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

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What if there was a way to thrive professionally without burning out? Imagine a world where you don’t have to choose between career success and your own well-being.  Boss Babe Reset is for high-achieving women in corporate, entrepreneurs, and professionals who are tired of hustle culture and ready to redefine success through sustainable self-care. It's time to build a career you love without sacrificing your health. In this podcast, you’ll discover: Proven self-care strategies that fit into even the busiest schedules. Actionable productivity hacks that boost results without overworking. Tips for managing stress and maintaining wellness while pursuing big goals. I’m Ericka Nicole, a current corporate warrior who’s not only navigating a demanding career but also building my own skincare brand, SILKENN. I know firsthand the pressure of balancing big goals with the need for self-care. After realizing that success at the expense of my health wasn’t real success, I committed to integrating self-care into my life. Now, I’m here to help other ambitious women like you reach your goals without burning out. Tune in every Monday for empowering episodes packed with practical tips to help you balance your drive with self-care, feel fulfilled, and embrace success on your own terms. Hit play on episode 80 to learn the viral self-care hack every high achiever needs.

  1. 3D AGO

    Pep Talk: "2026 is OUR Year"

    Dear boss babe — you made it through 2025!! If you’re listening to this, it’s not by accident. There’s a version of you that’s been trying to get your attention all year long. She’s been whispering through your exhaustion, nudging you through frustration, and showing up every time you felt stuck. And I need you to hear me clearly: you are closer to becoming her than you think. This episode is the reminder your nervous system has been asking for. This is not a lecture. This is a pep talk — the kind you listen to when you’re ambitious, tired, emotionally aware, and done pretending hustle culture is sustainable. I’m speaking directly to the high achiever who’s been pushing through burnout, ignoring her body, and second-guessing herself even while making progress. I’m sharing the mindset shifts I learned while juggling a nine-to-five, building a brand, growing a team, fundraising, and protecting my mental health in the middle of it all. This episode is about real self care, listening to your energy, and allowing yourself to evolve without guilt. Why you can’t outwork a disregulated nervous system How burnout shows up as information — not failure Why rest is a system and a strategy, not something you earn The truth about boundaries, delegation, and self-respect Why wanting more doesn’t make you ungrateful How reinvention doesn’t require permission — only a decision And why small, imperfect steps matter more than drastic changes ✨ If this pep talk hit home, share it with a fellow boss babe who needs encouragement ⭐ Leave a 5-star rating & review — it helps more women break free from hustle culture 🎧 Listen to the full episode (Episode 132) where I break down the 25 lessons that shaped my year 💌 Save this episode and come back to it anytime you need a reminder of who you’re becoming hustle culture, self care, burn out, high achiever, ambition and burnout, nervous system regulation, real self care, soft life, alignment, reinvention This podcast was produced by: ⁠@yourgirlmedia⁠  Follow me and join my world: Instagram: ⁠@theerickanicole⁠ // ⁠@bossbabereset⁠ ⁠Website⁠ You can invest in SILKENN for less than a flight to Cancun! Ready to own a piece of the glow-up? We  just opened Silkenn’s Community Investment Round—and this time, the gatekeepers are out and the girls are in.  Join the movement at ⁠⁠wefunder.com/Silkenn⁠⁠, become part of the ⁠⁠Silkenn ⁠⁠story, and snag some exclusive investor-only perks (think yacht days, mastermind dinners, and behind-the-scenes access).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    6 min

