Balancing Act: Heather Rhodes on Self-Care and Boundaries
Episode Overview
Heather emphasizes the importance of self-care and boundaries when supporting someone with mental health or addiction issues. The self-care wheel is introduced, covering physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual, personal, professional, and financial aspects of well-being. Addressing the impact on relationships, spirituality, and finances when dealing with a loved one's addiction or mental health struggles. Heather highlights the necessity of maintaining physical well-being while caring for others. The episode provides valuable insight and guidance for anyone navigating the complexities of supporting a loved one's mental health or addiction journey.
I hope that you will look at the self-care will and ask yourself what you need to fix in order to have more balance in your life. And also that you will draw that heart around yourself and only allow the good things inside it, like love and peace and understanding and to be able to live out your thoughts that you have that are great thoughts and ideas and dreams and enjoy your life with those that you love.
Heather Rhodes knows firsthand the emotional toll of caring for someone with mental health or addiction issues. In this episode of 'Fixing the Fix', she dives into the crucial topic of self-care and boundary-setting. Heather introduces listeners to the 'self-care wheel', a tool that covers physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual, personal, professional, and financial aspects of well-being. She shares her personal journey, highlighting the importance of prioritizing one's own health to avoid burnout and emotional exhaustion.
Heather encourages listeners to visualize a protective barrier around themselves, allowing in only positive emotions and experiences. She discusses how neglecting self-care can impact relationships, spirituality, and finances, urging everyone to find balance in all areas of life. This episode is a must-listen for anyone supporting a loved one through mental health or addiction struggles, offering practical advice and heartfelt encouragement.