In this episode, my guest Cait reveals her story of burnout as an acupuncturist and how she was predisposed to burnout because of the “not-enoughness” that so many women face. As she reminds us, burnout recovery is not the same as prevention – different measures need to be taken in order to heal. Related links:Get Michelle’s free Stress Assessment quiz: http://ShesGotPower.com/free Learn more about Cait: https://caitdonovan.com Free gift from Cait: https://www.caitdonovan.com/freebie-values Cait’s resentment journal mini course: https://www.caitdonovan.com/offers/32SuW2WQ/checkout   Connect with Michelle:ShesGotPower.com Instagram.com/shesgotpower

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#54: When Meditation Isn’t Working: Burnout Recovery with Cait Donovan

To-do lists, checkboxes, spreadsheets – if you’re a highly productive woman you probably know and love tools like these. But at a certain point our drive to be productive can lead to burnout or become a way to hide from inner demons. In this episode you’ll learn how to sustain a high-performing life for the long haul, avoid burnout and make productivity your true superpower.   You’ll hear about:The difference between productivity that leads to burnout and productivity as a superpower How productivity can be a way to hide from feelings of “not good enough” Diet & lifestyle practices that support a highly-productive woman How keeping secrets and being indecisive kills productivity   More from Michelle:Take this free quiz and see if your stress levels are normal or leading you to burnout - http://ShesGotPower.com/free Leave a podcast review:Help more women become the most powerful version of themselves - leaving a review will take just 5 minutes. Here’s how to do it Connect with Michelle:ShesGotPower.com Instagram.com/shesgotpower

#53: Make Productivity Your Superpower (Without Burning Out)

Think your finances have nothing to do with your health? Think again. Not only are there many parallels between these aspects of life, but financial stress directly impacts the health of your body and mind. In this episode you’ll hear about a new way to think about and feel empowered around money. Related links: Download Michelle’s free resource, Maybe It’s Your Thyroid Solution Kit: http://ShesGotPower.com/thyroid Learn more about Sarah Blanchfield: https://www.mybulletproofbudget.com/ Free gift from Sarah: https://mybulletproof.kartra.com/page/template   Connect with Michelle:ShesGotPower.com Instagram.com/shesgotpower

#52: Reframing Financial Stress with Sarah Blanchfield

If your libido is at an all-time low, it *could* be a medical condition. But more likely? It’s a normal response to chronic stress, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with you and you CAN get your groove back. Listen and learn how. You’ll hear about: Why there’s no reason to make sex a hush-hush topic How a low sex drive is a common symptom of chronic stress 6 completely valid reasons for why you may not be feeling the bedroom vibes right now Herbs and lifestyle practices to help bring back your mojo   Mentioned in this episode: Take this free quiz and see if your stress levels are normal or leading you to burnout - http://ShesGotPower.com/free Check out Aviva Romm’s new book, Hormone Intelligence   Leave a podcast review: Help more women become the most powerful version of themselves! Leaving a review will take just 5 minutes. Here’s how to do it   Connect with Michelle:ShesGotPower.com Instagram.com/shesgotpower

#51: How Stress Affects Libido

Did you know that medical students only get a few minutes of nutrition training? And Registered Dietitians don’t learn much about specific autoimmune diseases? If you’ve been to doctors/nutritionists and NOT received the help you were looking for…this is why. Luckily, there ARE practitioners out there who better understand autoimmunity, thyroid problems, and as discussed in this episode…Hashimoto’s disease. Related links:Download Michelle’s free resource, Maybe It’s Your Thyroid Solution Kit: http://ShesGotPower.com/thyroid Learn more about Chelsea Gold at https://www.hashimotosmethod.com   Connect with Michelle:ShesGotPower.com Instagram.com/shesgotpower

#50: Understanding Hashimoto’s Disease with Chelsea Gold

“I’m SO tired” is a common refrain among women. Are we just too busy...or is something much larger behind our collective exhaustion? In this episode, I’ll share the deeper truth about why you’re so tired and what you can do about it.   You’ll hear about: Why it’s common, but not normal, to be tired all the time Factors causing exhaustion that are (somewhat) out of your control How a patriarchal system has created generations of tired women Why your coping mechanisms are backfiring   Mentioned in this episode: Take this free quiz and see if your stress levels are normal or leading you to burnout - http://ShesGotPower.com/free   Leave a podcast review: Help more women become the most powerful version of themselves! Leaving a review will take just 5 minutes. Here’s how to do it   Connect with Michelle:ShesGotPower.com Instagram.com/shesgotpower

#49: This Is Why You’re Tired

We live in a world where masculine energy is rewarded: Achieving, pushing, doing more. Teresa Lodato is a woman who took on every challenge, from an intense career in finance to joining the Navy. But when her health collapsed she learned to embrace more of her feminine energy in order to heal. Related links: Take Michelle’s free stress assessment quiz: http://ShesGotPower.com/free Learn more about Teresa Lodato at https://teresalodato.com   Connect with Michelle:ShesGotPower.com Instagram.com/shesgotpower

#48: Embracing Feminine Energy To Heal From Stress with Teresa Lodato

Don't mean to get all "woo" on you, but here’s the truth: You are far more powerful than you give yourself credit for. In this episode I’ll share exactly why you should consider putting pen to paper and naming your desires so they can start making their way to you.  You’ll hear about: The incredible power of naming what you want How we limit ourselves unintentionally Real life stories of women who were intentional with their thoughts A personal story I still can’t quite believe myself!   Leave a podcast review: Help more women become the most powerful version of themselves! Leaving a review will take just 5 minutes. Here’s how to do it   Connect with Michelle:ShesGotPower.com Instagram.com/shesgotpower

