About this episode

This episode explores the unexpected sources of resentment and burnout, offering a simpler solution than one might expect.

If you've been feeling quietly resentful… stretched thin… or just more exhausted than you think you "should" be, this episode is for you. Relief might be closer — and simpler — than you think. What if the real source of your burnout isn't what you've been blaming — and the solution isn't about trying harder? This perspective might surprise you.

People in this episode

Host: Emily Ricks

Topics covered

• resentment
• burnout
• self-care
• mental health
• parenting

Keywords

• resentment
• burnout
• exhaustion
• self-improvement
• parenting

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