Helping high-achieving women lead, mother, and live with less guilt.

I’m Christina Runnels, therapist, speaker, author, and host of Lead Like a Mother — here to help you navigate burnout, boundaries, and the pressure to do it all.

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You do not have to choose between success and well-being.

Through therapy, speaking, and podcast conversations, I help women untangle burnout, reclaim their voice, and build a life that feels both meaningful and sustainable. This space is for high-achieving women who are ready for honest support and practical tools.

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Listen to Lead Like a Mother: Work-Life Balance, Burnout Recovery & Leadership Skills for High-Achieving Moms

Each episode offers real talk about work-life balance, burnout, leadership, motherhood, and the emotional load so many women carry quietly. If you’re looking for compassionate and practical encouragement, start here.

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I speak to groups, organizations, and events about burnout, boundaries, working mom identity, leadership, and the mental load. My talks are grounded, engaging, and designed to leave people feeling seen and equipped.

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Read Boldly Both

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Boldly Both, A Mom's Guide to Balancing Career and Family Without Guilt
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In Boldly Both, Christina Runnels shares her deeply personal journey of navigating motherhood and career, offering an empowering guide for women who refuse to settle for less.

Drawing from her experience as a mother, entrepreneur, and leader in mental health, Christina explores:

  • How to create work-life balance without guilt

  • Stress management strategies for career moms

  • Tools for women in leadership to lead authentically

  • Practical steps to manage motherhood and ambition

Perfect for:

  • Women building businesses while raising families

  • Leaders striving for success without burnout

  • Mothers seeking stress management that honors all roles

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Start with the podcast, explore my speaking work, or reach out to learn more about therapy and coaching support.

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