Are you exhausted from doing all the things, checking all the boxes, and still feeling like you're drowning?

You're not broken. You've just been sold the wrong version of resilience.

In this episode, I'm breaking down why "staying positive" and "bouncing back" is actually heightening your stress—and what to do instead.

What you'll learn:

• The #1 thing stealing your energy (and how to set boundaries with your own brain)
• Why that word "should" is keeping you trapped in burnout
• The difference between being fear-driven vs. value-driven (and why it matters)
• How to make progress when you're completely overwhelmed
• Why people-pleasing isn't actually kindness—it's self-abandonment

Real talk: I'm teetering on the edge of burnout myself right now. So I'm not just teaching these strategies—I'm actively using them to protect my capacity through a really challenging season.

If you're tired of performing optimism while your nervous system screams for help, this episode is your permission slip to stop.

A quick update: I'm hitting pause on the podcast through February to protect my energy ahead of the trial for the driver who killed mum and our March 8th concert celebrating her legacy.

If you're in Sydney or surrounding areas, please join us for Because of Julie: Her Legacy Takes Centre Stage on March 8th at The Pavilion Performing Arts Centre. Let's pack the auditorium and celebrate that love always wins. Get your tickets here.

Stuck in the people-pleasing, burnout cycle and can't seem to break it on your own? Book a free consultation at kategladdin.com. I'll help you identify what's actually draining you and give you personalized strategies you can use immediately. I respond within 24 hours because I know waiting when you're burned out feels impossible.

See you in mid-March. 💛