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Episode 16 – The Hidden Cost of Stress

Rewriting the Rules for Ease and Flow

Hey Gorgeous,

It’s Friday afternoon and after an unexpected week of curveballs and life unfurling in her delightful manner, I finally have a moment to share a conversation with you.

This week’s podcast episode is an unfiltered reflection revealing how even the most intentional lives can be disrupted by outdated beliefs, inherited rules, and self-imposed stress. Yes, it appears I’m still having my human experience.

Far from the typical conversation around burnout, let’s explore the hidden motivations behind our stress responses and why high-functioning individuals often wear overwhelm as a badge of honour (ouch).

Key insights include:

  • Stress as a Construct: Understanding how stress is a story we’ve unconsciously agreed to, and how to start rewriting it.

  • The Identity Behind the Overwhelm: Why we sometimes seek validation through exhaustion, and how to shift into identities that prioritize flow, ease, and alignment.

  • The Myth of “Hard Work = Worthiness”: Challenging cultural and internalized narratives that tie productivity to self-worth.

  • Creating Your Own Rules: How to build a life and business that honors your natural rhythms, creativity, and joy without guilt or apology.

Whether you’re a seasoned business leader or a full-time mom, this episode is an invitation to examine how stress is serving (or sabotaging) your masterpiece, and how to move beyond it.

With love and reverence,

Elle xx


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