A podcast for mom entrepreneurs who are working to scale their businesses while taking great care of their minds and bodies.
Episode Summary:
As November rolls in, many of us feel the pull to start slowing down, letting our January to-do list grow while mentally rounding up to the new year. In this episode of Becoming Burnout Proof, we’re here to remind you: the year isn’t over yet! Tune in as Meg Bingham, your host and certified master marketer and stress management specialist, shares practical tips to help you be productive in a good way and end the year strong.
Key Points:
Seasonal Self-Care Tips
Business Strategy for Year-End Success
Planning Ahead for January
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Key Takeaway:
As we close out the year, focus on strategies that align with your energy, allowing for both meaningful progress and personal rejuvenation. Small, consistent actions now will lead to a strong and balanced start to 2025.
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In this episode of 'Becoming Burnout Proof,' host Meg Bingham explores how to effectively communicate the value of your product or service by understanding your customer’s awareness levels. Meg delves into the significance of knowing your 'human,' beyond just demographic and psychographic traits. She breaks down Eugene Schwartz's five stages of customer awareness—Unaware, Problem Aware, Solution Aware, Product Aware, and Most Aware—guiding listeners on how to tailor their messaging for each stage. This understanding helps women entrepreneurs better target their audience, streamline marketing efforts, and ultimately increase their impact without burning out.
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In this episode of Becoming Burnout Proof, host Meg Bingham addresses the challenge of marketing your business when world events are causing hardship for our communities. Meg, a marketing strategist and certified stress management coach, shares personal reflections and insights on maintaining business operations while being mindful of broader social issues. She offers strategies for staying genuine and empathetic, and highlights examples of businesses that have successfully integrated social impact into their models. The episode encourages listeners to consider how they can contribute positively to their communities, even if their financial resources are limited.
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Join the Work Life Harmony Club for Marketing & Stress Management Support.
Validating and Pre-Selling Your New Business Offer
In this episode of 'Becoming Burnout Proof,' host Meg Bingham, a marketing strategist and certified stress management coach, shares her insights on validating new business offers. She discusses the importance of creating offers based on market demand rather than assumptions, and the value of a 'Minimum Viable Product' approach. Meg introduces the concept of the value ladder and its role in guiding potential clients through the customer journey. She emphasizes the significance of social proof and honest feedback from beta testers. Meg also highlights the necessity of knowing your target audience and using the right offer container, such as workshops, group programs, or courses, to ensure success. Join Meg as she provides practical strategies for pre-selling and validating your new business ideas, helping you to create impactful and profitable offers.
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In this episode of 'Becoming Burnout Proof,' host Meg Bingham dives into the all-too-familiar struggle of getting stuck in the cycle of perpetual learning and never taking action. She speaks directly to women entrepreneurs, highlighting common traps like perfectionism, fear of failure, and imposter syndrome. Sharing personal stories and advice from others, Meg underscores the importance of balancing learning with doing. She offers actionable tips like setting clear goals, prioritizing income-producing activities, and creating a dedicated learning schedule. Plus, Meg invites listeners to join the Work Life Harmony Club for extra motivation and support. This episode is packed with relatable insights and practical advice to help you move from endless preparation to meaningful progress.
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00:00 Introduction to Procrastination Learning
00:25 The Learning Trap
01:29 The Role of Freebies and Webinars
03:14 Perfectionism and Fear of Failure
04:52 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
07:42 Balancing Learning and Doing
09:42 Practical Steps to Take Action
11:53 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
In this episode of Becoming Burnout Proof, Marketing Strategist and Stress Management Specialist Meg Bingham interviews Brand and Web Designer Lauren Felter. Lauren shares actionable tips for creating branding and a website that not only looks good, but gets real results.
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In this episode of 'Becoming Burnout Proof,' host Meg Bingham, a certified stress management specialist and master marketer, brings on digital product coach Amy Jo to discuss how to add additional streams of income by creating digital products.
They delve into the nuances of Master Resell Rights (MRR) and Private Label Rights (PLR), emphasizing the value of creating original digital products to build additional income streams without the risk of burnout.
Amy Jo shares her entrepreneurship journey, including her struggles with health issues and how having a digital business as a backup plan helped her to navigate those challenges. They also highlight the importance of saying no, setting boundaries, and seeking support to avoid burnout.
Finally, Amy Jo introduces her Digital Product Toolkit, designed to help beginners explore various digital product ideas so they can start earning without being chained to a laptop.
