If you’ve ever felt exhausted but couldn’t explain why… If you’ve ever thought, “I’m doing all the right things, but I still don’t feel like me”... If the word burnout feels a little too real lately...

This episode is a must-listen. 💛

I’m joined by Dr. Ashley Rath—a functional medicine practitioner, mom of three, and Midwest gal after my own heart—to unpack what burnout really is (hint: it’s not just being tired) and how to finally start healing from the inside out.

We’re talking emotional exhaustion, flatlined energy, and why “just getting more sleep” doesn’t actually solve the problem.

You’ll walk away from this episode not only feeling seen but equipped with practical, powerful tools to reclaim your energy and joy—even if your schedule feels full and your to-do list never ends.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

1️⃣ How to Know If You’re Burned Out (vs. Just Having a Hard Week) Burnout is sneaky—and it often hides behind fatigue, short tempers, or emotional numbness. Dr. Ashley breaks down the red flags most women miss and how to spot them early.

2️⃣ Why “Hustle Harder” Doesn’t Work (and What Actually Does) Learn why traditional advice falls flat when your cortisol is already on empty—and how to support your body with simple, science-backed shifts that reset your energy from the inside out.

3️⃣ The Resilience Formula That Works with Your Life (Not Against It) From identifying energy leaks to creating margin without adding “one more thing,” you’ll hear small, sustainable changes that make a big impact—especially in a busy season of motherhood.

4️⃣ How Identity Shapes Behavior (And How to Shift Yours Starting Today) You don’t have to wait until you “feel” healthy or energized to start showing up as the person you want to be. This episode shares how to begin acting from your future identity—and why that unlocks lasting change.

💡 One Mic-Drop Moment You’ll Remember:

“You can’t delegate your healing. But you also don’t have to hustle for it.” – Dr. Ashley Rath

📚 Resources + Links from the Episode:

Grab Dr. Ashley Rath’s book: Love Your Life & Yourself: A Modern Mom’s Guide to Happiness, Health, and Resilience 📖 Available on Amazon

Visit Dr. Ashley's website for resources, free tools, and virtual consults: 🌐 www.drashleyrath.com

Follow Dr. Ashley on Instagram: 📲 Instagram.com/drashleyrath Get bite-sized hormone tips, burnout education, and behind-the-scenes of life as a functional medicine doc and mom.

💬 Your Challenge This Week:

Try the Stop, Delegate, Systemize method: ✂️ Stop what doesn’t serve you 🤝 Delegate what you don’t have to do yourself 🗂️ Systemize what you do daily

Even just one shift can help you carve out space to rest, recharge, and reconnect with yourself again.

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