Making Space For Me Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:05:15 -0400 https://makingspaceforme.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Making Space For Me yes 1d4abd49-cef8-5c17-8fdd-4f8f46e49b6e Otanthia Williams-Brady episodic false When you self-neglect, you suffer. Making Space for Me is for women who do everything for everyone, yet rarely have space for themselves.


This personal growth and wellness podcast explores emotional load, burnout, self-neglect, and the invisible pressures that make it hard to choose yourself.


Through short, reflective episodes, each conversation offers practical insight, mindset shifts, and permission to slow down, honor your needs, and reconnect with yourself.


Hosted by Nurse Practitioner and Wellness Educator Otanthia Williams-Brady.


At the heart of this work is a simple truth: self-priority isn’t selfish—it’s stewardship.


This podcast is an invitation to make space for yourself in a life that never slows down and to live in a way that supports your well-being—not just the roles and responsibilities you hold—because your needs matter too!

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) burnout recovery, self-neglect, self-care for women, stress and overwhelm, self-prioritization, mental health, mindset, holistic health, aligned living, caregiving stress, work-life balance, setting boundaries Otanthia Williams-Brady https://storage.buzzsprout.com/z877x6uscurwtfsl0ep5ojvwxxhl?.jpg Making Space For Me Are You on Your Own Calendar? Are You on Your Own Calendar? Looking at your calendar right now, your appointments are likely filled with demands from your career, your family, and your endless to-do list. But where are you? In this episode, we talk about the power of making literal, non-negotiable appointments with yourself to protect your mind and body. Learn how to stop treating your time like an afterthought and start treating your health and wellness like the valuable asset it is. 

Ready to reclaim your calendar? 

If this episode resonated with you and you need help sorting through what’s cluttering your mental and physical space, gain clarity, and identify your next steps, I’d love to support you. You can learn more about and book your private 60-minute Clarity Reset Session today. 

👉 Click here: https://www.otanthiawb.com/clarity-reset


]]> Looking at your calendar right now, your appointments are likely filled with demands from your career, your family, and your endless to-do list. But where are you? In this episode, we talk about the power of making literal, non-negotiable appointments with yourself to protect your mind and body. Learn how to stop treating your time like an afterthought and start treating your health and wellness like the valuable asset it is. 

Ready to reclaim your calendar? 

If this episode resonated with you and you need help sorting through what’s cluttering your mental and physical space, gain clarity, and identify your next steps, I’d love to support you. You can learn more about and book your private 60-minute Clarity Reset Session today. 

👉 Click here: https://www.otanthiawb.com/clarity-reset


]]> Otanthia Williams-Brady Buzzsprout-19277246 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:00:00 -0500 494 self-priority, burnout recovery, women’s wellness, overwhelmed women, high-achieving women, boundaries, time management, intentional living, mental clarity, stress management, self-care, rest 13 full false When Was the Last Time You Checked on Your Mind? When Was the Last Time You Checked on Your Mind?  In this episode, Otanthia Williams-Brady explores mental health awareness from a personal and practical perspective — becoming aware of your own mental well-being and the health of your mind. 

Many women continue functioning, showing up, caregiving, working, and handling responsibilities while quietly feeling mentally overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or unclear beneath the surface. This episode is a gentle reminder that functioning and being well are not always the same. 

You’ll be invited to pause and reflect on how you are really doing mentally, why mental health check-ins matter, and how self-priority can support emotional wellness, burnout recovery, clarity, and peace. 

Because awareness is not judgment — it is information. And you cannot care for what you do not recognize. 

Need space to sort through what’s weighing on your mind?
If this episode resonated with you and you realize you need support processing what feels heavy or unclear, I invite you to book a Clarity Reset Session.

This private one-on-one session gives you space to pause, process what you’re carrying, gain clarity around a situation, season, or decision, and identify realistic next steps forward.

Book your session here: https://www.otanthiawb.com/clarity-reset


]]>  In this episode, Otanthia Williams-Brady explores mental health awareness from a personal and practical perspective — becoming aware of your own mental well-being and the health of your mind. 

Many women continue functioning, showing up, caregiving, working, and handling responsibilities while quietly feeling mentally overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or unclear beneath the surface. This episode is a gentle reminder that functioning and being well are not always the same. 

You’ll be invited to pause and reflect on how you are really doing mentally, why mental health check-ins matter, and how self-priority can support emotional wellness, burnout recovery, clarity, and peace. 

Because awareness is not judgment — it is information. And you cannot care for what you do not recognize. 

