150. The Cost of Hustle — What I Gave Up to Get My Life Back

Send us Fan MailDo you ever feel like no matter how much you do, it’s never enough? Like you're running on empty but still pushing through?In this powerful episode, I share my story of living under the weight of hustle culture: the constant pressure to achieve, perform, support everyone else, and never complain. I talk about what that looked like as a young mom, a military spouse, and a woman trying to do everything right — until my body forced me to stop.This isn’t just a story about burnout. It’s a story about waking up.If you’ve been exhausted, overwhelmed, or secretly wondering if this is just what life has to be — this episode is for you.What You’ll Hear:The invisible rules women live by in hustle cultureMy story of over-functioning, burnout, and medical crisisWhy rest felt dangerous and how I learned to embrace itWhat I gave up to get my life back — and what I’ve gained in returnA new way of living that honors your body, energy, and peaceResources Mentioned:Book a Fatigue Recovery CallLearn more about coaching: shelbykhansen.com