the bossbabe podcast 481: High-Functioning Burnout Exposed: The Perpetual Chase
Sep 10, 2025
Why does chasing success often lead to emptiness? This discussion dives deep into the perpetual pursuit of more and the cultural pressures that tie women's worth to their achievements. Listeners will learn to redefine success through self-acceptance and emotional engagement, realizing that fulfillment comes from within. The conversation emphasizes the importance of rest and play as integral to productivity, encouraging a shift from scarcity to abundance in both personal and professional lives. A practical journal prompt helps break the cycle of constant striving.
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Realization After A Postpartum Zoom
- Natalie had an out-of-body moment after returning to work post-birth and realized she already had everything she wanted.
- She recognized she was chasing 'moreness' from a childhood of scarcity and that identity no longer served her.
Crunchy Despite Hitting Goals
- Alexia described living the vision-board life while still feeling empty and 'crunchy' from constant launches and mental load.
- She realized she was searching for more of herself, not more external achievements.
More Often Means Inner Capacity
- Most women operate at 20–30% of their full emotional and creative range and mistake external additions for inner expansion.
- The soul's call for "more" often means there's untasted capacity inside, not a missing external thing.