔️Confidence is built in motion: You grow your self-trust by doing, not thinking. Timestamps & Highlights:[00:00] – Matt's return and what's changed since his last appearance[06:14] – “I'm stuck” – the trap of endless planning and procrastination[12:08] – The illusion of clarity and how to take aligned action[17:39] – Regulating your nervous system for better business decisions[24:53] – Feedback vs failure: why fast iteration is key[30:30] – Self-sourcing safety and detaching from outcomes[38:22] – How to expand your “window of tolerance” as a leader[47:19] – The energetic cost of indecision and delay[53:40] – The 3-part check-in George uses for aligned choices[1:00:21] – Matt's closing advice: be in your body, not just your brain[1:06:10] – The secret to sustainable momentum Connect with Matt Shiver:Website: mattshiver.comInstagram: @drmattshiverYoutube: @drmattshiverYour Challenge This Week:What's one area where you're thinking more than doing?DM @itsgeorgebryant and @mattshiver with your insight from this episode—and what your next bold step will be.And remember: it's not about doing it right. It's about doing it real.Join The Alliance – The Relationship Beats Algorithms™ community for entrepreneurs who lead with connection, not clicks.1:1 Coaching with George – Strategy meets soul. Apply hereLive Events – Build momentum and mastery in the room with George. 

Practical tools to manage stress, set boundaries, and stay sober during the most overwhelming time of year. In this episode, we're talking about why the holiday season is such a perfect storm for stress, exhaustion, and relapse risk — and what actually helps you stay grounded, calm, and sober when everything feels like too much. This isn't about “just don't drink” or powering through with willpower. It's about planning ahead, setting real boundaries, managing your energy, and protecting your sobriety like it actually matters — because it does. These tools are timeless and incredibly relevant right now — especially as we head into the final stretch of the year. HERE ARE THE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: 1️⃣ Holiday Stress Isn't the Problem — Lack of Planning Is The holidays don't sneak up on us. They come at the same time every year. When you plan ahead — for your schedule, your energy, and your triggers — you dramatically reduce overwhelm and vulnerability. 2️⃣ Boundaries Are a Sobriety Tool, Not a Personality Flaw Boundaries around time, conversations, commitments, and how long you stay at events aren't selfish — they're how you stay regulated, present, and sober when stress is high. 3️⃣ Rest, Connection, and Support Are Non-Negotiable Sleep deprivation, emotional exhaustion, and isolation make cravings louder. Staying connected to your sober support and refueling your energy keeps you strong when willpower runs out. We're days away from Christmas. If your energy is low and your stress is high, that doesn't mean you're failing — it means it's time to slow down, simplify, and protect what matters most. Take what you learn today and use it. Planning, boundaries, rest, and connection aren't optional extras. They're how sobriety lasts. Links Mentioned in This Episode:

Welcome back to Pep Talk Friday! In this episode of Raising Confident Girls, Melissa Jones offers a gentle, grounding message for anyone who is feeling stretched thin—especially in the busy, pressure-filled month of December. If you're juggling responsibilities, carrying invisible emotional loads, and wondering if you're doing enough, this pep talk is for you.Melissa speaks with compassion to the quiet overwhelm so many of us experience, acknowledging the countless ways we show up for our families, our communities, and our loved ones—often without recognition. She reminds listeners that “enough” doesn't mean perfect, and that even when things feel messy, your effort still counts.In this episode, you'll hear:A validating reminder that the invisible work you do matters more than you realizeWhy feeling overwhelmed doesn't mean you're failing—it means you're humanEncouragement to stop trying to fix everything at once and focus on the next small stepSimple permission to pause, breathe, and acknowledge all that you're already carryingA reassuring message that you are doing enough, even on the hard daysThis episode is a heartfelt invitation to slow down, take a breath, and release the pressure to hold it all together perfectly. Progress doesn't come from doing more—it comes from taking one tiny step forward with kindness toward yourself.If you know someone who could use this reminder today, share this episode with them. You're not alone in feeling this way—and sometimes, a little pep talk can make all the difference.Melissa's Links:• Website • Instagram • Facebook• TikTok• LinkedIn

There's a moment when the place you've dreamed about for years finally becomes the place you actually live—and everything you imagined begins to meet real life.In this episode, I share what it's truly like to move to Bali with a family, and the quiet disorientation that can come when a long-held dream becomes your everyday reality. It's an honest reflection on the space between expectation and experience, and what happens when “paradise” asks more of you than you anticipated.If you've ever dreamed of starting over somewhere new—or wondered what unfolds after you say yes to a big vision—this episode offers reassurance, perspective, and a grounded reminder that growth often comes wrapped in contrast.Where in your life are you being invited to release the fantasy and meet what's real?Related episodes to explore:•⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 167: Did I Manifest This? A Bali Story About Universal Signs - ⁠https://youtu.be/gwF87tVHqZc• 162: Embracing Life's Duality: Beauty & Mess - https://youtu.be/dCM0y6P6JfQ

The holidays don't overwhelm everyone in the same way. For some of us, stress shows up as trying to control everything. For others, it looks like pushing through exhaustion, spinning in our heads, overgiving, avoiding, or checking out altogether. In this solo episode, I break down the six common overwhelm styles I see again and again — not to label or fix you, but to help you understand yourself with more kindness. You'll learn how overwhelm shows up for you during the holidays, why it makes sense, and a few gentle ways to move through this season with more ease and less self-judgment. Your overwhelm style isn't something to fix — it's a clue. When you understand how you respond to stress, you can stop fighting yourself and start offering what you actually need. In This Episode, We Explore: Why the holidays feel like "too much" for so many people How overwhelm shows up differently depending on your wiring The six overwhelm styles: Take the quiz to determine yours: WadeBrill.com/Quiz The Controller The Spinner The Pusher The Avoider The Overgiver The Drifter What actually helps each style during the holidays A short reflection to help you move through the season more gently   _______________________ Share your takeaways with me on Instagram @OneWade or send me a note here.  Learn more about the Winter Mindfulness Retreat: Retreat.CenteredintheCity.org Want more support meeting your own needs? Order my interactive self-care journal: 100 Mindful Moments to Balance & Energize. Order: WadeBrill.com/100MindfulMoments 

"Overwhelm often leads to inaction, as we freeze in the face of too many tasks and not enough time."In this episode of Business is Human, Rebecca Fleetwood Hession explores the pressure that many feel as the end of the year approaches. With deadlines looming and responsibilities piling up, it's easy to spiral into a state of stress and uncertainty. Instead of powering through, Rebecca reveals how our nervous systems react to overwhelm and why taking a step back is crucial for both our productivity and well-being.Through a blend of neuroscience, practical tips, and a compassionate approach to leadership, Rebecca shows how we can transform our approach to the end-of-year chaos. She dives into the power of intentional scheduling, explains how naming our stress can help us regain control, and emphasizes the importance of creating peace in our calendars. This episode is a call to reset, to find clarity in the clutter, and to lead with calm instead of chaos during the holiday season.In this episode, you'll learn:How overwhelm triggers our nervous system and what it's really trying to tell usThe power of intentional scheduling to calm your mind and regain controlPractical steps to create peace in your calendar and lead with clarity during stressful timesThings to listen for:(00:00) Introduction(02:01) Understanding the nervous system(02:49) The power of time blocking(05:55) Writing it down: he first step(07:41) Allocating time realistically(09:14) Creating a productive environment(12:23) Honoring your time blocks(12:49) Spiritual aspect of orderConnect with Rebecca:https://www.rebeccafleetwoodhession.com/

