In this year-end conversation, we reflect on 2025—the highs, the lows, the lessons we didn’t ask for but needed. We talk about patience, slowing down, fear, self-judgment, presence, and the pressure we place on ourselves to rush life.

As we step into 2026, the focus shifts to clarity, main-mission energy, intentional living, and enjoying life with the people that matter most. This episode is about growth without rushing, learning without shame, and choosing to live fully—one day at a time.

Key Takeaways
✨ 2025 taught the importance of slowing down and giving yourself grace
✨ Fear doesn’t go away—you move forward despite it
✨ Internal pressure can be more damaging than external challenges
✨ Being present allows you to see growth you might otherwise miss
✨ Preparation and patience make the journey more enjoyable
✨ 2026 is about focus, intention, and main-mission living

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Burnout isn’t just about being tired — it’s emotional, mental, physical, and often invisible until it’s too late. In this episode, let’s have an honest, reflective conversation about burnout, how it shows up differently for everyone, and why so many people don’t realize they’re burned out until they’re deep in it.

We break down the three types of burnout, the five stages, and the real-life symptoms many of us normalize — from chronic fatigue and irritability to emotional eating, lack of motivation, and feeling disconnected from life. The discussion also explores hustle culture, people-pleasing, unmet expectations, and why doing things you don’t love drains you faster than hard work ever could.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, exhausted, frustrated, or disconnected — this episode is your reminder that you’re not lazy, you’re not broken, and you’re definitely not alone.

Tune in as we unpack:
✨ Burnout is multifaceted — emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by chronic stress.
✨ There are three types of burnout: overload, under-challenge, and neglect.
✨ Burnout often follows five stages, and many people don’t notice it until stage four or five.
✨ Hustle culture and people-pleasing are major contributors to long-term burnout.
✨ Doing work you don’t love drains energy faster than doing work you enjoy — even for shorter periods.
✨ Ignoring your body’s signals leads to habitual burnout cycles.
✨ Rest isn’t laziness — it’s a requirement for sustainability.
✨ Slowing down, setting boundaries, and listening to yourself are key to breaking burnout patterns.
✨ You don’t need to rush through life to prove you're worth.

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