Working harder is the trap that keeps women lawyers burned out.

Discover why doubling down only deepens exhaustion, and what actually leads to real recovery. If you’re tired of feeling like it’s never enough no matter how much you do, this episode is your permission slip to break the cycle.

Let’s get brutally honest about why the “just work harder” approach is a dead end for women in law. You’ll hear the real story of Sarah, a law firm owner who tried to outwork her burnout until her body and mind forced her to stop. 

We dig into the beliefs that keep you stuck, like tying your value to productivity, or thinking you have to be everything to everyone, both at work and at home. These beliefs aren’t just exhausting – they’re so deeply ingrained most of us don’t even realize we’re running on them, and they’re at the root of chronic stress, self-criticism, and that relentless sense of “never enough.”

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why the “just work harder” strategy backfires for women lawyers
• The hidden, gendered beliefs fueling burnout (and how to spot them)
• Sarah’s story: what happens when you try to outwork burnout, and what finally worked
• The first mindset shifts that make real burnout recovery possible
• Practical, doable steps to start reclaiming your energy and confidence

Key topics covered:

• How tying your worth to productivity keeps you stuck
• Why being “everything to everyone” is a recipe for exhaustion
• The cultural and gendered conditioning behind burnout in law 
• How to start challenging the stories you’ve been told about your value
• When and how to set boundaries and delegate (and why mindset comes first)

If you’re ready to stop running yourself into the ground and reclaim your career, your health, and your joy, hit play. This is the episode that challenges everything you’ve been taught about what makes you worthy -- and gives you a new way forward.

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Full Show Notes, Episode Transcript, Plus More Resources for Women in Law:

01 The Burnout Myth: Why Working Harder Won't Fix It
https://www.heathermillscoaching.com/blog/01-burnout-myth-why-working-harder-doesnt-work