What happens when two female lawyers from different countries realize they're fighting the same battles? In this powerful conversation, Erin sits down with Odette Ansell—a Canadian litigator and host of the Non-Billable Hours podcast—to talk about the universal struggles female lawyers face: loneliness, identity crisis, the pressure to "have it all," and the desperate need for community. They discuss why it's so hard to separate your identity from your job, what to do when you feel stuck, and why vulnerability might be the bravest thing you do as a lawyer. If you've ever felt like you're the only one crumbling while everyone else looks like they're crushing it—this episode is your reminder that you're not alone.About Odette AnsellOdette Ansell is a Canadian litigator and the host of Non-Billable Hours, a podcast dedicated to honest conversations about life in and beyond the law. With a passion for connecting with lawyers across every practice area, she creates space for candid discussions about the joys, pressures, and personal passions that shape legal professionals. Odette is driven by a desire to spotlight what truly lights lawyers up outside their work—from creative pursuits to family life to unexpected hobbies. Through her thoughtful interviews, she explores the common challenges many lawyers experience but rarely voice. Her work aims to build community, normalize vulnerability, and remind lawyers that their identities extend far beyond their billable targets.Key Topics CoveredWhy Odette became a lawyer (and the personality test that said she'd be terrible at litigation)The universal struggles female lawyers face—regardless of country or practice areaWhy lawyers desperately need people who "get it" without needing contextThe loneliness epidemic in the legal profession (especially for women)How to separate your identity from your job when being a lawyer IS your personalityThe seasons of life and why "having it all" doesn't mean having it all at onceWhy women lawyers feel guilty for wanting something outside the lawThe bad advice that made Odette delete her food blog in law schoolHow to find community when you work from home and feel isolatedThe power of saying your goals out loud (even if you don't know how to achieve them)Why vulnerability is so hard for lawyers (and why we desperately need it)The retreats that made Erin realize: "These women get me at a visceral level"Connect with Odette AnsellPodcast: Non-Billable Hours (YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts)Instagram: @nonbillablehourspodcastWant to connect with Odette about building community, navigating identity outside the law, or just chat about life as a lawyer? Find her on Instagram or check out her podcast!Connect with ErinInstagram: @eringernerLinkedIn: Erin GernerWebsite: www.eringerner.comBook a Call: Powerhouse Connection CallIf this conversation reminded you that you're not alone in what you're feeling, share it with another woman lawyer who needs to hear it. Tag Erin and Odette on social media and let them know what resonated.Feeling stuck and ready to make a change? Book a free Powerhouse Connection Call with Erin and let's figure out what's next.Don't forget to subscribe to the Powerhouse Lawyers podcast so you never miss an episode.

I sat down with my girl, Libby Wescombe (her 6th time on the pod — because every time she evolves, we evolve with her), and we went ALL the way in on the conversation women aren't having out loud: food, disordered eating, tracking, cardio, capacity, nervous system, and why so many women are exhausted doing “all the right things.” We talk about how tracking went from helpful tool to identity, why 95% of women are sitting somewhere on the disordered eating spectrum, and how the industry quietly taught us to outsource our hunger, our cues, and our power to an app. Then we flip it. Lib walks us through her shift from “macros as a lifestyle” to building women who can actually live their lives — women with an aerobic base, emotional regulation, and a relationship with food that isn't built on fear. We go hard on this idea of capacity:If your nervous system can't handle your life, it can't handle your training.If you can't recover from your day, of course you can't recover from your deadlifts. This episode is part intervention, part blueprint. If you've ever struggled with tracking, food obsession, overwhelm, burnout, poor recovery, or feeling like your body is “not responding,” this conversation is going to crack something open for you girl. This one is for the woman who wants to build muscle, get strong, train hard, and live a big life — without falling apart in the process. ____ Key Takeaways Most women don't have a food problem — they have a relationship problem. Tracking didn't fail you. The industry taught you to outsource your hunger, your cues, and your confidence to an app. Disordered eating isn't rare — it's the norm. 95% of women are living somewhere on the continuum without realising it. A strong body is built on behaviours, not rules. Women who maintain strength, muscle, and ease don't rely on hacks — they live a different kind of life. Internal boundaries are the missing piece. Not macro targets, not fasting windows, not food rules. Your own hunger, satisfaction, rhythm, and awareness. Your aerobic base is your recovery system. If you can't recover from life, you won't recover from lifting. Capacity isn't optional — it's the engine for everything. Strength and cardio aren't in competition — they are co-conspirators. One builds the muscle. The other builds the woman who can keep it. Overwhelm isn't a personal flaw — it's a lack of strategy. You're not tired because you can't handle it. You're tired because no one taught you how to handle it. You can't skim your way into a different body. At some point you have to stop consuming and start marinating — in a method, in the work, in yourself. ____ Quotes “If you can't not track, the problem isn't your macros — it's your relationship with food.” — Amy “Your capacity for life is your capacity for training. If you can't handle your life, why would your body handle the training you're asking of it?” — Libby “Tracking is a tool, like a deadlift. We've just put it on a pedestal and built our whole identity around it.” — Libby “Women don't need more rules. They need a relationship with their body that they actually trust.” — Amy “You don't have a training problem or a food problem. You have a strategy problem.” — Amy ____ Resources Mentioned Book: The Rules of Normal Eating — Karen R. Koenig Research: Eating Disorder Continuum & Disordered Eating Spectrum ____ Connect with Libby Instagram: @libbywescombe Membership: Monthly Fuel Lifestyle Lean Program Connect with Amy Instagram: @amykatebowe ____ THE WOMEN WHO TRAIN SURVEY Is this you? A woman in her 40s who's doing all the right things — lifting, walking, fuelling — but still not seeing the strength, shape, or confidence you expected because you're not sure what the right thing is for your body, in the right way, at the right time? If yes, I'd love you to complete this short survey. Please complete the survey by December 14th '25 to go into the draw to win a 60-minute 1:1 Build Your 2026 Body Strategy Session with me — plus a limited-edition Warrior School sweater for one lucky runner-up. Link to survey https://amy639434.typeform.com/to/ciB5yQlH _____ Love the Show? Here's how to support her ❤️ Leave a rating + review (it truly helps more women find the show) ⭐ Subscribe so each new episode lands directly in your ears

