Put Your Own Oxygen Mask on First! Why self-care isn't Selfish, Its Strategic!

Episode 11: Put Your Own Oxygen Mask On First - Why self care isn't Selfish -- Its Strategic!

In this empowering episode of High Heels, Higher Standards, Ashley and Heidi unpack one of the most important lessons ambitious women need to hear: self-care isn’t selfish—it’s strategic. Just like the flight attendants say, you have to put your own oxygen mask on first.

Too often, women are praised for over-giving, overcommitting, and putting themselves last—at work, at home, and in relationships. But running on empty doesn’t make you a better leader, partner, or mother—it makes you burnt out, resentful, and less effective.

Join us as we break down:
✨ Why prioritizing your mental, emotional, and physical well-being is the ultimate leadership move
✨ How to recognize guilt as a sign you’re breaking unhealthy patterns (not doing something wrong)
✨ Practical strategies to protect your energy—non-negotiables, boundaries, delegation, and mindset shifts
✨ The ripple effect: how modeling self-care transforms teams, relationships, and families

If you’ve ever felt guilty for saying “no,” struggled with burnout, or wondered how to balance high standards with self-preservation, this conversation will remind you: the most loving thing you can do is breathe first.

🎙️ Tune in, take notes, and share this episode with a woman who needs the reminder that she matters too.

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