{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F50c21fd9-a710-4cfc-98d5-9169959b0b13","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"Shame-Free Wellness: Breaking Hustle Culture and Reclaiming Self-Worth with Dr. Portia Preston\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/50c21fd9-a710-4cfc-98d5-9169959b0b13\"></iframe>","title":"Shame-Free Wellness: Breaking Hustle Culture and Reclaiming Self-Worth with Dr. Portia Preston","description":"In this episode of Mind Over Matter, Dr. Portia Preston\u2014TEDx speaker, public health leader, and author of Hustle, Flow, or Let It Go\u2014shares a blueprint for shame-free wellness. Drawing from her work at the CDC, Deloitte, and her lived experience navigating burnout, ADHD, and depression, Dr. Preston unpacks how hustle culture traps us in cycles of shame and self-comparison. She introduces her SANE Cycle (Slow down, Acknowledge, Navigate, Evaluate) and explains how boundaries, self-compassion, and intentional living create space for authentic well-being. This is a conversation about redefining success, letting go of \u201cshoulds,\u201d and reclaiming peace beyond productivity.\nAbout the Guest\u00a0\u00a0\nDr. Portia Preston is a wellness strategist, TEDx speaker, and author who blends science, lived experience, and storytelling to challenge toxic hustle culture. She is the creator of The SANE Blueprint and advocates for accessible, shame-free approaches to health and leadership.\nKey Takeaways\u00a0\u00a0\n\n\nHustle culture is fueled by societal \u201cshoulds,\u201d not personal truth. Recognizing this helps break cycles of shame.\n\n\nTrue wellness is not productivity\u2014it\u2019s permission to pause, pivot, and honor your own rhythm.\n\n\nThe SANE Cycle (Slow down, Acknowledge, Navigate, Evaluate) offers a practical framework for decision-making and healing.\n\n\nBoundaries aren\u2019t walls\u2014they are bridges to self-respect and healthier relationships.\n\n\nShame-free wellness means meeting yourself where you are without comparison to societal norms.\n\n\nSelf-compassion is essential, and sometimes requires \u201ccommunity-activated compassion\u201d from trusted allies.\n\n\nADHD and executive function challenges can be reframed through flexibility, self-kindness, and adapting pace.\n\n\nEnergy vampires exist, even at home or work\u2014protecting your energy with clear boundaries is key to thriving.\n\n\nWorth is not earned through exhaustion; wellness is found in boundaries, breath, and self-acceptance.\n\n\nConnect with Dr. Portia Preston\u00a0\u00a0\nWebsite: portiapreston.com\nPre-Order her book - Hustle, Flow, or Let It Go? from her website, available with all retailers worldwide.\nSocial Media: @DrPortiaPreston\nWant to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PodMatch.\n\n\nDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\n\n\nCHECK PODCAST SHOWS &amp; BE A GUEST:\n\n\nTune to all our 19 podcasts: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-network/healthymindbyavik\n\n\nSubscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/\n\n\nJoin Community: https://nas.io/healthymind\n\n\nOUR SERVICESBusiness Podcast Management - https://ourofferings.healthymindbyavik.com/corporatepodcasting/Individual Podcast Management - https://ourofferings.healthymindbyavik.com/Podcasting/Share Your Story With World - https://ourofferings.healthymindbyavik.com/shareyourstory\nSTAY TUNED AND FOLLOW US!Medium - https://medium.com/@contentbyavikYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@healthymindbyavikInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/healthyminds.pod/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymindLinkedin Page - https://www.linkedin.com/company/healthymindbyavikLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/avikchakrabortypodcaster/Twitter - https://twitter.com/podhealthclubPinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/Avikpodhealth/\nSHARE YOUR REVIEW\n\n\nShare your Google Review - https://www.podpage.com/bizblend/reviews/new/\n\n\nShare a video testimonial to be featured on our site - https://famewall.healthymindbyavik.com/\n\n\n#podmatch #healthymind #HealthyMindByAvik #wellness #mentalhealthpodcast #selfcare #boundaries #mindfulnessmatters #success #selflove #positivity #growthmindset #mentalhealthawareness #wellbeing #podcastcommunity #trending","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/f5e0dd22-67b6-47ee-9cda-03355850cb4a/zdjkyi5qcgc.jpg"}