What if the very thing that makes you effective is also what’s depleting you?
In Episode 2 of the Embodied Change Podcast, I’m joined by
Dr. Bloodine Barthelus and Dr.
Ally Skoog-Hoffman, PhD as we dig deeper into self-compassion — especially for leaders, educators, parents, and caregivers who are constantly pouring into others.
We explore:
✨ Why so many service-oriented professionals tie their worth to productivity
✨ The quiet “martyr” narrative that keeps us overextended
✨ Why saying no can feel threatening — even when it’s necessary
✨ How fear of being “soft” or “selfish” keeps us stuck
One powerful question we discuss: What if self-compassion isn’t weakness…but maintenance?
Question the inherited narratives. Define what “selfish” or “soft” really mean. Trust that rest and grace can coexist with excellence. Self-compassion doesn’t dilute effectiveness. It sustains it.
What is Embodied Change Podcast?
Change isn’t just an idea. It’s an embodied practice. It’s something we live and breathe. Each episode of the Embodied Change Podcast explores how tuning in to the body can transform the way we move through the world. Through conversations with mind–body experts, psychEd discussions, personal stories, and practical somatic techniques, we’ll uncover what it takes to create change that begins from within — change that’s grounded, sustainable, and deeply human.