E280: How Women Over 35 Can Beat Burnout & Build Real Wellness with Foundational Habits - Jamie Martin

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In this episode of The Art of Living Well Podcast, hosts Marnie Dachis Marmet and Stephanie May Potter sit down with Jamie Martin, Editor-in-Chief of Experience Life magazine, Vice President of Content Strategy at Life Time Inc., and co-host of the Lifetime Talks podcast. With over 20 years in the health and wellness space, Jamie shares her journey from intern to leadership, and how she’s stayed rooted in authenticity while building a career around helping others live well.

The conversation explores foundational wellness habits, the myth of doing it all, and the power of reassessing your needs throughout life. Jamie gets candid about sleep struggles, setting boundaries, letting go of perfection, and raising teens in a hyper-connected world. Whether you're navigating motherhood, burnout, or simply want to feel more aligned, this episode offers grounded wisdom, tactical tools, and powerful reminders to give yourself grace. Check out the referenced episodes with Jill Palmquist and Pilar Gerasimo. 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The five foundational pillars of well-being you should return to again and again.

• Why "doing nothing" might be the hardest but most necessary habit.

• Ways to protect your family’s mental health by creating device-free rituals.

• How women can release the pressure of doing it all.

• Tips to manage guilt and ask for support without shame.

• Jamie's practical routine for carving out “me-time” in a full life.

Noteworthy Quotes from the Episode:

“Quick fixes don’t work. It’s the repeated habits - movement, sleep, nutrition, community - that move the needle.” – Jamie Martin

“I realized I can't do it all, and I don't have to.” – Jamie Martin

“Just be human, embrace your humanness. Most of us are doing the best we can each day.” – Jamie Martin

“You can still be striving to thrive, while doing it imperfectly.” – Jamie Martin

“What do I need today? That question changes everything.” – Stephanie May Potter

“You’re never too late to find your next thing, even in the empty nest phase.” – Marnie Dachis Marmet

Episode Breakdown with Timestamps:

[00:00] Why women often hesitate to ask for help

[6:30] Jamie’s personal story and passion for wellness media 

[13:15] Returning to wellness foundations: movement, food, and rest, without burning out 

[19:19] Parenting teens, protecting energy, and setting tech boundaries 

[28:38] Finding balance between work and family

[31:25] How to deal with mom guilt

[48:34] Where to find Jamie

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