Episode Details

When caregiving becomes your default, it's easy to forget you deserve care too. In this powerful conversation, Kate Grant shares her personal story of how burnout became her wake-up call, and why self-neglect isn't sustainable. Through daily meditation and reflection, she found a way to return to herself without guilt. If you've ever felt uneasy about slowing down, this is your invitation to give your inner voice a megaphone.

Key takeaways to listen for

• Why loving others starts with honoring your own needs
• How gender roles and social conditioning keep women from prioritizing themselves
• The overlooked signals that may be asking you to slow down
• A quiet habit that can open the door to lasting transformation.
• What to remember when you feel like it's all on your shoulders

Resources mentioned in this episode

• Source Code by Bill Gates | Kindle, Hardcover, and Paperback
• Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams | Kindle and Harcover
• No Woman Left Behind by Kate grant | Kindle, Hardcover, and Paperback
• Facebook
• Stanford Health Care

About Kate Grant

Kate Grant is the CEO of Fistula Foundation and the author of No Woman Left Behind: A Journey of Hope to Heal Every Woman Injured in Childbirth. A lifelong advocate for women's health and dignity, Kate has dedicated over two decades to leading one of the most impactful nonprofits in global maternal care. Under her leadership, the Foundation expanded from serving one country to more than thirty, providing over 100,000 life-restoring surgeries to women suffering from obstetric fistula—a devastating childbirth injury that leaves women incontinent, isolated, and often forgotten.

Kate's journey is both personal and professional. As a single mother and former high-performing executive, she learned firsthand how easily caregiving and ambition can eclipse self-care. Her work, writing, and leadership reflect a deep commitment to healing—not just for women across the globe, but for the driven, heart-led women working to hold it all together. Through her memoir and her mission, she champions the radical idea that caring for others begins with caring for yourself.

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• Website: Fistula Foundation
• LinkedIn: Kate Grant

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