Burnout Isn’t Just Exhaustion with Mel Grime

In this powerful conversation, Ashlee and Colleen sit down with burnout and alignment coach Mel Grime to unpack what burnout really is — and why so many high-capacity women are silently living in it.Burnout isn’t just being tired. It’s chronic stress without relief. It’s functioning on empty. It’s the pressure to perform across career, motherhood, relationships, and home — all while appearing “fine.”Mel shares her personal story of hitting a breaking point after years of people-pleasing and perfectionism, and explains why traditional self-care advice often doesn’t work when someone is deeply burned out. Instead of quick fixes, she walks us through the power of small, safe, incremental healing — and why recovery requires patience, community, and self-compassion.In this episode, we explore:The difference between stress and true burnoutWhy high-functioning women are especially vulnerableThe hidden impact of unpaid labor and mental loadWhy asking for help feels so hardHow to begin healing when you feel completely depletedThe role of community and vulnerability in recoveryThis conversation is honest, validating, and deeply reassuring for any woman who feels like she’s carrying too much for too long.If you’ve been running on empty — or know someone who is — this episode is one to share and try out Mel’s supportive community free for 30 days: The Aligned Woman MembershipGeneral close: Connect with us on Instagram - we love to hear your feedback: ⁠Ashlee⁠ & ⁠Colleen⁠