About this episode

Penny Fitzgerald shares her personal experience with feeling overwhelmed and the importance of acknowledging one's struggles.

What happens when the woman who’s always encouraging everyone else suddenly feels overwhelmed herself? In this vulnerable solo episode, Penny opens up about feeling foggy, stretched thin, and unexpectedly emotional after running out of pre-recorded guest episodes and realizing: “Oh… this week it’s just me.” But what unfolds is a powerful reminder that overwhelm does not mean you’re failing. It often means you’ve been carrying too much for too long. This conversation is for the women who are: ...

People in this episode

Host: Penny Fitzgerald

Topics covered

• overwhelm
• self-care
• vulnerability
• mental health
• women's issues

Keywords

• overwhelm
• emotional
• self-reflection
• support
• women

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