Burnout, Boundaries & Redefining Success After 30 | The Truth About Capacity vs Capability

About this episode

The episode discusses burnout, boundaries, and redefining success after 30 with guest Emily Forbes.

In this powerful episode of the Females Thriving Over 30 Podcast , we sit down with author and coach Emily Forbes to talk about something so many of us silently struggle with — burnout. From chronic illness to career shifts, identity changes, and learning to set boundaries without guilt, this conversation dives deep into what it really means to prioritize your wellbeing in a world that glorifies productivity. Emily shares her personal journey through burnout, divorce, chronic health challenges, and stepping away from a CEO role — and how she rebuilt her life on her own terms. If you've ever felt like you're capable but simply don’t have the capacity… this episode is for you. ✨ This is your reminder: You are not failing — you may just be overloaded. 💬 Join the Conversation: We want to hear from YOU! 👇 Comment below: Have you ever felt capable but completely out of capacity? What does success look like for you now compared to 10 years ago? What’s one boundary you need to set this year? ✨ What You’ll Learn: The critical difference between capacity vs capability How burnout is a cycle — and how to break it Why productivity culture is keeping women exhausted Practical tools to set…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jasmine Foley, Soraya Barrera

Guest: Emily Forbes

Topics covered

• burnout
• boundaries
• success
• wellbeing
• productivity culture
• neuroplasticity
• self-care

Keywords

• burnout
• boundaries
• success
• wellbeing
• productivity
• chronic illness
• self-improvement

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