This podcast has been with me since the beginning of my business, and it’s truly been one of the highlights of my job. So, why am I ending the podcast? On this last episode before the podcast takes a break, hear why I’m deciding to pause the podcast in 2024, the three traps of big decision-making to look out for, and my answers to your questions about how you can continue to access my teachings and stay in touch.

Rest isn’t just about sleeping, going on vacation, or getting a massage, and yet, that’s often what we think when we hear that word. Exhausted, burnt out, and overworked, you probably can’t wait to catch up on sleep at the weekend or plan your next vacation. While those things can be rest, the world has told you that rest is finite, temporary, and a treat you have to earn. Now, it’s time to redefine rest.

Join me this week to hear how learning to distinguish between stress and stressors is the key to finally getting out of the burnout cycle. I’m showing you what stress is, why understanding your stressors matters, how they aren’t as dangerous as our brains think, and my top tips for beginning to harness the power you have over your internal response.

Join me this week as I offer my top tips for beginning to offload your mental, emotional, and domestic labor. You’ll hear how you always have a choice to make, even if it doesn’t feel like it, and what’s required of you to start making negotiations for reducing your mental load.

The truth is, we all probably bounce between all of these behaviors, and one isn’t better or worse than the other. However, examining how you schedule your time gives you the data you need to make the tweaks that ultimately allow you to be efficient and effective, even if the seasons of your life change, and this process is the perfect starting place.

Imposter syndrome is something particularly women, People of Color, immigrants, and other folks with one or more marginalized identities experience when we navigate spaces where we feel or have been told we don’t belong. Power imbalances and hierarchies exist across the field of public health, which can contribute to feeling like you don’t belong, but the good news is it doesn’t have to stay this way.

Holidays are an intense microcosm of what happens throughout the year, and it tends to be extremely hectic and busy, especially for women. The notion that we could have a completely stress-free holiday is unrealistic for most of us. However, if you’re ready to save yourself a little mental drama and exhaustion this year, listen in.

The truth is, no matter how hard you try to get out, hustle culture will always attempt to pull you back in. Part of the reason it feels impossible to prioritize rest is because the structures and systems we live in promote hustle culture, but that doesn’t mean you have to wait for the world to change to live a hustle-free life. What’s the solution?

Hear self-care approaches that will help you slow your stress cycle and process difficult emotions, whether you’re directly impacted by a crisis or are witnessing one. You’ll learn how neglecting self-care doesn’t solve anything, and I’m sharing how I’m currently giving myself mental and emotional respite so I can take the necessary actions to respond.

Join me as I discuss how hustle culture encourages us to constantly put our needs last, along with five techniques to reclaim our agency. I'll share specific practices to steer clear of overworking, begin delegating, and prioritize your own well-being.

Find out if the Not Your Average Productivity Course aligns with your needs. Gain a comprehensive understanding of the five-week program, covering everything from logistics to the content we'll explore, and hear testimonials from past course participants.

How can you minimize this productivity tax? I'll guide you through the process of creating supportive systems, carving out more personal time, and achieving a balanced, fulfilling life. Refraining from paying the productivity tax is an act of rebellion from societal norms. It's not easy, but it's crucial for your overall well-being.