12. Overcoming Burnout & Practicing Self-Care with Alyssa Brade

Podcasting Moms in Business: Tips for Audience Growth, Content Creation, Selling Offers, Client Attraction, Online Marketing, Business Growth for Mompreneurs

*If you are listening to this show after 10/1/24 - this episode was a part of Bold Mama Boundaries (the previous show) - since then there has been a rebrand - but the information in this episode is still relevant to helping mompreneurs thrive in every aspect of their lives!*
Alyssa Brade, a young mother to two toddler boys, shares her personal journey of experiencing burnout and exhaustion after having her children unexpectedly during the pandemic. She discusses the lack of maternal social structures in place to support young moms, leading to her trying to do it all and be it all. Alyssa provides advice for moms experiencing burnout, including getting to know yourself again, setting boundaries, practicing self-care, and becoming empowered. Alyssa also highlights the significance of worthiness and believing in your own value. If you are interested in learning more about preventing or recovering from burnout, be sure to purchase Alyssa's book - "Mommy Needs a Minute".

Takeaways

• Information overload can contribute to burnout, and it's important to trust your instincts as a parent and not get overwhelmed by conflicting advice.
• Taking small, consistent actions can lead to significant progress and accomplishments, even in the face of overwhelming tasks.
• Getting to know yourself again after you become a mom is important, especially for moms experiencing burnout.
• Setting boundaries and practicing self-care are essential for preventing or reducing burnout.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Background

01:09 Challenges of Modern Motherhood

02:19 Experiencing Burnout After Having Children

07:10 Recognizing Signs of Burnout

10:02 Addressing Different Areas of Burnout

16:26 Setting Boundaries and Prioritizing Self-Care

17:48 Writing a Book on Burnout

21:07 Overcoming Overwhelm with Small Steps

21:59 The Power of Starting Small and Being Patient

24:55 The Influence of Social Currency and Authenticity

29:56 Reducing Burnout: Getting to Know Yourself Again

38:00 The Importance of Worthiness and Self-Care
Connect with Alyssa
Instagram @authoralyssabrade
Facebook @Alyssa Brade
TikTok @alyssabradeauthor

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