338: The Real Cost of Burnout: How to Reclaim Your Energy, Joy, and Power

Today on Can’t Be Contained, I’m bouncing off the walls (and sipping from my brand new, totally not sponsored Stanley Cup) to bring you a solo episode packed with everything you need to break free from burnout and actually feel alive again. Whether you’re in early stages of burnout, or feeling completely burnt out - I’ve got your back.

In this episode, I’m getting super real about what true, soul-level burnout looks like—and trust me, it’s more than just being tired. I’m talking about that deep, “I can’t even send a text” kind of fatigue that seeps into your bones and makes you question everything. But it’s not all doom and gloom! I’ll take you through why our culture is so good at numbing out with quick fixes and why it’s time to ditch the “band-aids on bullet wounds” and actually FEEL your emotions (spoiler: you are the drug, you hold your own antidote).

You’ll hear my rituals for reclaiming energy, how I use breathwork to regulate my nervous system, and why a simple identity shift is the real secret sauce for lasting change. Yep, I’ll even guide you through my favorite 30-second breathwork reset right here on the show!

Inside this episode, I’ll walk you through:

➤ Why burnout isn’t just physical exhaustion—it’s emotional, mental, and spiritual

➤ My signature Sunday energy audit ritual for identifying your true drains (and what to do about them)

➤ How turning towards your pain and emotions becomes pure life force (seriously, you’re that powerful)

➤ Simple, doable shifts—like breathwork, movement, and moments of stillness—that spark aliveness

➤ How to embody a new identity, so taking care of yourself becomes automatic rather than impossible

If you’re sick of white-knuckling your way through the day, ready to swap out overwhelm for inspiration, or just need a reminder that your energy and joy actually matter—this episode is for you. We’re talking practical steps and a radical permission slip to stop just surviving, and finally start thriving.

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