If you’ve ever felt way too invested in your job or like your self-worth, identity, and sense of safety are all tied up in your performance. This episode is your wake-up call. As your Burnout Bestie, I’m breaking down why you’re so emotionally attached to your job, how that attachment formed, and what you can do today to start detaching in a healthy, grounded way.
We’re talking:
-Why work feels like a relationship you can’t leave
-The hidden emotional contracts you’ve made with your job
-How childhood patterns + corporate culture feed your attachment
-How to reclaim your identity outside of productivity
-Practical ways to detach so you can rest, restore, and breathe again
If your brain has been saying “just work harder” for years… this episode is going to hit different.
Listen and then tell me in the comments: what part of your job feels the hardest to emotionally let go of?
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Substack; https://sylviabrands.substack.com/
Tik-Tok: @yourburnoutbestiee
Corporate life was supposed to be a tool—not your whole identity. Yet so many ambitious professionals find themselves drained, burnt out, and wondering why their 9–5 feels like it’s swallowing their whole existence. In this episode, we unpack how corporate culture exasperates old wounds like people-pleasing, perfectionism, and over-identifying with your job title.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle of overwork, tied your worth to productivity, or believed you had to sacrifice yourself for “success,” this conversation is for you. We’re pulling back the curtain on how corporate became a trap, and how you can take your power back.
What you’ll learn in this episode:
This podcast is your corner if you’ve ever searched:
Your career doesn’t define you—let’s talk about how to break free from the corporate burnout loop and build a life that actually feels good.
Subscribe for more on burnout recovery, boundaries, and building confidence without the bossbabe pressure.
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Substack; https://sylviabrands.substack.com/
Tik-Tok: @yourburnoutbestiee
We need to talk about The Devil Wears Prada — not as a fashion fairytale, but as a cautionary tale for corporate women everywhere.
In today’s episode, we’re unpacking the moment Andy Sachs stopped chasing journalism and started chasing approval. This isn’t just about bad boyfriends or flaky friends — it’s about what happens when you lose yourself to a job that demands you become someone else to survive.
Here’s what we get into:
-Why the “glow-up” wasn’t self-driven — it was performance for proximity to power
-The real villain: a workplace culture that rewards burnout and punishes boundaries
-How we confuse ambition with identity — and forget to ask what we actually want
-What this movie teaches us about the early signs of overwork, over-functioning, and disappearing into your job
1. Join Camp Boundary Builder — where we undo corporate conditioning and rewrite your definition of success.
2. Follow along on TikTok @magneticmilkshakes for more hot takes on boundaries, burnout, and reclaiming your peace.
3. Sign up for the Burnout Bestie newsletter https://sylviabrands.substack.com/ for weekly support in your inbox.
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Substack; https://sylviabrands.substack.com/
Tik-Tok: @yourburnoutbestiee
Are you exhausted from trying to be the "good girl" all the time? This episode is for the people pleasers, perfectionists, comparison queens, and chameleons who are quietly burning out while trying to be liked, needed, and approved of.
Inside this episode of Magnetic Milkshakes, we unpack how early praise conditions us to prioritize approval over authenticity. I’m getting into the signs you might be addicted to being liked and the subtle ways we trade our truth, needs, and even energy for external validation.
In this episode, we explore:
The emotional cost of chronic likability
Why perfectionism and comparison are coping tools, not personality traits
How the "good girl" narrative leads to burnout, boundary issues, and identity confusion
What it means to live as a chameleon instead of a fully expressed version of yourself
This one’s raw, real, and will make you rethink why you’re always the “nice one.”
Camp Boundary Builder begins in August!
Follow me on Instagram @thesylviabrands + TikTok @magneticmilkshakes
Your burnout bestie,
Sylvia Brands
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Substack; https://sylviabrands.substack.com/
Tik-Tok: @yourburnoutbestiee
5 Deep Signs You’re Experiencing Burnout (And What to Do About It) | Burnout Symptoms & Recovery for Women
Are you struggling with burnout and don’t even realize it? In this episode of Magnetic Milkshakes, we explore 5 deep and surprising signs of burnout—especially the kind that affects millennial women, working moms, and high-achieving professionals. These are not the typical burnout symptoms you hear about, like being tired or stressed. These are emotional, internal, and deeply personal signs you might be ignoring.
