In this episode of The Confident Woman Podcast, host Rachel Brooks welcomes guest Cherylanne Skolnicki, an expert on easing the tension between women’s ambitions and their family lives. They dive deep into the myth of “having it all” and discuss practical strategies for achieving balance without burning out.

Time Stamps:

[00:01:00] – Cherylanne’s background and journey

[00:03:00] – The pressure to “have it all” and its consequences

[00:05:00] – The importance of making choices and understanding trade-offs

[00:07:00] – Benefits of embracing a “less is more” approach

[00:09:00] – Reengineering daily routines to reduce Stress

[00:11:00] – The reality behind social media perfection

[00:13:00] – Balancing priorities and accepting trade-offs in different life seasons

[00:16:00] – Adapting to life changes and staying flexible

[00:19:00] – The importance of self-prioritization and self-care

[00:24:00] – Balancing ambition with self-care and family responsibilities

[00:27:00] – Debunking the “supermom” myth

[00:31:00] – Recognizing and avoiding Burnout

[00:34:00] – Making difficult choices to prevent burnout

[00:37:00] – Tips for lightening the load and avoiding burnout (SOS model)

[00:41:00] – Managing time expectations and creating margin in schedules

[00:43:00] – Where to find Cherylanne and her resources

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Website: brilliant-balance.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cscholnicki

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