As January comes to a close, rest alone might not be enough anymore.

We're talking about what happens when you’re moving through life without a destination, why that leaves you exhausted, and how to gently realign without pressure or perfection.

I also take us over the 10-minute marker to answer some questions that came my way:

• What if I don’t know what I want?
• What if my vision feels boring?
• What if my job doesn’t align with where I’m headed?
• Why are these episodes short — and yes, how they’re created.

This is a soft reset episode — honest, grounding, and slightly unhinged — meant to help you stop driving in circles and choose direction over chaos.

Need support?💛 Dial 988 in the U.S.💛 Visit findahelpline.com worldwide💛 Or message me — you don’t have to carry this alone.

New episodes every week — follow, comment, share, leave a review, scream into the pile of clean laundry that's been sitting there for the past two weeks— whatever feels good today.

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Remember: Burnout is real. Balance is the goal. And I’m somewhere in between 💛

“I just need a vacation!"

We’ve all said it. And sometimes it’s true — but sometimes it’s not the whole story.

In this episode, we unpack the difference between the vacation fantasy and the reality of rest. Why time away doesn’t always fix burnout, what happens when we bring an exhausted nervous system with us, and how rest becomes more effective when it’s built into our lives — not just scheduled on a calendar.

We talk about expectations, pressure-free rest, and how to stop using vacations as a band-aid for deeper burnout patterns.

And yes — we’re daydreaming about Big Sur. Foggy cliffs, quiet moments, and the kind of stillness that doesn’t distract you, but gently puts things back into perspective.

✨ Rest without performance
✨ Reset without escaping
✨ Permission to slow down

Need support?💛 Dial 988 in the U.S.💛 Visit findahelpline.com worldwide💛 Or message me — you don’t have to carry this alone.

New episodes every week — follow, comment, share, leave a review, scream into your steering wheel in silence with the windows down— whatever feels good today.

Find us on Instagram: @thebalancedrecruiter | Share your thoughts or what you'd like to hear with us by sending us a DM!

Remember: Burnout is real. Balance is the goal. And I’m somewhere in between 💛

Feeling undervalued at work doesn’t just affect your job — it follows you home.

In this extended reset episode, we dive deep into how toxic work environments quietly shape our thinking, health, boundaries, and even our relationships outside of work. We talk about what happens when leadership is the source of stress, why burnout spills into home life, and how to protect yourself when leaving isn’t an option.

This isn’t about dramatic exits or perfect boundaries. It’s about containment, self-preservation, and rebuilding safety without guilt or shame.

And yes — we’re also resisting the urge to run away to Carmel-by-the-Sea. Off-leash beaches, dog-friendly patios, ocean air, and the kind of calm that reminds your nervous system what rest actually feels like.

✨ Boundaries as protection
✨ Staying without self-abandonment
✨ Resetting without disappearing

Need support?💛 Dial 988 in the U.S.💛 Visit findahelpline.com worldwide💛 Or message me — you don’t have to carry this alone.

New episodes every week — follow, comment, share, leave a review, scream into your peppermint white hot chocolate — whatever feels good today.

Find us on Instagram: @thebalancedrecruiter | Share your thoughts or what you'd like to hear with us by sending us a DM!

Remember: Burnout is real. Balance is the goal. And I’m somewhere in between 💛