Burned Out Not Broken with Frank Sisbarro : Stop Glorifying Exhaustion & Start Setting Boundaries

Burnout isn’t a badge of honor—it’s a warning sign. In this episode of Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser, we sit down with a veteran stylist and author to break down the real causes of burnout in the beauty industry—and why so many hairdressers are trapped in a cycle of overwork, low boundaries, and fake success. We dive into the dangerous myth that being fully booked equals success, how hustle culture is glorified on social media, and the subtle ways stylists give away their power without even realizing it. If you’ve ever felt exhausted, irritated with clients, disconnected from your craft, or stuck chasing money that never feels like enough—this episode will hit hard. You’ll learn: The early signs of burnout most stylists ignore Why busy doesn’t mean profitable How to set boundaries without losing clients The biggest lies about success in the hair industry How to redefine your career, income, and freedom on your terms This isn’t about working less—it’s about working smarter, healthier, and with control. If you’re a hairstylist, salon owner, or anyone in a high-demand service industry, this episode might be the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed. To get a copy of Frank's book click the link burned out but not broken HERE Jason Townsend and Paula Dahlberg pull back the curtain on the beauty industry with unfiltered conversations about salon culture, hairstylist life, toxic work environments, nightmare clients, celebrity encounters, relationships, burnout, and the chaos that happens behind the chair. From hilarious salon horror stories to serious conversations about identity, mental health, beauty standards, and industry politics, Sh!t I Told My Hairdresser says the quiet parts out loud with raw honesty, dark humor, and zero filter. New episodes weekly featuring hairstylists, salon owners, beauty insiders, celebrities, and real stories the industry usually keeps behind closed doors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.