Beating Burnout: Reclaiming Peace When Running On Fumes
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In this powerful episode of Marriage, Motherhood, and PTSD, Coach Leah Huggins tackles the all-too-common issue of burnout—what it is, how it creeps in, and how to overcome it. Whether you’re a wife of someone with PTSD, a busy mom, or simply exhausted from carrying the weight of life, this episode offers biblical encouragement, practical strategies, and soul-nourishing guidance. Coach Leah shares her own story of resilience and provides actionable tools to help you reclaim your energy, prioritize self-care, and reset your emotional rhythm with God’s help.
From understanding trauma-induced stress and mental fatigue to learning how to set boundaries and implement holistic self-care routines, this episode is a blueprint for healing from the inside out. Plus, Coach Leah introduces her Stress Less Workbook, a life budgeting tool designed to help you organize your energy and peace based on biblical principles.
What You’ll Learn:
- How to identify signs of burnout and emotional exhaustion
- The connection between PTSD, trauma, and chronic stress
- Practical ways to reset your nervous system and manage anxiety
- How poor planning, overcommitment, and fear contribute to burnout
- Biblical examples like Elijah’s burnout and how God restored him
- The importance of soul-care, rest, and boundaries for healing
- Natural remedies and lifestyle tips to promote physical wellness
- How to reconnect with joy, community, and purpose again
Mentioned in This Episode:
- The PTSD Wives Handbook by Coach Leah
- Stress Less: A Faith-Based Life Budget (Workbook)
- Natural stress relief tools: chamomile, lavender, lemon balm, nettle
- Self-care practices: prayer, worship, sleep, nutrition, movement, music
- Breathing exercise for nervous system regulation
- Reflective coaching journal prompts to reset your focus
Coaching Reflection Questions:
- Where am I spending the most energy right now?
- What parts of me are being neglected?
- What is one boundary I can set this week to protect my peace?
- How am I investing in my marriage or closest relationships?
- Am I creating a safe space or living in a toxic one?
If today’s episode spoke to your heart and you’re ready to start making room for real peace, it’s time to take action.
Download the Stress Less Workbook—a faith-based life budgeting guide created to help you reclaim your time, protect your peace, and restore your energy through intentional, biblical self-care.
👉🏾 Grab your free copy & take your first step toward healing and wholeness today: https://marvelous-artist-7723.kit.com/210f48e163
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