Back-to-School Nightmares or Sund...

Back-to-School Nightmares or Sunday Scaries — Is It Really Work… or Something Deeper?

Aligned Soul & Purpose Podcast by Rosy Marquez
S1 · E6
Jul 18, 2025
14:43

Episode notes

Do you feel a wave of dread on Sunday evenings, or start having back-to-school dreams that leave you anxious, restless, or even angry?

You’re not alone, and it’s likely not just about work.

In this episode, I’m sharing the real reason behind the Sunday Scaries that so many high-achieving women experience, especially those in education or leadership roles. I open up about my own journey, 17 years in education, and the moment I realized the anxiety wasn’t about lesson plans or early alarms. It was my soul asking me to slow down and listen.

We explore:

  1. What Sunday dread is really trying to tell you
  2. How high-functioning burnout shows up in your body and mind
  3. Why alignment matters more than “success”
  4. The nervous system’s role in chronic stress and emotional fatigue
  5. How to take the first step toward coming back to yourself — without quitting your job or blowing up your life

If you’re ready to stop surviving and start living with intention, this conversation is your invitation.

🎧 Press play and let’s go deeper.

https://calendly.com/alignedsoulandpurpose/45min

Keywords

self-discovery
reconnection
mindfulness
soul alignment
self-love
inner peace
overcoming burnout
work-life balance
personal growth
authenticity
motherhood