Need space to sort through what’s weighing on your mind?
If this episode resonated with you and you realize you need support processing what feels heavy or unclear, I invite you to book a Clarity Reset Session.

This private one-on-one session gives you space to pause, process what you’re carrying, gain clarity around a situation, season, or decision, and identify realistic next steps forward.

Book your session here: https://www.otanthiawb.com/clarity-reset


]]> Otanthia Williams-Brady Buzzsprout-19199372 Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:00 -0500 505 Mental Health Awareness, Mental Well-Being, Self-Priority, Burnout Recovery, Emotional Wellness, Women’s Wellness, Stress Management, Overwhelm, Mental Clarity, Self-Awareness, Caregiver Burnout 12 full false Decision Fatigue: When You’re Tired of Thinking Decision Fatigue: When You’re Tired of Thinking  Have you ever gotten to the end of the day and realized you’re not just physically tired — you’re tired of thinking? In this episode, I’m talking about decision fatigue, the kind of mental exhaustion that comes from constantly having to think, decide, remember, and respond. If you’ve been feeling mentally overloaded, overstimulated, or just plain tired of thinking, this episode will help you put language to what you’re feeling, and encourage you to create more space for your mind to rest. 

]]>  Have you ever gotten to the end of the day and realized you’re not just physically tired — you’re tired of thinking? In this episode, I’m talking about decision fatigue, the kind of mental exhaustion that comes from constantly having to think, decide, remember, and respond. If you’ve been feeling mentally overloaded, overstimulated, or just plain tired of thinking, this episode will help you put language to what you’re feeling, and encourage you to create more space for your mind to rest. 

]]> Otanthia Williams-Brady Buzzsprout-19117105 Tue, 05 May 2026 12:00:00 -0500 414 decision fatigue, mental exhaustion, mental overload, caregiver stress, overwhelmed women, stress management, nervous system regulation, self priority, burnout recovery, mental load 11 full false You Can’t Do It All—So What Matters Most? You Can’t Do It All—So What Matters Most? Have you ever put so much into making something special… that you barely got to enjoy it?

In this episode, we’re talking about what happens when everything feels important, and there isn’t enough time to do it all.

Because the truth is, every meaningful moment comes with competing priorities. And when we try to hold on to everything, we often end up missing the very experience we were trying to create.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

  •  decide what matters most in the moment 
  •  approach meaningful situations with more clarity and intention 
  •  stop trying to do everything so you can actually be present for what matters 

This is about shifting from doing everything… to choosing what matters.

Because you deserve to be present in the moments you’re working so hard to create.

]]> Have you ever put so much into making something special… that you barely got to enjoy it?

In this episode, we’re talking about what happens when everything feels important, and there isn’t enough time to do it all.

Because the truth is, every meaningful moment comes with competing priorities. And when we try to hold on to everything, we often end up missing the very experience we were trying to create.

In this episode, you’ll learn how to:

  •  decide what matters most in the moment 
  •  approach meaningful situations with more clarity and intention 
  •  stop trying to do everything so you can actually be present for what matters 

This is about shifting from doing everything… to choosing what matters.

Because you deserve to be present in the moments you’re working so hard to create.

]]> Otanthia Williams-Brady Buzzsprout-19050491 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500 336 mindful living, PrioritizeWhatMatters, IntentionalLiving, life balance, wellness and selfcare, ambitous women self care, mindful selfcare, reclaim your time 10 full false Are You Giving Yourself What You Give Others? Are You Giving Yourself What You Give Others? Are you treating yourself the way you want to be treated?

In this episode of Making Space for Me, Otanthia Williams-Brady explores what it means to love your neighbor as yourself and why so many women are better at giving grace, patience, and compassion to others than they are at giving it to themselves.

Through the lens of Mark 12:31 and Ephesians 5:29, this episode reflects on self-neglect, self-awareness, emotional exhaustion, and the pressure women place on themselves while carrying a lot. If you have been feeling drained, pushing through, or overlooking your own needs, this conversation will help you pause and consider how you are treating yourself.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

  • loving your neighbor as yourself
  • how self-neglect shows up in everyday life
  • why many women struggle to give themselves grace
  • the emotional toll of always pushing through
  • questions to help you reflect on your need for rest, support, and space

This episode is for women navigating burnout, overwhelm, self-neglect, emotional fatigue, and the challenge of learning how to care for themselves without guilt.

]]> Are you treating yourself the way you want to be treated?

