Episode 08: Burnout Recovery for Working Moms: How to Start Coming Back to Yourself
You finally get a quiet moment—shower, car, parking lot and instead of feeling relief, you feel… nothing. Not excited, not inspired, just flat and tired in your bones. If you’ve wondered, “Is this just my life now?” this episode is for you.
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In this episode you’ll hear:
The subtle difference between being “tired” and being truly burned out
Christina’s quiet burnout breaking point: “If life looks like this for 10 more years…”
How over‑functioning at work and home numbs you out instead of fulfilling you
Three gentle moves for burnout recovery in the life you already have:
Notice: telling the truth about how depleted you really are
Nurture: adding tiny, non‑performative care into your day
Negotiate: changing the terms of how you’re living (at work, at home, with yourself)