Can high-achieving women really have it all—or are we burning out trying to prove we can?
In this episode of Superwoman Diaries, Jessica Colarco interviews Sarah Bolor, a licensed clinical social worker and founder of Say It Mental Health. Sarah specializes in helping high achieving women overcome burnout, perfectionism, and people pleasing. The conversation explores Sarah's journey into social work, her experiences with grief, and the challenges faced by high achieving women in balancing personal and professional lives. They discuss strategies for self-care, the importance of setting boundaries, and the impact of societal expectations on women's mental health. Sarah shares her insights on navigating motherhood while maintaining a career and emphasizes the need for self-compassion and positive self-talk.
Inside This Conversation:
- Sarah Bolor helps high achieving women break free from burnout.
- The importance of setting boundaries for mental health.
- Grief can be supported through community and professional help.
- High achieving women often struggle with perfectionism and people pleasing.
- Self-worth is often tied to achievements for high achieving women.
- Finding balance is more about aligning values than achieving equality.
- Daily self-talk can significantly impact mental health.
- It's okay to prioritize personal time and self-care.
- Women are often expected to manage the mental load at home.
- Professional development can coexist with personal enjoyment in reading.
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What Sarah is reading: The Signs by Dr. Tara Swart.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Sarah Ballour and Her Mission 03:29 Sarah's Journey into Social Work 06:18 Transitioning to Private Practice 09:11 Experiences Shaping Perspectives in Social Work 11:57 Navigating Parenthood and Professional Life 15:02 Grief and Its Impact on Personal and Professional Life 17:43 The High Achieving Woman: Challenges and Dynamics 20:23 Strategies for Overcoming Overwhelm 23:30 Daily Routines and Self-Care Practices 24:31 The Addictive Nature of Tennis 26:39 Finding Personal Time Through Sports 29:51 The Burden of Being a 'Good Girl' 31:32 Raising Responsible Children 32:46 The Importance of Self-Talk 34:21 Balancing Professional Development and Leisure Reading 37:52 The Impact of TV Series on Emotional Well-being 41:25 Connecting with Sarah Bolor, LCSW
mental health, high achieving women, burnout, perfectionism, social work, grief, self-care, boundaries, parenting, therapy
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