Rekindling with Julie Squires:

In a culture that for women glorifies perfection, it can feel unnerving to consider that our actions or ourselves could be "good enough". For most women (and some men) that is an impossible concept to make peace with as they constantly beat themselves up to do better and better.

We often use the terms emotional and mental health interchangeably but they are actually different. They can influence and impact each other but understanding the difference can allow you to seek the appropriate type of support and resources based on your specific needs.

I'm an introvert. I love being by myself but too much of anything isn't good, including alone time. We need community. We need each other. We need to feel safe with others that we feel connected to and a part of.

When you're feeling down about something you can get lost in a way of seeing things that offers you no relief. These automatic thoughts will keep you stuck unless you engage with them and start a two-way conversation. Your brain CANNOT have the last say!

We are all socialized to rely on others for approval and validation and that makes us highly reliant on the opinions, feedback and actions of others in order to feel supported and good about ourselves. That presents a big problem when others don't say or do what we want.

Today I interview former Animal Care Director and Life Coach Kelly Mullins. She has her own unique experience of burnout and grief associated with both her personal life and her work in animal welfare.