Unshakeable Talks

Burnout Warning Signs Every Ambitious Woman Needs to Hear

Katy Schweiger

In this episode of Unshakable Talks, Katy gets real about burnout - what it truly looks like, how it sneaks up on high-achieving women, and why so many of us don’t see it coming until our bodies force us to stop. She shares her personal story of hitting burnout twice, despite “having it all together” on the outside, and how she finally turned everything around by learning to put herself first. 

Key Takeaways:

Burnout doesn’t always look like collapse.

For many high-achieving women, it hides behind productivity, perfectionism, and performance. Just because you’re functioning doesn’t mean you’re fine.

Multitasking isn’t a superpower, it’s a coping mechanism.

We’ve been conditioned to believe we can do it all, but that belief often comes at the cost of our health and peace. True strength lies in slowing down, not speeding up.

Your body will always send the bill.

Katy’s story proves that when you ignore the signs of stress, your body will eventually step in and make you listen. Don’t wait for the crash to give yourself permission to rest.

Putting yourself first isn’t selfish, it’s survival.

The real shift happens when you stop trying to serve everyone else and start honoring what you need. When you do that, everything (your business, relationships, and wellbeing) gets stronger.

Becoming unshakable starts with boundaries.

Forget the endless mindset hacks and business blueprints - nothing works if you’re running on empty. When you protect your peace and energy, success naturally follows.

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