5: From Burnout to Alignment with Kristy Kilduff

This conversation with Kristy Kilduff is for every woman who feels exhausted from trying to hold it all together. From climbing the corporate ladder while raising three children to experiencing a complete burnout and nervous system breakdown, Kristy shares the moment that changed everything and how it led her to create Awakened Achiever. In this episode of Kitchen Island HQ, Kelly and Kristy have an honest conversation about motherhood, ambition, burnout, nervous system regulation, and what it really looks like to build a meaningful life without constantly running on stress and pressure. They dive into people pleasing, perfectionism, emotional regulation, and the mental load so many women silently carry every single day. Kristy also shares: The physical and emotional signs that her body was completely burned out  Why high-achieving women struggle to slow down  How motherhood shifted her perspective on success  Small ways to regulate your nervous system in everyday life  Why presence matters more than perfection  How healing ourselves impacts the next generation  The mindset shift that finally gave her permission to leave corporate and trust herself fully This episode is emotional, validating, and deeply honest for any woman trying to balance ambition, motherhood, business, and personal fulfillment while still feeling like herself in the process. Connect with Kristy:Awakened Achiever WebsiteInstagram @awakenedachieverLearn more about her upcoming cohorts:The Reclamation Hybrid CohortThe Reclamation Remote CohortConnect with KellyWebsite: kellymccracken.coInstagram: @kellymccracken.co