June, 2025

In this transformative issue, Leading and Love takes a deep dive into what it really means to thrive without running on empty. From the boardroom to the bedroom, from parenting to partnerships, we explore the invisible forces that drain us—and the intentional practices that can restore clarity, connection, and calm.

Whether you're navigating career transitions, emotional overload, or relationship friction, these pages offer real stories, practical tools, and compassionate insights to help you reclaim your energy and protect what matters most.

We want to remind you that balance isn't a luxury—it's a lifeline.

From Boardroom to Bedroom: Nurturing Intimacy as a Power Couple

Married

High-performing couples know how to win. In business meetings, on the stage, in strategy rooms—power couples bring focus, ambition, and results. But at home? That same energy can make intimacy feel like another thing to manage. In a world where ambition often dominates schedules, nurturing intimacy isn’t about adding more to your plate—it’s about learning...
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Too Busy to Talk: When Overcommitment Crowds Out Connection

Communication

In today's fast-paced world, “I’m just so busy” has become a badge of honor. Full calendars, constant notifications, and endless responsibilities can make us feel important—but they can also quietly erode the most essential part of our lives...
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The Guilt-Free Guide to Cutting Things Out of Your Life

Self-Care

Modern life praises busyness like it’s a badge of honor. The more packed your schedule, the more valuable you seem. But what if that full calendar is actually a quiet threat—disguised as productivity, driven by guilt, and pushing you toward burnout? We all want to be dependable, generous, and available. But when you’re pulled in too many directions, you start to lose a sense of who you are...
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Just a fight -- or time for marriage counseling?

Engaged

Disagreements, irritations, even shouting matches—these are normal parts of being in a close, emotionally invested relationship. But how do you know when it's just a fight...
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Parenting Styles in a Blended Family: Finding Common Ground

Parenting

Blending a family brings joy, complexity, and more than a few hard conversations. At the heart of those conversations? Parenting. When two people come together with children from previous relationships, they often come with different values, expectations, and styles of discipline. Finding common ground isn't just about avoiding conflict...
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Love on Tilt: How Imbalance in Dating Sparks Resentment

Dating

Every healthy relationship involves give and take. But what happens when one person is giving more and the other is barely leaning in? What starts as admiration and effort can, over time, shift into frustration and fatigue. When one partner feels like they’re carrying the emotional or logistical load of the relationship...
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Are you Addicted to Online Shopping?

Health & Wellness

It usually starts small—buying a pair of shoes on sale or grabbing a gadget you didn’t know you needed. But over time, those seemingly harmless clicks can become a reflex, a coping mechanism, or even a source of stress. If you’ve ever hidden a package from your partner or felt a rush of relief that turned into regret, it might be time to ask...
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How to Protect Your Energy When Narcissistic Patterns Emerge

Relationships

Being in a committed relationship means navigating challenges together—but when narcissistic patterns start showing up in your spouse, the emotional labor can become one-sided and overwhelming. Whether these behaviors are consistent or emerging gradually, they can drain your energy, distort your sense of self, and leave you questioning your reality. The key to surviving it—without losing yourself—is...
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Avoid the Burnout Spiral: Financial Realities Every Entrepreneur Must Face

Finance

Entrepreneurship often begins with a vision—freedom, impact, and doing meaningful work on your own terms. But it doesn’t take long before the numbers get real and the pressure gets personal. Many entrepreneurs quietly enter a cycle of overwork, anxiety, and exhaustion—all fueled by financial uncertainty. This is the burnout spiral...
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Moving for Work? How to Get Your Family Ready for the Transition

Family

A new job opportunity in a new city can feel like a dream come true—or a nightmare in disguise. For working professionals with families, relocation often brings a mix of excitement and anxiety. It’s not just about switching office buildings; it’s about uprooting routines, relationships, and support systems. Preparing your family for this transition requires more than logistics...
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Supporting Each Other’s Careers Without Losing Yourself

Career & Work

In today’s world, where careers often demand long hours, relocations, or constant upskilling, the modern couple faces a unique challenge: How do we support each other’s professional dreams without sacrificing the well-being of our relationship? The answer lies in something often overlooked...
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Behavior Born from Belief: Finding Balance Before Burnout Finds You

Personal Development

Every action you take begins with a belief—whether spoken aloud or tucked deep beneath the surface. “I can’t let anyone down.” “If I slow down, I’ll fall behind.” “Rest is for people who haven’t earned it yet.” These beliefs don’t just guide behavior—they quietly script the path to burnout...
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Learning to Trust: Moving Beyond Micromanagement to Protect Your Team—and Yourself

Leadership

Trust is the oxygen of healthy teams—and its absence suffocates progress. For leaders under pressure, micromanagement can feel like a necessary evil. After all, if you’re ultimately responsible, isn’t it safer to stay involved in every detail? But over time, this approach drains morale, slows innovation, and ironically, increases...
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A Vacation That Heals, Not Breaks You

Activities, Travel & Vacation

We often dream of vacations as the great escape—the time to unwind, disconnect from work, and reconnect with ourselves and our loved ones. But too many of us return from those getaways feeling more drained than restored. Packed itineraries, unrealistic expectations, family friction, and the pressure to "make it count" can leave us needing a vacation from our vacation...
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