From Finance Burnout to Psychotherapy at 52 | Stress, Purpose & Second Spring

If you’ve ever asked yourself “Is this it?” or “Is it too late to change?” this conversation will resonate. In this episode of the Healthy Over 50 Podcast, I sit down with Ebru Nuhoglu Reilly, who spent 28 years in high-pressure finance before making a powerful and intentional transition into psychotherapy. Now based in Dublin, she supports professionals navigating stress, burnout, and deeper questions around purpose and meaning. What makes this conversation powerful is her honesty: Success on the outside doesn’t always reflect how you feel on the inside High performance without recovery comes at a cost And sometimes, your 50s are not an ending… but a second spring In this episode, we explore: • Career transitions and starting again after 50 • The hidden cost of high performance and perfectionism • Burnout, stress, and how it shows up in the body • Nervous system regulation and psychological safety at work • Redefining success beyond productivity • Why it’s never too late to realign your life