When Brandy Peterson started her career in early childhood education, she quickly found herself doing the work of three people. Because of her “helper personality,” she did the best she could to keep up. Being needed made her feel necessary and validated.

But she was stressed and tired and not eating. She wasn’t giving her all to her family at home. She was simply stretched too thin. That’s when she broke down and cried in the middle of the circle-time carpet.

Luckily, Brandy had a boss who cared for her more as a person than as an employee. That’s when she learned to let go of some things and focus on the tasks that only she could do.

The lesson has stuck with her for nearly two decades and in this episode she shares how it helped her to be a better boss, friend, spouse and mother.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed and overworked, this episode is for you.