Medium Lady Talks: Burnout Recovery for Millennials and Mothers

[REPOST] Episode 98: Is Your Burnout Preventable?

This episode originally aired April 10, 2024. Enjoy Episode 98 of Medium Lady Talks!
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Welcome back, listeners! Today I’m solo on mic exploring a question that's inspired by a text chat I had with a friend: "Is your burnout preventable?" If you've ever found yourself plagued with exhaustion, resentful of all the things out of your control, and down the path to truly crippling physiological symptoms, this episode is for you.
 
Summary:
In this episode, we’ll think critically about burnout, examining it from different angles. I’ll reflect on a recent conversation with a friend and grapple with the question of whether burnout is inevitable or something we can fend off. We’ll dissect burnout from three perspectives: "no," "maybe," and "yes," navigating through the complexities of stress management and self-care.
Remember that burnout isn't a one-size-fits-all experience. It's about tuning into ourselves, understanding our triggers, and embracing the belief that we have the power to steer clear of burnout's stormy seas. Whether you're a firm believer in prevention or still on the fence, know that you're not alone in this journey. Reach out, seek support, and let's navigate through the waves together.
 
Resources and Links Mentioned:
- Kristin Neff's book: "Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself" - Find more resources at self-compassion.org.
 
Episodes Referenced:
  - "Gentle Goal Setting for Burnt Out Millennials and Mothers" (Episode 62)
  - "Effort Energy and Connection with Siobhan France" (Episode 49)
  - "How to be a Human with a Voice" (Episode 74)
  - "The Identity Revolution: Why I Plan My Free Time Each Month and You Should Too" (Episode 82)
  - "Is Friendship a Type of Self Care?" (Episode 68)
  - "8 Ways to Make Better Decisions as a Couple" (Episode 60)
  - "Is Your Self-Care Helpful or Harmful?" (Episode 83)
  - "Medium Lady Talks about Parenting on a Bad Day" (Episode 10)
  - "Medium Lady Talks about Lowering the Bar" (Episode 11)
  - "Financial Self-Care with Lianne Hannaway" (Episode 53)
  - "Finding Calm in the Life You Already Have with Cecelia Mandryk" (Episode 90)
  - "Why We Get in the Way of Our Creativity and Self-Care" (Episode 67)
  - "Medium Lady Talks about Doing Less with Tracy Stanger"
  - "Everyday Manifesting" with guest Diana Alexander Rane (Episode 89)
  - "My Life Changing Perspective on Having Your Best Summer Ever" (Episode 70)
 
Thanks for joining us on this insightful episode! Don't forget to hit subscribe and share the podcast with fellow millennial mothers. Stay tuned for more episodes packed with wisdom, laughter, and heartfelt conversations. Until next time, don’t forget, you’re doing such a good job.
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Connect with Erin:
Instagram: @medium.lady
Email: mediumladytalks@gmail.com 
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Episode 136: Take Your Meds (and Maybe Go To Therapy too) - How to Take Care of Yourself Insight #5 with my BFFs Emily and Sarah

Episode 136 of Medium Lady Talks is a refreshingly honest and hilariously real conversation with my two best friends, Sarah and Emily. We share a candid conversation about taking medication for mental health. One of us is a routine queen when it comes to her meds, one of us is a little chaotic (but loveable!), and I’ve taken mental health medication during two meaningful chapters of my life. Together, we open up about what it really looks like to take care of yourself with the help of medication.
Whether you're currently on meds, have been in the past, or are considering talking to your doctor—this episode is for you. We talk about how we got started, what keeps us going (or doesn’t), finding the right therapist and therapy modality, and why meds are a support system, not a shortcut. We also keep it light, with a healthy dose of friend banter and real-life encouragement.
This episode is part of our “How to Take Care of Yourself” series—because self-care isn’t all bubble baths and meditation apps. Sometimes, it’s filling your prescription and taking your meds.
🎙 In this episode, we talk about:
Our personal journeys with mental health medication
Starting meds and managing side effects
How (and why) people fall off the routine
The surprising benefits of getting support through therapy and the right therapy modality
Busting the stigma around meds for anxiety, depression, and burnout
Why taking your meds is an act of self-care
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🧡 If this episode resonates with you:
Share it with a friend who needs a little extra encouragement
Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it helps more than you know
DM me on Instagram @medium.lady or tag your favorite quote from the episode
Subscribe for more real talk about building a life you love—one medium-effort step at a time
Looking for more support? Access exclusive content and mindful living tools on Patreon. 
Join the conversation! Share one need you're naming today and tag @medium.lady on Instagram.
The series starts here! Episode 131: Why is Taking Care of Yourself So Hard?
Don’t forget to subscribe! If this episode resonates, share it with a friend or leave a review—it helps others find the show!
 