Welcome back to All Things Considered CX. In this episode, host Bob Azman is joined by Chander Sharma, a seasoned global executive, leadership advisor, and author, to unpack the real challenges large organizations face in today's fast-moving business landscape.Drawing from decades of experience across industries and continents, Chander shares powerful insights on how leadership, culture, and organizational clarity shape business transformation and customer experience. The conversation centers on his book, Busyness to Business, and its practical 5P framework—Purpose, Process, People, Practice, and Perspective—a model designed to help leaders cut through noise, eliminate unproductive busyness, and refocus on what truly drives value.Along the way, Bob and Chander explore real-world examples, including the “Amazon effect,” Walmart's turnaround, and leadership lessons from icons like Satya Nadella and Warren Buffett. The discussion is packed with actionable takeaways for executives and customer experience professionals who want to lead with intention, align their teams, and adapt to constant change.You'll also learn about a free benchmarking resource that helps leaders assess how aligned and effective their organizations truly are. If you're looking to elevate your leadership approach and sharpen your customer focus, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Welcome back to All Things Considered CX. In this episode, host Bob Azman is joined by Chander Sharma, a seasoned global executive, leadership advisor, and author, to unpack the real challenges large organizations face in today's fast-moving business landscape.Drawing from decades of experience across industries and continents, Chander shares powerful insights on how leadership, culture, and organizational clarity shape business transformation and customer experience. The conversation centers on his book, Busyness to Business, and its practical 5P framework—Purpose, Process, People, Practice, and Perspective—a model designed to help leaders cut through noise, eliminate unproductive busyness, and refocus on what truly drives value.Along the way, Bob and Chander explore real-world examples, including the “Amazon effect,” Walmart's turnaround, and leadership lessons from icons like Satya Nadella and Warren Buffett. The discussion is packed with actionable takeaways for executives and customer experience professionals who want to lead with intention, align their teams, and adapt to constant change.You'll also learn about a free benchmarking resource that helps leaders assess how aligned and effective their organizations truly are. If you're looking to elevate your leadership approach and sharpen your customer focus, this is an episode you won't want to miss.

Already feeling stretched by the festive season? This episode is your invitation to slow down and protect your energy. In this solo episode of the Pause Purpose Play podcast, Clinical Psychologist Michaela Thomas explores why the holiday season can feel so overwhelming and draining, especially for women with busy brains, ADHD traits, or perfectionistic tendencies - and how to move through it with more intention and self-compassion. Michaela introduces the idea of balancing what drains you with what sustains you, and shares how using a visual schedule can help you manage energy more realistically, plan ahead, and reduce burnout. Rather than striving for a “perfect” Christmas, this episode encourages lowering expectations, setting boundaries, and prioritising rest before you reach exhaustion. Michaela also shares more about Golden, her immersive in-person experience for high-achieving ADHD women who need space to pause and recharge, reconnecting with their purpose and values. The episode ends with little permission pieces in reflections from women who attended the previous Golden event - gentle reminders that you're not alone and that slowing down is allowed. ✨ In this episode: Why the festive season can feel especially draining for busy, ADHD brains The concept of drains vs. sustains and why energy matters more than time Using a visual schedule to plan with compassion Letting go of perfection and choosing rest Permission slips from other women just like you Join the next Golden event on the 30th of January in London, grab your ticket here: https://thethomasconnection.thrivecart.com/golden-in-person-event-jan-2026/ 

The military operation to capture the Sinai Peninsula faced several substantial obstacles. First, there was the terrain itself, the Sinai Peninsula was 24,000 square miles of pure desolation. The desert consisted of rolling sand dunes in the north that could swallow vehicles and exhaust troops within hours. In the south were the nearly impassable mountain ranges which created natural fortresses. The second obstacle was the Egyptian military with 100,000 troops, freshly armed with the latest Soviet equipment. Against this the IDF Chief of Staff, Moshe Dayan, was betting on surprise, speed, and the psychological impact of audacity. Credits: Middle-Eastern Duet Worship Song in Arabic & English ("DAVID DANCED") WW2 Aircraft sound effects    George Vlad Radio Staic – sound Effect,  Audio Library     i24News English Insight IDF Reservists: Citizen Soldiers 02/24/2014 1956 Arab Israeli War (Suez Crisis)   Erahive    The Entire Battle History of the Suez Crisis and Sinai Crisis (1956) Historic Slumber Learn more at TellerFromJerusalem.com Don't forget to subscribe, like and share! Let all your friends know that that they too can have a new favorite podcast. © 2025 Media Education Trust llc

Ever feel like you're feeding the content machine but still not being found by your dream clients? You're not alone — and you're definitely not doing anything wrong. But there is a better way to grow a faith-based business online without constantly being “on.”In this episode, we're breaking down SEO for beginners in real, non-techy language — and showing you why search engine optimization is one of the most powerful (and sustainable!) ways to grow your Christian small business.Whether you're focused on email marketing, launching a profitable business, or just trying to figure out how to show up online without burning out, this episode gives you the tools, language, and strategy to start strong — and stay sane.

As a Highly Sensitive Person do you ever feel like you're on the edge of overwhelm? Especially when life gets really busy (hello, Christmas and holiday period!)? In this episode of SelfKind, a podcast for Highly Sensitive People, I'm sharing a simple nervous system metaphor that will remind you of why it's so important to be mindful of your capacity, and when it's quickly running out. This episode will be especially supportive if you:

