Ep.2/Self-Care in the Tornado
Even when we are strong, it can be hard to overcome the mountain. We need to reset and refocus on self-care, knowing we're not alone.
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There are seasons when everything hits at once.
The funding falls through.
The board goes silent.
The family needs more than you have to give.
And somehow, you're still expected to show up smiling.
This episode of It’s Only Mountains is about those times—the ones that spin like a tornado through your life, ripping up your routines, peace, and plans. And it’s about what it means to care for yourself in the middle of that storm, not just after it’s over.
We talk about:
How to recognize when you’re in survival mode
The myth of "waiting for things to calm down" before caring for yourself
Real-world strategies to ground yourself when everything feels out of control
Why rest, boundaries, and slowing down are acts of resistance—not retreat
The quiet power of perseverance when no one sees your fight
This is for the nonprofit leader holding her team together while grieving in private.
For the mother still making meals while mourning her own needs.
For the builder who can’t afford to fall apart, but needs a moment to exhale.
Self-care in the tornado isn’t about spa days or silence.
It’s about finding sacred moments of pause, clarity, and truth—right in the middle of the chaos.
Because even when everything is swirling, you still matter.
And even in the storm, you’re still worthy of care.
