When your calendar is packed and your energy is drained, where does self-care even begin, especially for moms who are juggling so much and still feeling behind?

Leslie Randolph is joined by Whitney Baker, the founder of Electric Ideas and a self-connection coach who helps women trade burnout for clarity and creativity. Together, they unpack the tension between loving your work and feeling overwhelmed by it, and the quiet guilt that creeps in when you’re doing “all the right things” but still feel off.

Whitney shares how she rebuilt her life after leaving a high-powered job that no longer fit, and how small, intentional practices helped her reconnect with her own spark. From setting honest boundaries to creating buffer time in your day, she offers strategies for women who are tired of pouring from an empty cup.

What if tending to yourself is the most generous thing you can do for your family? What if balance isn’t something to chase, but something you create with choice? If you’re a mom rethinking how you care for yourself, or wondering why burnout still lingers even when you “should” feel grateful, this conversation is a breath of fresh air.

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 Balance, Burnout, and a Coach’s Confession

02:00 Meet Whitney Baker of Electric Ideas

03:35 What Is an “Electric Idea”?

05:16 Reigniting Your Spark After Burnout

09:16 The Power of Saying No

11:06 Setting Boundaries That Actually Work

13:34 Creating Buffer Time and “Right After Work” Rituals

22:32 Identity Shifts and Letting Go of Old Labels

25:03 Energy Audits and Real-Life Self-Care

30:09 Morning Routines That Support You

34:17 Why Self-Care Isn’t Optional

39:08 Permission to Be Imperfect

Connect with Whitney Baker:

Learn: https://myelectricideas.com/

Like: https://www.instagram.com/whitneywoman/?hl=en

Listen: https://myelectricideas.com/podcast/

Connect With Leslie:

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