You've heard the advice "Just be grateful" anytime you are venting about the things that are stressing you out And if you're like most of the women that I serve, then chances are you do exactly that Anytime you want to vent and scream at the top of your lungs because you're frustrated or angry at the way things are in your business/job - you find that you can't... Because you don't want to seem ungrateful, you immediately ❌Tell yourself all of the ways that you already have ...

Imagine waking every 30 minutes for seven months and trying to “optimize” your way out of it with Google threads and late-night Reddit dives. That was our home, and it mirrors how so many high achievers approach burnout: more hacks, more lists, more grit. Then one sleep coach asked a few sharp questions, spotted the real issues in minutes, and two nights later we slept eight hours straight. That whiplash result is the core lesson today: expertise collapses time, and blind spots—left unseen—ke...

We unpack why exhaustion comes from decision overload, not workload, and how seeking endless advice backfires. We show a simple writing practice to calm the threat response, access intuition, and choose with alignment instead of fear. • decision fatigue driven by mental bandwidth, not tasks • brain’s need for certainty and safety • pitfalls of outsourcing choices to experts • alignment over blueprints for unique paths • reframing right vs wrong into learning • naming emotions and thoughts to...

"Just say no" is the worst advice you could ever receive to help you set boundaries. Stop treating boundaries like a willpower contest and start understanding what your brain is trying to protect. We pull apart the well-meaning but shallow advice to “just say no” and explain why high-achieving women so often snap back to people-pleasing the moment they feel pushback or disappointment in the room. The real driver isn’t a lack of strength—it’s a nervous system trained to read limits as t...

Feeling tired but unable to switch off? We dig into why smart, driven women keep circling burnout even after vacations, stricter routines, and “better boundaries.” The problem isn’t your willpower. It’s the hidden operating system—your subconscious identity—that keeps pulling you back into overgiving, people-pleasing, and nonstop productivity. We start by naming the six mistakes that quietly drain energy: chasing perfect work-life balance, banking on me time and vacations to fix everything, ...

Ever notice how “being generous” somehow ends with you exhausted, frustrated, and wondering why the extra effort never pays off? We go straight to the root of overgiving and expose the stealth expectations that keep high-achieving women stuck in a loop of burnout and disappointment. Instead of vague advice, we break down the brain-based patterns that drive people-pleasing and offer clear steps to reclaim your time, energy, and self-respect. We unpack how hidden bargains sound—if I give more,...

What do you do when everything feels like it is breaking all at once? When everything you know and are comfortable with no longer are an option as the universe asks you to expand? Today I open up about the 5 biggest lessons that my latest battle with my postpartum depression showed me about change and how we can navigate it with ease rather than stress This episode is for you if you’ve felt behind, trapped by invisible timelines, or guilty for not loving a new season the “right” w...

Life throws you curve balls and now you just can't catch a break to find time to catch up on your never ending to-do list. We've all been there...Your kid gets sick, family events that need your time and attention, clients who need you and suddenly you're behind on checking things off your to-do list and the things you know you need to get done to move the needle forward towards your goals and dreams gets put on the back burner. You can't help but look at colleagues around you who...

Ever feel trapped in cycles of people-pleasing, procrastination, or motivation that comes and goes like the tide? You're not alone. The burning question many face is whether these patterns stem from clinical diagnoses like anxiety and depression or from deeper subconscious beliefs. As someone who's burned out twice and helped countless others break free, I'm here to challenge the either/or thinking that keeps so many stuck. The relationship between our brain chemistry and thought patterns is...

Feeling exhausted from trying to change family members who just don't seem to get it? You're not alone, and this might be draining your energy more than you realize. After experiencing this frustration while living with my mother for several months, I noticed the same pattern emerging in my coaching clients—the belief that if only their loved ones would change, everything would be better. This expectation creates a loop of disappointment that feeds directly into burnout. The hard truth I've...

