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HERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS EPISODE:

What challenges have you faced in balancing your career and personal life? 

How do you navigate doubts or comparisons in your own journey?

In this episode, you can expect an engaging conversation with Dr. Barb Thompson who shares her remarkable journey from a hesitant graduate student to a successful operational psychologist in the military and opens up about the mentors who inspired her and the inner voice that pushed her to overcome doubts. 

Amanda and Dr. Barb Thompson dive into the challenges of balancing a demanding career with motherhood, shedding light on the mental load many women face and the importance of expressing thoughts and feelings for personal clarity and stress relief.

Tune in and gain valuable insights into navigating career changes, managing comparisons in the workplace, and aligning your personal values with your life choices. This episode is a great reminder that embracing your unique path can lead to meaningful growth and fulfillment.

MEET DR. BARB THOMPSON:

Dr. Barb Thompson is a Military Spouse, mom of 5, Military Mental Health Advocate, and Operational Psychologist providing technical expertise, consultation, direct operational support, process improvement, program validation, and research in support of Military operations.

TOPICS COVERED ON BREAKING FREE FROM MENTAL OVERLOAD:

• The impact of mentors on personal and professional growth
• The mental load women carry and its impact on well-being.
• How to balance a demanding career with parenting challenges.
• The importance of vocalizing thoughts and feelings

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• Grab your FREE Coaching Tools
• Sign up to my Private Coaching, Transforming You
• Apply for my Stand Alone 1:1 Private Coaching Session

CONNECT WITH DR. BARB:

• Follow her on Instagram @barb.r.thompson 
• Find her on LinkedIn 
• Tune into her podcast In the Name of Service Podcast

CONNECT WITH AMANDA:

• Book a FREE Discovery Call with me
• Connect with me on Instagram @amandariffee_coaching
• Connect with me on LinkedIn

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MORE ABOUT UNLEASHING YOU WITH AMANDA RIFFEE:

Unleashing You is the permission slip for female business leaders who are ready to create success that aligns with who they are. Every two weeks, Amanda Riffee and her guests will bring conversations with women who have created massive success for themselves and are doing it in their own way. You’ll hear storytelling episodes about their personal journeys of growing their career while still prioritizing the things they love most. If you are ready to be challenged and encouraged to unlock your next level of success without guilt and sacrifice, this show is for you!