70 - When Success Starts to Feel Heavy - with Guest Carolyn Mulholland

In this heartfelt and deeply insightful episode of Be the Anchor, Kari Lotzien welcomes Carolyn Mulholland - wife, mother, grandmother, and founder of the Tide Center for Counseling and Health. Together, they unpack the invisible weight entrepreneurs carry and the slow drift from joy and alignment into exhaustion and burnout.If you’ve ever felt like you're just “pushing through,” this episode is for you. From signs of burnout to understanding the window of tolerance, Kari and Carolyn explore how our nervous systems are impacted by chronic stress, and what we can do to come home to ourselves again, personally and professionally.Whether you're running a business or just running on empty, this conversation is a call to pause, reflect, and gently reclaim your light.Key Topics Discussed:The Hidden Burnout of High PerformersWhy success can mask quiet exhaustion—and what to do about it. When Home Life Flags What Work IgnoresHow burnout shows up in relationships before business performance. Burnout Signs We MissFrom high blood pressure to detachment and cynicism. Understanding the Window of ToleranceWhat it is, why it matters, and how to expand it. Hyper vs. Hypo-ArousalThe difference between driven energy and dysregulation. Resentment & People PleasingThe cost of saying yes to others while saying no to yourself. Burnout Heals in CommunityWhy we need more than networking; we need real support. Tending the LanternA powerful metaphor for protecting your inner light during tough seasons. Glimmers & Daily RitualsSmall joys and transitions that rebuild energy and connection.This episode is a powerful reminder that burnout doesn’t always look like collapse; it often hides behind busy schedules, polished appearances, and quiet detachment. Through her warmth and wisdom, Carolyn Mulholland invites us to pause, reflect, and tend to the parts of ourselves we often overlook.If you're feeling stretched thin, disconnected, or just a little lost, this is your invitation to come home to yourself. You are not alone, and healing is possible.Take a breath. Light the lantern. And let this conversation be the anchor that brings you back.Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—start building a business that works for you—not just because of you. Connect with Carolyn and learn more about her incredible work here:Visit [email protected] Work with Kari: Anchored Leadership AcademyPrivate Business and Leadership CoachingContact Kari Lotzien | Be the Anchor: Website: BeTheAnchor.caFacebook: BeTheAnchorLtdInstagram: BeTheAnchor.caLinked In: Kari Lotzien Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.