"We Finally Got It Out of the Group Chat": This One's For the Ladies Who Keep Talking About the Trip and Never Booking It
About this episode
Michelle reflects on the emotional transition after a girls' trip to Montreal and emphasizes the importance of self-care and female friendships.
Welcome to another episode of Beyond the Bombshell. In this episode, Michelle reflects on the emotional transition of returning to her daily routine after a refreshing girls' trip to Montreal . She describes the struggle of maintaining a " vacation high " while navigating the professional and personal pressures of running a business with her husband. She also emphasizes the importance of intentional self-care , such as morning walks and making choices that spark joy, to prevent feeling deflated by adult responsibilities. Throughout the episode, she highlights the value of female friendships and the shared experiences of "oldest daughter syndrome" among her peers. Ultimately, she encourages her listeners to reclaim their authentic selves and prioritize time away from work and family to recharge. 00:00 Welcome to the Show 00:30 Recording on the Road 01:08 Vacation High Crash 03:47 Recreating Vacation Energy 06:08 Back on the High 07:53 Friends and Busy Seasons 09:53 Trip Out of the Group Chat 11:52 Montreal Highlights and Vibes 13:53 Permission to Just Go 14:49 No Guilt and Feeling Alive 17:26 Solo Mornings and 5:51 18:09 Deep Talks and Oldest Child 20:13 Wrap Up and Next Trip…
People in this episode
Host: Michelle Stokes
Topics covered
- self-care
- female friendships
- work-life balance
- personal growth
- travel
Keywords
- vacation high
- intentional self-care
- oldest daughter syndrome
- female empowerment
- recharge
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Montreal
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