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Exercise vs. Joyful Movement: Movement at Every Size with Natalie Hooten
In this episode of 'Becoming Burnout Proof,' host Meg Bingham invites Natalie Hooten, a passionate mental health advocate and plus-size fitness instructor, to discuss the importance of self-love, particularly through joyful movement. Natalie shares her journey from viewing exercise as a chore aimed at changing her body to finding joy in group fitness and empowering others to embrace movement at any size. The discussion covers the impact of unrealistic body expectations, the benefits of being gentle with oneself, and practical tips for incorporating joyful movement into daily life. Listeners are encouraged to let go of rigid metrics, connect with loved ones, and prioritize mental well-being through fun and engaging physical activities.
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Follow Natalie @movementateverysize
00:00 Welcome to Becoming Burnout Proof
00:52 Introducing Natalie Hooten: Mental Health Advocate and Fitness Instructor
01:30 Natalie's Journey to Joyful Movement
04:12 The Power of Group Fitness
05:45 Embracing Joyful Movement
14:42 Tips for Finding Joy in Movement
18:03 Avoiding Burnout: The Importance of Connection
18:26 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Stressed about making healthy choices but overwhelmed by conflicting nutrition advice? In this episode, Meg interviews Nutrition Coach Megan Marcum who created her Effortless Plate system as a practical solution to help us ditch the food confusion.
Megan will teach us about "The Effortless Plate," to build balanced meals that fit your busy schedule, feel confident about what you're feeding yourself and those you care about, and improve your relationship with food. Discover how to make healthy eating realistic and achievable, giving you more energy to tackle your day.
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Overcoming Procrastination: Strategies for Time Management
In this episode of 'Becoming Burnout Proof', host Meg Bingham, a certified stress management specialist and marketing strategist, tackles the topic of procrastination within the 'Protect Your Time' series. Meg discusses the high cost of procrastination, shares personal anecdotes and professional insights, and provides practical strategies for overcoming procrastination. Strategies include conducting a time audit, leveraging the 'who, not how' principle, prioritizing tasks, focusing on starting rather than finishing, using timers, minimizing distractions, and managing fear and expectations.
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00:00 Welcome to Becoming Burnout Proof
01:08 The Cost of Procrastination
02:05 Understanding Why We Procrastinate
03:06 Practical Tips to Overcome Procrastination
06:53 Leveraging Dopamine and Minimizing Distractions
09:30 Addressing the Root: Fear and Self-Worth
10:15 Wrapping Up and Detaching Worth from Productivity
Protecting Your Time: Time Management Strategies to Help You Be Productive in a Good Way
In this episode of Becoming Burnout Proof, host Meg Bingham, a certified stress management specialist and marketing strategist, discusses strategies for improving our relationship with time to avoid burnout, especially in the context of upcoming summer when routines often change. She introduces her course, the Balanced Business Blueprint, as a resource to help women entrepreneurs better protect their time. The episode covers common struggles with time scarcity mindset, the solution of doing fewer things well, and practical tips like conducting a time audit, learning to say no, prioritizing efficiently, and scheduling non-negotiables for self-care. Meg emphasizes the importance of intentionality in how we spend our time to foster productivity, joy, connection, and rest without succumbing to chaos.
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00:00 Welcome to Becoming Burnout Proof
00:34 The Time Management Dilemma
02:19 Understanding and Overcoming Scarcity Mindset
05:42 Practical Tips for Better Time Management
09:53 Closing Thoughts and What's Next
In this episode, host Meg Bingham, a certified stress management specialist and digital marketer, shares her personal journey of balancing life as a mom, student, and entrepreneur while encouraging listeners to pursue their passions, regardless of age. She discusses her recent graduation with a bachelor's degree in public health, her transition from a surgical assistant to a successful digital marketer, the lessons learned through various job experiences, and the realization of her true mission in stress management for entrepreneurs. Meg also reflects on the importance of celebrating every win, embracing transparency, and the belief that it's never too late to pursue one's dreams, illustrated with inspiring examples of individuals who found success later in life.
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In this episode, I interviewed Relationship Coach Sharon Costanzo about the hard conversations required to get what we want and need out of our most important relationships. We discuss equitable partnerships, Fair Play, and managing the mental load.
Links:
Follow Sharon on Instagram
Free Guide: 5 Characteristics of a Partnership Marriage
On this episode of Becoming Burnout Proof, Meg discusses the importance of relationships for entrepreneurs and provides tips on how to network effectively, particularly for online business owners. The crucial role of having a robust support system and being part of a community with shared goals and values is highlighted. Networking is emphasized as a critical tool for business owners, and the podcast offers strategies on how to make connections and use Facebook effectively for networking. It also advises on creating a follow up and check-in system and even the benefits of attending in-person events. The importance of balancing content creation and networking efforts was also discussed.
