Episode 346: Running on Empty - Burnout, Boundaries, and a More Sustainable Way Forward with Dana Skaggs

Success is Subjective: Real People. Raw Stories. Embracing a Non-Linear Life!

Success is Subjective: Real People. Raw Stories. Embracing a Non-Linear Life!
Episode 346: Running on Empty - Burnout, Boundaries, and a More Sustainable Way Forward with Dana Skaggs
Apr 28, 2026 Season 4 Episode 346
Joanna Lilley, MA, NCC

In this episode, Dana Skaggs—a psychotherapist, keynote speaker, and podcast host known as the “Queen of Boundaries”—joins Joanna to explore burnout, boundaries, and sustainable success. With over 17 years of clinical experience, Dana shares how stepping away from external expectations led her into work that now helps high performers create more aligned, sustainable lives. She also hosts the top 5% globally ranked Phoenix and Flame podcast and is a regular contributor on her local ABC/CBS affiliate.

Together, they unpack how burnout often builds quietly—through ignored limits and internal pressure—and why boundaries start with the relationship we have with ourselves. With humor and no-BS honesty, Dana offers a more sustainable way to keep going without losing yourself in the process.

Dana's Resources: 

Website: Dana Skaggs

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Instagram: @dana.b.skaggs

Facebook: Dana Bates Skaggs

LinkedIn: Dana Skaggs

Dana’s Podcast:

Website: Phoenix and Flame Podcast


Connect with Joanna Lilley  

Therapeutic Consulting Association

Lilley Consulting Website

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Lilley Consulting on YouTube
Email: joanna@lilleyconsulting.com

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