The Year Burnout Broke Us – And What We Did Next

Join hosts Sally Obermeder and Maha Corbett as they open up about the real, raw, and often hidden toll of burnout. In this deeply personal episode of The Wellness Diary, they share what really led them to breaking point – and the small, powerful steps they took to heal, reset, and reclaim their joy.✓ What burnout actually looks and feels like (and how it creeps )✓ The life stressors that triggered it – from work to motherhood, ageing parents and more✓ Signs they ignored – and what they now know to look out for✓ How scrolling, people-pleasing and perfectionism fuel the fire✓ Why waiting for joy doesn’t work – and how to actively create it✓ The turning points that sparked change (including a Christmas lunch epiphany)✓ The tools they now use daily – from supplements to the “dopamine menu”✓ Practical, relatable ways to get yourself out of the burnout spiralWhether you’re deep in the fog, feeling like you’ve lost yourself, or just running on empty – this episode will remind you that you’re not alone. With honesty, vulnerability and zero fluff, Sally and Maha talk through the burnout that almost broke them – and the feel-good habits helping them bounce back.Mentioned Products:✓ SWIISH SUPERGREENS – For energy and gut health.✓ Magnesium Oil – For better sleep and nervous system calm✓ Compression Boots + Infrared Sauna – Lazy-girl recovery that works👉 https://www.swiish.com/use code UNLOCKED10 (T + C’s apply)FOLLOW:⁠https://www.instagram.com/swiish/⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sallyobermeder⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/maha_corbett⁠🎧 Episode Chapters00:00 – The Quiet Knowing That Something’s Not Right02:00 – Real Talk: IVF, Autism Diagnosis & Daily Stressors06:00 – The Research Spiral: When Trying to Help Becomes Exhausting09:00 – Juggling Everything… and Dropping Yourself13:00 – Why It’s Not Just “Being Tired” – It’s Emotional, Mental, Physical16:00 – The Real Housewives Pressure Cooker & Silent Implosion22:00 – The Avoidance Pattern: Withdrawing from Friends and Fun27:00 – Doomscrolling, Dopamine Hits & Late-Night Numbing30:00 – Christmas Lunch Wake-Up Call: “What Was the Highlight of Your Year?”35:00 – Creating Joy on Purpose – Not Waiting for It37:00 – Supplements, Self-Talk & Showing Up for Yourself40:00 – Spotting the Warning Signs Early – and Getting Back on Track44:00 – One Small Step: Your First Move Out of the Burnout Hole Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.