Episode 56: Smart Habits for Caring for Your Mental Health with Dr. Elizabeth Miller

Smart Habits for Caring for Your Mental Health with Dr. Elizabeth Miller There is a lot of responsibility and uncertainty that comes with being a freelancer and a small business owner. Many of us often struggle with feelings of overwhelm and anxiety, and the pandemic has certainly exacerbated this to such an extent that some people could barely function due to constantly feeling worried and not knowing what to expect. Our worlds have been turned upside down, and many people have been feeling guilty that they don’t seem to be able to function the same way they did before. We’ve been talking about discussing the topic of caring for your mental health on the podcast for a long time, but let’s be honest, we’re not experts on this topic. So, we decided to find someone who is, and we’re thrilled to welcome today’s guest, Dr. Elizabeth Miller, who will help us normalize this topic and offer some helpful advice. Elizabeth is a psychotherapist, researcher, speaker, and mom of two, who specializes in women’s mental health, chronic illness, and compassion-focused trauma recovery. She opened her private clinical practice, Elizabeth Miller Therapy, after identifying a need for an integrative and holistic approach to healing. She provides support for women, teenagers, couples, and families, who are looking for a mind-body approach to mental health. Elizabeth merges modern neuroscience with research-based mind-body techniques to help her clients obtain optimal health. Please visit www.ElizabethMillerTherapy.com for more information. Elizabeth also founded a company called Well Mind Body to provide educational resources to help people live their lives to the fullest by helping connect mind body and spirit. Tune in to hear our conversation on: • Elizabeth’s clinical practice and what areas she specializes in • What solopreneurs and freelancers can do to manage feelings of stress, pressure, and uncertainty in a healthy way • How to handle feeling isolated and how to manage introvert tendencies and social anxiety • Elizabeth’s tips on managing perfectionism and overcoming the feeling of not being good enough • How solopreneurs and small business owners can overcome self-doubt and imposter syndrome and start valuing their own work • Elizabeth’s advice for parents who, especially after the last couple of years, feel drained and don’t feel like their normal selves • What resources, tools, and strategies are often overlooked or used inconsistently when it comes to supporting mental health • What smart habits have been crucial for Elizabeth in her life and career and how she protects the boundaries between her work and personal life Resources we mentioned in this episode: • Dr. Elizabeth Miller’s website • Follow Elizabeth on Instagram and Facebook • Follow Well Mind Body on Instagram • Look Ma’, No Hands podcast by Laura Max Rose: episodes with Elizabeth on social isolation and the feeling of shame during the pandemic and navigating stress and life transitions with kids • Stress Less, Accomplish More: Meditation for Extraordinary Performance by Emily Fletcher • Harmoni necklace: Use discount code WELLMINDBODY If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, know that there are resources and professionals who can help. Reach out to your physician, your local mental health hotline, or someone you trust and let them know you need help. See the full list of links and resources for this episode: https://smarthabitsfortranslators.com/podcast-episodes/56