Other Related Episodes (for your enjoyment):
 
Episode 132: How To Take Care of Yourself Insight #1 - Say YES to Help
Episode 133: How To Take Care of Yourself Insight #2 - Name your Needs
Episode 134: How To Take Care of Yourself Insight #3 - Stay Curious
Episode 135:  How to Take Care of Yourself Insight #4 - Celebrate Yourself
Medium Lady Reads Episode 39 - Are Celebrity Memoirs Clogging Up Your TBR?
Connect with Erin:
Instagram: @medium.lady
Patreon: www.patreon.com/mediumlady 
Email: mediumladytalks@gmail.com 
Explore more book-related content on "Medium Lady Reads." - link to Spotify
Instagram: @mediumladyreads

Episode 135: Celebrate Yourself - How To Take Care of Yourself Insight #4

In episode 135 of Medium Lady Talks, Erin shares five meaningful ways to celebrate yourself as part of the ongoing "How to Take Care of Yourself" series. Inspired by her recent 42nd birthday, Erin makes the case that celebrating yourself isn't indulgent, it's necessary for sustained well-being.
Episode Highlights:
Celebrating yourself is a practice, skill, and mindset that contributes to your sustained well-being
Why saying "it out loud" is the first step to genuine self-celebration
How scheduling solo celebration time honours your finite time and personal worth
The power of inviting others into your celebrations to amplify joy
Why giving to others from a place of fullness creates positive ripples
The importance of taking your time with celebrations instead of rushing through them
Resources Mentioned:
Gretchen Rubin: Author of "The Happiness Project" who explains how personal celebration is a cornerstone of sustainable happiness through habits and rituals
Tamu Thomas: Author of "Women Who Work Too Much" who describes speaking our celebrations as a way to tap into everyday joy
Oliver Burkeman: Author of “Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management For Mortals" who reminds us of the importance of deliberately allocating our finite time to joy
Barbara Fredrickson: Pioneer in positive psychology whose "broaden-and-build theory" explains how shared joy amplifies positive emotions and builds resources
Reflection Questions:
What deserves to be named and celebrated in your life right now?
How might regular self-celebration change your relationship with achievement?
Which celebration style feels most comfortable or uncomfortable for you?
How can you resist cultural conditioning by choosing joy over fear, perfectionism, or people-pleasing?
Looking for more support? Access exclusive content and mindful living tools on Patreon. 
Join the conversation! Share one need you're naming today and tag @medium.lady on Instagram.
The series starts here! Episode 131: Why is Taking Care of Yourself So Hard?
Don’t forget to subscribe! If this episode resonates, share it with a friend or leave a review—it helps others find the show!
 
Other Related Episodes (for your enjoyment):
Episode 132: How To Take Care of Yourself Insight #1 - Say YES to Help
Episode 133: How To Take Care of Yourself Insight #2 - Name your Needs
Episode 134: How To Take Care of Yourself Insight #3 - Stay Curious
 
Medium Lady Reads Episode 39 - Are Celebrity Memoirs Clogging Up Your TBR?
 
Connect with Erin:
Instagram: @medium.lady
Patreon: www.patreon.com/mediumlady 
Email: mediumladytalks@gmail.com 
Explore more book-related content on "Medium Lady Reads." - link to Spotify
Instagram: @mediumladyreads
Keywords: self-celebration, self-care, gratitude practice, personal development, positive psychology, burnout prevention, mindful living, medium effort living, women who work too much, happiness project, joy, vulnerability, cultural conditioning