Are you caught in a never-ending cycle of setting ambitious goals, feeling like you're not making progress fast enough, and ultimately burning out? You're not alone. As high achievers, we've been programmed to define "wins" in ways that actually fuel our exhaustion and feelings of inadequacy. In this revealing episode, Dr. Reana Mulcahy pulls back the curtain on one of the most insidious causes of burnout among high performers. Through a candid coaching session, she exposes the dangerous "wo...

Why do high achievers struggle to celebrate their wins? We excel at achievement but fail at self-acknowledgment. At the core of this challenge lies your brain's evolutionary wiring. Your neural pathways are designed to scan for problems rather than celebrate wins – a survival mechanism that once protected our ancestors but now creates a perpetual state of "never enough" for ambitious individuals. When I work with high-achieving clients, they consistently struggle with the simple task of iden...

Ever found yourself caught in the quicksand of a major decision, where the more you think about it, the deeper you sink? That paralysis isn't what you think it is. Contrary to popular belief, indecision rarely stems from not knowing what you want. The surprising truth is that indecision happens when you actually DO know what your heart desires, but you've been conditioned not to trust that knowing. Through years of education, family influence, and societal pressure, we've all absorbed the m...

Ever felt paralyzed by your to-do list or daunted by the massive gap between your current reality and your ambitious goals? That overwhelming sensation isn't just uncomfortable—it's your brain's protective mechanism kicking into high gear, convinced you lack what it takes to succeed. As a two-time burnout survivor, I've discovered that overwhelm operates on a fascinating psychological loop. Your brain perceives a threat (too many tasks, too little time, too big a goal), triggers a stre...

Have you ever had that moment where you said, "I knew it, I should have trusted my gut"? That's your intuition speaking – and according to intuition expert Jill Fubister, tapping into this innate power could be the key to breaking your burnout cycle for good. In this enlightening conversation, Jill reveals the startling truth that we're all born intuitive, but many of us have simply lost touch with this powerful internal guidance system. "It is not like Susie was born with intuition and Bob ...

Confidence is not the reward waiting at the finish line of achievement—it's the fuel that propels you toward your goals. In this eye-opening exploration of our relationship with self-assurance, I dismantle the dangerous myth that confidence arrives after success, credentials, or external validation. Drawing from both personal experience and insights from working with high-achievers, I reveal how my own confidence would vanish when surrounded by seven-figure entrepreneurs despite having a doc...

Your brain has an incredible superpower - it's constantly working to keep you safe. But sometimes, that protection mechanism backfires, creating thought and behavior patterns that hold you back from the success you know you're capable of achieving. Think about it: have you ever found yourself repeating the same self-sabotaging behaviors even though you logically know they don't serve you? Maybe you procrastinate on important projects, shy away from visibility opportunities, or unconsciously ...

Have you ever found yourself seething with resentment toward a family member, colleague, or client, but couldn't quite pinpoint why? That sneaky emotion might be the hidden force keeping you trapped in the burnout cycle. Resentment doesn't just appear out of nowhere. As I explore in this episode, it emerges from expectations that haven't been met – particularly what I call "stealth expectations." These are the unspoken standards and anticipated outcomes we hold without consciously acknowledg...

Chances are you have heard the phrase - "Hard work = Success". But have you ever had a moment where everything you believed was success feels like anything but success? That moment when you've checked all the boxes society told you to check – education, career, financial stability – yet find yourself sitting alone wondering, "Is this really it?" If this is you, chances are you can relate My breaking point came in a hospital parking lot after a 12-hour shift as a physical therapis...

What if we flipped the narrative and learned from children instead of teaching them? In this thought-provoking episode, we explore how toddlers possess a unique ability to dream and express their desires without the stress and anxiety that often plagues adults. By examining the barriers we face as grown-ups, such as societal norms and ingrained beliefs, we begin to unlock the true potential within us. Discover how channeling your inner child can lead to a more fulfilling li...