EPISODE · Apr 6, 2026 · 19 MIN
Episode #36 - Grieving While Functioning... Barely
from The Balanced Recruiter · host Chastity
Gentle note: This episode touches on grief, infertility, and loss. Tune in if you’ve ever felt like: “I’m functioning… but I’m not okay.” Have you ever been grieving something… but still expected to show up like nothing’s wrong? In this episode, we talk about: What grief actually looks like (beyond the obvious) How grief and burnout can overlap — and why it feels so confusing The quiet, invisible weight of infertility and loss You’ll also hear a perspective from my husband — because grief doesn’t just affect one person… it affects both, just differently. This episode is shared during Infertility Awareness Month — a time to bring visibility to experiences that are often carried quietly. Whether you’re working, healing, or just trying to get through the day… this one’s for you. Need support?💛 Dial 988 in the U.S.💛 Visit findahelpline.com worldwide💛 Or message me — you don’t have to carry this alone. New episodes every week — follow, comment, share, leave a review, or scream into your overused, broken down booger tissue... Find us on Instagram: @thebalancedrecruiter | Share your thoughts or what you'd like to hear with us by sending us a DM! Remember: Burnout is real. Balance is the goal. And I’m somewhere in between 💛
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