Unburned: A Slightly Messy, Mostly Honest Guide to Life After Burnout with Sarah Oelschig

🎙️ Welcome to Healthy Happy Wise Wealthy!In this deeply relatable episode, Mary Meyer sits down with Sarah Oelschig, author of Unburned: A Slightly Messy, Mostly Honest Guide to Life After Burnout. If you've ever kept up a flawless facade while quietly falling apart inside, this conversation will feel like a warm, understanding hand on your shoulder. Sarah shares her own turning point, a moment of sitting frozen after a Zoom call, unsure how she'd even gotten there, and the gentle, human path she took back to herself. Together, she and Mary explore the real difference between burnout and depression, why high achievers are so susceptible, and how to navigate burnout at work, at home, and in the quiet spaces in between. But this isn't a ten-step plan to add to your already overflowing to-do list. Sarah's message is refreshingly freeing: you don't need to do more, you need to come back to what's already within you. From rediscovering childhood joys to loosening the grip of your phone, this episode is full of compassionate, doable wisdom. You're not alone if you're feeling worn down, and life after burnout is absolutely possible.🌟 Topics Covered:How burnout differs from depression and perimenopauseWhy high achievers are especially prone to burnoutNavigating burnout at work, and asking for helpThe "mismatch" between person and workplaceGentle reflection over exhausting new routinesLoosening the grip of your phone for better sleepRediscovering the things that once brought you joyReconnecting with family, and with yourselfKey takeaways:You can keep functioning through burnout while crumbling insideRecovery means subtracting, not adding more to your plateSmall shifts back to yourself outlast big, rigid plansEverything you need to heal is likely already within youRediscovering childhood joys can reconnect you to yourselfGive yourself grace; recovery is a journey, not a destinationSome questions I ask:How did this book come about?What changes did you make, or would you recommend, at work?Did you make any diet changes as part of the burnout recovery?What did you do to help yourself get better sleep?How did your relationships with family change along the way?Tell us about the friend who asked what you loved to do as a kid.What does it really mean to "come back to yourself"?Where can people find your book?Learn more about Sarah Oelschig:Book: Unburned: A Slightly Messy, Mostly Honest Guide to Life After Burnout by Sarah OelschigAvailable at: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Books-A-Million (paperback and ebook; audiobook forthcoming)Resource List:Books mentioned: Unburned by Sarah Oelschig; Atomic Habits by James ClearApps or tools mentioned: app timers/blockers (such as one referenced as "Refocus"), grayscale phone mode, phone-app blocking devices, "dumb" or minimalist smartphones (a startup referenced as "Sleke")Research referenced: Christina Maslach's work on workplace burnout; Mayo Clinic burnout resourcesConcepts referenced: person-workplace mismatch, psychological safety and trust at work, circadian rhythm and morning sunlight, blue light versus red lightConnect with Healthy Happy Wise Wealthy Podcast:Healthy Happy Wise Wealthy is now connecting business owners, startup founders and real estate investors with necessary funding.Click here to apply: https://hhwwmmcllc.getbizfunds.com/home-4850🌟 Connect on @Instagram, @Facebook, @TikTok and @LInkedIn @HealthyHappyWiseWealthyhttps://www.youtube.com/@HealthyHappyWiseWealthyNetworkListen on @Spotify, @Audible, @Applepodcasts, @iHeartRadio, @Pandora and moreVisit: https://healthyhappywisewealthy.com/Know someone who should be a guest? Email [email protected] Meyer is a podcast host, actor, sales professional, mother and entrepreneur helping people and organizations share meaningful conversations that support health, wisdom, clarity, and growth.Produced by the All-Talented Erika Christie  Sponsor Information:We are excited to have IT company Mindiii as a podcast sponsor. Founded in 2015, MINDIII is a Product Development and Data + AI Company that builds scalable digital products and intelligent data platforms. They help businesses design, engineer, and launch high-impact web and mobile applications, powered by modern data engineering, analytics, and AI solutions.Specialities:Product Strategy & Full-Stack DevelopmentAI-Powered Web & Mobile Apps Data Engineering & AnalyticsAI & ML SolutionsCloud & DevOps SolutionsIT Consulting & Dedicated TeamsUI/UX & Workflow AutomationSoftware Testing, Maintenance & SupportClick here to request an IT consult: https://healthyhappywisewealthy.com/index.php/contact-us/#Burnout #BurnoutRecovery #Unburned #MentalHealth #SelfCompassion #HighAchievers #WorkLifeBalance #Mindfulness #DigitalWellness #ReconnectWithYourself #HealthyHappyWiseWealthy #SarahOelschig