Stress and Self-Care

Stress. It manifests physically, impacts decision-making, and leads to reactive behaviors and pushing our boundaries. In this episode Jill and Linda talk about stress from their own perspectives and provide insights into managing stress, the importance of self-care, and invite listeners to reflect on their own experiences with stress. Tune in to hear about:

• Jill shares the thrill of her first-ever book talk, stepping outside her comfort zone to connect with others and embrace new opportunities.
• From Halloween meltdowns to calendar overwhelm, we discuss the importance of leaving space to breathe and regroup amidst life’s demands.
• Learn how stress can test or strengthen your boundaries and how setting realistic expectations helps reduce unnecessary pressure.
• Stress affects more than your mood—it impacts your physical health. Recognizing the signs, from foggy thinking to stress pimples, is key to holistic self-care.
• Discover how sudden stress reactions can confuse loved ones and how open communication fosters understanding and support.

Your well-being matters just as much as everyone else’s. Stress and self-care are part of the motherhood journey, and this episode invites you to reflect on your own experiences. What boundaries do you need to strengthen, and how can you better tune into your body's needs?

We would love to hear from you. Find find Jill on Instagram @mamaoutspoken and https://www.mamaoutspoken.com/ and Linda @hellolindabonney or https://www.lindabonney.com.

Until next week, we hope you can unstuck your muck!