Chewing and spitting is an eating disorder behavior that often remains hidden due to intense shame and misunderstanding. Many people do not know how to talk about it, and many providers never ask. In this solo episode, Dr. Marianne Miller offers a clear, compassionate explanation of chewing and spitting in eating disorders, naming why this behavior develops and why it deserves nuanced care rather than judgment. This episode centers eating disorder recovery, ARFID, neurodivergent sensory experiences with food, and the nervous system roots of eating behaviors that are often moralized or overlooked. Why Chewing and Spitting Is So Often Misunderstood Chewing and spitting is frequently framed as a single behavior with a single cause. This narrow understanding creates harm. When providers assume chewing and spitting always reflects restriction or compensatory behavior, people with ARFID and sensory-based eating challenges are misdiagnosed or pressured into unsafe treatment. When providers minimize chewing and spitting in restrictive eating disorders, people lose access to support at moments of increasing distress. This episode explains why chewing and spitting must be understood through multiple pathways to ensure accurate diagnosis and ethical care. Pathway One: Chewing and Spitting in Restrictive and Compensatory Eating Disorders In restrictive or compensatory eating disorders, chewing and spitting often functions as a way to avoid swallowing food while still experiencing taste. It may emerge during periods of significant restriction, intense hunger, or fear of weight gain. Some people use chewing and spitting to interrupt binge urges or as a purge-adjacent behavior. In this pathway, the behavior reflects deprivation, internal conflict, and rising eating disorder severity. Shame, secrecy, and fear of judgment frequently follow, making it harder for individuals to seek support or speak openly about what they are experiencing. Pathway Two: Chewing and Spitting in ARFID and Neurodivergent Sensory-Based Eating Chewing and spitting can also emerge in ARFID and neurodivergent sensory-based eating for reasons entirely unrelated to weight or dieting. In this pathway, the behavior reflects sensory overwhelm, swallowing discomfort, texture sensitivity, interoceptive differences, or nervous system safety needs. Autistic and ADHD individuals may chew food to explore taste while spitting to avoid gagging, panic, or sensory overload. When this pathway is misunderstood as compensatory eating disorder behavior, people often feel pathologized rather than supported. This episode explains how sensory wiring, disability, and safety needs shape this experience. Why Differentiating These Two Pathways Matters in Recovery Accurately identifying the function of chewing and spitting is essential for healing. Restrictive and compensatory pathways require approaches that address deprivation, shame, trauma, and rigid food rules. Sensory-based pathways require approaches that build safety, honor autonomy, and work with the nervous system rather than against it. Dr. Marianne explains why a one-size-fits-all model fails and how differentiation creates clarity, trust, and more sustainable eating disorder recovery. Intersectionality, Bias, and Systemic Harm This episode also explores how anti-fat bias, racism, ableism, and medical bias shape who receives care and who gets believed. People in larger bodies often experience intense pressure to restrict, which can intensify chewing and spitting behaviors. People of color frequently face delayed or missed eating disorder diagnoses. Neurodivergent individuals are often misunderstood or dismissed when their eating challenges are sensory-based. Understanding chewing and spitting requires naming these systemic harms rather than blaming individuals. A Compassionate Path Forward Chewing and spitting is not a moral failure or a sign of weakness. It is a behavior rooted in nervous system responses, lived experience, and survival. This episode offers language, validation, and clarity for anyone who has struggled with chewing and spitting, supported someone who has, or wants a more nuanced understanding of eating disorders and ARFID. Healing begins with understanding, safety, and compassion. About Dr. Marianne Miller Dr. Marianne Miller is a licensed marriage and family therapist specializing in eating disorder recovery, ARFID, binge eating, and neurodivergent-affirming therapy. She offers therapy for individuals in California, Texas, and Washington D.C., and teaches the self-paced, virtual ARFID and Selective Eating Course.

Overwhelm is a feeling that I am deeply familiar with… sometimes multiple times a day. In today's episode, we'll discuss why you feel overwhelmed, what's happening in your brain and body when that feeling of ‘too much' overcomes you, and how to actually reset your system so that you feel more grounded, calm, and rooted into yourself. You'll learn about: Overwhelm is not a mindset issue. It is a nervous system state. The chemistry of overwhelm Signs and symptoms of overwhelm How to expand your nervous system's window of tolerance Breathing exercises to bring you back to yourself when you're stuck in overwhelmCheck out the 21-Day Nervous System Reset I created for you with Dr. Michele Kambolis Connect with Erin:⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Website Support Our Sponsors: COWBOY COLOSTRUM - Use code RAWBEAUTYTALKS at CowboyColostrum.com for 25%offJONES ROAD BEAUTY - Get a free Cool Gloss on your first purchase when you use the code ERIN at checkout https://www.jonesroadbeauty.com/HELLOFRESH - Go to hellofresh.ca and use the code RAWBEAUTYTALKS for 50% off your next order. KNIX - Go to knix.com and use code RAWBEAUTYTALKS for 20% off your next order.MITOPURE GUMMIES - Go to ⁠Timeline.com/ERIN⁠ and use the code ERIN for 20% off. LOLA BLANKETS - Go to LolaBlankets.com and use the code RAWBEAUTYTALKS for 35% off. SUPERBELLY POWDERS - Go to ⁠www.itsblume.com⁠ and use code RAWBEAUTYTALKS for 15% off.AQUTRU WATER FILTERS - Go to www.aquatru.com and use code RAWBEAUTYTALKS for 20% off. Please use link on left side of checkout page, not the coupon code box on the right. ⁠Leave Well Within a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts⁠! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do you feel emotionally overwhelmed—like you’re carrying more than you can handle and one more hardship or problem might break you? Have stress, anxiety, or burnout caused you to react in ways that don’t feel like you? In this episode of Faith Over Fear, Jennifer Slattery and Carol McCracken talk honestly about emotional overwhelm, emotional capacity, and why prolonged stress and hardship can push even faithful, capable people past their limits. Through personal stories of caregiving, trauma triggers, disrupted sleep, ministry pressure, and relational strain, they explain why “pushing through” often leads to exhaustion, shame, and broken connections. Turning to Scripture, they explore the life of David—a man after God’s own heart—who also experienced seasons of intense fear, grief, and emotional overload. His story shows us that overwhelm is not a spiritual failure and that God meets us with grace, not condemnation, when we’re in survival mode. This conversation offers biblical encouragement and practical tools to help you recognize when your emotional capacity is maxed out, calm anxiety throughout the day, reduce unnecessary stress, and reconnect with Christ’s presence in the middle of overwhelming seasons. If you’ve been feeling worn down, reactive, or ashamed of how you’ve been coping, this episode will remind you: you’re not weak, you’re human—and you’re not alone. Download a free resource designed to help you experience the peace of Christ in Your Most Emotionally Overwhelming Seasons. Reflective/Discussion Questions: Where do you currently feel emotionally overloaded?What circumstances, responsibilities, or unresolved stressors might be adding weight to your “emotional bridge”? How do you typically respond when your emotional capacity is exceeded?Do you tend to withdraw, lash out, numb, overwork, or push through—and what has that response cost you? What stood out to you about David’s responses to overwhelm?How does his honesty with God challenge or free you in the way you pray, lament, or express emotion? Are there stressors in your life that could be reduced, paused, or removed—at least temporarily?What might it look like to honor your limits instead of judging them? What helps calm your body and mind throughout the day?Which practices—movement, rest, prayer, breathing, joy, community—might God be inviting you to return to or begin? Is there an area where shame has followed your past reactions to stress?How does this episode reshape your understanding of God’s grace toward you in survival seasons? Find Carol McCracken: On her website On Facebook On Instagram Find Jennifer Slattery: On her website Instagram Facebook Amazon Subscribe to her free newsletter Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

