50 - What Your Children Absorb From Your Overwhelm (and why self-care isn’t selfish)

Overwhelm doesn’t stay contained - it ripples outward.In this episode of Pepp Talks, Sue shares a powerful real-life story that reveals how stress, pressure, and emotional load are unconsciously mirrored by the people closest to us - especially our children.You’ll hear why self-care isn’t indulgent, what science says about emotional contagion and nervous system co-regulation, and how small shifts in how you care for yourself can quietly change the emotional tone of your whole home.A gentle, compassionate reminder that looking after yourself isn’t selfish - it’s foundational.Join me for FREE, live Clarity and Calm Journaling Circles (online every Tuesday at 8pm UK time) - click here to get your ticketClick HERE to book a no-obligation chat with meBook a FREE Action Filter call with me (limited availability):Click here for more info and to book your callJoin my mailing list to get podcast episodes straight to your inbox each week - click here to sign upEmail me at [email protected] with me:On Instagram https://instagram.com/suerichards.coachingOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suerichardscoachingWatch on YouTube here (only available for episodes 49 onwards)