#47: The Power To Create the Life You Want

Have the courage to use your voice, make your own decisions and really check in with yourself – especially when it comes to your health. Take a listen to this episode with my special guest and dear friend, Andrea Beaman, internationally renowned holistic health coach, natural food chef, speaker, herbalist and best-selling author.  Related links: Download Michelle’s free resource, Maybe It’s Your Thyroid Solution Kit: http://ShesGotPower.com/thyroid More about Andrea: https://andreabeaman.com/ Thyroid Myths: https://andreabeaman.lpages.co/thyroid-myths Connect with Michelle:ShesGotPower.com Instagram.com/shesgotpower

#46: The Courage To Do What’s Right For You with Andrea Beaman

Treating symptoms related to hypothyroidism or Hashimoto’s disease isn’t simply about the medication. It’s about looking at the reason behind your symptoms. In this episode, I share how you can begin to heal. You’ll hear: Why thyroid medication does not fix or heal your thyroid The two-part strategy I use with my clients to begin to heal symptoms Examples of common autoimmune attack triggers  Related links: Free 5-Day Event with Michelle starts 6/6/21: Get a Personalized Plan to Dial Down Post-Pandemic Stress Download my Maybe It’s Your Thyroid Solution Kit: http://shesgotpower.com/thyroid Miss earlier episodes in this thyroid series? Here’s Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3   Connect with Michelle:ShesGotPower.com Instagram.com/shesgotpower

#45: [Say Goodbye To Symptoms] Maybe It’s Your Thyroid Series, Part 4

Labs are a critical component to assessing thyroid health, but results aren’t always black and white. Listen to hear why you don’t want to be “normal!” In fact, there are quite a few ways your results can be misinterpreted and lead to unnecessary, ongoing symptoms. You’ll hear: How just because something is in black and white doesn’t mean it’s correct Why "normal" doesn't equate to "optimal" Examples of lab results that tell a story beyond the diagnosis Related links: Free 5-Day Event with Michelle starts 6/6/21: Get a Personalized Plan to Dial Down Post-Pandemic Stress Download my Maybe It’s Your Thyroid Solution Kit: http://shesgotpower.com/thyroid Miss earlier episodes in this thyroid series? Here’s Part 1 and Part 2 Connect with Michelle: ShesGotPower.comInstagram.com/shesgotpower  

#44: [The Problems With Lab Tests] Maybe It’s Your Thyroid Series, Part 3

If you know something about your body doesn’t feel right, remember that YOU are the expert in your body. It can take years for women to get a proper diagnosis. Even then, doctors may not have the whole answer for you. Meanwhile...your symptoms are very real. You’ll hear about: How doctors are NOT trained to address diet and lifestyle changes My personal history of fainting episodes ranging back to my teenage years The reason you need to know if your thyroid problem is linked to autoimmunity Why you want to get to the root cause of the symptoms and fix the problem underneath those symptoms   Related links:Download my Maybe It’s Your Thyroid Solution Kit: http://shesgotpower.com/thyroid Miss Part 1 of this series? Listen to last week’s episode   Connect with Michelle:ShesGotPower.com Instagram.com/shesgotpower

#43: [What To Expect at the Doctor] Maybe It’s Your Thyroid Series, Part 2

Exhaustion, stubborn weight, brain fog...these are some of the symptoms of hypothyroidism. While no one WANTS a thyroid issue...it could actually be a good thing to find out because there’s likely a solution, it’s not all in your head, and you’re NOT stuck with your symptoms. (Pssst - already on meds? It could STILL be your thyroid causing a problem.)   You’ll hear about: The direct connection between successful, driven women + stress + thyroid problems Real life women and their struggle with symptoms Why prescriptions aren’t the whole (or only) answer Why it’s worth investigating your symptoms   Related links: Download my Maybe It’s Your Thyroid Solution Kit: http://shesgotpower.com/thyroid   Connect with Michelle:ShesGotPower.com Instagram.com/shesgotpower

#42: [Have These Symptoms?] Maybe It’s Your Thyroid Series, Part 1

How’s this for a radical feminist act? Take care of yourself, first. Danielle Meitiv, a scientist, mom and Hashimoto’s warrior, joined me on this first episode of season 4 for a look at her autoimmune healing process and the a-ha moments she’s had along the way.   Related links:Download Michelle’s free resource, Maybe It’s Your Thyroid Solution Kit: http://ShesGotPower.com/thyroid More about Danielle: https://thyroidhealingsolutions.com   Connect with Michelle:ShesGotPower.com Instagram.com/shesgotpower

#41: Autoimmune Healing & Radical Feminist Acts with Danielle Meitiv

Gear up to hear MaryBeth’s story of overcoming the work addiction and perfectionism that had been rooted in her since childhood. She described herself as “a walking zombie” constantly striving for success – and shares the steps required to reclaim her life. Take a listen! Related links:Learn more about MaryBeth’s work at https://www.sparkvisionnow.com Get Michelle’s free Stress Assessment Quiz at http://shesgotpower.com/free   Connect with Michelle:ShesGotPower.com Instagram.com/shesgotpower

#40: Conquering Work Addiction with MaryBeth Hyland

Are you a high-achieving women who struggles with weight, fatigue, anxiety, sleep, digestion, adrenal or thyroid issues? If you’re ready to stop being the victim of your over-scheduled life and become the most powerful version of yourself…this is the show for you. I’m Michelle Leotta (Pfennighaus), Integrative and Functional Medicine Health Coach, and I’ll teach you how to recover from the many manifestations of chronic stress and burnout. Download a free guide to find out if you’re just stressed…or seriously burnt out at: ShesGotPower.com/free

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