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  • Pep Talk: “Exhaustion is not your personality.”

    Pep Talk: “Exhaustion is not your personality.”
    Dec 18 2025
    Dear Boss Babe... you’ve been telling yourself, “I’m fine. I’m just tired. It’s just a busy season.” But what if that’s not the truth? What if you’re ignoring the very signs that are trying to save you? Most high-achieving women don’t break down from one big moment — we burn out because we dismiss months of small signals, all while performing, producing, and pushing at a level that looks impressive… but feels heavy. Today’s pep talk is the reminder your spirit has been waiting for. In this short but powerful reset, Ericka delivers the kind of tough-love pep talk every ambitious woman needs. Inside this episode, you’ll hear: How chronic stress hides behind success, competence, and hustle culture — and why you’ve normalized exhaustion without realizing it. Your spark. Your joy. Your voice. Your identity. Your energy to dream the way you used to. Ericka breaks down the difference between: – “I’m overwhelmed” – “I’m shutting down” – and the dangerous autopilot many high achievers mistake for strength – Tight chest – Clenched jaw – Irritability – Forgetfulness – Heavy routines – Sparkless mornings – Sleep that doesn’t restore you Ericka guides you through: – Questioning your pace – Checking whether you’re surviving or actually thriving – Micro-moments that bring you back home to yourself – Nervous-system safety resets – Small acts of self-care high achievers forget to do This is the pep talk every boss babe deserves — especially the ones who never slow down long enough to hear their own truth. burnout, chronic stress signs, pep talk for women, high achiever burnout, hustle culture recovery, self care for ambitious women, nervous system support, feminine wellness, overwhelm, emotional exhaustion, productivity pressure, burnout vs stress ✨ Share this pep talk with another high-achieving woman who needs the reminder. ✨ Leave a review on Apple & Spotify — it helps other women find this podcast. ✨ And listen to Episode 130 for the full deep dive into chronic stress vs burnout. This podcast was produced by: ⁠@yourgirlmedia⁠ Follow me and join my world: Instagram: ⁠@theerickanicole⁠ // ⁠@bossbabereset⁠ ⁠Website⁠ You can invest in SILKENN for less than a flight to Cancun! Ready to own a piece of the glow-up? We just opened Silkenn’s Community Investment Round—and this time, the gatekeepers are out and the girls are in. Join the movement at ⁠⁠wefunder.com/Silkenn⁠⁠, become part of the ⁠⁠Silkenn ⁠⁠story, and snag some exclusive investor-only perks (think yacht days, mastermind dinners, and behind-the-scenes access). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 m
  • 130: Girl, You’re Not in Your “Busy Season”: Burnout vs. Chronic Stress

    130: Girl, You’re Not in Your “Busy Season”: Burnout vs. Chronic Stress
    Dec 15 2025
    What if the “I’m just in a busy season” story you’ve been telling yourself is actually masking chronic stress… or worse — the early stages of burnout? If you’ve been holding everything together on the outside while quietly falling apart on the inside, this episode is your wake-up call. Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on the real difference between chronic stress and burnout — especially for my high achievers who live in hustle culture, normalize overwhelm, and don’t realize when they’ve crossed the line. This is the episode you didn’t know you needed. In this powerful and personal conversation, I break down: – Why it feels normal for ambitious women – The subtle symptoms we brush off – How high performers mistake stress for “drive,” “discipline,” and “just another busy season” – The emotional flatlining – The loss of spark – Why rest stops working – How you can be “performing,” meeting goals, and still be deeply burnt out I walk you through clear red flags for each stage and the signals your body has probably been whispering for months. Because stress and burnout need different solutions: – Micro resets for chronic stress – Nervous system regulation – Time-blocking with white space – The “close the loop” method – Sensory slowdowns – And how to rebuild after true burnout Whether you're running a business, leading a team, or carrying the weight of everyone’s expectations, you’ll walk away with the clarity you’ve been craving. burnout, chronic stress, high achiever mindset, self care for women, hustle culture, nervous system, productivity pressure, stress recovery, burnout recovery, emotional depletion, mental overload ✨ If this episode hit home, share it with another Boss Babe who needs to hear it. We don’t gatekeep healing over here. ✨ Leave a review on Apple & Spotify — it helps the show grow and helps more ambitious women reset. Follow me and join my world: Instagram: @theerickanicole // @bossbabereset Website You can invest in SILKENN for less than a flight to Cancun! Ready to own a piece of the glow-up? We just opened Silkenn’s Community Investment Round—and this time, the gatekeepers are out and the girls are in. Join the movement at ⁠wefunder.com/Silkenn⁠, become part of the ⁠Silkenn ⁠story, and snag some exclusive investor-only perks (think yacht days, mastermind dinners, and behind-the-scenes access). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 m
  • Pep Talk: “You don’t need more hustle. You need more margin.”

