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.

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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.

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

The holidays are over, real life is back, and somehow your brain is more tired than your body.

In this episode, we’re talking about the overthinker’s hangover — that mental crash that hits after the holidays when reflection turns into rumination and New Year pressure makes everything feel heavier than it should.

We unpack how overthinking fuels burnout, why resolutions often make the spiral worse, and how to approach goals without overwhelming yourself. Instead of reinventing everything, we talk about choosing direction over pressure — including finding a word for the year (mine is Realign) and breaking goals into small, manageable sections you can actually celebrate.

✨ No spiraling.
✨ No massive overhauls.
✨ Just gentler ways to reset.

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.

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

New year. New job. Same human.

In this episode, I’m reintroducing myself and sharing a career shift that’s been quietly unfolding. I’ve stepped out of recruiting and into a new role as a beauty sales lead — and no, this isn’t a goodbye to The Balanced Recruiter. It’s an expansion.

We’re talking about identity shifts, burnout that follows us across industries, and what happens when your job title changes but your nervous system doesn’t magically reset. I share what I’ve learned through this transition, why this podcast still matters exactly as it is, and what you can expect from this next season.

Because burnout isn’t about where you work — it’s about how much of yourself you’re carrying.

✨ Same conversations.
✨ Wider lens.
✨ Still figuring it out.

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.

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

We talk a lot about protecting our peace — but what happens when protection turns into numbness?
When you’re not burning out anymore… just tuned out.

This episode is for anyone who’s been running on autopilot. You’re doing the work, showing up, smiling when you need to — but inside, you feel kind of... blank.

I’ll talk about that in-between place — where passion used to live — and how sometimes survival mode is just your body’s way of asking for change.
It’s not weakness. It’s awareness.

If the spark’s gone, maybe it’s not about reigniting it — maybe it’s about finding what actually lights you up again.

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

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

Ever fantasized about just buying a one-way ticket and escaping for a while? Same. But what if a solo trip isn’t just running away — what if it’s actually the recharge you’ve been needing?

In this episode, I get real about burnout, independence, and why solo travel can feel both terrifying and freeing. I even share the story of one trip that changed everything for me — a short sabbatical, a plane ticket to Japan, and the reminder that sometimes stepping away is exactly what saves you.

If you’ve ever thought about traveling alone, or if you’re just craving space from the chaos, this one’s for you.

👉 Let’s talk about how to use solo trips as both a coping mechanism and a true reset — not just an escape.

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

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

Employee Disengagement… Starts at the Top

Employee engagement is at a 10-year low, and here’s the twist: the drop is being driven by managers. Yep, the very people meant to inspire, guide, and connect teams are burning out — and their disengagement is dragging everyone down with them.

In this episode, I break down why middle managers are the pressure-cooker layer, what disengagement looks like in real life, and what has to change if we want balance to survive in the workplace.

🎧 Spoiler: managers can’t model balance if they don’t have it themselves.

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

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