Becoming Burnout Proof: Work Life Balance, Stress Management, Marketing, and Business Growth for Women Entrepreneurs Megan Bingham

In this episode, host Meg Bingham, a certified stress management specialist and digital marketer, shares her personal journey of balancing life as a mom, student, and entrepreneur while encouraging listeners to pursue their passions, regardless of age. She discusses her recent graduation with a bachelor's degree in public health, her transition from a surgical assistant to a successful digital marketer, the lessons learned through various job experiences, and the realization of her true mission in stress management for entrepreneurs. Meg also reflects on the importance of celebrating every win, embracing transparency, and the belief that it's never too late to pursue one's dreams, illustrated with inspiring examples of individuals who found success later in life.

LINKS:

Connect on IG @megwbingworklifeharmonyclub.com@kelliegerardi

In this episode, I interviewed Relationship Coach Sharon Costanzo about the hard conversations required to get what we want and need out of our most important relationships. We discuss equitable partnerships, Fair Play, and managing the mental load.



Links:

- Follow Sharon on Instagram

- Free Guide: 5 Characteristics of a Partnership Marriage

On this episode of Becoming Burnout Proof,  Meg discusses the importance of relationships for entrepreneurs and provides tips on how to network effectively, particularly for online business owners. The crucial role of having a robust support system and being part of a community with shared goals and values is highlighted. Networking is emphasized as a critical tool for business owners, and the podcast offers strategies on how to make connections and use Facebook effectively for networking. It also advises on creating a follow up and check-in system and even the benefits of attending in-person events. The importance of balancing content creation and networking efforts was also discussed.



LINKS:

-Networking Tracker (Inside the Relationship Reboot Workbook)

-The Work-Life Harmony Club



00:00 Introduction to the Importance of Relationships in Business

00:39 The Role of Relationships in Personal and Professional Life

01:44 Understanding Your Support System

03:00 The Connection Between Relationships and Business Growth

03:16 The Power of Networking in Business

04:20 The Three Stages of Marketing

05:09 Tips for Effective Online Networking

09:46 The Value of In-Person Networking

10:25 Conclusion and Next Steps

This is a bonus meditation mentioned in the Self-Love and Self-Care for Women episode, and it focuses on helping to quiet your inner critic.



LINKS:

- Podcast Series Workbook (Free Access)

- The Work-Life Harmony Club

Self-Love & Self-Care for Women: Quiet Your Inner Critic



In this episode of 'Becoming Burnout Proof,' Meg kicks off the Relationship Reboot series by tackling the topic of self-love.  She challenges the conventional understanding of self-care, advocating for a deeper, more holistic approach, beyond mere indulgences. Meg shares advice from 'The Self Care Prescription' by Clinical Psychologist Robin Gobin, highlighting the need for self-connection and care across various health areas such as physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual health. The episode emphasizes strategies to quiet the inner critic and provides several exercises for self-love and quieting the inner critic. Meg persuades listeners to prioritize self-care as non-negotiable, despite barriers like lack of time and potential guilt.



LINKS:

- Relationship Reboot Workbook (Free Access)

- The Self-Care Prescription (not an affiliate link-just a really good book!)

- The Work-Life Harmony Club



00:00 Introduction to the Relationship Reboot Series

00:42 The Importance of Self-Relationship

01:08 Redefining Self-Care

02:16 The Self-Care Prescription: A Mini Book Review

02:28 Practical Self-Care Tips for Different Areas of Health

03:22 Overcoming Barriers to Self-Care

03:47 Addressing Time as a Barrier to Self-Care

06:09 The Inner Critic: A Major Obstacle to Self-Care

06:34 Exercises to Quiet Your Inner Critic

09:14 Conclusion and Preview of Next Episode

In the final episode of her series, 'Resolutions and Rest', Meg, a stress management specialist, discusses the importance of rest, especially in a productivity-oriented culture. Sharing her entrepreneurial journey, she talks about the negative impact of the 'hustle and grind' culture, which often leads to burnout. Meg observes a changing trend, a shift from glorifying relentless work to respecting and promoting rest. She expresses the misconception of rest being unproductive and emphasizes its various types - the physical, mental, sensory, creative, emotional, social, and spiritual rest. She further discusses how these forms of rest can alleviate stress and promote work-life balance. The episode concludes with Meg encouraging her listeners to download the rest and resolutions workbook to access a rest cheatsheet.



Links mentioned:


Resolutions & Rest Workbook
The Work-Life Harmony Club