The holidays can feel like a pressure cooker - packed schedules, emotional triggers, family dynamics, financial stress, and fantasy of how perfect it all "should" be. Most women enter this season already stretched thin…and then wonder why they feel overwhelmed, irritated, or disconnected.In this episode, Kate breaks down how to diffuse holiday overwhelm so you can actually enjoy yourself this holiday's, no matter how much is on your plate. You'll learn:Why overwhelm isn't actually caused by your to-do list (and what's really happening underneath)The nervous system truth about why the holidays amplify old patternsHow to instantly come back to yourself when you feel pulled in too many directionsSimple, powerful practices that will support you to regulate yourself dailyIf you tend to spiral this time of year or feel the pressure of trying to “make it magical” every December - this episode will give you the exact tools to reclaim your energy and feel grounded no matter what's happening around you. This holiday season get's to be different. Tune in and learn how to navigate it like the heroine you truly are.Join The Reclamation 90 Online Program - January - March, 2026https://www.theunscriptdwoman.com/the-reclamationAbout the Host:Kate Harlow is the founder of The Unscriptd Woman, the creator of The Expanded Love Coaching Method, and host of The New Truth podcast - ranked in the top 1.5% globally. With over 15 years of experience teaching, coaching and facilitating transformational retreats worldwide, Kate has helped hundreds of thousands of women break free from outdated relational patterns, old patriarchal ways of thinking and unspoken rules to live by. Her infallible methods guide women to release the deeply ingrained scripts that keep them stuck- empowering women to step into their highest, most magnetic, and fully expressed selves. Through her coaching, retreats, podcast and upcoming book The Unscriptd Woman, Kate is redefining what it means to be an empowered woman in today's world, showing women how to stop waiting for permission and start creating a life and love that aligns with their deepest truth. Known for her rare ability to see exactly where women are out of alignment with themselves, Kate offers a path back to unwavering self- trust, meaningful joy and true fulfillment. Her work is a revolution - one that liberates women from societal expectations and invites them into a life of radical authenticity, thriving relationships and unshakable self-worth. Website: https://www.theunscriptdwoman.com/The Immersion in Corfu, Greece April 26- May 3, 2026 https://www.theunscriptdwoman.com/the-immersionThanks for listening! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation with us, head on over to our Facebook group, the New Truth Movement at https://www.facebook.com/groups/209821843509179/With this podcast, we are building an international community of The New Truth Movement.If you know someone who would benefit from this message or could be an awesome addition to our community, please share it using the social media buttons on this...

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This is probably the busiest month of the year. Start thinking ahead as you complete some of those things needing to be done this month.  With JESUS you CAN!  Dealing with Overwhelm in December 40 day sugar fast 40 day social media fast Email me at: positivityinpregnancy@gmail.com **Morning Sickness Mini Course for Mental Health (Formerly the Positive Pregnancy Program)**: This self-led video program, made to help foster positivity durning pregnancy. It is for women who have or do struggle with pregnancy and who want to have strong mental health during and specifically the first trimester of pregnancy during the nausea! This Mini Course will help you mentally navigate the hardships of the physical changes of pregnancy, especially that morning sickness phase. Direct link to Morning Sickness Mini Course for Mental Health Positivity in Pregnancy and Motherhood website: Positiveinpregnancy.com Other Episodes you might like: Anxiety? Stressed in pregnancy? Podcast episode Strategies to Calm Fears and Worries in Pregnancy Success in Second Trimester INTIMACY Episodes on Dealing with Nausea in the first trimester: Puking and Feeling Like I Can't Coping with Nausea in Pregnancy Intimacy in the First Trimester Episode YouTube for Positivity in Pregnancy: https://www.youtube.com/@PregnancyisHardwithJosly-nd8wd Here is the Facebook Page for Pregnancy is hard: I have documented my journey of my fourth baby on this page and have other juicy and good tips for enjoying pregnancy better. https://www.facebook.com/pregnancyishard Here is the Pregnancy is Hard Support Group on Facebook: Let's offer support, help and fun for those in the trenches of pregnancy! https://www.facebook.com/groups/165102315544693 Instagram: @positivityinpregnancy  

In her presentation for the IMMH 2023 conference, Dopamine Fasting: An Early Intervention for Compulsive Overconsumption in the Digital Age, Dr. Anna Lembke explains how the pleasure–pain balance in the brain – once an adaptive survival mechanism – has become dangerously dysregulated in modern societies. Drawing from cutting-edge neuroscience and decades of clinical experience, she shows how our dopamine-overloaded world of constant stimulation and "drugified" everyday activities have created unprecedented vulnerability to addiction, anxiety, depression, and unhappiness. Through her clear, compassionate teaching, Dr. Lembke reveals how repeated exposure to high-reward experiences alters the brain's reward pathways, driving down our baseline dopamine and contributing to the modern mental health crisis. Dr. Lembke brings a rare combination of scientific depth and clinical wisdom. Her work integrates neuroscience with the insights of recovery communities, and in this talk she introduces practical, accessible strategies for rebalancing the brain's reward circuitry. With characteristic clarity, she explains why dopamine fasting, behavioural recalibration, and the intentional pursuit of "healthy pain" can restore homeostasis and help patients overcome compulsive overconsumption. In this richly informative and hopeful session, Dr. Lembke outlines the Plenty Paradox – her hypothesis that overabundance itself has become a source of physiological and psychological stress – and offers evidence-based tools to help clinicians and patients navigate the modern dopamine ecosystem. By understanding how the brain processes pleasure and pain, and by intentionally engaging in moderate stressors, she shows that we can elevate dopamine in a more stable, sustainable way, improve emotional resilience and mental health, and regain healthy control over habits. In this episode, you will learn: Why overabundance and constant access to reinforcing stimuli have become major drivers of stress, addiction, and mental health symptoms such as depression and anxiety. How pleasure and pain operate like opposite sides of a balance within the same brain regions. How repeated exposure to intoxicants or high-dopamine behaviours lowers baseline dopamine and the hedonic set-point. Why modern life has "drugified" everyday experiences, making them more reinforcing and more accessible. Why dopamine fasting (short-term abstinence) is an effective intervention for resetting reward pathways. Why patients often feel worse before they feel better during a dopamine fast. How hormesis – the use of moderate, controlled discomfort – can elevate dopamine sustainably without a crash. Examples of hormetic practices such as cold exposure, exercise, fasting, prayer and meditation. Why "right-sized pain" matters, and how too much or too little discomfort can be counterproductive. Why behavioural activation, mindfulness and insight are crucial tools for restoring balance and supporting recovery. I hope you find Dr. Lembke's wisdom helpful during this age and season of overwhelm, and that you are able to enjoy your family, friends, work and rest with full focus and presence these holidays and beyond.

