EPISODE · May 15, 2026 · 1H 46M
Episode 28: “Is It Burnout or Is This Job Just Not It?”
from Work Wives & Real Lives · host Ava Bodeau and Katie Nyberg
How do you know if you need a weekend off… or a complete career change?This week, we’re diving into the difference between burnout and misalignment — because sometimes exhaustion isn’t about needing rest… it’s about being in the wrong environment altogether.We talk about the pressure women feel to “hold it all together,” the signs you may have outgrown your job, and the fear that comes with starting over. From Sunday Scaries to golden handcuffs, toxic work environments, identity tied to career success, and learning to trust yourself again after burnout — this episode gets very real.We’re also catching up on life lately: pregnancy updates, travel, husbands, Mother’s Day recap, dramatic Yelp review readings (because sometimes you have to laugh through the one-star reviews), and of course… reality TV chaos.⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Intro00:31 – Life recap: pregnancy updates, travel, husbands & Mother’s Day30:40 – Dramatic Email Reading: Yelp Review Edition ⭐️50:20 – Main Topic: Burnout vs. Misalignment1:36:00 – Reality TV recap: Real Housewives of Rhode Island + Summer House drama1:45:56 – Closing thoughts & outro
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How do you know if you need a weekend off… or a complete career change? This week, we’re diving into the difference between burnout and misalignment — because sometimes exhaustion isn’t about needing rest… it’s about being in the wrong environment altogether. We talk about the pressure women feel to “hold it all together,” the signs you may have outgrown your job, and the fear that comes with starting over. From Sunday Scaries to golden handcuffs, toxic work environments, identity tied to car...
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