    Pep Talk: “You don’t need more hustle. You need more margin.”
    Dec 11 2025
    Dear Boss Babe...if you’ve been running on caffeine, grit, and “I’ll rest when things slow down,” this episode is your sign to STOP. Hustle culture has tricked too many high achievers into believing burnout is normal — but today, we’re rewriting that story. In this pep-talk episode, I’m getting real about what happens when your margin disappears… and how choosing even one small margin decision can shift your entire life. If you’ve been feeling stretched, snappy, overwhelmed, resentful, or just tired-tired, this one is for you. Why hustle culture convinces high achievers to live with no margin The signs of emotional and mental burnout you can’t ignore The tiny, everyday ways you leak your energy What “margin decisions” are and how to start making them today How to rebuild space in your time, your money, and your emotional energy Why protecting your peace is not selfish — it’s self-care ✨ Come connect with me on Instagram: ⁠@theerickanicole⁠ / ⁠@bossbabereset ⁠ ✨ Podcast produced by: ⁠Your Girl Media⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 m
  • 129: Overwhelmed? How to Create More Time, Money, and Peace as a High Achiever

    129: Overwhelmed? How to Create More Time, Money, and Peace as a High Achiever
    Dec 8 2025
    If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed even on the days you’re “technically on top of things,” this episode is for you. Hustle culture has taught high achievers like us to fill every inch of our calendars, stretch ourselves thin, and call it normal. But overwhelm isn’t a personality trait — it’s a sign you have zero margin left. Today, we’re talking about the real self-care that keeps you from burning out… not the bubble bath version, but the kind that protects your time, your money, and your emotional bandwidth. In this episode, I’m breaking down the hidden power of margin — the breathing room every ambitious woman secretly craves but rarely prioritizes. If you're tired of operating on fumes, this conversation is going to change how you move. We dive into today: Why back-to-back days are a burnout trap How high achievers confuse “busy” with “productive” The 30-minute buffer that changed my entire life How building in breathing room helps you make decisions from power, not panic Why income is only HALF the equation The reason so many high achievers make more money but feel more stress The “protect the gap at all costs” framework A simple self-care hack: automate your margin and make it untouchable How emotional overload sneaks up on driven women Why people-pleasing drains bandwidth you don’t even realize you’re losing Setting boundaries without guilt (and why some people won’t like it… and that’s fine) Why white space in your week is maintenance, not laziness ✨ Come connect with me on Instagram: ⁠@theerickanicole⁠ / ⁠@bossbabereset ⁠ ✨ Podcast produced by: ⁠Your Girl Media⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 m
  • Pep Talk: “Your 9-to-5 isn’t holding you back”

    Pep Talk: “Your 9-to-5 isn’t holding you back”
    Dec 4 2025
    Dear Boss Babe... if you are thinking I should be further along by now… This episode is your reminder that hustling yourself into the ground is not the path — intention is. If you’ve been battling burnout, second-guessing your pace, or comparing your journey to someone who isn’t living your reality… this one’s for you. In today’s pep talk, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it really looks like to build a dream while holding down a 9–5 — the identity shifts, the emotional weight, and the discipline it takes to grow without slipping into hustle culture or burning yourself out. You’ll walk away feeling grounded, re-centered, and reminded of what your spirit already knows: You are not behind. You are building with intention, not urgency. Why your pace does not determine your potential How high achievers accidentally slip into burnout loops Using your 9–5 as leverage instead of letting it drain you The difference between building with pressure vs purpose The self-care habits that keep you steady through the climb The mindset reframe that every multi-hyphenate founder needs ✨ If you loved this pep talk, go listen to the full episode (#128) where I break down the actual structure, boundaries, and energy management skills that help you grow both sides of your life without crumbling under the pressure. ✨ Come connect with me on Instagram: @theerickanicole / @bossbabereset ✨ Podcast produced by: Your Girl Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 m
  • 128: Day in the Life of a Busy Founder While Working a 9 to 5 ( without burn out)