In this episode of Making Space for Me, Otanthia Williams-Brady explores what it means to love your neighbor as yourself and why so many women are better at giving grace, patience, and compassion to others than they are at giving it to themselves.

Through the lens of Mark 12:31 and Ephesians 5:29, this episode reflects on self-neglect, self-awareness, emotional exhaustion, and the pressure women place on themselves while carrying a lot. If you have been feeling drained, pushing through, or overlooking your own needs, this conversation will help you pause and consider how you are treating yourself.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

  • loving your neighbor as yourself
  • how self-neglect shows up in everyday life
  • why many women struggle to give themselves grace
  • the emotional toll of always pushing through
  • questions to help you reflect on your need for rest, support, and space

This episode is for women navigating burnout, overwhelm, self-neglect, emotional fatigue, and the challenge of learning how to care for themselves without guilt.

]]> Otanthia Williams-Brady Buzzsprout-18962292 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0500 348 Self-Care, Women's Wellness, Compassion, Self-Love, Personal Growth, Emotional Wellbeing, Mindfulness, Spiritual Insights, Empowerment, Mental Health 9 full false My Assignment to Others Does Not Cancel Me My Assignment to Others Does Not Cancel Me After a season of severe life burnout, I came to a hard but necessary realization: my assignment to others does not cancel the assignment I have over my own life. In this personal episode, I share what burnout looked like for me physically, mentally, and emotionally, the moment that changed how I was viewing my life, and why caring for yourself is not a betrayal of your responsibilities. It is a necessary part of carrying them well. If you have been feeling buried under the weight of life, this episode is a reminder that you are not meant to disappear inside your responsibilities. 

]]> After a season of severe life burnout, I came to a hard but necessary realization: my assignment to others does not cancel the assignment I have over my own life. In this personal episode, I share what burnout looked like for me physically, mentally, and emotionally, the moment that changed how I was viewing my life, and why caring for yourself is not a betrayal of your responsibilities. It is a necessary part of carrying them well. If you have been feeling buried under the weight of life, this episode is a reminder that you are not meant to disappear inside your responsibilities. 

]]> Otanthia Williams-Brady Buzzsprout-18885767 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500 571 burnout recovery, life burnout, self-priority, stewardship, caregiving, chronic stress, overwhelm, emotional exhaustion, self-neglect 8 full false Be Bold for You Be Bold for You What if being bold isn’t about doing more, but about finally choosing what supports you? In this episode of Making Space for Me, Otanthia Williams-Brady explores a different kind of boldness, the kind that looks like setting boundaries, honoring your limits, prioritizing your well-being, and refusing to keep abandoning yourself in the name of responsibility.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, mentally cluttered, or physically exhausted, this episode will help you reflect on what your current way of living may be costing you and why self-priority is not selfishness, but stewardship. You’ll be encouraged to recognize the fears that can come with change, understand why caring for yourself can feel uncomfortable at first, and identify one bold step you can take to better support your mind, body, and emotional well-being.

This episode is for women who are used to being the strong one, the dependable one, and the one who keeps going, even when it comes at their own expense. If you’re ready to stop running on empty and start choosing a life that supports you, this conversation will remind you that your well-being matters too. 

]]> What if being bold isn’t about doing more, but about finally choosing what supports you? In this episode of Making Space for Me, Otanthia Williams-Brady explores a different kind of boldness, the kind that looks like setting boundaries, honoring your limits, prioritizing your well-being, and refusing to keep abandoning yourself in the name of responsibility.

If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, emotionally drained, mentally cluttered, or physically exhausted, this episode will help you reflect on what your current way of living may be costing you and why self-priority is not selfishness, but stewardship. You’ll be encouraged to recognize the fears that can come with change, understand why caring for yourself can feel uncomfortable at first, and identify one bold step you can take to better support your mind, body, and emotional well-being.

This episode is for women who are used to being the strong one, the dependable one, and the one who keeps going, even when it comes at their own expense. If you’re ready to stop running on empty and start choosing a life that supports you, this conversation will remind you that your well-being matters too. 

]]> Otanthia Williams-Brady Buzzsprout-18816591 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0500 480 burnout recovery, self-priority, self-care, boundaries, emotional wellness, choosing yourself, personal growth, mental wellness, stress management, women’s wellness, overwhelm 7 full false Self-Priority Isn’t Selfish: Why Stewardship of Your Well-Being Matters Self-Priority Isn’t Selfish: Why Stewardship of Your Well-Being Matters In this episode, we explore why self-priority isn’t selfish—it’s stewardship—and how you can move from survival mode to sustainable balance rooted in faith, wisdom, and practical care.