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-Networking Tracker (Inside the Relationship Reboot Workbook)
-The Work-Life Harmony Club
00:00 Introduction to the Importance of Relationships in Business
00:39 The Role of Relationships in Personal and Professional Life
01:44 Understanding Your Support System
03:00 The Connection Between Relationships and Business Growth
03:16 The Power of Networking in Business
04:20 The Three Stages of Marketing
05:09 Tips for Effective Online Networking
09:46 The Value of In-Person Networking
10:25 Conclusion and Next Steps
This is a bonus meditation mentioned in the Self-Love and Self-Care for Women episode, and it focuses on helping to quiet your inner critic.
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Podcast Series Workbook (Free Access)
The Work-Life Harmony Club
Self-Love & Self-Care for Women: Quiet Your Inner Critic
In this episode of 'Becoming Burnout Proof,' Meg kicks off the Relationship Reboot series by tackling the topic of self-love. She challenges the conventional understanding of self-care, advocating for a deeper, more holistic approach, beyond mere indulgences. Meg shares advice from 'The Self Care Prescription' by Clinical Psychologist Robin Gobin, highlighting the need for self-connection and care across various health areas such as physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual health. The episode emphasizes strategies to quiet the inner critic and provides several exercises for self-love and quieting the inner critic. Meg persuades listeners to prioritize self-care as non-negotiable, despite barriers like lack of time and potential guilt.
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Relationship Reboot Workbook (Free Access)
The Self-Care Prescription (not an affiliate link-just a really good book!)
The Work-Life Harmony Club
00:00 Introduction to the Relationship Reboot Series
00:42 The Importance of Self-Relationship
01:08 Redefining Self-Care
02:16 The Self-Care Prescription: A Mini Book Review
02:28 Practical Self-Care Tips for Different Areas of Health
03:22 Overcoming Barriers to Self-Care
03:47 Addressing Time as a Barrier to Self-Care
06:09 The Inner Critic: A Major Obstacle to Self-Care
06:34 Exercises to Quiet Your Inner Critic
09:14 Conclusion and Preview of Next Episode
In the final episode of her series, 'Resolutions and Rest', Meg, a stress management specialist, discusses the importance of rest, especially in a productivity-oriented culture. Sharing her entrepreneurial journey, she talks about the negative impact of the 'hustle and grind' culture, which often leads to burnout. Meg observes a changing trend, a shift from glorifying relentless work to respecting and promoting rest. She expresses the misconception of rest being unproductive and emphasizes its various types - the physical, mental, sensory, creative, emotional, social, and spiritual rest. She further discusses how these forms of rest can alleviate stress and promote work-life balance. The episode concludes with Meg encouraging her listeners to download the rest and resolutions workbook to access a rest cheatsheet.
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In the third episode of the Resolutions and Rest series, Stress Management Specialist, Meg, guides viewers on the methodology of setting 'gentle goals' to prevent burnout. The concept of gentle goals, which prioritize happiness and contentment over productivity, is discussed at length. Drawing a parallel with necessary and sufficient factors in Epidemiology, Meg emphasizes that setting goals linked with personal interests is crucial for holistic success. Meg also shares her personal 'gentle goal' for the year 2024, focused on rediscovering fun, as an example. The concept is reinforced by the thoughts of clinical psychologist, Katina Bajaj, underscoring the need to invest in the process rather than the outcome. The episode encourages viewers to consider similar goal-setting strategies for themselves.
Links mentioned:
Resolutions & Rest Workbook
The Work-Life Harmony Club
Redefining Success in Business and Personal Life
Host Meg Bingham, a marketing and stress management specialist, explores the concept of success in various aspects of life such as being a parent, business owner, and entrepreneur. She emphasizes the importance of defining success based on our core values and lifelong goals, rather than external and uncontrollable factors. She recommends reframing success in business beyond revenue goals, and instead account for aspects like time freedom, fulfillment, and the ability to make an impact. Meg also discusses the significance of aligning daily actions with personal core values as a way to ensure satisfaction in our endeavors. The episode encourages listeners to evaluate their core values as a step to redefine their definition of success in business and personal life.
