Mom Burnout, Career Pivoting

About this episode

This episode discusses burnout and career pivoting with guest Melyse, highlighting signs of burnout and the transition to a more fulfilling career.

Episode Overview In this episode of Busy Mom Talk, I sit down with Melyse for an honest conversation about burnout, what it really looks like, and how it can quietly build up until you feel like you are running on empty. Melyse shares the signs she experienced firsthand, including emotional exhaustion, feeling disconnected from her work, and losing that sense of accomplishment that once motivated her. We talk about the reality of leaving a stable corporate job when you are already overwhelmed, and how scary that transition can feel, especially when finances and responsibility are weighing on you. Melyse opens up about how she shifted into a more fulfilling, multi layered career path and why building a portfolio career can create flexibility, freedom, and multiple income streams. This episode is a reminder that healing does not always start with big changes. Sometimes it starts with acknowledging that you are struggling, giving yourself permission to rest, and finding community support that actually understands what caregivers carry every day. If you have been feeling burnt out, stuck, or like you have lost yourself in survival mode, this conversation will help you feel seen and…

People in this episode

Host: Kia Veinneau

Guest: Melyse

Topics covered

• burnout
• career transition
• mental health
• work-life balance
• support systems

Keywords

• burnout
• career pivot
• emotional exhaustion
• support
• flexibility
• portfolio career
• mindset shifts

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