It Doesn't Martyr to Me

Are you a mom who often puts others' needs before your own, feeling like a constant caregiver with no time for yourself? In this empowering episode, we delve into the world of Martyr Mom Mode, where self-care takes a backseat, and the daily grind leaves you feeling drained.

Join us as we explore the importance of self-care, recognizing the early signs of burnout, and practical tips for breaking out of that martyr mode mentality...

In this episode, we dive into the topic of people pleasing and explore its roots, why it can be so damaging, and how we can overcome it. We start by examining the origins of people pleasing, we then delve into the negative effects of people pleasing, including the toll it can take on our mental health and relationships.

Next, we explore the common characteristics of people pleasers, such as their tendency to put others' needs a...

Mom guilt. It's something that every mom can relate to on some level, and at times it can feel overwhelming and all encompassing. Where does this mom guilt come from? How can we explain how we are feeling to our partner or support system that might not fully understand? How can we overcome mom guilt, and how can we support others around us that are struggling with guilt? We discuss all of these in depth and talk about next ste...

In today's episode, we are sharing space with Melissa, a balanced life coach, and focusing on working parents and helping them manage time and life accordingly. We aren’t talking about color coordinated labels, totes, and expensive containers from re-stock videos. We talk about streamlining things in a way that works for you and makes sense for your life. Melissa dives in and talks about how you can streamline your life by mak...

“Diet Culture isn't just about food-tracking apps and smoothies”

In today's episode, Sage Olson and her guest Libby Supan, a licensed therapist, and intuitive eating specialist, discuss the harmful affects of diet culture. They discuss the diet culture that worships thinness and equates it with health and moral virtue. They dive into the impact of social media, as it circulates misinformation and encourages unhealthy restr...

In this episode we give space for Maggie Dickens, a confidence coach and community builder for women who are unapologetically childfree.

We discuss the harmful tropes that childfree women often face, how they can work to overcome barriers to finding friends, and live a more genuine, value based life.

If you want to connect with Maggie you can visit maggiedickens.com or email hello@maggiedickens.com.

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We all want to have a fabulous, healthy, and enjoy long, happy life. But we may not realize each one of us, in large part, holds the answer to achieving these rights within ourselves. It's called Self - care. But what's exactly Self - care?

In today's episode, Sage Olson and her guest Michelle, a licensed therapist passionate about maternal mental health, discuss self-care in moms. Michelle helps moms to optimize self...

In today`s episode, we have Gabrielle Juliano, a licensed clinical social worker with over ten years of experience in the mental health field. Working in high-pressure industries, it seems everyone around is dealing with the symptoms of burnout from doing ALL the things ALL the time, leaving no energy left for themselves. It is important to take steps to address the issue of burnout head-on. Otherwise, burnout can lead to even more...

Hey, guess what? You’re allowed to say “no”. Really. It’s a thing. 
 
 Vicki Smith, a licensed psychotherapist and a coach who specializes in people pleasing and perfectionism, is on the show today. We discuss why it can be so hard at times to say “no”, how to overcome barriers to setting boundaries, and the strength that comes from advocating for yourself. 

 Connect with Vicki on her insta: @power.to.the.pleasers
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People pleasing and self sacrificing isn't a rite of passage. It's not the gift that women owe to society to merely exist.

LaDonna Carey, a therapist of 34 years that specializes in helping women overcome betrayal trauma, is on the show today. LaDonna discusses what betrayal trauma is, how women can restore their sense of worth after a loss, and how women can start to break through those feelings of guilt and st...