Ep 36. Mompreneur Reality Check – Balancing Business, Motherhood & Self-Care | Paddle Forward

Paddle Forward: Navigating Life’s Currents with Anacani Walters

Welcome back to Paddle Forward! In this heartfelt episode, I dive deep into the realities of balancing business, motherhood, and self-care—without burning out.

I open up about my journey from being a workaholic nurse to a multi-passionate entrepreneur, my struggles with severe heart conditions in my 20s and 30s, and the wake-up call that forced me to rethink how I approach work, family, and well-being.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ How I recognized the warning signs of burnout and shifted to a more sustainable lifestyle
✅ The power of micro-moments of self-care and why even five minutes can make a difference
✅ Why involving your kids in daily tasks (instead of waiting for them to sleep) creates connection, not chaos
✅ My personal journey with yoga, breathwork, and hypnotic meditation to rewire stress patterns
✅ Practical ways to reclaim time, energy, and peace in your daily life

🚀 Ready to integrate self-care into your busy schedule? Try these resources:
🔹 3 Quick & Powerful Breathing Exercises – Watch on YouTube
🔹 Yoga Magic: 12 Days of Toddler & Me Yoga – Get the first 5 days free! 
🔹 Join the Community – Let’s talk about your biggest struggle balancing motherhood & business! DM me @anacaniwalters or tag me in your stories.

📌 Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction & Host Background
01:17 The Struggles of Overworking
02:19 Health Crisis & Burnout Wake-Up Call
05:24 Motherhood & Finding Balance
06:49 Practical Tips for Self-Care
08:52 Involving Kids in Daily Life
11:18 Final Thoughts & Encouragement
13:35 How to Connect & Join the Community

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Stay beautiful, stay you, and keep paddling forward. 🌊💙