Ep 145: Burnout Isn’t What You Think: Why You’re Exhausted Even When You’re Doing Everything Right

About this episode

Kortney discusses the true nature of burnout and its impact on women in their 40s and 50s.

Send us Fan Mail If you feel like you’re doing everything right but still feel exhausted, flat, or just off, this episode is for you. In this episode, Kortney breaks down what burnout actually looks like (beyond just being “too busy”), especially for women in their 40s and 50s navigating changing energy, hormones, and life demands. You’ll learn why burnout isn’t just about doing too much, the hidden patterns that keep you stuck, and how to start supporting yourself differently (without adding...

People in this episode

Host: Kortney Rivard

Topics covered

• burnout
• women's health
• energy levels
• hormones
• self-care
• life demands

Keywords

• burnout
• exhaustion
• women
• hormones
• energy
• self-support

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