What happens when you’re married to a powerful, high-stakes leader—and your own emotional labor is quietly consuming you?

In this episode, Temi Ayodeji, stress-reduction artist, author, and wellness coach, joins Rachel to share the truth about being the partner behind the leader. From homeschooling a son with special needs while being offered a director role… to quietly donating a kidney to save her husband’s life… to discovering a scientifically grounded form of healing through fractal-infused art—Temi’s journey is one of grit, grace, and a relentless commitment to peace.

Together, they explore the emotional weight of supporting high-level leadership while carrying invisible burdens, and the power of creating calm—without needing to retreat from life.

🔑 Highlights:

• [03:45] The moment Temi turned down a leadership promotion to care for her son
• [11:10] Donating a kidney to her husband—and the emotional toll of keeping it private
• [21:30] The double silence: what happens when both partners operate in isolation
• [31:50] “Peace of mind is not a luxury. It’s a leadership requirement.”
• [39:00] How fractal-based artwork rewired her family’s nervous system
• [48:25] The private ledger: peace lost, faith gained, sleep reclaimed
• [56:10] The truth most leaders won’t say out loud—but deeply need to
• [01:01:40] Art as a healing tool for high-stress homes and leadership environments

🧭 Resources + Links:

• Learn more about Temi’s healing artwork: TemiFineArts.com
• Join her newsletter and stories on Substack: temiayodeji.substack.com