7/16/26

Permission to Do Less: Because Hustle Almost Broke Us

In this episode, Malerie and Larissa explore how doing less can be a powerful strategy for women to improve their health, manage stress, and boost energy. They share practical tips, scientific insights, and personal stories to help women prioritize self-care and work with their bodies.

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Key Topics:

  • The importance of doing less and strategic rest

  • The impact of chronic stress and high cortisol on women's health

  • How women can work with their physiology, not against it

  • Practical tips for managing stress, sleep, and exercise

  • The role of self-love and boundaries in health

Chapters:

00:00 The Importance of Doing Less

01:46 Personal Stories of Transformation

04:48 Understanding Chronic Stress and Its Effects

07:35 Cortisol and Women's Health

10:20 The Emotional Bank Account Metaphor

13:07 Unique Physiology of Women

15:51 Leveraging the Menstrual Cycle for Productivity

18:13 Embracing Individuality in Health

19:07 Practical Shifts for Better Health

23:59 The Importance of Sleep and Rest

26:49 Nurturing the Nervous System

29:20 Learning to Say No for Self-Care

36:31 Bloopers

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