Have you ever found yourself saying, "I don't have time for self-care" while continuing to say yes to everyone else?
In this episode, Christina shares a personal story from a recent work trip that challenged her to choose what her body needed over what her ego wanted. It sparked a powerful realization: the biggest barrier to self-care isn't always a lack of time. More often, it's the habit of overriding our own needs. Together, you'll explore why high-achieving women become so practiced at putting themselves last, how those patterns become wired into the brain, and what it takes to interrupt them before burnout becomes the norm.
Rather than asking you to overhaul your life, this episode offers a compassionate invitation to notice your patterns, build awareness, and practice small moments of intervention before you reach the point of exhaustion. If you've ever felt "comfortably miserable"—functioning well on the outside while quietly running on empty, this conversation will help you begin choosing yourself without guilt.
In this episode:
You don't have to wait until you're completely depleted to care for yourself. Sometimes the most courageous leadership decision you can make is choosing the thing your body needs, even when it feels uncomfortable.
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More about Christina Mattison and the Leading with Heart Podcast
Hey there! I'm Christina Mattison, an Air Force Officer, yoga teacher, dedicated wife, and proud mother of two. But most importantly, I'm here as a wellness and leadership coach for women in the military. I want you to know something: It doesn't have to be this way.
I've walked in your combat boots, and I understand the chaos that often accompanies military life. But I'm here to share a powerful truth with you: You have the innate ability to transform your own life. I've personally experienced this transformation, and I've witnessed it in the lives of countless clients I've had the privilege to guide.
Welcome to the Leading With Heart podcast your ultimate resource for discovering how to infuse joy, peace, and true success into every facet of military life.
**The views and opinions expressed within this podcast episode are those of the individual, and do not necessarily represent those of the Department of Defense or its components.