Episode 134: Stay Curious - How To Take Care of Yourself Insight #3

In this third installment of the "How to Take Care of Yourself" series, Erin explores how curiosity can be a gentle, accessible tool for wellness that doesn't require a life overhaul. Whether you're ready to embrace change or feeling too depleted to add one more thing to your to-do list, this episode offers simple ways to replace judgment with curiosity.
In Medium Lady Talks Episode 134:
Why we default to judgment instead of curiosity when we're depleted
The science behind how curiosity opens pathways that self-criticism closes
A simple three-step framework for staying curious even during challenging times
Practical exercises including the 5-Minute Curiosity Break and "What If?" Reframe
How curiosity connects to naming your needs (from Episode 133)
Curiosity is a practice, not a one-time solution. Even just one curious thought today counts! Remember, we're not doing a life overhaul; we're making tiny shifts that add up over time.
🎧 Listen now on all major podcast platforms.
Looking for more support? Access exclusive content and mindful living tools on Patreon. 
Join the conversation! Share one need you're naming today and tag @medium.lady on Instagram.
The series starts here! Episode 131: Why is Taking Care of Yourself So Hard?
Tune in and don’t forget to subscribe! If this episode resonates, share it with a friend or leave a review—it helps others find the show!
#SelfCare #EmotionalWellness #BurnoutRecovery #MentalHealth #MindfulMotherhood #PodcastForMoms #MediumLadyTalks
Other Related Episodes (for your enjoyment):
Episode 132: How To Take Care of Yourself Insight #1 - Say YES to Help
Episode 133: How To Take Care of Yourself Insight #2 - Name your Needs
Medium Lady Reads Episode 38 - Sneaky Censorship in the Bookish Communioty
 
Connect with Erin:
Instagram: @medium.lady
Patreon: www.patreon.com/mediumlady 
Email: mediumladytalks@gmail.com 
Explore more book-related content on "Medium Lady Reads." - link to Spotify
Instagram: @mediumladyreads

Episode 133: Name Your Needs - How To Take Care of Yourself Insight #2

Many people struggle to recognize their own needs, especially when they’ve been conditioned to prioritize everyone else first. In Medium Lady Talks, Episode 133, host Erin Vandeven explores why naming your needs is the first step to sustainable self-care—and how to start, even when it feels impossible.
💡 This episode covers: ✔️ Why it’s so hard to identify personal needs (hint: it’s not a personal failure) ✔️ How burnout and caregiving roles disconnect people from their own well-being ✔️ A simple framework for recognizing and naming needs ✔️ A practical list of needs to help put words to what’s missing ✔️ Small, actionable ways to begin meeting needs without feeling overwhelmed
For those feeling depleted, this episode offers a gentle invitation to reconnect with themselves—whether they’re ready to take action or simply need permission to acknowledge that their needs matter.
🎧 Listen now on all major podcast platforms.
Looking for more support? Access exclusive content and mindful living tools on Patreon. 
Join the conversation! Share one need you're naming today and tag @medium.lady on Instagram.
The series starts here! Episode 131: Why is Taking Care of Yourself So Hard?
Tune in and don’t forget to subscribe! If this episode resonates, share it with a friend or leave a review—it helps others find the show!
#SelfCare #EmotionalWellness #BurnoutRecovery #MentalHealth #MindfulMotherhood #PodcastForMoms #MediumLadyTalks
 
Other Related Episodes (for your enjoyment):
Episode 126: Hear Me Out - Choose a Need for the Year Instead of a Word for the Year
Episode 83: Is Your Self-Care Helpful or Harmful: A Book Review of “Real Self Care” by Dr. Pooja Lakshmin
Episode 107: From Anxiety to Action: How to Reclaim Your Mental Headspace with guest and coach Madeline Farquharson
Medium Lady Reads Episode 37 - EBooks of Physical Books? Which do you prefer?
 
Connect with Erin:
Instagram: @medium.lady
Patreon: www.patreon.com/mediumlady 
Email: mediumladytalks@gmail.com 
Explore more book-related content on "Medium Lady Reads." - link to Spotify
Instagram: @mediumladyreads

