Are you a spa owner and a mom feeling the weight of trying to do it all? You're not alone! Juggling self-care, running a spa business, and parenting can leave you feeling overwhelmed and drained. But fear not, because in this episode of The Spa Business Mastery Podcast, Kirsten is joined by Dr. Sue McCredie from Soulfull Medicine to shed light on the journey of maintaining well-being as a spa mama. This topic is all about our role as caregivers and how to make sense of the ever-present and ever-changing job that challenges our ability to feel peace and balance in both your personal and professional life.

Key takeaways of this podcast:

• ⚖️ Finding Balance: Discover practical tips to balance self-care and caregiving in the fast-paced world of spa entrepreneurship, ensuring your well-being remains a top priority.
  
  
• 👸🏻 Transformative Insights: Dive into Dr. Sue McCredie's journey from pediatrician to coaching midlife women, and learn valuable lessons that can help you navigate your own path with grace and resilience.
  
  
• 🧘‍♀️ Elevating Wellness Practices: Explore powerful wellness techniques that you can implement in your spa business to enhance the experience for both your clients and staff, creating a harmonious environment for all.
  
  
• 🤰 Parenthood and Entrepreneurship: Master the art of managing parenting and entrepreneurship in the spa industry, finding equilibrium between your family life and your business endeavors.
  
  
• ✨ Personal Growth: Delve into the fascinating world of numerology and tarot with Dr. Sue, unlocking new avenues for self-discovery and personal growth that can enrich both your personal and professional life.

 

I think it's less about achieving something and more about just the grace of the journey. - Dr. Sue McCreadie

 

The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:00 - Introduction to Soulful Medicine 

00:03:39 - The Challenges of Balancing Caregiving and Entrepreneurship

00:09:20 - Tuning into the Seasons of Life

00:11:59 - Shifting Expectations and Health as Balance

00:13:31 - Flexing and Flowing Between Responsibilities

00:13:49 - Setting Expectations and Boundaries

00:17:01 - Problem-solving versus Witnessing

00:18:38 - Mama Archetypes: Visionary and Giver

00:19:57 - Mama Archetypes: Inspirational and Detail

00:25:33 - Shifting Boundaries in Parenting

00:27:36 - Importance of Hiring Help

00:28:27 - Utilizing Personality Types in Business

00:29:33 - Embracing Details in Business

00:30:33 - Embracing the Journey of Entrepreneurship

00:33:32 - Self-Care for Mom Entrepreneurs 

 

Bonus: Take the Mama Archetype Quiz!

Embark on a journey of self-discovery by taking the Mama Archetypes Quiz, curated by Dr. Sue McCreadie. Gain valuable insights into your personality type and learn how to optimize your life, work, and relationships based on your unique archetype.

Motherhood and spa entrepreneurship are both a calling most of us can never choose between so it’s more critical than ever to manage the expectations we have for ourselves and our business. Tune in to this episode and take the first step towards a more fulfilling and sustainable journey in both parenthood and your career!