The Art & Soul Show - Photography Podcast for Newborn and Family Photographers
Welcome to the Art and Soul Show where we dive heart-opening chats on photography, business, life and that messy in-between. You're more than a photographer. You're an artist, a dreamer, a business boss, and a creative. Listen in for conversations and advice on running a photography business, mindset, and creativity. This is the place you can go when you need a boost of encouragement, a kick in the pants, and inspiration to pick up your camera.
The Art & Soul Show - Photography Podcast for Newborn and Family Photographers
The Shock Absorber
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“We’re the shock absorbers: women and especially mothers. We absorb everything so everyone else can keep going.”
When I heard Michelle Obama say those words, I had to pause and breathe. Because it named something I have been feeling for years: the invisible emotional labor of holding everything together, both at work and at home.
In this heartfelt episode, I’m sharing what it means to be the “shock absorber” in your family and business and how it slowly depletes your energy, creativity, and joy. I’m also exploring how to step back, set boundaries, and finally give yourself permission to rest.
What’s in this episode:
- [00:40] What it means to be the “shock absorber”
- [01:20] The invisible weight women carry every day
- [02:10] Why overstimulation leads to shutdown
- [03:00] The emotional cost of absorbing everyone’s moods
- [04:00] Letting go of the need to fix everything
- [05:10] You don’t need a breakdown to justify a break
- [06:00] How to rest without guilt and reclaim your softness
Being dependable doesn’t mean being depleted. This episode is your reminder that you can be the soft place without being the shock absorber 24/7.
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