In the whirlwind of motherhood, where every moment seems dedicated to the needs of others, it's easy for a mother to lose herself in the chaos. Juggling endless responsibilities and the demands of parenting often leaves little room for self-care, and a healthy lifestyle can feel like an elusive dream. However, mothers must recognise the importance of self-care as not just a luxury but a necessity. In this episode, Joey and Emily, together with Gaylemarie, a remote fitness and nutrition coach, business owner, and mother, will explore the journey of reclaiming time for self-care, understanding its significance in maintaining balance and discovering practical strategies to carve out moments of respite amidst the beautiful chaos of being a woman.
Gaylemarie’s background and expertise in self-care for busy women
Discuss her journey and experiences that led her to focus on helping women prioritise self-care amidst busy schedules.
02:42 - Why it is important to reclaim your time
maintaining your identity
06:52 - GM’s breaking point to change
11:08 - Main things that change in GM’s lifestyle
13:02 - Things to start doing to slow down when you’re wired out
figuring out where you are
being intentional about your time
16:53 - Reclaiming Your Time Through Self-Care
Discuss the significance of setting boundaries, saying 'no,' and prioritizing self-care guilt-free.
22:07 - GM’s Top 3 pinpoints busy women usually deal with
having the mindset of “there’s no time”
focusing too much on the “sexy things”
24:26 - The difference between Athlete GM & Mom GM
32:19 - The fear of slowing down and how to trust the process of it
approaching progress in a different way
37:05 - Common challenges that people face when it comes to self-care
Top 3 GMs cheat sheet for self-care
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