Whether you're feeling disconnected, emotionally numb, resentful of things you used to love, or stuck in people-pleasing mode, this episode will help you recognize the hidden signs of emotional and mental burnout and give you gentle, supportive next steps.
In this burnout recovery episode, we cover:
-What burnout really feels like for high-functioning women
-5 hidden signs of burnout that no one talks about
-How burnout shows up in motherhood, work, and relationships
-The difference between needing rest vs. needing reconnection
-How to heal from burnout without quitting your life
-Nervous system regulation tips for burnout recovery
-Emotional burnout symptoms and what they mean
-How to reconnect with your needs when you feel empty or overworked
If you’ve been Googling things like:
“Am I burned out or just tired?”
“How to recover from emotional burnout”
“Signs of burnout for working moms”
“Symptoms of burnout for women”
“High-functioning burnout recovery tips”
“How to reset after burnout”
“What does burnout really feel like?”
…then this episode will feel like a warm exhale and a reality check.
Subscribe for weekly episodes on emotional wellness, burnout recovery, boundaries, confidence, and lifestyle coaching for ambitious women who are done with hustle culture. Follow on Tik Tok, IG, and substack!
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Substack; https://sylviabrands.substack.com/
Tik-Tok: @yourburnoutbestiee
Podcast & YouTube Episode by Magnetic Milkshakes
Think confidence is all about faking it 'til you make it? Think again.
In this episode of Magnetic Milkshakes, we dive into what no one tells you about building real confidence—the kind that doesn’t crumble under pressure. Using the stories of Catherine Paiz and Jennifer Affleck as case studies, we break down the myths, mindset shifts, and invisible work it takes to walk confidently in your purpose.
Here’s what we cover:
Whether you're a millennial mom, a Type-A go-getter, or feeling stuck in boss babe burnout, this episode gives you a refreshing, raw perspective on embodied confidence that lasts.
Subscribe for more episodes on confidence, boundaries, self-trust, and radical self-acceptance. New episodes every Monday! And a blog every Thursday
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Substack; https://sylviabrands.substack.com/
Tik-Tok: @yourburnoutbestiee
Is overthinking ruining your peace? What if it’s actually trying to help you? In this episode of Magnetic Milkshakes we reframe the idea that overthinking is a flaw. Instead, we explore how it’s often your brain’s way of signaling a need — clarity, reassurance, safety, or decision-making power.
Tune in as we dive into:
Whether you're an anxious thinker, a perfectionist, or someone who gets stuck in analysis paralysis — this episode is your gentle wake-up call.
Overthinking isn’t bad. It’s information. Learn how to listen better.
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Substack; https://sylviabrands.substack.com/
Tik-Tok: @yourburnoutbestiee
On this episode of Magnetic Milkshakes, guess what!? It's our world premiere lol.
In this episode we discuss:
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Substack; https://sylviabrands.substack.com/
Tik-Tok: @yourburnoutbestiee
Welcome to Magnetic Milkshakes, where coaching meets lifestyle in the coziest way. Our official release is Monday May 12th, but I wanted to give you a snip it, of what's to come, what to expect, and how we will be full steam ahead from here. We all need a little starting point, here's mine. I'm so excited to share it all, and we're just getting started.
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Substack; https://sylviabrands.substack.com/
Tik-Tok: @yourburnoutbestiee
On this episode, we have a very real and raw conversation about body, and how when the season tends to warm up we start to think about all the clothing we like to wear but how it tends to also mean that we start to get in our head about what this all means.
On this episode I share my personal journey on turning 35 this year, on the things I wasn’t aware of, and how my health is one of my biggest intentions this year. Also the problem areas I personally struggle with.
