Drop the S: Recovering from Superwoman Syndrome

by TBD

Overview

Women have long been told that they can be, do, or have anything they want-as long as they're willing to pay the price. Enter Superwoman Syndrome and a generation of highly educated, successful, stressed out, professional moms. Women physicians, attorneys, and professionals are now responsible for their offices, employees, and clients or patients, as well as their home, husband, and children. It's a burden that only Superwoman could carry. And it leads to burnout, extreme fatigue, emotional strain, and physical breakdown.

 

In Drop the S: Recovering from Superwoman Syndrome, Dr. Marybeth Crane presents a window into the often chaotic, exhaustive, and stressful lives of today's working mothers. This important work will empower you to find physical, mental, spiritual, and financial wellness and will remind you of what's important in life.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781737031284
Publisher:	Mary E Crane DPM PA
Publication date:	08/10/2021
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	138
File size:	415 KB

About the Author

Dr. Marybeth Crane is a retired board-certified podiatric foot and ankle surgeon. She specialized in sports medicine in private practice for over twenty-five years, successfully building a multi-million-dollar private practice from humble beginnings. She's completed more than twenty marathons, a dozen or so Half Ironmans, and two full Ironman Triathlons.

Table of Contents

Dedication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii

Author's Note. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xvii 1

The Evolution of Superwoman Syndrome. . . . . . . . . . . 1

1. I'm So Tired . . . . . . . . .
2. I Can't Sleep . . . . . . . . .
3. I'm Gaining Weight. . . .
4. I'm Drinking Too Much
5. I Don't Want to Exercise
6. I Don't Feel Sexy . . . . . .
7. I Can't Think Straight . .
8. There's Never Enough Money . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
9. I'm Spiritually Empty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
10. I'm So Overwhelmed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
11. I'm Such a Perfectionist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
12. Recovery is Possible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

RecoveryResources ...........................111

Acknowledgments ............................115

About the Author. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Editorial Reviews

"Dr. Crane shares details so intimate that I felt like I was eaves- dropping. Reading her book, I realized how insidious this syndrome is, sneaking into our lives one achievement at a time. Then the nightly glasses of wine start equaling the number of worries, and we get lost in the haze. This book delivers a mes- sage that it's okay to not be everything to everyone. The world will survive without having to sacrifice ourselves on the altar of having it all. Her words gave me the courage to say, "I don't have to be a caped crusader!" Thank you for your bravery!"

-Dr. Kathleen Satterfield, Dean, Western University of Health Sciences College of Podiatric Medicine

"A very identifiable must-read for every woman who's afraid to admit that she's struggling with the demands of life for fear of seeming inadequate. Dr. Crane strips herself of her Woman of Steel persona and courageously shares the most vulnerable aspects of her life, leaving us with coping strategies, answers, and a powerful overall message that it's perfectly okay to be human."

-Dr. Micaela Dartson, Novelist/Screenwriter/Producer/Filmmaker/Podcaster, Owner/Operator Two Chix Flix, LLC, President, Ladies in Film and Television Pink Smoke, LLC

"So inspiring and really makes you reflect. We all try way too hard to be it all and do it all. Dr. Crane's honesty is so refresh- ing, but you can't miss the serious message. I found myself stopping and thinking about the things I can change, the things I need to change. It will motivate you to drop the S!"

-The Honorable Laura K. Hill, Mayor of Southlake, Texas

"Dr. Marybeth Crane is an accomplished professional who I have admired as long as I have known her. In Drop the S, she pulls back the curtain and lets everyone see that things are not always as they appear from the outside looking in. She gives you an in-depth look at how her over-active lifestyle of trying to balance home and work was compromising her own health. She also reveals what she did about it and how she reclaimed her healthy and balanced life. This book provides a roadmap for anyone who feels that trying to do it all might be taking a toll on their own lives."

-Diane Jackson, Co-founder Top Practices

"In her new book, Drop the S, Dr. Marybeth Crane has given a name to the wired, tired, relentless circle of urgency, the not-enough-time-to-do-everything lifestyle that so many women experience. Dr. Crane shares her experience of how stress overload caused issues with hormonal imbalances, cor- tisol levels, and adrenal fatigue-and how the effects on our bodies and overall health are significant and debilitating. Drop the S is a great read, providing readers a path to better health, body, mind, and spirit. Anyone looking for tools for a better life will enjoy this book."

-Linda Werber, Entrepreneur and Health Coach

"So many of us women regularly do four or five jobs and think it's normal. Then we wonder why we are tired and irritable. Dr. Marybeth Crane describes the physiology behind our fatigue along with a step-by-step plan to reclaim our health. Drop the S is a must-read for any woman who thinks they can do it all."

-Nicole Bell, Executive, Entrepreneur, Author of What Lurks in the Woods

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