Are you tired of wearing your exhaustion like a badge of honor? In this episode of the Calm Your Daily Stress Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Nikia Smith to talk about the very real weight of burnout that so many of us carry as busy women.

Dr. Nikia Smith is a board-certified anesthesiologist, wellness coach, and the founder of She Is Fire Forged. Drawing from over a decade in high-stress medicine, she helps high-achieving women of color overcome burnout, set guilt-free boundaries, and reclaim their peace. She is an expert at helping leaders choose softness over mere survival.

• Nikia shares her own story of hitting rock bottom. She explains how hitting a wall helped her start her burnout recovery.
• She explains why women feel forced to do it all. She shares how we can finally let go of that heavy pressure.
• She talks about the early warning signs of exhaustion. She shows us how to catch burnout before it takes over.
• She discusses the true power of admitting you are not fine. She explains why being honest with yourself opens the door to healing.
• Nikia shares simple daily habits that restore your energy. She explains how small moments of rest fit into your busy day.
• Nikia talks about accepting help from the people around you. She shows why receiving support is actually a superpower for women.
• She explains how fun hobbies can lift your spirit. She shares why bringing joy back into your routine helps you heal from burnout.
• She talks about protecting your precious peace and time. She shares simple phrases to use before you say yes to new demands.
• She explains why leaning on a loving community is so important. She shares how real connection keeps burnout away for good.

Contacting Nikia

Website: https://sheisfireforged.com/

On Socials

IG: https://www.instagram.com/nikiasmithmd

Blogpost: https://therelaxationlounge.info/is-it-burnout-how-to-know-and-what-to-do/

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