As we move through this full, emotionally rich time of year, so many gifted, sensitive, deeply capable women find themselves bumping up against the same invisible wall: capacity.

Not the imagined version of what we wish we could hold… but our real, lived, present-moment capacity — the kind that shows up in our bodies, our nervous systems, and the truth of our current season.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing a mindset shift that has genuinely changed my life.
It’s helped me move through busy or overstimulating seasons with more honesty, clarity, and grace — and I think it may do the same for you.

We explore:

• Why gifted, high-capacity women chronically overestimate what they can hold
• The difference between “perceived capacity” and your actual nervous system capacity
• How childhood roles, emotional attunement, and being “the responsible one” shape this dynamic
• Somatic signs your body is whispering that you’re at your limit
• A simple 3-question capacity check to help you make more grounded choices
• What it looks like to orient your life toward presence rather than pressure

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And as always, thank you for being here. I hope this episode brings you a little more clarity, a little more kindness toward yourself, and a deeper sense of peace as you move through this season.

The Gift of Rest Workshop (On-Demand)

My holiday workshop is now available to watch anytime, and it includes a beautifully designed workbook to help you apply the teachings in a personal and practical way.

I also added something new: a custom AI tool called "The Gift of Rest Guide"! This personalized companion can support you throughout the holiday season with capacity check-ins, weekly planning, grounding practices, and simple guidance for navigating emotional overload. Think of it as a little "Dr. Andrea" in your back pocket!

(Note: This bonus is available only through January 15, 2026, so now is an ideal time to access the workshop and begin using the guide throughout the coming weeks.)

👉 Link to the workshop

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