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Medium Lady Talks: Burnout Recovery for Millennials and Mothers

Medium Lady Talks: Burnout Recovery for Millennials and Mothers

De: Erin Vandeven
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Welcome to Medium Lady Talks, the podcast for burnt-out millennial moms who want to reclaim their time, energy, and joy—without the pressure of perfection. Host Erin, a working mom and mindful living advocate, shares refreshingly honest conversations and practical strategies to help you navigate motherhood, career, and self-care with medium effort. If you’re overwhelmed by unrealistic expectations and craving a more sustainable approach to life, you’re in the right place. Tune in for relatable insights on burnout recovery, self-care that actually fits your life, simplifying daily routines, and embracing imperfection with confidence. Through thought-provoking discussions, expert interviews, and personal reflections, Medium Lady Talks is your go-to resource for mindful, realistic growth—because you deserve a fulfilling life, not just a busy one. Let’s ditch the guilt, redefine success, and find joy in the small moments. Follow Erin on Instagram @medium.lady and start your journey to a more intentional, balanced life today.Copyright 2021 All rights reserved. Crianza y Familias Desarrollo Personal Economía Exito Profesional Relaciones Éxito Personal
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  • Episode 147: The Toxic To-Do List ... Why You’re Mentally Fried and How to Rest

    Episode 147: The Toxic To-Do List ... Why You’re Mentally Fried and How to Rest
    Jul 21 2025
    Episode 147: The Toxic To-Do List — Why You’re Mentally Fried and How to Rest 🎧 Part of the Summer of Real Rest series Do you ever feel like you’re one more to-do away from a total shutdown? In episode 147 of Medium Lady Talks, Erin dives into mental rest—what it is, why we’re so bad at getting it, and how decision fatigue is quietly draining your energy. This is the episode for anyone who says they’re “fine” but can’t seem to think straight, slow down, or make a decision without spiraling. 🧠 You’ll hear: What mental rest actually is (and what it’s not) Why your to-do list feels toxic, even when it’s full of “normal” tasks The powerful insight from Harvard psychologist Dr. Ellen Langer on equivocal decisions How your brain is doing “moral math” on every choice you make—and burning out because of it A shoutout to KC Davis and her book How to Keep House While Drowning, and how we can stop assigning morality to everyday decisions 💬 Erin also shares real answers from the Medium Lady community on what’s keeping them from rest: “The to-do list that never ends.” “I can’t rest when there’s always something left undone.” “Even thinking about resting makes me feel behind.” ✨ You’ll leave this episode with: A compassionate reframe of your mental fatigue A simple 5-minute practice to create white space in your mind A reminder that rest isn’t weakness—it’s how you return to yourself 💬 Let Erin know what “real rest” means to you over on Instagram @medium.lady—and share this episode with the friend who’s doing everything “right” and still wondering why she’s so tired. This episode is part of our “Summer of Real Rest” series—time to call ourselves in to a true commitment to the soft work of feeling better one step at a time. 🧡 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! 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 70: My Life-Changing Perspective on Having the Best Summer EVER Episode 103: Four Questions to Free Yourself from Summer Stress Part One Episode 104: Four Questions to Free Yourself from Summer Stress Part Two Episode 106: Six Things Saving My Summer Medium Lady Reads Episode 43 - Our Best Recommendations for Your Summer Reading Pile Connect with Erin: Instagram: @medium.ladyPatreon: www.patreon.com/mediumlady Email: mediumladytalks@gmail.com Explore more book-related content on "Medium Lady Reads." - link to SpotifyInstagram: @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
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  • Episode 146: "When My Eye Stops Twitching" And Other Ways You Know You're Rested

    Episode 146: "When My Eye Stops Twitching" And Other Ways You Know You're Rested
    Jul 14 2025

    In Episode 146 of Medium Lady Talks, Erin unpacks what real rest actually feels like—and what your nervous system, your motivation, and yes, even your twitching eye are trying to tell you.

