Worthy Mother Podcast

79. Why Emotional Intelligence is Key to Combatting Burnout in Motherhood with Lynsey Retzlaff

January 09, 2024 Episode 79
Worthy Mother Podcast
79. Why Emotional Intelligence is Key to Combatting Burnout in Motherhood with Lynsey Retzlaff
Show Notes

Burnout is a massive problem in our society,  and moms are in no way immune to the chronic stress that contributes to burnout for so many. But developing emotional intelligence can be how we combat burnout, and Lynsey Retzlaff - a working mom coach, licensed therapist, and mom of 2 -  is joining us to explain why. If you have felt completely drained by the expectations and pressures of motherhood and life, you're going to want to listen to this!

In the conversation, Lynsey and I talk about:

  • How societal expecations contribute to burnout for moms, and why this can cause us to feel hopeless
  • The 4 pillars of emotional intelligence: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management
  • How emotional intelligence can help us avoid and combat burnout
  • The role empathy plays in relationships and connection
  • Ways to develop emotional intelligence


A little about our guest:
As a mindset and mental wellness speaker, working mom coach, and licensed therapist, Lynsey Retzlaff, MSW, LCSW shares her insights to impact lives near and far. She is a mother of two and has over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. Through this experience, she has found joy in helping working mothers redefine, renew, and reclaim their journeys through The RENEWED Working Mom Narrative™. As a result of redefining her own life, she partners with companies on mental wellness solutions to address burnout which impacts the bottom line of every working person. Lynsey's most notable feature to date has been in the well-known Parade magazine and her insights can be heard on multiple podcasts. 

To connect with Lynsey, follow her on LinkedIn @lynseyretzlaff, Instagram @lynsey.retzlaff, or Facebook. You can also visit her website at www.lynseyretzlaff.com.

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