Brilliant Balance

Laundry, unwashed dishes, meal plan for the week, work, medical appointments, and so much more. Being a mom comes with a seemingly endless to-do list.

And you're not only staring down a busy schedule – you're also carrying around a mental list of decisions, reminders, and things you need to do. With so much to take care of, you can find yourself in constant overwhelm.

If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you.

Today, you'll learn a powerful framework to tackle the mental load of motherhood. Listen in to get out from under that mental overwhelm and ease the cognitive burden that comes with raising a family.

Show highlights include:

• How to apply the "Anticipate, Identity, Decide and Monitor Approach" to save yourself from overthinking (3:18)
• How making a 5-second decision becomes an emotional burden ( and how to break free) (5:02)
• A powerful framework that helps you pinpoint where you can offload some things in overwhelming situations (9:05)
• The "sharing is caring" blueprint to easing cognitive overload and learning to let go (15:51)

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Most corporate workplaces buy into certain myths that can unintentionally keep women and minorities from reaching their potential (even in diverse and progressive companies).

My guest today, Deanna Bass, has codified these myths that keep true equality just out of reach. One of my earliest mentors during my corporate career, Deanna will rekindle your innate confidence that there is plenty of room for you to achieve your professional dreams, and moreover, that you can bring others along with you. To do so you'll need to challenge some long standing myths, and reveal the reality they're masking.

Listen now and discover how to be part of forging stronger companies and a more diverse world.

Show Highlights Include:

• The weird "Serendipity Secret" for attracting life-changing opportunities (8:51)
• Why men must play their part in advancing women and achieving gender equality (20:54)
• Why most women and minorities advocating for diversity in the workplace do it as an unpaid side job (22:45)
• 3 narrative myths about women in the workplace which makes attaining equality more difficult (25:51)
• How men's overestimation of their potential damages a pipeline of diverse talent (and how to fix it) (30:04)
• Why treating a job post as a wishlist help you land jobs you're "unqualified" for (32:17)
• The reason why women naturally fit into modern leadership roles more than men do (33:46)
• Why "imposter syndrome" is actually humility in disguise (and gives diverse leaders a massive advantage) (34:10)
• How choosing an equal partner at home helps women advance in their careers (43:28)
• The counterintuitive way giving men paid maternity leave creates more equality at home and in the workplace (48:05)

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Do you ever wake up feeling like your dimmer switch is on? As if some external force needs to rise up to push you through the workday?

Pay attention because you could be noticing the signs of early-stage burnout.

Without quick intervention, burnout only gets worse.

And late-stage burnout is not to be messed with. It's where women quit their jobs, uproot their lives, and trudge through the day with no zest for life.

So if you're reading this, there's still time.

In this episode, you'll discover why we get burned out. Plus, you'll find out how to break the "5 addictions" overachievers have, so you can avoid burnout and experience a balanced and successful life.

Listen now!

Show Highlights Include:

• Become immune to burnout by breaking the "5 addictions" (7:56)
• Why quitting your task halfway through lets you complete more tasks (8:11)
• The "sign of weakness" that turns you into a strong, clear-headed powerhouse (10:18)
• The counterintuitive reason why tight deadlines reduce anxiety (12:37)
• How to protect your energy by working like a 19th century coal miner (14:38)

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Let's face it - we all have bad mornings. Whether it's losing your temper with your little one, getting stuck in traffic, or spilling coffee on your favorite white shirt…little things can add up and make you want to climb back into bed.

But if the way your morning unfolds dictates how the rest of your day goes…you're missing an important opportunity.

In this episode, you'll discover how to turn a morning that went sideways into a truly great day with an approach I'm calling "Control-Alt-Delete".

Listen in…

Show Highlights Include:

• How to apply the "Control-Alt-Delete" approach to save your day after a terrible morning (05:02)
• How finding a new villain in the story of your bad morning saves you from a day of struggles (10:21)
• How to change the episode of a bad mornings into something more lighthearted by finding an alternative narrative (11:01)
• The "Delete Method" to get on about the rest of your day with a more positive frame (11:50)

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As a working mom, your life may feel like a balancing act.

Between juggling school calendars, work, quality time with your family, you're pulled in a lot of different directions. And you have to switch gears on the regular.

When these roles overlap, it's all too easy to get distracted. You can find yourself not feeling present as a mom or at work. But it doesn't have to be that way.

In this episode, you'll discover how you can create "threshold rituals" that allow you to effortlessly transition from one role to the other…so you can be fully present all day long.