I hope this conversation inspires us to have more safe conversation.
In this episode I mention @naihomyjerez and her 6 week program Sugar Mama, that I will be joining. Feel free to follow or even join!
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Substack; https://sylviabrands.substack.com/
Tik-Tok: @yourburnoutbestiee
Happy New Year, it's Spring! We bring you this episode to shed off all the weirdness of the beginning of the year and start off with a new slate. In this episode we discuss more of how time has felt, how there's a shift we are collectively feeling, and what to do or where to look... Hope you enjoy and I hope you're sticking around for all things recovering from boss babe culture.
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Substack; https://sylviabrands.substack.com/
Tik-Tok: @yourburnoutbestiee
In this episode we chat all about everything Spring Cleaning, but in a way you might not expect. Y'all know I always have interesting POV's. Spring comes around and we feel obligated to clean our homes, declutter everything in sight but never once considered if it's functional to our lifestyle and season we're in in our lives. I give you real story time tea, where you can really infuse some of your own real life. So take this episode as a Spring Cleaning that also serves your mind and your space, for overall the coziest season. As usual, I'm glad my milkshake brought you to this yard. Here's to a space that's raw, real, and magnetic in more ways than one.
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Substack; https://sylviabrands.substack.com/
Tik-Tok: @yourburnoutbestiee
Amigos and Amigas, a podcast episode that was kinda my journal entry for Valentine's day, but don't worry I'm not corny, and this episode is for those of us who maybe hate the holiday or even love the holiday, but as always I'm here to shift a perspective, or bring you a new one. I touch on Valentine's day, my personal relationship with it, how love langauges are actually applicable and not a fun thing you just share about yourself as a fun fact, and personally why at times it may be hard to receive and accept love. Here's to a soft life, strong boundaries, and radical acceptance, I'm glad my milkshake brought you to this yard.
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Substack; https://sylviabrands.substack.com/
Tik-Tok: @yourburnoutbestiee
In this episode, we explore how to navigate burnout, set boundaries, and achieve breakthroughs in 2025. We discuss the importance of recognizing the signs of burnout, creating space for self-care, and setting clear boundaries to protect your energy. Tune in to discover how small, intentional steps can lead to big changes in your well-being. Enjoy this episode of Magnetic Milkshakes: when coaching meets lifestyle!
Love,
Sylvia
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Substack; https://sylviabrands.substack.com/
Tik-Tok: @yourburnoutbestiee
In this episode of Magnetic Milkshakes, we are talking all about calling in the Cozy back into our lives. In this episode I talk about how I'm obsessed with being on the Nancy Meyers and Ina Garten side of Tik Tok, all while curating Cozy in home, in life, and in relationships. Putting down all the things that have left us exhausted, and consumed elsewhere. Here's also to the introduction of Soft Modern, the soft girl era, but with modern beliefs. We love being ambitious, we love standing up for what's right, and we love standing on business. BUT with our Modern Beliefs, because we love a marg and tripple dipper with the girls, we love an act of service from our spouse. So we're calling in COZY. What does cozy mean to you? Just a heads up, if you wanna be even more up close and personal you can watch this on Youtubeeeee. Tell ya friends.
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Substack; https://sylviabrands.substack.com/
Tik-Tok: @yourburnoutbestiee
Oooo this episode is soooo scrumptious, because we are off to the rodeo, it's time to hear and understand all things Wrangle Your Inner Critic. This will be a part of a series and so we are going to start with introducing ourselves to the inner critic itself. Who is it? Why are they here? And why do they tend to show up? Enjoy the details, and being along for the rodeo. If you're interested in joining Wrangle Your Inner Critic book your call below, send me a DM, or let's connect on socials! We get started January 4, 2025, and take advantage of the Black Friday SALE it ends December 13th, 2024. YEE HAWWWW!
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Substack; https://sylviabrands.substack.com/
Tik-Tok: @yourburnoutbestiee