October 15, 2025

Episode 150: Reclaiming Balance — Motherhood, the “Second Shift,” and Coping in a Demanding World. Guest: Dana Ariss, Recovery Coach & Trauma Informed Wellness Specialist

57 minutes

In this episode, Matt speaks with Dana Ariss — a recovery coach, trauma‑informed yoga and mindfulness teacher, and wellness specialist based in Dubai. SilverBell+1 They dig into the lesser-seen pressures women face, particularly as mothers juggling career, home, and identity — a phenomenon often called the “second shift.”

Dana brings her experience in psychology, trauma work, and recovery to this conversation, offering compassion, insight, and actionable strategies for women dealing with guilt, stress, shame, and coping mechanisms. SilverBell+1

In this conversation, they explore:

The “second shift” — why many mothers are doing a full day’s work, then coming home to intense emotional labor
How modern financial demands and societal expectations amplify stress, guilt, and shame
Why some coping strategies (including substance use) emerge when women feel overwhelmed
Dana’s own journey — how she came to coach others from a place of lived experience
Tools and frameworks for processing guilt and setting boundaries
Strategies to cultivate resilience, self-compassion, and sustainable support systems

Whether you’re a mother, partner, or someone supporting women in your life, this episode offers honest conversation and heartfelt guidance on holding space for yourself amid the demands.

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