  2. 6D AGO

    132: 25 Lessons I Learned in 2025: Self-Care, Burnout, and Becoming Her

    Have you ever looked back at a year and realized it took more from you than you expected—but somehow gave you exactly what you needed? This episode is for the high achiever who’s tired of glorifying hustle culture, pushing through exhaustion, and calling burnout “just a phase.” If you’re craving success and softness, ambition and alignment, this conversation is for you. In today’s special end-of-year episode, I’m closing out 2025 by sharing 25 real, lived lessons I learned while juggling a demanding nine-to-five, building my skincare brand, hosting this podcast, and navigating burn out, ambition, money, boundaries, and self-trust. This isn’t Pinterest advice. This is grounded truth for women who are doing a lot — and want to feel good while doing it. We’re talking: Why hustle culture fails high-achieving women How self care actually works in real life (not just on weekends) The systems that helped me regulate my nervous system and protect my peace Why ambition doesn’t have to cost you your health And how reinvention is always available to you If 2025 stretched you, humbled you, or forced you to grow in ways you didn’t ask for — you’re not behind. You’re becoming. The woman you’re stepping into is built through small, intentional choices. Alignment over pressure. Rest over burnout. Peace over performance. ✨ Share this episode with a fellow boss babe who’s recovering from hustle culture ⭐ Leave a 5-star rating & review — it’s the best way to support the show and help more women find these conversations 🎧 Subscribe so you don’t miss what’s coming in 2026 (trust me 👀) 💌 Tag me on social and tell me which lesson hit you the hardest hustle culture, self care, burn out, high achiever, nervous system regulation, ambitious women, rest for high achievers, soft life, alignment, burnout recovery This podcast was produced by: ⁠@yourgirlmedia⁠  Follow me and join my world: Instagram: ⁠@theerickanicole⁠ // ⁠@bossbabereset⁠ ⁠Website⁠ You can invest in SILKENN for less than a flight to Cancun! Ready to own a piece of the glow-up? We  just opened Silkenn’s Community Investment Round—and this time, the gatekeepers are out and the girls are in.  Join the movement at ⁠⁠wefunder.com/Silkenn⁠⁠, become part of the ⁠⁠Silkenn ⁠⁠story, and snag some exclusive investor-only perks (think yacht days, mastermind dinners, and behind-the-scenes access).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    28 min

  3. 12/25/2025

    Pep Talk: “Your next level won’t wait for you to feel ready.”

    Dear boss babe…if you’re a high achiever who looks confident on the outside but quietly questions herself behind the scenes—this episode is your mirror and your permission slip. In today’s pep talk, I’m calling out the silent doubt that creeps in right when you’re standing at the edge of your next level. The kind of doubt that doesn’t look like fear—but like procrastination, over-preparing, shrinking your goals, or telling yourself you need “more time.” Here’s the truth most hustle culture won’t tell you:Doubt isn’t a sign you’re failing—it’s a sign you’re evolving. If you’ve been doing all the “right” things, holding it together for everyone else, and secretly wondering if you’re about to burn out or be exposed… this episode is for you. Why doubt shows up loudest when you’re becoming someone you’ve never been before How hustle culture conditions high achievers to ignore self care until burn out hits The difference between real danger and fear caused by growth Why procrastination, downplaying wins, and waiting to launch are symptoms—not flaws How to stop waiting for permission, validation, or perfection A simple reset to help you move forward even when confidence hasn’t caught up yet 🎧 Go listen to Episode 131, where I break down why high achievers struggle with doubt and how to finally build a doubt-proof version of yourself. We go deeper into the roots, the patterns, and the step-by-step plan to stop sabotaging your own success. This podcast was produced by: ⁠@yourgirlmedia⁠  Follow me and join my world: Instagram: ⁠@theerickanicole⁠ // ⁠@bossbabereset⁠ ⁠Website⁠ You can invest in SILKENN for less than a flight to Cancun! Ready to own a piece of the glow-up? We  just opened Silkenn’s Community Investment Round—and this time, the gatekeepers are out and the girls are in.  Join the movement at ⁠⁠wefunder.com/Silkenn⁠⁠, become part of the ⁠⁠Silkenn ⁠⁠story, and snag some exclusive investor-only perks (think yacht days, mastermind dinners, and behind-the-scenes access).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    6 min