Episode 132: Say YES to Help - How To Take Care Of Yourself Insight #1

In Episode 132 of Medium Lady Talks Erin shares the first episode in the new self-care series “How To Take Care of Yourself”. The first item on the list is one that most people definitely struggle with - saying yes to help that’s offered. This isn’t just about asking for help, which is naturally hard enough and makes many of us feel vulnerable and out of control! But there are many people in our lives who offer help or who are very available to take on tasks and support our needs for care - are you making the most of the help available in your life? 
Why is asking for help so hard? And why do we feel guilty when we actually get it? If you’ve ever resisted delegating tasks or felt like needing help meant you were failing, this episode is for you. In the new MLT series How to Take Care of Yourself, we’re exploring the deep-seated beliefs that keep women, especially mothers, from seeking support—and how breaking free from the “do it all” mindset is one of the most important steps towards sustained wellness.
In this episode, we’ll cover: ✔️ Why asking for help feels uncomfortable (and how to shift your mindset) ✔️ Small, practical ways to start accepting help without guilt ✔️ Letting go of control: why it’s okay if things aren’t done your way ✔️ How individualism and hustle culture fuel burnout ✔️ The connection between receiving support and true self-care
If you’ve been struggling to balance it all, this is your permission to let go and let others in. Listen now and start practicing your care  in a way that actually supports and sustains your well-being.
The series starts here! Episode 131: Why is Taking Care of Yourself So Hard?
Tune in and don’t forget to subscribe! If this episode resonates, share it with a friend or leave a review—it helps others find the show!
#SelfCare #AskingForHelp #BurnoutRecovery #MentalLoad #DelegationTips #MindfulMotherhood #PodcastForMoms #WomenSupportingWomen
Other Episodes (for your enjoyment):
Episode 120: 9 Small Things my Husband Never Feels Guilty About
Episode 123: Are You Guilty or Did You Just Make a Decision? My Final Word on Guilt (until 2025).
Episode 83: Is Your Self-Care Helpful or Harmful: A Book Review of “Real Self Care” by Dr. Pooja Lakshmin
Episode 117: Medium Effort Advice: Help, I’m doing too much, and none of it well!
Episode 126: Hear Me Out - Choose a Need for the Year Instead of a Word for the Year
Medium Lady Reads Episode 37 - EBooks of Physical Books? Which do you prefer?
 
Connect with Erin:
Instagram: @medium.lady
Patreon: www.patreon.com/mediumlady 
Email: mediumladytalks@gmail.com 
Explore more book-related content on "Medium Lady Reads." - link to Spotify
Instagram: @mediumladyreads
 

Episode 131: Why is Taking Care of Yourself So Hard?

Hello, hi! This week’s episode is a bit of a vulnerable off the cuff episode - I have a few things weighing heavy on my mind, and all of it surrounding the frustrations we all experience around the effort of taking care of ourselves. My hope is that this episode represents a "kick off" of a new series of content designed to help us all consider the smallest most useful and accessible ways of taking care of ourselves today, so we can take care of our families, friends and communities tomorrow.
 
Episode Summary:
In this episode, I chat about:
How our inability to take care of ourselves shows up in our division and judgemental discourse with one another
My own challenges to show up for myself in small ways also causes me to reflect back on the ways my life will matter, and how I want to be as well as possible to do that work, for example, raising my sons to be people who make the world a better place.
We can’t get the barriers out of the way until we’re willing to be honest about why it’s so hard to take care of ourselves
Why do we resist self-care? Even when a billion-dollar self care industry is telling us we should be excited and happy to take care of ourselves?
Society’s over emphasis on individualism as a cultural value and as a personal strength: it’s always better if you can take care of yourself without needing anyone.Success is measured by how much you did on your own.
Generationally millennial parents are having a much different experience raising their children than their parents did in the 80s or even their parents in the 50s and 60s.
All of these thoughts have me realizing how much more I want to talk about taking care of ourselves and to start to create a new language outside of the self-care industrial complex.
Reflect on this final question:   “Where are you having a hard time taking care of yourself?”
Other Episodes you might like:
From Medium Lady:
Episode 117: Medium Effort Advice: Help, I’m doing too much, and none of it well!
Episode 128: How to Bring Your Authentic Self To Your Friendships with Helene and Christina from It’s YOUR Birth Day Podcast
Episode 129: You Better Keep it Up Cutie! With guest Anna Przy
 
Medium Lady Reads Episode 36 - Beware the Spoiler Police!
 
Connect with Erin:
Instagram: @medium.lady
Patreon: www.patreon.com/mediumlady 
Email: mediumladytalks@gmail.com 
Explore more book-related content on "Medium Lady Reads." - link to Spotify
Instagram: @mediumladyreads

[REPOST] Episode 97: Are You Ready to Go Out of Your Way to Make Life More Enjoyable?

