The chapter explores the speaker's journey through burnout, reflecting on the emotional and physical toll it took on them and the necessity for change in work habits. They discuss the difference between exhaustion and burnout, the transformative power of books, personal reckonings, and the challenges of navigating social media while dealing with mental health struggles.
When award-winning author Emma Gannon burned out writing a book redefining success, she took a radical year away from nearly all work. Hear her raw journey barely able to function, winding down her podcast, and stripping life's essentials.
But one project remained: her Substack newsletter—a lifeline for creative rebirth. Emma shares the profound freedom of letting go, reclaiming her voice through solitude, and emerging with a "smaller but better" life of true integrity and ease.
If you've ever felt disillusioned by society's idea of "making it," Emma's courageous reinvention is a bold masterclass in choosing yourself.
You can find Emma at: The Hyphen Substack | Instagram | Episode Transcript
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