Struggling to find work-life balance during or after cancer treatment? Learn how to escape the Superwoman Schema, beat burnout, and finally prioritize joy.
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Have you ever felt like you're constantly dropping balls in the endless juggling act of being a working professional and a parent? In this episode, we get real about the myth of work-life balance, sharing their deeply personal experiences of navigating demanding careers during and after cancer treatment. Tune in to gain a refreshing, honest perspective on setting boundaries, managing burnout, and giving yourself permission to step back when life throws its hardest curveballs.
The conversation dives into the complex realities of cancer survivorship and returning to the workforce, from battling post-treatment brain fog to overcoming the intense pressure of feeling left behind by peers. Together, we unpack the "Superwoman Schema" - a psychological framework that heavily pressures women of color to flawlessly execute their professional and familial roles - and debate the hidden costs of constantly choosing resilience over rest. We explore practical, habit-building strategies to calm morning anxiety before you even touch your inbox. However, the ultimate breakthrough hinges on a thought-provoking five-million-dollar question that will completely redefine how you prioritize your own personal joy.
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Stage Hope was created out of a shared experience of two friends walking similar paths at non adjacent moments of their lives. The thing in common, a cancer diagnosis; though challenging, out of it would come a mutual shared desire to cultivate space for storytelling, speaking through hard moments and highlighting the key element that drives many of us to aspire to better things, hope.
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