The Breaking Point: High-Achieving Women Burn Out - Ep 6

What if your burnout isn’t from doing too much… but from carrying too much that was never yours to hold?In this episode of She Owns It, I sit down with therapist to burned out moms and slow motherhood mentor Emilie Avon-Green to unpack the real reason so many high-achieving women—especially moms—are running on empty.This isn’t just about being “busy.”It’s about the mental load, the pressure to be everything to everyone, and the invisible expectations that lead to burnout, mom rage, and overwhelm.We go deep into what burnout actually looks like (hint: it’s not always obvious), how to recognize the early signs, and what it really takes to create capacity again—without walking away from the life you’ve built.If you’ve ever thought:“Why do I feel this overwhelmed when I’m doing everything right?”“I just want to escape for a minute…”“There has to be a better way to do this…”You’re not alone—and this conversation will give you language, clarity, and practical shifts to start changing it.You don’t lack ambition.You lack subtraction.In this episode, we cover:What mom burnout really looks like (and why it’s often missed)The truth about mom rage, overstimulation, and mental loadWhy high-capacity women struggle the most with burnoutHow “good girl conditioning” impacts your work, relationships, and identityThe concept of slow motherhood and redefining success on your termsSimple ways to set boundaries, eliminate overwhelm, and create capacityWhy putting yourself first is the most powerful move you can makeHost: Kristen McAlisterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristenmcalister/Contact: [email protected]'s Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/emilie-avon-greenLearn more from Emilie: https://tr.ee/W0HI3kqEvx