399: Why I Almost Quit The Podcast

About this episode

Amber Brueseke shares her experience with burnout and the lessons learned about pacing and authenticity in podcasting.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share an honest behind-the-scenes look at why I seriously considered stepping away from the podcast. I unpack a powerful lesson on pacing, from CrossFit to business, that helped me recognize burnout, challenge all-or-nothing thinking, and choose a more sustainable path forward. I also discuss how the rise of AI has influenced my desire to create more personal and authentic content in 2026. Listen in to hear what’s changing, why I’m slowing the pace instead ...

People in this episode

Host: Amber Brueseke

Topics covered

• burnout
• pacing
• sustainability
• podcasting
• AI influence
• authentic content

Keywords

• burnout
• pacing
• sustainability
• podcast
• AI
• authentic content
• CrossFit

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Organizations: CrossFit, AI

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