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Ep. 2 – Take the Damn Nap: Self-Care for Women Who Lead
Episode 2 of the Relentless & Real Podcast is live: “Take the Damn Nap: Self-Care for Women Who Lead.”
In this episode of the Relentless & Real Podcast, Heather and Jenny get brutally honest about something most women leaders struggle with but rarely talk about without guilt: rest.
From near-death health scares to returning to work days after major surgery, they unpack why so many women confuse availability with value—and how that mentality is literally costing us our health, our energy, and our joy.
This conversation is part story, part wake-up call, and part practical toolkit for women who lead and are tired of being tired.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
Why so many women leaders struggle to prioritize rest without guilt
How “availability = value” shows up in our careers, homes, and relationships
Heather’s life-altering medical emergency at 17 and what it taught her about rest
Jenny’s story of returning to work days after surgery—and the long-term cost
How martyrdom, perfectionism, and people-pleasing keep women exhausted
Why outsourcing (house cleaning, groceries, meals) is self-care, not a luxury
Practical ways to build self-care into your day:
A consistent, intentional morning routine
Midday “press pause” moments and micro-naps
Real lunch breaks (not eating over your keyboard)
Evenings that actually refill your tank
The myth of “work–life balance” and a healthier way to think about work and life
Why you must come first if you want to lead well at home and at work
Listen on your favorite platform:
🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relentless-real/id1851878107
🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4t9ewaWfp6nvwrJ2GNraCy?si=51fe0273cf014759
Connect with Focus 3:
🌐 Website: https://focus3.com/
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/focus-3/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/focus3team/
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By Focus 3Episode 2 of the Relentless & Real Podcast is live: “Take the Damn Nap: Self-Care for Women Who Lead.”
In this episode of the Relentless & Real Podcast, Heather and Jenny get brutally honest about something most women leaders struggle with but rarely talk about without guilt: rest.
From near-death health scares to returning to work days after major surgery, they unpack why so many women confuse availability with value—and how that mentality is literally costing us our health, our energy, and our joy.
This conversation is part story, part wake-up call, and part practical toolkit for women who lead and are tired of being tired.
In This Episode, You'll Learn:
Why so many women leaders struggle to prioritize rest without guilt
How “availability = value” shows up in our careers, homes, and relationships
Heather’s life-altering medical emergency at 17 and what it taught her about rest
Jenny’s story of returning to work days after surgery—and the long-term cost
How martyrdom, perfectionism, and people-pleasing keep women exhausted
Why outsourcing (house cleaning, groceries, meals) is self-care, not a luxury
Practical ways to build self-care into your day:
A consistent, intentional morning routine
Midday “press pause” moments and micro-naps
Real lunch breaks (not eating over your keyboard)
Evenings that actually refill your tank
The myth of “work–life balance” and a healthier way to think about work and life
Why you must come first if you want to lead well at home and at work
Listen on your favorite platform:
🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relentless-real/id1851878107
🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4t9ewaWfp6nvwrJ2GNraCy?si=51fe0273cf014759
Connect with Focus 3:
🌐 Website: https://focus3.com/
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/focus-3/
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/focus3team/