  4. 12/22/2025

    131: Why High Achievers Struggle With Self Doubt

    You ever feel like you’re doing everything right… but still second-guessing yourself? Like you’ve earned the room, the title, the opportunity — yet doubt is still whispering, “Are you really ready?” This episode is for the high achiever who’s tired of hustling for worth, overworking for validation, and burning out while chasing the next level. Today, we’re breaking down why self-doubt shows up even when you’re qualified — and how to move forward without sacrificing your self care or nervous system in the process. If you’re a high achiever who’s been conditioned by hustle culture to believe rest has to be earned, this conversation will hit home. In this episode, we break down: Why self-doubt is not a sign you’re unprepared — but a signal you’re expanding How hustle culture trains ambitious women to tie worth to productivity The difference between doubt and self-sabotage (and why they often show up together) The 7 subtle ways doubt quietly runs your decisions Why burnout isn’t a mindset problem — it’s a nervous system one How to regulate your body before trying to “think” your way into confidence What it really means to let yourself win as a form of self care This isn’t about eliminating doubt — it’s about becoming 10% braver and letting action build the confidence. Doubt doesn’t mean stop. It means you’re entering a chapter your old identity has never seen before. Your next level isn’t asking for perfection — it’s asking for permission. And only you can give it. ⭐ Leave a 5-star rating & review — it’s the best way to support the show 📩 Join the Reset Room so you don’t miss upcoming events and resets 📤 Share this episode with a fellow boss babe who needs the reminder 💌 Make sure you’re on the email list — trust, you don’t want to miss what’s coming next This podcast was produced by: ⁠@yourgirlmedia⁠  Follow me and join my world: Instagram: ⁠@theerickanicole⁠ // ⁠@bossbabereset⁠ ⁠Website⁠ You can invest in SILKENN for less than a flight to Cancun! Ready to own a piece of the glow-up? We  just opened Silkenn’s Community Investment Round—and this time, the gatekeepers are out and the girls are in.  Join the movement at ⁠⁠wefunder.com/Silkenn⁠⁠, become part of the ⁠⁠Silkenn ⁠⁠story, and snag some exclusive investor-only perks (think yacht days, mastermind dinners, and behind-the-scenes access).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    33 min

  5. 12/18/2025

    Pep Talk: “Exhaustion is not your personality.”

    Dear Boss Babe... you’ve been telling yourself, “I’m fine. I’m just tired. It’s just a busy season.” But what if that’s not the truth? What if you’re ignoring the very signs that are trying to save you? Most high-achieving women don’t break down from one big moment — we burn out because we dismiss months of small signals, all while performing, producing, and pushing at a level that looks impressive… but feels heavy. Today’s pep talk is the reminder your spirit has been waiting for. In this short but powerful reset, Ericka delivers the kind of tough-love pep talk every ambitious woman needs. Inside this episode, you’ll hear: How chronic stress hides behind success, competence, and hustle culture — and why you’ve normalized exhaustion without realizing it. Your spark. Your joy. Your voice. Your identity. Your energy to dream the way you used to. Ericka breaks down the difference between: – “I’m overwhelmed” – “I’m shutting down” – and the dangerous autopilot many high achievers mistake for strength – Tight chest – Clenched jaw – Irritability – Forgetfulness – Heavy routines – Sparkless mornings – Sleep that doesn’t restore you Ericka guides you through: – Questioning your pace – Checking whether you’re surviving or actually thriving – Micro-moments that bring you back home to yourself – Nervous-system safety resets – Small acts of self-care high achievers forget to do This is the pep talk every boss babe deserves — especially the ones who never slow down long enough to hear their own truth. burnout, chronic stress signs, pep talk for women, high achiever burnout, hustle culture recovery, self care for ambitious women, nervous system support, feminine wellness, overwhelm, emotional exhaustion, productivity pressure, burnout vs stress ✨ Share this pep talk with another high-achieving woman who needs the reminder. ✨ Leave a review on Apple & Spotify — it helps other women find this podcast. ✨ And listen to Episode 130 for the full deep dive into chronic stress vs burnout. This podcast was produced by: ⁠@yourgirlmedia⁠  Follow me and join my world: Instagram: ⁠@theerickanicole⁠ // ⁠@bossbabereset⁠ ⁠Website⁠ You can invest in SILKENN for less than a flight to Cancun! Ready to own a piece of the glow-up? We  just opened Silkenn’s Community Investment Round—and this time, the gatekeepers are out and the girls are in.  Join the movement at ⁠⁠wefunder.com/Silkenn⁠⁠, become part of the ⁠⁠Silkenn ⁠⁠story, and snag some exclusive investor-only perks (think yacht days, mastermind dinners, and behind-the-scenes access).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    5 min

