Stressful parenting seasons require more than bubble baths—they call for CEO-level self-care. In this 100th episode of the Contentment Creator Podcast, Ellen Broen dives deep into what it means to practice elevated self-care during chaotic times. Whether you're managing a household, a business, or both, you'll learn how to raise the floor beneath you when the ceiling on your responsibilities stretches higher. CEO care isn’t optional—it’s foundational.

🧠 In this episode, we unpack:

What elevated self-care really means

How CEO care for parents builds sustainable leadership

Why self-care in stressful seasons isn’t indulgent, it’s sacred

How to build a baseline of well-being when life feels maxed out

Practical ways to maintain nervous system regulation as a parent

✨ Listen in and let this episode restore you from the inside out.

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🎧 Primary Keywords:

elevated self-care, CEO care for parents, self-care in stressful seasons, nervous system regulation, parenting and self-care

✅ Key Takeaways:

🧩 CEO care isn’t indulgent—it’s essential: Elevated self-care is how parents sustain themselves through hard seasons.

🌿 Stressful seasons require a higher floor: Self-care in stressful seasons means redefining your baseline, not just surviving.🧘‍♀️ Nervous system regulation is a leadership skill: Simple transitions like stepping outside or breathing deeply restore inner calm.

💡 You don’t have to earn your rest: Let’s ditch the productivity guilt and embrace care that supports our wholeness.

💬 Your kids are watching: How you care for yourself teaches them how to treat themselves.