How do you actually cope with all the pressure and stress that comes with the festive season?In this episode of the Hello Therapy podcast, I'm joined by Health Psychologist, Jo Rodriguez. We talk about the real, often hidden challenges that people face around Christmas. Together, we explore everything from fatigue, family dynamics, loneliness, and the overwhelming “perfect Christmas” pressure, to practical strategies for checking in with yourself and regulating stress. Whether you love or struggle with the holidays, you'll find compassionate, relatable tips to make the festive period a little more manageable.Highlights include:3:18 Hidden Stresses Of The Festive Season7:01 Loneliness, Exhaustion And Family Pressure12:26 Spotting Fatigue And Early Warning Signs19:01 Practical Basics To Reduce Overwhelm24:11 Inner Critic, Perfectionism And Expectations30:21 Flexibility And Rethinking Traditions36:06 Body Regulation Over Head-Only StrategiesThis week's guest:Jo Rodriguez is a UK-based Health Psychologist with over 20 years' experience helping people who feel anxious, overwhelmed, and stuck in their own heads. She works with the mind and the body. CBT, EMDR, EFT, and nervous system tools.Jo is known for her straight-talking, compassionate style and her ability to explain why you feel the way you do, without making you feel broken or blamed. Her work focuses on helping people calm their bodies, untangle overthinking, and feel more like themselves again.WebsiteTell us what you thought of this episode!***Check out Dr Liz White's YouTube channel for help with anxiety and OCD***If overthinking and worry is draining you, start with my 30-minute mini course How to Stop Spiralling. It gives you the exact tools I teach clients to interrupt thought loops in real time. If you want something for the moments you're already anxious or overwhelmed, the Spiral Rescue Kit has guided audios and a printable SOS plan you can use anywhere. → Get both HERE (get £5 off when you buy both or gift it to a friend!) -> SOCIALS DISCLAIMER

In this solo episode host Stephanie Mitton shares her "Holiday Hacks" to simplify the festive season without overwhelm. She acknowledges the mixed feelings the holiday season can bring, with common stressors like financial strain and family dynamics. Stephanie emphasizes the importance of finding your own way to celebrate holidays and establish personal traditions. She provides practical tips, including: - Defining your own holiday traditions and blending old and new - Prioritizing must-do and like-to-do activities to reduce stress - Starting holiday planning early to manage finances and time - Managing stress by embracing flexibility and involving others - Involving kids in traditions and setting boundaries with family - Focusing on what brings you joy and evaluating traditions - Building in restful moments and staying present during the season Stephanie's relatable and actionable advice aims to help listeners navigate the holiday season with more ease and enjoyment.Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/womendontdothatRecommend guests: https://www.womendontdothat.com/How to find WOMENdontDOthat:Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/womendontdothatInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/womendontdothat/TikTok- http://www.tiktok.com/@womendontdothatBlog- https://www.womendontdothat.com/blogPodcast- https://www.womendontdothat.com/podcastNewsletter- https://www.beaconnorthstrategies.com/contactwww.womendontdothat.comYouTube - http://www.youtube.com/@WOMENdontDOthatHow to find Stephanie Mitton:Twitter/X- https://twitter.com/StephanieMittonLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniemitton/beaconnorthstrategies.comTikTok- https://www.tiktok.com/@stephmittonInstagram- https://www.instagram.com/stephaniemitton/Interested in sponsorship? Contact us at hello@womendontdothat.comProduced by Duke & CastleOur Latest Blog:https://www.womendontdothat.com/post/confidence-is-an-advocacy-tool-what-selena-rezvani-taught-me-about-speaking-up-and-being-heard Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Uncomplicating Wellness: How to Cut Through Health Overwhelm Ever feel like nutrition and wellness are just too complicated to figure out? In this episode, Natalie sits down with health entrepreneur, coach, and podcast host Jenn Trapeck, whose new book "Uncomplicating Wellness" is designed to help you break free from overwhelm and learn what really matters when it comes to feeling good. Natalie and Jenn dig into the big myths and micro-trends that make healthy living confusing—like ice baths, protein crazes, and supplement marketing. You'll hear practical strategies for evaluating nutrition news, spotting what truly works for your body, and building daily habits that create real momentum. Jen reveals the six "Bio Stack" categories to focus on, the sneaky ways small changes compound over time, and why tuning into your own body's signals (poop, sex, and supplements included!) is the ultimate health hack. Whether you've bounced from diet to diet or just want a grounded approach to wellness, this episode is packed with actionable insight to help you create sustainable change—without perfection or overwhelm. Visit Natalie's website for full Podcast links and resources: Disclaimer: Natalie Tysdal is a health journalist, not a licensed medical professional. This podcast is informational only, not medical advice.  

End chaos in your firm—300+ peers use this framework. Free video here: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/framework Architects often find themselves buried under deadlines, staff questions, and the pressure to deliver flawless work—leaving little room to breathe, lead, or think creatively. This episode explores why that overwhelm feels so persistent and why traditional fixes rarely move the needle. Drowning in projects, staff issues, and nonstop client demands? In this episode, Enoch and Rio dig into what really sits beneath overwhelm for architecture firm owners and new partners. You'll hear how ego and pride in being "the busy one" can trap you in a me-centric office, and why real change starts with how you see yourself, not with another tool or system. The hidden "reward" you may be getting from overwhelm… and why letting it go can feel unsafe. A quiet shift in how you see your role that lets your team grow while you step back. The wake-up calls that push some architects to rebuild their firms—and their lives.

Emotional intelligence can take you far—but insight alone doesn't always create change. In this episode, I explore the missing skill that determines whether emotional intelligence stays intellectual or becomes embodied. I break down why self-awareness and regulation eventually hit a ceiling without the ability to lead yourself through discomfort, decisions, and follow-through—and where this shows up in real life, from boundaries to consistency.If you've ever thought “I know better, so why am I still stuck?” this episode will help you understand why.Support the showVisit macierenae.com to learn more about Macie & her work!Interested in working with her? Schedule a FREE consult HERE.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok: @Macie Renae Coaching

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In this holiday season episode, I challenge the idea that you need to do more to stay healthy. Instead, I dive deep into the power of The Single Habit—a focused, non-negotiable daily action that acts as an anchor for your physical and mental well-being through the end of the year.   Mentioned in this episode:

Hey Mama,  In our busiest seasons of life, we tend to rely on our own devices to save the day. We plan it all, organize it all, and do it all so we know it will be done right. But what happens when we fail to meet our own expectations for how the day was supposed to go? What do we do when our shortcomings result in  stress for not doing enough, mom guilt for not being enough, and overwhelm because we have just had enough?  Join me today to learn how you can break the cycle of mom guilt, stress, and overwhelm when you cannot get everything done.   For His Glory, Christen   I would love to hear from you!  >>Leave a Review >>Connect with me:   Sign Up for Manage In The Moment Coaching Call: https://bit.ly/ManageStressInTheMoment   Email me : naturalwellnessforbusymoms@gmail.com  Sign Up to Become an Insider: https://bit.ly/naturalwellnessinsider  Join Our FREE Facebook Community:https://www.facebook.com/groups/1789472588229094  >>Find Related Products Here: https://bit.ly/m/Natural-Wellness-for-Busy-Moms  >> These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. >>I make a small commission when using the links above to purchase items.

