Do you feel constantly bombarded by notifications of text messages, social media notifications, and emails? You are definitely not alone! The pressure to address things right when they happen keeps us in a constant state of urgency, which takes a huge toll on our nervous system. As high achievers, we are even more inclined to knock out that project well before the deadline, respond to emails right when they come in, or jump in to help others as soon as they ask for it. In this episode, I’m digging into steps I’ve taken to step away from urgency and prioritize peace and relaxation in my life.

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Have you ever sat down to finally enjoy your favorite beverage and a good book and suddenly… your mind floods with all the unfinished things on your to-do list? My high achievers know what I’m talking about! It can be so difficult to relax and rest when we’re so hyper aware of the looming tasks ahead. We often overwork ourselves so we can “actually enjoy” our break, which creates a vicious cycle of burnout and mandatory rest, AKA your body demands rest by getting sick. In this episode, I’m sharing some of the tactical steps and mindset tips I’ve used to settle down so I can be intentional about rest and relaxation.

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Some key takeaways on the to-do list that’s holding you back from relaxation:

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Today’s episode is part life update, part podcast update, and mainly real talk about burnout! During my anxiety journey, I learned a lot about the signs of burnout and I made it my mission to establish habits to keep me grounded and rested. In this new and exciting season of working on some really cool projects, I found myself recognizing signs of burnout. In this episode, I’m sharing what I recognized, how I’m taking steps to protect myself from burnout, and what’s next for the podcast as a result.

Some key takeaways from today’s episode:

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So many people have suffered from trauma in their lives. We often think of trauma as a huge, life-altering event, but it can be much more nuanced than that. No matter what you’ve been through - big or small - your experiences are valid. In this episode, Sheila Anne defines trauma and gives concrete examples of how it can manifest itself in our lives through behavioral patterns. If you’re an overachiever or a people pleaser, there might be some serious eye openers in this episode for you!

Sheila's mission is to help ambitious women thrive in body, mind, and soul. She supports clients and groups in making whole-person change by holding space for their unique experiences, offering new perspectives, and intuitively integrating healing modalities. She is a Trauma-Informed Certified Coach, Whole Person Certified Coach, ICF Associate Certified Coach, and Yoga Instructor.

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Some key takeaways on trauma are:

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In recent years, thanks to change makers like Molly Ruggere, there’s been a huge shift in how we talk about alcohol consumption. There is so much more nuance to sobriety than someone being an alcoholic or not, and in this episode we’re discussing getting “sober curious” about your relationship with alcohol and what to do if you feel like you’re leaning on it more than you’d like in order to relax or feel more comfortable in social settings. If you’re looking to feel more empowered about your decisions around alcohol, this episode is for you!

Molly Ruggere is a Certified Life Coach, Alcohol Freedom Coach and Founder of Counterculture Club, a global alcohol-free community based in Charlotte, NC that offers private and group coaching, monthly membership and virtual and in-person events for individuals who want to build authentic relationships, socialize without drinking and counter the mainstream idea that we need alcohol to have fun, fulfilling lives. As someone who once thought alcohol was a requirement for socializing and fun, Molly’s mission is to show others that removing alcohol from your life is the opposite of boring—it opens up doors and possibilities, allowing you to embrace opportunities with clarity.

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Some key takeaways on getting sober curious:

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The Wake Up Call Podcast is officially ONE YEAR OLD!! This past year has been such a fun experience of exploration, connecting with people through the podcast, and getting really clear on how I want to show up for you guys in 2022! Stay tuned for more info on upcoming trainings, workshops, coaching, and more!

In today’s episode, I’m reflecting on the last year of the show and sharing how some things that really helped me slow down, confront my anxiety, and take the next right steps toward overcoming the intense feelings of overwhelm. If you are currently finding yourself trapped in comparison or feeling completely stuck, this is the episode for you.

Some key takeaways on getting yourself unstuck:

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As high achievers, hitting a slump where you feel uninspired, unmotivated, and unproductive can feel like a shock to our system. We have this instinct to push through it as hard as we can, or to stay in busy mode to distract ourselves, or we judge and punish ourselves for not accomplishing enough.

I am in the midst of a slump myself, and I’m learning to embrace these uncomfortable periods as a signal from my body to slow down, rest, and recharge. In this episode I’m sharing my thoughts on this current bout of feeling unmotivated and what has worked for me to begin to ease out of it.

Some key takeaways on embracing being in a slump are:

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While there is definitely still a stigma surrounding mental health, there are beautiful individuals who share their stories of struggling with mental illness and seeking treatment and healing to live a fulfilling and impactful life. Lauren Dow is one of those individuals.

A lot of the episodes of Wake Up Call have covered anxiety and how to cope with it, but in this episode, Lauren shares her experiences with eating disorders, bipolar disorder, and more, and how she came to terms with seeking treatment and how she used her stories to become an author, speaker, and podcast host. If you or someone you love is grappling with mental illness, you are not alone and this episode is for you.

As a suicide survivor who has struggled with bipolar disorder, major depression, eating disorders, and anxiety, Lauren Dow has found profound healing through authoring In Body I Trust and Your Wild Journal. She is here to remind you that you are not alone in this beautiful mess of a journey we call life.

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Here are some key takeaways from Lauren’s powerful story:

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“Intuitive Eating” is a huge buzzword in the health and wellness space, but what does it actually mean? In this episode, Victoria Yates is helping us dig deep into our internal beliefs about food and the messaging that keeps us stuck in restrictive diets, obsessive eating habits, and unhealthy relationships with food. Intuitive Eating is an approach to eating that encourages mindfulness, healing your relationship with food, and ending diet mentality once and for all! If you struggle to listen to your body’s cues on food, or if you have an inner dialogue criticizing you for your food choices, you are not alone and this episode is for you.

Victoria Yates is a Registered Nurse, Whole Health Coach, & Intuitive Eating Counselor passionate about helping high-achieving women feel calm around food and confident in themselves. She teaches through her social media and her podcast, the Redefining Health Podcast, in addition to her coaching program.

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Some key takeaways on intuitive eating are:

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Have you ever thought “Things will slow down once this project at work is done,” or “I’ll clear up my calendar once I have a baby,” or at least heard the phrase “I’ll sleep when I’m dead?” All of these phrases imply that you’re waiting for a specific milestone to hit before you even think about taking steps to slow down and let go of some commitments you’re clinging to. We are so conditioned to be busy that we forget we don’t need a reason to slow down. In fact, slowing down now will allow us to actually enjoy those milestones when they come!

In this episode, Katie Welker is here to share how she’s been intentional about slowing down and leaving more white space on her calendar for peace. Katie is a 32-year-old newlywed, devoted dog mama and fraternal twin. After spending nearly a decade in Buffalo and Chicago, she’s currently living life out loud in her hometown of Rochester, N.Y. She has a career in corporate communications, a side business sharing her love for clean makeup and skincare, and spent nearly a decade as a high school cheerleading coach. An enthusiast for confidence, self-care and mental health, she creates a safe space for people to be their purest selves through her long standing blog, social media platforms and in person.

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