46: Working Moms and the Mental Load No One Talks About

46: Working Moms and the Mental Load No One Talks About

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2524252/fan_mail/new] What happens when you've done everything you thought you were supposed to do (built the career, started the family, checked all the boxes) but still feel like you've somehow lost yourself along the way? In this bonus episode, Daffney talks with Angela Lee about the quiet burnout, people-pleasing, and constant self-criticism that so many women experience but rarely talk about. Angela shares the moment she realized that looking successful on paper wasn't the same as feeling fulfilled, how motherhood brought long-held limiting beliefs to the surface, and why discovering Human Design gave her permission to stop living for everyone else's expectations and start using her own voice. Together, they discuss what it looks like to question the stories you've inherited, let go of who you think you're supposed to be, and reconnect with the woman underneath all the roles, responsibilities, and "shoulds." Connect with Angela Lee: This Is How She Does It [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-is-how-she-does-it-helping-corporate-working-moms/id1789848815] In This Episode: * (03:00) The invisible struggles no one prepares working moms for * (05:10) The moment she realized something wasn't right * (12:55) How your nervous system responds to your environment * (16:00) Letting go of perfection in motherhood * (20:00) Rediscovering who you are beyond your titles Connect with Daffney: liftprowellness.com [https://liftprowellness.com/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/dontfknshrinkpodcast?igsh=eHdiYWh4N3pjaW80] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9l5-Vd_DXrRhi_bGrFIr1A] | Merch [https://dfs-podcast-store.printify.me/] Your body is talking. This Free 2-Minute Quiz [https://bit.ly/4urhdVg] can help you pinpoint what’s draining your energy, impacting your health, and keeping you stuck. The Game-Changer Consult [https://calendly.com/liftprowellness-info/the-game-changer-consult?utm_campaign=button_list_RequestAConsultation&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=later-linkinbio&month=2025-11] → This 60 min deep dive offers you clarity and insight into what’s possible for your next 60 days. Leave this consult feeling full of possibility and with the energy of purpose!

45: The Secret to Doing More Without Burning Out

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2524252/fan_mail/new] Have you ever gotten to the end of the day and wondered where all your time went? You worked all day, answered the emails, got dinner on the table, kept everyone else moving…and somehow the one thing you wanted to do for yourself never happened. According to systems strategist Courtney Cecil, the problem isn't your motivation or discipline. It's your systems.  In this episode, Courtney shares how simple, intentional systems can reduce decision fatigue, protect your time and energy, and help you align your daily life with what matters most. Learn why body maintenance isn't the same as self-care, how boundaries protect your priorities instead of limiting you, and why optimizing your life doesn't mean doing more. If you're feeling burned out, carrying the mental load, or struggling to balance your career, family, and yourself, this conversation will give you the strategies to reclaim your time and build a life that works for you. Connect with Courtney Cecil: workingmomsmovement.com/links [https://www.workingmomsmovement.com/links?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPOTM2NjE5NzQzMzkyNDU5AAGn0FgcKmboCGjHTcqXEkFexnNfL3_u0BC1LxIIyeS1M386QLuQ6AG0Vrjz484_aem_zzs8-AjUYAaK7BODb8WUZw] The Life Management System [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-life-management-system-a-podcast-for-working-moms/id1762298645] instagram.com/workingmomsmovement [https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsmovement/] In This Episode: * (01:15) Why an engineer became a systems strategist for working moms * (03:20) The 3 Ws: The framework for building a life that works * (08:10) The simple dishwasher system that eliminated daily stress * (12:40) How to prioritize what matters without feeling guilty * (15:15) The boundaries that protect your time, money, and energy * (21:00) You can't have multiple priorities Resources Mentioned: Your body is talking. This Free 2-Minute Quiz [https://bit.ly/4urhdVg] can help you pinpoint what’s draining your energy, impacting your health, and keeping you stuck. Connect with Daffney: The Game-Changer Consult [https://calendly.com/liftprowellness-info/the-game-changer-consult?utm_campaign=button_list_RequestAConsultation&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=later-linkinbio&month=2025-11] → This 60 min deep dive offers you clarity and insight into what’s possible for your next 60 days. Leave this consult feeling full of possibility and with the energy of purpose! liftprowellness.com [https://liftprowellness.com/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/dontfknshrinkpodcast?igsh=eHdiYWh4N3pjaW80] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9l5-Vd_DXrRhi_bGrFIr1A] | Merch [https://dfs-podcast-store.printify.me/]

