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Dr. Rachel Goldman discusses sustainable changes for managing stress and improving mindset and body image.

Moms, the hamster wheel of stress and burnout doesn’t have to be inevitable. Let’s change it together! No hacks today. Clinical psychologist and author Dr. Rachel Goldman walks us through small, sustainable changes for feeling stronger and getting unstuck. Drawing from her new book When Life Happens, Dr. Rachel preaches mindset shifts, small daily actions, and self-compassion to handle life’s changes and unexpected twists: * why “one teeny tiny tweak” can be more powerful than a full life overhaul * how to shift from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset * tools to recognize and stop negative thought spirals (aka “unhelpful thoughts”) * the difference between body positivity, body acceptance, and body neutrality and why it matters * simple ways to build micro-moments of stress relief into your daily routine (even in under a minute!) Tune in for a compassionate, actionable conversation that reminds us change is on the other side of small intentions. You can learn more about Dr. Rachel @drrachelnyc or on her website drrachelnyc.com Find us at www.thelocalmomsnetwork.com IG: @thelocalmomsnetwork Email: demetra@thelocalmomsnetwork.com Podcast facilities provided by Stamford Studios…

People in this episode

Host: Local Moms Network

Guest: Dr. Rachel Goldman

Topics covered

• stress management
• mindset
• body image
• self-compassion
• mental health

Keywords

• stress relief
• growth mindset
• body positivity
• self-care
• mental wellness

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: When Life Happens

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