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Episode Synopsis
Did you think the best summer of your life would carry you straight into fall with joy and energy—only to find yourself feeling tired, sad, or a little… beige? You’re not alone. Many of us experience the end of summer blues or what I’m calling summer grief.
In this Episode 152 of Medium Lady Talks, I dive into why seasonal transitions feel so heavy, and how to navigate them with intention. We’ll talk about:
The emotional drop that comes with the end of summer and back-to-school season
Why psychologists recognize summertime sadness and even reverse Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
How invisible labor and new routines contribute to stress and burnout for moms and caregivers
Practical strategies using the 7 types of rest (sensory, mental, emotional, social, creative, physical, and spiritual)
How the September full moon and the autumn equinox can be embraced as rituals for balance, release, and renewal
I’ll share real examples from my week, including:
Turning my phone to black-and-white mode for sensory rest
Creating small 20-minute tasks to reset my home for mental rest
Reaching out to my therapist and friends for emotional rest
Saying no to extra commitments for social rest
Building seasonal clothing capsules for creative rest
Exploring moon cycles and equinox reflections for spiritual rest
✨ Takeaway: If you’re feeling the September slump, you’re not broken. Your body, your calendar, and even the cosmos are shifting. Choose one kind of rest, one ritual, or one reframe to meet yourself with softness this season.
🔑 Keywords: end of summer grief, summer blues, summertime sadness, reverse seasonal affective disorder, seasonal transition, autumn equinox rituals, fall self-care, seven types of rest, sensory rest, emotional rest, seasonal burnout recovery
💌 Let’s stay connected:
DM me on Instagram @medium.lady with the kind of rest you’re choosing this September
Share this episode in your stories and tag me so we can encourage each other
And remember: you’re doing such a good job.
🧡 If this episode resonates with you:
Share it with a friend who needs a little extra encouragement
Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it helps more than you know
DM me on Instagram @medium.lady or tag your favorite quote from the episode
Subscribe for more real talk about building a life you love—one medium-effort step at a time
Looking for more support? Access exclusive content and mindful living tools on Patreon.
Join the conversation! Share one need you're naming today and tag @medium.lady on Instagram.
The series starts here!
Don’t forget to subscribe! If this episode resonates, share it with a friend or leave a review—it helps others find the show!
Other Related Episodes (for your enjoyment):
Ep 144: Sacred Rest & Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith
Ep 145: Are You Proud of Being Tired?
Ep 146: When My Eye Stops Twitching
Ep 147: The Toxic To-Do List
Medium Lady Reads Episode 43 - Our Best Recommendations for Your Summer Reading Pile
Connect with Erin:
Instagram: @medium.lady
Patreon: www.patreon.com/mediumlady
Email: [email protected]
Explore more book-related content on "Medium Lady Reads." - link to Spotify
Instagram: @mediumladyreads
In this Episode 152 of Medium Lady Talks, I dive into why seasonal transitions feel so heavy, and how to navigate them with intention. We’ll talk about:
The emotional drop that comes with the end of summer and back-to-school season
Why psychologists recognize summertime sadness and even reverse Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
How invisible labor and new routines contribute to stress and burnout for moms and caregivers
Practical strategies using the 7 types of rest (sensory, mental, emotional, social, creative, physical, and spiritual)
How the September full moon and the autumn equinox can be embraced as rituals for balance, release, and renewal
I’ll share real examples from my week, including:
Turning my phone to black-and-white mode for sensory rest
Creating small 20-minute tasks to reset my home for mental rest
Reaching out to my therapist and friends for emotional rest
Saying no to extra commitments for social rest
Building seasonal clothing capsules for creative rest
Exploring moon cycles and equinox reflections for spiritual rest
✨ Takeaway: If you’re feeling the September slump, you’re not broken. Your body, your calendar, and even the cosmos are shifting. Choose one kind of rest, one ritual, or one reframe to meet yourself with softness this season.
🔑 Keywords: end of summer grief, summer blues, summertime sadness, reverse seasonal affective disorder, seasonal transition, autumn equinox rituals, fall self-care, seven types of rest, sensory rest, emotional rest, seasonal burnout recovery
💌 Let’s stay connected:
DM me on Instagram @medium.lady with the kind of rest you’re choosing this September
Share this episode in your stories and tag me so we can encourage each other
And remember: you’re doing such a good job.
🧡 If this episode resonates with you:
Share it with a friend who needs a little extra encouragement
Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it helps more than you know
DM me on Instagram @medium.lady or tag your favorite quote from the episode
Subscribe for more real talk about building a life you love—one medium-effort step at a time
Looking for more support? Access exclusive content and mindful living tools on Patreon.
Join the conversation! Share one need you're naming today and tag @medium.lady on Instagram.
The series starts here!
Don’t forget to subscribe! If this episode resonates, share it with a friend or leave a review—it helps others find the show!
Other Related Episodes (for your enjoyment):
Ep 144: Sacred Rest & Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith
Ep 145: Are You Proud of Being Tired?
Ep 146: When My Eye Stops Twitching
Ep 147: The Toxic To-Do List
Medium Lady Reads Episode 43 - Our Best Recommendations for Your Summer Reading Pile
Connect with Erin:
Instagram: @medium.lady
Patreon: www.patreon.com/mediumlady
Email: [email protected]
Explore more book-related content on "Medium Lady Reads." - link to Spotify
Instagram: @mediumladyreads
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