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Erica Bickford - Rising Connections

Helping women live their happiest, most fulfilling lives
🔥Burnout Recovery Coach
🏋‍♀️Health Coach
🧘‍♀️Breath and Bodywork

Message me to learn how to break out of survival mode and recover from burnout AND to learn more about how we empower women through fitness, health, wellness and, personal development!

06/17/2025

I thought I had to do it all.

I thought I had to carry it alone.
I thought asking for help was weakness.
That being a “good mom” meant smiling through exhaustion.

I told myself it was my job to overfunction.

The truth? It was a trauma response.

I didn’t know how to say:
“This is too much.”
“I can’t do this alone.”
“I matter, too.”

Burnout wasn’t a failure.
It was the cost of years without boundaries.

These days, I don’t do it all.

I protect my peace.
I ask for help.
I rest without guilt.

And I teach other women how to do the same.

Message me “burnout” if you’re done carrying everything alone.
I’ve got you.

06/11/2025

Movement saved me—but only after I stopped using it to punish myself.

In the beginning of my burnout, I thought exercise would fix me.

I pushed hard.
I woke up at 5:30 every morning.
I tracked everything.
I tried to force my body back into balance. Or, maybe, submission.
And it didn’t work.

I was still in survival mode.
What I needed first was rest.
REAL rest.
Nervous system repair.

And then—when I finally slowed down, when I finally started listening—
movement became medicine.

These days, I move to feel.
I move to breathe.
I move to stay in connection with my body—not to outrun it.
I move for the joy of moving.

Burnout recovery isn't about pushing harder.
It's about knowing when to rest—and when to move with love.

If this speaks to you, message me “burnout.”
No pressure. Just support.

06/10/2025

The biggest lie burnout told me is this: You’re alone in this.

That you're the only one feeling drained, angry, or emotionally numb.
That you're the only mom who's struggling, the only caregiver who can't manage it all.
That if you just try harder, you'll be able to hold it all together.

But here’s the truth: You aren’t alone.
I’ve been where you are. I’ve felt that isolation.

The truth is, burnout thrives in silence.
It isolates you.
And that’s what keeps you stuck.

Healing starts when we stop carrying it alone.

We heal when we reach out. When we connect.

If you’re ready to feel supported and seen—message me “burnout.”
No pressure. Just connection.

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06/09/2025

We had the house. The property. The life we worked so hard for.

And I was still exhausted.

I was drained. Heavy. Disconnected. Angry.
No matter how much I slept. No matter how hard I tried.

And the worst part? I blamed myself.
I told myself I wasn’t grateful enough.
That I wasn’t doing enough.
That I just needed to try harder.

But I didn’t need to try harder. I needed to stop trying to survive alone.

That was the moment I realized:
This wasn’t just stress.
This was burnout.
And something had to change.

If you’ve had that moment—the quiet realization that you can’t keep going this way—
message me “burnout.”
No pressure. Just connection.

06/04/2025

The greatest lie my burnout told me was this: You are alone.

It’s just me.
I'm the only mom who’s angry and overstimulated.
I'm the only caregiver who feels resentful.
Everyone else has it all pulled together and I'm the only one wondering how she became someone she doesn’t recognize.

The truth?

Burnout isolates you. It silences you. And it tricks you into thinking everyone else is managing just fine.

I promise you this: You are not alone.

I see you.
I was you.
And I’m building a space where we don’t have to carry this quietly anymore.

Message me “burnout” if you're ready to feel supported.
No pressure. Just connection.

06/03/2025

I thought I was just tired.

I thought I just needed a better night’s sleep…
a day off…
a cleaner house…
more help…
better nutrition...
more exercise...
a weekend away...
less screen time...
But no matter what I did—nothing worked.

I didn’t realize it wasn’t “just tired.”
It was burnout.

When I started snapping at my kids because we were running late (again),
when I had completely lost my joy,
and when I was dreading every little task…
That wasn’t exhaustion.
My nervous system shutting down.

