The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast
The Ambitious Introvert® is the leading growth and development podcast for the estimated 56% of us who recharge by going inwards. Our purpose is to help you manage your social battery and Own Your Energy®, so you can reach your true potential in your business, career and life.
Each week my guests and I will be sharing tips, tricks and hacks on how to build your resilience, master your mindset and cultivate self-leadership - skills that’ll help you reach your goals without trying to be someone you’re not
We’ll also be sharing valuable lessons and insights from our own personal experience, all focussed on one thing - helping you Own YOUR Energy to reach your potential
The Ambitious Introvert® Podcast
Episode 211: Escaping the Burnout Trap: Work, Rest & Rethinking Success with Maegan Megginson
Burnout is shifting - it’s not just exhaustion anymore, but overworking to the point of depletion. In this episode, I talk to Maegan Megginson, a Business Mentor, Licensed Therapist, and host of Deeply Rested, to unpack what burnout really looks like today and why high achievers (especially introverts and highly sensitive people) may be more susceptible to it.
We explore the trauma response connection to burnout, why capitalism and patriarchal narratives fuel overwork, and how aligning your work with natural rhythms can help you break free. Plus, Maegan shares her personal burnout and recovery journey, offering insights, strategies, and a sensitive introvert’s perspective on success, rest, and resilience.
Tune in to hear:
- How burnout symptoms are changing - why overwork, not just exhaustion, is the new red flag
- The financial cost of burnout - how it’s costing companies millions per year
- The trauma response link to burnout - why some people (especially HSPs & introverts) are more vulnerable
- How to untangle burnout from capitalism & patriarchal conditioning - so you can redefine success on your own terms
- Why connecting with nature can help combat burnout - and how to align your work and life with natural rhythms
If you’ve ever felt trapped in the cycle of pushing, striving, and overworking - this episode is a must-listen. Maegan brings a holistic approach to success that prioritizes rest, alignment, and breaking free from societal burnout traps.
🎧 Grab your headphones, take a deep breath, and let’s dive in!
LINKS AND RESOURCES:
🎧 Deeply Rested Podcast
📖 Maegan’s Website
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