The Shame of Burnout

Burnout is not a character flaw. So why does it feel like one? In this episode, Anna talks about the part of burnout that we often don't address —the quiet, creeping fear that you’re the problem. That you’re not resilient enough. That you're not cut out for the life you worked so hard to build. Join Anna as she reflects on: Why burnout feels like a personal failure (even when it’s not)The unspoken pressure to “handle it” in high-achieving careersHow your childhood quietly set you up for thisThe difference between being overwhelmed and being fundamentally misalignedAnd how to start letting go of the shame of burnout without blowing up your entire lifeIf you’ve ever felt like a failure for "not being able to handle" the life you chose, this episode is for you. "The Boiling Frog Syndrome: A Metaphor for Burnout" Article: https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/lessons-from-a-burnt-out-psychologist/202406/the-boiling-frog-syndrome-a-metaphor-for-burnout Share Your Story: The Confessions Vault TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefiveyearplanpodcastIG: https://www.instagram.com/thefiveyearplanpodcastSubstack: https://substack.com/@thefiveyearplanpodcastEmail: [email protected]