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EPISODE · Mar 31, 2026 · 16 MIN

Why Am I This Tired Every Day… And Nothing Is Changing?

from Social Work Mums · host Ade Larigo

If you’ve been getting to the end of the day and wondering… “Why am I this tired every single day… and nothing is really changing?” This episode is for you. This is not just about needing rest. It’s about the kind of tired that feels mental, emotional… and constant. The kind where you’re showing up every day, carrying responsibility, supporting others… but quietly feeling like something isn’t working anymore. In this episode, I share my own experience of burnout — what it really felt like behind the scenes, and how it started affecting not just my work… but how I showed up in my life and at home. We talk about: why “I don’t have time” isn’t always the full story • what feeling stuck can actually look like day-to-day • how burnout builds when responsibility keeps increasing • the moment I realised something had to change • the small shift that helped me begin seeing things differently • why starting small matters more than waiting for the perfect time This is not about doing more. It’s about creating space… in a way that actually feels manageable. — And if you’re listening to this and thinking… “I hear this… but I need somewhere to start…” I’ve put together something simple called the Burnout Reset. It’s designed to help you slow things down, clear your head, and begin taking small steps forward — without pressure or overwhelm. 👉🏾 Start here: https://linktr.ee/adelarigo — If this resonated with you, share it with someone who might need to hear this too. And if this podcast has been helping you, please take a moment to leave a review. It helps more women find these conversations… and that might be exactly what someone else needs right now. — If you’d like to connect or continue the conversation, you can find me here: https://linktr.ee/adelarigo — And remember…We dey change our story.  

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