In this solo episode, I open up about a deeply raw season of postpartum burnout, feeling disconnected from myself just seven months after giving birth.

What started as resistance to work, movement, and routine quickly intensified when war broke out, bringing daily sirens, disrupted sleep, canceled plans, and a constant sense of survival mode.

I share the guilt I felt stepping away for a 36-hour desert wellness retreat—and how that decision became a turning point in helping me reconnect, reset, and begin finding myself again.

Listen in to hear me share:

• What postpartum burnout actually felt like day-to-day, and how it showed up in my energy, motivation, and identity
• How living through war impacted my nervous system, routines, and family life in ways I didn’t expect
• The internal struggle of choosing self-care during chaos, and why it was exactly what I needed
• The powerful impact of a short desert retreat, including gentle movement, deep rest, and a breakthrough cold plunge experience
• How I began redefining productivity, rebuilding routines, and returning to work with more intention and self-trust
• +So much more

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