What if the greatest strength you could show wasn’t pushing through the pain, but learning to pause, slow down, and seek support? 

In this impactful episode of “Leading with Heart”, I sit down with entrepreneur, Army Reserve officer, yoga teacher, and mother of four, Roshonda Thomas. She’s a living testament that “doing it all” doesn’t have to mean running on empty. Instead, it can mean caring for your mental health, setting priorities, and giving yourself permission to recalibrate—even when it feels like the world expects otherwise.

Roshonda opens up about her journey in the military, her family life, and her entrepreneurial ventures—all while managing a demanding schedule and a spouse with PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Through it all, she’s learned the art of honest self-evaluation, boundary setting, and prioritization. She shares her strategies for making white space on a packed calendar, the importance of shifting out of “superwoman” mode, and why it’s okay to seek help, rest, and stillness.

If you’ve ever felt like you should be able to handle it all on your own, or if the idea of taking time for yourself feels like an indulgence you can’t afford, this conversation will challenge those beliefs and offer tools to guide you toward a more sustainable, balanced, and fulfilling path.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Diva_becomethedifference

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/royoga7

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Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=stripbooks&rh=p_27%3ARoshonda+Thomas&s=relevancerank&text=Roshonda+Thomas&ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1

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More about Christina Mattison and the Leading with Heart Podcast
Hey there! I'm Christina Mattison, an Air Force Officer, yoga teacher, dedicated wife, and proud mother of two. But most importantly, I'm here as a wellness and leadership coach for women in the military. I want you to know something: It doesn't have to be this way.

I've walked in your combat boots, and I understand the chaos that often accompanies military life. But I'm here to share a powerful truth with you: You have the innate ability to transform your own life. I've personally experienced this transformation, and I've witnessed it in the lives of countless clients I've had the privilege to guide.

Welcome to the Leading With Heart podcast — your ultimate resource for discovering how to infuse joy, peace, and true success into every facet of military life.

**The views and opinions expressed within this podcast episode are those of the individual, and do not necessarily represent those of the Department of Defense or its components.