Overcoming Overwhelm to Master Work-Life Balance Through Improved Intimacy with Katherine Smailis

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we delve into the intersection of work, relationships, and personal well-being with intimacy therapist Katherine Smailas. The conversation explores how high-achieving entrepreneurs can optimize their work and personal lives by nurturing relationships and mastering work-life balance. Discussing the science of the nervous system's role in relationships, tips on avoiding projection of work stress onto partners, and the significance of building strong interpersonal skills. Discover how intimacy and business success are intertwined, with details on practices such as Tantra and Taoist principles to boost energy and creativity. Hang out with Katherine on IGLearn More About the Couples Retreat in Costa Rica Find Us OnlineThe Her First Collective: A community of female online business owners, coaches, and creators to grow both personally and professionally.  Join here: www.facebook.com/groups/herfirstcollective/ As a founding member of this community, you'll have an opportunity to get support and feedback from Joanna and me as well as access our podcast guests. Each week, we'll post our latest episode and we encourage you to add your thoughts and questions. We also invite you to join our weekly coaching sessions during which you can get the support you need to answer those pressing business challenges. Hang with Us on Social: @themichellepualani | @joanna_atwork Support the Show: If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend. Your support helps us continue creating valuable content! Work with Michelle: https://michellepualani.com/work-with-meWork with Joanna: Reach out to  [email protected] Time Stamps:00:00 Unlocking Work-Life Balance: A Deep Dive with Intimacy Therapist Katherine Smilas01:14 The Science of Relationships and Work: Understanding the Nervous System01:30 Entrepreneurial Stress and Its Impact on Relationships02:06 Katherine's Journey: From Western Medicine to Holistic Healing02:19 Navigating Emotional Intelligence and Nervous System Training02:40 The Interplay of Work, Relationships, and Personal Well-being05:04 Visualizing the Nervous System's Response to Stress14:26 The Ripple Effect of Our Emotional States on Relationships and Business20:13 FindingSubscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@clickteasepodcast📱 Social: @themichellepualani | @joanna_atwork📩 Michelle: [email protected]🌐 Joanna: millennialmktr.com📅 10-Day Course Creation Challenge (Joanna) 💻 Build a Successful Online Business Using Kajabi 🎙️ Get Descript for Podcasting ✅ Try Out Monday.com