    128: Day in the Life of a Busy Founder While Working a 9 to 5 ( without burn out)
    Dec 1 2025
    Ever feel like you’re living two lives — the reliable 9–5 woman and the ambitious founder quietly building her empire before and after work? In today’s episode, I am breaking down what it really looks like to be a female founder working a 9–5 while managing energy, structure, and mindset—without burning out or feeding toxic hustle culture. A realistic “day in the life” of juggling a job + a business Why energy zoning beats time management every time The self-care habits that keep high achievers grounded The identity shift from employee → CEO (yes, even if you still have a boss) Today we are sponsored by HUEL: On those packed mornings when breakfast feels optional, I reach for Huel Black Edition RTD—a complete meal with 35g protein, 27 vitamins + minerals, and zero added sugar. I am also loving the Daily Greens RTD (blueberry!) for effortless nutrition on the go. Try Huel with 15% off for new customers using code BOSSBABE at huel.com/bossbabe. This podcast was produced by Your Girl Media: @yourgirlmedia key points: hustle culture, female founder, high achiever, self care, women entrepreneurs, balancing a 9–5 and a business If this episode hit home, leave a 5-star review and share it with another boss babe balancing a career and a calling. Follow me @theerickanicole / @bossbaberest for updates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    37 m
  • Pep Talk: "You don’t have to be everything for everyone”

    Pep Talk: "You don’t have to be everything for everyone”
    Nov 27 2025
    Dear Boss Babe.. If you’ve been carrying everyone else’s world on your back while quietly ignoring your own needs… baby, this episode is your wake-up call. This is your reminder that being a high achiever does not mean running yourself into burnout, abandoning your boundaries, or shrinking your needs to keep the peace. This is your moment to breathe, reset, and learn how to finally break free from people pleasing. In today’s pep talk, I’m sitting down with the woman who says yes even when she’s exhausted… the woman who holds space for everyone but herself… the woman who has mistaken “being strong” for “never stopping.” Inside this bite-sized but powerful episode, we unpack: Why high achievers slip so easily into people pleasing mode The hidden fears that make you say yes when your body is screaming no How people pleasing slowly leads to emotional burnout The truth about abandoning yourself in the name of “being dependable” The simple, repeatable steps to start honoring your boundaries today How to choose self-care without guilt, shame, or second-guessing What it looks like to become the version of you who actually includes yourself in your own life This isn’t just motivation — it’s a reset button. A reminder that your peace, your energy, and your capacity matter just as much as anyone else’s. ✨ Not every request deserves your yes. ✨ Being reliable should not cost you your well-being. ✨ The discomfort of saying no is not guilt — it’s growth. ✨ You are allowed to evolve out of who you were trained to be. ✨ Every boundary you hold is a step toward the woman you’re becoming. You need to hear this week’s full episode, where we go even deeper into the psychology of people pleasing, how it drains your purpose, and the roadmap to reclaiming your voice, your calendar, and your energy. Come hang with me for daily pep talks, boundary reminders, and high-achiever healing: @theerickaniccole / @bossbabereset This podcast is produced by: @yourgirlmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • 127: Why People Pleasing Is Ruining Your Life (And Why It’s NOT Self-Care)

    127: Why People Pleasing Is Ruining Your Life (And Why It’s NOT Self-Care)
    Nov 24 2025
    If you’ve ever said yes so fast that your chest tightened before the words even finished leaving your mouth? This episode is the wake-up call your people pleasing, burnout prone, high achieving self didn’t even realize you needed. Because what if feeling overwhelmed isn’t a you problem at all? What if you’ve just been trained to put everyone else first? Today we’re unpacking the real reason people pleasing feels automatic — and why it hits ambitious women the hardest. You’ll learn how many high-achieving women were conditioned from childhood to be the helpful one, the agreeable one, the easy one… and how that conditioning secretly shapes your adult relationships, career, and self-worth. We talk about: chronic burnout resentment identity loss and how over-functioning keeps you stuck in cycles you didn’t choose Because being the strong friend might look admirable… but it’s quietly draining your energy, your confidence, and your peace. Ericka breaks down the subtle signs — like overexplaining, guilt resting, emotional shape-shifting, and taking responsibility for everyone’s feelings — that reveal whether self-abandonment has become your default mode. You’ll learn my signature tools, including: the 10-Second Pause the Soft No the Power of the Period first-30-minute protection calendar boundaries and the peace test These are simple, realistic self-care practices designed for ambitious women who want to honor their capacity without guilt. Because let’s be honest — some folks will not know what to do when the “yes girl” starts saying “no.” HUEL: Try Huel with 15% off at huel.com/bossbabe with code BOSSBABE. If you loved the episode, please leave a 5-star rating and review — it helps the show grow and helps more high achievers break free from burnout and people-pleasing. Come hang out with me on Instagram for daily self-care hacks, confidence boosts, boundary tips, and behind-the-scenes vibes: 👉 @theerickanicole / @bossbabereset This podcast is produced by @yourgirlmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 m