  6. 12/15/2025

    130: Girl, You’re Not in Your “Busy Season”: Burnout vs. Chronic Stress

    What if the “I’m just in a busy season” story you’ve been telling yourself is actually masking chronic stress… or worse — the early stages of burnout? If you’ve been holding everything together on the outside while quietly falling apart on the inside, this episode is your wake-up call. Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on the real difference between chronic stress and burnout — especially for my high achievers who live in hustle culture, normalize overwhelm, and don’t realize when they’ve crossed the line. This is the episode you didn’t know you needed. In this powerful and personal conversation, I break down: – Why it feels normal for ambitious women – The subtle symptoms we brush off – How high performers mistake stress for “drive,” “discipline,” and “just another busy season” – The emotional flatlining – The loss of spark – Why rest stops working – How you can be “performing,” meeting goals, and still be deeply burnt out I walk you through clear red flags for each stage and the signals your body has probably been whispering for months. Because stress and burnout need different solutions: – Micro resets for chronic stress – Nervous system regulation – Time-blocking with white space – The “close the loop” method – Sensory slowdowns – And how to rebuild after true burnout Whether you're running a business, leading a team, or carrying the weight of everyone’s expectations, you’ll walk away with the clarity you’ve been craving. burnout, chronic stress, high achiever mindset, self care for women, hustle culture, nervous system, productivity pressure, stress recovery, burnout recovery, emotional depletion, mental overload ✨ If this episode hit home, share it with another Boss Babe who needs to hear it. We don’t gatekeep healing over here. ✨ Leave a review on Apple & Spotify — it helps the show grow and helps more ambitious women reset. Follow me and join my world: Instagram: @theerickanicole // @bossbabereset Website You can invest in SILKENN for less than a flight to Cancun! Ready to own a piece of the glow-up? We  just opened Silkenn’s Community Investment Round—and this time, the gatekeepers are out and the girls are in.  Join the movement at ⁠wefunder.com/Silkenn⁠, become part of the ⁠Silkenn ⁠story, and snag some exclusive investor-only perks (think yacht days, mastermind dinners, and behind-the-scenes access).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    30 min

  7. 12/11/2025

    Pep Talk: “You don’t need more hustle. You need more margin.”

    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

    6 min

  8. 12/08/2025

    129: Overwhelmed? How to Create More Time, Money, and Peace as a High Achiever

    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

    30 min
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What if there was a way to thrive professionally without burning out? Imagine a world where you don’t have to choose between career success and your own well-being.  Boss Babe Reset is for high-achieving women in corporate, entrepreneurs, and professionals who are tired of hustle culture and ready to redefine success through sustainable self-care. It's time to build a career you love without sacrificing your health. In this podcast, you’ll discover: Proven self-care strategies that fit into even the busiest schedules. Actionable productivity hacks that boost results without overworking. Tips for managing stress and maintaining wellness while pursuing big goals. I’m Ericka Nicole, a current corporate warrior who’s not only navigating a demanding career but also building my own skincare brand, SILKENN. I know firsthand the pressure of balancing big goals with the need for self-care. After realizing that success at the expense of my health wasn’t real success, I committed to integrating self-care into my life. Now, I’m here to help other ambitious women like you reach your goals without burning out. Tune in every Monday for empowering episodes packed with practical tips to help you balance your drive with self-care, feel fulfilled, and embrace success on your own terms. Hit play on episode 80 to learn the viral self-care hack every high achiever needs.

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