257: How Energy Vampires Are Draining Female Leaders and How to Protect Yourself Before the Holidays – Health Scare Minisode #4 for Mom Founders and Entrepreneurs

In this minisode, I explore the fourth pillar of energy management—emotional unburdening—a critical component in reawakening your imagination and maintaining the energy to bring your ideas to life. This concept is one of the key insights from my #1 Amazon bestseller, Fertile Imagination: Every Mom’s Superpower (grab your copy today— https://bit.ly/fertilebook ; it makes for an excellent holiday gift!). This episode is part of my health scare series, where I share a 30,000-foot view of the four pillars that contribute to your zest for life and the ability to light up like a Christmas tree while getting things done. Today, we’re focusing on emotional well-being and how to release the burdens that drain your energy. The Four Pillars of Energy Nutrition: How food choices, like avoiding dyes, play a role. Movement: Why something as simple as walking can protect your health. Sleep: The mindfulness behind a restorative night’s rest. Emotional Unburdening: The focus of today’s minisode. What Are Energy Vampires? Energy vampires are the mental and emotional suppressions that drain your reserves, such as: Suppressing how you really feel at work. Suppressing your personal stories and life experiences. Suppressing your honest thoughts about people infringing on your boundaries. These acts of suppression are costly and can leave you depleted, stealing the energy you need to pursue your dreams. The Solution: Journaling Journaling is a powerful tool for emotional unburdening. By writing out your thoughts and feelings, you can uncover the reasons behind your emotional suppression and gain clarity on what’s holding you back. This awareness empowers you to reclaim your energy. Let’s Connect! We all benefit from hearing each other’s stories. If something in today’s episode resonated with you, I’d love to hear about it. Your story could inspire someone else in our community or provide hope to a fellow mom during this holiday season. Here’s how to share your story: Email: melissa [at] melissallarena.com LinkedIn: Follow me and send me a private message - https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissallarena/ Your voice matters, and your experience could be the message of hope that someone needs right now. Want to be a guest of the Mom Founder Imagination Hub podcast?  Sign-up HERE to get on the list if you are interested in bringing your story, insights, or wisdom to the podcast. Or, use this link if you prefer (both go to the same place): https://witty-thinker-2643.kit.com/ba49a6d870 - I cannot guarantee that you'll be a guest however I do refer to this list every quarter to determine who would be a good fit.    Keywords: Female leaders podcast, Mom founder tips, Entrepreneurs who are moms, Health tips for mom entrepreneurs, Managing energy as a mom entrepreneur