Ep 68 - You’re Not Failing — You’re Fried: How to Recover from End-of-Year Burnout

In today’s episode of Non-Negotiable Living, Ashley speaks directly to the women feeling end-of-year burnout—exhausted, unmotivated, emotionally flat, and running on empty despite “doing everything right.” This episode is not about pushing harder or adding more to your plate. It’s about understanding what your body is actually going through and learning how to move through this season with grace, restoration, and intention.

Ashley breaks down the biology of burnout, explaining how chronic stress, elevated cortisol, disrupted sleep, blood sugar imbalance, inflammation, and seasonal changes all collide at the end of the year—especially for women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s. She explains why this exhaustion isn’t a personal failure, but a physiological signal that your nervous system needs support, not discipline.

You’ll learn practical, realistic strategies to reclaim your energy during the holidays, including setting boundaries around overcommitting, fueling your body properly instead of undereating, prioritizing sleep without guilt, cutting what no longer fits, and using simple habits like walking and sunlight to reset your nervous system. This episode is a reminder that rest is not weakness or selfishness—it’s a requirement for sustainable health, leadership, and presence.

If you’re a busy mom or woman feeling drained as the year comes to a close, this episode will help you slow down, protect your peace, and enter the holidays feeling grounded instead of depleted.

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