188 | From Burnout to Balance: Rediscovering Joy in Simple Things

Make Room Show

In this episode of the Make Room Show, Jennifer is joined by her friend and fellow coach, Lori Beth Auldridge, founder of Elevating Motherhood. They discuss their recent hiatuses from podcasting and the importance of taking breaks for self-care. Jennifer shares her experience with a car accident on April 1st, which led to significant fear, anxiety, and PTSD. Lori Beth and Jennifer emphasize the importance of prioritizing personal well-being and how stepping away from constant content creation can lead to more authentic living. They explore the struggle of balancing business responsibilities with personal joy and the realization that it's okay to take a break from the public eye.

Both women reflect on the shift from hustle culture to a more balanced, present-focused lifestyle. They discuss the importance of hobbies, self-care, and the joy found in simple activities. The episode ends with a discussion about their upcoming Focus Retreat, which aims to help women pause, reflect, and implement actionable plans for a more balanced life.

This episode is ideal for women entrepreneurs, coaches, and busy moms who are feeling overwhelmed by their responsibilities and the pressure of constant content creation. Listeners will gain tangible tips on the importance of taking breaks, balancing professional duties with personal joy, and the benefits of engaging in simple, nurturing activities for overall well-being.

Talking Points:

1. Importance of Self-Care: How to take regular breaks from work to focus on personal health and well-being.
2. Empathy Through Experience: Using personal challenges to develop a deeper understanding and empathy for others.
3. Authenticity in Content Creation: Prioritizing personal joy over constant social media documentation.
4. Balance Between Work and Life: How to prioritize tasks that bring joy and manage responsibilities without overloading.
5. Value of Hobbies: Find and nurture hobbies that bring personal satisfaction.
6. Reflection and Implementation: The importance of pausing to reflect and then creating actionable plans.
7. Community Support: The value of having supportive friends and a community for personal and professional growth.
8. Permission to Pause: Giving oneself permission to step back and reassess priorities without guilt.
9. Navigating Masculine and Feminine Energies: Balancing business responsibilities with nurturing, feminine activities.
10. Living for Personal Joy: Ensuring personal activities bring happiness and fulfillment without external validation.

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Lori Beth Auldridge is the creator & host of the Elevating Motherhood podcast and teacher of the online course Homeschool Explained (www.homeschoolexplained.com). She and her husband Chris recently moved their family to Idaho after almost 20 years on Maui and together they homeschool their children, run a construction business, and road trip as often as they can! She holds a bachelor’s degree in Communication for the Child and masters degrees in both Children’s Literature and Creative Writing for Children. Lori Beth is passionate about helping moms find their confidence through creative resources while encouraging them to trust their intuition and embrace life long learning.
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