The Burnout Generation

Episode 3 of the Females Thriving Over Thirty podcast, hosted by Jasmine Foley & Soraya Barrera, titled "The Burnout Generation" was published on June 19, 2025 and runs 58 minutes.

June 19, 2025 ·58m · Females Thriving Over Thirty

Summary

In this episode of the Females Thriving Over 30 podcast, hosts Jasmine and Soraya delve into the concept of millennials as the burnout generation. They share personal experiences, discuss the impact of social media, and explore the pressures of generational expectations. The conversation highlights the importance of setting boundaries and managing mental health in a fast-paced digital world, while also addressing the challenges of perfectionism and anxiety. In this conversation, Jasmine and Soraya explore the overwhelming nature of digital communication, the challenges of adulting, and the pressures of hustle culture. They discuss the impact of procrastination on daily tasks, the unrealistic expectations set by social media, and the importance of finding joy in simple activities. The conversation highlights the reality of burnout and the need for self-care in a fast-paced world. In this conversation, Soraya and Jasmine explore the themes of identity, self-care, and the pressures of societal expectations as they navigate their 30s. They discuss the importance of rediscovering one's identity beyond achievements, the challenges of people-pleasing, and the necessity of setting boundaries for self-care. They also reflect on how their definitions of success have evolved, emphasizing the value of happiness and simplicity over material possessions. Vote for us for the British Podcast Awards!!! Click the link below and search for “Females Thriving Over Thirty”. Once submitted please check your junk folder for an email to confirm your vote.https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voting?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwK9-r5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp3TQt14bFgwqgepycZzz458bKwKYOf4fZvpU84BrtBbc0N8bFJRBztEh1sTk_aem_9Ife2f6FG5O3P7vtRM66Bg Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Burnout Generation07:21 Personal Experiences and Health Challenges08:45 Understanding Burnout in Millennials09:44 The Impact of Social Media on Burnout12:21 Generational Expectations and Anxiety15:17 The Cost of Perfectionism17:34 Setting Boundaries in a Digital Age22:47 Strategies for Managing Burnout23:58 Digital Overload and Anxiety27:02 Procrastination and Adulting Challenges29:00 The Pressure of Perfection and Comparison32:03 Hustle Culture and Its Expectations34:58 Finding Joy in Simple Activities39:03 The Reality of Burnout and Mental Health45:11 Rediscovering Identity Beyond Achievements48:24 The Pressure of People-Pleasing51:00 Setting Boundaries for Self-Care53:31 Redefining Success in Our 30s01:01:29 Finding Happiness in Simplicity 

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