We talk about burnout, emotional overload, and why so many women feel guilty for resting, setting boundaries, and honoring their needs. I share insights from my own burnout journey and why reactive living leads to depletion, not strength.

You’ll learn how stewardship means proactively caring for your health, peace, and emotional well-being through small, intentional choices—before burnout takes hold.

We also unpack why guilt often shows up when you begin choosing yourself, and how misaligned expectations teach women to equate exhaustion with commitment and faithfulness.

If you’re ready to reduce overwhelm, release guilt, and create a life that truly supports you, this conversation is for you.

Hosted by Nurse Practitioner and Wellness Educator Otanthia Williams-Brady on the Making Space for Me podcast.

]]> In this episode, we explore why self-priority isn’t selfish—it’s stewardship—and how you can move from survival mode to sustainable balance rooted in faith, wisdom, and practical care.

We talk about burnout, emotional overload, and why so many women feel guilty for resting, setting boundaries, and honoring their needs. I share insights from my own burnout journey and why reactive living leads to depletion, not strength.

You’ll learn how stewardship means proactively caring for your health, peace, and emotional well-being through small, intentional choices—before burnout takes hold.

We also unpack why guilt often shows up when you begin choosing yourself, and how misaligned expectations teach women to equate exhaustion with commitment and faithfulness.

If you’re ready to reduce overwhelm, release guilt, and create a life that truly supports you, this conversation is for you.

Hosted by Nurse Practitioner and Wellness Educator Otanthia Williams-Brady on the Making Space for Me podcast.

]]> Otanthia Williams-Brady Buzzsprout-18728424 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:00:00 -0600 397 self-care, stewardship, burnout, emotional well-being, women’s health, proactive care, self-priority, mental health, personal growth, responsibility 6 full false Rest Shouldn’t Feel Like a Crime: Why Women Feel Guilty for Taking Care of Themselves Rest Shouldn’t Feel Like a Crime: Why Women Feel Guilty for Taking Care of Themselves Why does resting sometimes feel wrong? Why do so many women feel guilty for taking care of themselves?

In this episode of Making Space for Me, Otanthia Williams-Brady explores why so many women feel guilty for resting, setting boundaries, and prioritizing their needs.

If you’ve ever felt selfish for needing a break, saying no, or making space for yourself, this episode will help you understand where that guilt comes from and how to begin releasing it.

You’ll learn how to recognize unhelpful patterns, offer yourself truth, and move from self-neglect to self-priority with confidence and compassion without apology.

]]> Why does resting sometimes feel wrong? Why do so many women feel guilty for taking care of themselves?

In this episode of Making Space for Me, Otanthia Williams-Brady explores why so many women feel guilty for resting, setting boundaries, and prioritizing their needs.

If you’ve ever felt selfish for needing a break, saying no, or making space for yourself, this episode will help you understand where that guilt comes from and how to begin releasing it.

You’ll learn how to recognize unhelpful patterns, offer yourself truth, and move from self-neglect to self-priority with confidence and compassion without apology.

]]> Otanthia Williams-Brady Buzzsprout-18646432 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0600 502 burnout, guilt, self-care, self-priority, emotional exhaustion, women’s mental health, boundaries, self-compassion, stress management, personal growth, emotional wellbeing 5 full false Your Yes and No Are Shaping Your Life Your Yes and No Are Shaping Your Life Burnout doesn’t always come from doing too much. Often, it develops through unexamined yes's and quiet no's.

In this episode of Making Space for Me, you’ll gain clarity around how burnout often develops through everyday decisions rather than dramatic overload. You’ll learn how your yes and your no shape your energy, boundaries, and sense of peace, and why aligning your decisions with the life you want to build can reduce stress and internal conflict.

By the end of this conversation, you’ll walk away with:

  • A clearer understanding of how burnout quietly takes root
  • Language to recognize when your yes is costing you too much
  • A framework for making decisions with alignment instead of obligation
  • Greater permission to choose in ways that protect your capacity and well-being

This episode isn’t about doing less—it’s about choosing more intentionally.


]]> Burnout doesn’t always come from doing too much. Often, it develops through unexamined yes's and quiet no's.

In this episode of Making Space for Me, you’ll gain clarity around how burnout often develops through everyday decisions rather than dramatic overload. You’ll learn how your yes and your no shape your energy, boundaries, and sense of peace, and why aligning your decisions with the life you want to build can reduce stress and internal conflict.