The final week of holiday shopping can feel overwhelming, especially for moms carrying the mental load of gifts, schedules, budgets, and expectations. In this episode of the Anti-Overwhelm Holiday Series, Licensed Therapist and Mom Coach Vanessa De Jesus Guzman explores the emotional pressure behind money, gift-giving, and the belief that we have to “go big” to show love during the holidays.Through personal reflection, humor, and real-life examples, Vanessa unpacks why holiday financial stress and comparison hit so hard, how gift guilt sneaks in quietly, and why generosity doesn't have to mean overspending or overextending yourself. This episode offers permission to simplify, redefine what “enough” looks like, and spread care throughout the year, not just on one day.EPISODE DESCRIPTIONWhy the last week of holiday shopping increases overwhelm and mom mental loadHow gift-giving pressure becomes tied to love, worth, and expectationsVanessa's personal approach to holiday gifts and why it works for her familyLessons from the Netflix movie Roofman and the “more is better” trapWhy generosity isn't always about money, and how time and presence matterTUNE IN TO LEARNWhy feeling behind during the holidays doesn't mean you are behindHow “go big or go home” thinking fuels stress, comparison, and overspendingWays moms can simplify holiday expectations without guiltHow to reduce financial stress during the holidaysWhy support for moms doesn't have to wait until the new yearTAKEAWAY MESSAGEThis episode isn't about doing the holidays right - it's about easing the pressure so many moms carry quietly. If you're still shopping, you're not behind. If your gifts look simpler this year, your love isn't smaller. And if this season feels heavier than expected, there's a reason... you've been carrying a lot. As we move through this final stretch, we're invited to slow down, let go of comparison, and remember that generosity can be sustainable. And sometimes, the most meaningful gift we give ourselves is support. Listen in, and remember... you're always free to be mindful.Send us a textSupport the show1:1 PRIVATE COACHING FOR MOMS: https://www.amigamoms.com/ 120 COPING SKILLShttps://www.freetobemindful.com/podcast-120copingskills WATCH THE PODCAST ON YOUTUBEhttps://www.youtube.com/@counselorvdejesus GET THE MUSE HEADBAND AT A DISCOUNT!https://choosemuse.com/freetobemindfulUse this link to get 15% off your total when you purchase the amazing brain sensing headband that tells you when you're in a meditative state and guides you to improve your practice.LET'S STAY CONNECTED

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Send us a textWe see it constantly: salon owners saying they're overwhelmed, stressed, exhausted, and unsure what to work on next. They're putting in the effort, working long hours, and still feeling behind, and it doesn't have to be that way.In this episode, we break down why overwhelm shows up so often for salon owners and why it's usually not a time or effort problem. We talk about bad advice, vague soundbites, echo chambers, and the pressure to do everything at once, and how all of that creates mental fatigue instead of progress.We also share practical ways to reduce overwhelm immediately: narrowing priorities, identifying what season your business is in, eliminating services and tasks that don't serve you, focusing on one problem at a time, and replacing multitasking with focused work that actually moves your business forward.Your business should serve you, so that you can serve others.If you're feeling overwhelmed, this episode will help you slow the noise, regain clarity, and take back control — one decision at a time.Key TakeawaysOverwhelm is usually a priority problem, not a workload problem.Vague advice and soundbites create confusion, not clarity.Multitasking increases stress and reduces meaningful progress.Focused work outperforms scattered effort.Small wins build momentum; something is always better than nothing.Simplifying services and tasks reduces mental load.Every business moves through seasons; you can't work on all of them at once.Money, people, demand, and systems are the most common constraints.Systems reduce chaos and decision fatigue over time.Overwhelm fades when clarity, focus, and ownership increase.Time Stamps00:00 — Why salon owners feel overwhelmed 01:00 — Jen's opening take: saying no, staying in your lane 04:00 — Todd's opening takes: technician vs owner + complacency 06:00 — Bad advice, soundbites, and industry echo chambers 09:00 — Why vague guidance creates paralysis 11:00 — Multitasking, task-switching, and mental fatigue 13:00 — Focused work blocks and the “accomplished list” 15:00 — Small wins > doing nothing 16:00 — Confirmation bias and online noise 18:00 — Eliminating services, simplifying menus, reducing friction 20:00 — Business seasons: growth, repair, stabilization, preparation 22:00 — Stop trying to do every season at once 23:00 — Common constraints: money, people, demand, systems 25:00 — Systems reduce chaos and decision fatigue 27:00 — Avoidance, uncomfortable tasks, and leadership growth 29:00 — Final thoughts: focus, clarity, one step forwardLinks and Stuff:Our Newsletter Mentoring InquiriesFind more of our things:InstagramHello Hair Pro Website

Homeschool moms have big feelings about AI. And honestly? They're valid.Most of us have heard enough scary stories to wonder:"Is using AI in my homeschool unsafe for my kids?"In today's episode, I brought on someone who has spent years solving that exact problem: Zach Jones, co-founder and CEO of Learnology AI, a homeschool-focused platform designed with built-in guardrails, child-safe architecture, and adaptive learning that actually supports how your child thinks… not just what they're supposed to memorize.We get into:What makes general AI tools (like ChatGPT) unsafe for kidsThe three biggest problems Zach saw when moms tried using regular AI for lesson planningHow AI can support creativity, critical thinking, and mastery (when it's designed to)How moms can use AI to gain back time, confidence, and flexibility with homeschoolingIf you've been curious about AI but hesitant about safety, privacy, or losing the human piece of homeschooling… this conversation is for you.Connect with Zach and Learnology AI:Use my affiliate link and code "LAIHOMESCHOOL" for 50% off your first month: https://learnologyai.com?fpr=natalie38Connect with Natalie:natalie@homeschoolteachingsimplified.com

What would it take for your interior design business to run smoothly—without you being involved in every decision, every email, every crisis? In this episode, Kimberley Seldon shares how she went from burnout and bottlenecks to spending a full month in Barcelona while her business continued to operate beautifully in her absence. This is not a story about working harder. It's about installing repeatable systems, clear responsibilities, and structured communication so your firm stops depending on you for every answer. Kimberley walks through the exact frameworks that replaced overwhelm with clarity and turned a chaotic workflow into a consistent, predictable, profitable design business. If your goal next year is more freedom, less micromanaging, and a business that finally supports the life you want, this episode offers both inspiration and practical direction. In this episode we learn: - How systems—not hustle—took Kimberley from burnout to a month of freedom in Barcelona - How the BOD™ 15 keeps every interior design project on track without constant oversight - How the Trade Partner Agreement eliminates confusion, empowers trades, and reduces interruptions - Why a Client Communication Framework is the secret to repeat work, referrals, and conflict-free projects - The essentials of a profit protocol that ensures sustainable earnings on every job - Why your business can't thrive until you stop being indispensable—and how systems make that possible

In this warm and gently humorous pre-Christmas episode, I guide you through three of the most common holiday challenges: overwhelm, stress, and overeating. If you feel scattered, tired, emotional, pulled in a thousand directions, or suddenly craving every sweet thing in existence — you are not alone, and nothing is wrong with you. You're simply human… and it's December.Through compassionate Ayurvedic wisdom, relatable real-life stories and one or two laugh-with-me moments, I show you how Vata, Pitta and Kapha influence your holiday behaviour — and what small, doable steps help you regain calm, clarity and comfort.You'll learn: • how to soothe overwhelm (Vata) • how to cool perfectionism + pressure (Pitta) • how to gently support emotional eating (Kapha) • and how to choose ONE tiny step to bring yourself back into balanceThis episode is a cosy exhale and a loving reminder that you don't need to do everything… just the next thing.✨ If you're feeling called to receive personalised Ayurvedic support during this season, you can book a free 15-minute connection call with me: https://tidycal.com/ithrive/connection-call

