Boss Babe Reset: Self-Care Hacks for High Achievers to Ditch Hustle Culture, Reduce Burnout & Feel Balanced

Dear Boss Babe...if you’ve been running on caffeine, grit, and “I’ll rest when things slow down,” this episode is your sign to STOP. Hustle culture has tricked too many high achievers into believing burnout is normal — but today, we’re rewriting that story. In this pep-talk episode, I’m getting real about what happens when your margin disappears… and how choosing even one small margin decision can shift your entire life. If you’ve been feeling stretched, snappy, overwhelmed, resentful, or just tired-tired, this one is for you. Why hustle culture convinces high achievers to live with no margin The signs of emotional and mental burnout you can’t ignore The tiny, everyday ways you leak your energy What “margin decisions” are and how to start making them today How to rebuild space in your time, your money, and your emotional energy Why protecting your peace is not selfish — it’s self-care ✨ Come connect with me on Instagram: ⁠@theerickanicole⁠ / ⁠@bossbabereset ⁠  ✨ Podcast produced by: ⁠Your Girl Media⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed even on the days you’re “technically on top of things,” this episode is for you. Hustle culture has taught high achievers like us to fill every inch of our calendars, stretch ourselves thin, and call it normal. But overwhelm isn’t a personality trait — it’s a sign you have zero margin left. Today, we’re talking about the real self-care that keeps you from burning out… not the bubble bath version, but the kind that protects your time, your money, and your emotional bandwidth. In this episode, I’m breaking down the hidden power of margin — the breathing room every ambitious woman secretly craves but rarely prioritizes. If you're tired of operating on fumes, this conversation is going to change how you move. We dive into today: Why back-to-back days are a burnout trap How high achievers confuse “busy” with “productive” The 30-minute buffer that changed my entire life How building in breathing room helps you make decisions from power, not panic Why income is only HALF the equation The reason so many high achievers make more money but feel more stress The “protect the gap at all costs” framework A simple self-care hack: automate your margin and make it untouchable How emotional overload sneaks up on driven women Why people-pleasing drains bandwidth you don’t even realize you’re losing Setting boundaries without guilt (and why some people won’t like it… and that’s fine) Why white space in your week is maintenance, not laziness ✨ Come connect with me on Instagram: ⁠@theerickanicole⁠ / ⁠@bossbabereset ⁠  ✨ Podcast produced by: ⁠Your Girl Media⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dear Boss Babe... if you are thinking I should be further along by now… This episode is your reminder that hustling yourself into the ground is not the path — intention is. If you’ve been battling burnout, second-guessing your pace, or comparing your journey to someone who isn’t living your reality… this one’s for you. In today’s pep talk, I’m pulling back the curtain on what it really looks like to build a dream while holding down a 9–5 — the identity shifts, the emotional weight, and the discipline it takes to grow without slipping into hustle culture or burning yourself out. You’ll walk away feeling grounded, re-centered, and reminded of what your spirit already knows: You are not behind. You are building with intention, not urgency. Why your pace does not determine your potential How high achievers accidentally slip into burnout loops Using your 9–5 as leverage instead of letting it drain you The difference between building with pressure vs purpose The self-care habits that keep you steady through the climb The mindset reframe that every multi-hyphenate founder needs ✨ If you loved this pep talk, go listen to the full episode (#128) where I break down the actual structure, boundaries, and energy management skills that help you grow both sides of your life without crumbling under the pressure. ✨ Come connect with me on Instagram: @theerickanicole / @bossbabereset ✨ Podcast produced by: Your Girl Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever feel like you’re living two lives — the reliable 9–5 woman and the ambitious founder quietly building her empire before and after work? In today’s episode, I am breaking down what it really looks like to be a female founder working a 9–5 while managing energy, structure, and mindset—without burning out or feeding toxic hustle culture. A realistic “day in the life” of juggling a job + a business Why energy zoning beats time management every time The self-care habits that keep high achievers grounded The identity shift from employee → CEO (yes, even if you still have a boss) Today we are sponsored by HUEL: On those packed mornings when breakfast feels optional, I reach for Huel Black Edition RTD—a complete meal with 35g protein, 27 vitamins + minerals, and zero added sugar. I am also loving the Daily Greens RTD (blueberry!) for effortless nutrition on the go. Try Huel with 15% off for new customers using code BOSSBABE at huel.com/bossbabe. This podcast was produced by Your Girl Media: @yourgirlmedia key points: hustle culture, female founder, high achiever, self care, women entrepreneurs, balancing a 9–5 and a business If this episode hit home, leave a 5-star review and share it with another boss babe balancing a career and a calling. Follow me @theerickanicole / @bossbaberest for updates! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dear Boss Babe.. If you’ve been carrying everyone else’s world on your back while quietly ignoring your own needs… baby, this episode is your wake-up call. This is your reminder that being a high achiever does not mean running yourself into burnout, abandoning your boundaries, or shrinking your needs to keep the peace. This is your moment to breathe, reset, and learn how to finally break free from people pleasing. In today’s pep talk, I’m sitting down with the woman who says yes even when she’s exhausted… the woman who holds space for everyone but herself… the woman who has mistaken “being strong” for “never stopping.” Inside this bite-sized but powerful episode, we unpack: Why high achievers slip so easily into people pleasing mode The hidden fears that make you say yes when your body is screaming no How people pleasing slowly leads to emotional burnout The truth about abandoning yourself in the name of “being dependable” The simple, repeatable steps to start honoring your boundaries today How to choose self-care without guilt, shame, or second-guessing What it looks like to become the version of you who actually includes yourself in your own life This isn’t just motivation — it’s a reset button. A reminder that your peace, your energy, and your capacity matter just as much as anyone else’s. ✨ Not every request deserves your yes. ✨ Being reliable should not cost you your well-being. ✨ The discomfort of saying no is not guilt — it’s growth. ✨ You are allowed to evolve out of who you were trained to be. ✨ Every boundary you hold is a step toward the woman you’re becoming. You need to hear this week’s full episode, where we go even deeper into the psychology of people pleasing, how it drains your purpose, and the roadmap to reclaiming your voice, your calendar, and your energy. Come hang with me for daily pep talks, boundary reminders, and high-achiever healing: @theerickaniccole / @bossbabereset This podcast is produced by: @yourgirlmedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices