Letting Go of What Isn't Yours: Emotional Awareness and Boundaries

In this episode, La Toya hosts an episode focusing on the emotional burdens people often carry that do not belong to them.

She explains how high-functioning individuals, especially women, are often praised for managing chaos, which can lead to unnecessary emotional strain. La Toya introduces a three-step framework—awareness, ownership, and release—to help individuals recognize and manage these burdens. She emphasizes the importance of setting emotional boundaries and releasing what is not theirs to carry.

The episode aims to help listeners create space for their well-being by letting go of unnecessary emotional weight.

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00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

01:25 The Weight We Carry: Understanding Emotional Burdens

03:15 Awareness: Identifying Unchosen Responsibilities

04:07 Ownership: Setting Emotional Boundaries

06:34 Release: Returning the Weight

07:56 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

08:34 Patreon and Additional Resources

The Power of Community: Embracing Support and Letting Go of Isolation

In this episode of 'Say More About That,' host La Toya explores the deep-seated notion that high-functioning individuals must do everything alone. She delves into the harmful effects of emotional perfectionism and emphasizes the importance of seeking support from a community.

La Toya suggests practical strategies for auditing your support system, asking for help, and allowing others to assist during challenging times. She highlights how vulnerability and community can foster resilience, regulation, and relief. Tune in for tips on evolving strength into discernment and delegation to avoid burnout.

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00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:12 The Myth of Doing It All Alone

00:52 The Praise and Perils of High Functioning

01:59 The Importance of Asking for Help

03:39 Strategies for Building Support Systems

06:30 The Role of Community in Personal Well-being

09:16 Conclusion and Call to Action

Balancing Burnout and Discipline: Insights for High Achieving Women

In this episode of Say More About That, we delve into the challenging dynamics between burnout and discipline, particularly for high-achieving women and high-functioning black women.

La Toya shares personal experiences of dealing with fatigue post-surgery and the internal conflict between feeling lazy and recognizing the need for rest. The episode offers a comprehensive definition of burnout, differentiates it from mere tiredness, and explores the unique pressures faced by high-functioning individuals.

Practical advice is given on recognizing when to rest versus when to apply discipline, advocating for a compassionate approach to self-care and productivity.

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00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview

00:23 Personal Story: Recognizing Burnout

01:35 Understanding Burnout: Definitions and Symptoms

03:34 High-Functioning Women and Burnout

05:40 The Strong Black Woman Stereotype

06:49 The Importance of Rest in Discipline

08:36 Practical Tips for Balancing Rest and Discipline

10:10 Conclusion and Additional Support