44: The 3 Habits Keeping You Stuck in Survival Mode

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2524252/fan_mail/new] Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or like you're constantly running on empty? In this episode, Daffney reveals the three mindset patterns that keep high-achieving women trapped in survival mode: the need to control everything, comparing yourself to everyone else, and putting your own needs last. She explains why these habits lead to burnout, how they quietly sabotage your health and performance, and what it takes to break the cycle. Plus, she shares the one question she uses with clients to tell the difference between self-sabotage and true alignment, helping you make decisions that support your energy, purpose, and long-term success. → Feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, or like your body is waving a red flag? Take the Free 2-Minute Quiz [https://bit.ly/4urhdVg] to uncover what may be holding back your health, energy, and performance. In This Episode: * (03:35) Why control doesn't create safety * (08:10) Stop comparing yourself to everyone else * (10:55) Why putting yourself last is hurting you * (14:35) Self-sabotage vs. alignment Connect with Daffney: The Game-Changer Consult [https://calendly.com/liftprowellness-info/the-game-changer-consult?utm_campaign=button_list_RequestAConsultation&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=later-linkinbio&month=2025-11] → This 60 min deep dive offers you clarity and insight into what’s possible for your next 60 days. Leave this consult feeling full of possibility and with the energy of purpose! liftprowellness.com [https://liftprowellness.com/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/dontfknshrinkpodcast?igsh=eHdiYWh4N3pjaW80] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9l5-Vd_DXrRhi_bGrFIr1A] | Merch [https://dfs-podcast-store.printify.me/]

43: Cortisol, Stress & Why You Can't Just Calm Down

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2524252/fan_mail/new] Why can't you “just calm down"? Functional medicine expert Dr. Stacy Baker explains why fear isn't a character flaw, it's biology. She breaks down how chronic stress, cortisol, generational trauma, and information overload keep us stuck in survival mode, why fear and excitement create similar chemical responses in the body, and why mindset work alone often isn't enough to overcome anxiety. You'll learn strategies to regulate your nervous system, including balancing blood sugar, supporting your circadian rhythm, creating "safety signals," and using simple practices like morning sunlight, gratitude, journaling, and time in nature to help your body feel safe again. If you've been feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or burned out, this episode will change the way you think about fear and give you tools to build resilience from the inside out. Connect with Dr. Stacy Baker: dr-stacy.com [https://dr-stacy.com/] instagram.com/dr.stacy.nd [https://www.instagram.com/dr.stacy.nd] Vibing Well with Dr. Stacy [https://open.spotify.com/show/4N9i6KvVQykcOwT46OHYSF] In This Episode: * (03:34) Information overload, fear-based marketing, and losing your intuition * (06:40) Simple ways to meditate, even if you hate meditation * (10:20) Hormones, cortisol, gut health, and the hidden drivers of anxiety * (15:00) Using your circadian rhythm to reduce stress naturally * (18:15) Good stress vs. bad stress; understanding hormetic stress Resources Mentioned: Your body is talking. This Free 2-Minute Quiz [https://bit.ly/4urhdVg] can help you pinpoint what’s draining your energy, impacting your health, and keeping you stuck. Connect with Daffney: The Game-Changer Consult [https://calendly.com/liftprowellness-info/the-game-changer-consult?utm_campaign=button_list_RequestAConsultation&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=later-linkinbio&month=2025-11] → This 60 min deep dive offers you clarity and insight into what’s possible for your next 60 days. Leave this consult feeling full of possibility and with the energy of purpose! liftprowellness.com [https://liftprowellness.com/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/dontfknshrinkpodcast?igsh=eHdiYWh4N3pjaW80] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9l5-Vd_DXrRhi_bGrFIr1A] | Merch [https://dfs-podcast-store.printify.me/]

42: How She Rebuilt Her Body, Boundaries, and Career in 8 Weeks

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2524252/fan_mail/new] Daffney shares the real story of Stacy, a mid-level professional in her late 30s who came to her burned out, sleep-deprived, and quietly giving her best energy to everyone but herself. What happened over the next eight weeks changed everything: her body, her boundaries, and ultimately her career. You'll hear how Stacy went from saying yes to everything to showing up to meetings with sharper focus, sleeping through the night, and curating her social circle with intention. And the plot twist? She didn't campaign for a promotion. She was asked into a partnership, because people noticed she put in the work. → Your body is talking. This Free 2-Minute Quiz [https://bit.ly/4urhdVg] can help you pinpoint what’s draining your energy, impacting your health, and keeping you stuck in survival mode.  In This Episode: * (02:35) Identifying energy leaks and auditing your schedule * (06:40) Building sustainable exercise routines instead of chasing performance * (11:00) Re-evaluating friendships and relationships during personal growth * (15:55) The physical and emotional transformation after eight weeks Connect with Daffney: The Game-Changer Consult [https://calendly.com/liftprowellness-info/the-game-changer-consult?utm_campaign=button_list_RequestAConsultation&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=later-linkinbio&month=2025-11] → This 60 min deep dive offers you clarity and insight into what’s possible for your next 60 days. Leave this consult feeling full of possibility and with the energy of purpose! liftprowellness.com [https://liftprowellness.com/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/dontfknshrinkpodcast?igsh=eHdiYWh4N3pjaW80] | YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9l5-Vd_DXrRhi_bGrFIr1A] | Merch [https://dfs-podcast-store.printify.me/]