Work-Life Eubiosis

Mary Carleton, nicknamed the Counterfeit Princess of the 17th century, famously quoted, "You think ME a bold cheat? Which of you are not?"

Her words ring true today, as Mary's life of crime bears a striking resemblance to the shenanigans we see in our modern-day office politics. This episode will shine a light on the bad actors of the rat race and also encourage all of us to be more authentic and content in who we were designed to be. Don't forget to sign up for our complimentary newsletter at www.ownyour5to9.com.

This short episode breaks down the truth behind the idiom, 'having your cake and eating it too.' Both can certainly happen, but ironically, the sustainable satisfaction is found more in the making than in the partaking. For more resources, visit www.ownyour5to9.com.

Dr. Dawn Baker of Practice Balance, guest hosts this week's episode and gives a mini-masterclass on navigating impostor syndrome. Dawn delves into 4 categories that builds the foundation of confidence: Self Knowledge, Mental Fitness, Embracing Challenges, and Changing Mindset. If you're interested in going deeper, check out Dawn's confidence course at www.practicebalance.com and use the code EUBIOSIS to get a generous discount. For additional resources, visit www.ownyour5to9.com.

"Schoolish" is a term coined by Akilah Richards, author of Raising Free People, a book unpacked in this episode to spotlight the childhood roots of impostor syndrome and how that can lead to mid-life career burnout. Burnout usually rears its ugly head in the midst of overwhelm, combined with misaligned working conditions. But those of us who choose to heal usually find something a bit deeper—our true selves. For more resources, visit www.ownyour5to9.com.

We have more power than we think. This episode offers practical lessons we can take from Friday and implement on Monday. We can all benefit from a little bit more cheer to start the week. For more resources, visit www.ownyour5to9.com.

Is the American Dream still alive? Maybe, but what if we have been chasing the wrong one? In this episode, we explore the countercultural pursuit of the abundant life. For additional resources, visit www.ownyour5to9.com.

Our world is quite scripted. If we pause to look more closely, perhaps we can see through the narrative being sold. However, part of the point of propaganda is to divert our attention away from what truly matters — our homes, our children, our relationships, and our God. Distractions keep us from focusing on raising the next generation, who will have to navigate this rapidly changing world.

We must utilize our spy-like abilities more effectively on the values that matter most. Not necessarily ignoring what’s happening around us, but having a clearer perspective and balance that allows us to recognize we can’t change the world's narrative. Still, we can change the narrative of our hearts and our homes. We no longer have to subscribe to the world's narrative.

This episode is part of the Running Home Reflections. For more resources, visit www.ownyour5to9.com.

The rat race diet is quite toxic but our bodies are quite resilient, if we do the work to help the healing process. This episode dives into some of the hidden dangers of the food additive, MSG, while connecting the dots to it's frightening association with the hustle culture. I will also dive into 6 ways that we can easily detox our diets, calendars, and work. For more information, visit www.ownyour5to9.com.

Rest isn’t a vacation—it’s a lifestyle. However, we must be aware that achievement can easily become the enemy of true rest. This episode provides a little bit of nourishment to the soul and shows how to protect the rest that our souls crave. Visit www.ownyour5to9.com for more resources.

We catch up again with Greg, who is on a professional gap year and RV'ing the U.S. with his family. In this conversation, we finally get a sneak peek into Greg’s CRAZY IDEA JOURNAL while also getting a broad view into his big heart. The main takeaway is not to wait to do something that is absolutely possible right now. For more resources, visit www.ownyour5to9.com.