January 27, 2026

123. Expanding Without Burning Out: What It Really Takes to Level Up

23 minutes

In this reflective and honest conversation, Sheree Beaumont and Christa Elza step back to talk about capacity, nervous system regulation, and what it really means to “level up” without burning out. As both women navigate business expansion, personal growth, and major professional pivots, they explore the tension between ambition and sustainability, and why intentional pauses are sometimes the most powerful way forward.

Together, they unpack high-functioning burnout, the myth that growth must be exhausting, and how longevity, preventative health, and self-awareness are reshaping the future of wellness. The episode also marks an intentional pause for the Wild & Well Collective podcast — not an ending, but a conscious choice rooted in alignment, integrity, and long-term vision.

00:00 – 03:00 | Why an Intentional Pause Can Be a Power Move

Growth does not always mean adding more to your plate

Capacity is a nervous system issue, not a motivation issue

Choosing alignment over obligation builds long-term sustainability

03:00 – 06:30 | “Leveling Up” Without Living in Survival Mode

Why what got you here will not get you to the next level

The hidden cost of high-functioning burnout

Learning to grow without staying stuck in fight, flight, or freeze

06:30 – 10:30 | Expanding Businesses While Protecting Health

Navigating growth, uncertainty, and visibility simultaneously

Letting go of relationships, systems, and commitments that no longer serve

Creating space for magnetic expansion instead of forced momentum

10:30 – 13:45 | Longevity, Prevention, and the Future of Health

Why preventative action must start decades earlier than most people think

The overlooked power of genetics, lab work, and body literacy

Health span versus lifespan and why optimization matters

13:45 – 17:30 | Nervous System Capacity for High Performers

Building tolerance for discomfort without dysregulation

Expanding your “plate” versus piling more onto it
How regulation supports ambition rather than limiting it

17:30 – 23:30 | A See-You-Later, Not a Goodbye

Why the podcast is taking an intentional pause

Honoring seasons, priorities, and personal integrity
Staying connected through evolving work and shared values

Key Quotes:
“We need to learn when there is a time or a space to let things go, or what may not be serving us right now.” – Sheree Beaumont

“What got you here isn’t gonna get you there.” - Christa Elza

Connect with Sheree!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shereehannahwellness/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheree-hannah/

Connect with Christa!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christaelza

Website: https://elive-health.com/

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By Christa Elza & Sheree Hannah