Burnout, Perimenopause and a Midlife Career Change with Elisa Kosonen

Burnout, Perimenopause and a Midlife Career Change with Elisa Kosonen

September 17, 2025 · 35 min

About this episode

Elisa Kosonen discusses her transition from fashion editor to holistic nutritionist and the challenges and opportunities of midlife career pivots.

What happens when success no longer feels fulfilling? In this episode, Jacquie sits down with Elisa Kosonen, former fashion editor, registered holistic nutritionist, and founder of 14 Carrots, to discuss burnout, perimenopause, career reinvention, and what it takes to start over in midlife. After building a successful career in the fashion industry, Elisa reached a point where the life she had created no longer aligned with who she was becoming. Her journey led her from burnout and uncertainty to a new career focused on helping women improve their health, energy, and resilience. Together they discuss: • The warning signs of burnout women often overlook • How perimenopause can affect energy, motivation, and wellbeing • Why a midlife career change is often about alignment, not failure • The transferable skills women bring into their next chapter • Building confidence when starting over after 40 • Supporting health, resilience, and purpose during midlife transitions This conversation explores burnout recovery, perimenopause, career reinvention, women's health, and the opportunities that emerge when you stop living a life that no longer fits. If you've ever found yourself wondering…

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