# EP: 4 Breaking the Sacrificer Mentality: How Women Can Set Boundaries, Avoid Burnout and Thrive

An episode of [This Is How She Does It! Helping Corporate Working Moms Move from Burnout, Overwhelm and Mental Load to Balance and Abundance](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1789848815), 13 Mar 2025, 47 min.

Audio: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/58d2nnjc2n4sepeu/Shawna_Final_2_btevi.mp3

“It’s about really taking ownership for what you want to sign up for and how you want to deliver it. And so this means, in some ways, taking a little bit more of the CEO mentality at Work, even if you're not the CEO!" - Shawna Samuel In this episode of This Is How She Does It, we dive into executive leadership, productivity, and sustainable success with the incredible Shawna Samuel—executive leadership and productivity coach for women, host of the Mental Offload podcast, and founder of the Mental Offload coaching practice. With an MBA from Yale and extensive experience leading corporate teams globally, Shawna understands the unique challenges women face in balancing high-powered careers with family life. She shares her personal journey through corporate leadership, motherhood, and the career pivot she made during the pandemic. Tune in as we discuss: ✅ The power of mental offloading and why it’s a game-changer for working moms ✅ How to build strong support systems at home and in the workplace ✅ The secret to working more effectively, not just efficiently ✅ How to reclaim your time and energy while pushing back against societal pressures ✅ Why burnout isn’t the price of success—and what to do instead If you’re ready to redefine productivity, create a more sustainable work-life balance, and lead with confidence, this episode is for you! 🔗 Connect with Shawna Samuel: • Podcast: The Mental Offload Podcast with host Shawna Samuel • Instagram: @Shawna/TheMentalOffload • Free Guide: How to Log Off and Leave Work Behind - Shutdown Ritual Connect with Angela: 💬 What did you think of this episode? I'd love to hear from you! Come find me on LinkedIn!

## Chapters

- 7:13 Sacrificing Boundaries Halts Career Progress
- 15:40 Prioritizing Self-Care Like a Phone Battery
- 25:20 Rethinking Mom Guilt
- 32:25 Building a Supportive Home Team
- 45:41 5 Key Takeaways

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