Ep. 47 Cassandra Ukaobi on the Diaspora Woman's Version of Burnout

Send us Fan MailAs a nurse, Cassandra Ukaobi (Cassy UK)) created Tolicious to address a critical flaw she observed within healthcare: traditional medicine often waits until a crisis occurs. Motivated to intervene earlier, she focuses on supporting individuals before they reach a point of collapse.Throughout this discussion, Cass examines the physical impact of burnout, focusing particularly on diaspora and African women balancing careers, businesses, migration pressures, and family expectations. She explores the origins of the belief that self-care is a betrayal and explains why this mindset persists even when recognized as harmful.Ultimately, this dialogue explores the true toll of continuous exhaustion and what is required to break the cycle.Support the show