    Based on community polls and Q&A from Instagram, Erin explores why mental and emotional burnout are so dominant, and why physical rest isn’t really the problem for most of us. She also calls out the sneaky pride many of us still hold in our own fatigue—and why we might be more attached to being tired than we want to admit.

    💬 In this episode:

    • 88% of Medium Lady listeners say they’re mentally and emotionally depleted

    • What real rest looks like according to you: joy, patience, creativity, and the end of irritability

    • Why we cancel social plans in the name of rest—but fill that time with numbing instead

    • What to do whether you’re brand new to this idea or deeply aware (and still stuck)

    You’ll leave with a gentle nudge, a few clear next steps, and maybe… a little less need to prove your tiredness.

    📌 Want to go deeper? Take the Rest Quiz by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith at restquiz.com

    This episode is part of our “Summer of Real Rest” series—time to call ourselves in to a true commitment to the soft work of feeling better one step at a time.

    🧡 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 142: The Summer of REAL Rest

    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 70: My Life-Changing Perspective on Having the Best Summer EVER

    Episode 103: Four Questions to Free Yourself from Summer Stress Part One

    Episode 104: Four Questions to Free Yourself from Summer Stress Part Two

    Episode 106: Six Things Saving My Summer

    Medium Lady Reads Episode 43 - Our Best Recommendations for Your Summer Reading Pile

    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

    #mediumladytalks #restpodcast #emotionalrest #mentalrest #burnoutrecovery #restasresistance #nervoussystemsupport #softwork #hustleculture #millennialwomen #selfworthandrest
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  • Episode 145: Are you Proud of How Tired You Are? When Fatigue Becomes a Badge of Honour

    Episode 145: Are you Proud of How Tired You Are? When Fatigue Becomes a Badge of Honour
    Jul 7 2025
    Is your fatigue a warning sign—or a weird kind of proof that you’re doing “enough”? In this powerful solo episode, Erin explores the deeper emotional and cultural reasons why so many of us wear exhaustion like a badge of honor. From personal reflections to insights from Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith’s Sacred Rest, this episode challenges the hustle-fueled mindset that says if you're not tired, you're not trying hard enough. 🧠 Erin explores: Why we cling to fatigue as evidence of our worth or effort The case of “Karen” from Sacred Rest, and what it reveals about resistance to healing Hustle culture, motherhood, productivity myths—and how they make us suspicious of well-rested people The emotional unfairness of rest: “Why should I change when I’ve already given so much?” Plus, she breaks down four listener mindsets—from totally unaware to hyper-aware but still stuck—and offers one simple way to start reframing how you speak about your tiredness. 💬 If you’ve ever said “I’ll feel better once I get through this month”—every month for the last five years—this one’s for you. Mentioned in this episode: 📘 Sacred Rest by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith 📊 IG Poll: “Where have you overspent your energy?” 📌 Your Rest Practice This Week: Try replacing “I’m so tired” with: “I’m noticing my energy is low—and I’m working on treating that like a signal, not a badge.” 💬 Let Erin know what “real rest” means to you over on Instagram @medium.lady—and share this episode with the friend who’s doing everything “right” and still wondering why she’s so tired. This episode is part of our “Summer of Real Rest” series—time to call ourselves in to a true commitment to the soft work of feeling better one step at a time. 🧡 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 142: The Summer of REAL Rest 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 70: My Life-Changing Perspective on Having the Best Summer EVER Episode 103: Four Questions to Free Yourself from Summer Stress Part One Episode 104: Four Questions to Free Yourself from Summer Stress Part Two Episode 106: Six Things Saving My Summer Medium Lady Reads Episode 44- The Reading Goals We Forgot About Connect with Erin: Instagram: @medium.ladyPatreon: www.patreon.com/mediumlady Email: mediumladytalks@gmail.com Explore more book-related content on "Medium Lady Reads." - link to SpotifyInstagram: @mediumladyreads Keywords for Search Optimization: burnout recovery, emotional exhaustion, mental rest, hustle culture, sacred rest, dr. saundra dalton-smith, rest podcast, rest for moms, self-worth and fatigue, medium lady talks
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    29 m
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