Overcoming Overwhelm

The feeling of overwhelm can be crippling. Even when we want to take better care of ourselves, self-care can become that item on the to-do list that we never get to. On today's episode, we talk about the stories we tell ourselves about who we are identity evolution and agency  self-care as a gradual process    Dr. Samantha Brody is a licensed naturopathic physician and acupuncturist in Portland Oregon. She also runs a virtual arm of her business doing coaching and consulting with clients across the globe. Dr Samantha writes for a variety of publications and has been quoted in media outlets including the Los Angeles Times, Wall Street Journal, HuffPost, and Shape. She is the author of Overcoming Overwhelm: Dismantle Your Stress from the Inside Out (Sounds True, January 2019).   Find Dr. Samantha Brody on https://drsamantha.com/ or on social media @drsamanthand. And if you're in Portland, Oregon, meet her in person at Powells'S City of Books for her book signing on 1/18/19 at 7:30pm. Resources from the Show: Values Exercise from Overcoming Overwhelm Sample Chapter from Overcoming Overwhelm   Work with Brodie: http://brodiewelch.com/level-up   Get Our Self-Care Manifesto You have the right to take care of yourself, even before all the work is done and everyone else's needs are met. When you take care of yourself first, everyone around you will benefit and will let you get more done in less time. If you need a reminder, visit https://brodiewelch.comand your free Right to Take Care of Yourself Manifesto. Print it out and hang it on your wall or fridge to remind you that taking care of yourself is not selfish; it's essential.   Satisfy Your Healthy Curiosity Like what you heard? Subscribe for free and new episodes will find you every week, and don't forget to share this episode with your people on social media. Wanna show some love? It's easy!—just take a moment to leave a rating and/or a review in iTunes, as it helps other people find the show. I so appreciate every listener, rating, and review!