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Summary

In this episode, Heather Podlesney discusses the mental load faced by working moms and industry professionals, sharing practical tips for resetting and protecting energy. She emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries, getting mental clarity, and prioritizing self-care to thrive both personally and professionally.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and episode overview

00:58 The mental load faced by working moms

01:57 Heather's personal marathon experience and need for reset

02:50 Upcoming guest experience series in June

03:50 Understanding the mental load and its misconceptions

04:45 The mental load as an invisible layer of busyness

06:55 The importance of honesty and getting things out of your head

07:52 Techniques to manage mental load and regain clarity

09:56 The concept of bouncing back and consistency

10:27 Self-reflection and being kind to yourself

11:42 Recognizing moments of clarity and taking action

12:28 Protecting your energy and setting boundaries

13:14 Protecting days off and creating sacred time

16:18 Stopping mental load from living in your head

18:09 The Big Three technique for daily focus

19:48 Conducting a calendar audit and identifying drains

21:55 Tools to protect your time and energy

23:47 Treat your energy as a resource and prioritize self-care

24:54 Final thoughts and encouragement for a reset

Keywords

mental load, self-care, boundaries, working moms, productivity, energy management, reset, work-life balance, industry tips

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