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Social Leopards Podcast @socialleopards.bsky.social · 58m

Don’t reset, recharge! Are you chasing productivity every weekend? Discover how trading perfection for real rest can transform your Sundays.

👉 Episode 49: socialleopards.podbean.com
#SimplifyYourLife #MindfulLiving #LifeBalance

Social Leopards Podcast @socialleopards.bsky.social · 23h

Since I’ve started focusing on a routine to recharge rather than a routine to reset, I have subconsciously been sending a message to myself that I am important. My interests are important. – Anonymous

Social Leopards Podcast @socialleopards.bsky.social · 2d

Struggling to balance productivity & rest? Join us as we rethink routines & embrace a new way to unwind. Episode 49 of Social Leopards is available now.
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💬 Question: What’s your favorite way to relax & unwind on the weekend?

#AnxietyRelief #SelfCareTips

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Social Leopards Podcast @socialleopards.bsky.social · 2d

Blog post alert! Taking time to rest and reset may help you tackle the week with less stress.
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The Gentle Art of Unwinding

Rediscovering Peace in a World That Never Pauses

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Social Leopards Podcast @socialleopards.bsky.social · 3d

New episode alert! Episode 49 chooses the path of rest instead of trending social media advice to rev up and prepare for the week ahead. This week, I’m exploring a softer approach: www.podbean.com/eas/pb-hssjk...

49. Choosing Rest Over Reset

This episode contrasts the viral "Sunday reset" with a gentler "Sunday recharge," featuring a somewhat anonymous Substack creator, who writes about choosing rest over productivity. It highlights simpl...

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Social Leopards Podcast @socialleopards.bsky.social · 4d

I sometimes struggle to name my own needs, because I spent so long prioritizing everyone else’s. And when I finally wanted something for myself, the first feeling I have? Guilt. How about you?

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Social Leopards Podcast @socialleopards.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you for the "drink water" reminder ... I need that today!

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Social Leopards Podcast @socialleopards.bsky.social · 5d

While this is paraphrased in order to share out of context, these words from L. were powerful for me:

Boundaries are not betrayals. Softness isn’t weakness. You don’t have to earn rest, or love, or understanding to break the cycle; you have the responsibility to heal.

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Social Leopards Podcast @socialleopards.bsky.social · 5d

Breaking cycles starts with a single question: What do YOU need right now? The answers are found in Episode 48: www.podbean.com/eas/pb-nvfvu...

#youmatter #oldestdaughter #lifeskills #socialleopards #emotionalhealing #healingjourney #oldestdaughter #socialleopards #Adulting #adulthood

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Social Leopards Podcast @socialleopards.bsky.social · 7d

Are you the oldest daughter in your family? Do you feel you’re different than your siblings? Eldest Daughter Syndrome is a thing, and some days I really feel it.

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Social Leopards Podcast @socialleopards.bsky.social · 9d

What happens when you realize your own needs matter—maybe for the very first time? Episode 48: podbean.com/eas/pb-nvfvu...

#eldestdaughtersyndrome #oldestdaughter #socialleopards #emotionalhealing #healingjourney #Adulting #SelfAwareness #Resilience #Adulthood #Empowerment

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Social Leopards Podcast @socialleopards.bsky.social · 10d

Blog post alert! Ready to boost your self-worth today? ✨ What’s your secret for adding a sprinkle of happiness into your routine? Share your go-to tip below! Then read the blog for my take: open.substack.com/pub/socialle...

Surprising Ways to Sprinkle Self-Worth into Your Everyday Life

Because You Deserve a Little Extra Sparkle

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Social Leopards Podcast @socialleopards.bsky.social · 10d

New episode alert! This week, I’m featuring a story by Substack creator L (Letters from L) about her experience as the oldest daughter and overcoming her past. As an oldest daughter myself, I found it insightful. Connect to Episode 48: www.podbean.com/eas/pb-nvfvu...

48. Eldest Daughter Syndrome: The Burden of Childhood Responsibility

In this episode, host Beth reads a letter from "L" about Eldest Daughter Syndrome — the emotional toll of being thrust into caregiving, responsibility, and perfectionism early in life. Through persona...

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Social Leopards Podcast @socialleopards.bsky.social · 11d

I like the imagery of this statement!

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Social Leopards Podcast @socialleopards.bsky.social · 11d

Love this.

Social Leopards Podcast @socialleopards.bsky.social · 11d

Affirmation for today: Every experience, good or bad, adds to my inner strength.

Social Leopards Podcast @socialleopards.bsky.social · 12d

Just placed an order for three bracelets! Fabulous store, peeps! Glad we found each other here on Bsky.

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Social Leopards Podcast @socialleopards.bsky.social · 12d

You don’t need to be constantly achieving to be worthy of love.—Salwa

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Shadows of Control @shadowsofcontrol.bsky.social · 13d

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. To honour it, I’ve opened the Shadows of Control Supporter subscriptions at 35% off — a quiet, survivor-centered home for reflection, healing, and connection.

Thank you to everyone who supports this work. 💜

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#DVAM2025

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Social Leopards Podcast @socialleopards.bsky.social · 13d

Motherhood and Divorce – From Zero to Stability… What does it really look like to start over with nothing but hope—and two small hands holding yours? Listen to Episode 47 (After the Divorce, I Started Over with Nothing) today: www.podbean.com/eas/pb-cbbbx...
#Motherhood #DivorceSupport

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Social Leopards Podcast @socialleopards.bsky.social · 15d

Starting over wasn’t beautiful. It was brutal. But it gave me something no one can take away. A kind of quiet, grounded self-respect. The kind that comes from knowing what you’ve survived.—Salwa

Social Leopards Podcast @socialleopards.bsky.social · 16d

Starting Over After the Divorce… What does it really mean to start over from nothing? This story from Substack creator Salwa will change the way you see resilience. Listen here or from your preferred podcast platform: www.podbean.com/eas/pb-cbbbx...
#Divorce #DivorceSupport #HealthyBoundaries

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Social Leopards Podcast @socialleopards.bsky.social · 17d

Blog post alert! As we all know, healing is a journey. This week, I’m reflecting on the hope that carries us on following a difficult divorce. Link: open.substack.com/pub/socialle...

Embracing Hope and Healing After Divorce

Starting Over

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Social Leopards Podcast @socialleopards.bsky.social · 17d

New episode alert! Featuring the deeply personal writing of Substack creator Salwa, this story dives into the messiness of rebuilding a life after divorce, with nothing but hope and resilience.
Connect with Episode 47: www.podbean.com/eas/pb-cbbbx...

47. After the Divorce, I Started Over With Nothing

If you’ve ever wondered what it truly takes to begin again at the end of a marriage when life seems to be literally falling apart all around you, this episode is for you. Beth shares a story of raw, u...

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Social Leopards Podcast @socialleopards.bsky.social · 18d

Affirmation for the day – I offer encouragement and warmth, uplifting those around me.