Heather Ross

Living With Your Child's Addiction

Heather Ross

  • EP101 Overcoming Overwhelm With Guest Debby Kerr-Henry

EP101 Overcoming Overwhelm With Guest Debby Kerr-Henry

Tuesday 10th September 2024

Heather Ross and Debby Kerr-Henry discuss overcoming overwhelm, redefining roles, and finding balance in life.
39 minutes
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Living With Your Child's Addiction
Author:
Heather Ross
Overview:
Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Toolkit
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Recovery from Trauma
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Finding Balance: Overcoming Overwhelm with Debby Kerr-Henry

Episode Overview

  • Redefine your relationship with personal roles to prevent feeling overwhelmed.
  • Prioritise tasks to manage responsibilities more effectively.
  • Set boundaries to protect your mental and emotional health.
  • Use core values as a guide for decision-making.
  • Consider the eight dimensions of wellness for a holistic approach to well-being.
Can I handle this? And it's yes, every time and I immediately feel better.
In this episode of 'Living With Your Child's Addiction', Heather Ross welcomes back Debby Kerr-Henry for a heartfelt chat about overcoming the overwhelming pressures that many women face today. They dive into why so many women are teetering on the edge of burnout, juggling multiple roles like mother, spouse, friend, and employee while feeling unseen and disconnected from themselves.
The conversation is packed with relatable anecdotes and practical advice on how to redefine relationships with personal roles and responsibilities to prevent feeling overwhelmed. Debby shares her own experiences of retreating to reset and how it has helped her manage life's pressures. Heather also opens up about her journey towards finding balance by prioritising tasks and setting boundaries.
Together, they discuss the importance of core values and the eight dimensions of wellness—physical, emotional, spiritual, environmental, intellectual, financial, occupational, and social—as a framework for improving overall quality of life. They even touch on their plans for a women’s retreat aimed at helping others find their own paths to wellness. If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning in responsibilities, this episode offers a lifeline of hope and practical tips to help you regain control.
Tune in to hear how redefining your relationship with your roles can be the first step toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.