This episode aired in February 2023, and yet I feel like our challenges with enjoying ourselves are being tested now more than ever. I hope you enjoy this episode from the archives! I'll be back next week with a fresh episode!
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Hello, hi and welcome to another episode of Medium Lady Talks! In Episode 97, we're delving into a topic that's close to the hearts of many burnt-out millennial mothers: the pursuit of genuine enjoyment in life.- We'll explore three perspectives: "no," "maybe," and "yes," as we navigate the journey towards authenticity and happiness.- I've announced a new waitlist for 1:1 Gratitude Coaching make sure to sign up for announcements using this link!
Segment 1: Exploring the "No" Perspective- Some of us prioritize being right over being happy, but what if we challenged that mindset?- Let's consider whether the belief "that's just the way it is" is serving us or holding us back.- Choosing happiness over being right can lead to growth and fulfillment in unexpected ways.
Segment 2: Unpacking the "Maybe" Perspective- For many of us, the idea of enjoying life comes with conditions and complexities.- Are we willing to go out of our way to help others enjoy life, but hesitant to do the same for ourselves?- In the episode we explore the temporary nature of seeking goodness and how it impacts our pursuit of happiness.
Segment 3: Embracing the "Yes" Perspective- It's time to fully embrace the possibility of enjoying life, even if we're unsure where to start.- Consider practical steps, like practicing gratitude or setting boundaries, to cultivate a more enjoyable life.- If you find yourself answering YES to the question make sure you join my waitlist for gratitude coaching, designed to provide relief and support in a short period of time.
 
Other Resources Mentioned:
Episode 83: Is your Self Care Helpful or Harmful?
Overcoming Overwhelm by Samantha Brody
Everything Is Figureout-able by Marie Forleo
On Our Best Behaviour by Elise Loehnen
Find Your Unicorn Space by Eve Rodsky
Real Self Care by Dr. Pooja Lakshmin
The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi
 
Connect with Erin:
Instagram: @medium.lady
Email: mediumladytalks@gmail.com 
Explore more book-related content on "Medium Lady Reads." - link to Spotify
Instagram: @mediumladyreads
Gratitude Coaching: waitlist link
 

Episode 130: When the Cheerleader Needs a Pep Talk: Navigating Depression & Identity with podcast host Ashlie Daigle

Hello, hi! This week’s episode is an authentic and open episode with my guest Ashlie Daigle, otherwise known as the Cheerbrarian. Ashlie and I have been “kindred spirits” both in the kind of content we like to share with the world, as well as our outlook on life and our enthusiasm for giving advice. Despite that identity and persona, Ashlie gets real with her current mental health struggles and how hard it is to reconcile the part of her identity she’s known for, when she doesnt’ really feel like that person.
Episode Summary:
In this episode, Ashlie and I chat about:
Why Ashlie chose podcasting over other forms of content creation
Ashlie and I talk shop about podcasting and how an asynchronous relationship with our listeners can sometimes be amazing and sometimes be a bit jarring - plus we debate whether you should start at episode 1 or start with a podcast’s most recent episode! Where do you fall in the debate?
Ashlie’s advice to name the negative voice in your head, so when the negativity gets really loud you can tell that persona to “zip it” 
Content creators will often say that they are their first audience member, and they often catch themselves making the content that they need to consume out in the world - Ashlie shares that with her recent diagnosis of clinical depression that her past few episodes were a way of trying to ask for help. We talk about the vulnerability of admitting to your audience that you don’t have it all figured out.
 We want everyone listening to know: it is ok to need help, it’s ok to ask for that help, and to lean on your support system and open the doors to let others show up for you so you can get what you need from your community.
The paradox of being someone who is good at helping others is the validation you feel from playing that role; we talk about how hard it is to learn how to find validation from within and how vital that can be to wellness and balance during times when anxiety or depression are heightened. 
If you identify as a perfectionist, the slow process of growth can be very unappealing and demotivating
The internal stigma with mental health medications can be really challenging to face and overcome 
Taking care of yourself while battling depression takes many many small steps and all of those small steps need to be celebrated - join me celebrating Ashlie for the work she’s putting in to take care of herself.
 
