LLN Episode #212: Brittany Cano –Busy Woman Syndrome: Powerful Tips for Slowing Down

About Brittany Cano: Brittany Cano is the founder of Faithful Fitness by Brittany & Holistic Nurse Coaches. She has a true passion for guiding overextended women to prioritize their wellbeing so that they can fulfill their life's purpose with peace & passion. Through medicine, movement, & mindfulness she helps you heal & elevate mind, body, & spirit. Brittany holds a Bachelor's Degree in Science of Nursing and is certified as a life coach, personal trainer, health coach, EFT practitioner, Reiki healer, and yin yoga instructor. Through her holistic Wellbeing programs, classes, & retreats (both locally and abroad), she utilizes her background as a registered nurse of 15 years combined with her expertise in holistic wellness & healing. What We Discuss In This Episode: Brittany and Lynne discuss the concept of busy women's syndrome, which refers to the negative effects of chronic stress and constant busyness on women's health. They shared personal experiences and highlighted the importance of slowing down, resting, and balancing the nervous system to prevent health issues associated with this syndrome. We also discussed the impact of stress on women's health and the need to change the mindset around busyness and prioritize rest. Brittany emphasized the importance of setting boundaries, questioning societal expectations, and debunking the belief that taking time to rest is selfish. But at some point you really have to sit down and say, hey, this isn't working. I can't carry the whole load myself. We have to get help from somewhere. And as women, we really need to speak out. And I'm saying this, I don't find it so easy to do myself. It's a learned practice and something that we need to start learning. Brittany reiterates the importance of self-care and advocating for oneself, emphasizing the need to learn how to say no, ask for help, and create inner calm through practices like EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique). Brittany discusses the benefits of EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) for reducing stress and improving social interactions. Brittany shares why she feels EFT is effective. Let's face it, sometimes people aren't able to get into a place of calm right away. The mind is everywhere. Through EFT on acupressure points, we're able to hold the body's stress response, really connect the mind, the emotions, and the body. It can also be used if you feel "stuck" in a certain situation – something you find yourself experiencing over and over. EFT is a perfect tool for that kind of situation and Brittany has been able to help clients clear things from 30, 40, 50 years ago. It's a powerful modality. Brittany loves to see women get back into balance in their lives. She encourages us to explore what the impact of being "nonstop busy" is doing to us. Some people have a huge schedule - a lot of things that they're up to in life, but they have balance. And they don't feel that intense pressure, intense anxiety or intense feeling that they have to "perform." But if you're not reaching that balance you need - especially if you're caught in that busy nonstop going, stop and asking yourself, "what do I really need right now?" And then listen to what you really need, and then meet that need. So, it might be that instead of rushing into the next meeting, you need to take five minutes. We need to advocate for ourselves, because good chances are nobody else is going to advocate for you. Key Takeaways: 1. What is Busy Woman Syndrome? 2. What are some of the effects of Busy Woman Syndrome? 3. How can super busy women take care of themselves without feeling it's selfish to do so. 4. How can we set healthy boundaries? 5. We explore some of the other tools we can use to dig deeper into some of the things that keep us in that "Busy Woman Syndrome" space. 6. What support Brittany recommends for a woman with Busy Woman Syndrome? Free Resource From Brittany Cano: Guided Elevated Wellbeing Process & Digital Affirmation Card: https://www.holisticnursecoaches.com/ Resource from Brittany Cano: 12 week 1:1 Holistic Wellbeing Program: https://www.holisticnursecoaches.com/ Connect With Brittany Cano: Website: https://www.holisticnursecoaches.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holistic_nurse_coaches/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/briteni.shaw/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-cano-bsn-rn-3410b8119/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HolisticNurseCoaches/videos Speaker Hub: https://speakerhub.com/speaker/brittany-cano-bsn-rn?b=s Connect with Lynne: If you're looking for a community of like-minded women on a journey - just like you are - to improved health and wellness, overall balance, and increased confidence, check out Lynne's private community in The Energized Healthy Women's Club. It's a supportive and collaborative community where the women in this group share tips and solutions for a healthy and holistic lifestyle. (Discussions include things like weight management, eliminating belly bloat, balancing hormones, wrangling sugar gremlins, overcoming fatigue, recipes, strategies, perimenopause & menopause, and much more ... so women can feel energized, healthy, and lighter, with a new sense of purpose. Website: https://holistic-healthandwellness.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holistichealthandwellnessllc The Energized Healthy Women's Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/energized.healthy.women Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynnewadsworth LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnewadsworth Free Resources from Lynne Wadsworth: How to Thrive in Menopause: MENOPAUSE Messing Up your life? Maybe you're seeing the number on the scale creep higher and higher and you're noticing your usual efforts to lose weight aren't working. 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In this guide, you'll find my most impactful strategies and I've made applying them in your life as simple as 1-2-3 (plus a couple more) to help you create a healthier, holistic lifestyle. Uplevel your holistic health and wellness and download the 5 Simple Steps to Health here: https://holistic-healthandwellness.com/5-simple-steps-to-a-healthier-you/ Did You Enjoy The Podcast? If you enjoyed this episode please let us know! 5-star reviews for the Living Life Naturally podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Pandora are greatly appreciated. This helps us reach more women struggling to live through midlife and beyond. Thank you. Together, we make a difference!