The Power of Oxygen 1st
When my son was little, I was a single mom who was doing it all alone. I was putting everyone else first and my own needs last. To everyone around me, I was successful but little did they know that my success was tied to pushing, stressing, sleepless nights and early morning workouts pushing my body and my limits to the extreme. Until one day I was flying alone and nearly crashed an airplane and I realized that I needed to take care of my own needs first before anyone else. You see, when you’re a pilot, if you have any issues in the plane, you put on your oxygen mask 1st, not your passengers. They need you to land the plane.
This podcast is all about this journey to healing, to getting clear on the desires of your heart… and stepping into them with courage while leaning into, asking for and receiving support. I hope you feel inspired to do less, to follow your passions and infuse them into your daily life and truly claim the life you were meant to live: a life filled to the brim with epic ADVENTURE.
The Power of Oxygen 1st
EP 103: Why Hiring Support Isn't Selfish, It's Strategic (The Support & Breathe Calculator Introduction)
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Have you been putting off hiring help because the numbers don't seem to add up? What if the real cost isn't financial—it's energetic?
In this episode, I'm getting vulnerable about my own journey with support. After relocating my family six months ago, I finally made a hire I've been avoiding: a house cleaner. Not because it made the most business sense on paper, but because I know what happens when I walk into a clean house I didn't clean—it changes everything.
This episode is for anyone who has ever felt guilty about asking for help, hesitated to delegate, or wondered if support is a luxury you can't afford. Spoiler: It's not about luxury. It's about circulation. It's about giving yourself permission to breathe.
In this episode, I share:
- The real reason I hired a house cleaner (and why it took me so long to finally do it)
- Why support isn't weakness—it's how we put better energy back into the world
- The hidden cost of carrying too much: decision fatigue, mental load, and burnout
- How to calculate what your time is actually worth (and why it matters)
- The difference between hiring, delegating, automating, exchanging, and letting go
Resources Mentioned:
- Support & Breathe Return on Investment Calculator – Download your free calculator at DotRockConsulting.com to calculate your hourly rate and identify where support could create breathing room in your life and business
- https://dotrockconsulting.myflodesk.com/hiring-calculator
Shoutout to my real estate agent who found my new housekeeper! https://www.thecrisafulligroup.com/danny
Ready to Breathe Easier?
Whether you’re navigating a difficult people decision, feeling buried in work that drains your energy, or ready to build support that actually fits.
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You’ll be guided to the right next step — without pressure, urgency, or overwhelm.
Free Tool: Support + Breathe Calculator
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Remember: your energy is your greatest asset. Protect it, invest in it, and always put your oxygen mask on first.
