About this episode

Rosamaria Mancini shares her journey from burnout to balance, emphasizing the importance of self-care and setting boundaries.

Become a Paid Subscriber ($5.55/mo or $50/yr) and help us continue creating conversations, resources, and community that remind women they are valuable because of who they are, not what they do. - ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ https://substack.com/@thefeelpodcast⁠⁠ What happens when perfectionism, people-pleasing, and the pressure to always be productive leave you exhausted? In this inspiring episode of The FEEL Podcast , Rosamaria Mancini shares her journey from burnout to balance, revealing how setting healthy boundaries, embracing sustainable self-care, and practicing self-compassion transformed her mental and emotional well-being. While pursuing her PhD, Rosamaria experienced firsthand how chronic stress, perfectionism, and the constant drive to achieve impacted both her physical health and emotional wellness. Like many high achievers, she struggled with slowing down and prioritizing herself. Through self-awareness and intentional lifestyle changes, she discovered that true healing isn't about doing more; it's about creating habits that support your mind, body, and soul. Together, we explore how burnout develops, why people-pleasing often leads to emotional exhaustion, and how listening to…

People in this episode

Host: Melissa Crook

Guest: Rosamaria Mancini

Topics covered

• perfectionism
• self-care
• burnout
• boundaries
• self-compassion

Keywords

• burnout
• self-care
• perfectionism
• mental wellness
• emotional health

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