Breaking the Burnout Cycle: A Trauma Therapist’s Approach | Sarah Fui

In this episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast, host Angelina Rivera is joined by Sarah Fui, a former trauma therapist turned intuitive coach, to unpack what burnout really is and why so many high-achieving women feel stuck in cycles of exhaustion, self-sabotage, and overwhelm.Sarah shares how trauma-informed healing, inner child work, and intuition play a powerful role in breaking burnout patterns and creating sustainable success, both personally and professionally. Together, they explore how healing and ambition can coexist, and why slowing down can sometimes be the fastest path forward.Burnout is not just about doing too much. It is often rooted in unresolved patterns, unmet emotional needs, and survival-based habits formed long before adulthood.In this powerful episode of the Refine and Shine Podcast, Angelina Rivera sits down with Sarah Fui to explore burnout through a trauma-informed lens and what it really takes to break the cycle.Sarah shares her journey from trauma therapist to intuitive coach and how deep inner child healing, EMDR therapy, and mindset work helped her recognize and release self-sabotaging behaviors. She explains why burnout often shows up in multi-passionate entrepreneurs and caregivers, and why traditional productivity advice alone is not enough to create lasting change.Angelina brings transparency to the conversation by sharing her own experiences navigating surgery recovery, financial stress, and business uncertainty, highlighting the importance of flexibility, faith, and accountability during difficult seasons.Throughout the conversation, they discuss:Why burnout is often a trauma responseHow inner child healing supports sustainable successThe role of intuition and self-trust in decision-makingAccountability as a form of self-careBalancing creativity, family, and income without guiltUsing art, music, and storytelling as healing toolsSarah also shares insight into her upcoming creative projects centered on advocacy and healing for women leaving abusive relationships, showing how purpose and impact can grow from deeply personal experiences.This episode offers a compassionate reminder that healing is not linear, rest is productive, and success expands when we address the root, not just the symptoms.🔑 Key Topics & TakeawaysBurnout as a trauma responseInner child healing and self-sabotageTrauma-informed entrepreneurshipIntuition and aligned decision-makingFaith, resilience, and personal growthAccountability without shameCreative expression as healingSustainable success for women entrepreneursConnect with Guest:Sarah Fui www.sarahfui.comConnect with Host:🌐 Website: angelinarivera.com📅 Book a Free Discovery Call: angelinarivera.com/links📲 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/angierivera23?📲 Instagram: @refineandshinepodcast | @the.angelina.rivera🎧 YouTube: Refine and Shine Podcast | Angelina Rivera💼 LinkedIn: Angelina Rivera | Refine and Shine Podcast📲 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@refineandshinepodcast🧘‍♀️ Sukha App – 7-Day Free Trial (no card required): TheSukha.co/?ref=angelina🛍️ Work With Me — Courses & Coaching: https://angelinarivera.com/coaching-services#RefineAndShinePodcast#BreakingBurnout#BurnoutRecovery#TraumaInformedHealing#WomenInBusiness#InnerChildWork#HealingAndGrowth#EntrepreneurMindset#FaithAndPurpose#PersonalDevelopmentPodcast If this episode inspired you, please like, subscribe, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐Your feedback helps the Refine & Shine Podcast reach more amazing listeners like you.Don’t forget to share this episode with someone who needs a reminder that healing and transformation are possible at any age. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.