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

    114: Relaxed Rich Girl Energy: Why Hustle Culture Is Keeping You Broke

    Have you ever wondered if hustle culture is actually keeping you broke? What if the secret to building real wealth isn’t grinding harder—but learning how to relax? We’ve been taught that working more hours guarantees success, but the truth is exhaustion is expensive. Hustle culture drains your energy, fuels money leaks, and keeps you stuck in survival mode. In this episode of Boss Babe Reset, Ericka Nicole flips the script and reveals how rest, clarity, and aligned energy are actually the most powerful wealth-building strategies. Inside this episode, you’ll discover: Why hustle culture is secretly draining your bank account (and how rest helps you earn more). The 5 “money leaks” caused by over-hustling that cost you thousands. Practical self-care and energy management strategies that turn rest into ROI. Press play now to learn why you’d actually be richer if you relaxed—and how shifting into Relaxed Rich Girl Energy will transform your wealth, energy, and freedom. Episode 113: Nervous system regulation strategies you can pair with today’s episode for even deeper clarity and calm. Boss Babe Archetype Quiz: Discover your unique strengths, self-care style, and growth opportunities in just 3 minutes → bossbabereset.com/test Affirmation: “Relaxation isn’t taking you off the path to wealth. Relaxation is the shortcut.” ✨ Don’t forget to leave a 5-star rating & review and share this episode with a friend who’s ready to break free from hustle culture and build aligned wealth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    34 min

  2. AUG 18

    113: For My Anxious High Achiever Girlies: How to Regulate Your Nervous System

    Do you ever feel like your body is begging you to slow down, but your mind is still running a mile a minute? If you’re a high achiever who can’t stop “doing” — even when you’re exhausted — this episode is your permission slip to break free from hustle culture without losing your edge. Inside, we’re talking about the anxious overachiever loop: why your nervous system stays stuck in survival mode, how hustle culture makes rest feel unsafe, and the science-backed tools to finally regulate your nervous system so you can succeed without burning out. You’ll learn: 6 signs your nervous system is stuck in hyperdrive (spoiler: “productive” might just be your coping mechanism) Why hustle culture is keeping you wired, tired, and anxious The overachiever anxiety loop — and how to break it for good Somatic and breathwork practices to calm your body on demand How to reframe rest as a high-performance strategy Mindset shifts that let you be both ambitious and regulated This isn’t about another time-blocking hack or color-coded planner. It’s about creating safety in your body so you can live, work, and thrive — sustainably. Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode: ✨ Take the Boss Babe Archetype Quiz → bossbabereset.com/test to discover your strengths, blind spots, and self-care style so you can crush your goals without crushing your health. ✨ If this conversation resonated with you, share it in your group chat (don’t leave your fellow boss babes hanging!) and leave a 5-star review so more high-achieving women can find this show. Key points: hustle culture, self-care for high achievers, regulate your nervous system, sustainable success, burnout recovery. Because the most powerful version of you is the one who knows when to pause — not just when to push. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    25 min

  3. AUG 12

    112: 10 Lessons from a Busy Female Founder on Balancing Hustle Culture

    You can build the dream, hit every milestone, and still feel like you’re drowning. In this episode, I sit down with Kristine Locker—who left a high-powered career at Goldman Sachs to build a tech company from scratch—for a real convo about what success really looks like beyond the highlight reel. If you’ve ever questioned whether burnout is just part of the job—or if there's another way—this episode is your permission slip to choose self-care over hustle culture, and alignment over achievement at all costs. Today we talk about: The exact moment Kristine walked out of her job at Goldman Sachs and didn’t look back How her personal pain point with shopping turned into a full-blown tech company Why 10x growth is actually easier than 2x—and how to stop being the bottleneck in your business Unpacking our complicated relationship with success, validation, and self-worth The real reason you feel exhausted—and what to do about it How to set boundaries that actually stick, even when the world tells you to do more What Kristine does now that her old self would've called “lazy” Navigating hustle culture as a female founder in tech and choosing sustainability over burnout Kristine and I dive deep into redefining what it means to take care of yourself—especially when you're used to being the go-to girl, the ambitious one, the leader. Follow Kristine: @kristinelocker on Instagram + TikTok Check out Locker: @wantlocker or visit wantlocker.com Connect on LinkedIn: Kristine Locker Take the Boss Babe Archetype Test — Discover your work-life balance blueprint and avoid burnout before it starts A high-achieving woman who's tired of pretending you're not exhausted A female founder trying to balance vision with vulnerability Someone rethinking your relationship with hustle culture On the edge of burnout and looking for sustainable success Ready to unlearn the “do more to be more” mentality Loved the episode? Screenshot and tag me @bossbabereset Want to know your boss babe burnout style? Take the Boss Babe Archetype Test and get your personalized game plan to thrive in both business and life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    45 min

  4. AUG 4

    111: Stop Ignoring Your Gut Feelings & Achieve your DREAM Life as a High Achiever

