In this episode of the EZ Conversations Podcast, I welcome Maura Eliza, a specialist in helping mentally exhausted women overcome overwhelm, for an insightful discussion. We delve into topics such as the link between shame and productivity, the impact of societal and cultural expectations, and the role of feminism in women’s lives. Maura shares her personal experience with adrenal fatigue and how she adopted practical methods to recover. The conversation also explores the importance of self-care, redefining femininity, and the significance of embracing one’s worth beyond achievement. Maura discusses how these insights can bring quick relief to mental exhaustion and Burnout. Additionally, practical tips for addressing mental exhaustion and the balance between career and family life are shared.

Maura is a traditional naturopath, with over 10 years of experience in natural health. She developed her signature method for helping mentally exhausted women overcome overwhelm after going through adrenal fatigue twice and using two radically different methods to heal herself. She loves to teach women that feeling better is closer and easier than they think and that it starts within themselves, rather than in a supplement, workout, or Diet change.

00:00 Welcome to the EZ Conversations Podcast

00:48 Mara’s Journey with Adrenal Fatigue

01:53 The Role of Shame in Mental Exhaustion

06:23 The Dark Side of Feminism and Overwhelm

18:10 Practical Solutions for Mental Exhaustion

25:54 Embracing Self-Worth and Self-Care

26:32 The Pitfalls of Social Media and Finding Real Connections

29:29 Understanding and Embracing Femininity

30:34 Creating a Self-Care Routine

33:30 Reframing Self-Care and Avoiding Burnout

37:32 Balancing Career and Family Life

47:42 The Importance of Basic Self-Care

50:39 Resources and Community for Mental Exhaustion

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Furkhan Dandia Therapist and Coach

I am a men's coach, therapist, group facilitator, podcaster and author. My journey began five years ago when I was going through a separation. I found myself alone and in a shame spiral that our culture and society covertly exert on people due to the perceived "failure" of a marriage. Unfortunately, I personalized that message which led me to fall deeper into a hole, causing me to surround myself with people that did not serve me and engage in substance abuse. While seeking therapy, I was not making the wholesale changes I needed.

As part of my experience with therapy, I realized that I am not alone in the challenges men my age experience (I separated at the age of 34/35). I realized I could be a voice for men like myself and offer support in this space. In the middle of the pandemic, I applied for a Master's degree in Psychology to become a therapist. This change was a significant shift for me as I worked in the corporate world as an engineer. Once I leaned into the space of supporting other men, I also started a podcast to normalize these difficult conversations and started a men's group a year later with the support of a friend.

I thought I was giving something back when I started the men's group. However, I quickly realized I was getting substantially more from the connections I built than I initially anticipated. It was also something I needed because I was going through another breakup.

At that point, I also realized that I had not taken the time to heal, and I was outsourcing my healing through romantic relationships, substances, material acquisitions and superficial relationships. I decided to step away from the outgoing lifestyle and started to focus on my healing which was another phase of evolution for me on my journey. Over the last year and a half, I have become mindful of the people I spend my time with. I have cleaned my lifestyle of substances, toxic environments and behaviours. I have focused on my sleep, my health and my knowledge. I have improved my spiritual relationship with myself, which was lacking the most over the past five years. This is the best I have felt.

As part of my solitude journey and to find myself again, I also released a book encapsulating my journey, which I hope to share with others. My book is titled: The Pursuit of Self-Love.