6. Balancing family, motherhood and aspirations, while avoiding burn out

In this episode I'm joined by Allison Lee, an Asian American mental health therapist and coach.  We discussed the challenges of meeting expectations of our parents, our children, and ourselves. There is significant pressure that comes from being "sandwiched" between caring for aging parents or grandparents, and young children. Throw in family obligations and cultural expectations, and there's a real recipe for burnout.  So what do we do?!  Allison shared her Repay Cycle with me, a tool all mamas can benefit from when it comes to balancing family obligations while raising children.  At the end of the episode Allison reveals the three things she does to manage her family, motherhood, and her career.  A friendly reminder: Everything you hear in this episode is meant to inform and should not be considered as therapy. If you need professional support, please contact Allison directly. In this episode, we cover:  The difficulties of prioritizing family needs versus personal and professional growth. Practical strategies for balancing cultural and familial obligations, while staying true to ourselves.  What is the sandwich generation and the unique challenges we face? How to apply The Repay Cycle tool in our lives to prevent burnout, and sustain complex relationships in a way that works for us too. The three things all mamas can do to help manage your time, energy, and relationships more effectively. Connect with Allison: View her Mental Health Therapy website View her Coaching website: Unshaken Gens™ Follow on Instagram Follow on Facebook Connect with Christine: Follow on Instagram Check out my website Be sure to subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode!