What do falling holiday decorations, dirty dishes, and single parenthood have in common? For Rebecca Link, they became unexpected metaphors for letting go of perfection, surviving the unimaginable, and rewriting the rules of leadership.
In this episode, Rebecca gets real about grief, toxic positivity, and what it actually takes to rebuild after everything changes. From therapy breakthroughs to the surprising power of delegation, she unpacks the invisible standards we chase and how to finally put them down.
If you've ever felt like you’re failing at an impossible game, this one’s for you.

Key Takeaways:

• Perfection is a myth - especially in grief, parenting, and leadership.
  Letting go of unrealistic expectations (like fixing Santa in the bushes) creates space for what actually matters.
• Delegation isn’t just a productivity tool - it’s a survival skill.
  Sometimes you’re not just offloading tasks, you’re reclaiming mental capacity and teaching others to step up.
• You don’t need to bounce back fast.
  Whether you’re dipping, swimming, or soaking in the “pool” of hard emotions, the magic happens when you stop pretending everything’s fine and start redefining what’s enough.

Key Moments:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:24 Rebecca's Origin Story
02:24 Navigating Trauma and Toxic Positivity
03:13 Challenges of Motherhood and Work-Life Balance
06:09 Coping with Loss and Redefining Life
14:00 Delegation and Leadership Insights
21:31 Finding Support and Resources
25:11 Conclusion and Contact Information

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