161. Battling Stress and Burn Out? The BEST Strategy for Health, Joy, and Impact With Debbie Simmons
Update: 2025-09-29
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Hey Friend,
This episode is for my comadres. The ladies who are like me. We take it all on, we try to make it happen. We say yes and despite the cost, it gets done. We are on the go most of the time. We have those moments of impatience or extra stress, but by and large we are almost always juggling numerous responsibilities at once and we get stuff done.
And if you're like me, you might be in a place where you know you do a lot, you know you're busy. You know it PROBABLY would be good to slow down, but you haven't. Because you have to do what you have to do.
So if you're wanting to learn how to reduce stress, avoid burn out, and STILL live out the calling and purpose God's placed on your life. You'll want to tune in.
Today's guest shares her story of immense loss and tragedy followed by her propensity to take on too much at the expense of her health. The insights God has revealed to her are SOOoo helpful for all of us, providing VERY practical and specific ways we can partner with God to minimize stress and maximize our rest and trust in God.
I will give a trigger warning. There is infant loss in the story shared today. It is not shared without hope and the testimony of how God moved amidst this woman's life. Please proceed as you feel able to.
I pray this episode blesses you!
Robin
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About Debbie Simmons
Debbie Simmons is a nonprofit CEO, international speaker, and best-selling author of The Heart of Legacy: Living a Focused, Faithful, and Fearless Life. Her journey of purpose began through unimaginable grief after losing her quadruplets, leading her and her husband to adopt nine children—many with trauma backgrounds. She now leads Anchor Point, a Christ-centered nonprofit that empowers families in crisis, and also runs Debbie Simmons LLC, where she coaches leaders and mission-driven women to live on purpose and build legacy.
Debbie is passionate about helping others go from stuck to unstuck by finding their next best step. Having battled burnout and emotional exhaustion, she’s now on a mission to help women avoid the silent drain of stress that steals joy, health, and impact. With faith and practical strategy, she empowers women to steward their health, callings, and influence with clarity and courage.
Get Debbie's book "The Heart of Legacy":
theheartoflegacy.com
Learn more about Debbie and her teaching and ministry:
thedebbiesimmons.com
Follow Debbie on Social Media
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedebbiesimmons/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedebbiesimmons/
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