What if the reason you feel so depleted isn’t that you’re not trying hard enough… but that you’re carrying too much?
In episode 153 of Medium Lady Talks, Erin explores the radical question: What can you put down, for now? As we close out the Summer of Real Rest series and transition toward fall, Erin guides you through a playful self-assessment quiz to help you identify the weight you’ve been carrying — and what you can finally release.
✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:
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Why so many women admit to spending 0% of their day on self-care (Her Index survey)
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How grind culture convinces us that fatigue = worthiness
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Why decision fatigue can feel more comfortable than choosing to rest
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The four biggest energy drains: productivity as morality, over-functioning in relationships, white-knuckle mental control, and perfectionism
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A fun 3-question quiz to help you discover what you can put down this season
💬 Quotes from the episode:
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“Something has to give for you to get that time for yourself. The problem we’re coming from is a zero percent rest rate.”
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“You don’t have to burn it all down — but you can’t keep carrying everything.”
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“Rest is not quitting. It’s about choosing the margin of space you need to be you.”
This episode is a gentle but firm reminder: rest doesn’t come from doing more. It comes from doing less — and choosing what to put down.
This episode is part of our “Summer of Real Rest” series—time to call ourselves in to a true commitment to the soft work of feeling better one step at a time.
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Other Related Episodes (for your enjoyment):
- Ep 144: Sacred Rest & Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith
- Ep 145: Are You Proud of Being Tired?
- Ep 146: When My Eye Stops Twitching
- Ep 147: The Toxic To-Do List
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