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EPISODE · Mar 20, 2026 · 29 MIN

You’re making your career your entire identity & that’s why you’re burnt out.. how to fix it

from Cozy and Thriving · host Mikayla Barnes

Do you ever feel like the more you love your work, the harder it is to actually turn your brain off? Lets dive into the "Creator’s Paradox", the cycle of ambition that makes us forget how to just be. We’re talking about separating your identity from your hustle, setting boundaries that actually stick, and learning how to build a life you’re actually present for, not just one you’re constantly "creating" for.If you’ve been feeling like your "ambitious side" is taking over your "human side," this episode is your permission to slow down and reconnect.🎧Listen to the Podcasts: Cozy & Thriving Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2Ch3840Dg13JZp1cIFPYEs?si=f93bd65781f4412b Cozy & Thriving Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cozy-and-thriving/id1792078853Cozy & Thriving YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLe1hYgU5uUbEzKAiYJyuKIVXCweobqFCE&si=EBmPR--iSxUrzhLR📲 Follow Us: Mikayla IG - https://www.instagram.com/mikaylaebarnes Mikayla TT - https://www.tiktok.com/@mikaylaebarnes 10.08 IG - https://www.instagram.com/1008creations 10.08 TT - https://www.tiktok.com/@1008creations

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