Making Room by Gather When Doing it All is Undoing You w/ Alyssa Joy Bethke
Exhaustion is an all-too-familiar enemy, wearing us down mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Alyssa discusses how prioritizing what truly matters can transform your life from her book "Doing it All is Undoing You,". Explore the impact of neglect, striving, and disheartenment on our well-being, and find out how honesty with ourselves and with God can lead to healing.
Alyssa underscores the organic ways to seek mentorship and build authentic connections—think casual coffee chats or leisurely walks instead of formal approaches. Listen for practical insights on distinguishing between control and influence, and discover tools to help children articulate their emotions. This episode is packed with invaluable advice on setting personal boundaries and alleviating the pressure to control every aspect of life, providing a roadmap to more balanced living.
To cap off the episode, we sprinkle in some heartwarming recommendations—from inspiring books to seasonal favorites like trader joes pumpkin spice cold brew. Join us for an episode that promises both deep reflection and relatable laughs with two new peloton loving friends.
*We unfortunately had some connection trouble that caused a few breaks in the conversation, but listen all the way through, you won't regret it!*
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