Katie McDonald on Self-Care, Productivity, and Transforming Your Life After Corporate Burnout In this podcast episode, we dive into an inspiring conversation with Katie McDonald, creator of the Be Nourished journal. Katie shares her transformative journey from a demanding corporate career that led to severe mental and physical health crises, to embracing self-care, alternative health, and plant-based nutrition. Her focus on the powerful balance between self-care and productivity challenges the myth that self-care hampers success. Listen as Katie discusses the importance of asking ‘What do I need?’ to maintain energy, creativity, and efficiency. This episode is an essential guide for high achievers, especially Gen X and Boomers, navigating new entrepreneurial ventures. Learn about creating a balanced daily routine, the significance of transition rituals, and the practical tools Katie offers to foster a healthier, more intentional life. Katies Websitehttps://bnourished.com/ 00:00 Introduction to Katie McDonald03:57 Katie's Journey from Corporate to Self-Care04:55 The Importance of Self-Care05:30 Balancing Self-Care and Productivity06:58 The Power of Saying No07:32 Managing Time and Self12:13 The Be Nourished Journal15:32 Differences in Work-Life Balance Between Genders18:10 The Dangers of Pushing the River19:20 Understanding Your Energy Cycles19:58 Crafting Your Perfect Day21:50 Balancing Productivity and Relaxation24:59 Creating Effective Transition Rituals16:59 Reflecting on Daily Triumphs and Growth28:00 Exploring New Passions and Projects28:52 Connecting and Finding Resources---------- Grey Matters is Sponsored by:  Magai AIhttp://dott.to/magaiUse coupon code DOTTOTECH30 to save 30% Ground Newshttp://dott.to/groundnewsto save 40% 💻Join us for our live events every week: https://dottotech.com/event-registrat... 🥰Support Dotto Tech on Patreon: / dottotech👩🏻‍🎤Learn more from Viveka at https://www.beyondthedreamboard.com/blog Beyond the DreamboardArticles by Post Executive Coach — Beyond the DreamboardI will guide you through the process of identifying what that purpose is and how to pivot your life around it. We won’t just focus on business strategy. 📘Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DottoTech/📸Instagram: https://instagram.com/dottotech/---------- Sponsored by: http://dott.to/groundnewshttp://dott.to/magai 💻Join us for our live events every week: https://dottotech.com/event-registrat... 🥰Support Dotto Tech on Patreon: / dottotech👩🏻‍🎤Learn more from Viveka at https://www.beyondthedreamboard.com/blog Beyond the DreamboardArticles by Post Executive Coach — Beyond the DreamboardI will guide you through the process of identifying what that purpose is and how to pivot your life around it. We won’t just focus on business strategy. 📘Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DottoTech/📸Instagram: https://instagram.com/dottotech/