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#216| How Women Are Trained to Burn Out Without Ever Realizing It: Overwhelm, Productivity, Time Management & People Pleasing
Overwhelmed Working Woman: Boost Productivity, Master Time Management, Overcome Overwhelm & Stop People Pleasing
Have you ever wondered why you’re exhausted even when you’re doing everything “right”?
In this episode of Overwhelmed Working Woman, Michelle talks about Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski. If you’re an overwhelmed working woman who’s constantly busy, people-pleasing, and holding it all together while feeling emotionally drained, this episode breaks down why burnout isn’t about your schedule—it’s about what your body is carrying.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- Why stress gets stuck in your body and how to finally release it
- How “human giver syndrome” conditions women to burn out
- What actually heals burnout when productivity hacks fail
Press play to learn how to complete the stress cycle, feel your feelings, and start healing burnout at the root—starting today.
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Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily Nagoski and Amelia Nagoski
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