Other Episodes you might like:
From Ashlie:
Your Brain is a Dirty Liar (Part One)
Manage Uncertainty with (some of) Your Wits Intact
Book Recs Year in Review
The Power of “No” (Part 3) - Zoe and I say NO to immediately responding
 
From Medium Lady:
Episode 117: Medium Effort Advice: Help, I’m doing too much, and none of it well!
Episode 128: How to Bring Your Authentic Self To Your Friendships with Helene and Christina from It’s YOUR Birth Day Podcast
Episode 129: You Better Keep it Up Cutie! With guest Anna Przy
 
Medium Lady Reads Episode 36 - Beware the Spoiler Police!
 
Other Resources mentioned:
Yes Please by Amy Poehler - borrow from your local library!
The Princess Bride by William Goldman - available at the library
Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown
Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman
Meditations for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman
Wool by Hugh Howie
The Searcher by Tana French
Women Who Work Too Much by Tamu Thomas
Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
Connect with the Cheerbrarian
Instagram: @thecheerbrarian 
Website: www.cheerbrarian.com 
Connect with Erin:
Instagram: @medium.lady
Patreon: www.patreon.com/mediumlady 
Email: mediumladytalks@gmail.com 
Explore more book-related content on "Medium Lady Reads." - link to Spotify
Instagram: @mediumladyreads

Episode 129: You Better Keep It Up Cutie with guest Anna Przy

Hello, hi! I’m so excited to welcome today’s guest to the show. Anna Przy! Does the phrase “It’s called manifesting… look it up…” or “You better Keep it up Cutie” sound familiar? Anna Przy is most recognizable for her short form social media videos that involve a bathrobe, her front yard, and no shoes. Sometimes featuring an old vacuum and some high kicks you’ll often see Anna looking up at the sky and politely appealing to the cosmos. I first discovered Anna during the pandemic, and have been a huge fan of her pep talks and point of view ever since.
Episode Summary:
In this episode, Anna and I chat about:
How Anna’s layoff from event planning during the pandemic social distancing measures resulted in her taking a hard look at the “road map” that she had been diligently following all of her life towards happiness. But when the pandemic hit, and she lost a lot of those things, but she still felt  pretty ok about herself! That led to Anna taking a chance online sharing these thoughts, and deconstructing everything she thought she was supposed to believe for her audience, to help us all realize that we’re all struggling with these ideas, and how much those messages have never resulted in happiness.
Did you know you can pretty much do whatever you want? Anna confesses at first she wasn’t sure, but the longer she’s online the more she realizes that the possibilities are endless and she wants you to feel that way too.
By design Anna’s message about mental health and self-love aren’t packaged like your typical mindset gurus - that’s by design and it’s because Anna doesn’t want to hear that message herself. 
Anna’s had a long journey deconstructing the “90s misogyny mindset” that has been made easier thanks to her online community.
How Anna has been strategic about the way she gets people to accept messages of deconditioning or radical self love - knowing that often people aren’t ready to hear it.
Being able to share herself authentically doesn’t come without fear, Anna describes how she’s been able to manage the fear of being seen because the benefits of overcoming that fear are life changing.
As challenging as the comparison game on social media may be, sometimes it allows us a chance to snap out of our pre-conceived assumptions when we see other people trying things or existing in a way we didn’t think was possible.
Anna has only two rules for life and they’re applicable in every situation.
We talk about why the practice of betting on yourself (without proof) can be a revolutionary mindset hack
Humour can start as a coping mechanism but it can also be a way to mask your discomfort with big feelings (yours or other peoples).
Anna and I are strong cheerleaders for anyone who wants to become a content creator - just start despite your perfectionism!
Anna says “exhaustion is very different when you’re happy” and that lives rent free in my mind
 
Other Episodes you might like:
Episode 117: Medium Effort Advice: Help, I’m doing too much, and none of it well!
Episode 128: How to Bring Your Authentic Self To Your Friendships with Helene and Christina from It’s YOUR Birth Day Podcast
Episode 63: Storytelling, Conscious Parenting and the Myth of Balance with Katy-Robin Garton
Medium Lady Reads Episode 35 - We’re Back with our 2025 Reading Goals!
Connect with Anna
Instagram: @akprzy
TikTok: @akprzy
Patreon: www.patreon.com/akprzy 
Website: www.akprzy.com
Connect with Erin:
Instagram: @medium.lady
Patreon: www.patreon.com/mediumlady 
Email: mediumladytalks@gmail.com 
Explore more book-related content on "Medium Lady Reads." - link to Spotify
Instagram: @mediumladyreads