{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Fewer Days That Suck: Real Talk About Stress, Mindset, and Getting Out of Your Own Way","description":"In Episode 157 of the No Sitting on the Sideline Dad podcast, host Joe Foley sits down with author and mindset coach Deborah Mallow to talk about something we all face\u2014but rarely slow down to deal with: burnout, negative thought patterns, and parenting under pressure. Deborah shares her journey from being a top sales rep on the edge of burnout to creating a simple, effective framework for living with more intention and less overwhelm. Her book, Six Steps to Fewer Days That Suck, isn\u2019t your typical self-help read\u2014it\u2019s packed with short reflections, mantras, and actionable steps that helped her\u2014and now others\u2014retrain their mindset and take back control of their days. This conversation is a raw, honest, and hopeful look at how small changes can have a big impact\u2014especially when stress starts to bleed into parenting and everyday life. Topics covered in this episode:   What burnout looks like and how it sneaks up on high-performers   Understanding negativity bias and how to break it   The connection between adult stress and a child\u2019s self-esteem   Learning how to pause before reacting in the heat of the moment   Practical ways to build better mental habits (without adding pressure)   The power of self-kindness, daily rituals, and meaningful affirmations   How to raise resilient kids by modeling resilience ourselves   One of Deborah\u2019s key takeaways: \u201cNothing is going to change\u2026 unless I change.\u201d Listeners can learn more about Deborah\u2019s work\u2014and grab her free downloadable worksheets on happiness and motivation\u2014by visiting TheDailyDecisions.com\/inspire. Her book is also available on Amazon in ebook, paperback, and hardcover. Links and Resources:   Episode page: nosittingonthesideline.com\/156   Website: nosittingonthesideline.com   Follow Joe on Instagram: @NoSittingPodcast   If this episode resonates, listeners are encouraged to subscribe, leave a review, and share the episode with someone who might need it. ","author_name":"No sitting on the sideline dad |Fatherhood, Mental Health &amp; Parenting","author_url":"http:\/\/www.nosittingonthesideline.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/36140355\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/36140355"}