I had stopped listening to my body and it started quietly screaming.

If you’re in this place, you are not lazy.
You are not broken.
You are carrying too much—and it’s okay to say “I need help.”

If any of this sounds familiar,
if asking for help seems impossible, I promise it's not.
Message me “burnout.”

No pressure. Just presence.

06/02/2025

I lost my compassion.

I think that was the scariest part for me.

I’m usually kind. Empathetic. A "bleeding heart" some say...

But during burnout—I felt cold, irritated, disconnected, and so annoyed by other's needs.

It wasn’t just that I was tired.
It was that my nervous system was so fried,
I couldn’t even access the part of me that cared.

It terrified me to become what I despise in other people.

Today I know: I wasn’t turning into a bad person. I was overstimulated. Overloaded. Under-supported.

And if you’re snapping, shutting down, or feeling emotionally numb— it doesn’t mean you’re broken. But it might mean you’re burning out.

And you are not alone.
If this speaks to you, message me “burnout.”

I’m not here to judge. Just to walk with you.

06/01/2025

I literally couldn't get out of bed.

At its worst, my burnout swallowed me whole.
I was exhausted - not just physically, but emotionally and spiritually..

I snapped at my kids.
I disappeared from my friends.
I lost my empathy and compassion...

I wasn't able to show up as the mom I wanted to be, or the friend I wanted to be - I couldn't even show up for ME.

I didn't know it was burnout - I didn't know BURNOUT was a thing.
I just thought I was failing - at parenthood, at relationships, at business, at life...

Today I realize I wasn't failing - I was JUST SURVIVING. And I had been in survival mode for way too long.

If any of this feels familiar - if you're tired, angry, numb, or feeling like you're disappearing (or maybe feeling like you WANT TO disappear) - know you aren't alone.

Healing is possible.
You don't have to do it alone.

If this speaks to you, message me "burnout". No pressure. Just connection and support.

03/10/2025

Stress builds up fast. Process it DAILY!

It’s easy to ignore stress until it explodes, but processing it as it happens makes all the difference. Try mindfulness, breathing techniques, or even creative expression to release tension.

How do you process stress in the moment? Share your tips!

Time to schedule a 1:1 coaching session to help you learn how to process stress?
Message me here or email ericabickfordcoachATgmailDOTcom

03/09/2025

Let’s normalize talking about how we are NOT going to “miss this”…

So many well-meaning people remind us on our especially hard days that, “it goes so fast, some day you’re going to miss this.”

We’re falling apart under the emotional and mental weight while grandma is telling you to “treasure every moment”. Seriously.

In our world, every day brings new challenges and, I, for one, am NOT going to “miss this”.

Well-meaning words end up feeling dismissive, patronizing and out of touch.
Add in the guilt we feel for knowing we are NOT going to miss this…

It’s time to reach out for a 1:1 call. You deserve compassion, not patronizing.
Message me here or email ericabickfordcoachATgmailDOTcom

03/07/2025

Healing from burnout takes time. It’s faster and easier with others by your side.

Having a strong community to lean on makes a world of difference.

Through encouragement, advice, or just someone to sit with you - the power of connection speeds up the healing process.

How has your community helped you on your healing journey? Share your story below!

Don’t have a community yet? It’s time to schedule a 1:1 call to help you find your community!
Message me here or email me at ericabickfordcoachATgmailDOTcom

03/06/2025

Feeling burnt out?

If you’re feeling burnt out, you might be saying "yes" to everything except yourself.

Boundaries aren’t a luxury—they’re a necessity.

Protect your time and energy by setting limits that honor your well-being.

What boundary could you set today to protect your energy?

Need guidance in learning to set boundaries:
Time to schedule a 1:1 coaching session to help you protect your energy!
Message me here or email ericabickfordcoachATgmailDOTcom

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