Why do the highs and lows of an indie author career always hit when you least expect them? In this episode of the SPA Girls Podcast (EP558), it’s just the four of us — Cheryl, Shar, Wendy, and Trudi — talking openly about mental resilience and how to weather the emotional rollercoaster of self-publishing. We unpack the panic of watching your numbers drop, the comparison trap, and the burnout that can quietly creep up on even seasoned authors.

Whether you’re spiraling over a bad sales week or questioning whether your writing matters at all, this episode is a reminder that the dips are part of the journey — and you will come out the other side. We share the real tools we’ve used to climb back up: managing what you can control, setting boundaries with social media, knowing when to fold ’em, and learning to be gentle with yourself.

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📌 IN THIS EPISODE:
• Why you can’t measure your worth against your Amazon ranking
• The “money date” approach to checking your numbers without the panic
• How comparison and online echo chambers fuel the spiral
• Accepting that change is normal (blame the saber-toothed tiger)
• Recognising and recovering from burnout
• Knowing when to say yes — and when to walk away
• Controlling the narrative and asking for help
• Remembering your “why” and defining your own version of success

📌 LINKS MENTIONED

Heather Hildenbrand https://selfpublishingauthorspodcast.com/spa-girls-podcast-ep434-top-3-mindset-tips-for-authors-with-heather-hildenbrand/
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