Are you exhausted from doing all the things, checking all the boxes, and still feeling like you're drowning?

You're not broken. You've just been sold the wrong version of resilience.

In this episode, I'm breaking down why "staying positive" and "bouncing back" is actually heightening your stress—and what to do instead.

What you'll learn:

• The #1 thing stealing your energy (and how to set boundaries with your own brain)
• Why that word "should" is keeping you trapped in burnout
• The difference between being fear-driven vs. value-driven (and why it matters)
• How to make progress when you're completely overwhelmed
• Why people-pleasing isn't actually kindness—it's self-abandonment

Real talk: I'm teetering on the edge of burnout myself right now. So I'm not just teaching these strategies—I'm actively using them to protect my capacity through a really challenging season.

If you're tired of performing optimism while your nervous system screams for help, this episode is your permission slip to stop.

A quick update: I'm hitting pause on the podcast through February to protect my energy ahead of the trial for the driver who killed mum and our March 8th concert celebrating her legacy.

If you're in Sydney or surrounding areas, please join us for Because of Julie: Her Legacy Takes Centre Stage on March 8th at The Pavilion Performing Arts Centre. Let's pack the auditorium and celebrate that love always wins. Get your tickets here.

Stuck in the people-pleasing, burnout cycle and can't seem to break it on your own? Book a free consultation at kategladdin.com. I'll help you identify what's actually draining you and give you personalized strategies you can use immediately. I respond within 24 hours because I know waiting when you're burned out feels impossible.

See you in mid-March. 💛

Ever catch yourself thinking, "Why am I like this?" Too much. Too quiet. Too emotional. Too in your head.

What if the thing you criticize yourself for most… isn't a flaw at all?

In this episode, I unpack a powerful reframe that challenges the way we try to "fix" ourselves. Because what if your so-called weakness is actually a strength that's just been turned up too high?

If you've ever called yourself an overthinker, a people-pleaser, disorganized, shy, or "too much"—and felt stuck in shame because of it—this one will hit close to home.

No fluffy self-love. No personality overhaul. Just a simple shift that brings clarity, balance, and relief.

Less "What's wrong with me?" More "How do I work with who I already am?"

Press play if you're ready for self-improvement without self-loathing.

Ready to stop self sabotaging? I've got limited one-on-one coaching spots opening up where we dig into your specific patterns and create practical strategies that actually work for you. Visit https://www.kategladdin.com/coaching to book your call.

For the high achievers who think they need to be harder on themselves.

You're holding yourself accountable, chasing your goals, refusing to waste time. But somewhere along the way, self-discipline turned into self-loathing. And now you're wondering: if I stop being so hard on myself, will I just... stop trying?

This episode breaks down why hating yourself into change is like taking a 36-hour flight with unnecessary layovers. You'll eventually get there, but you'll be exhausted, depleted, and resentful. There's a direct flight available.

In this episode:

• Why shame triggers your nervous system into protection mode (and kills your follow-through)
• The cycle that keeps you stuck: shame → avoidance → more shame
• Why loving your body BEFORE it changes is what actually creates change
• Four mantras to redirect your brain when the shame spiral starts
• The difference between self-discipline and self-attack (and which one actually works)

You don't need more discipline. You need to stop taking the long way around.

Ready to stop self sabotaging? If you need someone to help you push through (not just give you another pep talk), I've got limited one-on-one coaching consult spots available each week. Visit https://www.kategladdin.com/coaching to book your call.