The Expectation–Reality Gap

If you've ever felt like burnout remedies just don't work for you, this episode might explain why. I'm joined by Lora Cheadle, JD, CHt—leadership wellness coach, TEDx speaker, and author—who introduces a powerful concept: sometimes what we think is burnout is actually betrayal. We explore how unspoken expectations, self-abandonment, and identity gaps can quietly exhaust us. This conversation is for every high achiever who's felt unappreciated, overextended, or lost in their own ambition.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The key difference between burnout and betrayal
• How hidden expectations and self-betrayal fuel exhaustion
• Lora's FUEL UP method for healing and reclaiming energy
• How to shift from victimhood to empowerment
• Small daily shifts to protect your energy and honor your values

Connect with Lora:

• It's Not Burnout It's Betrayal: 5 Tools to FUEL UP & Thrive Book: https://www.amazon.com/Its-Not-Burnout-Betrayal-Thrive/dp/B0DSTSTRN1
• Free guide: Burnout Uncovered: https://workplace-burnout.com/the-top-3-ways-you-betray-yourself-every-day-and-how-to-stop/
• Lora Cheadle's Website: www.workplace-burnout.com

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Intro/Outro Music: Rescue Me (Instrumental) by Aussens@iter (c) copyright 2018 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/tobias_weber/57990 Ft: Copperhead

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