Listen in…

Show Highlights Include:

• How "threshold rituals" help you to create a daily routine where you're fully present in whatever you do (3:15)
• The busy mom's guide to a "morning launch" routine that sets you up for a mindful day (5:56)
• How to use the Morning Formula to get yourself grounded before your transition into work mode (10:48)
• A closure ritual that helps you transition from business to family and sets you up for a fresh slate the next morning (13:10)

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As we get older, we start to experience a range of mental and physical changes. Whether it's a little extra weight you've never noticed before or a transition into menopause, it can become stressful when you don't know what's natural and what's in your control. But if you understand how to nurture your mind and body through the years, life just feels better. In this episode, Dr. Diane Downing shares the self-care practices she teaches at the famous Canyon Ranch Resort that you can use to age beautifully and gracefully, finding more freedom, wisdom, and happiness in the years ahead. Show highlights include:

• The 'Canyon Ranch' philosophy for being the healthiest you—no matter what your age is (8:14)
• Why setting boundaries and telling people 'no' is the first step to embracing your age (14:46)
• How to turn off your brain at night and get the sleep that promotes your immune system and revitalizes your energy (19:14)
• How to find pleasure in the practices that are good for your mind, body, and spirit, and stop normalizing the stress you feel about the future (23:20)
• What native cultures reveal about the beauty of aging—and why each year brings you more wisdom and freedom (33:39)

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Have you ever caught yourself feeling jealous of others' successes, looks, or achievements?

Whether we like it or not, we all feel envious sometimes. The feelings can chase us around and fill us with strong emotions like anger, shame, and sadness.

You may hesitate to confront your envious feelings but doing so can set your heart free and fill you with joy again.

Listen now to discover 3 simple steps to shift your perspective on envy and transform your negative emotions into deep gratitude.

Show Highlights Include:

• How to channel envious feelings and use them as motivation to become your best self (05:00)
• A simple yet powerful 2 second mindset shift to break free from the weight of envious feelings (05:32)
• The "zooming in" strategy to shift your perspective out of envy and tap into deep gratitude (07:52)
• How looking at life in "freeze frames" misguides you and makes you think you're behind others (11:49)

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Do you worry about how TVs, iPads, and phones are turning us (and our kids) into disconnected zombies?

You're not alone.

We're all guilty of being glued to these devices for most of our days. With endless options of entertainment at our fingertips, it's easy to lose touch with our surroundings and with each other.

Listen now to discover simple actions you can take to control the technology in your household before it controls you.

Show Highlights Include:

• A questionable social experiment you're participating in ( even if you don't know about it) (02:06)
• The sneaky way technology gets you hooked and forces you to choose your phone over your loved ones every time (07:03)
• The "no-fly zone" method to limit screentime and spend more quality hours with your family (17:25)
• How to motivate your kids to be more intentional about their phone use (without lecturing them) (20:28)
• How to schedule "shared experiences" where you don't let your phone disturb you (21:24)

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Imagine you're 16 again. Could you make better choices with the perspective you have today?

So often, we base our decisions on our current perspective. And that can keep us stuck. It's easy to feel overwhelmed by our circumstances, fears, or other people's opinions.

But what if we could make all these choices with our "future selves" in mind?

In this episode, you'll discover a powerful framework for making growth-driven decisions with a little help from your future self.

Listen now!

Show highlights include:

• Why you should set aside your current circumstances when you make decisions (03:35)
• A powerful 2-second mindset shift that empowers you to make growth-driven decisions (06:02)
• Why being a little selfish is a good thing when you make decisions (12:41)
• How to choose vision instead of your current identity when you make decisions (even if you're life is a mess now) (13:58)
• How to transform your fear of the unknown into unstoppable courage to execute your visions (15:00)

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Helping your aging parents can be a stressful and confusing time. With so many unknowns, it's hard to even know what to google for answers! You can feel really alone as you navigate uncharted territory.

That's perfectly normal.

As adult children, when imagining our parents as seniors, we can't comprehend how their aging will affect them or us. We don't like to think about our loved ones declining mentally or physically. However, preparing for this chapter with our parents can save us (and them) from a lot of stress.

My guests Kim and Mike Barnes have first-hand experience in parenting aging parents. Listen in to discover how to tackle the emotional and practical challenges of being a caretaker. Plus, some important discussions that you should be having before you need them with your parents.

Show Highlights Include

• When's the right time to start planning for your parents' golden years (16:17)
• Three fundamental questions to address to make sure you can take the best care of your parents when they get older (17:55)
• The most important document you need for medical emergencies ( and why you should have this well in advance) (18:08)
• Why asking your parents about their financial situation is an act of kindness ( even if money is an uncomfortable topic of conversation in your household) (22:06)
• How to use the "caregiver's key" guidebook to avoid uncomfortable conversations with your parents (22:53)
• How to manage the responsibilities coming with parenting your parents and kids at the same time ( and why it's basically the same) (31:36)
• How to find community and resources online to help you overcome the challenges you may face as a caretaker (36:56)
• Why understanding the generational gaps is key in navigating the emotional aspects of having aging parents with empathy (39:11)

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