How to Stop Running on Empty - Podcast
What if taking better care of ourselves doesn’t require doing more, but choosing what matters most right now?
I’m excited to share this conversation I had with Sarah Dalton and Melissa Rocker on their podcast- The Energized Life to talk about what it really takes to protect our health and energy. After my own health journey, including spine surgery and a stroke, I learned firsthand why boundaries, sleep, nourishment, movement, and mindset can’t be separated.
We talk about practicing “no” in the small moments, letting go of the idea that rest has to be earned, and listening when our bodies whisper before they have to shout. We also talk about why trying to overhaul everything at once can leave us feeling even more overwhelmed, and how sustainable healthy habits can start with just one choice that makes life a little easier.
If you’ve been running on empty while trying to take care of everyone else, I hope you’ll take some time to listen to this conversation. Give yourself permission to start with what you need today.
IN THIS PODCAST EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN:
Why taking better care of yourself doesn’t always mean doing more.
How boundaries and saying “no” can help protect your health, energy, and overall well-being.
Why rest doesn’t have to be something you earn.
How to listen to your body’s signals before they become harder to ignore.
Why sleep, nourishment, movement, and mindset are all connected.
How trying to change everything at once can leave you feeling even more overwhelmed.
Why sustainable healthy habits often start with one small, realistic choice.
Check out this quick highlight from the episode:
At the end of the podcast, I share a little more about my Four Pillars of Health and how they can help you figure out what your body may need most right now.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed and not sure where to start, my Four Pillars of Health Quiz is a simple 2-minute check-in to help you identify which area may need a little more attention.
Find out which of the 4 Pillars of Health you may need to focus on right now:
Take the 4 Pillars of Health Quiz
Once you’ve listened to the podcast, I’d love to hear what resonated with you. Drop a comment below and let me know.
