Burn Beautiful
Burn Beautiful is the podcast for ambitious, mission-driven women who are done self-abandoning for success. Host Nicole Whitaker, founder of Lead Up Health and creator of the H.E.R.S.™ method, explores how healing stress, reclaiming your energy, and leading from your whole self unlocks both a fulfilling life and transformational leadership.
We were told to sacrifice ourselves to lead — but the future belongs to women who lead from their full, intuitive brilliance.
Burn Beautiful
The Hidden Root of Burnout: Why Stress is Really About Self-Loss
Stress isn’t a problem; it’s a signal. And it’s trying to get your attention.
In this episode of Burn Beautiful, we unpack how chronic stress quietly disconnects ambitious women from their health, voice, presence, and power and what to do about it.
If you’re a woman in leadership who feels overextended, reactive, or emotionally distant from your own life, this conversation will meet you right where you are. We go beyond bubble baths and to-do lists to explore the real root of burnout: disconnection from self.
You’ll learn:
- Why stress shows up differently in women—and why it’s not just about workload
- The impact of old conditioning and perfectionism on your nervous system
- What the body, mind, and heart each reveal about your current stress state
- How to shift from survival mode into soul-aligned leadership
- 3 powerful practices to begin healing stress at the root (starting today)
We’ll also explore:
- The legacy of generational suppression and why women are still carrying it
- How your heart's electromagnetic field affects your stress levels
- Why stress can actually become a portal back to your power
This episode is a must-listen if you’ve been:
- Snapping at your kids or partner and wondering, “What’s wrong with me?”
- Feeling stuck, numb, or depleted in your leadership
- Struggling to feel present even during the good moments
✨ If you’re ready to reconnect with your body, your truth, and your power — this is the episode for you.
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“Seize the Day” by Andrey Rossi
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