To all the strong, independent, and successful women out there - Cheers to you! In this episode, Ludmila sits down and calls out to all you high-achieving women out there to slow down and remember to tap into your feminine energy.  While you absolutely deserve to celebrate the fierce spirit and unwavering resilience that have brought you to where you are - hyper independence comes at a high cost, especially in your relationships. That is why beyond your accolades and accomplishments, it is also important to connect with your femininity and emotional vulnerability with your partner.  Tune in as Ludmila reveals the costs of uber independence in relationships, ways to slow down and stop operating out of anxiety, and the things you can do to start bringing pleasure into your life — be it cooking pasta from scratch, listening to our favorite artist’s music, or buying some nice fresh flowers at the store! (Have you done any of these things recently? If not, you should! You deserve to celebrate yourself, and the woman you are to become.) Remember that it’s okay be your own lady boss while at the same time being open to receiving. So, join in this conversation with Ludmila and learn how to create a fulfilling life and a deep relationship with your partner as an uber-independent woman today!    KEY POINTS: Tapping into your feminine energy  Who are you beyond your accolades and achievements?  The balance between being open to receiving and leading  How being too productive can be a form of a trauma response Learn how to slow down and don’t pressure yourself!  The importance of celebrating yourself as a woman How women can thrive without sacrificing their life in pursuit Deciding who you can become as a woman    QUOTABLES: “You don't have to be all the time in this fight-flight state — where if you take a break, you think it's not productive. And this is what I see a lot with successful women.” “I think we need to celebrate the understanding of successful women that we are ready to let go of the pressure and of the responses within ourselves that think — if we don't do more, we are not deserving. And we don't know how relaxation even looks like. I want to celebrate women who are now deciding to claim that they are worthy of saying that: We don't have to do it alone. We can be supported and rely on men in our life, even on our friends.’”   Like what you're hearing? Share the love and this episode with your friends, family, and loved ones. Or, leave a review so others can find this episode and get connected!    www.ludmilawoodruff.com   IG | instagram.com/ludmilawoodruff     Deeply Connected is produced by Instapodcasts (visit at www.instapodcasts.com)