Burnout is a state of mental and physical exhaustion, usually related to your work situation. Paradoxically, the more passionate and responsible you are, the more likely you are to burn out since you’ll be unwilling to stop at times of being overwhelmed, not wanting to make others pick up the slack. Ninety-three per cent of adults in the UK have symptoms of burnout, according to a mental health charity. It is a relatively recent standard of contemporary lives to spend most of our days working, not to mention commuting, raising children and taking care of your health, house, pets and belonging ..read more

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In this episode of the Girls That Create podcast, award-winning writer Jess Rinker sat down with host Erin Prather Stafford to discuss her journey as a writer, her creative process, and the importance of challenging oneself in storytelling. Rinker was also candid about her experiences as a caregiver and how writing has become her solace during challenging times. Listen to the full interview with Jess Rinker on Word of Mom Radio Flexibility and adaptability are crucial in writing, and Rinker exemplifies this through her work. She mentioned how she tries to explore different categories and medi ..read more

Erin welcomes back author and educational psychologist Michele Borba, Ed.D., to discuss how teaching kids empathy can prevent bullying (including cyberbullying) and is vital for children’s mental health. Dr. Borba is the author of UnSelfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me-World and Thrivers: The Surprising Reasons Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine. Empathy is not a trait we are inherently born with, but a skill that can be cultivated over time. This episode revolves around the role of emotional literacy in unlocking empathy, the impact of the pandemic on children’s ..read more