    What if the life you want is waiting on the other side of one bold decision? In this episode, I sit down with the Laura Aura—speaker, coach, and host of The Gutsy Podcast—to dive into what it really means to trust your gut, stop glamorizing burnout, and finally take aligned action as a high achiever. This one’s for the boss babe who keeps putting herself last while chasing “success” that doesn’t feel good anymore. We’re talking: The difference between logic vs. intuition (and how high achievers ignore the nudge) Why clarity doesn’t come from planning—it comes from movement 💥 How Laura sold her 16-year branding agency to pursue the life she actually wanted Building radical self-trust when you're scared sh*tless How to finally stop burning yourself out in the name of your dreams This is your reminder that action doesn't have to look like chaos. It can be small, sacred, and sustainable. ✨ A self-proclaimed boss babe chasing big dreams but constantly overwhelmed A high achiever who’s sick of glorifying hustle culture Ready to pivot but scared of what people will think In desperate need of real talk about self care and self-trust Take the Boss Babe Archetype Test to learn your work-life balance style in under 3 minutes. Learn more about Laura's coaching & mastermind: lauraaura.com Listen to The Gutsy Podcast for weekly wisdom drops Follow Laura on social: @thatlauraaura 👉 If this episode hit home, share it with a fellow high-achieving boss babe who’s ready to stop stalling and start trusting herself again. And hey—don’t forget to take the Boss Babe Archetype Test. Because self-awareness is the first step to self-trust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    44 min

  5. JUL 28

    110: Why the ‘Corporate Clean Girl’ Look is a Burn Out Trap

    Ever feel like your morning routine needs a photoshoot just to count? What if the “clean girl” productivity aesthetic is actually fueling your burnout instead of your goals? In a world where hustle culture meets perfectly curated workspaces, many boss babes find themselves stuck in the trap of performative self-care. This episode unpacks why looking productive isn't the same as being productive—and how that obsession with perfection might be holding you back. If you've ever felt behind because your desk isn’t Instagram-worthy, this conversation is your reset. Learn how the rise of the corporate clean girl aesthetic is quietly shaping unrealistic productivity standards. Discover the psychological link between control, perfectionism, and burnout for high-achieving women. Get actionable self-care hacks to build flexible, non-performative systems that support your real life—not just your social feed. Press play now to reclaim your energy, ditch performative routines, and finally design a boss-level system that works—even when life isn’t picture perfect. Want to personalize your reset? Take the Boss Babe Archetype Test at bossbabereset.com/test to discover your unique strengths and self-care style. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    36 min

  6. JUL 21

    109: You Are Not Your Job Title: Untangling Self-Worth from Work

    As high achievers are are always booked, busy, and praised for it. But under the glow of the wins and the grind, there’s a deeper question we don’t ask enough: Who am I if I’m not achieving? In this episode, we’re getting real about the unspoken pressure to become your job—and the emotional fallout that comes with it. If your self-worth has been riding shotgun with your success, it’s time to pull over and reset. In this episode, we dive into: Why high achievers link self-worth to performance The signs your identity is tangled in your output How hustle culture is glorified burnout in disguise Practical ways to reclaim joy, rest, and your whole damn self The truth about failing — and why it doesn’t mean you are a failure What it really means to succeed on your own terms Make a "No Resume Required" Joy List — a reminder that you are more than your inbox, your LinkedIn profile, or your launch metrics. Because joy is your birthright, not a productivity reward. 💥 Take the FREE Boss Babe Archetype Quiz — Find out your self-care style and how to thrive without burning out. 📷 Follow me on IG: @bossbabereset @theerickanicole 🎧 Don’t forget to leave a 5-star rating and review — it helps this show reach 💡 Self-Care Hack of the Week:🔥 Quotes That Hit:📌 If this episode cracked something open for you…💻 Resources & Links: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    35 min

  7. JUL 16

    107: How to Protect Your Energy, Time & Brand as a High Achiever in the Creator Economy

    Do you actually own your content — or are you just borrowing your brand identity until something goes wrong? For high achievers and creatives building brands in 2025, protecting your content isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity. This episode with creator lawyer Casey Handy Smith breaks down how contracts for creators can save your business (and sanity), especially in an AI-driven world. Why creators MUST stop DIY-ing contracts with ChatGPT (and what to use instead) How high achievers can legally protect their work from day one The mindset shift from “I just make content” to “I’m building a legacy” Want to know how your strengths, weaknesses, and boundaries impact your creative flow? Take the Boss Babe Archetype Quiz now at bossbabereset.com/test and unlock your custom blueprint. 🔗 Learn more about Casey Handy Smith at contractcasey.com or follow her at @contractcasey on Instagram & Threads. Check out the AI-Powered Contract Review Tool: Let's help creators review brand deals. https://www.contractcasey.com/aiplaybook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    54 min

  8. JUL 14

    108: How to Regulate Your Nervous System as High Achievers and Avoid Burnout

    Are your high-achieving habits quietly burning you out? Discover how EFT tapping and nervous system regulation can help you succeed without the stress. If you're constantly chasing the next milestone while secretly feeling exhausted, you’re not alone. This episode is a must-listen for high achievers who crave success but are tired of burnout. Learn how to create sustainable success by prioritizing emotional health, using practical tools like EFT tapping to regulate your nervous system and redefine what thriving truly means. Learn how to identify silent signs of nervous system dysregulation and how it's fueling your burnout. Discover the science-backed power of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT tapping) to stay calm, focused, and grounded in high-stress situations. Hear actionable strategies for creating white space in your life, nurturing your inner achiever, and embodying a version of success that actually feels good. Tune in now to discover how tapping into your body’s wisdom can help you beat burnout and thrive with clarity, confidence, and calm. Connect with Emily: Connect with Emily Johnson on Instagram @RechargeWithEmily or on LinkedIn by searching Emily Johnson EFT. You can also listen to her podcast, Breaking Burnout, for more support on nervous system regulation and emotional success. Take the Quiz:Before you burn out again, find out what type of high-achiever you are. Take the Boss Babe Archetype Quiz and unlock your unique blueprint to balance and self-care. Keypoints: EFT tapping, regulate nervous system, burnout, high achiever Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    45 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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