Why it's so important to recalibrate and heal your relationship with yourself with Katie McDonald

If you’ve ever felt the pressure to succeed in the corporate world, as a parent, and struggle with self-neglect then this episode is for you. Katie McDonald, the founder of b.nourished, found early success as a high-performance corporate executive, followed by the intense responsibilities of motherhood, chronic self-neglect led Katie to the depths of overwhelm, depression, and illness. 

Viewing self-care as a key to success rather than an obstacle, Katie has curated the proven practices of b.nourished through decades of self-study, speaking, and concierge coaching engagements. Katie and b.nourished are a testament to how, with intentionality and mindfulness, peace-of-mind and productivity can actually go hand in hand. Featured in Huffington Post, Dwell, and more, Katie includes Brown University Center for Entrepreneurship, Eileen Fisher, Facebook among many others as her clients.


We talk about…

[2:16] Katie's story - Productivity vs. Self-care

[6:12] How having over a cup of tea alone will help repair your relationship with yourself

[9:49] Giving yourself permission to slow down and to make time to practice self-care

[13:21] How to create space in our mind finding habits in feeling overwhelmed

[17:08] Why we are suffering from too-muchness

[22:47] Comparing ourselves to our previous selves instead of others

[24:58] Eliminate guilt for nourishing ourselves

[29:37] The truth about loving ourselves

[32:48] Replacing judgment with curiosity in yourself

[35:18] Reactivity is an indulgent habit

[36:57] Katie's book recommendations


QUOTES

“Parent yourself through the overwhelm and say it’s okay, I’ve got this and I’m going to choose what requires and demands my attention, what I give my attention to…” - Katie

“Choose consistency over perfection.” - Katie

“We are human beings and this body needs maintenance.” - Katie


THIS WEEK’S INTENTION

I love myself fully and allow that love to expand to everyone around me.


WRITING PROMPT

How might I be neglecting my mental and physical wellbeing? What ways can I nourish myself this week?


RESOURCES AND LINKS:

The Gap and The Gain* by Dan Sullivan

Deep Work* by Cal Newport

Learn more about Katie’s work at bnourished.com


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