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Becoming Burnout Proof: Taking Advantage of New Year Energy
In this episode of Becoming Burnout Proof, host Meg Bingham, a certified stress management specialist & and master marketer, discusses strategies for sustainably utilizing new year energy. She addresses how the societal shifts from our natural rhythm can impact our ability to establish and maintain New Year's resolutions, particularly considering the conflict between the fresh start energy of the New Year and our natural inclination to rest in colder months. Meg offers advice on how to use this energy for activities like planning, brainstorming, and decluttering our businesses, while emphasizing the need to listen to our bodies and energy levels. She emphasizes the importance of continuing routines even if your productivity isn't at its peak. She ends by encouraging listeners to reflect on their past year's victories and growth. The episode also mentions the availability of a free workbook to guide listeners through the process.
This is part of the 'Becoming Burnout Proof' series focusing on 'Resolutions and Rest'.
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In this episode, stress management coach Meg Bingham shares strategies for protecting our mental health while staying informed on catastrophic world events.
Articles mentioned:
How to Protect Your Mental Health While Keeping Tabs on the Israel-Hamas War
https://www.cnn.com/2023/10/14/health/mental-health-israel-hamas-wellness/index.html
Tips to Look After Your Mental Health During Scary World Events
https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/articles/tips-look-after-your-mental-health-during-scary-world-events
Stress Management Coaching inside the Work-Life Harmony Club:
https://www.worklifeharmonyclub.com/
In this episode, Meg chats with licensed clinical therapist and parenting coach Deborah Winters about managing anxiety in healthy ways that improve our relationships with the people we love the most. Deborah gives insight into her entrepreneurship journey and tips for handling life's "WTH" moments. She explains how her desire for support & community led to the creation of her business and The Confident Mom's Club.
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In these episode, I chat with Business Growth Strategist and Certified Director of Operations Danielle Fisher about how to delegate effectively at home and in business. Danielle believes that delegation is a form of self-care (AMEN!) and walks us through her process for helping her clients:
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In this episode, Meg chats with Menstrual Cycle Syncing Coach Briana Villegas. They discuss the importance of understanding menstrual cycles in relation to productivity and overall well being. Briana explains that women have an infradian rhythm in addition to the more commonly known circadian rhythm, which can affect how much rest and food they need throughout their 30-day cycle. She gives us a refresher on the four phases of the menstrual cycle and suggests ways in which women can use each phase to connect with their intuition and anchor themselves in their values, priorities, and boundaries. By understanding their cycles, women can create a life that takes into account their cyclical nature, leading to greater productivity and overall wellness.
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DISCLAIMER:
This podcast is not intended as a source for medical advice. It is for informational purposes only.
No material on this site is intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard here.
The Address Your Stress Workshop is coming up! It's a 90-minute interactive workshop designed to help stressed out women entrepreneurs step out of chaos and into a life of ease and calm.
In this episode, Meg gives a sneak peek into the workshop, where you'll learn how to:
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Register for the workshop at worklifeharmonyclub.com.
REFERENCES:
McGonigal, K. (2016). The Upside of Stress: Why Stress Is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It. Penguin.
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In this episode, Meg introduces the Work-Life Harmony Club, an online community for women entrepreneurs who are tired of chasing "work-life balance." Inside the community, you'll get regular stress management coaching, quarterly business growth workshops, and three layers of accountability in the form of weekly goal setting & reviews, coworking session, and accountability pods. You can learn more about The Work-Life Harmony Club here.
Meg also recaps the importance of social connection in staying mentally healthy and gives an overview of the four most common stress responses: fight, flight, freeze, and fawn.
She introduces the concept of the tend-and-befriend stress response, which leads to seeking social connection and affiliation in times of stress. (Women tend to be REALLY good at this!)
We discuss venting to a friend as a way to help us process emotions and seek a new perspective when approaching problems, and Meg breaks down 8 things you should consider before venting to a friend.
In this episode, Meg talks about social health as one of the dimensions of wellness. She highlights that people need people, as healthy and secure relationships help us stay well, reduce anxiety, and build resilience. She also notes that social stress can contribute to self-doubt, especially for business owners doing their best to show up in the online space.
Connecting with others can help us to shift our attention outward, maintain perspective, and stay grounded. Meg provides tips on making meaningful connections, even for those who are tight on time, and emphasizes that social connections should be prioritized.
Some of the key points are:
If you are struggling with your mental health, please do not hesitate to reach out to a licensed health care provider. Resources can be found here.
In this episode, Meg chats with Life and Business Coach Marci Barker about how to hold yourself accountable to your goals and values and how to use accountability to work through your struggles. Marci breaks down the process, which is outlined in her book The Accountability Code.
