Love Your Life on Purpose

Burnout Symptoms? Or Are You Actually Losing Who You Are?

Michelle Vande Hey Season 2 Episode 2

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Are you showing signs of burnout… or is it something deeper? Many mission-driven leaders, caregivers, and changemakers think they’re experiencing burnout, but what if what you’re really feeling is losing who you are?

In this episode, I’ll help you identify the difference between burnout symptoms and identity loss, why rest alone doesn’t always work, and how to start coming home to yourself again.

What you’ll learn in this video:

  • The key difference between burnout and identity loss
  • 3 signs you’re beyond burnout (and what to do next)
  • How compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma can quietly reshape who you are
  • Simple ways to start rediscovering your authentic self


If you’ve tried resting, setting boundaries, or taking breaks and still feel hollow, guilty for self-care, or unsure who you are outside your roles and titles—this is for you.

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Watch until the end for steps to begin healing and reclaiming your energy, joy, and identity—because you are worth it.

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