185. Motherhood, Burnout, and Hustle Culture: Unlearning the Need to Push Through with Dr. Rebecca Hubbard

What if the very thing that's helped you succeed in life - pushing harder, doing more, and powering through - was also the thing quietly leading you toward burnout?   In this episode, Whitney is joined by Dr. Rebecca Hubbard, a clinical psychologist, TEDx speaker, and award-winning yoga instructor who also happens to be a recovering perfectionist. Together, they talk about how so many of us inherit beliefs around overworking and overriding our needs, and why those patterns often resurface even more intensely after becoming a parent.   Dr. Hubbard breaks down why perfectionism and high achievement can quietly fuel burnout, how to recognize when your "push through" mode is no longer serving you, and what it actually looks like to build in rest, nervous system regulation, and self-awareness in small, realistic ways. They also talk about guilt and why it shows up when you slow down, and how to start questioning what it's really asking of you. She shares practical, doable shifts you can use in the middle of a busy day, especially in those transition moments where stress tends to build.   Press play on this episode if you're ready to rethink what productivity, rest, and success actually look like.   Here's what you can look forward to in this episode: How the athlete mindset and "push through" conditioning can follow us into adulthood Why perfectionism is a major vulnerability for burnout The difference between self-care as productivity vs. rest as a human need How motherhood can amplify hidden patterns around overworking and control The role of guilt in rest, and how to interrogate what it's asking you to do Simple nervous system practices using daily transitions (not adding more to your to-do list) Reframing success as how you move through life, not just what you achieve   Reflection Question to Ponder:  What is my guilt asking me to do? And is that ask in service of my humanity?   Learn more about 1:1 coaching with Whitney - book a 15-minute Spark Session   Connect with Whitney: Instagram l Website l 5 Days to Less Stress, More Satisfaction l Tend to Your Soul Toolkit l 10 Soulful Journaling Prompts | Electric Ideas Podcast   Connect with Dr. Hubbard: Instagram | Website | Tedx talk on burnout | Productivity Pattern Quiz