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EPISODE · Jun 18, 2025 · 18 MIN

Episode 7: Why You Are Burned Out It’s Not the To Do List, It’s the Expectations

from Love Your Life and Yourself Podcast · host Dr. Ashley Rath

In this episode, Ashley shares an eye-opening story about a recent event gone wrong and the lesson she learned about managing stress and anxiety. 🌿 Through a personal anecdote, she illustrates how our expectations—rather than external factors like our to-do lists—often cause feelings of overwhelm, guilt, and resentment. 😰 Learn how to change your mindset from unmet expectations to appreciation, and discover the impact it can have on your overall wellbeing. 🧘‍♀️ Dr. Wrath also discusses practical tips for managing everyday expectations and emphasizes the importance of flexibility and adaptability in reducing stress. 🌈 Don't miss this insightful episode! 😊01:19 A Story of Unexpected Chaos06:00 The Real Root of Our Stress07:10 Changing Expectations to Appreciation09:09 Daily Expectations and Overwhelm13:19 The Science Behind Stress Response15:18 Finding Joy in the Unexpected17:43 Conclusion and Challenge📲 Find Ashley Online → [www.drashleyrath.com]🎯 Let’s Connect: [Linktree]📲 Follow Ashley on Instagram for daily insights → [@drashleyrath]📚 Get Ashley's Book here: [⁠⁠Love Your Life and Yourself⁠⁠]

In this episode, Ashley shares an eye-opening story about a recent event gone wrong and the lesson she learned about managing stress and anxiety. 🌿 Through a personal anecdote, she illustrates how our expectations—rather than external factors like our to-do lists—often cause feelings of overwhelm, guilt, and resentment. 😰 Learn how to change your mindset from unmet expectations to appreciation, and discover the impact it can have on your overall wellbeing. 🧘‍♀️ Dr. Wrath also discusses practical tips for managing everyday expectations and emphasizes the importance of flexibility and adaptability in reducing stress. 🌈 Don't miss this insightful episode! 😊01:19 A Story of Unexpected Chaos06:00 The Real Root of Our Stress07:10 Changing Expectations to Appreciation09:09 Daily Expectations and Overwhelm13:19 The Science Behind Stress Response15:18 Finding Joy in the Unexpected17:43 Conclusion and Challenge📲 Find Ashley Online → [www.drashleyrath.com]🎯 Let’s Connect: [Linktree]📲 Follow Ashley on Instagram for daily insights → [@drashleyrath]📚 Get Ashley's Book here: [⁠⁠Love Your Life and Yourself⁠⁠]

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