From an Empty Cup

From an Empty Cup

From Conversations with Toi by LaToi Storr

March 6, 2026 · 41 min · Season 14 · Episode 5

About this episode

In this episode, LaToi Storr discusses the importance of self-care and recognizing burnout while providing practical advice for replenishing oneself.

In this episode of Conversations With Toi, I'm talking about what it really means to pour from an empty cup — not the cute Instagram version, but the real-life, real-time signs that you’re running on fumes while still trying to show up for everyone else. We’ll break down how to recognize when your cup is drying out, the subtle ways burnout disguises itself as “being strong,” and the emotional toll of constantly giving without replenishing. I’m also sharing practical, grounded ways to pour back into your own cup — not the generic “take a bubble bath” advice, but the internal work, the boundaries, the rest, and the self-honesty required to refill yourself in sustainable ways. You’ll hear real examples from my own life, because if you’ve been here long enough, you know my life stays being the catalyst for these conversations. We’re also getting into what I’m still learning: how to express how I feel without being petty, how to honor my emotions after going no contact with people who drained me, and how to navigate the messy middle between protecting your peace and communicating your truth. Growth isn’t linear, and I’m sharing the lessons as I live them. If you’re tired of pretending…

People in this episode

Host: LaToi Storr

Topics covered

  • self-care
  • burnout
  • emotional health
  • boundaries
  • personal growth

Keywords

  • pour from an empty cup
  • burnout signs
  • self-honesty
  • emotional toll
  • personal boundaries
  • mental health
  • self-improvement

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