Rising Strong: Midlife Burnout & Resilience

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Podcast by Lisa Boehm

Rising Strong: Midlife Burnout & Resilience

Welcome to Rising Strong: Midlife Burnout & Resilience Are you a midlife mom feeling the weight of stress, burnout, and life's constant changes? Join me, Lisa Boehm, as we explore practical coping strategies and expert insights to help you manage stress, achieve a better work-life balance, navigate grief, and build resilience, so you can lead a healthier, more balanced life. In this podcast, we'll dive deep into: Stress Management & Coping Strategies: Learn how to effectively reduce stress and navigate life's changes with proven techniques. Positive Aging & Health: Embrace the physical changes of midlife with a positive mindset and focus on improving your overall health. Emotional Wellbeing & Personal Growth: Discover ways to enhance your emotional health and foster personal development. Grief & Rediscovery: Navigate the complexities of grief and find your path to rediscovering yourself. Burnout & Work-Life Balance: Understand how to prevent burnout and achieve a healthier work-life balance. Overcoming Perfectionism: Embrace imperfection and cultivate a positive mindset to handle life's challenges. I'll share mindset shifts, habits, and behaviors that you need to transform your personal struggles into strengths. With my signature 1% strategies, I'll break down everything into simple, actionable steps, empowering you to feel better today. If you're a busy, overwhelmed overachiever tired of facing this journey alone, I'm here to help. Let's rise strong together! Check out my free resources at www.risingstrongpodcast.com
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Latest episodes

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26 November 2024

We've MOVED! Here are the details...

If you've been following this show for any time, you'll know that my journey is deeply rooted in grief and loss. SO... my new podcast "The Angel Moms Podcast" is where I will be from now on. See you there!

You can find the new podcast HERE.

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15 October 2024

Embrace Your Menopausal Journey: Tips & Strategies from a Fitness Expert

Discover the keys to thriving through menopause in this informative episode of the Rising Strong podcast. Host and fitness expert Hayley Millard shares her extensive knowledge on the subject, focusing on common symptoms such as hot flashes, poor sleep, and joint pain. The discussion emphasizes the critical role of nutrition, particularly protein, in supporting hormonal balance and overall health. Hayley also outlines the benefits of resistance training for maintaining muscle mass and joint health. This episode offers a roadmap for women to navigate midlife changes with confidence and vitality.

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08 October 2024

Choosing Joy in Challenging times with Kimberly Evans

In this heartfelt and insightful episode, we dive into the power of joy, its connection to gratitude, and the importance of time management in living a life that reflects your values. Our guests share their personal journeys through burnout, grief, and the quest to redefine joy in circumstances they never anticipated.

Key Topics Discussed:

  • Choosing Joy & Gratitude: Joy isn’t just a feeling; it’s a conscious choice and practice. Learn how aligning your time with your values can lead to a more joyful life.
  • Misalignment & Burnout: Hear personal stories of hitting burnout and realizing that misalignment between values and time management is often the culprit. Discover how pausing and reassessing priorities can be the first step toward healing.
  • Redefining Joy in Hard Times: We explore how to rediscover joy, even when life feels overwhelming or when you’ve faced life-altering grief. Our guests discuss the importance of finding joy through small, intentional acts that align with personal values.
  • Practical Tools for Creating Joy: From scheduling "me time" to finding new hobbies, our guests share actionable steps to integrate joy into your everyday life, even when life doesn’t go as planned.

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01 October 2024

Find Balance by Working Less & Living More with Stacey Olson

In this episode, we dive deep into the challenges of burnout, especially for high-achieving women in midlife. Our guest, Stacey Olson, shares her personal journey of balancing a demanding career with family life, and the pivotal moment she decided to stop working outside business hours to save her relationships and well-being. We explore the surprising benefits of prioritizing self-care, saying no, and how these shifts led to stronger performance and leadership. Stacey also discusses the science behind burnout recovery and the need for tailored, compassionate strategies that allow individuals to define what balance looks like for them. This episode offers practical tools, wisdom, and reassurance for those struggling to juggle it all.

Key Points:

  • Stacey’s personal burnout story: how working 60-70 hours a week affected her family life and career.
  • The importance of setting boundaries and prioritizing self-care to prevent burnout.
  • How stepping back led to better performance and stronger leadership.
  • Understanding that burnout is common, especially among women, and recognizing the warning signs.
  • Overcoming the comparison trap and embracing individual values to make empowered choices.
  • Practical tools for avoiding burnout and finding a path forward.

Quote of the Episode:

"You can't have it all when you stop trying to do it all."

Resources Mentioned:

Stacey’s Book

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Other Rising Strong episodes you will enjoy:

Shake Things UP! Get out of the Midlife Rut

Midlife, Mental Health & Clutter

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24 September 2024

How to Live with Purpose, Passion & Confidence with Corliss Rassyle

In this episode of Rising Strong, we dive into the journey of living our best life, even when faced with life’s toughest challenges. Our guest, Corliss Rassyle, shares her inspiring story of personal and professional growth, offering deep insights into how the experiences that shape us can ultimately empower us. From humble beginnings to international speaker, author, personal development coach, podcast host and CEO, Corliss's journey is a testament to resilience, the power of mindset, and the importance of finding purpose in our trials.

Key Takeaways:

  1. The Power of Perspective: Corliss emphasizes that everything happens for a reason, even if we can’t see it at the moment. Looking back, life’s toughest moments often contain the greatest lessons that guide us toward our true potential.
  2. Mindset is Everything: Understanding and mastering our mindset is key to overcoming adversity. By becoming aware of our thoughts and beliefs, we can shift our focus and make conscious choices that lead to positive outcomes.
  3. The Importance of Choice: We all have the power to choose how we respond to life’s challenges. Corliss and Lisa both share how pivotal moments of choice allowed them to grow and live more fulfilling lives, even after experiencing profound loss.

Tune in to hear how these powerful lessons can help you navigate your own journey and live your best life, no matter what life throws your way.

Find Corliss HERE

Two other episodes you will enjoy:

Break out of the Midlife Rut!

Comparison is Killing your confidence

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17 September 2024

The Secret to Sleeping in Midlife: Insights from Specialist Savannah Hipes

In this episode of Rising Strong, we sit down with a seasoned expert in sleep and anxiety to explore Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). Our guest Savannah Hipes, shares their journey from a therapist working with veterans to becoming a dedicated advocate for sleep health. Discover how CBT-I is not only more effective than prescription sleep aids but also serves as the first-line treatment recommended by the American Academy of Physicians.

Key Takeaways:

  • Learn about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia and why it’s considered the most effective treatment for sleep disorders, surpassing even prescribed sleeping pills.
  • Understand the concept of psychological dependence on sleep aids and how CBT-I helps patients rebuild trust in their body’s natural ability to sleep.
  • Discover how hormonal changes during menopause can wreak havoc on sleep patterns, leading to issues like obstructive sleep apnea, and how CBT-I can help alleviate these challenges.
  • Explore how a comprehensive assessment and tailored behavioral interventions can significantly improve sleep quality, duration, and depth.
  • Gain actionable insights into managing sleep-related anxiety, resetting circadian rhythms, and making sustainable changes to sleep habits.

Why You Should Listen:

If you’ve ever struggled with insomnia, are dependent on sleep medications, or are navigating the sleep challenges of menopause, this episode is packed with valuable information and practical advice. Our guest’s expertise and compassionate approach offer hope and a clear path to achieving restful, restorative sleep.

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