Marci gives details on her accountability process and how she's used it herself to accomplish her goals. Meg and Marci also discuss loving their bodies (and raising daughters to do the same), being selfish, and avoiding burnout.
Get your free copy of Marci's book, The Accountability Code, at marcibarker.com.
In this episode, I'll get a little bit personal. I'll share a few things I've learned through trial and error on my podcasting journey.
Click here to learn more about the Confidently You Virtual Summit, happening February 15-17, 2023.
In this episode, we'll cover tips for setting healthy social media boundaries and stepping away from the phone!
In this episode, host Meg Bingham breaks down a NEW way to view setting New Year Resolutions.
Here's a sneak peek:
Takeaway 1: Take advantage of the Fresh Start Effect
Takeaway 2: Keep it simple & seek support
Takeaway 3: Prioritize rest and respect your natural rhythms
Chat with Meg about building your burnout-proof business here.
In my first ever SOLO episode, I share a bit about my personal journey to entrepreneurship, and what I'm doing in 2021 to make it my BEST year yet.
The first thing I’ve been working on this year, and something you can do no matter what stage of business you’re in, is start building an email list.
Why is this important? Your email list is traffic you OWN. Now, that sounds silly...of course we don’t own people. But, you own their information, which they’ve voluntarily given you...because you solve a problem for them. When you own their information, you’ll have people to sell to at any time.
You’ll need four things to create your lead funnel:
Listen to the full episode for tips and best practices!
In this episode, Monica shares her top tips for building a business that supports your marriage, and a marriage that supports your business. Trust me when I say, they are gooooood.
Monica has a FREE masterclass coming up, called “How to Stay Happily Married While Scaling Your 7-Figure Business.” Go check it out here!
View the full episode transcript here.
View the full episode transcript here.
Money can feel awkward to talk about...especially as entrepreneurs, where we have to ask people for money regularly in order to continue doing what we love.
Janae, who has been a Finance Educator for over a decade, makes the great point that we've become separated from what money is.
Money itself has no value. It's just a way to represent an exchange of value.
Charging people for your products and services are NOT a punishment. You're providing value!
Listen to the full episode to learn more about the history of money (and why wanting more is not a bad thing!)
Be sure to follow Janae over on Instagram! @JanaeTalksMoney
After a lifetime of yo-yo dieting, Karen discovered the not-so secret process that finally enabled her to lose 100+ pounds without harsh diets and restrictions that made her miserable. Now a weight loss and life coach, Karen helps women lose weight for the last time.
Join Karen in her Facebook Group Women Losing Weight for the Last time.
Professional Organizer Ashley Stuart teaches us how to overcome the 5 most common barriers that keep us trapped in cluttered spaces:
Join Ashley in her Facebook Group Rethinking Clutter for practical, actionable decluttering tips and tricks.
Learn more about Alli, her cookbook, and her affordable Cooking at Home course by visiting longbournfarm.com.
Abbey is currently taking applications for her program, The Media Visibility Accelerator. It's the #1 media visibility group coaching program in the world!
Abbey also has a scholarship program for working moms. Click here to learn more or visit abbeygibb.com.
Abbey is currently taking applications for her program, The Media Visibility Accelerator. It's the #1 media visibility group coaching program in the world!
Abbey also has a scholarship program for working moms. Click here to learn more or visit abbeygibb.com.
Get your FREE ticket for the Passive Profits Summit coming up October 15th by clicking here.
Get your free copy of Julianne's book and learn more about her group coaching program by visiting inspiredlifementor.com.
In this episode, faith-based business coach Elise Smith shares her #1 tip for avoiding entrepreneur burnout. Find out more about how Elise helps Christian women entrepreneurs scale their businesses by visiting divinelydrivenresults.com
In this episode, my friend and Certified Life Coach Kamini Wood shares her #1 tip for avoiding boss mama burnout. Find out more about how Kamini helps high achievers overcome overwhelm and create the life they want at kaminiwood.com.
In this episode, Chantelle Turner, Founder of Stonger Mommy and Not Yet Notable shares her #1 tip for beating boss mama burnout.
In this episode, Brooke Markevicius, Founder of Allobee, shares her #1 for avoiding boss mama burnout. Find out more about how Brooke is building an amazing inclusive economy for freelancing mamas at allobee.com.
In this episode, Passive Profit Queen Amy Jo of Her Own Magic lets us in on her #1 tip for avoiding boss mama burnout. Find out more about Amy's upcoming Passive Profit Summit at herownmagic.com.
Be sure to join our Facebook group for bonus training from our expert guests and weekly Boss Mama marketing workshops. Click here to join. See you on the inside!