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Episode 161: Breaking Free from Hustle Culture: Radical Self-Care with Joelle Moray

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Summary

This conversation Shaye and Jayla have with ⁠Joelle Moray⁠, M.S. NCC author of ⁠What are We doing? Radical Self Care for the Hustle Culture⁠, highlights the need for curiosity and self-awareness in understanding and optimizing one's health and well-being. The conversation explores the negative effects of Hustle Culture on individuals' well-being and offers strategies for incorporating rest and self-care into busy lives. It emphasizes the importance of taking breaks, setting boundaries, and prioritizing mental and physical health. The conversation also highlights the benefits of active rest and the value of creating space for oneself. Overall, the conversation encourages individuals to challenge the hustle culture mindset and prioritize their well-being.

Keywords

functional medicine, coffee, adrenal glands, gut health, self-care, hustle culture, women in the corporate world, curiosity, self-awareness, hustle culture, leadership development, sense of community, rest, self-care, boundaries, mental health, physical health, active rest, space, well-being

Takeaways

  • Functional medicine can provide insights into optimizing health and well-being.
  • Coffee can have a negative impact on adrenal gland function, especially when adrenal glands are already stressed.
  • Prioritizing gut health and incorporating protein in the morning can improve sleep and energy levels.
  • The hustle culture can lead to burnout and a lack of purpose, emphasizing the need for self-care and setting boundaries.
  • Women face unique challenges in the corporate world, including inadequate maternity leave and the need for support during postpartum periods.
  • Curiosity and self-awareness are essential in understanding and optimizing one's health and well-being. Hustle culture has both benefits and drawbacks, and it is important to recognize the negative effects it can have on our time, energy, and health.
  • Taking breaks and incorporating rest into our daily lives is crucial for our well-being and productivity.
  • Transitional times of day, such as waking up and before bed, are ideal for practicing active rest and grounding techniques.
  • Active rest can include activities that fulfill us and bring us joy, such as gentle walks, reading, listening to podcasts, or engaging in creative hobbies.
  • Prioritizing mental and physical health, setting boundaries, and creating space for ourselves are essential for maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
  • Challenging the notion that constant activity is the only path to productivity and success is important for our overall well-being and happiness.
    • Challenges Faced by Women in the Corporate World
    • Navigating the Hustle Culture and the Importance of Self-Care Incorporating Rest and Self-Care into Busy Lives
    • The Power of Active Rest and Grounding Techniques
      • "When your adrenal glands are not functioning properly, drinking coffee puts too much stress on your system."
        • "There needs to be more information and support for girls going through puberty and understanding their hormonal changes."
        • "There are all sorts of incredible benefits of what we get from the hustle culture. And there's also something we give."
          • "I really dislike the phrase, you know, create a life you don't need a break from. I think that is a hustle culture thing."

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            Chapters

            00:00 Exploring Functional Medicine and Personalized Health

            02:13 The Impact of Caffeine on Adrenal Glands

            03:35 Listening to Your Body and Practicing Self-Care

            08:40 The Dangers of Hustle Culture and Burnout 16:30 Finding Balance: Ambition and Self-Care

            21:39 Navigating Hormones and Work-Life Balance

            23:35 The Drawbacks of Hustle Culture

            26:17 Prioritizing Rest and Self-Care

            27:37 The Power of Active Rest

            28:07 Setting Boundaries in Hustle Culture

            37:26 Building a Supportive Community

            46:14 Finding Balance in a Busy Lifestyle


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