By the end of this conversation, you’ll walk away with:

  • A clearer understanding of how burnout quietly takes root
  • Language to recognize when your yes is costing you too much
  • A framework for making decisions with alignment instead of obligation
  • Greater permission to choose in ways that protect your capacity and well-being

This episode isn’t about doing less—it’s about choosing more intentionally.


]]> Otanthia Williams-Brady Buzzsprout-18567809 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0600 350 Burnout, Boundaries, Overcommitting, Stress, Mental Health, Self-Care, Decision Making, Personal Growth, Women’s Wellness, Intentional Living 4 full false You Can’t Self-Care Your Way Out of a Draining Life You Can’t Self-Care Your Way Out of a Draining Life  If you’re doing all the “right” self-care things but still feel exhausted, this episode is for you. We talk about why surface-level self-care isn’t enough to prevent burnout and what caring for yourself really means beyond moments of rest. This conversation helps you shift from constantly recovering to living in a way that actually supports you. 

]]>  If you’re doing all the “right” self-care things but still feel exhausted, this episode is for you. We talk about why surface-level self-care isn’t enough to prevent burnout and what caring for yourself really means beyond moments of rest. This conversation helps you shift from constantly recovering to living in a way that actually supports you. 

]]> Otanthia Williams-Brady Buzzsprout-18477173 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0600 333 burnout, self-care, women’s wellness, emotional exhaustion, self-neglect, stress and overwhelm, self-prioritization 2 full false The Invisible Pressure Women Carry (And How to Release It) The Invisible Pressure Women Carry (And How to Release It) In this episode of Making Space for Me, we talk about the internal pressures women carry to be everything for everyone. 

The pressure to keep the house running, show up for family, hold it all together, and never slow down. Over time, these expectations become internalized, shaping how we see ourselves and what we believe we “should” do, even when we’re exhausted. 

We explore the internal standards many women live under, how they quietly fuel burnout, and gentle ways to begin releasing expectations that no longer serve you.

If you’re ready to put some of the weight down and breathe a little easier, this episode is for you. 

]]> In this episode of Making Space for Me, we talk about the internal pressures women carry to be everything for everyone. 

The pressure to keep the house running, show up for family, hold it all together, and never slow down. Over time, these expectations become internalized, shaping how we see ourselves and what we believe we “should” do, even when we’re exhausted. 

We explore the internal standards many women live under, how they quietly fuel burnout, and gentle ways to begin releasing expectations that no longer serve you.

If you’re ready to put some of the weight down and breathe a little easier, this episode is for you. 

]]> Otanthia Williams-Brady Buzzsprout-18470132 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0600 479 burnout, women’s mental health, self-neglect, internal pressure, stress, overwhelm, self-prioritization, boundaries 3 full false Welcome to Making Space for Me (Trailer) Welcome to Making Space for Me (Trailer) If you’re exhausted from constantly giving and rarely making space for yourself, this podcast is for you. Making Space for Me is a space for honest reflection about burnout, self-neglect, and the quiet pressure to keep going. Each short episode invites you to slow down, question what you’ve been carrying, and begin prioritizing yourself without guilt. 

]]> If you’re exhausted from constantly giving and rarely making space for yourself, this podcast is for you. Making Space for Me is a space for honest reflection about burnout, self-neglect, and the quiet pressure to keep going. Each short episode invites you to slow down, question what you’ve been carrying, and begin prioritizing yourself without guilt. 

]]> Otanthia Williams-Brady Buzzsprout-18448084 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0600 50 trailer false Why I Created Making Space for Me Why I Created Making Space for Me Burnout doesn’t always come from work alone it comes from carrying too much for too long. This first episode is about how Making Space for Me came to be. In this episode, I share the personal season of burnout that led me here and why learning to prioritize myself became necessary, not selfish. If you’ve been feeling depleted, resentful, or disconnected from yourself, this episode will help you feel seen and remind you that change is possible. 

]]> Burnout doesn’t always come from work alone it comes from carrying too much for too long. This first episode is about how Making Space for Me came to be. In this episode, I share the personal season of burnout that led me here and why learning to prioritize myself became necessary, not selfish. If you’ve been feeling depleted, resentful, or disconnected from yourself, this episode will help you feel seen and remind you that change is possible. 

]]> Otanthia Williams-Brady Buzzsprout-18417706 Tue, 13 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0600 339 Self-neglect, Burnout, Life stress, Personal story, Introduction 1 full false