EP 46: You’re Not Burnt Out — You’re Emotionally Exhausted

Are you really burnt out… or are you emotionally exhausted?If rest hasn’t been helping, if time off doesn’t feel refreshing, or if you’re tired in a way sleep doesn’t fix — this episode is for you.In this conversation, Dawnette Palmore and Lauren Cole unpack the difference between burnout and emotional exhaustion, and why so many high-capacity women, leaders, and helpers are carrying more than they realize.Emotional exhaustion isn’t about doing too much. It’s about carrying too much — other people’s emotions, expectations, stress, fear, and even the constant noise of the news cycle.We talk about:• Why rest doesn’t work when you haven’t released• The difference between empathy and emotional ownership• How emotional overload turns into physical exhaustion• Why you don’t have to fix everything you hear• Creating emotional boundaries without becoming coldIf you’re the strong friend, the fixer, the nurturer, or the one everyone leans on — this episode will give language to what you’ve been feeling and permission to put some of it down.Follow Coffee with Coaches (with a Z) so you never miss an episode.