Why Women Burn Out in Midlife (It’s Not You, It’s the System) | Career, ADHD & Perimenopause with Narelle Vigor l EP33 episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 28, 2026 · 1H 10M

Why Women Burn Out in Midlife (It’s Not You, It’s the System) | Career, ADHD & Perimenopause with Narelle Vigor l EP33

from The Midlife Awakening with Odilia · host Odilia Judith

Have you ever felt like you just can’t keep up anymore?Like the way you used to function — at work, at home, in life — just doesn’t work anymore… and you don’t understand why?In this episode, I sit down with career development practitioner Narelle Vigor to unpack what’s really going on for women in midlife — and why so many of us end up blaming ourselves.We talk about burnout, ADHD, perimenopause, and the pressure of trying to “do it all”… and why the real issue might not be you — but the system you’ve been trying to fit into.This is an honest, validating, and at times confronting conversation about what it really means to navigate midlife as a woman today.🔑 What We Cover Why so many women experience burnout in midlife The difference between capacity vs capability (this is a big one)  Late diagnosis of ADHD in women How perimenopause impacts your ability to function and work  Why traditional career paths don’t work for women  The pressure of being the first generation expected to “have it all”  Why women blame themselves when they can’t keep up  The importance of community and support in this season  How to start rebuilding your life in a way that actually works for you 🌿 Connect with NarelleNarelle Vigor is a career development practitioner who supports women in midlife to rebuild their careers and lives in a way that honours their capacity, wellbeing, and values. Website: www.soulcompass.life Free resource: Flow – Reclaiming You (ebook)  Instagram: @soulcompasscareers  LinkedIn: Narelle Wallace Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/soulcompasscareers/Send us Fan MailSupport the showRate the Show : RateThisPodcast.com/midlifeFacebook Community : https://www.facebook.com/groups/1717887919057641/Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/the.midlife.awakening/Substack : https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/The Awakened Community - https://themidlifeawakening.substack.com/subscribeTo submit your story to be featured on...

Have you ever felt like you just can’t keep up anymore? Like the way you used to function — at work, at home, in life — just doesn’t work anymore… and you don’t understand why? In this episode, I sit down with career development practitioner Narelle Vigor to unpack what’s really going on for women in midlife — and why so many of us end up blaming ourselves. We talk about burnout, ADHD, perimenopause, and the pressure of trying to “do it all”… and why the real issue might not be you — but the ...

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