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The 5 Love Languages of Self Care | How to Nurture Yourself in the Way You Feel Loved

Alysia Lyons

Published on: 25/08/2025

Self-care isn’t one-size-fits-all—and that’s why so many of us struggle to stick with it. In this post, I’m exploring how the 5 Love Languages—Words of Affirmation, Acts of Service, Receiving Gifts, Quality Time, and Physical Touch—can become a powerful guide to caring for yourself in the way you feel most loved. When you align your self-care with your love language, it feels natural, nourishing, and sustainable.

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Juggling Motherhood and a Career Without Losing Yourself with Christi Gmyr | S8 E21

Alysia Lyons

Published on: 16/05/2025

In this episode, I welcome Christi Gmyr—a former therapist turned coach for career-driven moms—who shares her personal journey through the challenges of balancing motherhood, professional life, and her own well-being. From returning to work too soon after maternity leave to managing pandemic-era parenting with a newborn and a toddler, Christi opens up about the guilt, burnout, and self-imposed “shoulds” that so many moms silently carry.

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You Weren’t Meant to Mother on Empty

Alysia Lyons

Published on: 22/04/2025

n this heartfelt piece, I explore the hidden cost of overgiving and the cultural pressure moms often face to sacrifice themselves in the name of love. This blog is a gentle reminder that true nurturing begins within—and that when you're nourished, your love becomes a sustainable gift, not a source of depletion.

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Rediscovering Your True Self: Why Losing Your Identity as a Mom Is More Common Than You Think

Alysia Lyons

Published on: 31/03/2025

This blog explores the common struggle many moms face in losing their true identity as they navigate the demands of motherhood. It reflects on how we often sacrifice our authentic selves in favor of external expectations and roles, leading to feelings of emptiness and disconnection. Through a personal reflection on a meaningful dream, the blog offers insight into how reconnecting with your soul’s true desires can reignite your passion for life. It also highlights the support available for moms ready to rediscover who they truly are and live more authentically.

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