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The Burnt-Out Bitch

Ditch the Perfectionism, Let Go of the Guilt, and Break the Burnout Cycle (The Regulated Woman Series)

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The Burnt-Out Bitch

By: Gwen Taylor
Narrated by: L.B. Neibaur
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Exhausted from trying to be perfect, keep the peace, and check every damn box—while pretending you’re fine?

The Burnt-Out Bitch is your unapologetic guide to saying “no,” letting go, and reclaiming your energy—without guilt. This book isn’t here to fix you. It’s here to free you. If you’ve ever felt like you’re drowning in expectations (yours or everyone else’s), this relatable, down-to-earth guide is packed with honest advice, zero fluff, and permission to finally rest.

Inside you’ll learn how to:

• Break the burnout cycle (without quitting your life)

• Ditch perfectionism and people-pleasing

• Set boundaries without spiraling into guilt

• Calm your chaotic mind with tools that actually work

• Reconnect with the real you—beneath the roles and routines

You’ll also hear stories from other women who’ve hit their breaking point and found a better way—and get access to a free companion workbook to help you take what you’re learning and make it real.

If your to-do list is longer than your patience… if your brain is running on 2%… if you’ve ever thought “If I let go, everything might fall apart”… this book is for you.

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2026 Gwen Taylor (P)2026 Gwen Taylor Emotions Personal Development Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Stress Management
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I picked this up because I know how easy it is to get buried under pressure, guilt, and the constant need to keep everyone happy. What I liked most was how direct it felt. It didn’t sugarcoat burnout or act like a few small tweaks fix everything. Instead, it focused on boundaries, letting go of perfectionism, and finding your way back to yourself. For me, it sounded like the kind of audiobook that gives you real permission to step back and breathe.

For Anyone Running on Empty

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This one hit a little too close to home in the best way. It doesn’t sugarcoat anything and speaks in a very real, direct tone that actually makes you stop and think about how much pressure you put on yourself.

I liked that it focuses on letting go of perfectionism and guilt without making it feel like another “task” to complete. It’s more about shifting your mindset in a realistic way.

The narration matched the vibe perfectly—confident and engaging. If you’re feeling burnt out, this feels like a wake-up call you didn’t know you needed.

Honestly Felt Seen

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I picked this up at a point where everything felt… heavy.

Not one big thing. Just a constant pressure to keep up, keep everyone happy, and not drop anything.

This book doesn’t give you a neat little system.

It gives you a mirror.

And at first, that’s uncomfortable. You start seeing how often you say yes when you mean no, how much guilt is driving decisions, how much energy is leaking in places it shouldn’t.

Then something shifts.

You stop trying to manage everything.
You start choosing what actually matters.

The voice of the book is direct, a little blunt, but in a way that cuts through the noise.

The narration carries that same tone. Steady, confident, not trying to soften the message.

I didn’t finish this feeling “fixed.”

I finished it feeling lighter.

And that’s a win.

Tired of Being Everything

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This audiobook really spoke to that worn-down feeling so many women carry while trying to do it all and stay calm on the surface. I liked that it had a direct, no-nonsense voice while still feeling supportive and real. The themes of guilt, boundaries, and perfectionism felt very familiar, and I think a lot of listeners will connect with that straight away. It sounds like a solid listen for anyone feeling mentally and emotionally drained.

So relatable

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I really connected with this audiobook. It captures that worn-down, stretched-too-thin feeling that so many women carry without saying out loud. I liked that it doesn’t just talk about burnout on the surface. It also gets into boundaries, guilt, and how easy it is to lose yourself while taking care of everyone else. The advice is thoughtful and easy to take in, and it made me feel understood. It is a reassuring listen for anyone trying to find balance and feel like themselves again.

A Comforting Listen

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