Healing Burnout and Cultivating Pleasure as a Mother
The societal pressure placed on mothers to be perfect, do it all, and prioritize everyone else's needs above their own is enormous. That's why it's essential to recognize and normalize talking about burnout, as many mothers often dismiss their exhaustion and disconnection as a part of the journey they have to manage alone.
In this episode, I discuss the signs of burnout and offer valuable strategies to navigate and overcome it. This looks like asking for support, acknowledging the need for self-care beyond superficial practices, and reconnecting with one's sexuality and life force. I encourage you to let go of guilt and shame associated with prioritizing your well-being and reclaim the power to feel vibrant, alive and turned on in your life.
I hope you can use the practical techniques I share to process and transform the overwhelming energy of burnout. Conscious breathing, physical movement, and grounding practices have been essential to my own journey. By becoming present and addressing your feelings, you can begin your journey toward reclaiming your pleasure and the joy of motherhood.
Burnout is not a permanent state mama, and it is possible to experience vitality and orgasmic pleasure on your path to healing.
In this episode:
1:49: Addressing the prevalence of motherhood burnout and its impact.
5:27: Balancing multiple responsibilities and societal expectations postpartum.
6:41: Losing connection, creativity, and feeling overwhelmed.
08:06: Signs of mommy burnout: difficulty asking for support, feeling disconnected, loss of sex drive, neglecting self-care, and running on empty.
16:02: Acknowledging burnout and overcoming guilt and shame.
18:57: Techniques for processing and transmuting burnout energy - deep breathing, movement, and grounding.
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