High performer burnout feels personal, but overwhelm is physiological — not failure. Today we unpack why your system hits a threshold long before your mind does, and how to reset in real time without losing momentum. A grounded, identity-rooted recalibration.When high-capacity leaders feel overwhelmed, they often blame discipline, mindset, or capability. But overwhelm isn't a character flaw — it's a physiological threshold.In this episode, Julie Holly breaks down how burnout, decision fatigue, and chronic pressure form an elevated baseline state that keeps leaders braced, buzzy, and overloaded even when life looks “fine” on paper. Through the lenses of somatic regulation, co-regulation, allostatic load, and the lived experience of high performers, Julie names what your body has been trying to tell you for years.You'll learn:• why overwhelmed leaders hit depletion without looking depleted • how your nervous system reaches “capacity max” long before burnout appears • why your system reacts to tone, pace, and urgency (co-regulation) • the difference between discipline and dysregulation • how elite performers like LeBron James regulate in real time • how Identity-Level Recalibration offers the only sustainable pathway to grounded leadershipThis episode brings the psychology, neuroscience, and lived experience together — and offers three grounded, real-world nervous system resets you can use immediately.And as always, Julie names the one truth most leaders have never heard: you're not overwhelmed because you're weak — you're overwhelmed because you've been carrying too much without internal safety.Today's Micro Recalibration: “Where does overwhelm show up first in my body — and what would help me feel 2% safer in that moment?”Team Extension:Ask your team:“Where do we unintentionally create overwhelm — and what would 10% more calm look like in our culture?”You'll learn more truth from this than a month of strategy meetings.ILR isn't another mindset tactic or productivity tool. It's the root-level recalibration that makes every other strategy finally work.If this episode gave you language you've been missing, please rate and review the show so more high-capacity humans can find it. Explore Identity-Level Recalibration→ Join the next Friday Recalibration Live experience → Follow Julie Holly on LinkedIn for more recalibration insights → Schedule a conversation with Julie to see if The Recalibration is a fit for you → Download the Misalignment Audit → Subscribe to the weekly newsletter → Books to read (Tidy categories on Amazon- I've read/listened to each recommended title.) → One link to all things This isn't therapy. This isn't coaching. This is identity recalibration — and it changes everything.

Does the month of December feel like a race you never signed up for? If your mind is obsessing over to-do lists and finances while your body feels tight, frozen, or exhausted, you are currently stuck in "urgency mode."You are not broken, and you are not failing—you are simply overstimulated.In this 10-minute guided somatic reset, we pause the holiday chaos to manually turn off your body's alarm switch.Using science-backed nervous system regulation techniques, we will move the energy of "rushing" out of your limbs and convince your brain that you are safe.In this session, you will learn:The Physiological Sigh: The fastest way to manually lower cortisol and slow a racing heart.Somatic Shaking: How to "flick away" urgency and complete the biological stress cycle.Oxytocin Release: A hand-on-heart technique to calm the amygdala and soothe self-esteem.Holiday Affirmations: Giving yourself permission to say "no" and realizing you have done enough.You cannot pour from an empty cup. By resetting your nervous system, you are actually helping everyone around you. Press play to reclaim your peace.

RESOURCES- Grab your FREE SEAT now to release emotional baggage and reconnect with the woman you were always meant to be at danetteworkshop.com- Stay energized and resilient through the holidays. Grab your buy-one-get-one-free Glutathione offer now at masterantioxidant.com/danettemayCONNECT WITH DANETTEInstagram: @thedanettemayFacebook: Danette MayTikTok: @thedanettemayNEW TV Show on Youtube: @TheDanetteMayListen to The Danette May ShowRead my book: danettemay.com/embraceabundancebookGet The Rise book: therisebook.comWork with Danette: danettemay.comIn this episode, I open up about a wave of overwhelm that hit me during what should have been a joyful moment - decorating for the holidays with my family. Instead of feeling present and grateful, I found myself caught in perfectionism, future-focused worry, and the pressure to “hold it all together.” If you've ever felt holiday stress, emotional overload, or the weight of your to-do list stealing your joy, this conversation is for you. I share how old survival patterns, people-pleasing, and the desire for control can pull us out of alignment, and how returning to presence can instantly shift our entire experience.As I move through this season of shedding, surrender, and deep reflection, I invite you to join me in releasing overwhelm and reconnecting with what your soul actually wants. Together, we explore letting go of perfectionism, embracing life's beautiful messiness, and allowing a higher power to walk beside us when the load feels heavy. If you're craving emotional healing, more peace, and a reminder that you are not alone, press play. This episode is your gentle permission slip to slow down, breathe, and step into the new year with clarity, grounding, and self-love.IN THIS EPISODE:(0:00) Heartfelt December reflections on stress, energy shifts & emotional healing(0:54) Overcoming overwhelm and understanding the root of holiday anxiety(2:13) Rethinking the new year and aligning with your soul's true timing(3:50) Embracing imperfection, slowing down & finding joy in the messy moments(8:25) Letting go and moving forward with clarity, presence & self-love(13:28) Yoking with a higher power for guidance, support & inner strength(17:23) Holiday health tips for energy, metabolism & stress resilience

We're talking about what it feels like to live in a world that just won't let up and how to stay connected to yourself when everything around you feels chaotic. Returning guest Kate Swoboda is here to dig into fear, overwhelm, and the emotional fallout of constant crisis. Kate is the creator of YourCourageousLife.com, Director of the ICF-accredited Certified Life Coach Collective, and author of The Courage Habit. She's spent years helping people break fear patterns and practice courage in real, everyday ways and she brings that wisdom straight into this conversation. Together, we unpack the toll nonstop stress takes on your nervous system, why doomscrolling feels like quicksand, and how courage has nothing to do with muscling through. Instead, it's about capacity, self-regulation, and the internal stories that shape how you move through the world. Kate and I also talk about overwhelm, somatic support, and why the smallest emotional shifts often end up being the most life-changing. In this episode, you'll hear: How to stay informed about a messy world without getting emotionally pulled under (3:44) What it really takes to build resilience and courage in daily life (14:53) Where to start when overwhelm takes over and you can't see a way out of the spiral (21:01) What to consider if you're drawn to becoming a life coach during your own growth journey (31:57) Resources from this episode:  Join me for my workshop: Live Like You Give a Damn (As the World Burns) Certified Life Coach Collective (CLCC) Insight Timer Kate's website Kate on Instagram Book recommendations: I love a good personal development book, and you do too, right? I've compiled a list of book recommendations, as mentioned in past episodes. Check out these amazing book recommendations here. Happy reading!   MSN is supported by: We love the sponsors that make our show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: andreaowen.com/sponsors/ Episode link: http://andreaowen.com/podcast/706 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices