The Work-Life Trap: Why Balance is a Myth & How Women Can Break Free

from Soma Says · host Soma Mandal, MD

Subscribe to the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@SomaMandalsays/videos In this episode of Soma Says, Dr. Soma is joined by Amalya Tagakchyan, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of Untangled Path Therapy in Los Angeles. With over a decade of experience, Amalya specializes in helping adults and couples navigate mental health challenges, including anxiety, relationship struggles, perinatal mental health, self-esteem, and burnout. The conversation dives into work-life balance, societal pressures, the impact of social media, and the importance of self-care and self-compassion. Amalya also shares practical strategies for managing stress and highlights why recognizing emotional burnout is key to long-term well-being. Plus, we explore the role of employers in fostering mental wellness and creating a more compassionate and flexible work environment. Timestamps: 🎙️ 00:00 – Introduction to Today's Episode 🎙️ 00:57 – Meet Amalya Tagakchyan 🎙️ 03:27 – The Concept of Work-Life Balance 🎙️ 07:09 – Redefining Self-Worth and Expectations 🎙️ 10:22 – The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health 🎙️ 21:47 – Coping Mechanisms for Working Mothers 🎙️ 33:24 – Employer's Role in Supporting Mental Health 🎙️ 41:43 – Recognizing and Addressing Burnout 🎙️ 49:33 – Conclusion and Final Thoughts You can find more about Amalya Tagakchyan, LCSW at https://untangledpaththerapy.com/ Connect with Amalya Tagakchyan, LCSW on IG: https://www.instagram.com/amalya_talks_therapy/?hl=en Connect with Dr. Soma Mandal, MD at https://www.somamandalmd.com/ Connect with Dr. Soma Mandal, MD on IG at https://www.instagram.com/drsomamandalmd/?hl=en #SomaSays #MentalHealthMatters #BurnoutRecovery #SelfCare #WorkLifeBalance #Therapy #WomenInWellness

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Subscribe to the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@SomaMandalsays/videos In this episode of Soma Says, Dr. Soma is joined by Amalya Tagakchyan, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of Untangled Path Therapy in Los Angeles. With over a decade of experience, Amalya specializes in helping adults and couples navigate mental health challenges, including anxiety, relationship struggles, perinatal mental health, self-esteem, and burnout. The conversation dives into work-life balance, societal pressures, the impact of social media, and the importance of self-care and self-compassion. Amalya also shares practical strategies for managing stress and highlights why recognizing emotional burnout is key to long-term well-being. Plus, we explore the role of employers in fostering mental wellness and creating a more compassionate and flexible work environment. Timestamps:🎙️ 00:00 – Introduction to Today's Episode🎙️ 00:57 – Meet Amalya Tagakchyan🎙️ 03:27 – The Concept of Work-Life Balance🎙️ 07:09 – Redefining Self-Worth and Expectations🎙️ 10:22 – The Impact of Social Media on Mental Health🎙️ 21:47 – Coping Mechanisms for Working Mothers🎙️ 33:24 – Employer's Role in Supporting Mental Health🎙️ 41:43 – Recognizing and Addressing Burnout🎙️ 49:33 – Conclusion and Final Thoughts You can find more about Amalya Tagakchyan, LCSW at https://untangledpaththerapy.com/ Connect with Amalya Tagakchyan, LCSW on IG: https://www.instagram.com/amalya_talks_therapy/?hl=en Connect with Dr. Soma Mandal, MD at https://www.somamandalmd.com/ Connect with Dr. Soma Mandal, MD on IG at https://www.instagram.com/drsomamandalmd/?hl=en #SomaSays #MentalHealthMatters #BurnoutRecovery #SelfCare #WorkLifeBalance #Therapy #WomenInWellness

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